Fully Managed IT With Clear Accountability

Business Compass puts IT support, security, backup, network care, IT records, and planning into one service. We set clear rules, track risks, and keep your IT in step with your business.

How Business Compass Works

Our Process

One team manages daily support, security, and the long-term plan.

We Define and Plan

We review your people, devices, security, vendors, and business needs.
Then we set the scope and rules.

We Stabilize and Secure

We record how your IT is set up, install the right tools, and fix the
biggest risks first.

We Manage and Improve

We handle daily support, track risks, review progress, and keep the plan
and budget up to date.

What You Gain

Lower Risk

We find and track risks. Then we help fix them before they grow.

Less Downtime

We watch, maintain, and back up your systems to reduce outages.

Clear Ownership

One team leads support, security, vendors, and planning.

Predictable IT

You get an IT roadmap and a budget you can plan around.

Cyber Protection Suite

24/7 security monitoring, threat blocking, staff training, and incident response.

Real-Time Network Visibility

We watch your network for outages, changes, and device health.

Managed Help Desk

Fast, friendly support for covered users and systems during business hours.

Endpoint Care

Build-standard devices, automated patching, next-gen protection, and lifecycle management.

Backup & Continuity

Workstation and server backups with documented recovery steps and regular testing.

Compliance Support

Clear policies, regular reviews, risk tracking, and records for cyber insurance, audits, and compliance needs.

Technology Leadership

Help with IT risks, budgets, projects, and long-term plans.

Vendor Coordination

We work with internet, phone, software, and other technology vendors when support is needed.

Work Outside the Monthly Plan

Some large or special work is priced outside the monthly plan.

Projects and Migrations

Major cloud moves, server upgrades, system changes, and other project work.

Advanced Compliance

Formal reviews, proof gathering, audit preparation, and work tied to a specific set of rules.

Site Buildouts

New offices, cabling, network design, Wi-Fi planning, and equipment setup.

Governance & Planning

  • Monthly IT alignment review
  • Quarterly leadership and roadmap review
  • IT standards and change control
  • Risk tracking and follow-up
  • Asset, replacement, and budget planning
  • Insurance and audit support

People & Productivity

  • Unlimited remote support during business hours
  • Clear SLAs and friendly, plain-English communication
  • New-hire onboarding & secure offboarding
  • Licensing guidance for Microsoft 365/Google Workspace
  • Training & Support

Security Essentials

  • 24/7 Security Operations monitoring
  • Next-gen endpoint protection & control
  • Dark web exposure monitoring
  • User awareness training & phishing tests
  • Email security, MFA, conditional access setup

Network & Infrastructure

  • Firewall, switch, Wi-Fi monitoring & care
  • Firmware updates and configuration standards
  • Documentation of network topology
  • Proactive capacity and health checks
  • Asset & Lifecycle Management

Resilience & Backup

  • Workstation & server backups with verification
  • Recovery runbooks and testing cadence
  • Vendor coordination during incidents
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FAQs

What Does “Compass” Actually Include?

Business Compass includes daily IT support, monitoring, security, backup, network care, records, and planning for covered people and systems. Major projects, hardware, software, and work outside the agreed scope cost extra.

Do You Come Onsite?

Scheduled TAM and vCIO meetings are included based on your agreement. Unplanned onsite support may be billed at the Compass rate listed in your agreement.

How Is Pricing Structured?

Your monthly price is based on the people, devices, sites, security needs, and systems we manage. We list what is included before work starts. This keeps the monthly cost clear.

Do You Support Our Existing Gear?

Yes. We support common business-class firewalls, switches, Wi-Fi, servers, and endpoints. We’ll document what you have and recommend sensible upgrades when they genuinely matter.

Where Do You Operate?

We serve Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota (about a 60 mile radius of our home base in Taylors Falls) and can support remote-friendly teams anywhere.

Is Business Compass a build-your-own plan?

No. Business Compass is a full managed service. Businesses that want to choose only some services should look at Business Shield.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Services:

★★★★★

We have worked with The Bitworks team for many years...

