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Hiring an IT company in Dallas (page 2)
The questions people ask before they hire anyone: who to call, how to tell a real provider from a disappearing one, what access to hand over, what an owner-led company can and cannot cover, and what to expect on the first call. Written by the person on the other end of that call.
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What does an IT guy actually do for a small business?
Most owners only ever see the fixing. Here is the full job, split into daily, monthly, quarterly and annual work, and what breaks when the invisible half is skipped.
What happens at the first meeting with an IT provider?
A first conversation with an IT provider should be about half an hour, cost nothing, and leave you with a written quote. Here is exactly what gets asked, what to have ready, and what a provider should never ask you for.
What IT support does a 10-person office in Dallas need?
Ten people is the size where informal IT stops working. Here is the concrete build I would put in for a ten-person Dallas office, what is genuinely essential, what is optional, and what is overkill at that size.
What IT support does a 25-person office in Dallas need?
Between twenty and thirty people, the setup that carried you this far starts to fail quietly. Here is what breaks, what to add and in what order, and when a small, owner-led IT provider is still the right answer.
Who is the best IT guy in Dallas for a small business?
Nobody is the best IT guy in Dallas for every business. Here is a decision framework, an honest comparison of your three real options, and a plain statement of who I am right for and who I am not.
Who owns your passwords, domain and equipment?
Everything your business pays for should be in your business's name, not your IT provider's. Here is the checklist, how to verify each item today, and what to put in writing before you sign with anyone.
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