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EY Incentives Ltd
13 The Glenmore Centre, Moat Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0TL
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0800 772 0800
www.ey.com
The EY Breakthrough Incentives team work with SMEs, innovating within their sector, to claim back entitled and much needed R&D Tax Relief.
R&D Tax Relief often comes back to the company in a cash payment or future tax credit, and can be claimed up to two years, retrospectively.
FreshOnline
Creative Media Centre, 45 Roberston Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
01424 400090
www.freshonline.net
Based in Hastings, FreshOnline, provides web design & digital marketing services to businesses across Sussex, Kent & London. Our multi-skilled team of web developers, marketing experts and graphic designers ensure to deliver your project to a high standard with a personal touch as we work closely with you.
Haywards Heath Business Association
4 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BL
07825 704939
www.hhba.co.uk
Our goal is to put local business at the heart of the Mid Sussex community by facilitating connections and friendships to foster a vibrant, diverse and resilient local economy. HHBA is an alliance of businesses, it exists to facilitate growth and development, helping identify opportunities through active communication and collaboration.
International Trade Matters
Unit 5, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5QZ
01398 332881
www.internationaltradematters.com
International Trade Matters Ltd are a leading independent consultancy offering expert advice and support to companies engaged, or interested in, overseas connections. We offer advice and training on new markets, compliance and international marketing with bespoke packages providing value and satisfaction.
Julian Roberts Consulting Ltd
8 Kiln Drive, Hambrook, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8EE
07411 019653
www.julianrobertsconsulting.com
Julian Roberts Consulting is an Executive & Leadership coaching practice.
We offer 1-2-1 coaching, leadership training, psychometric testing and online courses.
We help address key leadership challenges, navigate growth into new areas, deepen staff self-awareness & impact or simply unlock your people’s potential, work with us.
Kew Electrical Distributors Limited
2 Chapel Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1PF
01273 424256
www.kewelectrical.co.uk
Kew Electrical is an award winning independent electrical wholesaler with 25 branches in the South. As part of one of Europe’s leading electrical buying groups and as a customer focussed business, we supply professional electrical contractors with quality products at competitive prices coupled with excellent advice, service and support.
Madison Solutions
The Bank Chambers, 239 South Coast Rd, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8LD
01273 757996
www.madisonsolutions.co.uk
Madison Web Solutions provide unique, creative and tailored web solutions to businesses who want to achieve the maximum return on their digital investment. We have been tasked with and have delivered innovative award-winning work over the years and pioneered new technology and integrated this into our customer’s web sites.
Male Mastery Coaching
2 Boathouse Cottages, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5TY
07963 604289
www.malemastery.online
Male Mastery Coaching provides Online Discussion Groups, One-to-One Coaching and Retreats for Male Entrepreneurs and Professionals to connect and share experiences, build networks, prevent isolation, increase business wealth, and master their male identity and qualities, to positively impact their world.
Naiad Plastics Ltd
Unit 16 Thorgate Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7LU
01903 724302
www.naiadplastics.com
Naiad Plastics are a leading injection moulding company based in Littlehampton which as been trading for over 35 years. Naiad has just been bought by IDC who are a leading design company and the two companies will complement each other. Machines range from 7T to 250T and mould in numerous materials.
No 7 Contact Lens Laboratory Ltd
Unit 2-5, Highfield Business Park, Sidney Little Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9UB
01424 850620
www.no7contactlenses.com
No7 Contact Lenses have been manufacturing contact lenses for over 40 years.
They are UK leaders in expanding the market for Orthokeratology, a method of wear that corrects vision during sleep, enabling lens-free wear through the day.
Nordcell Ltd
JYW House, Bridge Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1UA
01444 449558
www.nordcell.com
Nordcell is a leading supplier of engineered timber panel products. Over the years we have developed a reputation for offering the best products, from the very best factories across Europe. As a result, we have developed strong links with the UK’s leading architects, designers, furniture producers and joinery manufacturers.
Pembree Ltd
Unit 3 Discovery Way, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0GE
0208 194 5920
www.pembree.com
Pembree’s goal is to become a global leader in ethical, transparent and ecologically sustainable manufacturing within the mountain bike industry. Our premium products are designed and manufactured in our own solar/wind powered factory in East Sussex, England using only recyclable materials.
Razor Films
53 Plymouth Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LB
07834 628458
www.razorfilm.co.uk
At Razor Films, we pride ourselves in the experience we’ve gained and in the spectrum of work we do. Having been established for over twenty years we’ve moved with the times. Being agile and flexible in today’s business and media world’s are key attributes for both global and local success.
Small Made Mighty
55a Brighton Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3EE
07789 933194
www.smallmademighty.com
Small Made Mighty specialises in building successful marketing strategies for small, micro and new businesses to optimise their owned assets and achieve their goals. Fixed one-off consultation fees and monthly support packages ensure you have the resources to run your marketing successfully.
Book a complimentary call with Charlotte today.
Solibra Logistics Services
20 Blackthorn Avenue, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9GW
01403 788235
www.solibra.co.uk
Solibra’s venture into Logistic Services dates back to the early 70’s. Since then, it has grown exponentially, offering a wide range of totally seamless logistic solutions for all types of cargo for its clients. With a national as well as global network, run by an able team of professionals, we are aided by the latest communication facilities.
Solo Nutrition Ltd
148 Howlands Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1AW
07772 386789
www.solonutrition.co.uk
Solo Nutrition is a professional dedicated company which prides itself in providing the most innovative and effective products that are beneficial in all phases of adult life.
We only use the finest quality raw materials in our range of products to ensure that they meet our consumers nutritional requirements.
