Here's my take, Taurus — pulling together what I know about you (your background as a senior IT pro, developer, CMS builder, mentor, and someone who values simplicity + automation) and what's realistic for your time, skills, and positioning.
IT Services You Should Provide
1. Web Development & Maintenance (Specialized CMS/Custom Sites)
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What to Offer:
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Custom website builds (using your TORO/MILB CMS or modern stacks if client prefers).
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Ongoing maintenance, security, and content updates.
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SEO setup + analytics integration.
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Why You: You're already running 10+ sites, with experience across Classic ASP + SQL Server + custom automation. That's rare and highly valuable.
2. Automation & Systems Integration
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What to Offer:
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Automating repetitive workflows (CRM, email list management, file publishing, payments, content ingestion).
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API integrations (e.g., PayPal, DistroKid, ConvertKit, YouTube, Zapier-style flows).
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Why You: Your “Live-to-Library” system is basically a productized service. Small businesses will pay for that efficiency.
3. Content Management & Digital Publishing
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What to Offer:
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Setup + training for content publishing systems.
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Structuring databases/tables for blogs, music, membership, or e-commerce.
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Why You: You've already built MLIB for your catalog; you can replicate this for others.
4. E-Commerce & Membership Systems
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What to Offer:
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Payment integration (PayPal, Stripe, Square).
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Digital products (downloads, courses, music, PDFs).
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Membership & access control.
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Why You: You're already designing this for your own music/merch setup.
5. IT Mentorship & Consulting
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What to Offer:
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1-on-1 mentoring for aspiring IT pros (esp. young Black men, aligning with TJ Tech Pros).
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Consulting for nonprofits & entrepreneurs who need tech clarity.
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Why You: This ties into your HOPE mission and leverages your leadership experience.
Pricing Recommendations
You don't need to compete with cheap freelancers. Price reflects your expertise + personal attention + tailored systems.
Website Projects
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Single-page / microsite: $500 – $1,000
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Small business site (3–7 pages): $1,500 – $3,500
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Custom CMS or advanced features (e-commerce, membership, automation): $5,000+
Automation / Integration
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Small workflows (1–2 APIs, Zapier-like setup): $500 – $1,000
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Full system automation (end-to-end publishing or membership system): $2,500 – $7,500
Ongoing Support / Retainers
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Basic maintenance & updates: $150 – $300/month
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Advanced (monitoring, security, small dev work, content updates): $500 – $1,000/month
Mentorship / Consulting
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1-on-1 session (60–90 minutes): $150 – $300
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Monthly package (4 sessions): $500 – $1,000
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Workshops / group training: $1,000 – $2,500 (half-day or day-long)
Strategy for You
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Pick 2–3 signature offers (not 10 services).
Example: Custom CMS Websites, Business Automation Packages, IT Mentorship. -
Productize them so clients see clear outcomes.
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“Business in a Box Website” package.
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“Automation Audit + Setup.”
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“Mentorship for IT Career Growth.”
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Tier your pricing so you can serve budget clients without underpricing yourself, while also having premium options.
TO DO: Would you like me to draft packaged service descriptions (like “Bronze / Silver / Gold” tiers with deliverables + pricing) so you can plug them straight into TJ Tech Pros?
