Linux infrastructure.Private AI.Reliable systems.
System reliability, backups and cybersecurity for small businesses.
Practical help to run dependable Linux systems, set up local/private AI on suitable hardware, and protect the work your business relies on.
We diagnose the problem, agree the scope and price, carry out the work and check the result. Start with a specific repair, an AI suitability review or a backup restore test. One-off jobs and scoped monthly Linux support are available.
Send a short description of the system and the result you need.
Starting prices cover straightforward, agreed work. Hardware, hosting, software and other third-party costs are separate. Larger projects are quoted before work starts.
Specialist starting points
Choose a useful first step.
Starting prices are for straightforward, well-scoped jobs. We confirm the final scope and price before work begins.
Start with a practical, clearly scoped job.
Small jobs are welcome too. Get help with an everyday document, spreadsheet, website or computer problem, with the scope agreed first.
Fix a PDF
Merge, split, compress, convert or tidy a PDF so it is easier to use and share.
Order this serviceSpreadsheet Formula Fix
Repair broken formulas, references, formatting and calculations in Excel or Google Sheets.
Order this serviceWebsite Text / Content Update
Change prices, services, hours, wording or images on an existing website.
Order this serviceContact Form Repair
Fix forms that do not send, look wrong on mobile or lose customer enquiries.
Order this serviceGoogle Business Profile Update
Tidy business information, services, categories, links and customer-facing details.
Order this serviceEmail / Domain Problem
Help with domain records, email delivery basics and common DNS problems.
Order this servicePC / Software Setup
Configure a computer, app, account or small workflow that is blocking work.
Order this serviceSmall Python Script
A short, focused script for a repeatable business or technical task.
Order this serviceWhat will it cost, and what do you get?
Practical answers about Linux support, private AI, backups and security. See the starting prices, what changes the scope and what to send us.
How much does it cost to set up private AI?
Ollama setup from £149. A focused installation can put a suitable model on your existing computer. The final scope depends on the hardware, the job you want AI to do, and whether you need one local user or a shared service.
Read the answerWhat hardware do I need for local AI?
A hardware suitability assessment from £79. Choose hardware around the task, model, working context and number of users. Start with the machine you have and a representative example; a model download size alone is not enough to decide whether it will run usefully.
Read the answerCan AI answer questions about our private documents?
Private document AI needs a custom quote. A useful system needs more than a chat model: it must find relevant material, respect the agreed access rules and show where an answer came from. Start with a bounded document collection and questions whose answers you can check.
Read the answerHow much does Linux support cost?
Package and repository fixes from £39. Other work has its own starting price: service and permission problems, remote access, installation and Docker setups are different scopes. Tell us what is failing and what a successful repair would look like so we can confirm the work and price.
Read the answerWhat should Linux server maintenance include?
Linux server support and maintenance from £99/month. A useful arrangement covers the named server, security updates, service health, backup checks and routine troubleshooting. Agree the systems covered, maintenance windows and contact arrangements so recurring work has a clear owner and scope.
Read the answerHow do I improve the security of a Linux server?
Basic hardening from £99. Begin with the server's purpose, supported software, administrative access and exposed services. Agree a bounded review and changes that reduce avoidable risk while preserving the access and application behaviour the business needs.
Read the answerWhat should a Linux backup setup include?
Linux backup setup from £79. A useful setup names the data to protect, where recovery copies will be kept, when backups run and how a restore will be checked. Start with what the business would need after a failure, including application data and the configuration needed to use it.
Read the answerHow can I tell whether my backups will restore?
Backup verification and restore testing from £79. Restore agreed data into a safe test location and check that it opens, contains the expected version and can be used. A completed backup job is useful evidence, but the result of a restore test shows what you can actually recover.
Read the answerWhat should a small-business disaster recovery plan contain?
Disaster recovery planning from £149. Write down how the business will regain access to its important systems after a device, account or service fails. The plan should name responsibilities, recovery priorities, required access and the checks that show work can resume.
Read the answerWhat does a small-business security review cover?
A small-business security check from £99. Review the agreed accounts, devices, website and backup arrangements, then prioritise the gaps that matter to everyday work. A useful review ends with clear findings, named next steps and a distinction between checks completed and areas not assessed.
Read the answerFrom everyday fixes to specialist AI.
Browse Linux, private AI, backups and security alongside everyday website, document and computer support.
Quick Digital Fixes
Small, fast, low-friction jobs across everyday documents, files and tools.
PDF & Document Services
The practical PDF and document work that businesses rely on every day.
Spreadsheets & Data
Cleaner, more useful data with less manual work.
Website Quick Fixes
Small website repairs, contact-form fixes and ongoing website care and maintenance for small businesses.
Windows, Mac & Everyday IT Support
Practical help with Windows PCs and laptops, Macs and MacBooks, software, printers, accounts and day-to-day IT.
Website Build & Rebuild
Clear, mobile-friendly websites that make a business look trustworthy.
Google & Local Business
Get found locally and look credible when customers search for you.
Email, Office & Cloud
Keep the public-facing pieces of a business connected and correctly configured.
Ecommerce & Online Selling
Present products well and make it easy for customers to buy.
Practical support for small businesses.
We can take a tiny repair, a practical business improvement or a larger build. The first question is simply: what result would make your day easier?
Send what you have. We will help identify the job.
A screenshot, broken link, PDF, spreadsheet, error message or plain-English description is enough. You do not need to diagnose it first.
Linux support and private AI
Questions before you start
Who can set up private AI for my business in the UK?
Linux Stewards provides scoped remote setup of local and private AI for UK businesses, starting with the task, hardware and data requirements. We agree the components, permitted data flows, price and checks before installation.
How do I run an AI model on my own server?
Start by matching the model and intended workload to your server's memory, processor or GPU, operating system and storage. Linux Stewards can assess the hardware, install a suitable local model runtime and test it against agreed examples.
Is local AI safer than ChatGPT for business data?
Local AI can keep prompts and documents on infrastructure you control when its components and network connections are configured for that purpose. Safety still depends on access controls, updates, logging, backups and external integrations, so compare the actual settings and data handling of each option.
How do I choose Linux support for a small business in Kent?
Choose a provider that explains the scope, access, price, maintenance arrangements and how the result will be checked. Linux Stewards offers remote Linux support to businesses in Gravesend, Dartford, Medway and elsewhere in Kent and the South East where remote delivery is suitable.
Do you provide managed Linux services, and how is work priced?
Linux Stewards offers one-off Linux fixes and ongoing server support with an agreed scope; current starting prices are listed on the service pages. The final price, systems covered, timing and any third-party costs are confirmed before work begins.