Rising Employer NICs? Why Now’s the Smart Time to Switch to Systep’s Salesforce Managed Services
Effective April 2025, UK employers are feeling the pinch of increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs). With rates jumping to 15% and thresholds dropping to just £5,000 annually, the cost of hiring has gone up significantly. For companies relying on in-house Salesforce admins, that means paying more — just to stand still.
In this climate, businesses are rethinking how they support mission-critical systems like Salesforce. That’s where Systep, one of the UK’s first official Salesforce partners to offer managed services, comes in.
Proven, Proactive, and Exceptionally Fast
Systep’s Salesforce Managed Services aren’t just about plugging gaps — they’re designed to deliver strategic value while helping you avoid the rising costs of permanent hires while improving your Salesforce support and development function.
Here’s what sets Systep apart:
Elite Salesforce Expertise, On Demand
Our team is made up of highly experienced, certified Salesforce consultants with advanced certifications — the kind you'd be lucky to hire full-time. Whether you’re managing a complex Sales Cloud org, need help with automations, integrations, or analytics, or just have everyday support requirements, we’ve got you covered.
Lightning-Fast Support with Clear SLAs
We offer service level agreements ranging from 15 minutes to 60 minutes depending on your support package, and our average first response time is just 5.8 minutes. That’s enterprise-grade support without the red tape.
An outstanding rating on Salesforce AppExchange
Systep holds a near perfect 4.95 out of 5.0 customer satisfaction score on the AppExchange, thanks to consistently high-quality delivery, close client relationships and satisfied customers.
Release Management & Full Documentation -
Salesforce rolls out three major platform updates per year. We handle all of it — from testing and sandbox prep to deployment and documentation — so you don’t have to. Everything is documented clearly, so your org stays transparent and manageable.
Cost-Effective, Flexible, No Overhead
Hiring a Salesforce admin now means paying a higher NIC, plus salary, benefits, training, and more. Systep gives you access to top talent without the financial drag of full-time hires — and with far more flexibility.
Strategic Support for a Leaner, Smarter Business
The government’s NIC increases are part of a broader fiscal tightening — but that doesn’t mean your business has to absorb higher costs without getting more in return.
By outsourcing Salesforce administration to Systep, you gain:
Deep Salesforce expertise without the recruitment headache
Predictable, scalable monthly costs
Responsive support aligned to business-critical SLAs
The confidence of knowing your CRM is in expert hands
As businesses adapt to this new financial reality, Systep offers a smarter way forward — one that’s more agile, more efficient, and built to scale with you.
Summary
The Bottom Line: Why Pay More to Get Less?
In a climate where every pound matters, sticking with traditional hiring models just doesn’t make sense. The increase in employer NICs is just a reminder that there’s a more cost effective and efficient way of managing your Salesforce platform.
Systep’s Salesforce Managed Services give you:
Access to expert consultants
Lightning-fast SLAs and response times
Complete confidence in platform updates
Predictable, scalable costs
No HR, no overhead, no hassle
Now more than ever, Systep is the smarter, leaner way to manage Salesforce.