Asheville-based · Western NC focused

Your work matters. Your IT should work.

IT help for small businesses in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Keep your team working, protect important information and know who to call when something goes wrong.

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One IT problem. 100% free.

Something slowing your team down? Let French Broad IT fix one IT problem for your business, with no obligation.

  • No charge for the fix
  • No contract required
  • No obligation to buy anything
Get my free IT fix

Tell us what’s going wrong. We’ll follow up to arrange the help.

The work behind the work

Let’s make IT one less thing to worry about.

When support is spread across colleagues and vendors, a small issue can consume the morning. We help put the people, systems and next steps into one understandable plan.

See how French Broad IT works
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Less firefighting

A clear route for help and a plan for the problems that keep coming back.

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Less uncertainty

Know who handles your computers, accounts and providers, and what to do if something stops working.

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A clearer next step

Technology decisions shaped around your work, priorities and budget.

What we manage

One clear view of your business IT.

Everyday support, safer systems and planned improvements, with clear ownership.

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Everyday IT support

A clear place for your team to get help with computers, email and the problems that interrupt the workday.

Know where to turn when work gets interrupted.

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Email & account security

Keep email and shared files organized. Give staff the access they need, and remove it when they leave.

Your business information in the right hands.

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Backup & file recovery

Know which files are backed up, who can recover them and how your team would get back to work.

A recovery plan your business can use.

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Office moves & IT projects

Plan office moves, internet improvements and changes to email or files around your team’s working day.

A shared plan before the change begins.

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Help with your providers

Get your internet, phone and software providers working from the same plan, with someone following up.

Less time chasing answers.

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Save time on routine work

Spend less time sorting requests, copying information or preparing routine paperwork. Your team stays in control.

Start with one task that is worth improving.

Built for Western North Carolina

IT support for your industry.

Find your business below to see how we can help with the work your team does every day.

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Professional offices

Law firms, consultants and other client-focused offices.

  • Files people can find and use
  • Smooth staff changes
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Accounting & tax firms

CPA firms, bookkeepers and tax-preparation teams.

  • Seasonal staff ready to work
  • Shared client files
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Medical & dental practices

Physician offices, dental practices and specialty clinics.

  • Front-desk technology
  • Staff access
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Trades & field services

Contractors, construction firms and crews working between office and jobsite.

  • Business information in a shared place
  • Devices with clear ownership
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Retail & hospitality

Shops, restaurants, cafés and lodging businesses.

  • Business and guest access
  • Staff changes that stay organized
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Nonprofits & community organizations

Nonprofits, associations and volunteer-led community groups.

  • Organizational ownership
  • Access suited to the role
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A little guidance goes a long way.

Free guides and practical checklists for the everyday IT decisions your team makes.

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Why French Broad IT

Professional experience. A local perspective.

French Broad IT is rooted in Western North Carolina. We bring experience with the systems businesses depend on, and a practical approach to the people and providers behind them.

Our founder brings professional experience across public agencies, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, property operations and nonprofits. Explore that experience.

What good IT should feel like
  • Advice in plain language.
  • A plan shaped around your team and budget.
  • Clear ownership and useful documentation.
  • Your providers working from the same plan.
Common questions

Before we talk.

Scope, pricing and what happens next, so you can decide whether working together makes sense.

How is pricing determined?

We set a fixed monthly price after an onsite assessment, based on your team, systems, locations and support needs. Your proposal shows the monthly minimum, what is included and any separately itemized charges. Microsoft licenses are itemized separately. The introductory call has no cost or obligation.

What does ongoing support include?

Your monthly agreement includes routine remote and onsite support for the people and systems in your agreed scope, plus standard onboarding. We document responsibilities, coordinate with your providers and help manage staff access and everyday technology. Major changes and replacement equipment are separately scoped and quoted.

Can you help remotely and onsite?

Routine onsite support for covered systems is included within the agreed service area. Our normal onsite range is approximately 45 minutes from Leicester. We confirm travel and coverage for more distant locations before accepting the work.

What happens after the introductory call?

For managed support, we visit every prospect’s workplace before committing to a fixed monthly price. The onsite assessment is free for qualified prospects. We review the environment, explain the priorities and prepare a written proposal. If you proceed, standard onboarding is included and we agree on the date FBIT takes responsibility for support. Standalone projects have their own scope and price.

How quickly can we get help?

Regular support hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern, excluding listed holidays. For managed support clients, our initial-response targets during published support hours are within one business hour for a business-stopping issue and within one business day for a routine request. These are response and triage targets, not promised resolution times. Urgent help outside regular hours is best effort when available. Existing clients should use their agreed support channels; website enquiries are not an emergency channel.

What commitment does managed support involve?

Managed support begins with a 12-month agreement, billed monthly, then continues month to month. Give 60 days’ written notice to end service at the initial term’s end or during month-to-month service. Early termination during the initial term carries remaining-fee obligations set out in the agreement.

Can substantial setup work be spread over time?

Substantial work, such as an email migration, network rebuild or equipment replacement, is scoped and quoted separately. You can choose a separate project payment or an agreed installment arrangement. Costs and payment terms are confirmed in writing before work begins.

Is French Broad IT a fit for my business?

We work with small teams across Western North Carolina, including offices, practices, trades, hospitality and nonprofits. Your systems, locations and support needs matter more than an industry label. The first conversation helps us decide whether we’re a good fit.

What happens on the introductory call?

We spend about 30 minutes on your business, what is working and what you would like to change. You don’t need a list of equipment or a finished plan. We’ll agree on a useful next step together.

Can you work with our existing providers?

Yes. We can discuss a project, a planned transition or coordination with the providers you already use. Responsibilities and access are agreed before work begins.

Can we introduce a client or business contact?

Yes. We welcome connections with local advisers, accountants, agencies and technology providers. Visit our referral-partner page to start a conversation; get the person’s permission before sharing their details.

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Let’s talk about what you need.

An everyday frustration, a project on the horizon or a question about fit: start with a conversation or send a short note.

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