Arun Business Partnership - Annual Review Magazine 2009

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Partnerships with employers are going from strength to strength and Business students are the 4th most satisfied in the country National Student Survey (2008)

“Chichester and the surrounding area is rich in creative talent. Creative minds have always graduated to places with a good quality of life and the South Coast Design Forum is constantly unearthing local creative talent who want to play a part in the development of the community. It's only natural then for the University of Chichester to launch a Graphic Design Degree Course in partnership with the SCDF, many of whose members run creative businesses along the south coast.�

Wayne Hemingway Chairman South Coast Design Forum (SCDF)

For more information please contact Tel: 01243 816000 or visit our website. www.chiuni.ac.uk

Meet your

Welcome to ‘The Magazine’

Linda Standley

Steve Cusack

Mike Pisko

Joshi Domini

Vicki Fairman

Miriam Nicholls on behalf of the Partnership Team.

Sam Cresswell

Steph Seary

Editor: Steve Cusack steve@camcentral.co.uk Sales Team: Michael Pisko, Vicki Fairman.

Steph Seary, Sam Cresswell 0870 1900 220 Publisher: Cam Business Development Solutions www.camcentral.co.uk 0870 1900 220 Design: Grapevine 01903 531531 Produced on behalf of the Arun Business Partnership

How to use‘The Magazine’ Arun businesses often have a lot to say. Generally that’s great!

In this edition of the magazine you’ve all said so much that we’ve run out of space. Not wanting to cut you short we’ve edited each article and put the rest on our website - brilliant!

Throughout the magazine you will see read more...

Just go to: www.arunbusinesspartnership. co.uk and read more of the story!

Find out more about the team at

www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk If you’d like to talk to Miriam or Linda call 01903 713436 To talk to the CAM team call 0870 1900 220

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

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WELCOME

Miriam Nicholls

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

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elcome to the Annual Review Magazine for the Arun Business Partnership. It’s been a busy year for the Partnership and we thought what better way to show you what’s been going on and celebrate the success of the Partnership and individual businesses than through your very own Magazine.

Let’s start with our monthly meetings – 3 so far this year, one postponed and rescheduled due to 25 foot high waves, one on 8th December and already around 250 business people have come along, met each other, heard about each others businesses and even worked together!

Then our events, Getting to Know You, the Charity Golf Day and last but by no means least the Arun Business Partnership Business of the Year Awards. Have a look through and see just how good these events were and make a note to get involved next year.

Talking of getting involved we contact as many of our local businesses as we can on a monthly basis by email. Our email newsletter will keep you up to date with everything but we can only do that if we know your email address! If you aren’t getting your newsletter just let us know by emailing miriam.nicholls@arun.gov.uk and we will add you to our list.

As well as the things that happen directly with the Business Partnership there’s also a vast amount of other work going on around you that will help the local economy and you need to know about. Your magazine is also packed full with information about opportunities that could benefit you and your business. In these current times of doom and gloom it’s probably more important than ever that you make the most of any opportunities and that local businesses work together to help each other to stay afloat and where possible flourish. One of the main aims of the Arun Business Partnership is to help that to happen – and we hope that we do!

Enjoy reading your Magazine and if you want to know more about the Partnership or you know someone who you think might send them my way, have a look at our web site www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk or give me a call on 01903 713436.

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his is a fantastic achievement and this event continues to highlight what superb businesses we have in this district. It was especially pleasing that so many of the winners and nominees run their businesses from Arun’s business parks!

It has been a while since I’ve written an article for this magazine, so it gives me a chance to reflect on what will be remembered as the year that the “bubble burst”. However, I’m not sure it has affected Arun’s Business Park businesses until very recently, with some businesses reporting good months throughout the year. Indeed, in the early part of 2008, businesses locally were doing well and there was a general air of cautious optimism.

However, as the crisis deepened and we talked ourselves towards the “R” word, belts have started to be tightened and that has had a knock-on effect to nearly every sector. It seems to be more a case of costs up, orders down.

So where do we go from here?

It seems to me to be those willing to change, adapt and innovate are the ones who are taking advantage of any opportunities the Global Community is offering. Going to see suppliers and negotiating a new deal, making sure credit control is bringing in all outstanding invoices and networking at free business to business events are things businesses I’ve spoken to are actively doing to maximise their position.

Some Business Park businesses are still bullish and expect that things will turn round soon. Looking forward to next year, times may be tougher than over the last decade, but more stable than of late.

I’d like to finish in a positive way by reminding you that, in Arun, there are free business support services available. read more...

So as we move inexorably to the end of 2008, I just want to say a massive thank you to the Business Park businesses that have supported the Business Parks projects this year, and wish you a safe and happy festive holiday.

For more information and to book a slot for an independent look at your business, please call Business Link on 0845 6009006 and quote ‘Arun Business Clinics’.

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Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to all those businesses that have been nominated for or won an Arun Business Partnership Award this year.

Andy Handson Case Study “Accessing Business Link’s free Start up Services was hugely worthwhile when I started my own business” Andy Handson of Felpham Framers, Bognor Regis fter 30 years in the motor industry, Andy felt in need of a change. It wasn’t until he did a week’s picture framing course at West Dean College that he realised what direction this change would take. “I have always loved art,” said Andy. “I had a few prints that were in a terrible state with the frames all falling to pieces, and took them along to West Dean College. I had a fantastic time and thought it was something I should look into.”

Over the next two years, Andy considered his change of career carefully. Whilst working managing a busy sales department he looked at the local art market, researched the competition and indulged in a bit of mystery shopping to find out more about the framing industry do’s and don’ts.

“I worked long hours, 6 days a week,” continued Andy. “Although the sales floor is a dynamic and busy place to be, I didn’t get to see much of my wife Sue as she also works full time. I wanted to work at my own pace and have more control of my life.”

After finally quitting his job, Andy saw an advert in the Bognor Regis Observer featuring free Start up courses Business Link was running. “I’d never heard of them before,” explained Andy “But it was just too good an opportunity to miss.”

Andy’s Business Link advisors suggested that he joined the Arun Business Partnership and attend a series of networking events to meet other local entrepreneurs. “It really helped me to meet other people who were in the same boat,”

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said Andy. “Going from a busy sales floor to working on my own was quite a startling change. It took some time to adapt – you need a lot of self discipline as it is easy to waste a day doing nothing and it can also get quite lonely. Having meetings with a business advisor and setting targets to hit gives your time much more structure.”

Next on Andy’s agenda is qualifying for his Association of Fine Art Trade Guild exams in picture framing. They set the industry standards and will allow him to branch out into textile framing and conservation, which is a particular interest he shares with his wife Sue. She works as a lecturer in textile art at Chichester College.

“My workshop will shortly be finished in our garden,” said Andy. “I will be able to look out over the lawn from my work bench – it’s a great feeling. My relationship with Sue has completely changed as we have much more time to spend together. I would recommend anyone starting a business to contact your local Business Link. I discovered that I actually had many of the skills I needed for my new job, despite using them in a totally different industry. My business advisor has helped me translate them from one to the other and my framing business is on an excellent footing as a result.”

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

Being a nation of small-medium size businesses, accounting for government policy to encourage and support new business start ups.

Gareth Sear

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MEs are crucial to the UK economy, accounting for 56% of the UK nongovernmental jobs and 52% of turnover*2 with many small businesses making a vital contribution to innovation, as originators of new ideas and technologies.

Business Link exists to support new businesses from conception to fruition, as well as supporting those which are well established.

Statistically, only 27% of new businesses*3 survive past three years of trading, why?

Common misconceptions when starting out are: “I will make lots of money” or “I’ll be able to spend more time with my family”

THINK AGAIN!!

Starting a new business is both exciting and rewarding, but also full of challenges. It is wise not to under-estimate the level of commitment you will need.

Of paramount importance is to have a passion for what you’ll be doing, coupled with a strong belief that your product or service can fulfil a real need in the market place.

Despite my gruelling statistics, starting a business need not be as complex, demanding or costly as people think. Peter Drucker, Business Consultant said: “Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”

So, to minimise risk, know what you personally want to achieve and have a clear vision of your long term aims and objectives.

Evaluate the reality of your vision and be absolutely clear of the sacrifices you will make, particularly in the formative period.

Your passion, commitment and enthusiasm should well out weigh any sacrifice.

SO TO WORK How do you know if your business idea will work?

YOU DON’T! But self-confidence, determination and perseverance, coupled with unwavering optimism will give you a good start.

Focus on your customers • Define your customer profile.

• Consider how you will attract them over your competitors.

• Identify their needs and wants.

• Provide a product or service your customers will value.

• Implement a strategy to retain those customers

Be aware of the competition • Develop a unique selling proposition.

• Learn from the competition.

• Ensure there is sufficient demand in the market for your business to survive.

• Provide a better, faster and more efficient service.

• Sustain a competitive pricing policy.

• Trade as a niche player if your product or service is less price sensitive, thus allowing you a greater profit margin.

Winning sales • Identify where most sales are likely to originate.

• What are the drivers that will make customers want to buy from you?

• Analyse trends and forecasts.

• Develop and implement an effective marketing strategy to attract new customers.

• Diversify your sales approach and stand out from the crowd.

• What value of sales do you need to achieve to ensure your time and the value of orders are profitable?

• Negotiate to secure prime contracts.

Financial success • How will you raise the capital in order to start your business?

• Have you identified the right price comparison required to deliver the product or service?

• Ensure a sufficient profit margin in your product or service for the business to survive.

• Calculate the fixed and variable costs in

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“Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”

relation to the breakeven.

• Determine the length of time it will take for the business to go into profit.

• Can the business sustain your personal aspiration for earnings?

• Determine the outlay required in relation to the return on investment?

Answered these questions?

Then your idea is proving to be viable Consider now some of the resources required: Premises, Staff, Equipment, Transport, Technology and Communications Now prepare a profit and loss forecast to include the overheads and expenditure required to get started.

Conduct market research and write a business plan to further help identify the reality of your business, (this is also a must when approaching the bank).

It is always wise to seek professional advice when starting your own business and Business Link offers free introductory workshops, soon to be available in Arun also. The workshops will help you decide whether you have what it takes whilst providing an insight into the realities of starting a new business.

Source: *1 Statistical Press Release URN 05/92 (Office for National Statistics 2005) *2 Statistics for the UK, 1999 URN 00/92 *3 DTI Small Business Service (Percentage of enterprises surviving three years after registration, UK, 1995-2004

For further information about starting your own business or help with an existing venture, call Business Link on: 0845 600 9 006 or visit: www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast

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Here’s why you can afford yet another course!

Employers’ Days at HMP Ford, Arundel HMP Ford invites you to attend a day for Employers across the South East & London to visit the prison & take a look around the workshops & training facilities here.

Workshops include: Painting & Decorating, Industrial Cleaning, Electrical Assembly, Injection Moulding, Horticulture, Waste Management, Computers, Kitchens, Manufacturing & Educational courses.

No obligation to work with the prison.

For more information about our forthcoming employers’ days, please call

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The College offers 29 courses at AS / A level (Level 3) and 10 at BTEC First (Level 2) These are spread across the 8 Academic areas – Mathematics, English, Science, Human Movement and Performing Arts, Business and Enterprise and Humanities - with everything from Accounting to Art and PE to Physics!

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Business and Education

LOCAL SCHOOLS PROGRESS TO NEXT ROUND OF ARUN ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE

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ight across the UK, local businesses, schools and colleges are working together to benefit young people, business and the future economy.

Here in West Sussex the Education Business Partnership (EBP) works to develop these vital links, helping local young people get better prepared for work and giving employers the opportunity to influence the development of their future workforce.

Jacqui Scerri, EBP Coordinator for Worthing, Littlehampton and Adur has lots of experience in bringing business and education together in innovative ways.

“I’ve been involved in lots of projects ranging from employers providing case study materials to spending the day with

nearly 400 students working with local business people to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

“It’s great to see how businesses can help bring learning to life, inspire young people and give them a real insight into the world of work. And business volunteers benefit too. They enjoy taking part for different reasons – including the fresh perspective young people can bring to a business challenge. Their energy and enthusiasm is infectious.”

For more information about working with schools and colleges, or to share your ideas please contact Jacqui Scerri on 01903 703562 or email: Jacqui.scerri@westsussex.gov.uk

oung entrepreneurs from across Arun survived the dragon’s den and progressed to the next round of a business-based competition last Friday (5 December).

Around 85 secondary school students from across the district took part in the exciting second round of the Arun Enterprise Challenge and impressed local business leaders with their branding skills.

Four schools – Littlehampton Community School, The Angmering School, Bognor Community College and Felpham Community College – took between two and four teams of students to the Flying Fortress in Ford to compete in the latest challenge.

The teams were asked to come up with a new name, logo and slogan for a brand of trainers with the help of local business experts, and then present their business case to the judges.

A winning team from each school was then chosen and the students were rewarded with a place in the next round of the competition, to be held in spring 2009.

Winning ideas included comfortable footwear for elderly people, including microwaveable insoles, and trainers for young people that include blue tooth technology in the heels.

Chris Shephard, Business Parks Coordinator for the Council, helped to organise the event. He said: “It was a fantastic day and we were all incredibly impressed by the students’ business-like attitude and focus, as well as their creativity.

Based on a successful pilot by Littlehampton Community School, the Arun Enterprise Challenge has been developed by the Arun Business Partnership, Barclays Bank plc, Bognor Regis Community College and the Education Business Partnership.

The final winners will receive their award at the prestigious Arun Business Awards 2009.

Bognor Regis Community College:

Building a School for the Future

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xciting Times Ahead at BRCC” is a phrase that encapsulates the ongoing developments at Bognor Regis Community College. Our motto, “Proud to Belong, Proud to Achieve” captures the importance of working together as a learning community and reaching out for the highest standards. Our Specialist Sports College status provides a catalyst for quality and excellence across the school.

The school hosts over 1,400 students aged 11-18 who are supported by over 250 members of staff. BRCC is the pathfinder school in West Sussex for the Government’s Building Schools for the Future programme. A complete design and rebuild is underway costing £39million. The new school will open in September 2010,

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the first intake being children currently in Year 5. Staff, students and governors have been involved in the design from its inception, and a number of ICT schemes are already being piloted in the school; the investment in Technology is huge amounting to more than £1.3 million. The new facilities will offer students and community state-of-the-art learning and performance facilities.

Staff and students will enjoy new resources in all subject areas and will benefit from an environment ideally suited for learning in the twenty-first century. read more...

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Suited and Booted Tuesday 20th November 2008

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s part of National Enterprise Week and a whole-school Enterprise Day held on Tuesday 20th November, 150 Littlehampton College students took part in a ‘Suited and Booted’ conference.

The aim of the conference was to offer an enterprising insight into the world of work and to equip the students with the important interpersonal skills that they all need in the real world after College, whether they set up their own business, work for someone else or go on to University.

The project started three years ago with the support of some funding from SEEDA and help from Gareth Sear from the Arun Enterprise Gateway. Now it has become an integral part of the College calendar and has been incorporated into the sequence of three Roddick Conferences that the College deliver each year for their students.

