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EALING IN BUSINESS
Local business-to-business exhibition
Thursday 19 November 2015 Ealing Town Hall
Victoria Hall and Nelson Room 10:00am-4:00pm
Contact us MAGAZINES Cover illustration: Ealing Town Hall, where the Expo is being held
INSIDE • who’s exhibiting • layout of stands • timetable of the day • speaker profiles • making the most of your visit
Illustration by Carlene Bender
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The Ealing in Business Expo is supported and funded by Ealing Council Regeneration Department
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19 Nov: timetable of events 10:00am: Doors open for registration – register now at www.ealing.biz 10:30-11:00am: Branding Masterclass – Richard Ward, RAW Unlimited (Nelson Room) 11:00am: Exhibition opens, Victoria Hall, Ealing Town Hall Welcome from Julian Bell, Leader of Ealing Council 12:00-12:30pm: ‘How to build a business and market overseas’ – Sarah Brown, Pai Skincare (Nelson Room) 1:30-2:00pm: ‘Growing a business from your kitchen table’ – Jane Michell, Jane Plan (Nelson Room) 2:30-3:30pm: Speed Networking – hosted by Fabulous Women (Nelson Room) 4:00pm: Ealing in Business Expo 2015 closes
Contents 3 4 5 6 8
Welcome What to expect Meet the speakers See who’s exhibiting Speed networking starters 11 Notes
How to use this Expo Guide 1 Find your stands. For example if you’d like to visit the London Broncos Business Club, check their allocated table number on the fly sheet provided (also posted around Victoria Hall), and then write in where their table is located in the hall, using the layout on this page.
featured speakers, would you? Find out who the speakers are on page 5.
2 Check the seminar times. You wouldn’t want to miss one of the
4 Take note of the adverts. The adverts on pages 4, 5 and 11 highlight useful
5 Save this guide. With all its handy contact details, this Expo Guide may come in handy again soon. Bookmark the online version so it’s easy to find at: contactusealing.co.uk
in Business • Elite Catering • Express Print • Fabulous Women & Marvellous Men • Future Health Management • Go View London • HMRC
• London Broncos Rugby League • Maria Brosnan • Melanie Moss • Michael Beaver • Mighten • Pai Skincare • Pearson Practice • Post Room Ealing
3 Refer to the exhibitor profiles. On pages 6 to 10 are mini-profiles of all the exhibitors. Be sure to at least scan through these – there are some hidden gems in there.
facts about local businesses. Without the support of these advertisers, there would be no Expo Guide! The ads featuring the Expo logo are also exhibitors today.
Ealing in Business
Victoria Hall Table Layout (Subject to change at any point)
Quick-look list of exhibitors (See profiles on pages 6-10)
• Accession • Angle Glass • Ann McLaughlin • Attend IT
• Bocaface • Bridge to Health • City Car Club • Contactus • Doddle • Ealing Chamber of Commerce • Ealing Council • Ealing Mums
Visitor Etiquette Please remember that exhibitors have paid to promote their businesses at the Expo. Visitors may use the speed networking session to publicise their own businesses.
• Igniting Minds • Inside Left • James Dean Digital • Jane Plan • JLB Support Solutions • Karyplus • Law Exchange
Advertiser finder page 4 • Future Health Management • Ealing Chamber of Commerce • Around Ealing • Law Exchange Limited • JLB Support Solutions
page 5 • Go View London • London Host Families • Accession CIC page 11 • Acmmos Media • The Athena Network • InnerVisions
• RAW Unlimited • Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) with Gateway Asia • RedRoutemaster • The Training Pack • University of West London • Viva Videos
Ealing in Business Expo Guide Produced by Contactus. Read this magazine online at:
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Contact us MAGAZINES
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Welcome
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ello dear visitor, we’re so glad you’ve joined us for Ealing in Business – the flagship business-to-business event for our West London borough. The expo was designed to draw Ealing-based businesses together: to connect suppliers with purchasers and to showcase just how much talent exists locally. Trading locally has a number of benefits: lower costs, reduced impact on the environment, easier conversations, a more sustainable community, and more. However, it’s not always easy to know what is available locally. Could the skills or services you need be available just around the corner from where you live or work? Where would you find a local web developer, talented graphic designer, trustworthy virtual assistant, or specialist translator, for example? Along with our wide range of exhibitors and engaging guest speakers, there will be plenty of opportunities to start the business conversation and make those connections yourself. Have a good day of meeting, networking and connecting. ealing.biz @EalingBiz ealinginbusiness
TIME FOR BUSINESS Ealing Council Regeneration department, and by extension the Ealing in Business expo, falls within the portfolio of Council leader, Julian Bell. He explains why 2015 is a good year to launch an expo for boosting local small businesses:
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The Council is pleased to be working with partners to create an environment in Ealing where enterprises are supported to set-up and continue to flourish. Ealing has seen an increase in the number of start-ups compared to the West London average and we are keen to see this trend continue by supporting initiatives like the Ealing in Business Expo. Events like these are a vital step in attracting businesses to the area and increasing the number of good jobs available to our residents.
