Page 16 • The HERALD • 25th January 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick is issue’s featured member of the Waterside Network Group is greenwood-IT. Founded by John Greenwood, greenwood-IT o ers computer servicing and support for small businesses and home users in the Waterside and across the New Forest. It’s not uncommon for businesses to neglect their IT needs until it’s too late, which is a strange approach when computers are so essential to operating almost any organisation. greenwood-IT can help you stay ahead of the problems by analysing your set up and suggesting staged upgrades. is helps spread the cost and minimises the disruption. For some users, another aspect that is o en overlooked is antivirus, security and back-up. Protecting your computer network, and ensuring you have access to all your les even if the worst does happen, can be a steep learning curve, but with greenwood-IT’s straight-forward advice and solutions you’ll soon have your equipment protected and secure. is extends to wireless set-up, remote working, disaster recovery, and e-Commerce credit card processing and compliance. If you require support and advice, or need a hardware or so ware problem troubleshooting, then greenwoodIT’s many years of experience and knowledge will get you to where you need to be. If you’re a home user this may be a troublesome laptop, or, if you’re nding that home-working is becoming a permanent arrangement, you may require assistance in getting your home o ce set up e ciently and securely. John’s friendly and informed approach, coupled with over 40 years’ experience, means that he has extensive knowledge to draw upon to ensure you, and your business, remain functioning e ectively. So, if anything computerrelated leaves you quaking, or if you know you’ve been storing up IT problems by ignoring your current set up, then perhaps it’s time to talk to greenwood-IT. To learn more, please use the contact details opposite or visit their website at: www.greenwood-it.co.uk e last couple of years have been a trying time for personal nances with rising energy bills being a major worry for many households. 2024 promises more ups and downs ahead – so what can you do to make sure you’re not paying more than you need to? at’s where I can help. As Fair Bills, I can help you make sure you’re paying the best possible price for your gas, electricity, broadband and mobile phones. I can even assist with boiler and homecare cover, and household insurance. I’m partnered with UW (Utility Warehouse), the UK’s only genuine multi-service provider, and winner of the Uswitch Best Value For Money award 2023. UW o er the UK’s cheapest energy, and should you take two or more services you can save an additional £50. So how does it work? I visit your home at your convenience and go through your current bills with you to show you what you could be saving. ere’s no pressure, and you’ll be able to see for yourself exactly how you can bene t. My aim is to be friendly, helpful, and to save you money. What’s more, if you choose to switch, I’ll be on hand every step of the way to help with any technical issues, such as swapping routers, SIM cards, showing you how to supply meter readings. You’ve nothing to lose, and there’s a good chance you’ve something to gain. To discover more about how I can help you, call me on 07823 554362 or visit www. uw.partners/claire.curl HELP WITH YOUR BILLS by Claire Hewett-Curl, Fair Bills Claire Hewett-Curl John Greenwood, greenwood-IT
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