How do small teams handle IT without hiring a full-time person?

I’ve noticed a lot of small businesses and startups struggle with this — there’s usually no dedicated IT person, so the work ends up with whoever is “most tech-savvy.”

At first it’s manageable, but over time things start piling up:

• User issues and system errors

• Software updates and access management

• Backups, security, and random troubleshooting

• Interruptions that pull you away from actual work

Some teams handle it internally, some hire part-time help, and others outsource IT support.

I’m curious — for small teams:

• How are you managing IT today?

• Are you handling it in-house, outsourcing, or just figuring it out as you go?

• What’s worked (or not worked) for you?