Cloud Optimization Riverview Millworks relies on AWS and Route 53 alongside a Microsoft stack (Microsoft 365, Windows Server, ASP.NET, and IIS). With a lean team (2-10 employees), there is a clear opportunity to offer affordable cloud optimization and ongoing managed services. Propose a starter engagement for AWS cost governance, IAM best practices, routine backups and disaster recovery, and 24/7 monitoring and incident response.

Microsoft Security Because they already use Microsoft 365, there is potential to upsell security and productivity enhancements such as Defender for Office 365, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, and device management. Offer onboarding, licensing optimization, and admin training to improve collaboration for a small team while increasing stickiness.

DevOps Modernization Their use of ASP.NET and IIS on Windows Server suggests legacy or in-house apps that could benefit from modernization. Propose a lightweight DevOps or modernization engagement: upgrade to current .NET versions, containerize or migrate to AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk or ECS, and set up CI/CD pipelines to reduce manual toil for a small team.

Security Compliance As a research services firm, data security and regulatory readiness are likely priorities. Offer security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and SOC 2 or ISO readiness support, plus encryption at rest and secure backup strategies in AWS, with an incident response plan and ongoing monitoring tailored to a small organization.

Growth Partnerships With revenue of 0-1M and a small headcount, Riverview Millworks may respond well to flexible, affordable partnerships and local market opportunities. Propose entry via low cost SaaS licenses, pay as you go analytics or data tools, and exploring partnerships with regional universities and grant funded research projects to drive growth, while cross-selling related services to similar SMBs in the sector.