We have worked with The Bitworks team for many years and upgraded to a comprehensive IT support with integrated cybersecurity a little over a year ago now. The team is highly responsive, quick to correct and/or take accountability for any missteps and are a true business partner. Shout out to Matt, Jackson, Ruth, JR, Sam & Garrett!
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I have been using Bitworks for a few years now...

I have been using Bitworks for a few years now and they have always been efficient, kind and professional. Technology is important these days, so its important to have someone you can call that you trust to get the job done right, and quickly! Thanks
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Whenever I have needed help working on a computer someone...

Whenever I have needed help working on a computer someone on their team answers my messages!
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Excellent service, exceeded expectations and went above and beyond. Thanks...

Excellent service, exceeded expectations and went above and beyond. Thanks guys and gals!
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Great crew! Very fast service and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend

Great crew! Very fast service and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend
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AlwYs great service

AlwYs great service
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Lightning Fast, Courteous and knowledgeable. Love this business and highly...

Lightning Fast, Courteous and knowledgeable. Love this business and highly recommend them. As a small business owner it is hard to be without a phone or computer and certainly not for days. Being able to get repairs and service 'same day', often 'same hour' or 'immediate' is AMAZING... and the peace of mind that they know what they are doing is the icing on the cake. What a great company!
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Great technicians, reasonable price.

Great technicians, reasonable price.
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Very knowledgeable, polite and great customer service. I've been going...

Very knowledgeable, polite and great customer service. I've been going to BitWorks for more than 5 years.
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I NEVER write reviews BUT these people are really great....

I NEVER write reviews BUT these people are really great. Last week I was ready to jump off a cliff. The tech was cool, calm and had me up and running in like 30 minutes. Muchas gracias!
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Bitworks staff were knowledgeable and beyond helpful!

Bitworks staff were knowledgeable and beyond helpful!
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I got so much help with very patient people!!! I...

I got so much help with very patient people!!! I would recommend BitWorks to anyone!
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Just last week my husband said that he needed some...

Just last week my husband said that he needed some work done on his computer and we like to use local businesses to get this type of work done. We looked up the Bitworks and went into Taylors Falls to see their shop. We were pleasantly surprised with the location and dropped off the desktop for repair. We had some work done and some other issues appeared when we got it home! I called and Riley and the owner of Bitworks worked to get it fixed. (A driver issue). Today it is fixed and working better than ever! Please give this business a try if you have ANY issues with your computers or phones. It will be great to have them as a local resource and keep them in business!
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Angie was very helpful today. She deserves a raise!

Angie was very helpful today. She deserves a raise!
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Love these guys, great work great price.

Love these guys, great work great price.
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Excellent quick service on my computer! Works great now!

Excellent quick service on my computer! Works great now!
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Just a phone call away. Will help over phone or...

Just a phone call away. Will help over phone or remotely if the issue requires, or onsite if needed. Thank you!
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These guys are smart, fast, patient and kind. You don't...

These guys are smart, fast, patient and kind. You don't find all four of these qualities in any other computer place in the area. You won't feel like you're being "sold" when you walk into the store. If you want to talk to a technician right away, if they are not "on site" one will come out and discuss your concerns with you. Your device will be fixed promptly and correctly. If you cannot or do not want to bring it to the store, someone who will remote to your location and help you - affordably!
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Love all the work they do!

Love all the work they do!
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The BitWorks, Inc. designed and had my desktop computer custom...

The BitWorks, Inc. designed and had my desktop computer custom built so it has no "demo" software and lots of memory. I've been a customer for over 5 years and particularly enjoy being able to do remote diagnostics and repairs. All their staff are polite and knowledgeable plus their prices are very reasonable. I depend on them for ALL my computer needs.
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I have had several issues with my computer lately and...

I have had several issues with my computer lately and JR has always provided quick, reliable repairs. The Bitworks is definitely a top notch business to deal with any IT related problems.
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We never stop being surprised by JR's level of customer...

We never stop being surprised by JR's level of customer service and knowledge. We just cannot say enough good about him. He can actually turn our frustration to laughter. JR and Bitworks rocks!
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I stumbled upon this business tucked right in the middle...

