IT and technology consulting for small businesses
Too many apps, too many passwords and too much time spent on things that should just work? We sort out the technology behind your business so it costs less, breaks less and saves your team time.
Not sure where to start? We begin with a free technology review: your tools, costs and pain points, and what we'd change first.
What you get out of it
- Fewer tools, lower bills. We find the subscriptions you're paying for twice, or not using at all.
- Less manual work. Your systems talk to each other, so nobody retypes the same information three times.
- Email, files and calendars that just work. For everyone on the team, on every device.
- Fewer scares. Backups, sensible security and a plan for when someone leaves or a laptop dies.
- Straight answers. Plain English, no jargon, and we won't sell you anything you don't need.
Sound familiar?
“We still use Gmail and Yahoo addresses for business email.”
Professional email on your own domain, set up for everyone on the team.
“We pay for hosting and nobody knows what it's for.”
Hosting sized to what you actually use, with one bill you understand.
“If that laptop dies, our files go with it.”
Automatic cloud backups, so one outage doesn't cost you your work.
“We run the business on a pile of apps and spreadsheets.”
Fewer tools that talk to each other, so information lives in one place.
“Our IT and software bills keep creeping up.”
We cut what overlaps and what nobody uses, and keep what earns its place.
“I spend hours dealing with tech vendors.”
We deal with them for you: comparing quotes, sorting out problems and keeping them honest.
One setup that works together
Most small businesses end up with email in one place, files in another and customer details spread across spreadsheets and inboxes. We bring it together so your tools share information and everyone can find what they need.
That means fewer logins, fewer copies of the same file and less time hunting for things.
What we help with
- Choosing software that fits how you work, not the one with the biggest ad budget
- Setting up company email, shared files and calendars
- Moving from old systems or a closet server to the cloud
- Connecting your website, CRM, invoicing and booking tools
- Mapping out how work actually moves through your business, then fixing the slow spots
- Security basics: passwords, two-step sign-in, backups and access for new and departing staff
- Online booking and payments connected to your website and back office
- Vendor management: we compare options, negotiate and handle the back-and-forth
We don't sell software and we don't get paid by vendors. We recommend what fits your business and budget, whatever the brand.
Why us
We've worked inside global companies in hospitality, manufacturing and services, and we run our own businesses today. So we know how sales, marketing, operations, supply chain and IT fit together, and what it costs when they don't. We look at the whole business first, then the technology.
How it works
- 1Look.A short review of the tools you use, what they cost and where time gets lost.
- 2Plan.A clear, written plan: what to keep, what to drop, what to set up, and what it costs.
- 3Set up.We do the work and move your data over with as little disruption as possible.
- 4Support.We show your team how it works and stay on call when questions come up.
Pricing
Every business is different, so we quote after the first review. You get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
FAQ
Do I need an IT person on staff to work with you?
No. Most of our clients don't have one. We explain everything in plain English and handle the technical side.
Will you push a particular brand of software?
No. We don't take vendor commissions. We recommend what fits your business, and often that means using what you already pay for better.
Can you help with just one problem, like email or backups?
Yes. Some clients start with one fix and add more later.
Do you work with businesses outside Wisconsin?
Yes. Most of this work is done remotely, so we work with businesses across the US.