Stop Wasting Money on In-House IT — Here’s What Los Angeles Companies Are Doing Instead
Running a business in Los Angeles isn’t cheap. Between rising rents, competitive hiring, and unpredictable expenses, every dollar counts. Yet, many companies still pour money into an in-house IT team, not realizing there’s a smarter, more cost-effective way.
What’s the alternative? Outsourcing to a trusted IT partner like IT Training & Consulting, Inc. (ITTC). Instead of dealing with salaries, benefits, turnover, and training, businesses across LA are switching to managed IT services—and saving big.
Let’s break down why in-house IT is draining your budget and what forward-thinking companies are doing instead.
The Hidden Costs of In-House IT
Think your in-house IT team is saving you money? Think again. Here’s what most business owners overlook:
1. Salaries & Benefits Add Up Fast
Hiring just one full-time IT technician in Los Angeles can cost $70,000 to $100,000+ per year (not including benefits, bonuses, or overtime). Need a cybersecurity specialist? That’s another six-figure salary.
For small to midsize businesses, that’s a massive chunk of the budget—especially when you only need part-time support.
2. Turnover & Training Are Expensive
Tech talent is in high demand, and LA’s competitive job market means your best IT staff might get poached. Every time someone leaves, you’re stuck with:
Recruitment costs
Onboarding time
Lost productivity during transitions
A 2023 CompTIA report found that 46% of businesses struggle with IT staffing shortages, leading to longer downtimes and security risks.
3. You’re Paying for Downtime (Literally)
“Many of our LA clients don’t realize how much downtime is costing them,” says Abner Navarro, IT Strategist at ITTC. “If your in-house guy is stuck fixing printers instead of preventing cyberattacks, you’re losing money.”
The average cost of IT downtime? $5,600 per minute, according to Gartner. Ouch.
What Smart Los Angeles Companies Are Doing Instead
Rather than sinking money into an in-house team, savvy businesses are outsourcing to managed IT service providers (MSPs) like ITTC. Here’s why:
1. Predictable Costs, No Surprises
With managed IT services, you pay a flat monthly fee—no unexpected overtime, no sudden hiring sprees. Need 24/7 support? It’s included.
Example: A downtown LA law firm switched from in-house IT to ITTC’s managed services and cut their IT costs by 40% while improving response times.
2. Access to a Full Team (Not Just One Overworked Tech)
Instead of relying on a single employee, you get a team of specialists:
Cybersecurity experts
Cloud engineers
Help desk support
Network administrators
No more crossing your fingers and hoping your in-house guy knows how to recover from a ransomware attack.
3. Proactive Security (Because Hackers Love LA Businesses)
Cyberattacks hit small businesses hardest, and California is the #1 target for data breaches in the U.S. (Verizon 2023 DBIR).
ITTC’s managed cybersecurity includes:
Real-time threat monitoring
Employee training (so no one falls for phishing scams)
Compliance support (essential for healthcare & legal firms)
4. Scalability Without the Headaches
Hiring more IT staff as you grow is slow and expensive. With an MSP, scaling up (or down) is as easy as a phone call.
Example: An e-commerce startup in Santa Monica needed rapid cloud expansion before the holiday rush. ITTC had them set up in days—no job postings, no interviews.
“But What If We Already Have an IT Guy?”
Great! You don’t have to fire them. Many of our clients keep a small internal team for day-to-day tasks while outsourcing the heavy lifting (security, infrastructure, strategy) to us.
This hybrid model gives you:
Cost savings
Less burnout for your staff
Enterprise-level expertise without the price tag
How ITTC Makes IT Stress-Free for LA Businesses
We’re not just another faceless IT company. As a Los Angeles-based team, we get the unique challenges local businesses face—whether it’s compliance laws, hybrid work setups, or just the frustration of slow Wi-Fi in a 100-year-old building.
Our services include:
✅ Managed IT Services (24/7 monitoring & support)
✅ Cybersecurity Solutions (because one breach can sink a business)
✅ Cloud Consulting (migrate without the migraines)
✅ VOIP & Phone Systems (ditch the landlines)
✅ Cabling & Hardware Support (yes, we’ll crawl under desks)
Ready to Stop Wasting Money on IT?
If you’re a business owner in LA and want to take the stress out of IT, give us a call at (844) 804-4882 or visit it-tc.com—we’re always happy to talk tech over coffee or Zoom.
No sales pitches, no jargon. Just real solutions that save you money.
P.S. Still on the fence? Ask us about a free IT audit. We’ll show you where you’re overspending—no obligation.
