Hampshire Directory 2012 by Distinctive Media Group Ltd

Business Directory 2011/2012

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Affinion International Telemarketing: our business is adding value to your business Engaging with customers, handling calls efficiently and maintaining high levels of service at every touch-point are all essential for businesses today. As well as helping to secure and retain customers, it sets you apart from competitors – crucial in a crowded marketplace. Yet investing in the necessary systems, processes and people can be costly and time-consuming, while getting it wrong can be devastating for a company’s reputation. When it comes to telemarketing and customer service we’re the experts, so why not let us take care of it for you? Our services include outbound telemarketing, inbound call handling, concierge services and customer satisfaction surveys. We can also generate high quality leads that give you a head start. Our award winning contact centre in Portsmouth has an exceptional track record. Named the Call Centre Management Association’s 2011 Team of the Year, we made nearly 900,000 outbound calls and handled almost two million inbound calls in 2010 alone. We’ve invested in the latest technology so that you don’t have to. Our state-of-the-art outbound dialler helps you reach potential customers quickly and 400% more efficiently than manual dialling. We continually invest in our people too. We hold the Investors in People Gold award so our 470 agents are all highly trained and motivated. The reputation of your business is our top priority. With a focus on quality, we’re ISO 9001 certified, fully compliant with all regulations and adhere to the highest standards of data protection and security. Our business is adding value to your business. Whatever your size or sector, we can make telemarketing and customer service easier and more effective than ever before. For a free, no-obligation consultation, please give us a call. Can you really afford not to?

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What we can offer: l Cost-effective outbound telemarketing, inbound call handling,

welcome calls, concierge services, customer surveys and lead generation l Prime time and out-of-hours services l Short and long-term projects – no minimum length contracts l Ability to scale up quickly to meet your needs l Highly trained and motivated agents and experienced managers l Latest outbound dialler, digital recording and retrieval l Daily reporting tailored to your requirements

About us: l Award-winning contact centre based in Portsmouth for 29 years l 2 million inbound calls handled and 900,000 outbound calls made

in 2010 l 3.6 million customer contacts across calls, correspondence and

emails in 2010 l Winners of the CCMA Team of the Year Award 2011 l Quality assured – Gold Investors in People accredited and ISO

9001 certified

If you’d like to revolutionise your telemarketing, please call on 0800 328 0636 or 07801 916413, or email us at tmenquiries@affinioninternational.com

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Print Services

AFFINION INTERNATIONAL PRINT SERVICES: For all your business printing requirements

At Affinion International Print Services we’ve invested £2 million in state-of-the-art digital technology to make high quality printing quicker, easier and more cost-effective for businesses across Hampshire. Revolutionising business printing, dynamic on-demand digital print technology is making large print-runs and the problem of obsolete stockpiled documents a thing of the past. Instead, changes can be made to important documents such as application forms as often as necessary, followed by a bespoke print run to meet your immediate requirements – reducing waste, cost and hassle. At our purpose-built print centre in Portsmouth we’re operating the latest Océ ColorStream 3500 print system. From marketing brochures, flyers and leaflets to customer letters, welcome packs, catalogues and posters, we can help. Our cutting-edge technology will ensure your printed materials stand out from the crowd, from tear-off slips and money-off vouchers to individual pages personalised with a customer’s name. Our hightech finishing system will cut, fold, staple and insert documents into envelopes ready for posting. You can be assured of quality since we’re ISO 9001 accredited and our team has been trained to the highest standards by the equipment manufacturers. What’s more, our print centre is overseen by an on-site technician – so your printing is in safe and experienced hands. Working at a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, the ColorStream 3500 achieves crisp details and vibrant colours, while at print speeds of more than 1,000 A4 pages per minute, you can always stay one step ahead of the competition.

