Trying to “save money” by handling your business’s IT needs in-house, without dedicated expertise, seems smart on paper. You’ve got a cousin who’s good with computers. Your office manager resets the Wi-Fi when it goes down. Maybe you Google fixes and cross your fingers. But here’s what I’ve seen over and over… those short-term savings turn into long-term problems.
Most small and mid-sized businesses don’t realize what DIY IT is costing them until something breaks.
Downtime Is Expensive
When your systems go down, your team stops working. That lost productivity adds up fast. I’ve walked into businesses where a network outage meant their entire staff was idle for hours. Multiply that by hourly wages and missed client deadlines, and you’re looking at real dollars out the door.
A managed IT partner like Solve iT offers 24/7 monitoring, automated patching, and tested backups. Our job is to stop downtime before it starts. DIY setups don’t offer that level of reliability; you're always a step behind.
Missed Security Gaps
Cybersecurity isn’t just about having antivirus software installed. It’s about multi-layered protection: MFA, employee training, patch management, phishing prevention, data encryption, and constant monitoring. One missed patch or an untrained employee can open the door to ransomware.
If you’re not a security pro, you won’t know what’s missing. That’s risky. And if you suffer a breach, you’ll face downtime, legal exposure, potential ransom payments, and brand damage. Solve iT clients have round-the-clock protection, plus a breach warranty up to $1M. That’s real peace of mind.
DIY Creates a Single Point of Failure
Most DIY setups rely on one person who “knows the system.” What happens if they quit? Or get sick? Or just can’t keep up? Suddenly, your business is scrambling to regain access or fix something no one else understands.
Solve iT uses team-based support and rigorous documentation. You’re never dependent on one technician or a forgotten password. We’re here every day, not just when something breaks.
Compliance Isn’t Optional
Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or legal, you have compliance obligations. HIPAA, SOC2, PCI… These frameworks aren’t suggestions. You need proper controls, logging, data retention, and breach notification capabilities. Most DIY approaches don’t even scratch the surface.
We build compliance into everything we do. Solve iT clients have audit-ready systems and full reporting. We speak the language your insurers and auditors expect.
IT Shouldn’t Be a Distraction
You didn’t start your business to reset passwords or worry about server uptime. You should be focusing on growth, service, and strategy—not troubleshooting devices or worrying if your backups are actually working.
When we take IT off your plate, you get time back. For internal IT teams, we act as a force multiplier, taking care of monitoring, patching, backups, and ticket triage so your team can focus on higher-value work.
The Bottom Line
DIY might feel like it’s saving you money today. But under the surface, it’s likely costing you in productivity, risk exposure, and opportunity.
Book your free threat assessment.
We’ll map your vulnerabilities, test your email security, and scan the dark web for compromised credentials. No pressure; just a clear view of where you stand.
It’s time to stop guessing and start protecting what you’ve built.
