Business Technology · Central Vancouver Island

We've been helping Central Vancouver Island small businesses sort out their technology since 2011.

Whether it's a support issue, a cybersecurity concern, a compliance question, or a specific project, you reach us directly. We listen to what's actually going on, not to what service package we can sell you.

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Sound familiar?

These are the types of problems we've solved.

If any of these sound like your situation, you're in the right place.

My email keeps getting targeted by scammers.

Phishing emails, spoofed addresses, staff clicking dodgy links. It targets small businesses specifically, because the defences are usually thin. We close those gaps.

I have no idea if my business data is properly backed up.

If a hard drive failed or ransomware hit today, would you be able to recover? Most small businesses don't know the honest answer to that question.

My insurer is asking about cybersecurity and I don't know what to tell them.

Cyber-insurance questionnaires can feel like a test with no study guide. We ensure you have the right answers when it matters.

We're drowning in paper and filing cabinets.

You need to find a document in 10 seconds, not 10 minutes. Digital document management changes this.

I'm worried about BC privacy law.

BC's privacy rules are real. We help businesses understand their obligations and put the right protections in place.

I just need something specific done. No monthly contract.

New computers, a network setup, a migration, something broken. We scope it, quote it, and do it.

Why One Cubed

Most IT companies sell you what they have. We find what you actually need.

Local since 2011

Not a national helpdesk or an overseas call centre. We've been on Central Vancouver Island since 2011, we know the local business community, and we show up in person when that's what it takes.

One contact, always

When you call or email, you reach the same person who knows your setup. No tier-1 ticket queues, no starting from scratch with a different tech every time.

Straight talk

We'll tell you what we think you need, including if that's not a monthly contract. We'd rather say "you don't need that yet" upfront than sign you up for something that doesn't fit.

What We Do

Technology help for real business situations.

Every business situation is different. We listen first, then figure out what actually fits.

Ongoing IT Support

Your IT department, without the overhead

When something goes wrong, you want someone who knows your setup and is actually available. With managed IT support from One Cubed, you get a dedicated contact for day-to-day issues, proactive monitoring that catches problems before they become crises, and the peace of mind that someone is genuinely watching out for your systems.

Day-to-day helpdesk: call or email when something breaks
Proactive monitoring so problems get caught early
Updates, patches, and maintenance handled for you
On-site when you need it, remote when you don't
Predictable monthly cost, no bill-shock
Priority response from a contact who knows your systems
Support for the tools you already use: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and common business software

Best for: owner-run businesses with 5 or more staff where technology downtime costs real money.

Cybersecurity

Network, endpoint, and email security: all three covered

Small businesses are targeted specifically because their defences are usually thin. A single successful attack can mean days of downtime, lost data, and serious reputational damage. We secure you across three areas: your email (so scammers can't spoof your domain or trick your staff), your network (so unauthorized access doesn't go undetected), and your endpoints (so every laptop and device is protected, not just the server).

Email authentication: stop scammers spoofing your address
Multi-factor login on all accounts
Endpoint protection for laptops and desktops
Security awareness training for your staff
Firewall setup and network security review
Cyber-insurance questionnaire support

Best for: any business that uses email, handles client data, or wants to qualify for (or lower the cost of) cyber insurance.

Privacy & Compliance

BC privacy law sorted, without the legal fees

If your business collects, stores, or uses personal information about clients or employees, you have obligations under BC's privacy legislation and Canada's federal privacy law. Most small businesses don't know exactly where they stand, or what they'd need to show an auditor, insurer, or regulator. We help you understand your actual obligations, put practical protections in place, and document what you're doing so you can answer questions with confidence.

Privacy review: what data you hold and how it's protected
Gap analysis against federal and BC privacy requirements
Documentation your insurer or lawyer will ask for
Practical fixes, not just a report and a bill

Best for: professional services firms, healthcare-adjacent businesses, non-profits, and any business whose clients share personal information.

Document Management

Off paper. Organised. Found in seconds.