How can we help? l Dynamic full colour digital printing services using proven Océ

DigiDot inkjet technology l No more massive print runs, unnecessary storage costs or obsolete

documents l ISO 9001 certified – the internationally recognised standard for the

quality management of businesses l Large and small print-runs; regular or one-off orders l Print speeds of 1,010 A4 pages per minute, and volumes of up to 24

million A4 images per month l Marketing materials, brochures, catalogues, posters, welcome packs,

fulfilment literature and much more l Special orders welcome including personalised materials and tear-

off slips l High-tech finishing system including cutting, folding and stapling l Purpose-built print centre, highly trained staff and on-site technician l Good transport links and free on-site parking

If you’d like to revolutionise your business printing, please call on 0800 328 0638 or email us at printservices@affinioninternational.com

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Contents A message from our President A message from our Chief Executive

Representation - the independent voice of local business

Quality Services

Taking local business global

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons

Information & Advice/Benefit your business

Platinum Patrons - Condor Office Solutions Ltd Platinum Patrons - Technology Services Group (TSG) Ltd

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Groom your workforce with effective training solutions

Gold Patrons - ABP Port of Southampton Gold Patrons - British American Tobacco Gold Patrons - Carswell Gould Gold Patrons - CBS Outdoor Plc Gold Patrons - Diguru Gold Patrons - Radcliffe & Co Life & Pensions Ltd Gold Patrons - Sholing Press Gold Patrons - Southampton International Boatshow Ltd Gold Patrons - Splice Marketing

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Foresight Healthcare Plan

Chamber Stationary

BusinessCare

Chamber Passport/Young Chamber

How to contact us

Maritime

Information Technology

Silver Patrons - Absolute Office Solutions Silver Patrons - HSBC

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Training

Energy & Environment

Bronze Plus Patrons - Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa 24 Bronze Plus Patrons - CW Fellowes Bronze Plus Patrons - Dockgate 4 Bar & Grill Bronze Plus Patrons - De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel

Logistics

Finance

Conference & Exhibition

Bronze Plus Patrons - Little Van Gogh Bronze Plus Patrons - Mercure Dolphin Hotel Bronze Plus Patrons - Red Funnel Group Bronze Plus Patrons - Thomas Eggar

Marketing & PR

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Health & Safety

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Recruitment

113

How to contact us

Charity

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Loving where we live -Welcome to Southampton 28

Science Park

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Romsey & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry 30

Members by Classification

125

Segensworth Business Forum

Members by A-Z

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Enterprising Eastleigh

Advertisers Index

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Making Networking Work for You!

Contacts Main Office

Production & Design

Contributing Editor

Disclaimer

Bugle House, 53 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2LF Telephone: 023 8022 3541 Fax: 023 8022 7426 www.hampshirechamber.co.uk General Enquiries: southampton@hampshirechamber.co.uk

John Dean & Francis Griss Email: deangriss@btinternet.com

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A message from our President Welcome to the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Directory. It has been a very busy and exciting year for Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Directory is a wealth of information for any business that wants to flourish and grow. As you will see from the contents, we are constantly reviewing the benefits and services provided to members. Becoming a Chamber member gives access to an array of services covering every aspect of running your business, from HR support and added employee benefits through to business information and international trade documentation. With a very comprehensive calendar of ‘Networking’ events, we can provide you with the opportunity to meet businesses of all industry sectors and sizes. Our Policy and Representation Department through our Policy Committees/Standing Committees enable us to keep members fully upto date about local, regional and national issues that affect them and enable us to lobby efficiently on behalf of members as a wholly independent voice for business in Hampshire. This directory is a good marketing tool for members to promote their business and to use as a reference guide. DICK ORAM President

A message from our Chief Executive This has been a good first year for the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. We completed the legal aspects of the merge in April and have recently restructured ourselves to cut out duplication and strengthen our delivery teams. That in turn has allowed us to concentrate our membership support teams into Wates House in Fareham and Basingstoke. We are now a slimmer and even more effective Chamber. But it doesn’t end there. In order to be able to respond to the needs of members and the LEPS who both want who want simpler structures, better and more cost effective support and assistance from fewer support organisations we have agreed to work with the Hampshire Enterprise Partnership and Southern Enterprise Alliance to create the ‘Hampshire Business Alliance’. Each member of the Alliance has particular strengths and skills and although we have remained independent and responsible to our members but we have been able to combine those strengths to give you the members better support products and the LEPs a delivery mechanism that they desperately needed if together we are to deliver the growth this county needs. The Hampshire Business Alliance will continue to be driven by the needs and aspirations of Hampshire Businesses and with its ‘one stop’ approach will enable us to provide the most cost effective and complete business support service in Hampshire. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is proud to be part of this formation for the benefit of members and the business community. JIMMY CHESTNUTT Chief Executive

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Quality Services Hampshire Chamber of Commerce - Chamber NonExecutive Board of Directors

Local Policy Boards/Councils/ Committees & Standing Committees

Jimmy Chestnutt - Chief Executive - Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

