LME Services

New Business IT Setup

Starting a Business in Chicagoland

Launch Your Business With the Tech Already Handled

You have the big idea. We hand you a fully running business, technology-wise, before you open your doors: email, cloud storage, security, all of it. No IT background required.

Setting up Chicagoland businesses since 1994
Straight answers

New business IT setup, answered directly

By Joe Engelking, CEO. Updated October 2026.

What does IT setup cost for a new business?

We price it as a flat monthly plan based on your people, devices, and what you need to protect, so there is no one-size price. After a short discovery call we send a quote the same day. There are no surprise line items, and you will know what you are paying before you start.

What IT does a new business need before opening?

A company domain and email, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, computers set up and secured, a network and Wi-Fi, a phone solution, backups, and multifactor authentication on every account. Setting these up once, correctly, is much cheaper than rebuilding later after problems appear.

Who should own the accounts when an IT provider sets up my business?

You should. Your domain name, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace tenant, and business data belong to your company, not the IT provider. Ask for admin-level access and written documentation of where everything is registered, so you can change providers later without losing anything.

How long does it take to set up IT for a new business?

It depends on the number of people, locations, and systems. A small office can be set up quickly, while a business with several locations or specialized equipment takes longer. We give you a timeline after a short call about what you are opening and when.

New Business IT Setup: comparison
Setup itemWhat gets doneWhy it matters
Domain and emailCompany domain and a professional mailbox for everyoneCustomers see a real business, and you own the address
Microsoft 365 or Google WorkspaceLicensed, configured, and securedEmail, files, and collaboration work from day one
Computers and networkDevices set up, updated, and protected, with a secure networkStaff can work right away
SecurityMultifactor authentication and backups from the startStops the most common break-ins
PhonesA business phone system that fits your teamCustomers can always reach you
Sound Familiar?

The Tech Is the Part Holding You Back

You know you need email and file storage, but you are not sure what to buy or how it works.

→ We set it up for you.

You have heard about hackers and ransomware, and you have no idea if you are protected.

→ Security is built in from day one.

You do not want to spend your first month becoming an IT person instead of running your business.

→ We handle it, so you do not have to.

You are not sure if what you set up today will still work when you hire employee number five.

→ Everything we build grows with you.

What Is Included

A Fully Running Business, Technology-Wise

Everything a new business needs to operate safely and professionally from day one.

Email & Productivity Tenant

A fully configured Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 setup, with professional email, calendars, and the right licensing for your team, done right the first time.

Cloud Storage & Backups

Your files live in the cloud, organized and backed up automatically, so a lost laptop never means a lost business.

Security From Day One

Multi-factor authentication, email protection, and monitoring, built in from the start instead of added after something goes wrong.

Ongoing Support

When something does not work, you call us, not a forum and not a relative. Real people who already know your setup.

Add-Ons When You Need Them

Domains, websites, SEO, and online presence services, available whenever you are ready, from the same team.

Built to Grow

The same systems we set up for a one-person business scale cleanly as you hire your first, fifth, and fiftieth employee.

How It Works

From Idea to Fully Operational, in Days

1

We Talk

Tell us about your business and how you plan to work.

2

We Build Your Tenant

Email, storage, security, and licensing, configured and tested.

3

You Open for Business

Log in and go, with us on call if you need anything.

What You Get on Day One

Your Startup Checklist

  • ✓ Business email addresses for you and your team
  • ✓ Cloud file storage with automatic backup
  • ✓ Multi-factor authentication and security monitoring
  • ✓ The right licensing, no over-buying and no under-buying
  • ✓ One phone number to call when you have a question
  • ✓ Optional add-ons: domain, website, and SEO
Common Questions

New Business IT, Answered

I do not know anything about computers. Is that a problem?

No. That is the point. You tell us what your business does, and we handle the technical decisions.

Do I need to buy a server or any special equipment?

In almost every case, no. Everything runs in the cloud through Google or Microsoft, so a laptop or computer you already own is enough.

What if I am not hiring anyone yet?

We build for wherever you are today, even if that is just you, and it grows cleanly as you add people.

Can this grow with my business later?

Yes. The systems we set up for a one-person business are the same systems used by companies with fifty employees. You will not have to start over.

What does it cost?

It depends on your team size and licensing needs. Request a consultation and we will walk you through exact numbers, no pressure and no sales pitch.

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