Consulting

Practical, vendor-agnostic consulting to help you choose the right tools, reduce unnecessary costs, and move forward with confidence.

Vendor-agnostic guidance

Make Smarter Technology Decisions

Get practical, unbiased consulting to help you choose the right tools, reduce unnecessary costs, and move forward with confidence. No sales pressure, just honest advice.

Have nothing but good things to say about The Friendly I.T. Guy. The owner, Nate, is very professional and knowledgeable. He is always willing to help and provides fast, accurate solutions, all at affordable rates.

KA
Kelley Almada
2 years ago

Technology decisions shouldn't feel overwhelming. Whether you're planning a major system migration, evaluating new software, or trying to streamline your tech stack, we provide clear, vendor-agnostic guidance to help you make smart choices.

Unlike consultants who push specific products for commissions, we have no skin in the game except your success. We assess your actual needs, recommend solutions that fit your budget and workflow, and help you implement changes smoothly. From initial planning to execution and training, we're here to make technology work better for your business.

Our Consulting Philosophy

Good consulting starts with listening. We take time to understand your current setup, pain points, and goals before recommending anything. Then we provide honest assessments—sometimes that means keeping what you have, other times it means making strategic changes. Our clients appreciate our straightforward approach: no upselling, no vendor bias, just practical advice that helps them reduce costs, improve efficiency, and avoid expensive mistakes.

  • Smooth transitions. Google Workspace and M365 migrations, CRM upgrades, website changes, and legacy system consolidations. Big changes don't have to mean big disruptions.
  • Cost optimization. Review your current tools and workflows, identify unnecessary subscriptions, consolidate overlapping tools, and find ways to cut costs while improving efficiency.
  • Hardware & software guidance. Buy smart, set up right. From equipment purchases to software selection, automation, and staff onboarding—advice tailored to your specific needs.

FAQ

5 out of 5 stars

After only a few hours with the support and guidance provided by Nate, I now have not only my office setup integrated to be even more effective than I could have ever hoped, but I also have gained knowledge as to how systems work and terminology. This was due to his friendly demeanor and eagerness to not just tell you what you need but teach you the skills to be successful at it in the future.

TR
tH3 Retro|Verified Google Review
4 years ago

Make Smarter Tech Decisions

Get vendor-agnostic advice that puts your business needs first.

  • Comprehensive system assessment
  • Vendor-agnostic recommendations
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Clear implementation roadmap
  • No sales pressure, just advice
  • 30% average cost savings