What IT problems do small businesses most commonly need help with?

The most common small business IT problems: cloud costs that feel out of control, a website that's slow or hard to manage, software systems that don't connect to each other, data that's scattered across spreadsheets and tools, and no clear technology strategy for growth. Taliferro addresses all of these with flat-fee, fast-turnaround engagements.

How much does IT consulting cost for a small business?

Taliferro's small business IT engagements start at $999 flat for a focused assessment — you get a written diagnosis and action plan within 3 days. No hourly billing, no open-ended retainer. The cost is defined before the first call.

Can a small business afford Taliferro's services?

Yes. Taliferro's engagements start at $999 for a complete, time-boxed assessment. That's less than a few hours with a traditional consultant — and you get a written deliverable, not a billing clock. We serve businesses of all sizes, from solo operators to 200-person teams.

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How we help

Small business IT problems Taliferro solves

Technology Assessment

A clear picture of what your technology is and isn't doing — what to keep, what to replace, and what's costing more than it should. $999 flat. Written in 3 days.

Cloud Cost Reduction

AWS, Azure, and GCP cost reviews for small businesses that got a cloud bill and aren't sure why. We find the waste and give you specific steps to cut it.

Website & Web Development

Website redesign, web application development, and e-commerce builds — designed to load fast, rank in search, and actually convert visitors into leads.

Data & Reporting

When your reports disagree and nobody trusts the numbers, we find where the data breaks and what to fix — without replacing every system you have.

System Integrations

Connect your CRM, accounting software, e-commerce platform, and other tools so data flows automatically instead of being copy-pasted by someone on your team.

Technology Roadmap

A 12-month technology plan that matches your business goals — what to build, what to buy, and what to stop spending money on. No jargon, no vague slides.

How it works

Simple, flat-fee IT consulting for small businesses

You describe the problem. Call, email, or fill out the contact form. Tell us what's frustrating, expensive, or broken.
We schedule intake within 24 hours. A focused conversation — not a 3-week discovery process.
We deliver a written diagnosis in 3 days. Specific problems, specific causes, specific next steps. No 80-page slide deck.
You decide what to do next. You can act on the diagnosis yourself, hire us to implement it, or share it with your team. No retainer required.

Some clients pair the diagnosis with TODD, the Momentum System Taliferro built to catch its own follow-ups before they got lost between meetings. It's not required — the diagnosis works on its own — but it's a real example of the kind of tool this process can lead to.

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What you won't get from Taliferro

A junior consultant billing at senior rates
A 6-week discovery phase before any actual work starts
A vague slide deck with recommendations that cost $200K to implement
A retainer that renews automatically unless you cancel
Technology recommendations tied to vendor kickbacks

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Common questions

Small business IT consulting — questions we hear often

How much does small business IT consulting cost?

Taliferro's engagements start at $999 flat for a complete assessment — written diagnosis delivered in 3 days. That's the entire cost, defined upfront. No hourly billing, no retainer, no surprise invoice at the end.

Do I need to be technical to work with you?

No. We work with business owners and operators, not just engineers. You tell us what's frustrating or expensive. We figure out what's causing it and what to do — in plain language, not technical jargon.

What size company do you work with?

Taliferro works with businesses from 5-person startups to 200-person mid-market companies. The common thread: leadership that wants clear answers about their technology, not ongoing billable hours.

Do you work remotely or in Seattle only?

Both. Taliferro is based in Seattle and serves clients across the US remotely. All deliverables are written and delivered digitally. Seattle-area clients can also meet in person.

Ready to get your technology under control?

Start with a $999 assessment. Intake within 24 hours. Written diagnosis in 3 days. No retainer required.

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