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Software, hardware & licensing without the waste

If you run a cafe, clinic, retail store, or service business in Australia, the software salesperson always sells you more seats than you need, the hardware vendor always upsells you a faster machine, and the licensing renewal arrives with a price jump and no explanation.

iWizz helps Australian SMEs choose the right software stack, the hardware that runs it, and the licences that keep you legal — without paying for seats, boxes, and renewals you will never use.

What we help with

  • Software selection: Which tools fit your business — accounting, booking, inventory, payroll, CRM, email, and productivity.
  • Hardware procurement: Laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, printers, networking — what to buy, where to buy it, and how much to pay.
  • Licensing optimisation: How many seats you actually need, which plan fits your usage, and when to negotiate or switch.
  • Vendor negotiation: Getting the right price, avoiding lock-in, and reading the contract so you know what happens when you grow or shrink.
  • Lifecycle planning: When to upgrade, when to replace, and when to stick with what you have.

Why SMEs overpay

Most Australian SMEs overpay for software and hardware because:

  • Vendors sell what earns them margin: The salesperson gets paid on seats, add-ons, and support plans — not on helping you buy less.
  • Enterprise pricing for SME budgets: You pay per-user for tools where most of your team only logs in once a month.
  • Renewals that auto-increase: The price was fine last year, but this year it jumped 20% and the renewal came due before you noticed.
  • Hardware that does not fit the job: You bought the spec the vendor recommended, not the spec your team actually needs.
  • Licences you do not use: Five Adobe seats for the one person who edits photos. Ten Office licences when seven would do.

How we help

  1. Map what you actually use: We audit your current software, hardware, and licences — what you use, what you pay, and where the waste is.
  2. Recommend what fits: We recommend tools, hardware, and licence plans that match your team size, workflow, and budget.
  3. Procure and negotiate: We source quotes, negotiate pricing, and handle the vendor back-and-forth so you get the right price.
  4. Set up and migrate: We set up the new tools, migrate your data, and train your team — not just send you a login.
  5. Monitor and optimise: We review your software and licensing annually to cut unused seats, switch plans, or renegotiate renewals.

Industries we work with

iWizz works with Australian SMEs in hospitality, retail, health, and service businesses:

  • Hospitality: Cafes, restaurants, bars — POS, booking, accounting, payroll, and email.
  • Retail: Fashion, furniture, automotive — Shopify, Square, inventory, CRM, and office software.
  • Health & clinics: Physios, dentists, medical, wellness — practice management, booking, billing, and compliance software.
  • Services: Trade, professional, creative — job management, accounting, project tools, and communication.

Software we recommend

Common software stack for Australian SMEs:

  • Accounting: Xero (most flexible), QuickBooks (if you are already on it), MYOB (for larger payroll).
  • Email and productivity: Google Workspace (most SMEs), Microsoft 365 (if you need Outlook and Word).
  • Ecommerce: Shopify (retail stores), Square (hospitality and in-person), WooCommerce (WordPress sites).
  • Booking: Square Appointments, Calendly, or custom booking tools built for your workflow.
  • CRM: HubSpot (free tier works for most SMEs), Pipedrive (sales-focused), Zoho (budget-conscious).
  • Payroll: Xero Payroll, Employment Hero, KeyPay.
  • Project management: Notion (flexible), Asana (task-heavy), Monday (visual workflows).

Hardware we recommend

Hardware recommendations for Australian SMEs:

  • Laptops: MacBook Air M3 (most office work), Lenovo ThinkPad (Windows-required), Dell XPS (high-performance).
  • Desktops: Mac Mini M4 (office desks), Intel NUC (Windows compact), custom builds (specific workloads).
  • Tablets: iPad (most mobile use), Surface Pro (Windows required on tablet).
  • Phones: iPhone (team consistency), Samsung Galaxy (Android preference, better value).
  • Printers: Brother laser (reliable, cheap toner), HP OfficeJet (colour and scan on budget).
  • Networking: Ubiquiti UniFi (reliable business networking), TP-Link Omada (budget alternative).

Where to buy hardware in Australia

We source hardware from:

  • Apple: Direct from Apple for Mac, iPad, iPhone — education pricing if you qualify.
  • JB Hi-Fi Business: Good for laptops, tablets, and phones — business account pricing available.
  • Mwave, Scorptec: Desktop components, custom builds, and PC hardware — Melbourne-based pickup or delivery.
  • Officeworks: Printers, monitors, cables, and office peripherals — Australia-wide, fast delivery.
  • Amazon AU: Networking gear, accessories, and peripherals — check warranty coverage.

Licensing audit

We audit your current licensing to find:

  • Seats you pay for but never use
  • Plans you can downgrade without losing features
  • Renewals coming due where you can negotiate or switch
  • Compliance gaps where you need more licences to stay legal
  • Duplicate tools where two products do the same job

Read our blog post on software, hardware, and licences without the waste.

Melbourne studio, clients Australia-wide

The studio is at 40 Porter Street, Prahran, but clients are national. Software, hardware, and licensing work anywhere your business runs.

Get a quote

If your business needs software selection, hardware procurement, or licensing optimisation — call 0417 518 940 or email tim@iwizz.com.au.

iWizz quotes in writing, exclusive of GST. ABN 48 431 193 923.

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0417 518 940 tim@iwizz.com.au