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Whether you need a second opinion on your existing agency's performance, an audit of your website or marketing setup, help managing a technical project, or strategic advice on a technology decision, we provide independent, unbiased guidance you can trust.

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The Problem

Small Businesses Shouldn't Have to Navigate Technical Decisions Alone

The Knowledge Gap

You know your business inside and out, but navigating technical decisions isn't your area of expertise (and it shouldn't have to be). That's where we come in. We provide the independent, technical perspective you need to make well-informed decisions and protect your investment.

Most small businesses don't have an in-house technical team. When a technology vendor sends a proposal, you may have no way to gauge if it's reasonable. If your operational software underperforms, you probably wouldn't know if you need a small fix or a foundational change. When a contractor says they need another $10,000 to "rank your website on Google," you might wonder if that's legitimate or if you're being squeezed.

This knowledge gap leaves businesses vulnerable. We've seen clients locked into expensive monthly contracts for work that never gets done. We've seen proposals full of vague line items and language that raises red flags. We've seen owners locked out of their own domains and data when a vendor decides to hold it hostage. By the time most business owners realize what's happening, the damage is done.

We give you a second opinion you can trust. One that is independent, unbiased, and focused entirely on what's best for your business.

Why This Matters to Us

We believe that small businesses deserve better.

Small businesses are the pillars of our communities. They create jobs, support families, and keep our towns running. Yet when it comes to technology, they're often treated as easy marks and sold solutions they don't need by people who won't be around to fix the problems they create.

For years, we've been the ones business owners call after the damage is done: after the project is six months late, after the budget is blown with nothing to show for it, or after the vendor has disappeared. We've untangled the messes, rebuilt what was broken, and helped people move forward.

We'd rather prevent the problem than fix it, though. That's why we do this work. We want to be in your corner from the start so that your projects and plans succeed. Every small business deserves someone who will give them an honest assessment, explain things in plain language, and look out for their best interests.

This isn't just a service we offer. It's why we exist.

Ways We Support You

Honest Answers, Better Outcomes: Technical Consulting for Small Businesses

Independent audits, project guidance, vendor oversight, and strategic advice for small businesses navigating complex technology decisions.

Vendor & Agency Accountability

A website migration that tanked your rankings. Ad management fees for an account no one's touched. Monthly reports that don't match reality. When something's gone wrong, we help you understand what happened, assess the damage, and chart a path forward.

Common Use Cases:

  • Post-migration SEO and traffic recovery
  • Ad account performance assessments
  • Marketing retainer value audits
  • Vendor deliverable reviews
  • Agency transition or exit planning

Technical Audits & Assessments

Something feels off, but you're not sure what. We audit your existing website, marketing infrastructure, analytics setup, or custom platform to identify issues, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. You get a clear report with actionable recommendations.

Common Use Cases:

  • Website performance & SEO audits
  • Marketing tracking & analytics reviews
  • Custom platform architecture assessments
  • Security & compliance evaluations
  • Process efficiency audits

Strategic Technology Consulting

You're facing a technology decision and need unbiased guidance. Should you rebuild or refactor? Migrate platforms or stay put? Hire in-house or outsource? We provide strategic consulting to help you make informed decisions that align with your business goals.

Common Use Cases:

  • "Should we rebuild our website or refresh it?"
  • "Is this platform migration worth the cost?"
  • "Should we build custom or buy off-the-shelf?"
  • "What technology stack makes sense for us?"
  • "How do we scale our current systems?"

Project Guidance & Management

You're running a technical project but don't have the bandwidth or expertise to manage the details. We help define requirements, coordinate with developers or vendors, track progress, and keep things on schedule so you can focus on your business.

Common Use Cases:

  • Website redesign or rebuild projects
  • Custom software implementation
  • Platform migrations
  • Multi-vendor coordination
  • Technical requirements definition

Why Work With Us

The Stratelios Difference: Independent, Experienced, Transparent

Independent by Design

We're not resellers for any platform, tool, or vendor. We don't get paid when you choose a particular solution. Our recommendations are based solely on what makes sense for your business.

Enterprise Expertise for Small Business

Our standards come from previous roles as enterprise software engineers, where mistakes are expensive and shortcuts don't fly. We hold ourselves and the vendors we evaluate to that same bar.

Clear, Jargon-Free Communication

We won't bury you in technical jargon or hand you a report full of acronyms. You'll understand exactly what we found, what it means for your business, and what to do about it.

