// IT CONSULTANCY & STRATEGY
Business IT consultancy
Plain-English IT advice and a clear technology plan for your business — like having your own IT director, without the salary. We help Dorset small businesses choose the right systems, budget sensibly and stop firefighting. Rated 4.9 on Google.
- ● Plain-English advice
- ● Your virtual IT manager
- ● No jargon, no pressure
/01 — WHY IT MATTERS
Technology that fits your business
Most small businesses don’t need a full-time IT manager — but they do need someone who understands the business and can make sensible technology decisions. That’s where we come in.
We act as your virtual IT manager: an outside expert who knows your setup, plans ahead, keeps your spending sensible and translates the tech into plain English so you can make confident decisions.
- An IT plan that matches your goals
- Sensible, predictable IT budgeting
- Independent, no-pressure advice
- Someone who knows your setup
- Reviews before you spend
- Plain-English explanations
- Vendor & licence guidance
- A roadmap, not just firefighting
/02 — WHAT WE ADVISE ON
Guidance across your whole setup
IT strategy & roadmap
A simple, prioritised plan for the next 12–24 months — no surprises.
Cloud & Microsoft 365
The right mix of cloud, Microsoft 365 and on-site, sized to your team.
Security & compliance
Practical security and a path to Cyber Essentials, without overspending.
Hardware & budgeting
When to upgrade, when to replace, and how to plan the cost.
Growth & new offices
Scaling your IT as you hire, grow or move premises.
Supplier & licence reviews
An independent check that you’re on the right plans and not overpaying.
/03 — WHO IT’S FOR
A virtual IT director for growing businesses
Small businesses without IT staff
Get senior IT thinking without the cost of hiring.
Businesses that are growing
Plan systems, security and budgets before problems appear.
Anyone tired of firefighting
Swap reactive fixes for a proper plan.
Offices moving or expanding
Get the IT right around the change — see office moves & IT relocation.
Owners who want clarity
Clear advice you can actually act on.
Pairs with managed support
Best alongside our business IT support.
/04 — HOW IT WORKS
From review to roadmap
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Free IT review
We learn your business, your goals and your current setup.
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Findings & priorities
We show you what’s working, what’s at risk and what to do first.
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A clear roadmap
A simple, costed plan you can follow at your own pace.
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Ongoing guidance
Regular check-ins as your virtual IT manager — we keep you on track.
// GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
What is a virtual IT manager?
It’s an outside IT expert who acts as your part-time IT director — planning, advising and overseeing your technology — for a fraction of the cost of hiring someone full time.
Do I have to be a support customer?
No — we offer standalone IT consultancy and reviews. Many businesses start with a review, then move onto a support plan.
Is the advice independent?
Yes — we recommend what’s right for you, in plain English, with no pressure. We’ll happily tell you when you don’t need to spend.
How much does it cost?
An initial IT review is free and no-obligation. Ongoing consultancy is quoted clearly up front to suit how much help you want.
Let’s make sense of your IT
Book a free, no-obligation IT review and we’ll give you a clear, plain-English plan — no jargon, no pressure.
01202 775566 · help@365techies.co.uk · MON–FRI 9AM–5PM