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Technology advisory

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  1. Support

    Small Business Labor Costs Just Hit a Record in NFIB's Survey. The Seat Costs More Than the Salary.

    Labor costs hit a record 14% in NFIB's May 2026 survey. What a full time hire really costs, per BLS, and a two question test for which roles should be a hire.

    Labor costs / Small business hiring / Cost of an employee

    Brian Gagne

  2. Support

    From Cost Center to Growth Engine: 3 Strategies to Boost Your Tech ROI

    How to measure and raise tech ROI: audit the stack you own, set a baseline before you buy, track KPIs that drive decisions, and own your data and logins.

    Amelia Gagne

  3. Support

    How to Measure Technology ROI for a Small Business Before You Buy

    How to measure technology ROI before you buy: full cost, real hourly cost of staff time, an honest gain, payback period and a 90-day check, with a worked example.

    Brian Gagne

  4. Support

    Where a Small Business Tech Budget Leaks, and How to Find It

    Where a small business tech budget leaks: unused seats, shadow IT and AI, overlapping tools, renewals and former staff accounts, with a one-afternoon audit to find them.

    Amelia Gagne