IT support for small businesses and startups in Alberta
Enterprise-grade IT, right-sized for growing businesses
Most Alberta small businesses don't need — or want — a full-time IT department. They need technology that just works, help when something breaks, and honest advice on where to spend. Sidecrowd gives entrepreneurs, startups and small teams the IT backbone of a much larger company, scaled and priced for where you are today.
The Challenges
What entrepreneurs, smbs & startups deal with
No in-house IT
When the owner or office manager is also 'the IT person,' things slip. We become your outsourced IT team so you can get back to running the business.
Tight budgets
You can't afford waste or surprise bills. Our smart-spending approach keeps costs predictable and focused on what actually moves your business.
Getting set up right
New email, new laptops, new tools — done wrong, they cost you for years. We set up Microsoft 365, devices and security properly from day one.
Growing pains
Adding staff and locations shouldn't mean IT chaos. We build systems that scale cleanly as you grow.
How We Help
IT built around your practice
We combine the right services into a plan that fits how entrepreneurs, smbs & startups operate — secure, dependable and honestly priced.
Talk to us- Microsoft 365 setup, migration and licensing that fits your headcount
- Device setup, security and management for your whole team
- Cybersecurity and backups sized for a small business budget
- Flat-rate plans with no surprise fees
- A real person to call when something breaks
Compliance & privacy in Alberta
Even small Alberta businesses are bound by PIPA when handling customer and employee personal information — and are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks precisely because they're seen as easier marks. We put practical, affordable protections in place so you stay secure and compliant without enterprise overhead.
Services That Fit
The support entrepreneurs, smbs & startups rely on most
Microsoft 365 Management
Setup, licensing, and management for Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive made simple.
Helpdesk & Project Support
Fast, reliable tech help when you need it — no waitlists, no jargon, just real support.
Cybersecurity & Protection
Endpoint, email, and network protection that keeps your business safe and compliant.
Cloud & Endpoint Backups
Automatic backups for your 365 tenant and devices — secure, simple, and recoverable.
FAQ
Entrepreneurs, SMBs & Startups IT questions
We don't have any IT staff — can you be our IT department?
Absolutely. That's exactly who we serve. We act as your outsourced IT team, handling everything from day-to-day helpdesk and device setup to security, backups and Microsoft 365 — so you never need to hire in-house.
How much does IT support cost for a small business?
Our plans start at $125/hr on-demand (Smart Start) and $100/month for regular support (Smart Support), scaling to fully managed IT. We right-size the plan to your team so you only pay for what you need.
Can you help us get set up with Microsoft 365?
Yes. We handle new tenant setup and full migrations — including from Google Workspace — plus licensing, security policies and ongoing management of Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Start spending smarter on your IT.
Schedule a quick call to explore cost-effective support that keeps your tech running right — no pressure, no jargon.