IT advice for small business
Written by the four consultants who do the work, for the owners who sign the invoices. No vendor sponsorships, no jargon, one clear takeaway per post.
2026-06-18
Backup vs. Disaster Recovery: What's the Difference?
Backups are copies; disaster recovery is a plan. What RPO and RTO mean for a small business, and the minimum setup worth having.
Read the post →2026-05-12
Microsoft 365 Security: 8 Settings to Fix Today
The default Microsoft 365 tenant is not secure. Eight settings — from MFA to legacy auth — every small business should change, with why each matters.
Read the post →2026-03-31
7 Signs It's Time to Switch IT Providers
Slow tickets, surprise invoices, no documentation: the warning signs of a failing MSP relationship and how to switch without downtime.
Read the post →2026-02-24
The 10-Point Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist
Ten controls that stop most real-world attacks on small businesses — ordered by impact, with what each costs and how to verify it's actually on.
Read the post →2026-01-20
How Much Does Managed IT Cost in 2026?
Real numbers for managed IT pricing: what per-user fees include, what's extra, and how to compare quotes without getting burned.
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