If you look at most successful IT projects, large or small, they have several things in common. They start on time, they usually have a simple plan that everyone can follow, if issues arise along the way (which they always do) they are dealt with quickly and not allowed to drag on and finally they are brought to conclusion without leaving any loose ends.

These days you can buy your your computer equipment from any number of places from your local computer shop, reseller or any number of internet shops, but there  are pros and cons associated with each and for a SME Business that really relies on their systems there can be cost implications to getting it wrong.

It's not possible to prevent all problems. Occasionally situations arise or systems fail in a way that could not be foreseen and "Murphy's Law" comes into play.

When it comes to keeping your systems running smoothly, computers are really no different to cars. At least once a year you should have somebody look at your computer systems and address any issues before they become major problems.