Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
In a small company, entrepreneurs often adopt the role of chief technologist. Many reason it's just another hat they have to wear. Or is it? Increasingly, small businesses in numerous industries--from manufacturing and communications to insurance and retail--are outsourcing their computer needs.
Because much of information technology simply isn't a core operation for most companies, outsourcing can be an attractive alternative. It takes the burden of handling certain technology functions off personnel, allowing them to focus on other responsibilities.
Continue reading this article — and all of our other premium content with Entrepreneur+
Join the internet’s leading entrepreneur community! With your subscription you’ll get:
- Access to all of our premium content and an ad-free experience
- Entrepr免费订阅eneur Magazine
- Four free e-books a year and 20% off everything from our bookstore
- Exclusive events with business celebrities and successful entrepreneurs