AN IT support business based in Grassington has expanded just months after starting.

Cloud1computing was launched last autumn by Stuart Walton and Richard Lewis to offer computer support mainly for home users.

But business has been so good it has taken on a third member of staff and invested in a distinctive new blue Volkswagen Beetle, complete with the company logo.

"We now offer a full range of IT support to both personal users and businesses," said Stuart, who is originally from Cambridgeshire. "This can be anything from the small problems many of us encounter at home, to business network installation and support, along with website design and custom-built computers for those with specialist requirements."

Both Stuart and Richard, who is from Otley, have a engineering background in blue chip companies.

"Our aim is straightforward, to provide first class customer service by offering customers technical solutions without the confusion," added Richard.

As part of their expansion, Ian Whitehead, who has moved from Hebden Bridge to Grassington, brings considerable business network expertise.

Ian has spent his career in the IT world, with a wide range of roles in both the education and private sector.