IT Support for Startups

The Challenge

Starting a business is hard enough without worrying about IT. You’re focused on building your product, finding customers, managing cash flow, and all the other things that make a business work. The last thing you need is to spend your time figuring out why your email isn’t working, or setting up a network, or trying to understand which cloud service makes sense for your situation.

That’s where we come in. We provide IT assistance to startups, taking the burden of IT setup, maintenance, and support off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best: driving your business forward. We have extensive experience working with startups and understand the unique challenges you face.

Why Technology Decisions Matter

When you’re just getting started, every decision matters. Technology choices you make now will affect your business for years. Get it wrong, and you’re dealing with expensive migrations or workarounds later. Get it right, and your systems grow with you instead of holding you back. We help you make those decisions based on what actually works, not what sounds good in a sales pitch.

We’ve worked with startups at different stages. Some are just getting off the ground and need basic infrastructure set up. Others are growing quickly and need systems that can scale. Some are dealing with the consequences of early technology choices that made sense at the time but aren’t working anymore. In all these situations, we provide practical solutions that fit your budget and your needs.

What We Handle

The goal is simple: handle the IT so you don’t have to. You shouldn’t be spending your time troubleshooting network issues or researching backup solutions. You should be talking to customers, refining your product, building your team. We take care of the technology side in a way that doesn’t break the bank or require you to become an IT expert.

We handle the setup, the maintenance, and the support. That means when something breaks, we fix it. When you need something new, we help you choose the right solution and get it set up. When you have questions about technology decisions, we provide honest advice based on what we’ve seen work in similar situations.

Microsoft 365 for Startups

One of the most common questions we get from startups is about email and productivity tools. For most startups, Microsoft 365 makes a lot of sense because it gives you everything in one place: professional email with your own domain, Office applications, Teams for collaboration, and cloud storage. All of it works together seamlessly so you can access everything from anywhere.

It scales with you. Start with a few licenses for your founding team and add more as you grow. You’re paying a monthly subscription that you can adjust as your team changes, rather than buying expensive software licenses upfront. The collaboration features are built in, so your team can work on documents together in real time, have video calls, and access files from anywhere.

Security and maintenance are handled by Microsoft. Your data is stored in secure data centres, and all Microsoft 365 licenses include basic spam and malware protection for email through Exchange Online Protection. Enhanced security features and backup capabilities depend on which license tier you choose. We help you select the right one for your needs. We help startups set up Microsoft 365 properly from the start, handle migrations if needed, and provide ongoing support. The cost is predictable and usually more cost-effective than piecing together separate solutions or managing your own infrastructure.

Cloud Desktops for BYOD

Many startups operate with BYOD policies, where team members use their own devices. This saves money on hardware, but creates challenges around security and data protection. Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 solve this by providing secure, cloud-based desktop environments that your team can access from any device, without storing company data on personal computers. Your company data stays inside your Microsoft 365 tenant, which is important for compliance and security.

Windows 365 is simpler and easier to manage, while Azure Virtual Desktop offers more flexibility. Both support BYOD and help keep data in your tenant for compliance. We help startups understand which solution makes sense, set it up properly, and manage it going forward. Learn more about Azure Virtual Desktop and read about Windows 365 in our blog posts.

Our Approach

This isn’t about selling you expensive solutions you don’t need. It’s about understanding what you’re trying to accomplish and finding the most straightforward way to get there. Sometimes that means starting simple and adding complexity as you grow. Sometimes it means making strategic investments early that save money later. We help you figure out which approach makes sense for your situation.

We understand that startups operate differently than established businesses. You need flexibility. You need solutions that can adapt as your business changes. You need someone who gets that you’re building something from scratch, not managing an existing operation. That’s the perspective we bring to every project.

What This Means for You

If you’re running a startup and you’re tired of IT getting in the way of actually running your business, we can help. We’ll set things up properly from the start, keep everything running smoothly, and be there when you need support. You focus on building your business while we make sure the technology supports that instead of getting in the way.

You get professional IT expertise without the overhead of a full-time IT person. You get someone who understands startups and the unique challenges you face. You get practical solutions that work within your budget. Most importantly, you get your time back to focus on what actually drives your business forward.