Startup IT consultancy and GDPR technical setup for UK businesses
Get your foundations right early, before bad habits and messy systems become expensive. We help startups and growing teams set up email, devices, access controls, backups and practical technical measures that support secure, organised and professional operations.
If you want ongoing support after the setup, see remote IT support.
Why early IT setup matters
Early stage businesses move fast. That is normal. The risk is that systems are built ad hoc, passwords are shared, access is unclear, and files become messy. When you start hiring, handling client data, or dealing with contracts, those gaps become expensive. A clean setup gives you reliability, security and scale without constant firefighting.
Professional operations
Clear email, shared inboxes and collaboration tools that feel established from day one.
Security baseline
Access control and sensible defaults reduce risk without slowing your team down.
Growth ready
Onboarding, offboarding and device standards make hiring and change far easier.
What we cover
This service is practical and outcomes focused. We build a clean baseline you can run on, then help you improve it as the business grows.
Microsoft 365 and email
- Domain and DNS setup
- Mailboxes, shared inboxes and permissions
- Teams setup and guidance
- Deliverability and DNS: SPF, DKIM, DMARC
Users, devices and access control
- User onboarding and offboarding process
- Password standards and MFA rollout
- Device setup standards for staff
- Role based access where appropriate
Backups and resilience
- Backup approach and recovery planning
- File structure and retention basics
- Business continuity essentials
- Simple documentation for consistency
GDPR technical setup
We support GDPR readiness from a technical perspective. This is not legal advice. The aim is to implement sensible technical measures that help you protect personal data and operate responsibly.
Access control and permissions
Limit access to personal data, avoid shared accounts, and keep permissions simple and auditable.
Secure storage and sharing
Clear guidance on where data should live, how it is shared, and how to reduce risky file sprawl.
Retention and recovery
Practical retention habits, backup approach, and recovery planning to reduce data loss risk.
For ongoing help, see remote IT support.
How we deliver startup IT setup
Clear steps, clean configuration, and a handover you can actually use.
1 Assess and plan
We confirm what you do, what tools you need, who needs access, and what risks exist today.
2 Configure the baseline
We set up Microsoft 365, users, access controls, shared inboxes, file structure and key security basics.
3 Document and support
You get a clear setup summary, onboarding steps, and optional ongoing support as you grow.
Typical pricing
Final pricing depends on number of users, existing setup and how much needs cleaning up. These ranges are a guide and we confirm scope before work begins.
Startup essentials
Simple, clean setup for very small teams getting started properly.
- Microsoft 365 basics
- Mailboxes and DNS setup
- MFA baseline
- Basic documentation
Growth ready setup
Setup designed for hiring, shared inboxes, structure and consistency.
- Shared inboxes and permissions
- Onboarding and offboarding steps
- File structure and standards
- Security and recovery basics
GDPR technical review
Focused technical review and recommendations to support responsible data handling.
- Access and storage review
- Practical technical recommendations
- Priority improvements list
- Clear summary and next steps
Microsoft 365 licences and third party subscriptions are billed separately by the provider. We can advise on the right plan for your team and budget.
Common questions
If you are unsure, message us and we will advise.
Is this legal GDPR compliance advice?
No. We provide technical setup and best practice guidance to support compliant handling of data. For legal interpretation and policy, you should speak to a legal professional.
Can you set up Microsoft 365 from scratch?
Yes. We can set up Microsoft 365, domains, DNS, mailboxes, Teams and collaboration structure with sensible security settings.
Do you help with email deliverability?
Yes. We commonly assist with SPF, DKIM and DMARC, plus mailbox configuration and common delivery issues.
Can you stay involved after the setup?
Yes. Many startups keep us as an ongoing partner for remote IT support and improvements as they grow.
Want a clean setup you can build on?
Tell us your team size, how you work, and what you handle. We will recommend the simplest setup that supports growth and reduces risk.