During this time when the economy is unpredictable and competition among companies is fierce, business owners everywhere are all looking to increase profits and cut costs. One of the best places to start is by looking at how you are currently setting up your IT infrastructure and ensuring you are taking a business approach to your IT management.

Businesses and nonprofits are always looking for ways to reduce IT costs. Here are three easy steps to do exactly that.

Step 1: Don’t Own the Farm, go to the Local Grocery Store Instead

Does it make sense to invest in chickens for the purpose of laying eggs or buying a cow to produce milk? The intelligent course of action is to go to the local grocery store as needed and buy your eggs and milk from professionals and farmers who specialize in this area of production.