SOC 2 Compliance: A Practical Guide for Service Companies
Every few weeks I get some version of the same phone call about SOC 2 compliance. A founder or operations lead at a services firm…
DevOps Services: What They Include and How to Measure ROI
Almost every company that hires me for DevOps services opens with the same question: “What are we actually paying for, and how will we know…
IT Consulting: When Your Business Needs It and What It Should Deliver
About twice a month, my phone rings with someone asking about IT consulting, and they almost always start with an apology. “This is probably a…
API Integration Services: Connecting Legacy Systems Without a Rebuild
A few years ago, an operations director walked me through her company’s setup on a whiteboard. Orders came in through a modern storefront. Inventory lived…
Cybersecurity for Small Business: A Practical 2026 Checklist
Last spring, during what was supposed to be a routine review of cybersecurity for small business clients on my roster, I sat in a back…
Cloud Cost Optimization: 9 Ways to Cut Your Monthly Bill
The first cloud invoice I ever audited for a client ran 41 pages. Before our meeting, the finance director had printed it, highlighted every line…
IT Support for Small Business: What a Good Plan Actually Covers
I have spent most of my career on the receiving end of the phone call that starts with “the internet is down and nobody can…
Web Application Development: What to Expect From Discovery to Launch
If you’re planning a web application development project, the first question on your mind is probably “how long will this take?” Nearly every new client…
Penetration Testing Cost: What You’ll Pay and How Often You Need It
How much does a penetration test cost? In 2026, penetration testing cost usually runs $10,000 to $35,000 for a standard engagement, and almost every scoping…
Managed Security Services: What You Get for the Monthly Fee
Every few weeks, someone forwards me a proposal for managed security services with a version of the same question attached: what am I actually paying…