After a business style breakfast welcome, Karen Wilson, ‘Face 2 Face with Finance’ Regional Coach for NatWest Bank started the day by talking about the importance of managing debts and keeping control of finances. The students were then split in to workshop groups to learn how to make a good first impression, to look confident

and to network successfully, even in a room full of strangers. The workshops, kindly run by volunteers from local businesses, were interactive and challenging. We would like to say a big thank you to the organisations who gave us their time and expertise: Jane Vrettos from Milentos, Miriam Nicholls from Arun District Council, Deborah Naylor from JD Training and Development Ltd, Annette Denby from Reg and Ruby, Ben Bonetti from Empower Your Life, Gareth Sear from Enterprise Gateway, Chris Shephard from Arun District Council and Steve ParmarGreaves from Parmar Staffing.

All the techniques for success that the students learned in the workshops were put to good use in the Speed Networking Session that followed. Miriam Nicholls from the Arun Business Partnership hosted the session, with more guests from local businesses joining us. The students quickly got used to the quick-fire rounds and found out as much as they could from their business guests and their student colleagues. Some had real ‘lightbulb’ moments where a contact made could have far-reaching potential. For example, one student, hoping to set up his own web development company, took the card of

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Gareth Sear in order to get some new business start-up advice. Another student with ambitions to develop a business importing goods from the far-east took the card of Deborah Naylor from JD Training and Development as Deborah had for years run her own enterprise importing watches.

The atmosphere was superb and students and guests had great fun introducing each other to the whole group and taking part in the business card ‘raffle’ to win a bottle of something bubbly. Rob and Ben from the Sussex Academy of Music closed the day for us with a short presentation about their exciting new business.

And now for what the people said…

“Learnt how to start conversation with new people”. “Got to meet new people and see what it’s like in the ‘business world”.

Some quotes from the businesses: We met over twenty students during the session, all varying widely in their interests, aspirations and goals; but without exception, every one was entering in to the spirit of the event which helped make it the success it undoubtedly was. You and they should be proud.

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Money, its all about

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MEs are vital to our economy accounting for more than half of all employment within the country and about half the UKs business turnover. Approximately 33% of these companies are to be found in London and the South East.

Research by HSBC earlier this year found that suppliers are billing quicker and fewer companies are paying within agreed payment terms. The Federation of Small Businesses also found that larger firms have been delaying invoice payments to SMEs. The current credit crunch has done nothing to ease this situation.

When small businesses have to wait longer for payment and bills are coming in quicker then they can find themselves under a great deal of pressure. If the situation is not dealt with it can very quickly become unsustainable.

Talking about the current situation, Adrian Wood, Head of Commercial in Worthing & Chichester said: “The best time to get advice on finances is before you need it. Many SMEs have become

the Money... reliant on their savings or overdrafts to fund big purchases or to combat problems with cash-flow. A lot of companies are turning to their credit cards to fund their business investment.

There are usually better solutions to fund a business than using overdrafts or personal wealth. Invoice finance can remove the problems caused by late payments or debt collection. When borrowing for growth asset finance can help companies to capitalise on their assets. In the current climate businesses need to talk to their bank to get financial advice and find solutions, this allows business owners to do what they do best and run their companies. Our local relationship managers understand the financial needs of smaller businesses even those operating on a global stage and are able to help them find the best solutions to keep their finances in order.” read more...

Adrian Wood, HSBC Head of Commercial in Worthing & Chichester Commercial can be contacted on direct dial: 08455 831567 or by email to: ‘adrianwood@hsbc.com’.

Staying Afloat

By Albert Staffiere, Director of Legal Risks Consultants Limited

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hat do you do if your business is owed a substantial sum of money and you have cash flow constraints and you feel the anxiety of impending insolvency? You know your debtor has the means to settle your account but is giving you low priority and the run around and is delaying paying you. You decide the only available solution is to take

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your debtor to court to get your money. But on reflection you decide the court route is not feasible – it is too expensive and will take too long. Solicitors are not cheap and besides you do not have time to get embroiled in a court case you are far too busy trying to run a business. In any case your debtor might concoct a convincing “cock and bull” story and succeed in persuading the court they have a sustainable defence or counterclaim in which case you could face the triple whammy of not getting the money you are owed but also end up paying the debtor’s legal costs as well as your own solicitor’s costs.

There are many instances where businesses

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Income Tax The temporary personal allowance of £6,035 has become permanent.

Those earning over £150,000 a year will face a new 45% tax band from April 2011.

In the same vein, April 2010 will see restriction in the personal allowance for those earning £100,000 or above.

Those on £150,000 and over will receive no personal allowance at all.

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wo things count when you are looking for an accountant to take care of your business and your personal financial affairs: a sensibly priced service and someone you can trust. All accountants offer audit and tax services, and most have competitively priced fees, but how do you know whether the firm you have chosen can meet your future needs?

If your business has expanded, the size of the accountancy firm you use may be critical. The breadth of experience and level of expertise on offer could be the difference between the success and failure of your company.

Locally based accountants, Moore Stephens, believe they have the answer. As one of the largest accounting and consulting networks in the UK, with offices managed by partners who live and work in the local business community, clients get the best of both worlds: a personal service that combines national expertise with in-depth local knowledge and experience. What this actually means revolves around three key factors.

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Employer and employee contributions are to go up 0.5 pence from April 2011 The starting point for national insurance will now match that for income tax.

Income Shifting It has been announced that now is not the time for this legislation.

Non – Domicillaries The controversial rules came into effect from 6 April 2008, broadly as previously announced.

VAT The standard rate of VAT is to be cut by 2.5% to 15% the lowest level allowed under EU law - with effect from 1 December 2008. The reduction will apply for 13 months, returning to 17.5% from 1 January 2010.

Capital Gains Tax To find out how Moore Stephens can make a difference to your business, contact our office in Chichester or visit: www.moorestephens.co.uk

The new capital gains tax regime, including an 18% flat rate and Entrepeneurs’ relief started on 6 April 2008.

Corporation tax rate The planned increase in the small company rate of corporation tax will not now happen from 1 April 2009. The increase has been deferred until 2010. This change had not yet been included in legislation, so Finance Bill will once again set the small company rate at 21%, and thus the marginal rate will remain 29.75% on profits in excess of £300,000, assuming no associated companies.

Loss relief extension There is an extension of loss relief available to businesses allowing a three year carry back of up to £50,000 of trading losses for both income and corporation tax. However the rules will operate differently in the two taxes.

Company cars The information on the new capital allowances rules for cars is now available. It is now possible for companies to start to make decisions about when to replace company cars.

For further information on any of the above points please email: info@harmerslater.biz

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Proactive action, At the time of writing this article, there’s turmoil in the high street

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ne of the UK’s best known brands – Woolworths – has careered into administration.

MFI has followed suit.

Companies large and small are looking at their supply chains and customer bases, wondering: will I be next?

While there’s a strong argument for saying that Woolworths only had itself to blame (lack of response to a changing marketplace, being out-done by supermarket chains etc), there can be no doubt that the current volatility is almost without precedent.

And yet, when the news reports are running their tales of doom and gloom, few mention the engines of the UK economy – the small businesses which make up an incredible 58% of the UK private sector workforce. Yes, times are hard out there and the major news is always going to be given to the brand names that we all knew and loved, but it’s criminal that the small business is so often overlooked, its plight almost forgotten in the wave of crumbling big names.

On a local level, yes, attention is being given to the smaller firm – many of whom are well known and loved in their local communities. But it does seem that the national agenda is overlooking them somewhat.

This is where the Federation of Small Businesses comes into play – they’re the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting the interests of the 58% of the economy composed of SMEs. They have recently published a range of reports designed to make the Government sit up and take real notice of the country’s true

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powerhouse. The reports, all branded under the heading “Putting the Economy Back On Track” deal with five key areas:

• Business Support and Finance • Transport, Environment and ICT • Skills and Training • Crime against Businesses • Work life balance.

In this article, we’ll take a quick look at each topic and how they apply to the Arun business environment.

The last two are quite short. Crime against Businesses highlights the fact that 64% of businesses were the victims of crime over a twelve month period – up from 54% in 2006. Crime costs, there’s no doubt about it and the FSB is urging all local policing teams to put crime against business at the heart of their strategic priorities.

Although the Arun Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership hasn’t currently got business crime in its strategic priorities 2008 – 2011 document, they will always listen to the concerns of local

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

PROACTIVE ACTION

businesses and take appropriate action.

On a local level, industrial estates in Arun have been working on their own security solutions to safeguard their workplaces and assets in the face of increased crime levels (Chris Shephard has more details of these and can be contacted through your partnership website).

The work life balance was a subject that we discussed in a previous edition of The Magazine, and the article can be read on the Business Partnership website (go to The Magazine, General Business and the article is called See-

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NOW! saw, saw-see). The FSB are highlighting in this section of their report the severe pressures small business owners are under (losing their homes or becoming bankrupt if their business fails), but that also self-employment can be a viable route into work for people struggling to find work elsewhere. It is a balance that must be maintained, and it’s often talked about but overlooked.

If you are finding this balance hard to maintain, have a look at the article on your website for a few thoughts... read more...

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

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BUSINESS CORNER QUICK FACTS

QuickFacts

Short sharp and to thepoint

Do you have a small business that’s been affected by the crunch?

Here are five things you can do to keep your firm afloat.

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f you run a small business, you probably heaved a sigh of relief at this week’s 1.5% base rate cut.

According to the Federation of Small Businesses, the cut amounts to a saving for small firms of around £750 million on loans and overdrafts.

Of course, this will only happen if lenders actually pass on the full rate cut something they’ve been notoriously bad at doing in the past.

And many banks - having tucked the government’s £500 billion support package firmly under their belts - are now being shamefully intransigent when it comes to offering credit to small firms in need.

So, in the midst of all the economic gloom, what can small businesses do to save themselves?

And what will make the difference between the firms that survive and those that don’t?

Here, we’ve outlined six action points that should help keep your business afloat.

1. Find the best business bank account First of all, make sure you have the best business bank account you can get. The charges levied by some can really mount up, and now is definitely not the time to be spending more than you need to.

Every small business will have its own unique set of requirements, but factors to consider when you’re shopping around include:

• Does the account offer free day-to-day banking - and how long will this last?

• What interest rate will you get when in credit?

• Is there a monthly charge for the account?

• Are there minimum balance and maximum monthly transaction limits?

• How can you access and manage the account (in branch/phone/internet)?

• What is your overdraft facility and how much will it cost you?

You can use the British Bankers’ Association Business Account Finder (provided by Moneyfacts) to find the right business bank account for you.

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2. Optimise cashflow If you’re having trouble getting payment from clients, tighten up your payment terms.

For example, make it clear that interest will be charged at a certain rate if invoices are not paid within 30 days.

Also try to set up ways of bringing money in when you’re not working (passive income streams). For example, you could earn money by displaying relevant Google ads on your company website, using Google AdSense.

If you have a serious problem with clients not paying you, it may also be worth joining the Federation of Small Businesses so you can take advantage of the legal services it provides to help you chase the money you’re owed.

3. The right kind of advertising If you’re struggling financially, you might be tempted to stop spending on advertising completely. In fact, you may be better off re-targeting your efforts.

• First and foremost, make sure you understand exactly who your customers are and target them specifically. Don’t rely on luck - a scattergun approach could cost an awful lot and produce very little return. So think about where your customers live, what they read, what interests them, how old they are and whether they tend to be men or women.

• Once you know all this, you can decide on what advertising medium will be most effective in actually reaching them. For example, think about whether direct marketing (like leaflet drops) or email contact is likely to appeal to them most or annoy them the least!

• If you haven’t already, make the internet your friend. These days, most people use it as their first port of call when tracking down shops, goods and services, so if you don’t have an effective web presence you’re at an enormous disadvantage. Get to grips with the basics of web marketing. If you’re not web-savvy, this could be a bit daunting, but try to get

your head around what drives web traffic and how to use SEO (search engine optimisation) techniques. In a nutshell, these are actions that don’t cost much to implement but could hugely increase the number of people that visit your company’s website. Don’t forget to add your FREE business entry to www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk and talk to the team about our new monthly promotional service.

4. Adapt to conditions The most successful businesses are usually those that evolve to keep pace with their surroundings. Think about how yours can develop and re-focus to accommodate people’s changing needs in the current economic climate.

For example, can you target sectors that are ‘recession-resistant’? Think about the requirements people will always have, however stretched they are financially.

Also find out which end of your market is doing well, then focus all your energies on it. In many sectors it may be best to target either very high-end OR budget buyers, as demand for middle-range goods and services rapidly falls away.

5. Make the most of the downturn To put it bluntly, competitors’ failed businesses present you with an opportunity. If you’re canny - and particularly if the service you provide is essential - you could soon corner a far bigger market share.

In even the worst economic climate, there are always some customers who keep spending. You’ve got to make sure they can find you if and when their previous supplier of goods or services goes under.

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

1. Understand the markets So, if you possibly can, keep spending on carefully-thought-out, well-targeted marketing. You may be able to negotiate better rates for your adverts, because as other companies stop spending in this area, advertisers will be increasingly desperate to keep your business.

In other words, ‘if you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs’…you may even be able to make the recession work for you.

Don’t forget that the Arun Business Partnership undoubtedly has companies that can help with all of the above. If you need help in a particular area have a look at www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk or email Miriam.nicholls@arun.gov.uk and we will try to point you in the right direction.

Business-to-business markets can be surprisingly rigid and inflexible, especially where there’s a lack of competition. Take the case of business banking. In 2002, the Competition Commission declared that the Big Four banks were operating a ‘complex monopoly’ which tolerated excessive profiteering from small business customers.

Although a ruling forced the banks to reduce their fees, transaction charges are in the main still much higher than those paid by individual customers.

Knowledge is power: if you’re aware that you’re dealing in an anti-competitive market then you’ll be prepared to negotiate harder. Though it may be difficult to get discounts, your supplier may be prepared to offer alternative benefits such as better credit terms.

2. The ‘business’ product may be the wrong product A lot of products and services aimed generally at ‘business’ may be unsuitable for your own company, especially if they’re tailored more for large corporations. For example, most business phone tariffs are priced to benefit the high-spending, so a light business user can often end up paying more than a consumer who makes the same quantity of calls.

Also, just because something is marketed to consumer rather than business customers doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t available to everybody – and it doesn’t harm to ask.

Bear in mind that cheaper prices may be found in the consumer range, where sales volumes are higher, margins lower, and competition for your pound a little fiercer.

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

3. DIY Could you do it yourself? When pricing the cost of business services consider how much time and money it would take to do it on your own. A lot of everyday accountancy can be easily picked up from manuals or online guides, so by doing a little reading you could potentially save on hefty professional fees.

Of course, you are taking a risk by doing it yourself – and it may be that a good accountant will save you more than he or she costs!

4. Make price the priority Suppliers sometimes perceive their business customers as time-poor and favouring convenience and consistent delivery above price. Shake them from this complacency by researching cheaper options, and then ask them to price match. The best value alternative may not even be that feasible for your size or type of business, but there’s nothing stopping you from using your findings as a benchmark to negotiate with your preferred trading partners.

5. Swapping not spending Money isn’t everything – so try to obtain what you need without recourse to your cheque book. When you’re setting up for the first time in business, being able to get stuff like websites and accounting services in exchange for your expertise could make a big difference to your initial outlay. As a new entrepreneur you’ll doubly benefit through developing your portfolio and growing a network of potential future clients.

Make your money-saving marketable.

So now you’ve taken an axe to your cost base, don’t be shy in telling everybody: a deserved reputation for prudence can be great PR, just so long as there’s something in it for your customer too.

