(And When It’s Time to Stop Doing IT Yourself)

At the start, doing your own IT feels smart.
Restart the router. Google the error. Call “that one tech-savvy person” in the office. Problem solved… right?

Until it’s not.

As businesses grow, IT stops being a side task and starts becoming mission-critical. Systems get more complex, security risks increase, and downtime becomes expensive. Industry studies show that even for small businesses, one hour of IT downtime can cost thousands of dollars in lost productivity, missed sales, and recovery time.

The DIY IT Trap

Most growing businesses don’t realise they’ve outgrown DIY IT until:

• Systems start slowing teams down

• Small issues turn into big disruptions

• Security updates are skipped “for now”

• Backups exist… but haven’t been tested

• IT problems interrupt actual work

According to industry research, over 60% of small businesses experience at least one significant IT outage per year, and many lack a tested recovery plan. At that point, IT isn’t just annoying, it’s actively hurting productivity and growth.

What Managed IT Services Actually Do

Managed IT Services (MSP) take IT off your plate so your team can focus on what they do best.

This includes:

• Proactive monitoring to catch issues early

• Regular updates and patching

• Strong security and data protection

• Reliable backups and recovery planning

• Fast support when something goes wrong

• Clear documentation and visibility

This proactive approach matters. Instead of reacting to problems, your IT is managed, secured, and optimised.

How AkiraTech Helps

At AkiraTech, we design IT solutions that fit your workflow, not the other way around. We help growing businesses reduce risk, improve reliability, and build IT environments that are secure, scalable, and ready for what’s next without unnecessary complexity.