if i do backups i am thinking of storing them on my disks at home where they can be safe.
fatfigher ~ It depends how long he's been in business if he's starting few months to a year a vps is the right choice the fact that he could loose money getting fully dedicated server. If starting from the bottom to the top isn't normal then someone is looking at the picture upside down.
Spetsnaz as long as you follow it your good.