Marks & Spencer’s ‘Plan A’ has made cost-cutting sexy by cleverly spinning waste and energy reduction targets as environmentally beneficial. The M&S shopper gains as his or her green conscience is cleansed.

Though in this case the customer benefit can’t be quantified (at least so long as smugness can’t be measured!), the strategy fits for a company focused on quality above price.

In an economy where value trumps everything else however, you might do better putting the difference saved directly back into customers’ pockets.

Prudence is definitely back.

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QUICK FACTS

Over the last decade, ‘prudence’ was a term often used by Gordon Brown to describe a frugal approach to financial matters.

It’s the type of thrifty mindset that’s become fashionable, if not absolutely necessary in the current economic climate.

The credit crunch has certainly made consumers focus on value for money.

Just compare the latest half-year profit figures of upmarket John Lewis (down 27%) with value retailer Morrisons (up 13%) to see how this shift in behaviour has happened both quickly and dramatically.

Here’s a five-step guide to pushing down costs in your company:

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A five-step guide to HELP entrepreneurs REDUCE their costs.

Cutting the cost of your motoring

For more information or to just book your vehicle in for some professional attention and care, give the A.J.Parker Vehicle Services team a call on 01243 841969.

Bognor College Sports Centre BRCC is proud of the extended services that it offers to the community, whether through the Adult Learning programme based on the campus, the Youth Wing, the

Stepping Stones Nursery, the Skills Centre.

The £6m Arena Sports Centre welcomes over 5000 users each week following a comprehensive range of courses both sporting, recreational and educational. It also benefits from extensive conference facilities. Recent investment has seen the development of five floodlit tennis courts and well as three superb ‘Third Generation’ grass football pitches. This is a first for Bognor Regis and indeed the District. read more...

For more information contact Bognor College on: 01243 871042 or visit: www.brcccollege.com

Bognor Regis Town Council Bognor Regis Town Council has two new and exciting projects currently being planned.

The first is the re-introduction of the Carnival, which disappeared from the summer programme of events a few years ago. Plans are underway to provide not just an event but also training sessions for local schools and community groups to learn about carnival design and costumes. The date for the 2009 event will be announced shortly and the Council is hoping that the local business community will also support the event. This can be done in a number of

ways – more information will be available via your Business Partnership website in the New Year.

The second new project will see the Station building brought back into wider community use. Plans are currently being drawn up to develop the redundant space into a vibrant and exciting centre for both visitors and residents. More details will be announced shortly. read more...

For more information contact Bognor Town Hall on: 01243 825535 or visit: www.bognorregis.gov.uk

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

A car is one of those necessities of life these days but, when you’re buying a pre-owned model, you need to be certain that you’re getting a gem not a lemon. This is where Barnham Car Centre comes into play – the family run business has developed an excellent reputation locally. And with a visit to their forecourt, it’s easy to see why!

The stock on Barnham Car Centre’s forecourt doesn’t hang around long – which isn’t surprising when you see how many people visit each week (either on foot or virtually through www.barnhamcarcentre.co.uk). Whether customers are looking for a cheap starter car, a dualfuel car to head off the economic crisis or an MPV to transport a growing family, it’s all there for the test-driving.

If, however, the exact model isn’t in stock, then Rod and the family team can get it in for you quickly and efficiently.

It’s this sort of level of service that sees customers return time and again to purchase their latest vehicles, as well as recommending the company to friends and family! read more...

For more information contact Barnham Car Centre on: 01243 551550 or visit: www.barnhamcarcentre.co.uk

Bognor College Skills Centre The Skills Centre, officially opened in 2006, has created new opportunities and secured success in qualifications, movement into employment, apprenticeships and further training for over 600 learners.

This nationally recognised inspirational facility provides a well resourced learning environment in a high quality setting. There is state of the art multi media and ICT provision, excellent practical workshops and all courses are delivered by specialist staff including those with strong industry links.

Post 16 strong progression routes have been secured in Construction, Travel & Tourism and Sport. The Centre is the product of a vibrant partnership between BRCC, Chichester College and Adult Learning.

Bognor Regis Community College is truly a school rooted in its community, ambitious for its students, and looking forward to a bright future. Do come and visit us. read more...

For more information contact Vocational Skills on: 01243 871042 or visit: www.wsgfl.org.uk

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Keeping your vehicle in tip-top condition sometimes seems like a real chore. It can be a hassle to have it serviced regularly, find somewhere that you can trust and be certain that you will be charged a fair price for the work that has been carried out. A.J.Parker Vehicle Services in Bognor Regis takes all these worries away.

As an independent MOT and Service Centre repairing all makes of vehicles for over fifteen years, A.J.Parker Vehicle Services has built up a large and loyal customer list. They offer a full gamut of care for your cars, vans, minibuses and mobile home/camper vans. This includes: full servicing and diagnostics, MOT's, welding and all general repairs as well as brakes, tyres, timing belts, exhausts and batteries. Estimates are also free.

To make your life even easier, A.J. Parker Vehicle Services offer a free collection and delivery service as well as courtesy vehicles (when available), meaning that you can go

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Looking for a different venue?

For a glittering ceremony, you need a glittering venue. The Arun Business Awards 2008 needed just such a venue and found it in Butlins at Bognor Regis. Here we look at everything that the venue has to offer and why it was chosen!

Question! What do Barclays, IBM, Robert Dyas, Deloitte Touche and Ernst and Young have in common?

On the face of it, there might not seem to be an obvious connection between the companies. But some of the biggest names in British and indeed, international business share a link to a Sussex venue that might at first sight seem somewhat unlikely... Butlins at Bognor Regis.

The holiday company, famous for its Redcoats and morning to midnight (and

later) entertainment, has played host to a glittering array of top-players from the corporate world.

And what has drawn them to the famous holiday resort on the Sussex Coast is more than the stunning seaside views and packed programme of activities that Butlins is

renowned for. The main attraction has been Butlins’ state-of-the-art conference centre. read more...

For more information visit: www.butlinsevents.com or ring: 01243 810 118 to arrange a tour.

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Enduring Images Wedding, studio portrait and event photography/video service serving Sussex and the South East.

Looking for a reliable photographer to capture the essence of your big day?

Then visit www.enduring-images.net to see what other couples say about our service and review their albums.

We have wedding packages to meet all budgets, produce a special framed picture taken on the day for your guests to sign and present to you during the reception, and offer gift vouchers for friends to contribute towards the cost.

We also provide a free engagement photo shoot when you book your wedding date, and include a CD of hi.res files of all the pictures you select for your album.

We also provide fun and formal family and individual portraiture either in our studio or at your home and can photograph your favourite pets too. read more...

For further details, call Barry Pickthall at Enduring Images Ltd on 01243 555561 or visit www.enduring-images.net

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Have you recognised that both these desires require exceptional skill, courage and foresight? And have you come to the conclusion that you may need to find someone you can trust and respect to help you to make the most effective decisions to keep you on the right track?

• CMR has years of experience in this area and we can tell you that very few people can successfully manage the growth of their business on their own or recognise early enough the need for outside impartial help!

• It’s tough out there, especially in the current economic climate, and having unbiased support is of immeasurable value - it can make all the difference between success and failure.

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Many of us dream of getting away to sunnier climes, either for a break or to purchase a holiday home, but few manage to realise that dream. For some, it’s the hassle of finding the right rental or purchase

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• A really experienced, independent business executive who could spend at least one day per month getting to know my business and my management team, and who can share the benefits of his experience with us all.

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For more information and to start the ball rolling for your place in the sun, contact Holidays and Homes on 01903 733006 or email anthony@holidaysandhomes.com www.holidaysandhomes.com

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

The hotel boasts reasonable and affordable rates with special offers throughout the year and children under 12 stay free when sharing a room. The team will always endeavour to look after their guests with excellent customer service and try to go that extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction. With ample free parking on the site this makes it easy to use the hotel as a base whilst visiting the many surrounding attractions and areas. read more...

For more information, have a look at the Comfort Inn’s website – www.comfortinnarundel.com – or give the team a call on 01903 840840.

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The Comfort Inn Arundel is a family run hotel set in Arundel, with 53 good size ensuite rooms, many with the ability to accommodate extra beds or cots, ideal for families. The rooms are equipped with telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and many have gorgeous countryside views. Set in the perfect location next to the A27 and A259, the Inn is easily accessible with quick links across the south coast and up to London on the A24.

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Staying In(n) Comfort...

Coaster Coffee Coaster Coffee was started in June 2007 by Sid (Alec Siddall) to provide a personal service in the tea and coffee market. Sid left the film industry after 20 years to put his feet up, have a rest and a quick coffee!

Sid was approached by Freshcafe to become the Sales Manager for the country’s largest independent Fairtrade vending company. When Freshcafe was subsequently sold, Sid set up Coaster Coffee to make sure customers got the level of service they were used to him providing.

The first job was to get a coffee that was of the highest quality but also affordable. After years of tastings they knew what they wanted and Coasters ‘Roaster’ came up with a fantastic Colombian Coffee that has proved very successful – “our customers get compliments every day about their coffee”.

Sid is passionate about Fair Trade and says “One thing that people get confused about Fairtrade is that we have to buy everything that is produced by a co-operative. Because we give a higher price (nearly double sometimes) we are offered the best quality, what is left is sold on the open coffee market to other coffee companies.”

Basically by buying Fairtrade you get top quality every time.

Coaster believes in ethics, they realise that by paying a fair price and not exploiting the growers they can have a better working model from the ground up. When people buy Coaster Coffee they are assured that Coaster are not selling Fairtrade as a gimmick it’s what they believe in and a huge additional benefit is that it tastes fantastic! read more...

For more information visit: www.coastercoffee.co.uk

Cars of Littlehampton CARS of Littlehampton, established since 1988, is a friendly family run business that can look after all makes and models of vehicle. This is simply because owner, Martin Bailey, trained with local dealers which helped to build up his knowledge of a wide range of vehicles.

CARS has a wide customer base both locally and from Chichester through to Brighton and Horsham. Martin puts this down to their great customer service which includes a collection and delivery service – always a plus when you’re busy. The CARS team like to treat each and every one of their customers as an individual and also promise that their quotations will be fair and honest – sounds good already! read more...

For more call: 01903 732200

Dragonfly Web2 Print & Variable Data Printing The print marketplace is changing. Today, customers demand more than they ever have. They expect the quality of litho but are not prepared to wait for it, and expect a continuous supply of collateral but are not prepared to hold stock of it. Digital print can be the solution to meet these demands, but as the market continues to evolve it is of increasing importance that you continue to keep up to date with the latest developments around digital print and make the required

investments to ensure you remain competitive and ahead of your competitors.

Web-to-print technology, such as that offered by Dragonfly Design & Print, is one such technology which complements their range of digital print technologies.

Dragonflyonlineprinting.com is a nextgeneration web2print solution that can add speed and simplicity to the basic print products you use (and more complex if so desired). Built around the rigorous Infigo

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

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To discuss any of your print requirements and stay ahead of your competitors utilising the digital technology from Dragonfly Design & Print, please contact us on 01243 86 60 60 or call in at 28 Queensway, Bognor Regis.

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info@maintenancecprservices.com www.maintenancecprservices.com

LOCAL BUSINESSES REVIEWS

Free energy?

You must be joking?

If there is anything that should be free, surely it should be energy. After all, the sun is the best example of free energy. Vicki Fairman talks to Chris Woolley, from Everest, about ways we can all use the sun to provide energy and reduce our heating bills.

Of course the problem with free energy is

how to use it – we all know the sun is a source of free energy but how can we harness the rays to support our day to day needs? The closest most of us ever get to harnessing the power of the sun is getting burnt in the summer!! So what can we do...?

“All is not lost,” says Chris, “We have a new product that utilises this power and gives you free energy. And I do mean free!” read more...

For more information about Everest, contact Chris Woolley on 07977 946495 and make sure you mention that you read about him in The Magazine!

GB Associates In times of recession and credit crunch there is even more necessity to look at your systems and procedures to ensure they are efficient.

Having efficient easy to operate computer systems means that you have more time to spend on seeking out new business opportunities whilst ensuring that your dayto-day operational functions continue to give your customers an excellent service with the minimum amount of input from you and your staff.

GB Associates specialise in providing pc based business systems that are easy to use and yet provide a high degree of functionality.

This ensures that your customers are happy and continue to use your services and you can

operate with the minimum level of staff. In depth data analysis can provide the statistics needed by you to grow your business in these uncertain times.

GB Associates has been providing computer systems and databases to local (and some not so local!) businesses for 18 years. Garry Briaris, the senior partner, has been in IT for forty one years (yes, there were computers in those days!) Our philosophy is that you should not have to change your business to suit a computer software package but create a bespoke solution that fits you. read more...

GB Associates, Garry Briaris: 01243 585615 Mobile: 0771 863 4378 Email: Garry@gbas.co.uk

Friends or Family Visiting this winter?

Don’t forget that you can still use your Holiday@Home Privilege card throughout the Winter (in fact all year long!)

The Holiday@Home scheme will continue to give Arun residents great ideas for entertaining visiting friends and family, - and save you money too!

The Holiday@Home section of the Arun District’s dedicated Destination website – www.sussexbythesea.com gives you up to date information on ideas for things to do and places to go with your guests

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over the winter period. You will find our up-to-date list of establishments where you can save money with your privilege card. read more...

If you are an Arun District Resident and you haven’t received your Holiday@Home card or you are a Business in Arun wanting to advertise free in the Holiday@Home Scheme please email: deborah.west@arun.gov.uk or call on: 01903 713517 or 01903 713453.

For details of the offer please see the Holiday@Home section on: www.sussexbythesea.com or your Holiday@Home listing.

Frame of mind There was a time, not so long ago, when Theresa Bates couldn’t leave her house. From a hard-working, out-going sort of person with a good social life, she became depressed and anxious, eventually having to give up her job as a data processor and locking herself away.

Unable to see a reason to get out of bed in the morning, she was, at one time, seeing a psychiatrist, a psychologist undergoing cognitive behaviour therapy and a social worker.

She and husband, Ian, had had a stressful time but there was no reason, that Theresa could see, why she was feeling this way.

“All of a sudden I didn’t want to go to work and I started taking days off. The depression and anxiety was terrible and I wasn’t even going outside to take my milk off the step,” she says.

“Before I got ill, we were going on holidays, away for weekends and having a social life and then that all stopped and even a family gathering was an ordeal.”

Her first steps towards recovery came through regular beach walks with their beloved English Cocker Spaniel. Then Theresa and Ian moved to West Sussex eight years ago leaving everything she was familiar with. After a period of adjustment Theresa attended a centre in Bosham to learn woodwork eventually progressing onto running a picture framing workshop. This Theresa loved, and when it closed two years ago she set about launching a similar company – Frame of Mind. read more...

For more information visit: www.frameofmind.uk.com www.fineart.co.uk/GCF.asp

Healthy living, clever cleaning Many Arun individuals will know of Ian Cunningham of IC Services and will have used his highly professional cleaning services. Now, Ian’s introducing a new product into the market place which will help all of us to enjoy better health.

I.C. Airwaves is a range of indoor air purification products, designed to tackle a range of common – and not so common – household germs and pollutants. From MRSA and the Novo Virus to mould spores, pollen and dust, I.C. Airwaves help allergy sufferers live in comfort and reduce the chances of serious infection. (as approved by the Asthma Relief Charity) read more...

So whether your home or office needs a good deep clean, or you’re concerned about viruses and pollen, give Ian a call on 01903 690417 to see just how much you can benefit!

