Technology Consulting
How TAP works with businesses...
TAP utilizes a cadre of private technology consultants and trainers who specialize in a range of business-related technology fields. Some common areas of consulting include evaluation of accounting systems, assistance in the set up of RFID solutions, network security issues, maximizing online presence, social networking etc.
TAP's approach to technology consulting...
We know there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to technology consultants. However, our unique approach sets TAP apart from the masses:
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Holistic Approach, Benefit to Your Bottom Line.
While technology is important, it isn't a silver bullet. TAP works with clients to make sure their businesses are financially healthy and profitable. We want to know what's important to you now, and in the future. We know that technology solutions must support this larger strategic framework. This means we don't recommend technology purchases that your business can't afford today- instead we help you figure out how to build in technology upgrades to your budget as your company grows. Ultimately, a technology solution is no solution at all if it puts you in debt or makes your business processes more complicated. -
5 Phases of a Technology Solution
There are consultants who specialize in analyzing and comparing software, and there are consultants who specialize in technology troubleshooting after you've bought it and used it. TAP aims to provide business clients with a partnership throughout the 5 Phases of implementing a new technology solution.- Analysis of strategic business problem/need
- Selection and purchase of a technology solution (software/hardware/new process/upgrade)
- Implementation of the solution, including business processes required
- Training the people who are using the new technology
- Evaluation of the impact
Consulting Packages
We find that the best entry point to a client/consulting relationship is for a client to utilize one of our defined technology consulting packages, where expectations regarding time commitments, length of engagement and results are clear.
No Rabbit up Our Sleeve
Since TAP is part of the federally-funded SBDC Network, we are held to strict standards in the arena of not "selling" to our clients. We are also technology-agnostic. If we recommend one technology solution over another, it is because it best meets your particular business needs-- not because we are getting a kick-back, or work for the software company on the side.
WOW...Your Tax Dollars at Work
All of the TAP services (consulting, training and tools) are either free or low-cost to the business client. Many clients who have worked with TAP in the past say that the assistance they received would have cost tens of thousands of dollars had they hired a technology consultant directly. We take pride in saving our clients money, and are able to do so because of our federal funding from the Small Business Administration. (Who says Uncle Sam has never done anything to help you!)