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Local businesses network at the Ealing in Business launch event on 22 June
Expo organisers – here to help you Ealing Council commissioned a team of local businesses to stage the Ealing in Business Expo – here is the team of organisers, happy to help with any query you have today Carol Sam Ealing Council economic regeneration manager
Carlene Bender Editorpublisher, Contactus Ealing magazine
Glenda Shawley The Training Pack
Shelley Henderson Co-founder, Ealing Mums in Business
Ealing Council’s Economic Regeneration Team has secured funding to provide practical support to businesses of all sizes in Ealing, helping to drive growth in the local economy.
Contactus magazines advertising service promotes local businesses “in print, online and in person” through a combination of print media, and offline and online networking.
Glenda has been in business in Ealing for more than 23 years. She offers training, marketing support and consultancy to small and start-up businesses in the borough and beyond.
As well as networking events for a vibrant local business community, Ealing Mums in Business offers training and business support and are organisers of the popular Northfields Night Markets.
ealing.gov.uk
contactusealing.co.uk
thetrainingpack.co.uk
mums-in-business.co.uk
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Healthier jobs If you are struggling with a health issue that has not been solved by conventional methods, contact Christina Martin. For corporate clients she provides on-site naturopathy, nutritional therapy and stress management. futurehealthmanagement.co.uk @ecmartin1 futurehealthmanagement
Christina Martin DHNP, AIT, SNHS Dip Advanced Nutrition • naturopath • nutritionist • biofeedback • health tests • Native Elements supplements Get in touch: 020 8991 1490
Business exhibition in Victoria Hall
What to expect Registration opens at 10am but if you pre-registered at ealing.biz, your name will be on our entry list at the Town Hall entrance. Say hello to the Expo organisers and enter the exhibition in Victoria Hall, or, if you’re in time for a seminar, the Nelson Room. Use this Expo Guide and check the information on display to find the stands that you’re keen to visit. Listen out for announcements of upcoming seminars and the speed networking.
Your virtual assistant
jlbsupportsolutions.co.uk J L B Support Solutions provides a range of virtual support solutions for business: “Your time matters, I can optimise it.” Call Joanne 07713 054195
Visitor Tip 1 Please tweet about the Expo, using the hashtag #Ealingbizexpo
Talk business Around Ealing Translations Ealing Chamber of Commerce, a local branch of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is a premier networking and business organisation. “Come and see us at the Expo and find out how we can help you grow your business,” says manager Vesna Nall. ealingchamber.org @EalingChamber
ompany’s profile usiness time and money business contacts Raise your company’s profile Save your business time and money Make new business contacts
of Commerce is a(0)20 premier networking T: +44 7556 2394 and business ion which E: hasvnall@ealingchamber.org played an active role in the local business 1902. W: ealingchamber.org
a local branch of London Chamber of Commerce and which gives you access to a network of thousands of
With a circulation of 137,500, Ealing Council’s award-winning magazine, ‘Around Ealing’, reaches every home and business in the borough. “It’s a surefire way to reach your target market,” says editor Richard Nadal. Adverts start from £500 for a quarter-page. ealing.gov.uk/advertising @A_E_Extra
Single advertisement (per 1 issue)
Law Exchange Limited specialises in providing language services for the legal, medical, financial and technical sectors. “We connect clients with experts in their fields who have in-depth knowledge of differing professional and cultural requirements.” www.lawexchange.co.uk Law-Exchange-Ltd
SPEAKERS PROFILES
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Meet the speakers Our speakers are all Ealing-based business-owners who have moved their companies from start-up to success, and are here to share their experiences – to inspire and educate. Seminars will take place in the Nelson Room.
