SMB IT Health Check
This is a quick sense-check, not a formal audit.
Most small businesses don’t need a full security programme straight away. But they do need to know whether the basics are holding up.
This health check highlights common problems that tend to show up as businesses grow — before they turn into something more serious.
If any of these feel familiar, give yourself 1 point.
Everything feels harder than it should
Do routine changes, fixes or requests take more effort than they should?
Simple tasks turn into coordination problems, and progress feels slower than the business expects.
Lack of ownership
Is it unclear who owns key systems, services or outcomes?
When something breaks, it takes too long to figure out who is responsible for fixing it.
Vendor overload
Are you relying on multiple suppliers to run day-to-day IT?
Issues bounce between vendors, and no one has a complete view of what’s actually happening.
Lack of visibility
Do issues get spotted by users before your systems detect them?
You’re reacting to problems instead of seeing them early and acting with confidence.
Internal skills gap
Do you rely on external vendors for day-to-day operations?
Progress slows down, and knowledge never really builds inside the business.
What your score means
- 0–1 issues – things look under control
- 2–3 issues – some operational friction is creeping in
- 4–5 issues – your IT model is likely slowing the business down
Want a second opinion?
If a few of these felt familiar, it’s worth a quick conversation.
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