Greater Vancouver · Fraser Valley
IT consulting that turns technology into a plan
Opening a second location, replacing an ageing server, choosing new software, or just not sure what you're paying for? We give you a clear-eyed assessment and a practical roadmap — in plain English, with costs attached.
Overview
IT Consulting & Technology Strategy
- IT assessments
- Technology roadmaps
- Virtual CIO
- IT budgeting
- Vendor selection
- Software evaluation
- Licence audits
- Office moves
- Continuity planning
- IT policies
Most small and medium businesses don't need a full-time chief information officer, but they do face CIO-sized decisions: whether to replace a server or move to the cloud, which software to standardize on, how much to budget for laptops next year, what a cyber insurer's questionnaire actually requires. IT consulting gives you that senior perspective when you need it.
Engagements usually start with an assessment of what you have — hardware, software, accounts, licences, security settings and the vendors behind them — and end with a prioritized roadmap: what to fix now, what to plan for next, and what can wait. Every recommendation comes with a reason and an estimated cost, so leadership can make decisions instead of guesses.
For ongoing guidance, a virtual CIO arrangement puts regular planning meetings on the calendar to review projects, renewals, risks and budget. Consulting stands on its own, and if you later move to managed IT services, the assessment becomes the onboarding plan — nothing gets done twice.
Scope
What's included
Every engagement is scoped to the business. These are the pieces most include.
Assessments
- IT and security assessment with a written report
- Inventory of hardware, software, accounts and licences
- Microsoft 365 and cloud configuration review
- Risks ranked by urgency and business impact
- Findings presented in plain English to leadership
Planning & budgeting
- Technology roadmap tied to business goals
- Annual IT budget and hardware refresh schedule
- Software and vendor selection
- Licence and subscription cost review
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Projects & leadership
- Office moves and new locations
- System replacements and migrations
- Vendor and contractor coordination
- IT policies and procedures
- Virtual CIO planning meetings
Who it's for
Who we work with
Owners without an IT lead
Leadership teams making technology decisions without anyone on staff who can weigh the options.
Fast-growing companies
Businesses adding people, locations or software faster than their systems were designed for.
After an incident
Organizations recovering from an outage, a phishing attack or a lost laptop that want to know what else is exposed.
Big decisions ahead
Server replacements, cloud moves, new line-of-business software or a merger that changes how systems fit together.
In-house IT teams
Internal IT staff who want a second opinion, strategic support or extra hands for a major project.
Boards & non-profits
Boards that need technology risks, budgets and priorities explained clearly enough to govern them.
Process
How it works
- 01
Discovery
We learn how the business runs, where technology gets in the way and what decisions are coming up.
- 02
Assessment
A hands-on review of systems, security and costs, documented as we go.
- 03
Roadmap & budget
Prioritized recommendations with estimated costs and timing, presented to leadership.
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Delivery & review
We lead or support the projects you approve and revisit the plan as the business changes.
Pricing
How pricing works
Consulting work is scoped in writing before it starts — as a defined project such as an assessment, or as ongoing advisory time — so the cost is agreed up front.
Not sure whether you need consulting or ongoing support? Read managed IT vs. break-fix support for how the models differ.
- Number of locations, users and systems
- Depth of the assessment or project
- Documentation that already exists
- Vendors and contractors involved
- Timeline and urgency
Service areas
IT Consulting across the region
Available throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Choose a city to see local details.
Guides
Guides for business owners
IT strategy
Managed IT Services vs. Break-Fix IT Support: Which Fits Your Business?
Managed IT services vs. break-fix IT support: plain definitions, how each is priced, pros and cons, hybrid options and the questions to ask before you sign.
Costs
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in Vancouver?
What managed IT services cost in Vancouver: pricing models, what's included, published Canadian rates, a 15-person office budget and how to compare quotes.
Cloud
Microsoft 365 Migration Checklist for Small Businesses
A Microsoft 365 migration checklist for small businesses: migration types, Canadian licence prices, DNS and cutover steps, security settings, timelines and costs.
FAQ
IT Consulting questions
What does an IT consultant actually do?
An IT consultant assesses your technology, explains the risks and options in business terms, and helps you decide and deliver. That can mean a one-time assessment, choosing software, planning an office move or migration, building an annual IT budget or acting as a part-time technology leader.
What is the difference between IT services and IT consulting?
IT services keep technology running day to day — help desk, maintenance, security and support. IT consulting is about direction: assessments, planning, budgeting and projects. Many businesses need both, and the best results come when the plan and the day-to-day support are connected.
What is a virtual CIO?
A virtual CIO (vCIO) is a part-time technology executive. Instead of hiring a full-time chief information officer, you get regular planning sessions covering roadmap, budget, risks, renewals and vendor decisions — the strategic side of IT, sized for a small or medium business.
Can you help us choose new software or an IT vendor?
Yes. We document your requirements, shortlist options, check how each one fits with your existing systems and security, ask vendors the awkward questions and compare total costs — including licences, implementation and the time your staff will spend learning it.
Do we need a managed IT agreement to hire you for a project?
No. Assessments, roadmaps and projects are available on their own. If you later decide on ongoing support, the documentation and plan carry straight over.
Services
Related services
Managed IT Services
Help desk, device and Microsoft 365 management, security and backups — your outsourced IT department under one agreement.
Learn moreCybersecurity
Security assessments, MFA, endpoint protection, email security, backups and staff training — the controls that stop common attacks.
Learn moreCloud Services
Microsoft 365 migrations, Azure and AWS infrastructure, cloud backup and server replacement — planned, migrated and managed.
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Get in touch
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your business and what you need from technology. We reply within one business day.
- 01
Tell us what's going on
Send the form or call. A rough idea of your team size and current setup helps us come prepared.
- 02
A 30-minute conversation
We ask about your people, systems and goals, and flag anything urgent we notice along the way.
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A written proposal
Clear scope, a plain-English plan and pricing laid out line by line. Nothing starts until you approve it.