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SHIELD Act, Microsoft 365, POS, and running an office without an IT department.
How much does IT support cost for a small business in NYC? (2026 guide)
What NYC small businesses pay for IT: hourly vs. monthly per-user plans, what's included, what's extra, example budgets, and how to compare quotes fairly.
How to choose an IT support company in NYC: 12 questions to ask
Before you sign with an IT company: the 12 questions that separate good support from a vague contract, plus red flags to watch for.
Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace for a small business: which should you pick?
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for your office? How they compare, the questions that decide it, and what to set up on day one either way.
Moving offices in NYC? The IT checklist (start 6 weeks out)
An IT checklist for moving a New York office: internet lead times, building rules and COIs, labeling, Wi-Fi, phones, and testing every desk.
Toast, Square, or Clover keeps going offline? Fixing restaurant POS Wi-Fi
When a POS drops offline during service, the problem is usually the network, not the POS. Here's how to find the cause, the fixes that work in tight NYC kitchens, and how to keep taking cards when the internet dies.
Insurance agency or mortgage broker? What NYDFS Part 500 now requires — even if you're small
NYDFS's cybersecurity regulation covers licensed insurance agents, brokers, and mortgage firms regardless of size. The final phase — MFA for everyone and an asset inventory — took effect November 1, 2025.
NY SHIELD Act and the 30-day breach clock — a plain-English checklist for small businesses
If your business holds New York residents' personal information, the SHIELD Act requires reasonable safeguards — and since December 2024 you have 30 days to notify after a breach. A practical checklist.
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