Plain-English IT guidance for Virginia small businesses
Straight answers on security, Microsoft 365, backups, Virginia data laws, and how to choose (and pay for) IT support. Written for owners and office managers, not IT people.
Guides
All guides Cybersecurity for Virginia Small Businesses: Where to Start The handful of security controls that stop most attacks on small businesses, in priority order, with rough costs and what to do first. Microsoft 365 for Small Business: Which Plan, and How to Set It Up Right Business Basic vs. Standard vs. Premium explained, the settings most small businesses miss, and when Google Workspace is the better fit. How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in Virginia? Common pricing models for managed IT, what's typically included, typical ranges for small businesses, and how to compare quotes fairly. Backup and Disaster Recovery for Small Businesses What a real backup looks like, the 3-2-1 rule, how fast you could recover, and a practical setup for a small Virginia office. Virginia Data Privacy and Breach Notification Laws for Small Businesses Whether the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act applies to you, what Virginia's breach notification law requires, and federal rules to know. How to Choose an IT Provider: 20 Questions to Ask What to ask an IT company before you sign, the red flags to watch for, and how to switch providers without losing access to your own systems.
Industries
All industries IT for Trucking and Logistics Companies in Virginia The technology risks specific to carriers, brokers, and warehouses: freight fraud, ELDs and mobile devices, dispatch uptime, and practical fixes. IT for Medical and Dental Practices in Virginia HIPAA Security Rule basics, the technology a small practice actually needs, and how to keep imaging, scheduling, and patient data safe and available. IT for Small Law Firms in Virginia Protecting client confidentiality, wire fraud in real estate and settlements, practice management software, and a security baseline for small firms. IT for Accounting and Tax Firms in Virginia The FTC Safeguards Rule, IRS written information security plan requirements, tax-season uptime, and a practical security baseline for CPA and tax practices. IT for Virginia Nonprofits on a Budget Software discounts available to nonprofits, protecting donor data, volunteer accounts, and how to get solid IT without a big budget.
Locations
All locations IT Support in Richmond, VA: A Guide for Small Businesses What Richmond small businesses should know about IT support, internet and office setups, security priorities, and choosing a local provider. IT Support in Henrico County: A Guide for Small Businesses IT guidance for small businesses in Henrico County, from Short Pump and Innsbrook to eastern Henrico: office parks, multi-site setups, and security basics. IT Support in Chesterfield County: A Guide for Small Businesses IT guidance for small businesses in Chesterfield County, including Midlothian and Chester: home-based and small offices, retail, contractors, and security basics. IT Support in Hanover County: A Guide for Small Businesses IT guidance for small businesses in Hanover County, including Mechanicsville and Ashland: rural internet, distribution and industrial sites, and security basics.
How-To
All how-to How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication for Your Business A step-by-step plan for rolling out MFA in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and the other systems that matter, without locking anyone out. How to Spot Phishing Emails: A Guide for Your Staff The warning signs of phishing and business email compromise, real examples of common scams, and what to do if someone clicks. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Explained for Small Businesses What the three email authentication records do, why Google and Yahoo now expect them, and how to set them up for your domain without breaking email. Employee Offboarding IT Checklist A step-by-step checklist for removing a departing employee's access, preserving their data, recovering equipment, and avoiding license waste.