Stay Secure & Audit Ready— in 5 Days Guaranteed!

Get a complete IT & cybersecurity compliance gap assessment and remediation roadmap in five business days or less.

Our Smart Compliance Snapshot™ offers a detailed report, baseline policies and a prioritized remediation plan, and if we miss the 5‑day mark or you don’t gain clarity, we refund 110% of your investment.

Start with a free 30‑minute Clarity Consultation and discover how our compliance‑first IT approach supports your growth.
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Shawn Thornton II,
CEO of Smart Biz iT

Confused by Compliance? You Deserve Clarity.

Hi, I’m Shawn, founder of Smart Biz iT. I started this company because too many small businesses felt lost when it came to compliance and IT. Our mission is to turn compliance and cybersecurity into a growth driver, not a burden. We promise insight, simplicity and support that actually moves your business forward. Let’s build trust together today.
Struggling to understand complex compliance requirements?
Fed up with slow, unresponsive IT support?
Ready to transform technology from a cost into a growth engine?

12 Reasons Why Startups Trust Smart Biz iT

Our offer isn’t just another IT package, it’s a promise to simplify compliance and technology so you can focus on growth. Here’s why startups and small businesses pick us:

01

Free Clarity Consultation

Start your journey with a no‑pressure call to identify which frameworks apply and what next steps look like.

02

5‑Day Smart Compliance Snapshot™

Get a comprehensive gap analysis, compliance posture score, baseline policies and a prioritized roadmap in just five business days.

03

110% Money‑Back Guarantee

If we miss the 5‑day delivery or you aren’t clearer, we refund 110% of your fee.

04

Snapshot Fee Credit

Apply the full cost of the Smart Compliance Snapshot™ investment toward your remediation project if you continue with us, ensuring a cost‑efficient transition.

05

24/7 Incident Response

A live cybersecurity expert responds to major incidents within 15 minutes or less, giving you peace of mind around the clock.

06

Custom Compliance Readiness Projects

Fixed‑fee projects implement controls, policies and training tailored to your business.

07

Continuous Compliance Management

Ongoing support includes quarterly vCISO reviews, continuous monitoring and policy updates to keep you audit‑ready.

08

Compliance‑First IT & Cybersecurity

Every technology decision is made with compliance at the core. Aligning with SOC 2, CMMC, HIPPA, cyber‑insurance requirements, and many other standards ensuring IT supports your compliance goals.

09

Turning IT into a Revenue Driver

Compliance helps you unlock bigger enterprise deals, reduce insurance costs, speed up due diligence and open new markets. We turn IT and compliance from a cost center into growth fuel.

10

Enterprise‑Grade Solutions at Small Business Pricing

Benefit from unified threat protection, automated evidence collection and secure backup solutions without the enterprise price tag, and for far less than building out an in-house IT compliance team.

11

Detroit Roots with National Reach

Headquartered in Detroit, we offer Midwestern hospitality while serving clients across the U.S., blending local commitment with national standards.

12

Clear Guidance & Transparency

We translate complex regulations into clear language and keep you informed every step of the way.

Simplify Compliance. Accelerate Growth.

Clear, compliance-driven IT solutions for startups and small businesses.

Your Compliance Partner for Growth and Peace of Mind

When our founder left a 15‑year corporate career at Amazon to start Smart Biz iT, the mission was simple: make enterprise‑level technology and compliance accessible to local businesses in Metro Detroit. We believe IT should be a catalyst, not a cost center.

That’s why we deliver clear, compliance‑driven solutions that eliminate guesswork, whether it’s achieving SOC 2 or HIPAA readiness, hardening your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environment, or guiding you with executive‑level vCIO/vCISO insight. Our clients enjoy virtually zero downtime, the assurance that their data is secure, and the confidence of a 5‑business‑day Compliance Snapshot backed by a 110 % money‑back guarantee.

Let’s turn your tech challenges into tangible growth opportunities and give you peace of mind along the way.
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Real Stories from Our Satisfied Clients

Hear how Smart Biz iT has helped startups and small businesses simplify compliance, strengthen security and focus on growth. Our clients’ successes are the true measure of our impact.”
Dr. Norton

Shawn was very informative about the computer systems in my office. He pointed out some areas where I was vulnerable and came up with some great solutions for me. He’s implemented encrypted emails for me, he’s doing cloud based backups and will be doing 24 hour monitoring of my systems. The one thing he has offered that no other IT company has before is a review of what he has done on a quarterly basis. Great guy and great business!

Owner/Lead Doctor at LifeWorks Chiropractic
Brad B.

Shawn did a fantastic job walking me through his process for resolving a host of technology issues I was facing. He's incredibly detailed and organized, and he communicates thoroughly at every step—clearly explaining what he plans to do, what he's doing, and what he’s done. Shawn really understands that technology is a tool we rely on, and he works hard to make sure it’s running smoothly so we can stay focused on our work. I highly recommend him and will continue to use his services!

Owner at B Syde
Alison M.

Shawn is so informative and extremely helpful! He has been able to help me figure out ways to help my business in ways that I was not aware where important to cover. I am so thankful to have met and been able to work with Shawn.

Owner at Embrace Change Therapy
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Logo with a stylized golden letter B forming a bee, followed by white text 'SYDE' and the slogan 'Buzz Less, Live More' with 'Live More' in gold.Logo with orange circle enclosing stylized buildings and text reading Proud Member of the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce.Logo with a bold black letter C enclosing four horizontal blue bars of varying lengths inside.National Entrepreneurs Association logo featuring a yellow upward trending arrow above the text.Stylized text logo reading 'the greenwood' in lowercase with gradient brown coloring.

Ready to Get Compliant? Let’s Talk Today

We’re here to make compliance feel straightforward. Choose a time that suits you, and one of our Smart Biz iT specialists will personally walk you through your challenges and explain how our 5‑day snapshot and money‑back guarantee can bring you peace of mind.

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