# Practical IT checklists

[Read the public page](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides)

These guides help you record what you know and prepare a useful support request.

## A practical ASD Essentials guide for small business

- [Read A practical ASD Essentials guide for small business](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/asd-essentials-small-business-guide)

A practical way to review access, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, backups, websites and AI using the new ASD Essentials guidance.

## Office IT access checklist

- [Read Office IT access checklist](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/office-it-access-checklist)

Record who should reach your office accounts and client files. Use an approved role, a safe test and a clear handover for staff and supplier changes.

## Hospitality IT opening checklist

- [Read Hospitality IT opening checklist](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/hospitality-it-opening-checklist)

Check the technology your next service period depends on. Record safe test results, vendor contacts and the next action when something does not work.

## Tradie IT handover checklist

- [Read Tradie IT handover checklist](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/tradie-it-handover-checklist)

Record the accounts, job files and devices your trades business needs to keep working when a person, phone or supplier changes.

## A small business IT checklist

- [Read A small business IT checklist](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/small-business-it-checklist)

Check business ownership, access, devices, recovery and website enquiries. Use the results to set practical IT priorities.

## What to send when you ask for IT help

- [Read What to send when you ask for IT help](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/guides/before-you-ask-for-it-help)

Send the problem, impact, timing and exact error when asking for IT help. Keep passwords and sensitive records out of the enquiry.