Small business IT & security consulting, without the MSP sales pitch.
I help small teams understand what they have, where they’re exposed, and what’s worth fixing first — then build a plan that fits their size and budget.
Assessment first: We start by understanding your environment before talking about ongoing work or costs.
What I help businesses with
I act as an on-call IT and security advisor — not a help desk you never meet, and not a sales rep pushing bundles. You get one person who learns how your business actually runs and helps you make practical decisions.
Environment & risk assessment
- Inventory of devices, users, and core systems.
- Basic network mapping and external exposure review.
- Check patch levels, antivirus and key security controls.
- Identify the biggest risks to daily operations.
Security & hardening recommendations
- Prioritized list of changes in plain language.
- OS and application hardening guidance.
- Account, password, and access control improvements.
- Help picking realistic security steps for your size.
Patch management & maintenance planning
- Review how updates are handled today (if at all).
- Design a patch and reboot schedule that fits your hours.
- Build a simple, repeatable maintenance routine.
- Option for me to handle ongoing updates and checks.
Network & workplace reliability
- Clean up unstable Wi-Fi and basic network issues.
- Improve router, switch and AP layout.
- Plan for new cabling or workstation setups.
- Reduce “mystery outages” and recurring tickets.
IT roadmap & upgrade planning
- Decide what to replace now vs. later.
- Plan workstation and server refresh cycles.
- Talk through cloud options where they make sense.
- Align tech decisions with how you actually do business.
Ongoing support, when needed
- On-demand troubleshooting and remote support.
- Help onboarding or offboarding staff cleanly.
- Periodic health checks and tune-ups.
- Flexible billing: hourly, per device, per user or project-based.
How a business engagement works
- Initial conversation. We talk about your business, your team, and what’s not working.
- On-site or remote assessment. I review devices, network, patching and your security posture within an agreed scope.
- Findings & recommendations. You get a clear summary of what I found and what’s most important to address.
- Custom plan & quote. Billing can be hourly, per device, per user, or project-based — depending on the work.
- Implementation & follow-up. I can execute the plan, work with existing staff, or guide your team through changes.
How I handle pricing
I don’t publish flat business rates because every environment is different. Instead, I base pricing on:
- Number of devices and users.
- Complexity of your network and systems.
- Level of responsiveness and support you want.
- Whether you prefer one-time projects or ongoing help.
After the assessment, you’ll get a clear breakdown of recommended work and cost. If anything doesn’t make sense, I’ll walk through it with you in plain language.
Start with a conversation
Not sure where to begin? That’s normal. We can start with a short call about what’s giving you the most trouble — slow systems, security worries, network issues, or “it’s just a mess and I don’t know where to begin.”