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

Image is everything

REVIEWS

So, next time you need a City service at regional prices, call Barry Pickthall at PPL on 01243 555561 or visit http://studio.pplmedia.com

There is a sound business case to employing disabled people.

By embracing the following you can develop your business successfully.

Improved customer service and increased profits Each year disabled people spend ÂŁ80 billion in the UK. By understanding and recognising their needs, you could expand your market.

Easier recruitment of staff One in five people looking for work are disabled. The wider your pool of candidates, the more likely you are to find the best person.

People with disabilities truly value their job.

Job satisfaction is frequently linked to motivation and performance. This leads to lower absenteeism, fewer grievances and disciplinary situations and better performance.

A reduced risk of legal action No one wants to be taken to an employment tribunal: they are time consuming, expensive, and result in bad publicity. read more...

An enhanced corporate reputation A positive image in the community and within your industry is good for business.

For more information visit: www.impact-initiatives.org.uk david.ambler@impact-initiatives.org.uk

Welcome to the Royal Norfolk Hotel A warm welcome awaits you at the Royal Norfolk where we have a long tradition as one of Bognor Regis' leading hotels. Our excellent service (we are AA 3 star rated) goes hand in hand with competitive prices.

The hotel is within easy reach of many West Sussex attractions, prominently located in an enviable seafront location, set in its own grounds, and with ample car parking. We have a flexible suite of function rooms, suitable for weddings, functions and conferences. The hotel offers special events for both hotel guests and local residents. read more...

Mobility Information Parking: Spaces in hotel car park, in front of building. Entrance: Ramped entrance with handrail.

WC: Adapted WC on ground floor near coffee shop.

Tel: 01243 826222 www.royalnorfolkhotel.com

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Why pay exorbitant London rates when there is a drive-in studio with full photographic and video services right here in West Sussex? PPL specialise in corporate, commercial and location photography. From portraits to product shots, room sets to training videos, we cater for most situations in our large drive-in studio just off the A27, mid-way between Arundel and Chichester.

And if items are too big to bring to us, we can bring the studio to you! Our stock-intrade includes kitchen sets, fireplaces, bathrooms, commercial equipment, vehicles and industrial plant for brochures, catalogues, exhibitions, point of sale and the Web. We also specialise in event and news coverage, and provide full distribution of photos and news to national and regional media.

We have a design studio too, providing editing, design and print services all under one roof. read more...

Impact Workability –helping you meet your recruitment needs and develop your business

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Feeling the credit crunch?

Do you want:

product

events

portrait

image is everything

# Free advertising to all Arun residents? # Them to know you are out there and what you offer?

Then don’t forget

Holiday@Home Scheme is still running Contact Deborah West NOW to ask about getting your business promoted as soon as possible at deborah.west@arun.gov.uk

01903 713 517

advertising

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interior

www.sussexbythesea.com/holidayathome

photography Bookers Yard, The Street, Walberton, West Sussex, BN18 0PF Tel: +44 (0) 1243 555561, email: studio@pplmedia.com

Advertisers Announcement

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Our first visit to your home is free. During this visit we make an initial assessment & create a care plan suited to your needs. We will advise you of all costs involved with no hidden extras. Whether it’s personal care, bathing, night caring, respite or post hospital care, we can help.

We also provide an answer to all of your domestic cleaning needs! Our cleaners are available to take care of all of your household chores so you don’t have to worry. ! We’re always available to carry out a free, no obligation assessment of your cleaning needs.

We fully vet our carers & cleaners before we employ them & ensure we receive a full employment history, including professional references as well as an enhanced Criminal Record Check. All of our staff carry

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L. Guess

Family Jewellers Since 1940

Antique & Modern Jewellery Bought & Sold Watch, Clock & Jewellery Repairs carried out In our own workshops on the premises Full Valuation Service Using On-Line Appraiser System

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HEADSTONE FAILURES

REVIEWS

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Let there be Light!

The Light Studio, based in Littlehampton, provide a full range of digital photography services, so whether you need to document your Big Day or refresh your commercial branding, one call will put you in touch with the experts!

Photography isn’t what it used to be – with the advent of digital cameras, anyone can think that they’re the next Henri CartierBresson or Diane Arbus. And this is where the problem lies – most people just aren’t that good no matter what kit they’ve bought.

For truly professional results, you need a truly professional company who know how to bring that little something extra into the frame…

This is where The Light Studio come in.

Whether you’re looking for images of a product or an event, a wedding or a makeover, the team are there to capture the magic. What’s more, they can either work to

Jewellers L Guess Jewellers have established an enviable reputation for the finest quality ranges of gold and silver jewellery, diamonds & giftware. They take great pride in their high number of regular and returning customers who trust the quality, value and reliable service they offer.

You don’t buy jewellery every day, but when you do, it is usually a special occasion. So whether you are having a piece of jewellery commissioned, a specialist repair carried out or choosing a special gift, customers know that at L.Guess they will always receive the very best customer service. This is backed up with a wealth of knowledge and experience you would expect from a family run business of three generations. read more...

your thorough creative brief or offer total creative input, so even if you’re not sure exactly what you want, you’ll get something you love. read more...

For more information visit about everything that The Light Studio can offer you, give them a call on 01903 716099 or check out their website www.lightstudio.co.uk

The Solution - Stone Safe Industry Leaders After five years of work, Stone Safe have established their brand in a highly specialist marketplace.

There can be nothing more distressing for relatives than visiting a loved one’s grave and finding that the headstone has collapsed. The reasons for the collapse could be due to an unstable soil condition, vandalism or component failure. As the owner of the memorial stone is responsible for the maintenance and stability of the headstone this can also pose a significant health and safety risk, not to mention further expense at a later date.

To combat this, Anton Matthews of The Memorial Stone Centre Ltd, Bognor Regis, has designed and developed a memorial stability system named Stone Safe, which comes with an incredible 30-year guarantee (insurance backed) against structural failure.

Supported by awards from across the industry and the results of thorough scientific soil testing, the Stone Safe system leads the field in memorial stability and safety. read more...

Welcome to…

K & M Finance

For more information contact Anton Matthews, Memorial Stone Centre Ltd on 01243 867005, reference Stone Safe, or by visiting the show room on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis. www.stonesafe.co.uk www.memorialstonecentre.co.uk

K & M are specialist independent commercial finance brokers who were established in 1985, mainly as providers of asset finance and leasing. Over the years we have expanded into other areas such as invoice discounting, factoring, commercial mortgages and investment mortgages. We have been members of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) for 8 years and must adhere to their strict guidelines.

Virtually all of the major banks and commercial lenders are patrons of the NACFB and so we have access to a whole range of products and funds, going from extremely competitive rates from A1 credit ratings through to slightly higher for those with a few CCJs or lack of

accounts etc. We are also members of the Federation of Small Business (FSB). We can obtain very competitive rates and can also provide finance for the person or company who does not have an exemplary credit record.

Our panel of funders range from those who will look at relatively risk free proposals and provide very competitive rates, to private lenders who look to underwrite clients perceived to have a higher risk (and not normally acceptable to the high street lender).

L.Guess Jewellers, Littlehampton 01903 724392

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For more information on K&M Finance and how they can help your business, contact them on (01243 826166)

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

Wake up and smell the stream!

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For more information about the Regis Directory, contact Anne via email: anne@theregisdirectory.co.uk

Razzamataz!

Razzamataz Theatre Schools began in 2000 with just thirty students and three teachers. Today, a constantly growing number of students attend the schools across the United Kingdom, forming the new generation of all round talented, confident and fit young performers!

Now franchised, Razzamataz continues to thrive, thanks in part to an appearance on BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den and some major investment from Scottish entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne. We are now working in partnership with Thomsons Holidays to offer the Razzamataz experience to youngsters on holiday!

Our Success Our success is due to us maintaining a high standard of experienced and enthusiastic teachers, keeping the students up to date with the latest trends in this ever changing industry. All staff are Police checked and one member of each team is first aid trained. Our students have appeared in the Children’s Variety Show at Her Majesty’s

Theatre in London, selected to sing at the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, were extras in the film The Bonfire and appeared alongside touring company Westenders singing their rendition of Seasons of Love from the musical Rent – just to name a few. read more...

PC Community Care PC Community Care exists to help people continue living comfortably in their own homes.

Following a free initial home visit assessment, the PC Care Team can create a complete care package to suit individual requirements, or simply home visits to ensure that everything is well. The team of up to 50 fully qualified carers (all of whom are Police and Criminal Records Bureau checked) can also advise their clients on mobility products or changes that they can make to their lifestyles to enable them to live each day to its fullest extent.

The keystone of their service is reactivity – which is especially valuable to Social Services (with whom they have a contract) and also Worthing Hospital. If they get a call saying that an individual needs urgent care, they can get someone there within 90 minutes and that carer can stay as long as required. It adds to up to complete peace of mind not only for the client but also their friends and families. The senior care team continually monitor their clients’ care, ensuring that it is consistently of the highest standards, as well as attending on-going training programmes to make sure that they are at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in care. read more...

For further information, please contact the team on 01903 755110.

Whole Being

To purchase the uniform and to learn more, visit the Razzamataz website – www.razzamataztheatreschools.co.uk

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

Small Business Owners who want to survive and prosper in the “recession” know that people who are passionate and open to learning new ways of doing things tend to succeed. Did you see James Caan, BBC Dragon at the 2008 Sussex Enterprise Conference and hear him say “I’m a great believer that it is people who create a successful business through their passion and conviction.”

Now you can learn how to feel the passion, conviction and confidence to propel your own business forward with Whole Being and their NLP in business workshops. You probably don’t have much spare time so in only 2 hours each month you will get proven tips and simple ideas that you can implement instantly to get measurable results ... fast, as well as a fantastic networking opportunity. read more... www.wholebeing.co.uk, e: info@wholebeing.co.uk t: 0845 241 0490

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REVIEWS

For more information contact Play Radio UK on: 01243 556355 or visit: www.playradiouk.com

The Regis Directory is a small, independent magazine business run by local resident and businesswoman, Anne Clark: I wanted to create a truly local magazine and directory that would help publicise small and medium-sized businesses to local residents. Low cost advertising enables me to offer excellent value to enable them to promote their services to local people.

I have lived in the area for nearly 20 years and know it well, but I have enjoyed meeting people I would never have met before – among them many small, independent businesses like mine who need local support from the community.

You can’t beat us for value for money and the readers get a quality product. It is truly local, with a range of articles, community events and activities. Delivered free to selected homes and businesses, residents have come to rely on it for referring to local services and local information and keep it until the next issue pops through their letterbox.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

To be honest I felt quite insulted when Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger recently stated “Once there is an established internet radio service, commercial broadcasters will be worried...” Get your head out of the sand Alan! On 6th of October 2008 Play Radio UK celebrated its 2nd birthday and firmly remains the UK’s biggest on line radio network!

Arundel, West Sussex is where Play Radio UK has its state of the art radio studios and continues to stream high quality radio and the world of West Sussex to 185 countries around the world, proving that whatever the financial climate British industry will always find a way to prove the experts wrong.

To check the quality of Play Radio UK for yourself all you need to do is go to the Arun Business Partnership website and click on the radio link and you will be listening. read more...

Truly local advertising

REVIEWS

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Painkillers not required...

RS Couriers Turns Into A Diamond Business It’s been an eventful few months at RS Couriers in Bognor. Since being acquired by Diamond Logistics (a leading Surrey-based courier company) in July, RS Couriers has moved premises, introduced new services and been accepted as a member of the National Courier Association.

According to Kate Lester, managing director of both RS Couriers and Diamond Logistics: “RS Couriers had built an excellent reputation amongst the Sussex business community over the last 19 years. As such, I was keen to retain the RS Couriers name, services and drivers on acquiring the company.

“The combined strength of RS Couriers and Diamond Logistics provides economies of scale and a wealth of diverse despatch knowledge, which our clients can now benefit from.”

Both companies have gained from the acquisition. RS Couriers benefits from Diamond Logistics’ skill base in valuable and very urgent consignments as well as its specialised passport, legislation and notary services. Through RS Couriers, Diamond Logistics has been able to extend its same day European work, providing an enhanced service to its clients. read more...

For further information on RS Couriers, visit www.rscouriers.co.uk or 01243 829222.

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Planning an event can cause major headaches and send many of us scurrying for the aspirin. Venues, catering, entertainment, logistics; you name it it all has to be done and done right. However, help is at hand in the form of Upfront Events…

Keith Croft has been involved in planning and holding both events and corporate hospitality for many years, having worked with numerous organisations including The Body Shop, Worthing Bears, Sussex County Cricket Club, Creative Memories and The Littlehampton Town Centre Action Group to name a few.

He decided to set up his own company - Upfront Events - in 2002, which takes the headache out of holding events as Keith organises everything from A – Z. This includes arranging for marquees, the catering, hiring staff, promoting the event and even booking those all important toilets for outdoor occasions. He is also always pleased to be partly involved in events if clients simply need a bar facility, a disco, a race night organised or anything else to help their event go with a zing. Charities that would like to hold fundraising events would be pleased to hear of Upfront Events.

If you feel that Keith could be just the man you need to help with your next event, then give him a ring on 01903 725067/07932 176051 (and don’t forget that you saw his editorial in The Magazine). Keith not only works across Sussex, but also outside the County, wherever his expertise is required. You can also get hold of him via email upfrontkc@hotmail.com read more...

South Coast Skips Where can you get rid of your rubbish in the knowledge that over 80% will be recycled and save money?

Don’t know? South Coast Skips of course!

South Coast Skips have been established and operating in the area for many years. Their skip hire service operates extensively in the local area and their trade waste service in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

They have many types of skip including special waste containers, mini, midi and maxi skips builders and enclosed skips, they also provide wheelie bins and rear end loader bins and offer the complete range of waste management services for all your requirements. They are also a licensed transfer station and waste carrier.

South Coast Skips offer a no fuss service and competitive pricing. Their “Skip the rest, use the best” policy ensures that as much as possible can be recycled.”

They have a transfer station and waste management recycling centre available together with roll on and roll off 2 to 40 cubic yards.

For all your waste management requirements, call South Coast Skips.

South Coast Skips work both for commercial and domestic customers and no job is too big or small. And in addition if you call and mention Arun Business Partnership you’ll be given a 10% discount – you can’t ask for better than that!

South Coast Skips: 01903 734056.

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

Ford back in Bognor!

Bognor Ford are pleased to announce that Ford is now back in Bognor Regis!

Many readers of The Magazine will know the Nyetimber name as they are already a very well established Mazda dealer in Bognor Regis, and, now that they can offer the Ford brand as well, the proposition has just got better!

Sales Manager David Pollock commented: “It was a natural progression to smoothly bring the Ford marque back to Bognor – enhancing customer choice in the area.”

The service provided by Nyetimber in Bognor for Mazda has been rated by customers to be the best in its region. The Chichester road dealership was presented with an award for its exceptional customer service after both the sales and aftersales teams were highly commended in a customer satisfactory survey.

“I was absolutely thrilled to receive this award” declared Nyetimber Mazda’s dealer principle, Nigel Littler. “We have very loyal customers and this is all down to ensuring we meet the needs of our customers, as well as providing a fantastic line-up of Mazda and now Ford cars.

The team here strives to offer the best possible service across all areas of the business. We are delighted that this commitment has been recognised by our customers.” read more...

