Cybersecurity & Technology Consulting Services

Proven Small Business Expertise

We understand the challenges and opportunities that small businesses face. Our consultants have a wealth of experience working with small enterprises, helping them harness the power of technology to drive growth and profitability and keep their digital assets safe.

Multi-Industry Excellence

With a deep-rooted history of success in diverse sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, we bring multi-industry insights to the table. We excel at adapting strategies from one sector to another, offering fresh perspectives to enhance your business.

Cost-Efficient Solutions

We understand that small businesses have unique budget constraints. Our solutions are designed to maximize your return on investment, ensuring that your technology investments contribute significantly to your bottom line to scale with your business.

Woman-Owned Leadership

As a woman-owned business, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. Our leadership team's fresh perspectives and seasoned wisdom drive innovation and ensure a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Industry-Expert Dedicated to Your IT Objectives and Technology Roadmap

What Is a Virtual Chief Information Officer?

A virtual CIO is an outsourced expert who understands your industry and operations. Having a vCIO partner will allow you to create an overall technology strategy encompassing software, hardware, data, security, privacy, and AI. A vCIO will partner with you to assess your current technology and chart a path with you to stand out in a competitive industry. Their services are particularly important for small and medium-sized enterprises that cannot afford a full-time Executive CIO to drive revenue.

Benefits of a vCIO

Your company's digital assets are critical to your business operations and growth strategies. Many small businesses lack the necessary technical and financial resources to commit full-time personnel to manage these assets effectively and proactively. You may have IT staff responsible for day-to-day operational needs; they likely do not have sufficient time to devote to information management. Your business requires objective and expert guidance on the best practices, evolving technology, and risk management. The most cost-effective option is a Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO).

Must Your Company Have a Chief Information Officer?

Research indicates that most small and medium-sized companies don't have a CIO due to financial limitations. They are forced to make strategic decisions without a Chief Information Officer, which can be risky. Large companies may have the necessary resources to support a full-time CIO, but finding a qualified professional with a proven track record who is also a good fit for your company is a daunting task. They are rare and in high demand – and, as such, often very costly. This is the niche for a vCIO. They can help fill the gaps in your existing company structure – often more cost-effectively than a full-time CIO.

In general, a company with less than 250 workers doesn't need a full-time, onsite chief information officer. This highly correlates with your business operations' usage of technology for growth. Here are several questions to ask before hiring a full-time CIO:

What role does technology play in your company?
What applications do your customers and employees use, and what are their security requirements?
What are your data access needs?
What is your expansion plan, and how will this affect your future needs?

If you do not have a full-time CIO, your best option is to hire a vCIO to provide necessary consulting, training, and advice on an as-needed basis. This option not only reduces your financial investment but also provides access to proven expertise and insight into the most efficient use of technology to elevate your business above the competition.

A vCIO will help with:

Analyze the IT environment and align with business needs
Monitoring future business needs and recommending the best measures to take for success
Planning and designing strategic utilization of technologies

Cybersecurity Services — Proven expertise and technological insight

Ways Your Business Can Benefit from a vCIO

Most organizations find that a full-time CIO comes with a hefty salary. To save money, the duties that are typical to CIOs are often reassigned to the CEO or CFO, which can take their focus away from their primary roles, thus affecting the forward progress of the business. The responsibilities of a CIO include disaster recovery and business continuity plans, as well as budgeting for future IT needs. A virtual CIO is an expert in these areas and can easily fill this role whenever needed.

Excellence Across Diverse Industries

Cross-Sector Expertise

Over 29 years of experience spanning various industries.

Are you searching for technology consulting services from a woman-owned business with over 29 years of experience across multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and a strong track record in supporting small businesses? Look no further!

At Sugar Maple Ventures, we are your trusted partner for comprehensive technology solutions. Our reputation is built on a foundation of expertise in four critical areas: Technology, finance, operations, and legal, which are uniquely tailored to the needs of small businesses.

We stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Our consultants leverage the latest tools, trends, and best practices to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that keep you ahead of the curve.
Our commitment to your success goes beyond project completion. We aim to build lasting partnerships, providing ongoing support and guidance as your business evolves.
In industries like healthcare, data security and regulatory compliance are paramount. Our expertise ensures that your systems meet the highest security standards and adhere to industry-specific regulations.

Collaborate to Advance Together

How Can We Help?

From optimizing IT infrastructure and recommending cloud solutions to developing technology roadmaps with software consolidation, we cover all aspects of technology. We work to find what is working as well as address your gaps. Our goal is to make technology work for your business, not the other way around.

vCIO/Fractional CIO

A virtual CIO is an outsourced expert who understands your industry and operations to partner with you to assess your current technology and chart a path with you to stand out in a competitive industry. Their services are particularly important for small and medium-sized enterprises that cannot afford a full-time Executive CIO to drive revenue.

Security & Disaster Recovery Solutions

Data recovery plans ensure that your company survives a catastrophe. It is always good to prepare for the worst, which could include anything from a flooded computer room to a long-term power outage to a global pandemic. With a virtual CIO, you are guaranteed a custom business continuity plan that aligns with your company's specific needs. With this plan, you will always be confident that you have this essential protection.

Processes & Policies

Public or private, profit or not-for-profit processes streamline work and expectations while policies provide oversight and accountability. Let our experts help you navigate what is needed without overburdening your resources and budget.

Strategic Direction

Let us help you craft a plan to marry operational goals and the technology to help you succeed. A vCIO can close the gaps and create a roadmap for increased organizational alignment and revenue growth.

Data Migration & Integration

Information is not static. Harness the power of your data to extrapolate trends and highlight market insights. Establish plans for data storage, retention, deletion, and integration.

Cybersecurity/vCISO

Get current and stay ahead of cybercriminals. Small businesses make easy targets. We can learn your business and guide the plan and execution of a cyber strategy fit for you.

Reduced Costs

Hiring a full-time CIO is expensive and highly competitive. Partner with us to receive all the benefits of a CIO without incurring the high overhead.

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Meet Our Founder

Tammy Miller has 29 years of experience in IT, spanning for-profit, non-profit, and startups in the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing fields. She is a global IT executive with a long career of successfully spearheading enterprise IT operations, developing and managing architecture, and leading top-performing teams. She has a consistent focus on remaining at the forefront of rapidly evolving technology to proactively address complex challenges related to technology upgrades, contract negotiation, talent development, cloud migration, IT service delivery, data strategy, enterprise expansion, and cyber security. Her niche is mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Most recently, she developed a global cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation strategy.

Tammy holds a law degree from Purdue University, a Master's in Business Administration from Western Governor's University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.

Ready to explore how our technology consulting expertise can transform your business?

In a rapidly changing technological landscape, partnering with Sugar Maple Ventures means more than just getting the job done; it means staying ahead, thriving in your industry, and achieving your business objectives with confidence.

Contact us today for a consultation and discover the difference a seasoned, woman-owned consulting firm with a passion for technology can make. Your success is our success, and together, we're forging a brighter, more innovative future.

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