Why most IT budgets fail
It has less to do with being bad at numbers and more to do with failing to name the leaks:
- SaaS licenses that renew at 30% higher rates
- Devices pushed past warranty until downtime costs six figures
- Cloud invoices spiking month after month
- Projects split across budgets, leaving gaps that the board vetoes
Then, the board cuts what they don’t understand, and you’re left defending a budget full of holes.
What this guide gives you
Not “tips” or “frameworks.” Actual systems that make leaks visible and defensible:
- Five Buckets Method: Sort every dollar into Run, Protect, Improve, People, Unknowns—so finance sees tradeoffs clearly
- 90-Minute Audit: Pull invoices, tag every line, and surface leaks before the board does
- Surprise Spend %: One ratio that proves whether you’re in control or just crossing fingers
- Sector-Specific Notes: Industries like Banking, Healthcare, and Hospitality—mapped to real compliance and margin pressures
Proof that it works
Here’s a quick look at the impact some of our clients have seen from running this playbook:
- $277,536/year saved for one client by stopping avoidable tickets (2025)
- 3.8M+ hours of productivity given back through automation (2025)
- 293,878 proactive tickets resolved vs. 55,634 client-facing (2025)
- 97% CSAT across industries (2025)
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• A 5-year roadmap that accounts for every leak
• Five buckets that force focus and reveal blind spots
• Three metrics your board can’t ignore