IMS, Inc
Information Management
Solutions, Inc. 

314 283 2081

Since 1984 

(updated July 26, 2024)

Contact us at
office@ims-stlouis.com

What to do?
Hire a full-time employee or
get a consultant for temporary work tasks?

When comparing cost-benefits for consultants versus W2 employees, several factors play a role: 

1. Initial costs: While consultants generally require higher hourly rates, there are no benefits to be paid.
2. Long-term costs: Consultants are more cost-effective for short-term jobs, while W2 employees are better for long-term work.
3. Flexibility: Consultants: Highly flexible, easy to scale up or down based on project needs, can provide specialized skills. For W2: Less flexibility but better continuity.

4. Expertise: Consultants often bring specialized and up-to-date expertise, while W2 folks may need ongoing training.
5. Speed and Efficiency: Consultants can start quickly with little onboarding, efficient for short-term projects.
6. Turnover and Retention: Consultants - low turnover as they are project-based. No retention concerns. 
 
A consensus exists that a hybrid approach, utilizing both consultants for specialized short-term needs and W2 employees for long-term, strategic
roles, is often the most effective solution 




Millions of row of data and only a vague idea what it means?
We can help you turning
data into information and
information into knowledge
and knowledge into action;
Detailed example here

Yes, I would like a quote!

Email: office@ims-stlouis.com
We offer these services:
Reports and Dashboards

No matter your source of data, we can help you display your data in informative Reports and Dashboards

More information here

Technical Training 

Whether you are an individual who wants to improve your computer skills, or you have a business where your valuable co-workers could be even more valuable, we provide technical training.
An abundance of references testify to the quality of our training

More information here

Technical Writing 

Be Aware of the skills required:
* Must be clear and concise
* Must have a good eye for detail
* Must have an extensive knowledge

More information here 

Website Design

Starting in 1996, IMS has created dozens of websites for businesses and for not-for-profits. Consistency and style have been the hallmarks of our work. A website that looked "fresh" and "modern" in 2010 may not be so "cool" today.

More information here


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Technical Training


Whether you are an individual who wants to improve your computer skills, or you have a business where your valuable co-workers could be even more valuable, we provide technical training. An abundance of references testify to the quality of our training

We have extensive experience in training you or your employees in the proper use of

- Computers
- All Windows versions (from 3 to 10)
- Windows-based programs: Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Office suite
- SQL
- Business Intelligence
- Programs to set up Websites and maintain them
- Internet and other on-line services
- Network and Configuration services

Training experience (clients):
* Capital One / IBM
* Forest Laboratories
* AT&T
* Webster University
* Washington University
* Numerous Businesses and Individuals
(request client list!)

* Computer Training experience since 1992
* Other Training experiences: Much longer!
We are also offering training in the use of accounting software.
Customized on-site as well as in-house training can be arranged.

To set up a free training session, call  

Technical Writing 

Be Aware of the skills required:
* Must be clear and concise
* Must have a good eye for detail
* Must have an extensive knowledge

Quality Technical Writing, Documentation, Patent Applications and manuals require all these skills 

Does your business have projects that need documenting?
Do you need to create and online help desk? One of the jobs we took on involved a company that had a help desk with so many phone calls, that they finally said: "Enough" and created an intranet with all the questions their 400 employees asked.
That cut down in the number of phone calls.
We can create that for you.

Send us an email and we'll call you

Web Design 

Starting in 1996, IMS has provided dozens and dozens of websites for businesses, for not-for-profits. Consistency and style have been the hallmarks of our work. A website that looked "fresh" and "modern" in 2010 may not be so "cool" today.
We take the material you have, spruce it up and lay it out in a way that makes your site look like it's...... 2019.........or, 2020............ well, now it's 2023.

 For examples of created websites,
please click here 

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About us
  • The history of IMS is like a long fairy tale. We started a long, long time ago.
  • IMS was started in 1984 in response to the growing number of computer user orphans who had purchased hardware and software and then were left unsupported by their dealer.
  • We develop long-term service and support relationships with our clients. They know they can depend on us to be there when needed.

  • We are business and accounting professionals with a wide range of technical expertise and we have built a reputation for being honest, competent, reliable and responsive.

  • Our goal has always been to train our clients and their personnel to handle tasks internally, thus significantly reducing the necessity for ongoing support time charges.


  • This allows us to concentrate our efforts on providing modifications that operate efficiently, are well documented, and thoroughly tested.
  • Providing installation services, training, support and modifications are not just up-front promises; We stand behind our work and our word.
Updated July 26, 2024
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