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What to do when your IT guy goes missing: A Small Business Survival Guide

Your IT person is unresoponsive.

Don't panic. Here's exactly what to do.

IT Guy Missing? Find the Unpredictable Solution

When your IT support vanishes without warning, WILDCARD is Alberta's most accessible IT provider. Built for those who are upgrading from your "IT Guy"

Why Businesses Call WILDCARD First

✅ No Minimum Users - Help for 1 person or 100 people
✅ Same Day Service - Emergency response within minutes (business hours)
✅ Transparent Pricing - Starting at $3/user/month
✅ No Commitments - Month-to-month flexibility

What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)

Step 1: Call WILDCARD immediately
Step 2: Don't restart anything (you might make IT worse)
Step 3: Document everything and write down error messages
Step 4: Save any open work

We'll guide you through emergency steps while dispatching our team.

Alberta's Most Accessible IT Emergency Response

Immediate Emergency Support

  • Immediate Phone Support - Talk to real IT experts now
  • Remote Screen Sharing - Fix problems without waiting for visits
  • Same-Day On-Site - Critical hardware and network repairs within 4 hours
  • Coverage Area: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Beaumont

No-Barrier Service Model

Unlike traditional IT companies requiring 10+ user minimums, WILDCARD serves businesses of any size:

  • Solopreneurs: Complete IT support from day one
  • Small Teams: 2-15 employees get enterprise-grade service
  • Growing Businesses: Scale up without contract changes
  • Professional Firms: Specialized support for law, accounting, consulting

Emergency IT Scenarios We Handle Daily

"My IT guy quit suddenly" - We take over immediately
"IT contractor won't return calls" - We're always available
"Need IT help but we're too small" - We serve 1-person businesses
"Our systems crashed overnight" - Disaster recovery
"Locked out of everything" - Secure access restoration

Why Businesses Call WILDCARD When IT Disappears

  • No minimum users - We help 1-person businesses
  • Same day service - Response within minutes (business hours)
  • Starting at $3/user/month - Transparent pricing
  • No commitments - Month-to-month

Our Emergency Response Process

1. Immediate Assessment (5 minutes)
Our experts diagnose your problem over the phone and start remote fixes immediately.

2. Priority Classification (30 minutes)
We determine if this needs remote fix, same-day visit, or emergency on-site response.

3. Rapid Resolution (60 minutes - 4 hours)
Most problems solved remotely. Critical issues get immediate on-site technician dispatch.

4. Business Continuity (Ongoing)
We ensure your systems stay protected with enterprise-grade monitoring and support.

Don't Wait - Every Minute Costs Money

Business downtime costs Alberta small businesses $5,000+ per day on average.

When your IT person goes missing, you need immediate professional help. WILDCARD's emergency response team is standing by to get your business operational again.

Your IT Emergency Ends Here

WILDCARD transforms IT emergencies into competitive advantages. While other businesses struggle with downtime, our clients stay protected with enterprise-grade systems and 24/7 monitoring.

The right technology partner treats your business like IT matters. They explain things clearly, respond quickly, and fix problems properly.

Because when your technology works correctly, you drive success, not stress.

Get Your Business Running Again

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