{"id":3401,"date":"2025-12-15T21:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/?page_id=3401"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:21:00","slug":"it-advisory-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/it-advisory-services\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Advisory Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n    <section class=\"block block_hero pb-68 \">\r\n        <div class=\"container container-hero ph\">\r\n            <div class=\"row row-hero\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-hero\">\r\n                                            <!-- <span\r\n                            class=\"hero-label subtitle t-white pb-17 mb-17\"><\/span> -->\r\n                        <h1\r\n                            class=\"hero-label subtitle t-white pb-17 mb-17\">Make Better Technology Decisions<\/h1>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"hero-title\"><h1                                class=\"t-white t-h1\">IT advisory services for small and medium businesses<\/h1><\/div>\r\n                                                            \r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary mt-34\">Contact Us<\/a>\r\n                                                                             <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"container container-bandeau bottom-top ph\">\r\n                <div class=\"row pt-68\">\r\n                    <div class=\"bandeau t-center\">\r\n                        <div class=\"bandeau-content p-68\">\r\n                            \r\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"bandeau-title\"><h2 class=\"t-h1\">\r\n                                        Simple, practical IT guidance aligned with your growth<\/h2>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            \r\n                            <div class=\"bandeau-description\"><p>As your business grows, your needs evolve and technology risks increase. With our IT advisory services, you receive clear, human-centred, and practical support to help you make the right decisions \u2014 without jargon, without surprises, and without disrupting your operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"961\">You want your IT to work properly, support your growth, and never become an obstacle. <strong>Our role<\/strong> is to <strong>clarify<\/strong> your priorities, <strong>identify<\/strong> your risks, <strong>recommend<\/strong> the actions that deliver the greatest impact, and <strong>provide<\/strong> a technology roadmap that reduces downtime and strengthens business continuity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1028\">We turn IT complexity into simple, profitable business decisions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 49px; top: 174px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n                                    Speak with a Technician                                <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n    <section class=\"block block_tabs pt-68 mt-68 pb-68 \">\n        <div class=\"container container-tabs ph\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"section-title\">\n                            <h2 class=\"t-h2 t-center\">\n                                What our IT advisory services cover                            <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                            <div class=\"tabs mt-34\">\n                            <div class=\"tabs-toggle-wrap\">\n                                <div class=\"tabs-toggle mb-34 bottom-top\">\n                                    <button class=\"tab-btn active\" data-tab=\"it-audit\">IT audit<\/button><button class=\"tab-btn \" data-tab=\"it-master-plan\">IT master plan<\/button><button class=\"tab-btn \" data-tab=\"strategic-it-planning\">Strategic IT planning<\/button><button class=\"tab-btn \" data-tab=\"it-consulting\">IT consulting<\/button>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"tabs-items-container pb-34 bottom-top\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-item active\" data-tab=\"it-audit\">\n                                        <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"tabs-content-inner p-68\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illustration-10.svg);\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"title\">\n                                                        <h3 class=\"mb-34\">\n                                                            IT audit: understand your risks and priorities                                                        <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-content\"><p>Get a clear picture of the health of your IT environment: security, backups, performance, Law 25 compliance, infrastructure, and user support. You quickly understand what needs to be fixed \u2014 and most importantly, why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/it-advisory-services\/it-audit\/\" class=\"btn mt-34\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"tabs-item \" data-tab=\"it-master-plan\">\n                                        <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"tabs-content-inner p-68\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illustration-10.svg);\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"title\">\n                                                        <h3 class=\"mb-34\">\n                                                            IT master plan: the roadmap for the next 3 years                                                        <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-content\"><p>We build a structured plan that allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">control your technology investments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eliminate unexpected costs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">modernize your systems at your own pace.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An IT master plan reduces your exposure to system failures and increases your credibility with clients and partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute;left: -3px;top: 119px\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/it-advisory-services\/it-master-plan\/\" class=\"btn mt-34\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"tabs-item \" data-tab=\"strategic-it-planning\">\n                                        <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"tabs-content-inner p-68\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illustration-10.svg);\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"title\">\n                                                        <h3 class=\"mb-34\">\n                                                            Strategic IT planning: align IT with your business objectives                                                        <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-content\"><p>Your IT strategy should support your sales, operational efficiency, and customer experience. We align your technologies with your growth objectives and budget constraints through strategic IT planning.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute;left: -27px;top: -9px\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/?page_id=1751\" class=\"btn mt-34\">Learn More<\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"tabs-item \" data-tab=\"it-consulting\">\n                                        <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"tabs-content-inner p-68\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illustration-10.svg);\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"title\">\n                                                        <h3 class=\"mb-34\">\n                                                            IT consulting: an expert when you need one                                                        <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-content\"><p>Need to validate a decision? 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Prepare a project?<br data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/turnkey-it-services\/it-support\/\">Our advisors<\/a> provide targeted support based on your current challenges, delivering concrete, actionable recommendations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute;left: -14px;top: -9px\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($){\n            \/\/ Add 'active' class to the first tab button and tab item\n        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entrepreneurs choose Groupe SL<\/h2><\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"content mb-34\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reduced downtime<\/strong> and improved operational continuity.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Clear recommendations<\/strong> explained in business language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Strategic vision<\/strong> that avoids unnecessary expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Human-centred support<\/strong> \u2014 never imposed, always adapted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prioritization based on real risks<\/strong>, not technology trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Budget discipline<\/strong> and elimination of financial surprises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep experience with growing Qu\u00e9bec SMBs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our goal: to let you focus on your business \u2014 not on technology.