Wilton Park Executive Agency
Wilton Park, Wiston House, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3DZ
01903 815020
www.wiltonpark.org.uk
For 75 years Wilton Park has brought fresh thinking to international policy development. Through our trusted global networks we connect the public, private and third sector in dialogue. Together we innovate and advance practical solutions to critical global issues, creating enduring impact. If you’re a member – why not refer someone, we have a generous referral scheme – that saves both you and your referral on membership costs.
For more information call us on 01444 259259
Intelligencia Training launches new data and security apprenticeships
Three apprenticeship programmes added to Intelligencia Training’s portfolio, will provide new training opportunities within Data Analyst, Data Technician and Security Management provisions.
Intelligencia Training has announced the addition of the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard and Level 3 Security First-Line Manager Apprenticeship.
The specialist apprenticeship provider, who has been involved in intelligence apprenticeships since their inception in 2016, recognised the opportunity and increasing need for role-relevant training within these specialised provisions following continued successful engagement with high-profile organisations throughout the public and private sectors.
Nick Atkinson, Commercial Director of Intelligencia Training, commented: “The launch of these new apprenticeships to our portfolio will help to develop recognition for the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are so critical to being a competent Data Analyst, Data Technician or Security Management professional.
We are always keen to offer new programmes which benefit those working in specialist roles and with our experience, including being chosen as the key education sector partner to provide support and guidance to the employer group that developed the leading Intelligence Analysis Standard, we are best placed to deliver the three new apprenticeships.”
The Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, the highest-level qualification of the new apprenticeships, was added to Intelligencia Training’s portfolio after they recognised the significant differences between intelligence and data analysis, as well as the departments and roles that utilise these skills and techniques.
Additional to the Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, Intelligencia Training’s second new data apprenticeship will benefit Data Technician’s, who have a vital role within an organisation sourcing, formatting and presenting data for analysis.
The third of the apprenticeship providers latest programmes, the Security First-Line Manager Apprenticeship, was launched after Intelligencia’s delivery team, who hold extensive military, policing, retail and security sector experience, identified numerous opportunities in which specialist security and security management skills can be improved.
The Security First-Line Manager Apprenticeship will enhance the understanding of threat, vulnerability and risk on a local, national and international security basis, and how to respond accordingly.
More information on Intelligencia Training’s apprenticeships can be found via
www.intelligenciatraining.com.
Matt Turner
CEO The Creative Group
How an entrepreneur survived and thrived during a global pandemic
Twelve months ago, the UK entered a national lockdown that many thought would last a matter of weeks. Fast forward a year, and the world has been hit by a global pandemic on a magnitude that nobody could have predicted. As Britain enters the recovery phase of this journey, businesses must begin to adapt once again to a new normal. But with the economic climate likely to be affected for years to come, many company leaders are reflecting on what Covid-19 has meant for them.
Matt Turner, founder and CEO of The Creative Group, which holds awardwinning marketing agency, Creative Pod, discusses how entrepreneurship has been the key to the company’s success over the last twelve months.
“It’s crazy to think that we’ve all been in this for a year now. The Creative Group has been extremely fortunate to have weathered the storm phenomenally well, and people often ask me how. The answer to that is a combination of things, but one of the key components is not to panic; when I think back to all of us being in the office and first hearing that we had to start working from home, we stayed very calm, and simply worked out what needed to be done. We realised that the team would need to take their desktops and equipment home with them, so we got to work helping each other carry it all to the cars. I assured them that anything they needed to create a good working environment, I would provide, whether that be a desk chair, or an entire desk – it was about showing that we’re all there (virtually) to support each other, and that wouldn’t change.”
Over the last year, Creative Pod have gained more than 35 new clients, and completed 20 full website creations since March 2020, with another 14 in current development. They soon had to expand their team and have now more than doubled in the last year.
“Another fundamental aspect of success is support, both for my team and clients. At the beginning of lockdown, myself and Sarah, who is Head of Marketing at Creative Pod, brainstormed how we could keep the camaraderie going in the team. Over the last twelve months we have a morning and afternoon zoom call where the whole team discusses what they’re working on, troubleshoots any issues they are having, or simply has a catch up. We also do a fun team exercise most Fridays such as a quiz or online game, and I send regular gifts to their homes, such as giant chocolate bars on Employee Appreciation Day. It’s little things like this that really make a difference and encourage productivity during what has been a lonely time for many.
The same concept goes for clients: we’ve been very lucky with having hardly any clients stop their marketing, but when some clients have come to me and said they’re going to need to pause their retainer, I’ve said that I’ll provide a couple of months service for free or at a discounted rate, because I value the relationship we have, and at the end of the day, we’re all in the same boat right now.”
Matt explained that part of being an entrepreneur is seizing every opportunity, which he found the best way to look at the global pandemic.
“Entrepreneurs are very resilient, and I think that comes from seeing the positives in situations. I’ve seen some great outcomes from the last twelve months; doing all meetings online means that I often have eight to ten meetings a day, whereas I used to only have time for four, which makes for great productivity and is likely one of the reasons we’ve gained three acquisitions in the last 8 months! Several members of my team have also said that they prefer working from home and are more productive. I’m not saying that it hasn’t been hard, but I always find it better to learn from that situation and then not look back.
Our success over the last twelve months is a testament to my teams’ hard work and commitment, and I’m so proud of what we have achieved. This was further evidenced by being named as a Google Partner at the start of March, after almost four years of hard work. I’m very grateful for the continued support of those around me, and very excited about what the future holds for The Creative Group as the world slowly returns to some form of normality.”
If you would like support or advice with your marketing, contact Creative Pod on
