Being tasked or lumbered with the responsibility for ‘all things I.T.’ in your business is tough…
It can often feel like a never-ending barrage of frustrating computer problems and issues, ultimately leaving your head feeling like it’s about burst!
And an I.T. system isn’t exactly the most exciting thing to think about, is it?
It falls into the same category as toilet paper and life insurance. Highly uninspiring … but absolutely vital.
Nobody queues up at Tesco with toilet paper under their arm feeling excited, motivated or particularly eager … but knowing that they could be caught without it, makes it completely essential.
And it’s the same scenario when it comes to I.T. It’s a double-edged sword.
Your computers and setup are so vital in your day-to-day work, offering so much when it comes to ‘getting stuff done’ in your business, yet it’s so boring, dull and complex that many ‘chiefs in charge’ of I.T. neglect to fully understand its inner workings.
So what do you do?
You outsource. Of course you do. It’s the easy decision to tap into someone else’s ‘expertise’, rather than learn the skills yourself.
Like so many other businesses (just like yours), you decide to work with an outsourced I.T. team – or local one man band that get hands on and tackle the minefield of technical lingo and know-how that is I.T.
They know your system inside out, they answer the phone with a smile, and if things go ‘Pete Tong’ they get things up and running again in a jiffy – right?
And that’s great, because now, finally, you can rest assured that everything is working smoothly when it comes to your I.T. system.
Well, unfortunately for many this isn’t the case, and here’s why …
Let me explain
Here at Barton HQ in the sunny South East of England, we’ve worked with hundreds of small / medium businesses just like yours.
We’ve been in the technology business for over 16 years – and as I’m sure you can imagine, 16 years is long time in business (and even more so in technology), so it’s fair to say – we’ve seen a stack of different scenarios along the way ...
- We’ve seen businesses in dire straits with their I.T. system. Computers coming to a grinding halt, backups failing, and worse still… catastrophic virus attacks.
- We’ve seen businesses that have fallen out of love with their I.T. Company. At the beginning things were great, but overtime they lost the love and relationship they had at the start.
- AND most commonly (and surprisingly), we’ve seen businesses that have more or less been ‘bent over a barrel’ by their I.T. company, left completely hung out to dry, and shafted when at their most vulnerable.
It’s shocking, truly – and we want to do something about it. So here’s our mission:
"To support, protect and help 500 small businesses in their success during the next 5 years by leveraging the productive use of technology."
We want to build on the great foundations we’ve put in place here at Barton, and our plans for 2016 are to make our services and solutions for the SME market even better – so that businesses (including yours!) can benefit even more.
So to help that we’ve pioneered C.O.B.R.A. – “What is it?”, you ask …
C.O.B.R.A. is an opportunity for business owners to get a full MOT of their I.T. system, identifying potential weaknesses in their network, and ensuring they’re sufficiently protected. It’s a business technology acronym that stands for: Computer Operation Benchmark Rating Analysis.
If you like your business acronyms, then think of C.O.B.R.A. like this… It’s essentially a S.W.O.T. Analysis of your I.T. system, but on steroids.
Deploying C.O.B.R.A. in your business is the first step towards allowing your staff to work more effectively, and above all, safely.
It identifies potentially critical weaknesses and threats within your computer network, and reports on the ‘bread and butter’ aspects of your network, such as internet speed, backup strategy, security, and the general health of your machines.
In a nutshell, with C.O.B.R.A. you’ll get a full round up and analysis of the strength, security, protection, and lifespan of your computer network.
A full and thorough overview of the network you and your colleagues rely on every day.
It’s the perfect way to get that peace of mind you need if ...
- You’ve ever had a nagging doubt that something’s not quite right with your system.
- You’ve ever heard a bunch of techno-babble from your I.T. guys that for one reason or another just doesn’t ring true.
- You think that your current I.T. setup is sound, but you’ve heard a few horror stories over time, and you don’t want to find yourself in a similar position.
- You’ve been let down by your current I.T. company and think it’s time to change …
Whatever the reason, there are a ton of benefits when it comes to C.O.B.R.A.