Visitor Tip 2 There’s space to make notes on the inside back cover of this guide
Richard Ward RAW Unlimited
Sarah Brown Pai Skincare
Jane Michell Jane Plan
“How to build a business and market overseas” 12-12:30pm
“Growing a business from your kitchen table” 1:30-2pm
Rich has over 20 years’ experience in branding large and small businesses. He has also lectured at the British Library on the Innovating for Growth programme. With his brother Andy, Rich runs RAW Unlimited, a boutique brand and environments agency in Ealing. rawunlimited.co.uk
Sarah launched Pai Skincare in 2007 as a solution to her own sensitive skin. Originally produced from a converted garage in West London, Pai now employs 27 staff and exports to 40 countries. Sarah will be giving an insight into building a business and how to market overseas. paiskincare.com
Jane started her business in 2010 after a friend asked for help in losing weight. Jane knew that healthy food and portion control was the key, and devised a detailed eating plan. In the first week her friend lost 4lbs, in a month 12, and Jane hasn’t looked back since. She will be sharing some of the lessons learned on her journey. janeplan.com
Get Go View
Family hosts
Print work
Go View London is an Ealing success story, now with 11 employees under their wings from independent start up status five years ago. Visit their stand to find out more and pick up some great advice for your business. www.goviewlondon.co.uk @goviewlondon goviewlondon
Ealing Broadway company London Host Families Ltd “specialises purely in host family accommodation” for people working or studying in London for more than a few weeks. The agency also caters for visitors on business courses who prefer to stay with a family. www.londonhostfamilies.com LondonHostFamilies
Paul Cowling of Accession CIC, based in West Ealing, will be available at the Expo to advise on your business design and print needs. “Email me at pcowling@ accessioncic.com to let me know you’re coming,” says Paul. www.accessioncic.com @accessioncic accessioncic
“Branding Masterclass” 10:30-11:00am
For no obligation advice on sales, lettings or management please call 020 8992 0333 or email enquire@ goviewlondon.co.uk
off all Design and Print work ordered by 18th December Accession Design & Print Studio
Call: 0208 579 3164
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Nearly 40 Ealing-based businesses have taken stands at the Expo to promote what they offer to other local businesses. Have a look here to see which ones you’d like to find out more about, and which ones you could already collaborate with.
Accession Social Enterprise
Angle Glass
design and print services
stained glass design, restoration and advice Come along to Victoria Hall and meet:
Be sure to introduce yourself to:
Paul Cowling
Jens Marott
See who’s exhibiting
WHO’S EXHIBITING
Zoe Angle
www.accessioncic.com
www.angleglass.co.uk
Ann McLaughlin Physiotherapy
Attend IT
Bocaface
physiotherapy practice
your in-house IT department
Spanish food business catering
Come along to meet her team:
Come and talk tech with:
Ann McLaughlin
Adam Shailes
Be sure to introduce yourself to:
www.ealingphysiotherapy.co.uk
Visitor Tip 3 Some exciting prizes to be won today. Listen out for announcements! Visitor Tip 4 The Victoria Hall stage area is a ‘chill out zone’ Use this space for mini 1:1s, to sit down and catch your breath for a minute, and of course to read through this Expo Guide
www.attendit.net
Andrés Flatt
www.bocaface.com
Bridge to Health clinic
City Car Club
osteopathy, massage, nutrition and more Be sure to introduce yourself to:
car and van usage without ownership
Mathieu Rossano
www.bridgetohealth.co.uk
Come along and meet:
Tony Barnard
www.citycarclub.co.uk
WHO’S EXHIBITING
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Contactus
Doddle
Ealing Chamber of Commerce
advertising and publishing
parcel services
business support and networking
Stop by anytime to speak with:
At the Expo you’ll get to meet:
Carlene Bender
Zak Presky
Be sure to introduce yourself to:
Vesna Nall
Contact us EALING Local business magazine
contactusealing.co.uk
www.doddle.com
Ealing Council
Ealing Mums in Business
economic regeneration department Today is an opportunity to talk with:
