Topics.com Posts Report on RESCUECOM Serving Small Businesses

RESCUECOM IT Support for Business Highlighted on Topics.com

March 9, 2006
Gretchen.Becker@Topics.com:


Small businesses can get technical help

Rescuecom comes to aid of people who have computer difficulties.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ernie Kerns and his Rescuecom crew may seem like heroes to small business owners.

The small Indianapolis franchise, in operation since July, helps people and businesses with computer problems. It tackles issues with security, networks and software. Once, Rescuecom even typed a term paper for someone willing to pay the $79 hourly rate, Kerns said.

"I've been a technician for other corporations," said Kerns, who's worked in large corporations for several years. "I wanted more . . . Small business gets ignored."

Lisa and Doug Olsen, co-owners of DL Mortgage in Fishers, were Rescuecom's first clients.

"We're a small company, and we have no IT (information technology) department," Lisa Olsen said. "He's our technology department. He's very dependable."

Kerns helped DL Mortgage set up a small-business server, update software and configure e-mails.

"He works with your needs and is sensitive to how much we have to spend," Olsen said.

Kerns employs a group of computer technicians that work in the metropolitan Indianapolis area. Typically, Rescuecom serves clients whose businesses aren't big enough to have an information technology department.

The computer technicians can also teach people how to use different software programs, Kerns said.

Rescuecom takes scheduled appointments or emergencies 24 hours a day, Kerns said. The $79-hourly rate is for standard calls. Emergencies, which guarantee response in one hour, cost $190 per hour. Clients can also purchase package deals to use when needed.

Kerns said a typical call for a virus problem takes one to two hours, and a hard drive problem may take one to three hours. The average call is about two hours long, he said.

If technicians can't fix a problem, they call a network of about 100 franchise owners across the country to help work through it.

"Some people just want to call when they need you," Kerns said. "Some schedule monthly visits and follow-ups."

Google Reviews

George Patterson
George Patterson
a month ago
I had the pleasure of contacting Rescuecom today for computer issues. I was directed to Roy who help
...I had the pleasure of contacting Rescuecom today for computer issues. I was directed to Roy who helped me with my problems. Roy exhibited expert knowledge of the issue and as a result I am back in service with my business. I cannot say enough good things how I was treated from the initial contact with the company and with Roy. Highly recommended! less
Swapnil Singh
Swapnil Singh
a month ago
Rescuecom is a great service providing company for the computer issues and security! It’s a great to
...Rescuecom is a great service providing company for the computer issues and security! It’s a great to have them. less
Carli Wittkowski
Carli Wittkowski
2 months ago
Amazing service! This is my first time with Rescuecom and I am extremely pleased. Great Customer se
...Amazing service! This is my first time with Rescuecom and I am extremely pleased. Great Customer service and so very helpful. I would most definitely recommend. less
Karen Beller
Karen Beller
2 months ago
Rescuecom is excellent. I was scammed and Roy cleared my desktop. Excellent service and Roy was very
...Rescuecom is excellent. I was scammed and Roy cleared my desktop. Excellent service and Roy was very knowledgeable. Thank You. less
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