To find out more about the award winning Mazda range (including the World Car of the year Mazda2 and multi award-winning Mazda MX5), and the range of exciting Ford vehicles on offer, call on 01243 862468 or visit the showroom at 33 Chichester Road in Bognor Regis.

01243 862468

The long wait is finally over...

Look out for the new Ka in 2009 Whatever your needs we are here to help. New and used car sales, servicing, MOT, repairs, Ford and Mazda genuine parts. We can collect and deliver from a wide area including Portsmouth, Pulborough to Worthing. With over twenty eight years as a Mazda and now a Ford Main

Dealer, we have the knowledge and experience in every field of motoring, from leasing and contract hire to winter services and a full range of accessories to choose from. Why not take a look around our web site and see what we have to offer?

Nyetimber Mazda & Bognor Ford 33 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis PO21 2XH Tel: 01243 862468 Fax: 01243 828906 www.fordsussex.co.uk

Awards

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

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hen asked if I “fancied hosting the Arun Business awards” I wondered if the evening might be a little stuffy and formal. How wrong could I be?

Held at the Butlins Conference centre in Bognor Regis and co hosted by the lovely Miriam Nicholls, the mood of the evening was one of friendly rivalry between some of the best businesses in the district.

We started by playing a game of ‘heads or tails’ inviting (or rather insisting!) that everyone put a pound in the pot and decide on the toss of my coin by standing up with their hand on either their head or bottom! After a few throws of the coin we were left with a happy winner of a bottle of champagne and an even happier charity for the homeless who received the money.

Then on to the awards proper where everyone in the room helped to lift the expectancy of each prize with a DIY

drum roll before the cream of Arun business were applauded and awarded their trophies.

I have to admit to being very impressed by the wide variety of businesses at the awards with everything from Garden Innovations to Tourism at the Beachcroft Hotel, Red Anywhere Catering and their stories of Jamelia’s wedding to holding back the years with Age Defy Serum! With not a single mention of downturns or recession the mood of optimism and looking forward was a great testament to all who were there and without losing sight of the message, a fun time was had by all. Here’s to next year!”

If you didn’t enter the awards this year, then you weren’t in the running for a trophy. Contact Miriam Nicholls on 01903 713436 to find out how you can get yourself in the game for the Business Awards 2009!

WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS & SPONSORS

FSB Supporting the smaller business

Garden Innovations

Small Business of the Year

(under 5 employees)

Winner: Sponsor:

Garden Innovations FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)

Save water, time, effort and money!

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arden Innovations, based in Rustington, scooped this year’s Small Business of the Year Under 5 Employees Award (for the second year running) and the Green Business of the Year Award - both for good reason!

For those unacquainted with the company’s products, they design, manufacture and supply a wide range of environmentally friendly water saving devices for your garden. With climate change being high on the global agenda and the need for water conservation ever apparent for both global and wallet reasons, the company’s approach to innovative products has won them worldwide acclaim and many of the UK’s ‘Export Achievement’ awards. Many of their products regularly appear on the leading gardening & D.I.Y. TV programmes including BBC Gardeners World, BBC Gardeners World Live from Chelsea and from Hampton Court, Richard Jackson’s Grass Roots, The Really Useful Show, and their ‘Basket Bags’ have even appeared on Coronation Street - in full bloom for a whole season with very little watering.

“I was delighted to present the Award to Garden Innovations in recognition of their achievements.

They are a very successful small business and an inspiration to others.”

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he FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) was delighted to sponsor the Award for the Small Business up to 5 employees for the 4th year running. The FSB represents the small business sector and we feel it is important to recognise the contribution that small businesses make to the local community. Small businesses are not only the backbone of our economy, but it is they who have many of the best ideas over 60% of all commercial innovations come from small businesses.

Garden Innovations were worthy winners. They have established themselves as the leading UK manufacturer & supplier of affordable, practical water saving devices & systems. Not only are their products environmentally friendly, but they constantly strive to innovate and develop new devices and systems. They also won the Green Business Award!

Mrs Audrey Whitney, Chairman of the Arun & District Branch of the FSB, said:

Bay Studio Award Winners

Small Business of the Year

(under 10 employees)

Winner: Sponsor:

Bay Studio HSBC

Worthy Winners!

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his is the third year that Bay Studios have scooped the Small Business of the Year award. Here, Debbie Rich (MD) tells us about her experiences.

“Bay Studios have been established for 25 years and we offer a complete sign making and screen printing service including vehicle graphics, promotional items, banners, street signs shopfronts and facias” says Debbie.

In addition to all of the local companies throughout Arun that Debbie has regular dealings with, the team also have supplied quite a number of big names and organisations – including the Ministry of Defence!

Debbie continues: “A lot of our business is from recommendations and word of mouth. Often, our customers need something turned around very quickly, and this is in fact one of our specialities – the last minute job!”

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To find out more about Bay Studios, and maybe even commission something for your own business, contact the team on 01903 717227 or visit their website – www.baystudio.co.uk

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For more information about this multiaward winning company located right on your doorstep, have a look at their website or call 01903 859100. www.garden-innovations.co.uk

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The Small Business (6-10 employees) category is particularly important in the Arun area, as there are such a large number of Small & Medium sized businesses which fall within this criteria. As ‘The World’s local bank’, we work with many such businesses on a daily basis, have a clear understanding of the challenges they face and commitment to provide support, both through our branches and locally based team of experienced commercial relationship managers.

The winner of the award this year, Bay Studio Limited, based in Littlehampton, has been established now for 7 years, and due to the hard work of Debbie Rich and her team, the business has grown HSBC (under 10 employees) Award Sponsor steadily throughout this period, and now enjoys a high profile in the local area.

What particularly impressed the judges was their commitment to customer service, which was evidenced Arun’s local bank. by numerous testimonials from their SBC has been involved with the customers. We would like to wish Arun Business Partnership for Debbie every success for the future, many years and, therefore, as a and hope that the business continues long term supporter of the Partnership, to grow from strength to strength. we were keen to demonstrate our support to the local business tel: 0845 5831567 community by sponsoring the awards website: www.hsbc.co.uk again in 2008.

Small Business of the Year

(over 10 employees)

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Kittiwake Developments Moore Stephens

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ittlehampton-based Kittiwake Developments is a leading global provider of marine technology solutions with offices in the UK, USA and Asia, yet remains proud of its roots in West Sussex. An expert in machinery condition monitoring, water testing and fuel and lube oil analysis, at Kittiwake we pride ourselves on investing in our people to create innovative technology solutions that make a real difference to our customer’s operations. We are consultants and partners to worldwide industry, and long term partners with the likes of Shell, ExxonMobil and Wilhelmsen Ship Services. read more...

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raham Francis, Senior Partner of Moore Stephens South LLP said: “We work with many local businesses advising them on how to grow. As a firm with national and international links, we are keen to recognise the world class businesses which operate in the area and are delighted to sponsor these awards because they recognise and celebrate the best in Arun. Congratulations to Kittiwake Developments Limited who are a very deserving winner.”

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tel: 01243 531600 web: www.moorestephens.com

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Winner: Sponsor:

Red Anywhere The Beachcroft Hotel

N With these awards under our belts, the future is looking even brighter!

This is our first year in Business and I would like to thank our suppliers, colleagues, friends and all of the team that make RED Anywhere what it is.

ot only did RED Anywhere take home three category awards at this year’s Business of the Year ceremony, but the team scooped the coveted Overall Business of the Year award as well. No other single company has ever gained that many award nominations and wins in the entire history of the event!

Dan Clarke MCGB, founder and MD of RED Anywhere said: “I thought we stood a good chance of getting a couple of awards, but to get more “gold medals” than anyone has got before is very pleasing. It’s thanks to the hard work of our staff and our partners that we’ve come this far in so short a time. I’m especially delighted that we won the Website of the Year award as our business is entirely based online and the site is the key and only marketing and communications channel we’ve got. It’s therefore got to be good – and it is thanks to Fresh Egg – as this award confirms!”

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Dan had been running a catering business from his restaurant. He wanted to adopt a new business model and go national with it, so building his customer base, and establish an online presence. After consulting with Fresh Egg, Dan moved the business entirely online about 10 months ago. The site and business was launched using a mixture of tactical PPC (Pay per Click) focussing on terms relating to catering and event management and ongoing SEO (including a Blog) to create enhanced brand awareness and an outstanding amount of traffic.

As a result RED Anywhere currently ranks third for the term “catering company” in Google. The website yields an average of 5-10 high quality enquiries a day - a level which is typically unheard of in the hospitality industry.

Attracting both corporate and private enquiries, RED Anywhere has already secured bookings for over 30 weddings in 2009.

Dan concludes: “This is our first year in Business and I would like to thank our suppliers, colleagues, friends and all of the team that make RED Anywhere what it is.

Also special thanks to Andy Gamble (Co Director), Will O’Hara (Sous Chef) and Charlie Lovering (Events and Office Co-ordinator).

For more information on this year’s runaway winner, go to www.redanywhere.co.uk

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One company, four awards – it can only be RED Anywhere!

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West Sussex, BN17 7QQ Tel: 01903840840 www.comfortinnarundel.com

The Comfort Inn Arundel is a family-run value hotel. It provides the perfect place for a relaxing holiday, an overnight stopover or a business trip with 53 well equipped and well proportioned en suite rooms. Conveniently located between Arundel and Littlehampton, the Comfort Inn is within easy reach of many local attractions. The Stirling’s Bar and Restaurant is open 7 days a week where guests and others can enjoy a hearty full English breakfast as well as a three course dinner in the evenings. For the special offers you can visit the Comfort Inn Arundel website or contact the reservations team.

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The Beachcroft Hotel

Steve Verney of JS Humidifiers explains why he’s so keen on getting involved with the Arun Business Partnership Awards.

New Business of the Year Sponsor

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obert Warham from The Beachcroft Hotel wanted to sponsor this award to encourage the recognition and importance of New Businesses within the local economy. With schools and colleges encouraging students to consider a career as ‘an entrepreneur’ and that they can have a viable future working for themselves it is important to recognise the value that new businesses play in the development and future prosperity of the area. Robert said ‘In the current economic climate it is not enough just to have a ‘good idea’! Setting up a new business requires strength of character, determination and support from other local companies and individuals like ourselves’. With Robert having started his business in recent years he felt it important to put this support into action through the sponsorship of this award.

Beachcroft Hotel & Restaurant Clyde Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO22 7AH Tel: 01243 827142 Fax: 01243 863500 Website: www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk

Business Marketing & Promotion Award Winner: Sponsor:

Age Defy Serum JS Humidifiers

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ward winning Age Defy Serum has captured the imagination of the ladies over 35 for it’s

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Beachcroft Hotel

Beachcroft Hotel lifting,sculpting and plumping qualities by turning back the clock on frownlines,liplines (nose to mouth) age spots and pigmentation marks as well as those ‘hamster cheeks’ and saggy and hooded eyelids and all without that botox wind tunnel effect!

Skin needs oxygen and to breathe naturally which is difficult with all the gunk we put on our skin 24/7 most of which causes spots,red marks and irritation and then we cover it up with make-up to make it worse!

With Jojoba,Retinol A,and Palm Oil it’s got no mineral oil which clogs the pores and allows the skin to breathe naturally in it’s own way.

Age spots and neck /sun aged decolletage with old and veiny hands are targeted too.

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Why do we sponsor the Arun Business Partnership Marketing Award?

Lots of people and organisations have great product and service ideas but, unless they can communicate them effectively to potential purchasers, the idea will never become a business. At JS Humidifiers, we offer great products and services but the thing that differentiates us from our competitors is that we constantly strive to get that message across to the right people. It works for us, and we like to recognise other local organisations who have the same, dynamic approach.

What did we think of the ABP Best Promotions and Marketing Award winner?

Very impressed. I have no idea how effective Age Defy Serum is but Denise Bell-King clearly exudes passion for her products and has great confidence in what they can do for her customers.

She is evidently unfalteringly energetic in their promotion and has succeeded in establishing a consistent brand image and getting Age Defy Serum and her own name mentioned in many potentially influential places, including the national press.

01903 850200 www.jshumidifiers.com

JS Humidifiers

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Garden Innovations

Green Business of the Year Winner: Sponsor:

Garden Innovations Chichester University

For Garden Innovations see page 35.

Chichester University The Green Business of the Year Award – sponsored by the University of Chichester

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mplementation of sustainable or “green” development involves planning authorities making difficult choices and assessing trade-offs between social, environmental and economic benefits and impacts, but we can contribute too.

Water is essential to human life, yet frequently there is either too much of it in the wrong place, or not enough of it where it is needed but we can contribute positively to environmental sustainability and a greener way of life.

Presenting the Green Business of the Year Award to Garden Innovations Limited was not a chore; their practical and affordable solutions to water saving are environmentally friendly and prove again that we can all contribute to greener functionality in our daily lives. Garden Innovations strive and have achieved a range of innovative but practical water saving products which greatly benefit both the gardener and the environment in which we all exist.

Dr Andrew Dixon of the University of

Chichester University

Chichester, and a keen water enthusiast was delighted to make the Green Award presentation, saying, “I spent several years researching water conservation technology; for example, looking at re-using rainwater and grey water – water from baths and washing machines. One conclusion was “it’s not (just) what you do” but “it’s the way that you do it” and when it comes to technology, simple innovations are often the best – Garden Innovations Limited have

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made some excellent, simple innovative products that really will help save water.”

The University of Chichester is experiencing rapid change and growth both as an institution offering students the best experience possible and by linking with our neighbours, community and business; developing opportunities for partnerships and relationships not previously attained. It is crucial that as the Campus and the Bognor Regis town and coastal area develop that green issues must be and remain a priority – the University of Chichester works hard to create successful community relationships.

Tel: 01243 816000 website: www.chiuni.ac.uk

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Customer Care Award Winner: Sponsor:

Giant Apple Events Comfort Inn Arundel

Not just big, but giant!

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he award winning (Customer Care Award 2008, to be precise!) Giant Apple Event Management has been run by Louise Ballard and her small team for the past 5 years, specialising in providing a professional events management service for parties, conferences, team building, exhibitions and family fundays.

So what makes Giant Apple different?

Louise explains: “We look for what is right for our client as well as making it cost effective. Our aim is to work closely with people to make sure that their event is a complete success.”

So whether you are looking to add that expert touch to an event you may be thinking of having or want to improve your team’s performance, get in touch with Giant Apple on 01903 885354 or visit www.giantapple.co.uk

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The Comfort Inn Arundel

The Comfort Inn Arundel

he Comfort Inn, Arundel, was very pleased to sponsor ‘The Customer Care’ award as it is imperative for all local companies to look after their most important commodity - the customer! As a local family run hotel, we recognise the value in making our customers feel welcome to ensure that they come back time and time again. It is essential to recognise those companies that ‘go the extra mile’ to make their customers feel special especially in today’s climate. We congratulate Giant Apple Events in being such a company. tel: 01903 840840 web: www.comfortinnarundel.com

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Red Anywhere Dragonfly Design & Print

For Red Anywhere see page 37.

Red Anywhere Catering

Dragonfly Design & Print

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ragonfly were more than happy to sponsor the website of the year award as websites are an important part of promoting your business in the world today. Anthony and his team would like to congratulate RED Anywhere on winning the award this year.

