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BUSINESS CREATIVE JUNCTION PAGE 35 Big move for Local Company A company that started less than 4 years ago, has secured a place in Whangarei’s fastest growing shopping district. GSM Solutions has recently moved from Rathbone Street to the Okara roundabout. One of the company’s three directors, Anthony Collins says the move will al- low customers more parking space and a shop where they can easily wait to have devices fixed. “It also means that they can drop in, then go off shopping while we work,” he says. Originally started by husband and wife duo, Ivan and Dayna Levy in 2014, the company specialise in smartphone and tablet repairs. Anthony bought into the company in 2015, allowing them to expand their services to offer residential and commercial IT solu- tions. “We are basically a one-stop-shop for ev- eryth ing technology related,” he says. plans to provide the best customer service in the industry. Anthony comes from a background in IT, having spent nearly 15 years in the indus- try. “Customer service is so important to us,” says Anthony. “We are a local business, in an industry where you don’t often see the person on the other end of the phone.” “Technology is constantly advancing and it’s really cool to keep up to date with that,” he says. Ivan brings a wealth of knowledge sur- rounding smartphones after working for some of New Zealand’s leading providers. Dayna knows technology, and has worked in sales for a number of retailers before starting GSM Solutions. All three directors work the business around their respective families, who call Whangarei home. Having a shop front which suited their customers’ needs was part of the trio’s Phone 7 Screen Replacement - $280 Samsung S7 Screen Replacement - $350 Computer & Laptop Repairs from $25 [email protected] 09 430 7200 2 Okara Drive gsmsolutions.co.nz facebook.com/gsmsolutionswhangarei MAKING TECHNOLOGY GREAT AGAIN The new, bigger shop also means that the company can easily offer custom-built computer sales. “We can build a computer that perfectly matches your needs, which means you’re not paying for something you don’t need. This makes buying a computer way more affordable.” You can find GSM Solutions at 2 Okara Drive, or visit their website on www. gsmsolutions.co.nz.