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Questions We Hear Every Week

If you're evaluating IT providers, you're probably wondering about a few things. Here's what our clients asked before they became clients.

Getting started
What does We Solve Problems actually do?
We manage your entire IT environment so you don't have to. That means your network, devices, security, cloud systems, email, backups, compliance, and helpdesk — all under one roof. We also build AI-powered automations that eliminate repetitive work. Think of us as your outsourced IT department, but with 17+ years of experience and the tools of a much larger operation.
What size companies do you work with?
Most of our clients are between 10 and 200 employees — large enough to need professional IT, but not so large that they need a full internal team. We work across law firms, entertainment companies, healthcare providers, financial services, architecture studios, non-profits, and more. If your team relies on technology to do their jobs, we're built for you.
Do you only work with businesses in Los Angeles?
We're based in LA and most of our clients are here — Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, and across the Westside and Valley. But we also support clients with remote teams and satellite offices across the country. If you need on-site presence in LA and remote support everywhere else, that's exactly what we do.
How it works
What happens when we first engage?
It starts with a conversation — not a sales pitch. We learn about your business, your current setup, and where things hurt. Then we run a full assessment of your environment: network, security posture, devices, backups, and compliance. You get a clear report of where you stand and what we'd recommend, with no obligation. If it makes sense to move forward, we build a transition plan and onboard your team with minimal disruption.
How long does the transition take?
Most transitions are complete within 2–4 weeks. We handle everything: documentation from your current provider, access transfers, system enrollment, and security hardening. Your team's day-to-day isn't interrupted — if anything, things start getting better immediately because we're catching issues from day one.
How does my team contact you when they have an issue?
Phone, email, or our support portal — whichever is easiest for them. They'll reach an LA-based technician who already knows your environment. Our average detection-to-response time is 11 minutes. No overseas call centers, no starting from scratch every time.
What's included
Is cybersecurity included, or is that separate?
Security is baked into everything we do — it's not an add-on. Every managed IT client gets endpoint protection, email security, phishing prevention training, 24/7 monitoring, and compliance-ready configurations. For organizations with stricter requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS), we layer on additional controls and documentation as needed.
What about backups? What happens if we lose data?
We back up your critical systems with forever retention — email, files, and cloud data. If someone accidentally deletes something, or if ransomware encrypts your environment, we restore it fast. Point-in-time recovery means we can roll back to exactly the moment before things went wrong.
Do you handle new hires and offboarding?
Yes. New hires get their devices configured and apps deployed automatically on day one through Intune or Jamf. When someone leaves, their access is revoked and devices are wiped automatically. No stale accounts, no forgotten credentials, no security gaps.
Can you help with compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)?
Absolutely. We build compliance into your infrastructure from the start — not as an afterthought. We support HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, including policy documentation, access controls, audit logging, and ongoing monitoring. When the auditor shows up, you're already ready.
Pricing & commitment
How does pricing work?
Fixed monthly cost, per user. No surprise invoices, no hourly billing that spikes during emergencies. The price covers everything: monitoring, security, helpdesk, backups, patching, and strategic reviews. We scope it based on your environment during the initial assessment, so you know exactly what you're paying before you commit.
Are we locked into a long-term contract?
We offer flexible terms. Most clients choose annual agreements because the pricing is better, but we don't trap anyone. We keep clients by delivering results — not by making it hard to leave. If it's not working, we'll help you transition out cleanly.
What if we already have an internal IT person?
Great — we work alongside internal IT teams all the time. We can handle the heavy lifting (security, monitoring, infrastructure, compliance) so your internal person can focus on what matters most to your business. It's not replacement — it's reinforcement.
Trust & track record
How long have you been doing this?
17+ years. We've supported LA businesses through every major shift in technology — cloud migration, remote work, ransomware epidemics, compliance changes, and now AI. Our clients include entertainment studios, law firms, healthcare providers, financial services, architecture firms, and non-profits. We're not learning on your systems.
What makes you different from other MSPs?
Three things. First, we're proactive — we prevent problems instead of waiting for things to break. Second, we pair deep infrastructure expertise with AI-powered operations that most MSPs can't touch. Third, transparency: you see exactly what we did, what we found, and what we recommend. No black boxes, no jargon, no surprises on the invoice.
What does your 99% satisfaction rating mean?
After every support interaction, we ask clients to rate their experience. 99% rate us positively. We take the other 1% seriously too — every piece of feedback gets reviewed, and if we dropped the ball, we fix it and follow up. That number isn't a marketing claim; it's how we hold ourselves accountable.
Ready to move forward
What do I need to prepare before the first call?
Nothing. Seriously. Come as you are. We'll ask the right questions to understand your environment, your pain points, and your goals. You don't need to have technical knowledge or a list of requirements. That's our job.
How quickly can you start?
We can begin the assessment within days of our first conversation. Full onboarding typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on complexity. If you're in an emergency — active breach, provider just quit, critical system down — we can triage immediately. We've done it before.

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