# Technology decisions without the guesswork. > Independent IT consultancy in Chippenham and Wiltshire. Plan technology projects, sense-check supplier proposals and make confident IT decisions. Source: https://gwbtec.co.uk/it-consultancy IT Consultancy Practical IT consultancy for businesses that want independent advice, help planning a technology project, or simply a clearer understanding of the options available. [Talk to GWB Tec](https://gwbtec.co.uk/contact) Our approach ## Start with the decision, not the product. We help you understand the options, costs and compromises before you commit to a technology decision. It's very easy to start a project by choosing a product. We prefer to start with a question: **what are you trying to achieve?** [Explore SharePoint Consultancy →](https://gwbtec.co.uk/sharepoint-consultancy) Business need → Options → Decision Independent advice ## Where can an IT consultant help? Perhaps a manual process is taking too long, information is hard to find, or you've outgrown the systems you started with. ### Review a proposal An independent second opinion on a solution someone else has suggested. ### Compare your options Understanding the real differences between the routes available to you. ### Plan a project Mapping out a technology project before committing time or budget. ### Review existing systems Working out what's working, what isn't, and what could improve. ### Plan for growth Thinking ahead to what your business will need as it grows. ### Check your Microsoft 365 licences Making sure you're on the right plans and not paying for things you don't use. Microsoft 365 & SharePoint ## Most businesses use more of Microsoft 365 than they realise Depending how your organisation works, it can help with communication, storage, collaboration and sharing information across your team. ### Microsoft 365 Business email, Teams, OneDrive, user accounts, file sharing and improving an existing setup. ### SharePoint We don't start by asking what kind of SharePoint site you want. We start by asking what information your team needs and how they use it. [Explore SharePoint Consultancy →](https://gwbtec.co.uk/sharepoint-consultancy) "Do we actually need all of this?" GWB Tec can give you an independent second opinion before you commit to a significant technology investment. Sometimes we'll agree with the original recommendation. Sometimes we'll suggest another option. Either way, you'll make the decision with a better understanding of what you're buying. **The technically perfect solution isn't always the right business decision.** We'll help you see what should be addressed now, what can wait, and what to plan for as the business grows. Frequently asked ## IT consultancy questions ### Do we need to know which technology we want? No. Tell us what you're trying to achieve or what's causing difficulty and we'll help explore the options. ### Can you review a proposal from another IT company? Yes. Our aim isn't automatically to disagree; it's to help you make an informed decision. ### Can you help with Microsoft 365? Yes. We can help businesses implement, improve and support Microsoft 365. ### Can you work alongside our existing IT provider? Yes. Consultancy doesn't have to mean replacing whoever currently supports your technology. Keep reading ## Related services and guides Support ### [SharePoint Consultancy](https://gwbtec.co.uk/sharepoint-consultancy) Document management built around your team. Case study ### [Berkia & Whitney](https://gwbtec.co.uk/case-study-berkia-whitney) 28 mailboxes moved to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Guide ### [Microsoft 365 migration checklist](https://gwbtec.co.uk/guide-microsoft-365-migration-checklist) Moving email and files without the disruption. ## Let's talk about what you're trying to achieve You don't need to arrive with a technical specification. Start with the business. [Talk to GWB Tec About IT Consultancy](https://gwbtec.co.uk/contact) --- GWB Tec (formerly GWBrix) is a trading name of GWBaxter Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Company no. 17269247. Phone 01249 471139 · hello@gwbtec.co.uk · Open 9am to 8pm, 7 days a week.