training, business advice and networking Come along and meet:
Carol Sam
www.ealing.gov.uk/ info/200142/regeneration
Shelley Henderson
www.mums-in-business.co.uk
Elite Catering
Express Print
corporate and social event catering
printing and branded merchandise
Be sure to introduce yourself to:
This is your chance to speak with:
Sue Hutt
www.elite-catering.co.uk
Shereen Presky
www.expressprint.co.uk
www.ealingchamber.org
Visitor Tip 5 Don’t trust it all to memory: make notes We’ve provided a little ‘emergency space’ on the inside back cover of this guide, but making the effort to write down people’s names and contact details – and some distinguishing feature about them – will help you remember them later on when you’re ready to do some essential following-up
Fabulous Women and Marvellous Men networking Say hello to:
Jane Hardy
www.fabulous-women.co.uk
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WHO’S EXHIBITING
Future Health Management
Go View London
HM Revenue and Customs
nutrition, stress management and more Be sure to introduce yourself to:
estate agents
support for businesses
Come and have a chat with:
Be sure to say hello to:
Donald Collins
Vijay Chadha MBE
Christina Martin
futurehealthmanagement.co.uk
www.goviewlondon.co.uk
hmrc.gov.uk
Igniting Minds
Inside Left
James Dean Digital
leadership coaching, training and more
online and website support
websites, SEO, cloud computing and more
Have a chat with:
Do stop to say hello to:
Come and meet:
Jacqueline Davis
www.ignitingminds.org.uk
Jane Plan
Jim Christian and Dean Henderson
Kelly Ohlmus
www.insideleft.co.uk
jamesdean.digital
Speed networking starters Here are a few tips if you’re planning to join in the speed networking session at 2.30pm, run by Fabulous Women networking organisation:
diet delivery Come and listen to Expo speaker:
• you’ll need many more business cards than you ever imagined
Jane Michell
• remember to give the other person a chance to speak too!
janeplan.com
Speed networking in the Nelson Room
• don’t hold up the line: switch chairs when the buzzer goes • note that you won’t actually get to meet everyone in the room • use the time to connect; chat later.
WHO’S EXHIBITING
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JLB Support Solutions
Karyplus
virtual assistants
personal protective equipment and workwear Come and meet:
Make a connection with:
Joanne Brianti
www.jlbsupportsolutions.co.uk
John Cosgrove
www.karyplus.com
Visitor Tip 6 ‘The money is in the follow-up’ There’s no point coming to the Expo, meeting and networking with all these exciting business-owners, and then doing nothing about all those new contacts gained. Here are three ideas for keeping in touch with new Expo friends: 1 follow them on social media 2 call to arrange a 1:1 3 take them up on an offer
Law Exchange Limited
London Broncos Business Club
Maria Brosnan Photography
legal, financial, medical & technical translations On this stand you’re likely to meet:
business networking with the rugby league club Come and meet:
wedding and portrait photographer
Emilie Kronfli
Tom Hamlyn Williams
Exchange contact details with:
Maria Brosnan
www.lawexchange.co.uk
www.londonbroncosrl.com
Melanie Moss
Michael Beaver & Co.
Mighten
portrait and still life photography
accountants
business consultancy
Be sure to introduce yourself to:
Come to Victoria Hall. you get to meet:
Take the chance to say hello to:
Melanie Moss
Michael Beaver
www.melaniemoss.com
www.michaelbeaver.com
www.mariabrosnan.co.uk
Vanessa Guthrie
www.mighten.co.uk
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Pai Skincare
Pearson Practice
Post Room Ealing
organic skincare range
executive coaching
postal services for business
Here’s our midday speaker:
At the Pearson Practice stand you’ll probably meet:
Come along to the Expo to meet:
Sarah Brown
Carol Pearson
www.paiskincare.com
www.pearsonpractice.com
Shital Manro
www.twitter.com/shitalManro
RAW Unlimited
RBS & Gateway Asia
RedRoutemaster
branding communications
Royal Bank of Scotland; business consultancy Come and meet:
bus hire for events, training, product launches and more Be sure to introduce yourself to:
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Ash Verma
Adam Shailes
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