The Hidden Cost of DIY IT (and How an MSP Saves You From It)
By Todd Wentz, CEO, Wentz IT Consulting
Doing IT yourself might feel like you’re saving money—until you realize what it’s really costing you.
Missed updates, misconfigured backups, and half-finished security setups add up to downtime, data loss, and liability.
The Problem With DIY IT
Most small business owners aren’t IT professionals. They’re business experts who end up wearing too many hats.
That often means:
- Letting systems run until something breaks
- Googling your way through setup and hoping it works
- Skipping security basics like MFA, backups, and patching
- Relying on “that one guy” who’s good with tech—but isn’t a pro
The Real Costs You Don’t See Right Away
- Downtime that halts sales, production, or service
- Breaches that damage your reputation and trust
- Wasted time trying to fix issues instead of running your business
- Unexpected repair or recovery costs after preventable failures
How an MSP Saves You Money (and Stress)
- We build reliable, secure systems from the ground up
- We proactively maintain everything—so it doesn’t break in the first place
- We give you predictable monthly costs instead of unpredictable emergencies
- We bring a team of experts to handle what your in-house person can’t
- We keep you compliant with data protection laws you might not even know apply to you
Final Thoughts
DIY might get you by. But in today’s tech landscape, “just getting by” isn’t good enough. A Managed Service Provider like Wentz IT Consulting gives you the confidence that your systems are covered—and that your time is spent running your business, not fixing it.
Want to see the difference for yourself? Download our cost comparison worksheet and take a look at what DIY is really costing you.