Company	$ / hr	$ / Task	Ref.
Mainstay Computing	68
Connect Pro (Future Shop)		~100	CP
Easy Tech Force (Staples)		~129	ETF
J & B	~80	*
London Drugs	80	*
Rapid Edge	128 - 148 (!!)		RE
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*Some companies charge by the task ($X to fix problem Y). Very rarely will we be called in to fix a single problem; 99% of the time we are called in to fix a myriad of issues... a good tech will be able to solve numerous problems at the same time.

Paying by the solution is a ridiculous way to bill. Mainstay Computing charges by the hour, and prides itself on delivering meaningful results efficiently.

By operating as a home-based business we are able to dramatically reduce our operational overhead, thereby significantly reducing the fees charged to our customers.  In addition, by eliminating a static store front we are able to rapidly respond to customer needs.  This fusion of economical service coupled with rapid response has allowed us to enjoy consistently positive customer feedback.

Good For Business

Not only are we cheap (errr, make that Cost Effective), but we are damn good at what we do.

Our focus on commercial enterprises (small business environments) has given us real insight into how to efficiently and effectively offer meaningful results for your business.

What this means is we are experienced at rapidly responding to an IT emergency, quickly assessing the situation, and deploying real solutions right away. We can also offer solutions that can help you grow and protect your business:

deploying servers	utilitizing cloud-based computing	integrating mobile computing
workflow optimization	working from home	system security
bridging offices	data backups	office virtualization
network security

We do not hold our customers to a monthly contract where large amounts of money are charged for very little return (ahem, what do I get for my money?), nor do we operate "only during business hours".

We do not have a complicated pricing scheme. It's a flat charge that applies to our time and not to the equipment or the technology that we are working on. There is nothing intrinsically more pricey about a Mac, so why would you charge differently for your time? A server may take longer to work on, but our rate for that time doesn't change.

We operate "on call" and only when needed. We keep fantastic records that accurately track our efforts on your behalf and we document any and all changes made to your network. To date, we have not seen one other company on the Coast offer anything that compares.

We have a portfolio of terrific customers, and can provide excellent references.

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