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -4px; top: 175px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/company\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n                                    About Us                                <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"right-col col right-left\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" 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                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icone-check.svg\" alt=\"Enhanced cybersecurity through proactive management and continuous monitoring\">\n                                                                                                                                                    <span class=\"t-h3\">\n                                                        Enhanced cybersecurity through proactive management and continuous monitoring                                                    <\/span>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                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                                                                                        <div class=\"case-title\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"t-h3\">Assessment<\/h3>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"case-content\">\n                                                <div class=\"case-text\"><p>Interviews and analysis of your IT environment to identify risks, business challenges, and technology priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"case scale\">\n                                        <div class=\"case-header\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scale\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/data-security.png\" alt=\"Action plan\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"case-title\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"t-h3\">Action plan<\/h3>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"case-content\">\n                                                <div class=\"case-text\"><p>Recommendations, 12- to 36-month planning, and prioritization based on impact and budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            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                                     <div class=\"case-text\"><p>We help implement the actions or oversee involved partners. You choose the pace \u2014 we secure the roadmap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\r\n    <section class=\"block block_text-image pv-68 \" id=\"block_6f16d3230c16fd13b889524e9ab4f5bb\">\r\n        <div class=\"container ph\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"content flex-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"left-col col\">\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"mb-34\">How much do IT advisory services cost ?<\/h2><\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"content mb-34\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every business is different. Pricing depends on :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the number of employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the maturity of your IT environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the desired scope (audit, master plan, consulting).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We always provide a <strong data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3891\">clear estimate upfront<\/strong>, before any commitment, with no hidden fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n                                    Request an initial exploratory meeting                                <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"right-col col right-left\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/conseilsti1000-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\r\n                        \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n    <section class=\"block block_cta-3 wave pv-68 \">\n        <div class=\"container ph\">\n            <div class=\"row left-right\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"cta-title\"><span class=\"t-h2 t-center t-white\">Ready to clarify your IT priorities ?<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"description t-center\"><p>Your time is valuable. A well-done assessment can help you avoid multiple disruptions and unexpected expenses over the next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupesl.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary mt-34\">Schedule a meeting with an IT advisor<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n\n    <section class=\"block block_faq \">\n        <div class=\"container ph pb-68 bottom-top\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"content-header\">\n                                                    <div class=\"label t-center mb-17\">\n                                <span class=\"subtitle\">\n                                    Answers to your questions                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"title t-h2 t-center\">\n                                <h2 class=\"mb-34\">\n                                    FAQ &#8211; IT advisory services                                <\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"faq-container bottom-top\">\n                                                    <div class=\"faq-items\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item case\">\n                                        <div class=\"faq-question\">\n                                                                                            <h3 class=\"question\">What are IT advisory services for SMBs?<\/h3>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"7\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M1.30762 1L6.30762 6L11.3076 1\" stroke=\"#496785\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-reponse\">\n                                                <div class=\"reponse\"><p>They provide strategic guidance to help you better plan investments, reduce risks, and make informed technology decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item case\">\n                                        <div class=\"faq-question\">\n                                                                                            <h3 class=\"question\">When does an SMB need IT advisory services?<\/h3>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"7\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M1.30762 1L6.30762 6L11.3076 1\" stroke=\"#496785\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-reponse\">\n                                                <div class=\"reponse\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When disruptions increase, costs become unpredictable, or growth requires a more structured technology environment.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item case\">\n                                        <div class=\"faq-question\">\n                                                                                            <h3 class=\"question\">What is the difference between an IT audit and an IT master plan?<\/h3>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"7\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M1.30762 1L6.30762 6L11.3076 1\" stroke=\"#496785\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-reponse\">\n                                                <div class=\"reponse\"><p>An audit analyzes your current situation. A master plan defines your future roadmap, including priorities and budgets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item case\">\n                                        <div class=\"faq-question\">\n                                                                                            <h3 class=\"question\">Can IT advisory services help with Law 25 compliance?<\/h3>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"7\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M1.30762 1L6.30762 6L11.3076 1\" stroke=\"#496785\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-reponse\">\n                                                <div class=\"reponse\"><p>Yes. We assess your current posture, identify gaps, and propose a plan to achieve compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item case\">\n                                        <div class=\"faq-question\">\n                                                                                            <h3 class=\"question\">Does Groupe SL also implement the recommendations?<\/h3>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"7\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"Vector\" d=\"M1.30762 1L6.30762 6L11.3076 1\" stroke=\"#496785\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-reponse\">\n                                                <div class=\"reponse\"><p>Yes. 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