Hackers Love Small Businesses. Here's Why You Should Care.

Most small business owners don't know they're already compromised. See your real cyber risk in under 60 seconds

Most small business owners think cyber attacks happen to big companies. Banks, tech firms, the famous names.

But here's the truth: attackers go after small businesses because you're easier targets. You've got fewer defenses. Less visibility into what's happening. And that's exactly why most breaches happen at your level.

That's why we built this five-minute cyber health quiz. It shows you exactly where you're vulnerable—no audit bill, no jargon, just your real risk score. Most small business owners are surprised by their results. You might be too.

Get Your Security Risk Score Now

A Bit About Me

I'm Andy Price, founder of Initial IT, a multi-award-winning company based in the West Midlands. For over 20 years, I’ve helped small businesses cut through tech chaos and keep things running smoothly. No jargon, no hassle, just practical support so you can focus on your clients.

Rather than overwhelming clients with jargon, I simplify IT so business owners can focus on growth, knowing their data, clients, and reputation are protected.

Our USP is simple. We make IT simple, secure, and personal for small businesses and professional services firms. No jargon, no hassle, just friendly support that lets you focus on your business.

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Multi-award-Winning IT Company | 20+ Years of Experience in Security

Initial IT is a multi-award-winning IT company based in Lichfield, Staffordshire

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What Our Clients Are Saying...

Since partnering with Initial IT, we’ve seen a dramatic improvement in both our confidence and capability around IT management. The burden has been lifted, and we now feel more secure and better supported than ever. It’s only once you’ve seen it being done well that you truly appreciate the contrast with how it was being handled before. Highly recommend Andy and the team for any business looking for a trustworthy and proactive IT partner.

Matt Creak, Technical Director
Matt Creak, Technical Director
Just Checking

Initial IT has been an invaluable partner for us for over 15 years. Their professionalism and outstanding customer service have significantly enhanced our operations. They are always quick to assist with any issues, and their support during our two major office moves was exceptional. I highly recommend Initial IT for any organisation seeking reliable IT solutions.

Satish Jakhu, Founder
Satish Jakhu, Founder
RLK Solicitors

We’ve had an exceptional experience with Initial IT over the past six months. From day one, Andy, the CEO and Founder, has been deeply involved—from the initial installation of Microsoft across our entire business to seamless implementation and ongoing support. Their expertise has been outstanding, dynamically adapting to our evolving needs to keep our systems running efficiently and, most importantly, securely.

Dr Nisha, Owner
Dr Nisha, Owner
The Repton Clinic

Having Andy in your corner is your secret weapon in business. Protecting your business is the number one priority when you start out and working with someone who has you covered is priceless. Thank you Andy for making this effortless with your expertise and knowledge.

Karen Haywood, Director
Karen Haywood, Director
Coach Recruitment Ltd

Andy is extremely knowledgeable and I would highly recommend his IT services. His expertise in cyber security and wider IT support is outstanding – if Andy doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing!

Jude Wates, Director
Jude Wates, Director
Sokada Ltd

Initial IT have been absolutely incredible. The level of service, expertise, and care we’ve received has gone far beyond our expectations. They seamlessly moved us onto Microsoft 365, eliminated the spam nightmare, secured our data, and set up cloud storage that just works – all without disrupting a single day of business. The entire team are now more efficient, and our clients feel the benefit through faster responses, safer data handling, and smoother communication. We genuinely feel protected, supported, and future proofed. If you’re running a business and want IT support that’s smart, reliable, and actually cares about your growth, Initial IT are the ones. We wouldn’t trust anyone else!

Karina Thomas, Owner
Karina Thomas, Owner
Pro Skin Clinic

I'm on a mission to help make IT simple, secure, and personal for local businesses.

No jargon, no hassle, just friendly support that lets you focus on your business.

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A Cyber Attack will Destroy Your Business

60% of small businesses close within six months of a cyberattack

Why?

Because the moment a breach hits…

EVERYTHING STOPS

  • Revenue halts instantly

  • Your team can’t access critical systems or files

  • Productivity collapses overnight

  • Your reputation is damaged beyond repair

  • Clients lose trust and move to your competitors

The damage isn’t just technical. It’s operational. Financial. Reputational.

The Good News? You Can Prevent This

These risks are avoidable, if you understand where your business is exposed and take the right steps to fix it.
That’s exactly what the Cyber Clarity Call is designed to do.

Let’s have a focused, no-obligation conversation about your business, your current IT setup, and where vulnerabilities may be putting everything at risk.


You’ll walk away with

  • Clear insight into the gaps in your IT security and how to fix them fast

  • A real-world view of what a cyber attack could mean for your business

  • Actionable steps you can take right away to improve your security

"Hi, my name is Andy Price the Founder of Initial IT

I’ve been helping small businesses stay secure and stress-free since 2006.

I specialise in cybersecurity, with a straight-talking, no-jargon approach that makes IT make sense."

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