Filing cabinets, shared drives with no structure, documents emailed back and forth: it works until it doesn't. When you need to find something fast, or share it securely with a client, or know that it's backed up, a better system pays for itself quickly. We set up digital document management that fits how your business works. Your team accesses it through any web browser, from any device, with no VPN or special software required.

Find any document in seconds: by name, date, or content
Secure sharing with clients and suppliers
Automatic backups: no more lost files
Access from any browser: office, home, or on the road

Best for: businesses with lots of paperwork, contracts, or records they need to find quickly and protect carefully.

Projects & One-Time Help

Need something specific done? We do that too.

Not every business needs a monthly IT contract. Sometimes you just need a specific thing done properly: a server set up, ten new computers deployed, an email migration from one platform to another, a network redesigned, or something broken that keeps being ignored. We scope it with you, quote it upfront, and do the work. No ongoing commitment unless that's what you decide you want.

New hardware procurement and setup
Email and cloud migrations
Network setup and troubleshooting
Technology assessment: is your current setup actually working for you?
Technology advice: "should I buy this?" questions
Quoted upfront: no surprise invoices

Best for: smaller businesses that manage day-to-day IT themselves but need expert help for specific situations.

How It Works

No sales script. Just a conversation.

Getting started takes 30 minutes and costs nothing. Here's what happens.

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You tell us what's going on.

Use the form below or just call. No commitment, no prep work required. Tell us your situation in plain English: what's broken, what worries you, what you want to achieve. We listen.

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We give you honest advice.

We'll tell you what we think you actually need, including if what you're asking for isn't the right solution for your situation. We'll also tell you honestly if One Cubed isn't the right fit. There's no pressure, no upsell, and no package you have to pick from.

3

We do the work properly.

Whether it's a one-off project or ongoing support, you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs before anything starts. We work until it's done right, and we're around after.

Marius Loots, Founder of One Cubed

About

Hi, I'm Marius.
I've been doing IT on this island since 2011.

I started One Cubed because I kept watching local businesses get burned by IT companies that were either too big to care or too far away to help. The island is a different market. Our businesses are owner-run, lean, and don't have IT departments. What they needed was someone they can trust to sort out technology, and tell them the truth about it.

Our approach is straightforward: we listen to what you're trying to do, figure out the right solution, and implement it properly. We're good at finding creative answers to technology problems and equally good at telling you when something isn't worth the cost or isn't going to work.

Our clients range across Central Vancouver Island, from Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni, from three-person accounting firms to 75-seat networks. Most have been with us for years. The relationship matters more than the transaction, and that shows up in how long people stay.

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Pricing

Transparent about cost from the start.

We don't hide prices. The right number depends on your situation, but here's a realistic starting point.

Ongoing IT Support

From $150/user/mo

Covers helpdesk access, proactive monitoring, and a bundled software stack for your team. No separate licensing surprises. Scope and final price confirmed on a 30-minute call.

Example: a 10-person office with tools, monitoring, and one server typically starts at approx. $1,825/mo.

One-Time Projects

Fixed-price per project

Scoped and quoted upfront. You know the cost before anything starts. No ongoing commitment required.

Easy first step

Security & Compliance Reviews

From $500 flat

A structured review of your email security, privacy posture, or cyber-insurance readiness. Delivered as a plain-English report with practical next steps. No ongoing commitment.

The best way to know what your situation costs is a 30-minute conversation. No commitment required. Start here.

Get in Touch

Tell us what's going on.
We'll be straight with you.

No sales script. You describe your situation, we tell you honestly what we think you need. Whether that leads to working with One Cubed or not.

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You hear from us personally

No auto-responders. We read every message ourselves and follow up to set up a time to talk.

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30 minutes, no commitment

We'll tell you honestly whether One Cubed is the right fit, and if we think there's a better answer, we'll say so.

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You decide what happens next

If it makes sense to work together, we'll scope it and quote it. No pressure.

250-739-4205 hello@one3.works
Central Vancouver Island · Parksville · Qualicum Beach · Nanaimo · Port Alberni

Reviewed personally by Marius, not a ticket system.