Guides

Guides for owner-managed businesses

Practical, plain-English guides on the technology decisions small businesses face: outsourced IT leadership, continuity, compliance and AI adoption.

Outsourced IT director and fractional CTO

What the roles mean, what they cost, and which one fits a small business.

Do I need a CTO for my small business?

Most 1-20 staff businesses don't need a full-time CTO. Here's what you actually need, what a full-time CTO costs in the UK, and when a real one is right.

How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in the UK?

What fractional CTOs actually charge in the UK: published rates from £699 a month to £1,000 a day, what drives the price, and what to check before you buy.

Fractional CTO vs Virtual CTO vs Outsourced IT Director

Fractional CTO, virtual CTO, outsourced IT director: they overlap in scope but target different buyers. Here is how to tell them apart and pick the right fit.

Should I Hire an IT Person or Outsource? A Straight Answer

Should you hire an IT person or outsource? Neither, on its own — most owners are hiring for the wrong job. Here's how to split the decision and its real cost.

How to vet an IT consultant before you hire one (UK)

The ten checks to run on any UK IT consultant before you hire one, plus the free public register for each, and a worked example run on Solutions Delivered.

IT continuity and succession

What to do when the one person who understands your systems is gone.

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