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Free IT Budget Planner
Planning your IT budget shouldn't be a guessing game. Use our free tools — the downloadable budget planner template and the TCO calculator — to build a realistic technology budget for your Orange County business.
Download the IT Budget Template
A ready-to-use spreadsheet covering hardware, software, security, and support costs with a 3-year planning worksheet.
Free IT Budget Planner Template
A ready-to-use spreadsheet template covering hardware refresh cycles, software licensing, support costs, and security investments for 1–3 year planning.
- Hardware lifecycle planning (PC, servers, network)
- Software & SaaS licensing costs
- IT support & managed services budgeting
- Security and compliance cost estimates
- 3-year IT roadmap worksheet
IT Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
Compare the true 3-year cost of in-house IT vs. managed IT services.
IT Total Cost of Ownership (3-Year TCO)
Compare the true cost of in-house IT vs. managed services.
How to Build a Business IT Budget
Inventory your current technology
List all hardware (computers, servers, network equipment), software subscriptions, and services you currently pay for.
Plan for refresh cycles
Computers typically need replacement every 4–5 years; servers every 5–7 years. Build refresh cycles into your budget.
Budget for security
Cybersecurity should be 10–15% of your IT budget. Include endpoint protection, email security, backups, and security training.
Account for managed services
Managed IT costs $65–$150/device/month. This is often the most cost-effective approach for businesses under 200 employees.
Reserve for projects
Plan for 20% contingency and project spend (migrations, office expansions, new software implementations).
Need help planning your IT budget? Contact BitBlockIT for a free consultation — we'll review your current spend and identify savings opportunities.
