Our Services

Technology support built for small businesses

We handle the IT so you can focus on what you do best. From Microsoft 365 to cybersecurity, we bring enterprise-level expertise to businesses of one to ten people — with the personal touch of a local partner.

01

Microsoft 365 Administration

Your Microsoft 365 environment, expertly managed.

Microsoft 365 is the backbone of most small businesses today — email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and more. But getting the most out of it requires more than just buying licenses. We handle the setup, configuration, security hardening, and ongoing management so your team can work without interruption.

Why it matters

A misconfigured Microsoft 365 tenant is one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks on small businesses. We make sure yours is locked down and running the way it should.

What's included

  • New tenant setup and migration from legacy email systems
  • User account provisioning, licensing, and offboarding
  • Exchange Online configuration and email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Teams and SharePoint setup for collaboration and file sharing
  • Multi-factor authentication and Conditional Access policies
  • Microsoft Defender for Business configuration
  • Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and user support

02

Cybersecurity Guidance

Protect your business before something goes wrong.

Small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals more than ever — not because they're high-value, but because they're often unprotected. We assess your current security posture, identify the gaps, and help you close them with practical, affordable measures that don't require a full-time IT department.

Why it matters

The average cost of a data breach for a small business is over $200,000 — enough to close most companies. Prevention is far less expensive than recovery.

What's included

  • Security risk assessments tailored to small businesses
  • Phishing simulation and employee security awareness training
  • Multi-factor authentication setup and enforcement
  • Endpoint protection and antivirus management
  • Dark web monitoring for compromised credentials
  • Incident response planning and guidance
  • Ongoing security reviews and recommendations

03

Managed IT Services

Proactive IT support — not just break-fix.

Most IT problems don't announce themselves. They build quietly until something breaks at the worst possible moment. Our managed IT services keep a watchful eye on your systems, catch issues before they become outages, and give you a single point of contact for everything technology-related.

Why it matters

Downtime costs small businesses an average of $427 per minute. Proactive monitoring means we often fix problems before you even notice them.

What's included

  • Remote monitoring and management of desktops, laptops, and servers
  • Patch management and software updates
  • Backup monitoring and verification
  • Help desk support via phone, email, and remote access
  • Hardware procurement and vendor management
  • Network health monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Regular technology reviews and planning sessions

04

Technology Consulting

Honest advice. No upsells. Just clarity.

Technology decisions can feel overwhelming — especially when every vendor is trying to sell you something. We act as your trusted advisor, helping you cut through the noise and make smart, practical decisions about the technology your business actually needs.

Why it matters

You don't need to become a technology expert. You just need someone you trust to give you straight answers — and help you make decisions that serve your business, not a vendor's quota.

What's included

  • Technology assessments and roadmap planning
  • Cloud migration strategy and guidance
  • Software selection and vendor evaluation
  • IT budgeting and lifecycle planning
  • New office or remote work technology setup
  • Compliance guidance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS basics for small businesses)
  • One-time project consulting and implementation support

Not sure where to start?

Most of our clients come to us with a specific problem — and leave with a clearer picture of their whole technology environment. Let's have a conversation.

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Beech Tree Technology Advisors

Deep Roots. Strong Technology.

Trusted Microsoft 365 administration, cybersecurity guidance, and managed IT services for small businesses throughout Connecticut's shoreline and lower Connecticut River Valley.

Service Area

Connecticut's Shoreline & Lower CT River Valley

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