June 02, 2025
It's a quiet June morning. Half your team is on vacation. The other half is working from home or moving between coffee shops and hotel WiFi.
Then it happens.
- Your system crashes.
- The printer stops working.
- No one can access shared files.
- A phishing email arrives in someone's inbox.
- You call your IT person—but they're out of office too.
Now what?
Your business is at a standstill, and there's no one available to fix it.
Sound dramatic? Maybe.
But unrealistic? Not at all.
Summer's Great For Fun, And Terrible For Reactive IT Support
Most business owners don't realize how much effort it takes to keep their business running until something breaks—and the only person who knows how to fix it is enjoying a beach without cell service.
That's the main issue with reactive IT support.
It works fine until it doesn't. Then you're left scrambling to fix the problem.
When your tech strategy is "Just call Bob if something goes wrong," you're taking a big risk.
Especially in summer, because tech problems don't care about vacation time.
- Servers still crash.
- Hardware still overheats.
- Hackers still send emails.
And when no one's there to respond quickly, the damage adds up fast.
Reactive IT = Constant Firefighting
When you rely on "fix-it-when-it-breaks" support:
- Downtime lasts longer while you wait for help.
- Cyberthreats go unnoticed because no one is actively monitoring.
- Small problems grow into major headaches and big expenses.
- You have no backup when your go-to IT person is unavailable.
In June, with vacations peaking and remote work common, it's a perfect storm. Instead, you need a company that takes a proactive approach to IT support.
Proactive IT = Business Continuity, Even When You're On The Beach
A proactive IT partner doesn't wait for problems. They anticipate issues, prevent disruptions, and have plans and people ready when your usual support is away.
With a proactive team, you get:
- 24/7 system monitoring and maintenance.
- Security updates before threats reach you.
- Regular backups and disaster recovery plans.
- A team of experts—not just one person—with backup coverage.
- Predictable costs and fewer surprises.
The Cost Of Waiting Until It's Broken
Downtime costs small businesses hundreds to thousands of dollars per minute. Cyberattacks can be even more damaging financially and reputationally.
Waiting until things break isn't just inconvenient; it's risky and costly.
Ready To Vacation Without Worry?
This summer, don't leave your business exposed while your team or IT support is away.
Let's review your setup and show you how a proactive approach can save you time, money, and stress.
Click Here Or Give Us A Call At (802) 331-1900 To Book Your FREE Discovery Call, and we'll show you exactly where you're vulnerable - and how to
fix it before it becomes a headline.
