Break/Fix vs Managed IT in Los Angeles\n\nBreak/fix made sense in 2010. In 2026, with phishing, ransomware, and compliance pressure, most LA small businesses are better served by a managed model.\n\n## When break/fix still works\n\n- Fewer than 5 employees\n- No regulated data\n- No compliance obligations\n\n## When to switch to managed IT\n\n- 10+ employees\n- Any handling of PHI, PII, or financial data\n- Remote or hybrid workforce\n- Cyber insurance requirements\n\nThis article is sponsored by Pacific Coast IT.