Running a small or mid-sized business means wearing many hats. You’re the strategist, the operator, the rainmaker — and more often than not, the IT decision-maker, too. But technology has become too critical (and complex) to manage off the side of your desk. That’s where a Virtual CIO (vCIO) comes in.
A vCIO is your on-demand executive partner for IT strategy, without the cost of hiring a full-time Chief Information Officer. At H3 Consulting, our vCIO service is built for growing businesses that need strategic technology leadership to scale, stay secure, and compete effectively.
What Does a vCIO Do?
Think of the vCIO as the bridge between your business goals and your technology investments. We help you:
Plan Strategically – Align IT spending with your growth plans, budget smarter, and avoid waste. Improve Productivity – Identify where modern tools, automation, and cloud services can save time and money. Stay Secure & Compliant – Keep your business data safe and ensure compliance with industry requirements. Support Digital Transformation – Move away from spreadsheets and legacy systems into efficient, scalable platforms. Forecast & Budget – Create IT roadmaps that anticipate future needs, instead of reacting to emergencies.
Why It Matters
Hiring a full-time CIO can cost upwards of $150K+ per year. For most small businesses, that’s out of reach. A vCIO gives you access to the same expertise at a fraction of the cost.
More importantly, a vCIO makes sure your technology is working for you, not against you. We help you avoid common traps like overpaying for software you don’t use, neglecting cyber protections, or missing opportunities to adopt tools that streamline your operations.
How to Get Started
If you’re ready to stop “putting out fires” and start using IT as a competitive advantage, a vCIO might be the right step. At H3 Consulting, we offer flexible vCIO engagements designed for small businesses — whether you need ongoing guidance, quarterly reviews, or a one-time strategy roadmap.
👉 Take our free Digital Maturity Assessment to see where you stand today. From there, we can talk about how a vCIO can take your business to the next level.