Andover

Maureen Frost - Director of Operations - Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Dick Oram - President - Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Simon Greenly - Chairman - Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Derek Chartres - The Business Services Group Peter Robertson - Condor Office Solutions Limited

Andover Area Committee Chair: Ed Thomas, TW-Associates

Basingstoke Basingstoke Area Committee Chair: Charles Marchant-White, Clarke & Son

Portsmouth Portsmouth Policy Council Chair: Gary Jeffries, Hughes Ellard

Ian Squires - Skilz UK Limited

Planning & Transport Chair: Robin Dickens, Lambert Smith Hampton

Jan Ward - Corrotherm International Limited

Services Group Chair: Jim Gilhooley, Morlan Gil HR

Peter Whalley - James Cowper LLP

Southampton Southampton Business Board Chair: Peter Robertson, Condor Office Solutions Limited Planning & Transport Chair: Nick Farthing, Transport Works Tax Finance & Legal Chair: Marc Cumberlege, Radcliffe & Co (Life & Pensions) Limited

Winchester Winchester Area Committee Chair: Kit Finney, JCF Financial Services Limited

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons

Platinum Patrons

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following companies for their patronage for the year 2011/12. The support of these members makes an invaluable contribution to the overall strength of this Chamber of Commerce.

CONDOR OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD

Silver Plus Patrons

Gold Patrons

Photocopier & Facsimile Suppliers

ABP SOUTHAMPTON

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP (TSG) LTD IT Solutions in Hardware Software & IT Business Systems Applications

BISHOPS PRINTERS

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

CARSWELL GOULD

Port Authority

Print, Design, Artwork, Stationery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Complete Printing Services

Tobacco Manufacturer

Marketing Design, Advertising Agents & Public Relations

GREENHOUSE GRAPHICS

HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE

HAMPSHIRE FARE

RADCLIFFE & CO LIFE & PENSIONS LTD

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Independent Financial Advisers

BLAKE LAPTHORN

THE BREEZE

INCA DESIGN

JACK FM

Solicitor

Radio Station

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DAILY ECHO

DIGURU LTD

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Printers & Finishers/ Printers Digital

SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOATSHOW LTD

SPLICE MARKETING LTD

Exhibitors

LCM - LOGICAL CREATIVE MARKETING PR & Marketing

Website designers & Internet Services

MENZIES Chartered Accountants

PORTSMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Football Club & Corporate Hospitality

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Silver Patrons

SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE (SEA)

Bronze Plus Patrons

Coaching/Training for CEO’s

CHEWTON GLEN HOTEL & SPA

CW FELLOWES

Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre

Accountants & Business Advisers

LITTLE VAN GOGH Transforming Offices using original artwork

RED FUNNEL GROUP Passenger Ferry Services, Holidays & Travel

DE VERE GRAND HARBOUR HOTEL

GRAND CAFÉ

GUILDHALL WINCHESTER

HILTON PORTSMOUTH

Hotel

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Hotel & Conference Centre

PORTSMOUTH BUSINESS SCHOOL

PORTSMOUTH LIVE TV

University

TV Station

PORTSMOUTH MARRIOTT

MERCURE DOLPHIN HOTEL

Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel, Golf Course & Restaurant

ROSE BOWL

SEGRO

SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB & HALO EVENTS

THOMAS EGGAR

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Property Developer

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Lawyers

OLD THORNS

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Platinum Patrons

CONDOR OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD Network printer, copier and scanner supplier Condor Office Solutions are Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading supplier of photocopiers, printers and scanners and were judged by Canon to provide the best service support in Southern England. We are passionate about giving great service and helping our customers get the most out of the exciting new technology available. This is particularly relevant where colour is concerned. Colour print devices are proliferating in the office environment and offer the opportunity to create highly professional documents. Without proper controls however costs can spiral. We have expertise helping you create a great impression whilst minimising your cost. Similarly we are finding more customers benefiting from help and advice on how to effectively manage their scanned documents. Instigating, at an early stage, a logical system for archiving, managing, retrieving and distributing your electronic documents will pay great dividends in the long term. We have very generous terms for Chamber members and would be delighted to hear from you. Please call Peter Robertson on 023 80232444 or visit our website at www.condoroffice.co.uk.

