How to Budget IT for a 10–50 Employee Property Management Company
Creating an IT budget can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to balance technology needs with operating costs. How much should you spend? Are you underinvesting in cybersecurity? Should you replace aging computers this year or next? For most property ...
Managed IT vs. Break/Fix IT: Which Is Better for Property Management Companies?
If your business only calls an IT company when something breaks, you’re using what’s known as the break/fix model. For years, this was how most small businesses managed technology. A computer stopped working, the server crashed, or someone couldn’t access ...
When the Emergency Hits, It's Too Late to Plan
When your flight hits turbulence, the last thing you want to hear from the pilot is "Give me a minute. I've never handled this before." Flying feels safe not because problems never happen but because pilots spend thousands of hours ...
What’s Included in Managed IT Services for Property Management Companies?
If you’ve started shopping for managed IT services, you’ve probably noticed that every IT company says they provide “fully managed IT.” But what does that actually mean? Unfortunately, there isn’t an industry standard. One provider may include cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 ...
How Much Should a Property Management Company Budget for Managed IT in Edmonton? (2026 Guide)
If you’re a property management company in the Edmonton Metro Area with 10–50 employees, you should typically budget between $125 and $200 per user per month for fully managed IT services. That translates to approximately $15,000 to $120,000 per year, ...
The 4 Most Expensive Backup Assumptions Businesses Make
Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." In business, that punch usually comes in the form of a disruption you assumed you were ready for. It might be a failed backup, an ...
The Fire Drill No Business Owner Wants to Run
Why fire drills save lives and businesses Fire drills do more than satisfy a policy or check off a requirement. They help people get comfortable with the process before pressure sets in and answer the question that matters: Will this ...