Dizzy Shop front

Disability Awareness Award Winner: Sponsor:

Dizzy F.A Holland

Diabetes Enterprise on Expansion Plan

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izzy the local social enterprise can now proudly boast to be Award Winners!! Jane and Jools Chaffer (co-founders) accepted the award on behalf of the Dizzy team at a glitzy reception held at Butlins, Bognor Regis, and hosted by the Arun Business Partnership’s Miriam Nicholls and Spirit FM’s Kevin King. The award for

tel: 01903 774777 web: www.dizzy.org.uk

Dragonfly Design & Print

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promoting “Disability Awareness” was one of fourteen awards given at the annual Arun Business Partnership ceremony.

More good news is that Dizzy are continuing the expansion of the group by opening their doors to customers in Littlehampton!! The fourth store is now located at 9a Arundel Road (formally Aladdin’s cave).

Our education events ‘Dial-Dizzy’ have been a tremendous success and Dizzy would like to thank all our attendees for supporting the initiative, plus huge thanks go to all our professional speakers that have given up their time to assist people with diabetes. The next ‘Dial-Dizzy’ is on Saturday 10th January 2009. We look forward to welcoming Mr Rishi Patel from Specsavers, Rustington, who will give an invaluable insight on how critical eye-care is and how his local company can assist you in preventing problems in the future. ‘Dial-Dizzy’ is located at Dove Lodge, Beach Road, Littlehampton. For residents in the Bognor Regis area a new ‘Dial-Dizzy’ support group will be launched pre-Easter 2009. More details to follow and keep up to date on the Business Partnership Site.

The directors and all the volunteers wish all our supporters/customers a prosperous 2009.

Dizzy charity shops are located at East Preston, Middleton-on-Sea, Angmering Village, PLUS Littlehampton. See you soon.

WINNERS & SPONSORS

Website of the Year Award

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F.A Holland

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A Holland and Son are very happy to sponsor the Arun Business Partnership awards, having won a few ourselves we understand the prestige of such an award and the hard work envolved. We work with local businesses on a day to day basis and like to give a little back into the community, Dizzy Retail were exactly the type of company we wanted to win – well done Dizzy

Commitment Partnership Award Winner: Sponsor:

Robert Warham (The Beachcroft Hotel) Littlehampton School

Littlehampton College

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he Littlehampton College was very pleased to be able to sponsor the ‘Commitment to the Partnership’ award as local businesses have been so supportive of our staff and students since we gained our Specialist School Status in Business and Enterprise.

That strong relationship is essential to us as we prepare our young people for the wider world. Robert Warham and his team at The Beachcroft Hotel exemplify a level of commitment and value to others that we can all admire and hope to replicate. tel: 01903 711148 www.littlehampton.w-sussex.sch.uk

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F.A Holland

Business in the

Community Award Winner: Sponsor:

F.A Holland RS Couriers

Times a-changin’ at the awardwinning FA Holland!

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A Holland took home the Business in the Community Award for the second time in three years – proving that philanthropic actions don’t go unnoticed!

Having been in business since 1850, FA Holland are committed to working in and for the local community on a massive range of projects, and the team are delighted that, once again, the Arun business community has recognised their efforts.

It’s an exciting time for the FA Holland team at the moment, since they are working under new management and will be having a complete re-brand in the near future. One of the most visible outcomes from this process will be a change of name: the company will soon be known as FA Holland and Sons as it used to be in years past!

Added to this, all of the company vehicles and uniforms will be re-branded as well.

What won’t change, however, is the FA Holland commitment to their customers and the community that they serve.

“The future is very exciting for us,” comments Torquil Morgan. “Although

we are refreshing the company in terms of name and visual branding, we’re still going to be as active in the community as we ever were.”

For more information about the new look FA Holland, get in contact with the team on 01903 713 939

RS Couriers Kate Lester, Managing Director of RS Couriers, says:

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The Business in the Community Award is about rewarding those businesses in Arun who, for no motivation other than their sense of community and social justice, go out of their way to help their local community.

We believe businesses that have been fortuitous enough to be successful should contribute to their communities, and RS Couriers are very proud to sponsor this award.” tel: 01243 829 222 website: www.rscouriers.co.uk

RS Couriers

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Red Anywhere

Northbrook College

Business in Education Award Winner: Sponsor:

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Red Anywhere Catering (EBP) Education Business Partnership

For Red Anywhere see page 37.

Northbrook College

For more information on this year’s runaway winner, go to www.redanywhere.co.uk

(EBP) Education Business Partnership Education Business Partnership – forging the future

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est Sussex Education Business Partnership (EBP) exists to develop links between education and business for the benefit of young people and the future economy. They do this by helping to

Education Business Partnership

The Beachcroft Hotel Northbrook College

Northbrook College raise standards of achievement, preparing young people for the world of work and nurturing economic success through activities that involve education and business working together.

None of this is possible without businesses, both large and small, giving up a bit of time, expertise and enthusiasm to work with students in schools and colleges. Many local businesses offer work experience but some go that extra mile and work with the EBP to make the learning experience realistic, relevant and exciting. By getting involved, businesses have the power to influence and nurture their future workforce – ensuring students understand the importance of valuable skills they might not otherwise develop.

The EBP sponsors the Business in Education Award because it is proud to recognise the commitment local businesses freely give and celebrate those who work with our young people.

These businesses are able to immediately see the effect their input has had and readily offer their support time and time again. read more...

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orthbrook College sponsored the Training and Development award at this year’s Business Partnership Awards ceremony. Anne Feldberg (Business Development Manager) commented: “We understand how difficult the economic downturn must be for local business and Northbrook are here to help. Training and development is extremely important to grow your business and we are happy to support the Arun Business Partnership.

Many congratulations to the Beachcroft Hotel for winning this year!”. tel: 0845 155 60 60 website: www.nbcol.ac.uk

Tourism Award Winner: Sponsor:

The Beachcroft Hotel St Modwens

St Modwens

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t Modwen are the UK’ leading regeneration specialist and sponsored the Sussex by the Sea Tourism Award.

St Modwen are heavily involved in the regeneration of Bognor Regis, seeking to make it a first class coastal destination. Gary Morris (Senior Development Manager) said "We are pleased to have continued our support for the awards again this year, as we firmly believe that local businesses are vital for the growth and development within Arun. We would like to congratulate the Beachcroft Hotel for winning the Sussex by the Sea Tourism award." website: www.stmodwen.co.uk

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Training & Development Award

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Overall Awards Winner – it can only be RED Anywhere!

Overall Awards Winner

Sussex Newspapers

Winner: Sponsor:

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Red Anywhere Catering Sussex Newspapers

For Red Anywhere see page 37.

For more information on this year’s runaway winner, go to www.redanywhere.co.uk

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t is a great pleasure for Sussex Newspapers to be involved in the Arun Business Awards. We have been part of this for some years now and every year it continues to grow. We firmly believe that, especially in this difficult market, it is important to

celebrate success, and this area has a wealth of excellent businesses that are not only doing well locally but many are now reaching national and even global success. As the local newspaper we, believe it or not, love to bring good news and successful businesses are good news. www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk Tel: 01903 714135 www.chichester.co.uk Tel: 01243 539389

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From good, to great ognor Regis is, in case you’ve missed it, the focus of a massive multi-agency, multi-partner regeneration project designed to restore the town’s faded glory. From the former Lec Refrigeration site, to the Chichester University campus, Bognor Regis is seeing unprecedented levels of interest, activity and investment.

Plenty has happened in the last year, but one of the most significant updates is that the former Lec site is going to be redeveloped by Sainsbury’s into a fantastic mixed use site, bringing jobs into the area and returning the retail giant into the town after a gap of almost 20 years.

Much of this provision will centre around the employment opportunities inherent in the redevelopment as it won’t just be Sainsbury’s locating here – there’s the scope for other business units to come in as well.

This might include the relocation of existing businesses or the delivery of an enterprise centre, helping the area’s small and growing businesses to find firm footings.

Away from the Lec site, the University of Chichester Campus is going to have a whole new look as well. In addition to more than doubling the number of students hosted on the campus by 2016, it is hoped that

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sporting facilities will be in place in time for the 2012 Olympics to help the students, local residents and shining sporting stars make the most of the historic events.

Many will have heard much talk about the ‘Leisure Heart’, which can be defined as the Regis site, next to Bognor Regis’ Town Hall.

Key to the redevelopment of this area will be a reconnection of the town to the seafront, a rejuvenated promenade and plenty of open, public space. The grand vision, although set in a contemporary context, may be likened to revisiting the resort’s original purpose – somewhere civilised to get away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy the record levels of sunshine and generally improve heath and well-being.

Being held up as an example of best practice is testament to the hard work put in by the Bognor Regis Regeneration Task Force, based in the Town Hall and headed up by Richard McMann – who many of you will have met at Business Partnership meetings. The Task Force have been driving the process forward, negotiating with the established and emerging players in the town’s regeneration, as well as keeping local residents and businesses abreast of the latest news. It’s a tough job – but somebody’s got to do it!

With so much going on in the town, there’s been the need for a single point of contact for all news and events to do with the regeneration. This portal has been established by Arun District Council and resides at www.arun.gov.uk/bognorregis.

From Lec to Bersted Green Court, it’s all on the website as well as the latest planning applications. Don’t forget to keep checking for the latest updates!

Somewhere in the region of £500million is going to be pumped into Bognor Regis in the coming years and, despite the current economic climate, optimism for the town’s future is running higher than ever. The town is looking forward to a future that does its past justice, buoyed by the belief of the District Council and the private sector working together.

Bright future for xciting times lay ahead for Littlehampton as multi-million pound regeneration plans for the town begin to take shape.

Following in the successful footsteps of the award-winning East Bank development, the Council is working with partners in both the public and private sectors to rejuvenate the town and cement its image as a top seaside location.

As well as contributing to schemes for a new £12 million community hospital, the

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proposed £35 million academy school and more affordable housing at Toddington, unprecedented improvements will also be made to key sites, such as the harbour, the seafront and the town centre.

Over the coming weeks and months residents will be given the opportunity to have their say on a range of major initiatives, including a new-look seafront.

Public consultation will soon begin on the Seafront Strategy, a major project looking at revamping the Littlehampton water

frontage all the way from Mewsbrook Park to Pier Road.

Local people will be asked their views on initial plans, including the possibility of a grant-funded, record-breaking cultural project - the UK’s Longest Bench.

Positive discussions about rejuvenating the harbour, including a larger focus on leisure provision, have also taken place between the Council and key partners.

Residents can look forward to having their say on this joint vision for the harbour

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artists Gordon Young and Brian Fell, but also the input of Littlehampton Community School pupils.

The project consists of physical waymarkers along the River Walkway, beginning at the Look and Sea! Centre and ending just beyond the Oyster Pond. Each waymarker features a different seafood recipe, providing a vivid and tangible reminder of Littlehampton’s importance as a port in the past. Accompanying the physical installations is a recipe book, linking old and new in the finest culinary traditions!

Copies are available to buy from Littlehampton Town Council.

Work is now progressing on the final, main, piece of artwork for the Oyster Pond in Littlehampton. The plans are for a piece of interactive artwork – which may take the form of artistic seating or play equipment for children – and an artist will be appointed early in 2009 to take this forward.

All of these artworks were made possible by funding from the Arts Council England South East and contributions from various other partners including the Town Councils, the Single Regeneration Budget, Arun District Council, WSCC and Town Centre groups. This resulted in a total pot of just under £150,000 for commissions in the two towns.

In these times of instant gratification and fleeting pleasures, it’s delightful to find installations which make one stop a while and reflect on the past, and on the future, of these two great towns.

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rt can lift a place, revitalise its soul and add contemporary context to historical features. Over the last couple of years, art has been making its presence known in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.

If you’ve been to Bognor Regis recently, you can’t help but notice the 25-foot Sun Sculpture which rises from the foot of the High Street. Recalling Bognor’s claim to being one of the sunniest places in the entire UK, the sculpture is a talking point not only in the town, but further beyond too.

Staying with the Bognor Regis theme, visitors to the town will notice the new railings that surround the weather station.

Where once battered, ugly and defunct railings stood, artist Matthew Fedden has replaced them with purpose-designed items which reflect the historical significance of the station, as well as enhancing the local street scene.

Across the waters in Littlehampton, the artistic regeneration is no less prominent. The Oyster Waymarker project has been received well and brings together not only the work of

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Littlehampton when it is finalised in the New Year.

Consultants have recently been engaged to produce a development brief for St.Martin’s Car Park. This area was highlighted in the Littlehampton Vision as an opportunity area.

It is expected that the development will provide an increased and enhanced retail offer along with restaurants and some public spaces as well as car parking and a limited amount of residential accommodation.

Littlehampton currently suffers from a lack of modern, appropriately sized retail units

and it is expected that take up on these from companies wanting space in the town in modern units will be good and will help other retailers by bringing more visitors into the town centre. Watch the web site and local press for details of public consultation events that will give everyone their chance to say what they think about this.

Councillor Norman Dingemans, Chairman of the Littlehampton Regeneration Sub Committee, thinks people in the town have a lot to look forward to:

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“The future is extremely bright for Littlehampton,” he said. “These exciting developments all fit into an overall masterplan that ensures nothing happens in isolation.

“We really want to put the town back on the map, and by building on the success of projects such as the East Bank, we believe that people will be just as excited and enthusiastic when they see the plans. We are keen for everyone to have their say and hope residents get involved in the upcoming consultations.”

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Whats going on e all know that there’s always a lot going on in and around the Arun District.

Already plans are well under way for 2009 events and we’ve picked out a few notables that you might like to put in your diary and make sure you get along to.

On 8th March you’ll find Clowns in Bognor Regis! They will be parading around the town centre and seafront. If you want to know more get in touch with Sue Holmes at Bognor Regis Town Council on 01243 825535 or have a look at www.bognorregis.gov.uk.

July in Littlehampton is well known for Carnival Time! This year it’s 11th July when the town will be full of locals and those not so local who just can’t help but want to join in or watch. If you want to be there put the date in your diary and if you fancy getting involved contact Freda Hughes on 01903 716634.

If you’ve tried to get tickets for some of the Arundel Festival events you will already know how popular that is. The Festival organisers are trying to add still more to their programme but particularly want to provide more free events for local people. They are providing lots of opportunities for local businesses to be involved and if you want to take advantage of this talk to Penny Hadley on 01903 883779.

They are also holding a Dinner and Auction on Sunday 8th February at India Gate Restaurant in Arundel when the evening will feature some of the performers from the Festival. Tickets are £35 which includes a meal and half a bottle of wine but they are limited to 100 spaces. If you want to be there call John Taylor on 01903 721934 or pop into Zimmer Stewart Gallery in Tarrant Street for tickets.

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There’s always something going on in Arun. We’ve put together a couple of highlights from the coming months – so make sure that you get these dates in your diary and make the most of this diverse district!

Clowns Parade

Date 08-03-2009 Start time 14:00 Location Bognor Regis Seafront and London Road Town/village Bognor Regis Contact telephone no. Sue Holmes - 01243 825535 Email address sueholmes@bognorregis.gov.uk Website www.bognorregis.gov.uk Event details Bognor Regis Seafront and London Road Shopping pr A parade of approximately 100 clowns, plus marching band, leaves Butlins Day Visitor entrance at 2 pm and follows a route along the seafront and through the town centre, before returning to Butlins at about 4 pm.

Littlehampton Carnival Date Start and finish time Location Town/village Contact telephone no.

