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A personal note

To the people
I’ve supported.

I’ve spent most of my working life supporting small businesses with their IT, being there when help was needed.

I’ve now decided to step back from full-time IT support, take some time to unwind, and move on to new ventures at my own pace.

I’m no longer taking on new clients or ongoing support contracts.

For long-standing clients and close business friends: you know I’ll still be here for you where I reasonably can be, just not always with the same instant response you’ve been used to.

Thank you for your loyalty, trust, and friendship over the years. It’s been a privilege to support you, and your businesses.