Services

Three ways to build stronger technology decision-making.

The service model is designed to meet small businesses where they are, from structured self-assessment through ongoing strategic advisory support.

DIY Kits

Self-serve assessment tools

A practical starting point for leaders who want structure before they commit to a deeper engagement.

  • Technology maturity questionnaires
  • Scoring calculators and interpretation guidance
  • Prioritized roadmap templates
  • Quick-win action checklists

Best for owners who want immediate clarity, internal discussion tools, and a low-friction way to understand current gaps.

Assisted Coaching

Guided interpretation and prioritization

Coaching adds human judgment to the assessment process so teams can translate findings into specific decisions and next actions.

  • Assessment review sessions
  • 90-minute advisory calls
  • Written summary and prioritization guidance
  • Limited follow-up support

Best for leaders who want an expert to pressure-test assumptions, clarify tradeoffs, and keep momentum after the initial assessment.

Consulting / Fractional Advisory

Ongoing strategic technology leadership

Advisory engagements support organizations that need a stronger technology governance model, clearer risk management, and executive-level guidance without building a full internal function.

  • Technology maturity assessments
  • Cybersecurity governance and risk advisory
  • Operational resilience and continuity planning
  • Fractional CIO or vCISO support

Best for businesses ready for a structured advisory relationship and a more deliberate operating model.

Practical Delivery

Advice built for operating reality, not presentation theater.

Each engagement is designed to help a small business make better decisions with the team, budget, and operational complexity it actually has. The goal is useful structure, not a stack of recommendations that only make sense for larger companies.

That means focused assessments, clear priorities, and advisory support that can mature alongside the business rather than overwhelm it.

Engagement Principles

What Maco Strategy does differently

  • Advises from a governance and business-outcomes perspective
  • Translates technical risk into executive decisions
  • Builds right-sized structure instead of enterprise bureaucracy
  • Stays focused on advisory, not break/fix or managed services

Common client objectives

  • Understand where technology maturity stands today
  • Reduce uncertainty around cybersecurity priorities
  • Improve operational continuity and role clarity
  • Create a realistic roadmap for stronger governance
  • Access senior-level judgment without a full-time hire