SOC 2 or HIPAA on your plate? Let’s get you a straight answer before you spend anything.
Clarity before cost. One text before you hire a consultant or buy software.
Text PJ · 773-544-1231Most first-timers get quoted $30k+ immediately. The real answer depends on your stack, your team size, and whether your controls already exist. Often you’re further along than you think.
Healthcare-adjacent isn’t the same as covered entity. Understanding whether you’re a Business Associate and what that actually requires is 80% of the work — and most teams get it wrong.
Platforms like Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe are great tools — at the right time. Buying before you understand scope wastes budget and creates documentation debt you’ll fix later anyway.
SOC 2 Type I typically runs 3–6 months. Type II requires 6–12 months of evidence collection. HIPAA has no certification — just ongoing compliance. Most operators don’t know which one they actually need.
That’s what SideGuy does.
Customer ask, investor requirement, HIPAA question, or general “should we be doing this.” One text is enough.
Which framework applies, what evidence you likely already have, what gaps exist, and whether software is actually needed.
Plain-English summary of your situation, top risks, and a ranked action list. No retainer to get started. No pressure if your timeline is different.
This helps us give you clarity fast.
Text PJ with 2–3 lines about your situation and we’ll map the cleanest path.
Text PJ · 773-544-1231Most engagements begin with a focused Clarity Session. We review your current stack, team, and driver (customer ask, investor ask, or internal), map which framework actually applies, and identify your top 3 audit risks.
This protects your roadmap, avoids premature tool spend, and keeps your timeline grounded in reality — not a consultant’s preferred engagement model.
Clarity before cost.
Only if a customer, investor, or partner is requiring it — or you’re handling sensitive data at scale. We’ll tell you honestly if it’s premature.
No. Spreadsheets and documented policies can get you to Type I. Tools accelerate evidence collection for Type II — but only after scope is locked.
Type I: 3–6 months to prepare and audit. Type II: 9–15 months including observation period. Starting with clear scope cuts this significantly.
A Clarity Session scoping your driver, framework, existing controls, and the 3 highest-risk gaps. Text PJ with your situation to begin.
Describe your compliance situation in one text. We’ll tell you which framework applies, what your timeline realistically looks like, and what to tackle first.
No retainers. No pitch. No compliance software pre-loaded in the proposal.
Text PJ · 773-544-1231AI automation tools are everywhere right now — but most vendors oversell what they can actually deliver for a small business. The honest answer is that the right tool depends entirely on your existing workflow, team size, and how much time you're losing to manual tasks today.
['Starting with the most complex use case instead of the simplest.', 'Buying a platform before running a 30-day single-use-case pilot.', 'Not involving the staff who will actually use it in the selection process.']
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