The Dangers of Outsourcing Your IT to a One Man Band
A one-man-band (OMB) IT provider can feel like the perfect fit.
You know them. They know your business. You’ve got their mobile number. They care, and they try hard.
But the real question is: does it still work as your business grows?
When One Person Isn’t Enough
No matter how good they are, one person has limits:
- What happens when they’re ill or on holiday?
- What if several clients need help at the same time?
- Who handles security, strategy, and future planning?
- How do they stay on top of fast-moving cyber threats?
At some point, your IT becomes a single point of failure.
Why Businesses Don’t Move
Most SMBs stick with an OMB because change feels risky.
“Better the devil you know.”
In reality, switching providers is easier than ever—especially when the new provider manages the entire transition. And here’s the surprise: many OMBs are relieved when clients move on. The pressure of being everything to everyone is real.
One-man support can work for businesses with under 10 users , but beyond that, it limits growth and increases risk—especially around security.
The Better Middle Ground and Why an MSP Makes Sense
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) gives you more than support:
- A team of experts, not just one person
- Predictable monthly costs
- Built-in security
- Guaranteed response times
- Scalable IT that grows with you
- Strategic guidance, not just fixes
Choose Carefully
Not all MSPs are proactive—some just fix problems when they happen.
Look for a long-term partner, not a break/fix supplier.
Why FOS.net?
FOS.net is a security-first MSP — exclusively focused on small business with less than 100 users.
We help growing businesses build secure, scalable IT using Microsoft 365 as the foundation.
Ready to future-proof your IT?
Get in touch with FOS.net today, and let’s build IT that supports your growth.