Questions & Answers

Technology Consulting FAQ

Common questions about audits, vendor oversight, and technology consulting.

Yes. We conduct website audits that cover performance, SEO, mobile usability, security, and conversion paths. You'll get a prioritized report of issues with clear explanations of what's wrong, why it matters, and what it would take to fix it.

You can use the report to guide your own team, hand it to a developer, or have us help you find someone to do the work.

Yes. We review proposals for websites, custom software, marketing services, and other technology projects. We evaluate the scope, identify red flags or vague language, assess whether the pricing is reasonable, and give you a clear recommendation.

If the proposal is solid, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll explain why and suggest what to ask for or look for instead.

Yes. We can review what your agency has actually done by examining change histories, analytics data, ad account activity, and deliverables. We'll give you a clear picture of whether the work matches what you're paying for.

If there are gaps, we'll help you understand your options, whether that's having a direct conversation with the agency, renegotiating the scope, or transitioning to someone else.

Yes. This is one of the most common issues we see. Post-migration traffic drops are often caused by missing redirects, changed URL structures, lost metadata, or technical SEO issues that weren't addressed during the move. We'll audit the migration, identify what went wrong, and provide a recovery plan.

The sooner you address these issues, the faster you can recover lost rankings and traffic.

Yes. We can help define requirements, evaluate and select vendors, and manage the project from kickoff to launch. We handle the technical details, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards so you can stay focused on running your business.

You stay informed and in control without having to manage day-to-day coordination yourself.

Maybe -- but not always. Sometimes the problem is the platform, and sometimes it's how the platform was configured or implemented. We'll evaluate your current setup, understand what's not working, and help you determine whether a migration is truly necessary or if there's a better path forward.

Migrations are expensive and disruptive. We'll make sure you're not switching platforms only to inherit the same problems in a new system.

Yes. This is one of the most common decisions we help businesses think through. Off-the-shelf solutions are faster and cheaper to start, but they come with limitations. Custom builds offer flexibility but require more investment and ongoing maintenance.

We'll help you weigh the trade-offs based on your specific needs, budget, and growth plans so you make the right choice for your situation, not just the easiest one.

Initial conversations are always free. If you just want to talk through a situation, ask a quick question, or get a gut check on something, we're happy to help. If it's something that requires deeper work, we'll let you know and scope it properly.

Beyond that, pricing depends on the scope of work. A proposal review or single-topic consultation is typically a fixed fee. Website audits, vendor assessments, and project management engagements are scoped based on complexity.

After an initial conversation, we'll provide a clear, fixed-price quote so you know exactly what you're paying for before we start.

Both. We offer standalone consulting, including audits, reviews, and strategic advice, that you can take to any vendor or team. We also build websites, dashboards, and custom platforms ourselves.

If you want us to do the work, we can. If you'd rather use someone else and just need guidance, that's fine too. We'll be upfront about which approach makes the most sense for your situation.

Flexible Engagement

How We Work Together

Our consulting and oversight services are flexible and tailored to what you need. We don't require long-term commitments unless ongoing oversight makes sense for your situation.

One-Time Engagements

Single proposal reviews, audits, or consultations. You bring us a specific question or document, we provide a clear analysis and recommendation, and you move forward with confidence.

Typical timeline: 1-2 weeks

Ongoing Oversight

Periodic check-ins, project monitoring, or continuous vendor accountability. We review work at key milestones, evaluate progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards throughout the engagement.

Typical timeline: Duration of project

Pricing depends on the complexity of the review or scope of oversight. We'll provide a clear, fixed-price quote after an initial consultation so you know exactly what you're paying for before we start.

Who We Serve

Serving Small Businesses in Kansas & Missouri Since 2012

We partner with new and established small businesses that need digital systems and infrastructure built around how they actually operate.

Based in Kansas City, we work primarily with manufacturing, distribution, professional services, B2B, and ecommerce companies across Kansas and the Kansas City metro.

About Our Typical Client

Annual Revenue or Funding

$500K–10M

Team Size

5-25

These aren't requirements.

Service Areas

We're based in Kansas City and primarily serve businesses throughout Kansas and the Kansas City metro. Most projects include on-site working sessions combined with remote collaboration.

Kansas

  • Kansas City, KS
  • Johnson County, KS
  • Overland Park
  • Olathe
  • Lenexa
  • Shawnee
  • Lawrence
  • Topeka
  • Wichita

Kansas City Metro (Missouri)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Jackson County, MO
  • Lee's Summit
  • Independence

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