I stumbled upon this business tucked right in the middle of Taylors Falls. This team of people are fantastic! I have used them a couple times now. They are knowledgeable and professional! They were timely and offered great prices! I have recommended them to countless friends and family and will use them anytime my trusty computer gives out or needs a tuneup!
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The Bitworks team can be counted on for a rapid...

The Bitworks team can be counted on for a rapid response with polite, thoughtful & knowledgeable team members. They keep our Company up and running with safe & secure servers, backups and the capabilities to work remotely if needed. They also are ready to assist with inhouse service and no task is too small.
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I reached out to The BitWorks when years ago for...

I reached out to The BitWorks when years ago for my computer needs and when I required expertise for my small business I had no hesitation. Great people- Great service!
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So helpful as a small business owner!

So helpful as a small business owner!
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Brought my laptop into The BitWorks for repair. The back...

Brought my laptop into The BitWorks for repair. The back of the case had broken and fallen off. They figured out it was not repairable so I purchased a new laptop there. Price was competitive, I didn’t have to drive an hour and they didn’t sell me add-ons I didn’t need. Great place to do business with. Highly recommend them.
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The service at bitworks is awesome and the technicians are...

The service at bitworks is awesome and the technicians are fantastic. I have used their services in Taylors Falls twice to fix damaged pins for the electronic in my snowmobiles and it saved me HUNDREDS of dollars. I highly recommend using them to everyone that has a similar issue.
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Replaced cracked screen on my iPhone 7. In and out...

Replaced cracked screen on my iPhone 7. In and out in 40 minutes. Woo hoo. Awesome!!!!
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The BitWorks in Taylors Falls fixed my laptop in a...

The BitWorks in Taylors Falls fixed my laptop in a very timely fashion after other repair shops had failed. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I was very happy with the service I received and will recommend this shop to my family and friends.
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Brought my phone in for what one would think to...

Brought my phone in for what one would think to be an easy and common repair. I was told it would take 45min to an hour. After an hour and a half I was told that a ribbon had broken and that he didn’t have one in stock to fix and that the owner was out but he would check with him and get back to me that evening. Ok. At 5:30 or so that evening, they called and said that the ribbon is fine and they can put the phone back together and it would be ready in the morning. I called back in the morning to see if it was ready and was told that another ribbon had broke but the phone should be ready in an hour. I gave them an hour and a half and went in to pick it up. Sorry. It’s not ready. I will call you later. The owner is at a Dr appt until noon. Ok. So I get a call back saying that they have to order a part and it should be here tomorrow. You can either leave the phone longer or I can put it back together for you but the home button won’t work. I will pick it up and drop it back off when the part comes in, that will be easy to just replace the ribbon. Should only take about 20-30 min. 2 and a half hours later my phone is repaired. I was told I would get a discount. Umm. Didn’t look like it as it was still $145. I get things happen. But this was not good business.
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I had a great experience having my mac repaired here...

I had a great experience having my mac repaired here by Mark. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and made sure everything was running smoothly.
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I stopped at the Forest lake loctaion. It was a...

I stopped at the Forest lake loctaion. It was a very clean and welcoming. The staff was so nice and helpful. I look forward to my next chance to visit them.
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BitWorks did a great job quickly repairing an old iPhone...

BitWorks did a great job quickly repairing an old iPhone of mine. The entire team at the Forest Lake location was kind and courteous during the repair process and the bill was very reasonable. Thanks to BitWorks' quick work, I was able to surprise a friend with a replacement phone for her birthday. As a result, she no longer feels the stress caused by watching her previous phone slowly disintegrate. If I ever need a cell phone or a computer repaired in the future, BitWorks will be my first (and only) stop.
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Upgraded my laptop. Beats the heck out of purchasing a...

Upgraded my laptop. Beats the heck out of purchasing a new one. And without the hassle of transferring all those files. Saved money and time.
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One Team. One Plan. Clear Ownership.

When separate vendors leave gaps that no one owns, Business Compass brings support, security, backup, and planning under one team.

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