Email address Website Event details

11-07-2009 10:00 to 14:00 Various locations in Littlehampton Littlehampton Freda Hughes - 01903 716634 fredahughes@aol.com www.littlehamptoncarnival.co.uk Entertainment in the Littlehampton Town Centre from 10am - 2pm Carnival procession lines up St. Winefrides Road, Littlehampton at 4.30pm Judging begins at 5pm. Moving off at 6pm along seafront and town centre route Free Entry

Littlehampton Bonfire Celebrations Date Location Town/village Email address Website Event details

31-10-2009 Littlehampton Town and Seafront Littlehampton littlehamptonbonfiresociety@hotmail.co.uk www.lbs.me.uk Littlehampton Bonfire Society presents an evening of entertainment including a torchlight procession, mammoth bonfire, seafront firework display and funfair, fun for all the family.

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he Arundel Town Festival (ATF) will run from Friday 21st August to Monday 31st August and offers local and national businesses the chance to sponsor an event or show or contribute their time. One of the Festivals aims is to provide quality performances in music, arts and drama. Many of these events are free to locals and visitors alike and involve

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the young and old in the community as well as providing educational prospects.

Sponsorship can be as little or as much as you can afford and doesn’t neccesarily have to be monetary if your company offers a service or product which can be used during the festival.

In exchange there are many promotional and marketing products used to promote the festival which your company could be in!

The ATF also provides the chance for your company to get staff involved whether participating or visiting the numerous shows.

Please contact Penny Hadleigh to express an interest and a meeting can be arranged on 01903 883779.

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Wheels 2008 www.wheelsevent.co.uk

An event well worth attending.

From 3 to 5… yetimber Mazda, based in Bognor Regis, came to Wheels 08 and had a truly successful weekend!

David Pollock, Sales Manager explains: “Despite the truly appalling weather on the Saturday, we had a large volume of enquiries from the crowds that descended on Littlehampton Seafront – which is really unusual for a show like this.

“On the back of these enquiries came four sales directly related to the show – which is a fantastic result and a very welcome surprise. One of these sales came from a family who had previously visited our showroom looking at the Mazda 3 but who, after the show, decided to purchase the stunning Mazda 5 as they were so impressed with the specification.

“We’re already looking forward to Wheels 09 as it’s such a productive event to be involved with.”

In case you didn’t catch Nyetimber Mazda at Wheels, why not visit their showroom at 33 Chichester Road in Bognor Regis to see the range for yourself? You can also call them on 01243 862468 to chat your requirements through with the team.

Thirdly, and by no means least to showcase local businesses!

Lots of local businesses have been involved in both Wheels events and have had only positive results. It’s a great way to get information about your company over to thousands of people over 3 days. If you have a business that is in any way related to anything on Wheels and you would like more details about the 2009 event then call any of the team on 0870 1900 220.

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Roger Joy, dealer principal at Newbarn KIA, is a hard man to impress…

Wonderful Wheels! uff Miller, Littlehampton, have been in business for over 60 years and this is the second year that they have attended the Wheels event.

“Wheels is different to other motor shows,” comments Martin Cornish Retail Sales Manager. “It is aimed at the family, as you can see from the many different events that are put on throughout the weekend.

“As a local Littlehampton dealer, we feel it’s important to get involved with the local community, as well as making sure that we are noticed and getting the Cuff Miller name out.”

Cuff Miller find that Wheels is successful for them. This year, they sold a vehicle on the Monday after the weekend, directly from a lead that they had picked up at the show. With such good feedback from their attendance, Martin and his team are quite rightly looking forward to Wheels 2009!

For more information about Cuff Miller, give them a call on 01903 714367 or visit their website - www.cuffmiller.co.uk

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When the Wheels marketing team first contacted Newbarn KIA to ask if we would be interested in exhibiting at their 2008 show, we were somewhat under whelmed with enthusiasm. Not because of anything they had done you understand, on the contrary it was our first contact with them.

No it was everything to do with our past experience of motor shows.

What swayed us towards the Littlehampton show was the fact that it wasn’t just another motor show; it encompassed everything to do with wheels. This was, in our opinion, an innovation of the genre and worth trying.

In fact it proved to be well worth attending.

To achieve these objectives the show had to deliver and it did in abundance. The whole event was well organised, with an array of exhibits, stands and entertainment that had that all important “good feel” factor.

If Wheels 2008 is anything to go by, I’m sure that Wheels 2009 will be a success.

We will certainly be there.

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from Cycle Circus, bikes like you’ve never seen before, to Solent Eagles Children’s Motor Cycle Display team and Ride The Hill Mountain Board Team. The Wheels story is probably best told in pictures so have a look!

The aim of the event is threefold.

To provide a fun family event for local people To provide an attraction that will encourage visitors into Littlehampton to see just how much the town has to offer in the hope that they will return.

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he second year of Wheels in Littlehampton was hailed a great success. The show was opened by England Rugby Star Simon Shaw who also took the opportunity to have a good look round and try out as many attractions as possible.

In spite of the, sometimes, appalling weather around 20,000 made their way to the seafront greens for the family event. A huge range of attractions were available

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hursday 11th September saw the second annual Arun Business Partnership Golf Day take place at Ham Manor Golf Club in aid of the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.

The event, organised by the Business Partnership team and CAM Ltd, welcomed 52 people from an array of local businesses who, in teams of four, pitted their golf wits against each

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other in a friendly competition.

Designed as an opportunity to bring like-minded players together, the Golf Day was an outstanding success. Not only did everyone have a fantastic time but the event also raised £860 for Chestnut Tree House from the kindness of the players buying raffle tickets, throwing money in the charity bucket if they missed a green and from the auction.

The prizes winners were as follows: Team Prize for 1st - H&B Sensors with Angmering Taxis coming in 2nd Par 3 Nearest the Pin - Was won by Paul Warriner Par 3 Hole in One Challenge Prizes - Thanks to Peter Cooper for putting up a Golf and Chandlers for putting up a BMW. Prizes for the hole in one - we had a couple of near misses but no one got it this year!

Prizes for the raffle were kindly donated by: Arun View Ian Hart Funeral Directors Rustington Golf Centre Avisford Park Hilton Biffa Hands on Holistics David Lloyd Centre It’s no wonder that over £800 was raised for Chestnut Tree House when you consider some of the great prizes that were on offer which included an England Rugby Shirt (courtesy of Eagle Oak) and a signed boxing glove of Henry Cooper’s (courtesy of Football Bananas).

We would also like to thank the sponsors for their support G. Allen, FA Holland, Rabbit, CS Concrete, Inspire Leisure, Adams Beeny and New Carlton Kennels.

Michael Pisko, from CAM who helped organise the event, said:

“It was a great day that for once was not spoiled by the weather. All the players seemed to enjoy themselves and the buffet put on afterwards was extremely well received.

“Unfortunately, no one was lucky enough to hit a hole in one and win a car but the day was about raising money for such a good local cause as well as having a great time.”

Mike went on to say thank you to all the local companies who sponsored holes on the day and to the Arun Business Partnership team for all its support. The venue and date for next year will be announced shortly.

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For more information on next years event, or to register your team early, contact Michael either by email (Michael@camcentral.co.uk) or on 0870 1900 220.

If you are looking for a good golf day or are interested in joining Ham Manor please contact Sue Alcock on 01903 783288 or visit www.hammanor.co.uk WHERE YOU SEE: read more... visit: www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk for the full article

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MEETINGS

hat would you think if you were invited to a typical business networking meeting, what do you imagine it would be like?

A few businesses gathered together, apologies for absence, minutes of the last meeting, matters arising, long speeches and even longer presentations – I’ve been to them and I’m sure you have too and, of course, there is a place for such meetings.

Now think about being invited to a quarterly meeting of the Arun Business Partnership. No minutes of the last meeting, no apologies for absence, no long presentations or speeches and lots more than just a few businesses gathered together.

Our average attendance is around 60 and whilst lots of contacts are made and the early stages of some valuable contracts are evident we do like to have a bit of fun! The meetings are cabaret style – and that’s not just the seating!

It’s your chance to get to know about other local businesses, what they can do and how you can work together. We do a bit of speed dating (or networking if you prefer!) and we are told it works!

It must do, we know business people just don’t have the time to go to meetings that don’t provide them with anything and once they’ve been to one of the Arun Business Partnership meetings many seem to be hooked!

As they say “the proof of the pudding... so why not get along to the next meeting and see for yourself.

Getting To Know You few words about our Getting To Know You Event ….. Hmm… pictures speak louder than words so have a look and see!

But by way of background and explanation, we provide the venue and the tables, businesses book a space and bring along their various bits and pieces.

This might simply be their brochures or business cards or examples of what they do. We’ve had everything from hotels to photographers, cake makers to photocopier suppliers and complementary therapies to security services.

As with everything you get out what you put in so we tend to measure the success by the noise levels and we’ve declared them all successful! Oh and best of all – it’s FREE!

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ue to the success of the Arun Business Partnership Golf Day Mike Pisko has been in search of where to take you all next, and we have been talking to all the local golf clubs to find the best venue. We hope to be featuring reviews on a range of clubs in the area on the website in the near future so keep your eyes peeled.

Not only do we want to put on another good day but as Business and golf seem to go hand in hand these days, it may be a good opportunity for you and your clients to experience a relaxing day out.

The first place we were invited to visit was Worthing Golf Club and this is what we found.

Worthing has been established since 1905 and offers two great courses to choose from the Upper and Lower. We started with the upper and as its name suggests it leads up to one of the highest points of Worthing offering superb views of the Channel and the South Coast.

The course is not the longest in the world and yes there are 5 par 3’s but it’s

a true challenge for whatever stage of golf you may have reached. The holes vary which makes a course enjoyable and one minute you are faced with a wide open fairway and the next its watch out for the trees or the out of bounds. As the saying goes its “drives for show and putts for dough” and a tip to you all is that when putting out if you aim towards the sea you may have more success.

Worthing Lower is totally different and a lot harder but one of the best courses I have ever played and I have played some good ones. Starting off with what appears to be a fairly easy par 4 leads you in to a false sense of security. The holes are long and the greens!! Well lets put it this way I can not remember 4 putting on a par 3 and the ninth has now given me nightmares. Don’t let that put you off as each hole is completely different and if you have a high handicap you can score well.

As well as two courses the club house offers a wide range of food and drink, there is a well stocked pro shop and two driving ranges. The Club is also happy to host Societies and Corporate events and the venue is ideal for weddings and private functions.

More details are available on the Club Website www.worthinggolf.co.uk or email the Club direct on enquiries@worthinggolf.com or telephone 01903 260801 A full review of all the holes is available on www.arunbusinesspartnership.co.uk

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wildlife artist of note, but as a war hero, champion ice-skater, Olympic medal winning yachtsman, British gliding champion, one of the founders of WWF who designed the panda logo and largely responsible for the end of commercial whaling!

The Wetland Centre in Arundel is one of nine throughout the British Isles. Created in 1976, it had an award winning visitor centre designed by a, then young, local architect, Neil Holland, and has had roughly one and a half million visitors through its doors and around its lakes since then.

Peter was born in London, the only child of Arctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, who died when Peter was only 3 years old. He famously left instructions to his wife to “try and make the boy interested in natural

history if you can”. Peter’s godfather was Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie. He had a good education and left Cambridge with an arts degree in 1931.

Inheriting his artistic talent from his sculptor mother, he had his first London exhibition of his paintings in 1933, but the Scott family was sufficiently well off for him to afford other relatively expensive recreations like wildfowling and many sports at which he excelled. In 1936 he represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at sailing in the Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal.

During the war he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in the Royal Navy and helped to design ‘shadow camouflage’, which disguised

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His impeccable credentials were formally recognised in 1973 when he was knighted: the first one given for services to conservation.

Apart from his serious attitude to nature he did have a wonderful sense of humour, epitomised in his apparent earnest request for the Loch Ness monster to be recognised as an endangered species.

Towards this end he gave Nessie the scientific name of Nessiteras rhombopteryx - in Ancient Greek it means “the wonder of Ness with the diamond shaped fin” he said.

It was also an anagram of “Monster hoax

by Sir Peter S” The Arundel Wetland Centre continues to bring people and nature together, as Sir Peter advocated all his life.

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wetlands. He was also passionate about bringing an end to commercial whaling.

Until he became involved the International Whaling Commission was purely a body of whaling nations: a ‘butchers’ club’ as Sir Peter used to call it. He used his international respect and his skill as a lobbyist to help get sympathetic countries to join the Commission. By 1986 its membership voted to completely halt commercial whaling.

A visit to the Antarctic in 1966 made him determined that it should remain a wilderness. His tireless lobbying paid off when in 1971 the Madrid Protocol was signed, designating the continent as a ‘natural reserve land for science and peace’ and protecting it for 50 years.

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the look of ship superstructure. After the war, he stood unsuccessfully as a Tory candidate for Wembley North in the 1945 general election.

A whirlwind of activities followed, with worldwide ornithological expeditions, television documentaries. His BBC natural history series, Look, ran from 1955 to 1981 and made him a household name.

He wrote and illustrated several books on the subject as well as appearing regularly on BBC radio’s Children’s Hour, in the series Nature Parliament.

Sir Peter was instrumental in establishing very significant international initiatives. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was the first international treaty on conservation and wise use of

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By Vicki Fairman

When we reviewed the Bailiffscourt Hotel and restaurant in a previous edition of The Magazine, we raved about it. Now we’ve thrown caution (and dieting) to the wind and gone back to see if the food is as good second time around.

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here’s no doubt that the Bailiffscourt Hotel is an outstandingly impressive building and, no matter how many times I go there, my breath is still taken away as we pull down the driveway. The sheer majesty of the building and the serene surroundings make it the perfect place to go and re-collect your thoughts out of the way of life’s maelstrom.

I’m always slightly nervous going back to a restaurant (although the previous review was written by a former colleague, I’ve eaten at the Bailiffscourt once before) as the initial experience doesn’t always repeat itself the second time around. Perhaps I’m cynical having been disappointed before, but I can’t help the ‘What if it’s not as good’ feeling…

Of course, I shouldn’t have worried about this particular restaurant. As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed with the same

warmth by the Maitre d’ and left to examine the menu with a drink in the comfortable waiting area.

It’s a good job that they don’t rush you as you make your choices from the sumptuous menu I was really unsure as to what to have. It’s a great position to be in – to be spoilt for choice… read more...

To get your own slice of the Bailiffscourt serving of excellence, have a look at their website – www.hshotels.co.uk - or give the team a call on 01903 723511. From their website, you can also see the other hotels in the group, including the delightful Spread Eagle and Ockenden Manor.

DiningRoom T his atmospheric restaurant and bar is situated in a Georgian merchant’s house that was until recently, one of the country’s oldest wine merchants.

The moment you arrive in the contemporary bar, featuring a 19th.century map of the city, you are tempted by the comprehensive range of classic cocktails & more than 20 wines & Champagnes by the glass.

Eating in the main dining room, which features an Adams fireplace & deep red walls, makes this a very elegant place to be. You can also dine in the conservatory, overlooking the delightful courtyard garden, where you can also eat.

The menu specialising in shellfish & game is well balanced and features many local and regional ingredients, where the restaurant’s policy of supporting local business really shine through in the freshness and quality. Vegetarians & special

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diets are also catered for.

Perfectly placed in the city centre for business lunches, shoppers, & pre-theatre.

