Small Business IT
7 posts tagged Small Business IT.
Managed IT Services vs. In-House IT: Which Costs Less?
One in-house IT hire in Detroit costs $108,750 or more once you add taxes, benefits, training, and tooling. Managed IT for a 25-person company runs about $45,000. Here is the full math, the downtime cost nobody budgets for, and when in-house actually wins.
Cloud Storage vs. Cloud Backup
OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox keep your files in sync. That is not the same as keeping them safe. Why sync is not backup, five ways relying on cloud storage alone leaves you exposed, and what a real 3-2-1 backup plan looks like.
Debunked: 8 Dangerous Cybersecurity Myths
Eight cybersecurity myths I heard challenged again and again at the 6th annual Official Cybersecurity Summit in Detroit, from "we are too small to be a target" to "we are already doing enough," and why each one can put your organization at risk.
What Is Zero Trust Security?
Vendors, consultants, and insurance carriers keep saying "Zero Trust." Here is a plain-English answer to what it actually means for a small or mid-sized business, why the old castle-and-wall model stopped working, and the five moves that make the biggest difference.
The Hidden Cost of IT Downtime
When systems go down the meter starts running in five places at once. For a typical 20-person business, one hour of downtime lands between $1,200 and $5,000. Includes an inline calculator so you can run the math for your own business.
The Office Isn't Dead. It's Just Everywhere Now.
Your team isn't at the same desk five days a week anymore. Is your phone system keeping up? A look at how cloud VoIP handles remote work, business continuity, and the everyday collaboration that used to happen in the hallway.
How Often Should Servers Be Replaced?
A practical guide to timing, warning signs, and smarter options for business owners who can't afford downtime. The 3-5 year rule, five signs your server is failing, and what to do next.