The all-in total cost of managed IT (licensing, projects, onboarding)
The real all-in cost of managed IT goes beyond the monthly fee. Here is how licensing, projects, onboarding, and hardware add up so you can budget honestly.
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Managed IT
20 posts in "Managed IT"
Red flags and hidden fees in a managed IT contract
The red flags and hidden fees to watch for in a managed IT contract, the clauses that quietly trap you, and how to read an MSP agreement before you sign.
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Your MSP raised prices at renewal: how to evaluate and negotiate
Your MSP raised prices at renewal. Here is how to tell whether the increase is fair, what questions to ask, and how to negotiate without a needless fight.
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What MSP onboarding really looks like: your first 90 days
What MSP onboarding really looks like in the first 90 days, phase by phase, so you know what to expect, what to ask for, and how to tell it's going well.
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Co-managed IT and your job: how shared IT actually works
Worried that bringing in a co-managed IT partner means your job is on the chopping block? Here's how shared IT really works, and why it usually helps you.
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Your MSP got acquired and service got worse: should you leave?
Your IT provider got bought out and the service quietly slipped. Here's a calm way to tell whether it's a temporary rough patch or a real reason to move on.
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Why is this MSP quote so much cheaper than the others?
A cheaper managed IT quote usually means a thinner scope, not a better deal. Here is how to find what's missing before a low number costs you more later.
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How to choose an MSP: the questions that actually matter
How to choose the right MSP for your business, with the questions that actually matter, the answers to listen for, and the red flags worth walking away from.
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Get your passwords and data back from your old IT provider
Leaving your IT provider and worried they're holding your passwords and data hostage? Here's how to reclaim what's yours, cleanly and professionally and fast.
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Fully managed vs co-managed IT: which one fits your team?
Fully managed vs co-managed IT explained for businesses that already have an IT person, with a clear way to decide which model actually fits your team.
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What IT really costs in Alaska or Hawaii (and why local costs more)
Why managed IT costs more in Alaska and Hawaii than continental US averages suggest, what drives the difference, and what you actually get for the higher price.
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How to switch IT providers without downtime or losing data
Switching IT providers feels risky, but it doesn't have to mean downtime or lost data. Here's how a careful, well-planned transition actually works in practice.
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What's included in a managed IT plan (and what costs extra)
A clear breakdown of what's included in a managed IT plan, what typically costs extra, and how to read the fine print before you sign with any provider.
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Signs your business has outgrown 'the one tech guy'
How to tell when your business has outgrown the one tech guy, the real risks of relying on a single person for IT, and what a healthier setup looks like.
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MSP pricing models: per-user vs per-device vs flat-fee
Per-user, per-device, and flat-fee managed IT pricing explained in plain English, with the trade-offs of each so you can compare quotes with confidence.
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Your only IT person just quit. Here's the calm version of what to do
Your only IT person just resigned and you're staring at systems nobody else understands. Here's the calm, practical order of operations to follow now.
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Warning signs it's time to fire your IT provider
Not sure if your IT provider is just having a bad month or genuinely failing you? Here are the honest warning signs that it's time to move on for good.
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Do you really need an MSP, or just call someone when it breaks?
An honest look at whether your business needs a managed service provider, or whether calling someone when things break is genuinely good enough for now.
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What should managed IT cost for a 10-75 person business?
A plain-English look at what a 10 to 75 person business should expect to pay for managed IT, what shapes the number, and how to sanity-check any quote.
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What is managed IT services, in plain English (vs break-fix)
A plain-English look at what managed IT services actually are, how managed IT differs from break-fix, and whether the model makes sense for your business.
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