Private hire for Weddings & Business meetings are also catered for. Tel: 01243 537352 or www.thediningroom.biz

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Spier Shiraz 2006 Majestic £6.49 A well crafted wine that teases with whiffs of pepper and ginger, leading to a generous black currant aromas and flavours. Great with grilled beef.

Spain McGuigan Classic Shiraz 2006 Tesco £6.19 Rich, full-bodied red wine is made from grapes grown in vineyards across South-Eastern Australia.

Bursting with vibrant black currant fruits the wine finished long and smooth with just a hint of black pepper spice.

- Cava Marques de Monistrol Vintage Cava Rose 2005 Tesco £9.49 A luscious and elegant sparkling Rose wine packed full of opulent strawberry aromas and summer berries. The perfect aperitif or accompaniment to lighter summer dishes such a shellfish or salads.

France

- Rioja Berberana Carta de Oro Rioja Reserva 2004 Sainsbury's £8.49 / Threshers £9.99 A classic blend of Tempranillo and Grenache resulting in a rich, ripe wine with overt characters of cedar wood, blackberry and cassis. Drink with roast lamb for a match made in heaven.

La Cuvee Mythique Reserve 2005 Co-op £6.99 A classic South of France blend featuring Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Carignan. Delivering abundant notes of black berry fruits with a hint of spice, the wine has a rich full palate and a silky smooth finish - great with grilled meats.

Duo Mythique Syrah Grenache 2006 Co-op £4.99 Intense aromas of blackberries, cherries and violets, with a rich and velvety palate. Very South of France!

Duo Mythique Syrah Grenache Rose 2007 Co-op £4.99 A lively and fresh rose, capturing the essence of summer fruits with a crisp and satisfying finish.

South Africa Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Majestic £6.49 This elegant wine rewards with aromas and flavours of grass, fresh herbs and tropical fruit, and is well rounded on the palate and refreshingly crisp. Perfect with seafood, poultry and salads.

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Marques de la Concordia Rioja Reserva 2003 Majestic £10.99 A ‘new wave’ style of Rioja jam packed with fresh fruit characters - vibrant black fruits, plums and blueberry. A subtle hint of spice and vanilla with well integrated oak characters.

A great example of the new generation of Rioja wines.

Lagunilla Gran Reserva Rioja 2001 Sainsbury’s & Morrisons £12.99 A meaty, well rounded aged Rioja with ripe fruit and hints of oak. Some lovely cigar box and sandalwood characters and a deep, rich and smooth finish.

- Castilla Leon Durius Tempranillo 2005 Majestic £6.49 Vibrant and supple wine made from Spain's leading grape Tempranillo. Easy drinking with herbal and slight raspberry characters, this wine is great for a relaxing Sunday lunch.

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P

izza Express in Arundel is situated in a fabulous Grade II Listed building boasting one of the largest Alfresco dining areas in Arundel. My husband and I visited the restaurant early one Friday evening and were greeted by the very welcoming smile of the assistant manager, Georgia.

We were seated immediately and introduced to our waiter for the evening, the lovely Manu.

Although it was still early the restaurant was already oozing with atmosphere with several families and couples dining and the soft music just perfect in the background. The exposed beams and brickwork lent a certain charm to the intimate character of this cosy but family-friendly restaurant.

Manu was certainly up to speed on his menu and was superb with his recommended choice of a chilled glass of Merlot Rose and Chianti Classico Riserva, both of which complemented our Olives Marinate intro and our choice of starters.

I had the Brushetta con Funghi – mushrooms baked with cream, béchamel sauce, red onions, parsley and a dash of balsamic vinegar, which was divine, while my husband, Stuart, polished off the Mozzarella & Tomato Salad with fresh Basil leaves, pesto and extra virgin olive oil.

I was hard pressed to choose my main course with the vast selection of pizzas along with the added temptation of pasta and salad dishes also available.

McGuigan Classic Chardonnay 2007 Tesco £5.99 Fresh melon and tropical fruit flavours with a hint of vanilla spice. Crisp, fresh and lightly oaked, this is the 'new wave' of Australian Chardonnay.

FOOD & DRINK

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perfect supper!

Dan Clarke, Creative Chef for Red Anywhere Catering Company and Master Chef of Great Britain, has put together his “perfect supper”. With help from his good friend Colin Bradshaw, he’s matched the food with excellent value wines to tickle those taste buds and excite the palette!

Dan was the youngest elected Master Chef of Great Britain at the tender age of 23, and to date there are only 45 Master Chefs in the UK! He often gets asked what he likes to eat or what he most enjoys cooking and Dan was delighted to share this with us all!

Starter Thai Style Fishcake, Coriander Coleslaw, Tomato, Lime & Coconut Sauce This dish is taken from the original fish cake idea and then I have added some of my favourite spices and herbs: Coriander, Ginger, Chilli, Lime Zest and Spring Onion.

The Coriander Coleslaw is a twist on a classic and the sauce complements the whole dish with the subtle flavour of coconut and the hint of acidity from the tomato.... Lovely!

Wines to accompany Les Dames de Ricardelle Vin de Pays d’ Oc - South of France Viognier 2007

Dessert

Refreshingly aromatic with hints of apricots & peaches and a crisp dry finish. The viognier grape complements any food that is at all spicy. The aromatic style cuts through the spicy flavours and the dry finish leaves the palate refreshed.

Shop price - £ 7.25 per 75cl bottle

Main Steak & Chips – Rib Eye of Beef cooked Medium Rare seasoned with Rock Salt and Rosemary Oil, Slow Roasted Vine Tomato with Thyme and Garlic and Chunky Homemade Chips.

This has to be one of my favourite dishes.... nothing beats a perfectly cooked steak, seasoned well and rested so it’s tender and succulent. Soft, sweet, Roasted Vine tomato flavoured with Thyme and Garlic and to finish it off chunky homemade chips that are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle....pure heaven!

Wines to accompany Tierras del Viento Rio Negro - Patagonia, Argentina Malbec 2002

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Wines to accompany Riberas de Marco Fabio Vino de la Tierra - Rioja, Spain Late harvest Moscatel Sweet & luscious, honey, sweet apricots on the nose, however not too sticky in the mouth with a little freshness on the finish.

As this wine is not too full in the mouth, it is great with most types of sweet pudding.

Shop price £ 10.87 per 50cl bottle If you are looking for any type of event be it corporate or private from Two to 2,000 guests then look no further than Red Anywhere.... www.redanywhere.co.uk or call 0845 223 4472

Big & rich with red berry aromas on the nose & the palate and a full flavoured creamy textured finish. The big, rich, flavours work well with any red meat dish.

Shop price £7.49 per 75cl bottle

My World Famous Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Toffee Sauce and Cornish Clotted Cream.

Say no more! This is the ultimate pudding. The salted toffee sauce is unusual but amazing! The salt brings out the natural taste of caramel and makes the sauce into something very special but it’s there as a catalyst - you cannot taste the salt at all! The Cornish clotted cream is something close to my heart, as I am from Cornwall and actually when I was training as a chef I used to live next to the creamery where it was made!

For all the great wines recommended above, take a rewarding trip to East Preston and visit Colin Bradshaw at The Sussex Victuallers situated at the bottom end of East Preston or visit www.thesussexvictuallers.co.uk

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Coaster Coffee For the best taste at the best price choose Coaster We supply a full range of Ethical Teas and Coffees to businesses and offices, from the smallest companies to the largest restaurants – with bars and coffee shops in between.

We only buy the best quality, we only sell the best quality, the best price but not at the cost of taste.

Our quality is why we have so many loyal customers, if you have to make one good business decision today – choose Coaster as your supplier.

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07940 449073 or 01243 870152

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A city centre oasis of elegance, perfect for entertaining, for the discerning.

– offering local and regional produce –

made with love The royal norfolk hotel, the esplanade, bognor rEGIS

A conference environment tailored to your needs in one of the most beautiful locations on the South Coast. 42 bedrooms and theatre style conference rooms to accommodate 140 delegates set in over 2 acres of lawns with glorious sea views.

The Goodwood Room offers a reception style environment for 100 delegates who can dine in Nelson's Restaurant or use the Garden Suite and Coffee Shop whilst making use of the wireless internet facility and the Bar. Please enquire about our superb range of Company Christmas party options.

THE DINING ROOM offers a tranquil and stylish setting for your lunch, business or celebration dinner.

We have a beautiful conservatory and courtyard garden perfect for an enchanting experience.

We now offer pre and post theatre suppers.

Over 200 wines & 400 spirits are now available as off sale.

Please contact us for reservations.

For special offers and events please see our website.

Tel: 01243 826222 Fax: 01243 826325 Email: accommodation@royalnorfolkhotel.com www.royalnorfolkhotel.com

why not give your company a break?

Five star AA rated Guest Accommodation Corporate accommodation and meeting facilities Brooklands is a stunning converted Sussex Barn situated in the picturesque Arun Valley, just a mile outside Arundel town centre.

Brooklands provides luxurious accommodation for the business traveller, looking for peace and quiet, space and a friendly home from home service.

Guests can expect contemporary ensuite bedrooms, with very comfortable pocket sprung beds, flat screen freeview TV and refreshments. Additional facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, guest lounge, plenty of private parking and two acres of gardens, with views of Arundel Castle.

Brooklands can also provide exclusive facilities for small private meetings.

We have negotiated extremely competitive corporate rates with local businesses, such as The Body Shop International and Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

Please call to discuss your requirements: tel: 01903 889515 or email: mail@brooklandsbarn.co.uk Brooklands, Priory Lane, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0BG www.brooklandsbarn.co.uk

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Martin Bailey, owner , trained locally with main dealers and fully qualified as a technician before starting CARS, a family run business in Littlehampton 20 years ago and are now situated by the River adjacent to a very busy body shop.

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have to confess, when I was asked to test-drive the new Ford Fiesta, I was particularly interested as my sister has just bought one, and has been raving about it pretty much ever since. I admit I was a little sceptical, being a die-hard VW fan, I doubted I could be converted. How wrong I was!

The Fiesta has always been popular – just try to count the sheer number on the roads next time you’re out and about. Whether you remember the cool people in your street having one the first time around, bought one for your kids as a starter car or happen to be into the customising scene, the Fiesta is all things to all people.

From the minute I set eyes on the car, it was one pleasant surprise after another. The new Fiesta looks amazing – a really modern, sleek shape, impressive alloys, and a great range of colours.

The latest redesign has really freshened up the car’s appeal and brought back the appeal of the original model all those years ago…

Once inside the car, I was struck by the curved lines of the interior – it reminded me of a “capsule” – I felt very comfortably enclosed. The dash area not

only looks up-to-the-minute but also has been really well thought out to be highly functional and easy to use. It might sound like a simple point, but a badly designed cabin environment really hampers your ability to use and enjoy the car out on the road. Thankfully, the Fiesta was pretty much perfect!

The seat adjustment and steering column adjustment had plenty of scope for all sizes – particularly important to me with my long legs!

As soon as I’d settled myself into my comfortable driving position, the car fitted me perfectly. Visibility is great – the rear window can be seen in full through the rear-view mirror, and the electric wing mirrors make it easy to see what’s going on around you.

As expected, this car is very nippy around town, and blissfully easy to park!

What did impress me was how powerful it was when increasing speed on the motorway. I took it up to 70mph very quickly and easily, with smooth transition through he gears. I gave it a hard test around roundabouts and it clung to the road very well; it’s a tough little nut!

This is especially impressive since the model I took out was the 1.25i – not an

engine size that you’d traditionally associate with lashings of power – but it’s obvious that the Ford techies have extracted every single usable piece of horsepower from the engine.

With half a tank of petrol (I really noticed the difference in performance from my usual diesel engine), I was pleased to see the indicator gauge showing over 100 miles available.

Economical - very important at the moment! What’s more, the plucky little Fiesta comes in with a low CO2 banding as well, so your planetary impact is pretty small.

Another fantastic feature is the MP3 socket – how lovely to be able to plug in my IPOD and listen to my own music choices blasting out from the impressive sound system.

The final test for me – very important – boot space. Wow, it’s like the Tardis!

It’s honestly really surprising just how deep that boot is, a definite plus for anyone using a stroller or who just likes to shop!

I thoroughly enjoyed my day in the Fiesta, so much so that I think I’ll be joining my sister for my next car – I loved it!

Car supplied by: Cuff Miller Littlehampton

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TEST DRIVE

The first Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line in 1976 and the millionth followed just three years later. Now, in 2008, the Fiesta has grown up and retains its inherent popularity.

Elaine Cusack takes the all new Fiesta Zetec out on the road...

FORD FIESTA

Fiesta Fiestaforever

COSTS ROAD SAFETY

costs...

could you commit homicide at work?

lmost 30% of all collisions on Sussex roads which leave participants either dead or seriously injured involve business drivers. Are you doing enough to protect your workforce, and your company, on the roads?

Whether your employees are driving their own supermini or the firm’s delivery vehicle, popping between meetings or making long haul deliveries, statistically almost 30% of them could be killed or left seriously injured.

And you, as a company owner, could be held liable for a manslaughter prosecution, especially if you are unaware of the laws regarding driving at work, don’t have regularly reviewed driver policies or know who is responsible for implementing these procedures.

This has all come from the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which came into force in April 2008.

Under the Act, companies or organisations can be convicted in the event of one of their employees being killed or seriously injured while driving for work, if it’s found that there have been gross failures in the way that activities have been managed to reduce that risk.

Although the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance is principally aimed at companies with five or more employees, the level of risk doesn’t diminish for smaller firms and may even increase for single operator companies whose owners have to do everything themselves and therefore may be more tired or distracted behind the wheel.

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In the event of death or serious injury, courts will look at a company’s management systems and practices - this means that company cultures will come under scrutiny.

Your company might have the very best policy possible, but if the culture is to ignore its implementation, then the Act steps in and enables a more effective means for prosecuting the worst corporate failures to manage health and safety properly – and of course protect employees as they go about their business.

In essence, this means that if you, as an employer, can’t prove that you have not only an effective policy but also an effective implementation system, you could be liable to prosecution for manslaughter and a resulting prison sentence.

Aside from the legal ramifications, there is the sheer human and financial cost of death and injury on the roads. Average repair bills can cost anywhere between £750 and £4,500 per claim and, in the present financial climate, few companies can afford this type of bill.

Furthermore, accidents and injuries have a massive affect on staff morale and can damage the company’s reputation, plus have knock-on affects to the other areas of the business. Can you really afford to have: • A vehicle off the road whilst awaiting repair or replacement?

• A member of staff away on sick leave?

• An increase in welfare support for the affected member of staff, next of kin and the workforce?

• Police or HSE investigators going through your company policies and practices with a fine toothcomb?

Legal costs?

All the indirect costs - such as supervisors time, fleet managers time, overtime payments to cover the staff shortfall, employee replacement, administrative costs, failure to meet customer expectations and demand and finally the loss of business?

It isn’t all doom and gloom however. The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership is running the COSTS – Company Operator Safer Transport Scheme – project to give you the tools you need to reduce the road risk faced by your employees. Through the partnership’s website – www.sussexsaferroads .gov.uk/COSTS - you can gain a better understanding of the risks and legal requirements that you face as a company owner, and what steps you can take to reduce those risks.

The website offers you a range of links which should help to answer any outstanding questions raised by this article.

If, however, you have a specific query or want something tailored to your particular business, please feel free to get in touch with the COSTS team by email costs@sussexsaferroads.gov.uk – and they can direct you to an expert or business champion who will be able to assist you further.

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