GOSHEN, Ind. - TelAve -- GOSHEN, Ind. — TechKnowledgey, Inc., a Goshen-based provider of Managed IT Services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, has published a new article to help small business owners better understand how much to budget for technology and why a smarter plan matters.

In "What's an Average IT Budget for a Small Business?" the company says, "Most small businesses spend between 2% and 7% of their annual revenue on IT," and notes that businesses with 10 to 49 employees often budget "between $125 to $175 per seat per month." For businesses with advanced security and compliance needs, that cost can rise by "$50 to $75 per seat per month."

TechKnowledgey also explains that averages are only a starting point. As the article puts it, "these are just benchmarks." The company advises that "The most effective IT budgets are shaped by more than just revenue, they're shaped by risk, regulation, goals, and technology maturity."

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A major theme of the article is that IT budgeting should be ongoing, not reactive. TechKnowledgey writes, "The biggest mistake small businesses make when budgeting for IT? Treating it like a one-time project rather than an ongoing investment." The article recommends budgeting for the total cost of ownership across hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud services, support, telecom, compliance, and employee enablement.

The article also warns against seeing IT as a sunk cost. In its closing section, TechKnowledgey says, "Your IT budget shouldn't be driven by fear of spending, but by a clear understanding of what your business needs to stay secure, competitive, and scalable." It adds that "the smartest small businesses treat IT like a revenue enabler, not a recurring annoyance."

TechKnowledgey's guidance is aimed at helping small businesses move beyond guesswork and build IT plans that support resilience, efficiency, and growth. The full article, "What's an Average IT Budget for a Small Business?" was published on April 29, 2025.

About TechKnowledgey, Inc.
TechKnowledgey, Inc. is an Indiana-based technology partner headquartered in Goshen. The company provides Managed IT Services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and related support for businesses across the region. Its public-facing brand guidance emphasizes a warm, trustworthy, jargon-free voice and a relationship-first approach for privately owned Indiana businesses.
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