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IT support built for professional service teams in Seattle

Security that doesn't slow you down, file sharing that makes sense, managed devices, and websites that don't drop leads.

Clear ownership. Practical advice. Real results.

Who we typically work with

If you're a professional services team in the Seattle area, odds are we've seen your exact setup before.

Law Firms

Security-first IT that keeps client work moving without runaway costs.

Common pains:
Email securityFile transfersRemote access
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CPA / Accounting

A cleaner document flow and safer communication, especially during deadline season.

Common pains:
Email securityDocument intakeClient portals
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Construction & Architecture

Keep legacy tools working, speed up slow machines, and keep project files accessible on-site.

Common pains:
Legacy applicationsOn-site file accessHybrid work
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Home Services

Dispatch clarity, better follow-up, and fewer tools fighting each other.

Common pains:
Lead managementStaff dispatchingField software
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Private Schools (K–8)

Reliable, safe school technology, plus the specialized stuff most MSPs don't want to touch.

Common pains:
Campus securityDevice managementClassroom tools
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Other Professional Services

Same problems: security, files, devices, and lead flow, handled cleanly.

Common pains:
Process consistencyTool consolidationClear ownership

Other industries we support

If your Seattle-area organization depends on secure access, reliable devices, and clear workflows, we can probably help.

Restaurants & HospitalityWarehouses & WholesalersMarketing & AdvertisingNonprofitsReal Estate / Property ManagementManufacturing / Light Industrial

What do you need IT to do better?

Pick the outcome, and we'll translate it into a clear plan and implement it.

Secure sign-in & access

Typical work includes: MFA rollout, conditional access, and passwordless security

File sharing & permissions

Typical work includes: SharePoint structure, mapping permissions, and external rules

Managed devices stay ready

Typical work includes: Intune enrollment, encryption, and automatic updates

Email deliverability & protection

Typical work includes: SPF/DKIM/DMARC, anti-phish tuning, and safety filters

Lead routing & intake

Typical work includes: Forms, routing rules, and shared inbox/CRM handoffs

Website + automation workflows

Typical work includes: Booking flows, reporting handoffs, and tool integrations

Law Firms

COMMON ISSUES

What we see most often

  • Email is the #1 risk and the #1 time-waster when something feels off
  • Files get shared in too many ways (attachments, links, portals) and nobody's sure what's safest
  • Hybrid work creates uneven experiences: office PCs, home laptops, personal devices, and inconsistent setups
  • Software pains with case management, E-discovery, time keeping, billing, and document management
WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

What we implement

  • A clear email protection baseline + practical trust checks for sensitive requests
  • A predictable way to share and store matter files so everyone follows the same pattern
  • A hybrid setup that's consistent across devices, locations, and users (without locking people down unnecessarily)
  • Cost clarity: what's included, what's extra, and how to prevent surprise spend
COMMON PROJECTS
Email protection tuningclient file sharing flowstandard laptop setuponboarding/offboarding
WHAT DONE RIGHT LOOKS LIKE

Security becomes a background process that protects client confidentiality without forcing staff to jump through hoops. Files are organized by matter, and permissions stay tight even as cases close.

CPA / Accounting

COMMON ISSUES

What we see most often

  • Client docs arrive everywhere: email, portals, texts, and duplicates
  • Access to accounting and client systems is fragile (remote access, shared drives, permissions, version confusion)
  • Busy season amplifies risks and stress, both security and workflow
WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

What we implement

  • A simple intake pattern: where docs go, how they're named, who owns them, how you find them later
  • A reliable way for staff to access accounting and client systems (in-office and remote) without hacks
  • Email protection + safer handling for payment/banking changes and sensitive requests
  • Remote work standards that reduce inconsistent setup problems
COMMON PROJECTS
Document intake/scanning cleanupclient systems access stabilizationemail safety baselineremote work standardization
WHAT DONE RIGHT LOOKS LIKE

Seasonal staff are onboarded and offboarded with zero friction. Sensitive financial data remains accessible only to those who need it, and your email reaches client inboxes reliably during busy season.

Construction & Architecture

COMMON ISSUES

What we see most often

  • Critical apps are older, specialized, or picky, and replacing them isn't realistic short-term
  • Workstations get bogged down (big drawings, large PDFs, multi-monitor setups, GPU/RAM bottlenecks)
  • Teams need access from the field or job site where internet isn't dependable
  • Sharing plans and proposals is inconsistent and makes the company look less polished than it is
WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

What we implement

  • A stability-first plan for legacy apps (modernization only where it actually helps)
  • Workstation standards that match real workloads (performance + uptime)
  • On-site access strategy: the right mix of local access, remote access, and sync without corruption and duplicates
  • A cleaner client-facing sharing + pitching workflow (templates, predictable links, version control)
COMMON PROJECTS
Workstation refresh planlegacy app stabilizationjob site access strategyproposal/pitch workflow
WHAT DONE RIGHT LOOKS LIKE

Project files are fast and reliable whether in the trailer or the main office. Computer performance keeps up with large drawings and complex models, and legacy apps stay stable while you focus on the build.

Home Services

COMMON ISSUES

What we see most often

  • Dispatch is running on tribal knowledge: whiteboards, texts, and manual coordination
  • Leads come from calls/forms/GBP and don't land in one consistent place
  • The office is juggling scheduling, invoices, and customer notes across too many systems
  • The core software is either underused, poorly configured, or doesn't match how the business really operates
WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

What we implement

  • A simple dispatch visibility setup: who's assigned, what's next, ETAs, and fewer surprises
  • A lead capture + follow-up system with clear ownership (no more dropped handoffs)
  • Office workflow cleanup: where customer info lives, how notes are tracked, how handoffs work
  • Software clean-up: configure what you already have better, reduce tool overlap, and add automation only where it pays off
COMMON PROJECTS
Dispatch workflow cleanuplead routingbooking/estimate intakesoftware consolidation
WHAT DONE RIGHT LOOKS LIKE

Every lead is captured and assigned to a clear owner immediately. Dispatch is visible and predictable, and the office runs on a consistent workflow where customer info and schedules are always in sync.

Private Schools (K–8)

COMMON ISSUES

What we see most often

  • Schools aren't just an office with laptops. They're a campus with many systems
  • Staff need simple, consistent access to files and classroom tools
  • Devices are shared, moved, and used by many people, which breaks standard business IT rules
  • There are technology systems that require hands-on skill: networks, cameras, door access, intercoms, classroom A/V, printers, projectors, document cameras, and more
WHAT WE PUT IN PLACE

What we implement

  • A school-friendly security baseline that protects data without blocking learning
  • A clear model for where staff files live and how sharing works (so it stops being a daily frustration)
  • Device standards for shared iPads and staff devices (consistent setup, predictable behavior)
  • Practical coordination across campus systems, working with vendors when needed, but owning the outcome
COMMON PROJECTS
Device management planstaff file structureaccount lifecycleclassroom/campus tech support
WHAT DONE RIGHT LOOKS LIKE

Schools have more real-world tech than most businesses: security cameras, door access, classroom A/V, printers, and safety systems, not just laptops and email.

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