We are too small | Actually ____, the reason we are reaching out to you is because of the size of your current operation. Do you mind if I ask, will you be seeking additional funding or potentially expanding down the road? |
Waiting for funding | Oh great! Can I share with you briefly a new trend we are seeing in the industry amongst companies seeking additional funding? |
Check back Q1 | I am happy to do that! If I may point out one thing, most members are not in a position to make a decision on something like this now, nor do they know it's something they will even end up evaluating for 2025. |
We already have a provider | Perfect! Great, to hear you see the value in outsourcing your IT! The reason I am reaching out is because you already have an IT provider and we wanted to ask if they are providing proactive cybersecurity monitoring and response services in addition to IT support? |
We have an IT department | Yes we saw that and that is exactly the reason I am reaching out to you. We wanted to inquire if the department includes a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals? |
No Interest | Understandable… Do you mind me asking a quick question?
Is it not a priority because…
You feel you are too small or waiting for funding?
You already have an IT department or a service provider?
You evaluate something like this at different time of year? |