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Small Business Technology, Done For You

Your IT department, without the headcount.

Projects that change the business, managed services that keep it running, and a Virtual CIO steering both. One partner, no headaches.

How We Work With Small Businesses

Two distinct kinds of work, and a third that steers them. Projects change the business. Managed services keep it running. The Virtual CIO decides what is worth doing next.

Projects

Change the business

Defined engagements with a start and an end. We assess where you are, recommend what will move the needle, then build it — a new website and email setup, an AI adoption package, a system migration, an automation build.

  • Assessment and recommendation first
  • Website, email, and online presence setup
  • AI adoption and automation projects
  • System selection, migration, and integration

Managed Services

Keep it running

The ongoing IT function. Four levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum — each covering more of your technology surface, so the things that quietly break or drift out of date stay handled.

  • Hosting, updates, backups, and security
  • Microsoft 365 and user administration
  • Online presence and reporting upkeep
  • A real person to call when something is off

Virtual CIO

Decide what is next

The layer above both. A longer-term engagement that sets technology direction for the business — which projects to run, what to spend, what to retire — and holds the managed services accountable to it.

  • Technology roadmap tied to your goals
  • Budget planning and vendor oversight
  • Which projects to run, and in what order
  • Included with Platinum managed services

The four people you can't afford to hire

Running a small business well now takes a technology leader, a web and marketing hand, a security administrator, and someone who can wire the tools together. Hiring even one of them is out of reach for most owners — so the work gets cobbled together, or it doesn't get done. We cover all four, at the level your business actually needs.

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Technology leadership

Someone who owns the plan — what to buy, what to skip, what to fix first, and what it should cost.

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Web & digital marketing

A site that converts, a Google listing that shows up, and profiles that look like a real business.

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Security & IT administration

Accounts, multi-factor login, backups, and updates handled before they become an incident.

Automation & integration

Getting your tools to actually talk to each other, so the busywork stops landing on you.

What We Set Up For You

Everything a small business needs to be found, look professional, and stay secure.

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Professional website

Mobile-friendly, fast, and designed to turn visitors into customers.

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Business email

Professional email on your own domain, powered by Microsoft 365.

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Domain & hosting

We register, configure, and host everything so it just works.

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Google Business Profile

Get found on Google Search and Maps by nearby customers.

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Local SEO

Show up when people search for what you offer in your area.

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Social media setup

Consistent, professional profiles across the platforms that matter.

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Security essentials

Backups, multi-factor login, and protection built in from day one.

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Ongoing support

A real person to call when you need a change or have a question.

AI & automation

Chatbots, automated booking, and review requests that save you hours.

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Analytics

See what's working — in plain terms, not confusing dashboards.

Projects

Getting Set Up

The first project for most small businesses is getting the essentials built properly. Every quote is custom — pick the starting point that fits, and we'll tailor it to you.

Starter

Get Online

For new or very small businesses that need the essentials.

  • 1–3 page website, mobile-ready
  • Domain + first year hosting
  • 1 business email (Microsoft 365)
  • Google Business Profile
  • Contact form + SSL
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Growth

Get Found

For established businesses ready to grow online.

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Up to 6-page custom site
  • Up to 5 business emails
  • Local SEO + social setup
  • Online booking + analytics
  • 3 months of support

Complete

Get Ahead

For a full digital operation with automation.

  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Unlimited pages / store-ready
  • Up to 15 emails + shared boxes
  • AI chatbot + auto follow-ups
  • Advanced SEO + reporting
  • Security suite + priority support

Add-ons: Logo & brand identity · Online store · Extra email accounts · Custom AI automations · Content updates

Managed Services

Four Levels of Coverage

Each level takes on more of your technology surface. IT-light businesses usually land on Bronze or Silver. Businesses where technology is central to how they compete usually run Gold or Platinum — and Platinum includes the Virtual CIO engagement.

Bronze

Essentials

Everything we built stays online, current, and backed up — and you have somewhere to send changes.

Typically: IT-light businesses

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Silver

Essentials + Users

Adds the day-to-day administration an internal IT person would own: accounts, access, and your online presence.

Typically: IT-light businesses

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Gold

Broad Coverage

Adds automation upkeep, vendor and subscription oversight, and priority response across your whole stack.

Typically: IT-strategic businesses

Contact for quote

Platinum

Full IT Department

Adds the Virtual CIO engagement — roadmap, budget, and project direction — on top of everything above.

Typically: IT-strategic businesses

Contact for quote

What each level covers

Technology areaBronzeSilverGoldPlatinum
Website, hosting & domainIncluded in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Business email & Microsoft 365Included in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Backup & recoveryIncluded in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Security baseline & patchingIncluded in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Support & content changesIncluded in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
User onboarding & offboardingNot included in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Access reviews & MFA enforcementNot included in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Online presence & local SEO upkeepNot included in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Analytics & monthly reportingNot included in BronzeIncluded in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
AI & automation monitoringNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Device & endpoint guidanceNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Vendor & subscription managementNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Priority responseNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Quarterly technology reviewNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverIncluded in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Technology roadmap & budgetNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverNot included in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Project planning & oversightNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverNot included in GoldIncluded in Platinum
Virtual CIO engagementNot included in BronzeNot included in SilverNot included in GoldIncluded in Platinum

Every business is different. We recommend a level as part of the assessment, revisit it as part of the CIO function, and you can move up or down as things change. You own your website, domain, content, and accounts either way.

Why Acidni

Microsoft Gold Partner

Enterprise-grade tools and standards, right-sized for a small business budget.

25+ years of experience

From NASA and major recovery programs to the businesses on Main Street.

Local & personal

Florida-based — you'll always reach a real person who knows your setup.

One team for all of it

Strategy, projects, security, and automation handled in one place.

How It Works

1

Assessment

We learn the business, look at what you already have, and find where technology is holding you back.

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Recommendation

A written plan: which projects to run, in what order, and which managed services level fits. No pressure, no jargon.

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We build & connect it

Website, email, and tools set up, secured, and tested — all handled for you.

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We keep it running

Your managed services level takes over at go-live, and we revisit the plan as the business changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a project and managed services?

Projects change the business — a new site, a system migration, an AI adoption package. Managed services keep it running afterwards. Most engagements start with a project and continue on a managed services level.

Which level is right for us?

IT-light businesses usually land on Bronze or Silver. Businesses where technology is central to how they compete usually run Gold or Platinum. Every business is different, so we recommend a level as part of the assessment — and revisit it as the business changes.

How does the Virtual CIO fit in?

The vCIO sits above both areas, setting technology direction and deciding which projects are worth running. It is a longer-term engagement, and it is included with Platinum.

How long does it take?

A Starter site is typically live in 1–2 weeks once we have your content. Growth and Complete builds usually take 3–6 weeks depending on scope. You’ll get a timeline in your quote.

Do I own everything?

Yes — once paid for, your website, domain, content, and accounts are yours. We set everything up in your name wherever possible.

What does it cost?

Every business is different, so every quote is custom. You get a written, fixed quote before any work begins, and third-party costs (domain, Microsoft 365 licenses) are passed through at cost.

I already have a website or email. Can you take it over?

Absolutely. We audit what you have, fix what’s broken, migrate what’s worth keeping, and manage it going forward — no need to start from scratch.

Do we still need an IT person or an MSP?

Most of our small business clients do not. If you already have an MSP handling desktops and network gear, we work alongside them and cover the layer they typically do not — direction, web presence, Microsoft 365 administration, and automation.

Ready to get set up? Let's talk.

Start with a free consultation and an assessment — we'll tell you which projects are worth running and which level of managed services fits. No obligation.

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