Security & antivirus
Antivirus, software updates, device protection and whether multi-factor authentication is switched on where it really counts.
What is an IT MOT?
Like an MOT, but for your business IT
A friendly once-over of your whole IT setup that tells you, in plain English, what's in good shape and what might quietly let you down.
If you run a business without your own IT person, your technology probably just ticks along in the background with nobody really keeping an eye on it. It works, mostly, right up until the day it does not.
Most IT trouble builds up quietly. Out-of-date software, weak passwords, backups that were never tested and old user accounts that should have been closed years ago. You rarely see any of it coming.
An IT MOT puts that right. In about 45 minutes, remote or on-site, we go through the parts of your IT that matter most and give you an honest picture of where you stand today, with no obligation to do anything about it.
What we check
The six areas we look at
We score each area with a simple traffic light. Green for healthy, amber for worth a look, and red for anything that's a genuine risk. You get the results in plain English, not a 40-page audit that leaves you more confused than when you started.
Backups & recovery
Whether your important data is genuinely backed up, and whether those backups have ever been tested by actually restoring them.
Microsoft 365 & email
How your email, OneDrive and SharePoint are set up, who can see what, and whether anything has been left wide open.
Network & Wi-Fi
Your router, firewall and Wi-Fi. Is it fast and reliable, and is it set up in a way that keeps your business safe?
Devices & hardware
What machines you're running, how old they are, and whether there's a sensible plan for replacing them before they fail.
Accounts & access
User accounts, admin rights and what happens when someone joins or leaves. Forgotten logins are a favourite way in for attackers.
Is it for you?
An IT MOT is especially handy if...
If any of these sound familiar, it's a good place to start.
You have no in-house IT
You rely on your tech every day, but there's nobody whose actual job is to look after it.
You are growing fast
You are taking on people and want to be sure your systems can keep pace without falling over.
You have had a scare
A virus, a near miss or some lost work, and you want reassurance it will not happen again.
You want a second opinion
You already have an IT provider but are not certain you are getting what you pay for.
How it works
Three simple steps, very little of your time
We've kept it simple, and it takes up as little of your day as possible.
1
A quick chat
Tell us a little about your setup and what matters to you. It helps us focus on the things that are most relevant to your business.
2
The check
We go through your systems, security, devices and accounts, remotely or on-site, whichever suits you. Most of it happens quietly in the background.
3
Your plain-English report
We walk you through what we found, hand over a simple scorecard and a 90-day plan, and answer any questions you have. No jargon, no scare tactics.
What you get
What you walk away with
Whether or not you ever work with us, you finish with a much clearer picture of your IT than you had before.
A traffic-light scorecard
A simple, at-a-glance score across all six areas, so you can see exactly where you stand.
A plain-English report
An honest write-up of what's working well, what's worth a look and what could catch you out.
A 90-day plan
Prioritised next steps with the quick wins first, so you know what to tackle and in what order.
An honest chat
A no-pressure conversation about where we could help, and where you are absolutely fine as you are.
FAQ
Common questions
A few things people usually want to know before booking.
Yes. There's no charge and no obligation. We do it because a business that understands its IT makes better decisions, whether that ends up involving us or not.
Usually around 45 minutes to an hour. We work around your day and keep the disruption to a minimum.
Not at all. We're based in Somerset and mostly work locally, but most of the check can be done remotely, so we can help businesses further afield too.
No. Most of the check happens quietly in the background, and we'll agree a time that suits you for anything needing hands-on access.
Yes, and treat it as a second opinion. If everything's in good order, that's worth knowing. If there are gaps, you'll want to be aware of them.
We talk you through the findings and leave you with your report and 90-day plan. If there's something we can help with, we'll explain how. If not, there's no pressure at all.
Book your IT MOT
Book your free IT MOT
Tell us a little about your business and we'll get a date in the diary. It's free, it's friendly, and there's no obligation to take anything further.
Prefer to talk it through first? Give us a call or drop us an email and we'll answer any questions before you book.
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Email anytime
01460 297399
Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
Somerset & the South West
Remote checks available UK-wide