Practical IT support for small businesses

Keep your business connected, secure, and running.

Backbone Tech provides practical IT support, network help, account management, security-focused guidance, vendor coordination, and technology planning for small businesses that need dependable support without corporate MSP nonsense.

Network: reviewed
Backups: verified
Printer queue: exorcism pending
Accounts: MFA checked
Mystery router from 2012: detected

> Plan: support, secure, document, improve.

IT support that keeps the business moving.

Clear, practical technology work for small businesses that need stable systems, better planning, and fewer surprise disasters.

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Network & Wi‑Fi Support

Reliable wired and wireless networking, router/firewall help, guest networks, VLAN planning, and troubleshooting for offices that need the internet to behave.

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Workstations & Devices

Business workstation setup, Windows support, device cleanup, hardware upgrades, printer connections, and practical lifecycle planning.

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Cloud & Account Management

Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 support, user onboarding/offboarding, MFA guidance, account cleanup, and admin assistance.

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Cameras & Access

PoE cameras, NVR planning, secure access, recording setup, and practical support for business camera systems.

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Printers & Office Tech

Printer setup, shared printing, driver issues, labels, copier coordination, and queue problems from the cursed realm.

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Security & IT Reviews

Scheduled technology reviews covering accounts, MFA, backups, documentation, vendor access, equipment lifecycle, and risk reduction.

Simple support options.

Hourly support is available for smaller jobs. Managed support agreements are available for businesses that want ongoing IT guidance and scheduled review meetings.

$100/hr remote
$125/hr onsite

Suggested onsite minimum: 2 hours.

Common business support work

  • Network checkup: coverage, speed, router/firewall review, guest Wi‑Fi, and basic cleanup.
  • Small business IT review: network, backups, accounts, printers, vendors, and security basics.
  • Device lifecycle planning: workstation health, replacement timing, upgrade needs, and setup support.
  • Technology strategy meeting: goals, risks, future projects, and practical next steps.

Need reliable small business IT support?

Send a quick message with what you need help with, what systems are affected, and how urgent it is.

Email:
support@backbone-tech.net

Service area:
Marengo / McHenry County area and surrounding communities

Availability:
By appointment; managed clients receive priority scheduling

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