IT Consulting for Auckland Businesses
Because "that's how we've always done it" isn't a strategy. Practical advice from people who also run the systems.
Big tech decisions are easy to get wrong and expensive to undo. Mint gives Auckland businesses honest, vendor-neutral IT advice, so you avoid costly mistakes and build systems that grow with you, even if the answer isn't buying from us.
Start with your situation
Most people aren't after "consulting". They've got a problem, and they want a straight answer. Here's what we get asked about most.
We're opening a new office
Day one shouldn't start without WiFi. We'll sort your internet, phones, cabling and devices before the lease starts, so your team can walk in and get straight to work.
We're moving premises
Moving is stressful enough. We'll plan your internet, equipment and phone numbers around the move, so you're back up and running fast. Same numbers. Barely any downtime.
Should we use Microsoft or Google?
Straight advice on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. No favourites. We'll tell you what suits the way you work, and how to make them play nicely if you need both.
Should we move to the cloud?
Not everything belongs in the cloud. We'll tell you what should move, what should stay, and what it'll cost either way. See cloud and datacentre.
Our network's a mess
Slow WiFi? Dropouts between sites? Remote staff who can't connect? We'll untangle it and set you up with a secure network that works across every office and has room to grow.
Is this quote any good?
Not sure a quote, tool or provider stacks up? We'll take a look, cut through the jargon and give you an honest answer in plain English.
We want to switch IT providers
Worried about being left without support mid-switch? Don't be. We'll handle the handover so there's no gap in support and nothing gets lost along the way. See how our handover works.
Tech costs keep catching us out
Surprise renewals. Laptops dying all at once. We'll build a tech plan that fits your goals and your budget, so you know what's coming and when.
We've got a big IT project coming up
Big projects go sideways fast. We'll scope it properly, keep it moving and see it through from first plan to final rollout. On time, and working when we hand it over.
Are we actually secure?
Most businesses don't know until something goes wrong. We'll check your setup, show you where the gaps are and help you fix what matters most first. Compliance sorted, minus the headache.
How we work
Listen
We ask what you are trying to achieve before we talk about products.
Assess
We look at your current environment, not a template.
Recommend
Clear options with honest costs, including the ones that do not involve Mint.
Deliver, if you want us to
We can run the project or hand you a plan to take elsewhere.
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IT Consulting FAQs
Is Mint vendor neutral?
Yes. We recommend what suits your business. While we have vendors we work with, it doesn't mean these are best for your business.
If the best answer for you involves gear or software we don't offer, we'll tell you that. We listen first, assess your setup, then give you clear options, including options that don't involve us.
Can you give an independent second opinion on a quote?
Yes. Send us the quote, the proposal, or just your current setup, and we'll tell you what's reasonable and what's not.
We've seen plenty of quotes that don't add up. Too much for too little, or solving a problem you don't actually have. A second opinion costs you nothing but a conversation, and it might save you a lot more than that.
Do you manage the project as well as advise on it?
Yes. We can run the whole thing, from design to rollout, so it finishes on time and works the way it's supposed to.
Prefer to take our plan somewhere else? That works too. We'll hand you a clear plan either way. It's your call whether we deliver it or you do.
Who is IT consulting for?
IT consulting is for small and mid-sized businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and fast-growing teams that need systems built to scale.
If your tech setup is starting to hold you back, or you're about to make a big decision and want someone in your corner, that's exactly what we're here for. No Diploma in IT required. We'll explain things in plain English and let you make the decisions after we've given our expert opinion.
Facing a tech decision?
Tell us what you are weighing up. A free health check is a good first step.