Build the IT foundation your business actually deserves
A live, 6-week cohort program for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to stop winging their technology and build systems that are secure, organized, and built to scale.
Next cohort dates coming soon. Join the waitlist to be first to know — and lock in early access pricing.
Built for founders who are done figuring it out alone
This isn't a lecture series. It's a hands-on program where you build your actual IT systems while an expert guides you every step of the way.
You just launched and have no IT systems
Files are everywhere, passwords are in your head, and the idea of onboarding someone new is terrifying. This program builds your foundation from scratch.
You're growing faster than your systems
What worked as a solopreneur is breaking down now that you have a team. Nothing is documented, nothing is consistent, and it's starting to cost you.
You've tried to sort this out yourself
You've watched YouTube videos and read articles but the advice is built for enterprise companies. You need someone to walk you through it for your specific business.
You want to understand your own IT
Not just have someone do it for you — you want to learn it, own it, and be able to manage it confidently. This program teaches you how, with an expert in the room.
Six weeks. One session per week. Real systems built.
Each week we meet live as a group, work through a focused module together, and you leave with something real built for your business — not homework you'll never finish.
Join the cohort
Enroll, get access to the workbook materials and worksheets ahead of time, and meet your cohort in the first live session.
Show up weekly
One live group session per week — guided by StartSmart IT. Ask questions, get feedback on your specific setup, and build alongside fellow founders.
Leave with real systems
By week 6 you'll have a complete IT foundation — access controls, file systems, security, SOPs, and your IT Blueprint — built for your actual business.
What we build together over 6 weeks
Every session is focused, practical, and builds directly on the week before. No filler, no theory for its own sake.
Foundations of Modern IT for Small Business
We cover the IT basics every founder needs, help you choose the right domain and email platform, and map out your starter tech stack from the ground up.
Secure Identity, Email & User Management
We build out your user roles, set a multi-factor authentication policy, and put a clear identity structure in place — so the right people have the right access from day one.
Devices, Networks & Connectivity
We build a full picture of every device connected to your business, map your network setup, and walk through a complete secure workstation checklist — plus a remote access and backup plan.
Data Management, File Storage & Collaboration
We design a folder structure your whole team can actually use, set up a data classification system, and build a shared folder and backup strategy — so anyone can find anything in under 60 seconds.
Automation, Processes & IT Governance
We build your onboarding and offboarding workflows and put together an acceptable use policy — so your team has clear, repeatable processes instead of tribal knowledge.
Your IT Strategy & Continuity Plan
We close the program by building your 12-month IT roadmap and finalizing your personal IT Blueprint — a complete, prioritized plan for what comes next as you grow.
Bonus: Practical AI & Automation for Small Business
We cover how to responsibly use AI tools and build simple automations in your business — with a clear policy your whole team can follow. No developer required.
Six weeks of live guidance — and real systems built.
This isn't a course you buy and forget. Every week you show up, build something real, and get direct feedback from an IT professional who works with businesses like yours every day.
- ✓ 6 live weekly group sessions with StartSmart IT
- ✓ Workbook and guided worksheets for every module
- ✓ 20+ fill-in templates built for your business
- ✓ Small cohort — direct access, real answers
- ✓ Bonus AI & automation module (live session)
- ✓ Session recordings so you never miss a beat
- ✓ Your personal IT Blueprint at the end of Week 6
From Chaos to Clarity
🔒 Waitlist is free — no payment until enrollment opens
Waitlist members get first access and early-bird pricing.
Founders who went from chaos to clarity
"Having an expert in the room each week made all the difference. I've tried to set up IT systems on my own — it never stuck. Doing it live with guidance meant I actually finished."
"The AI session alone was worth the price. We built three automations during the live call and now they run every day. My team saves hours every week because of that one session."
"I was going to hire an IT consultant for thousands of dollars. This program gave me the knowledge to manage my own systems confidently — and a roadmap for what comes next."
Frequently asked questions
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