IT Budget Planner

Realistic IT cost estimates for small businesses.
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Company Size

Hardware Needs

Software & Services

IT Support

Estimated Annual IT Budget

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Breakdown

Note: These are rough estimates based on typical small business costs. Actual costs vary significantly based on specific needs, vendors, and region.

Budgeting tips

Plan for replacement cycles

Computers typically last 4-5 years. Budget for replacing 20-25% of hardware annually to avoid surprise expenses.

Don't skip backup

Cloud backup costs $5-15/user/month. The cost of data loss? Often more than the entire IT budget.

Consider total cost

Cheap hardware often costs more in repairs and downtime. A $1,500 laptop that lasts 5 years beats three $600 laptops.

The 5-7% rule

Most businesses should budget 5-7% of revenue for IT. Less tech-dependent businesses can go lower; tech companies often spend 10%+.

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