Here’s a full breakdown:
A Full Server Analysis, detailing …
- Server Evaluation – Primary functions / specifications / operating system
- Backup System Review – Test for when last good backup was taken
- Full Patch Analysis – Ensuring your server patches up to date
- Warranty Breakdown – Hardware warranty and dates of expiry- Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam protection (including dates of expiry)
Communication & Connectivity, testing …
- Internet connectivity type and speed
- Email system analysis
- Protection against SPAM and email security threats
- Protection against web browsing malicious code
- Employee Internet usage
Users & Computers (For EACH computer)
- Desktop Anti-Virus & expiry date
- Operating system overview
- Breakdown of versions of Microsoft Office used
- Data storage
Put simply … C.O.B.R.A. ensures that you’re in secure hands, as we help you sleep easier knowing that your business is sufficiently protected and that you have a setup in line with today’s standards.
The setup your business deserves.
Let’s Get Your C.O.B.R.A. Booked In Today
I want to make this a real no-brainer opportunity for you by handing you an incredible bonus when you sign up.
Remember, not only will you have peace of mind knowing that your I.T. setup is being taken care of – ensuring nothing has been overlooked by your current I.T. service provider / chief in charge.
But if you act quickly – you’ll also get this impressive "perk."
BONUS – FREE Printed Booklet of Recommendations For Your I.T. Setup
When you sign up and commit to a C.O.B.R.A. for your business, you’ll also receive a printed booklet including a full breakdown of any critical, important or advisory recommendations for your I.T. system, by our fully qualified I.T. Service Manager.
That way should C.O.B.R.A. identify any weaknesses or areas for improvement on your network – you’ll know exactly what has to happen to correct and counter these. If you’d like, we can even provide you with a quote for making such changes if required.
So, just to recap what you’ll get:
Our fully qualified I.T. Service Manager will visit your site, perform a C.O.B.R.A. assessment (worth £480.00) on your system – requiring little of your time / no user downtime or disruption in the process.
You’ll finally get the peace of mind that your I.T. setup is sufficient to today’s standards, and that your business’s number one asset is suitably protected against cyber-threats.
AND …
If you sign up before the deadline (29th July 2016), you’ll also receive a full printed booklet of recommendations for your I.T. setup (worth £120.00), including any critical, important or advisory recommendations.
Anything of concern will be highlighted, with potential remedies detailed in your report.
[All this subject to a one-off payment of just £197.00 +VAT]
That’s £600.00 worth of value, for just £197.00 if you secure your C.O.B.R.A. before the 29th July 2016 deadline.
A huge incentive to not procrastinate, but to take action today.
**This Is NOT A Sales Pitch**
No tricks or hidden agendas here. Your C.O.B.R.A. assessment is not an undercover sales pitch.
In fact, you’ll likely walk away with some cost cutting benefits. In many cases, we find ways to save your business money.
For example, we spent 20 minutes with one client who asked for our opinion on a piece project management software. During their C.O.B.R.A. Assessment we were able to identify a free alternative to the software the client suggested, saving them over £1,000.
What could we do for you?Maybe you’ve had an I.T. nightmare in the past, or you’re aware of how detrimental one could be for your business…
If so, and you’re not truly confident or fully satisfied with your current I.T. setup (or with your I.T. support provider for that matter), then you’re playing a very dangerous game.
Here’s what you need to do.
What To Do Now
It’s really easy to get your C.O.B.R.A. booked in.
Are you ready to do this?
There you'll find the booking page for your Company's C.O.B.R.A. Assessment.
Once that's completed, one of the team will be in touch with you to arrange a site visit on a day that best suits you! It's as simple as that...
Click here to proceed to the order page now.
See you on the other side!
Yours sincerly,
Dominic JonesAward Winning Entrepreneur and Founder of Barton Technology.
P.S. Be quick. The cut off point for this MASSIVE offer is Friday 29th July 2016, or when all 12 spaces for next month’s C.O.B.R.A.’s have gone.
Whatever comes first.
I suspect it will be popular, so don’t miss out!
P.P.S. Our customers love the services we provide, and we think you will too.