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Platinum Patrons

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP (TSG) LTD IT Solutions in Hardware Software & IT Business Systems Applications We take care of your IT, so you can take care of your business TSG is one of the UK’s leading IT services companies, trusted by thousands of businesses and organisations. We offer a full range of IT and telecommunications products and services, and can offer you the convenience of just one telephone number to call for all of your technology needs. We provide a professional local service through our offices in Southampton and London and can support your entire system, removing the need to juggle with different suppliers. Our expertise is founded on the skills of our technical and advisory staff, all of whom have many years of experience installing accounting and business software, and offering independent advice. As a leading supplier of Sage, Pegasus and Microsoft software we offer a comprehensive range of business solutions for every size of business, including products such as Accounting, Payroll, ERP, SharePoint and CRM solutions. With TSG SystemCare, we can offer one of the most advanced technology support services available in the UK today, designed to ensure that your IT system is proactively monitored in order to help protect against system failure and data loss. To achieve this TSG combines 24 hour network monitoring tools with advanced reporting techniques and telephone/on-site support options, together with a number of compatible managed services options which will provide your business with the peace of mind that your IT system is being effectively looked after. We also recognise that many businesses now operate outside of standard office hours, and as such can now provide TSG customers with an extended hours technical support service covering early mornings, evenings and weekends We can also offer Membership Management Software solutions (TSG EnterpriseMRM) and have worked with Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce for nearly 10 years, providing software to successfully manage their subscriptions, renewals, events and collection of funds. Following the creation of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce we have recently implemented a network solutions project to allow staff in the different locations to have access to the same system. Your business could also take advantage of a unique total technology solution from TSG with benefits including: One number to call – we offer one point of contact for all of your IT and telecommunication requirements A local service with national resources – with regional offices in Southampton and London we can offer your business a professional local service Wide experience – we have breadth and depth of experience delivering solutions to a wide range of industry sectors including professional services, retail, distribution and manufacturing industries. A proactive service – we use the latest technology and service techniques to keep your IT system running to ensure that we spot problems before they affect your business Impartial advice – we support the leading brands, so we can offer you a choice of what is best for your business To find out more on how TSG can help your business please contact us on 0845 1550 184 or visit the TSG website at www.tsg.com

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Tobacco Manufacturer British American Tobacco is proud to be gold patrons of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. Our long history with Southampton spans almost 100 years and we are glad to be part of the local community. 2012 marks the completion of a substantial programme of investment at our Southampton site. In total, £23 million is being invested in this three year programme which started in 2008. When completed, it will provide additional research and development facilities including office, laboratory and meeting room space, for our 1000 employees based in Millbrook. The core focus of our operation in Southampton is providing a strategic research and development centre along with a wide range of office based functions, all supporting our global business. “This substantial investment in our Millbrook site is an expression of our confidence in our business and our commitment to invest for the future. British American Tobacco is committed to Southampton for the long-term, said David O’Reilly, Head of Group Research and Development.”

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

CARSWELL GOULD Marketing Design, Advertising Agents & Public Relations Ever wondered what you should be getting from your marketing budget? Chances are you should be seeing much more bang for your buck and magic for your money. Carswell Gould, the awardwinning integrated marketing communications agency, lies at the heart of many successful Hampshire businesses and can help. We pride ourselves on delivering top class results and clear return on investment. We don’t use tricks or confusing lingo, just professional skills and proven strategy honed through experience and tailored to meet your business objectives. But don’t just take our word for it. “As expedition organiser and co-team member on the GORETEX® Arctic Challenge, I can confirm it was Carswell Gould’s involvement that was key to the huge success that the project enjoyed in terms of the national and international media coverage it attracted. The task CG had in fulfilling the role of on-board marketing coordinators was challenging to say the least. Tough, resourceful, dedicated and able to remain focused whilst wearing a smile even when the going got tough. The fact that every single one of our sponsors stated their delight in the quality and degree of media coverage the challenge gained is testimony to the professional work of Carswell Gould.”

Win a cutting edge e-marketing tool We are offering one lucky chamber member the chance to win a £2k e-marketing system to develop their business with. To win simply tell us: what is the name of our office dog? Email your answer and contact details to ed@carswellgould.co.uk, entries close 31/05/12 (full T&Cs on request). Hint: Our website may hold the answer...www.carswellgould.co.uk

Want to know more? We are passionate about what we do and would relish the chance of talking to you about how we can help you grow, reduce your costs, differentiate you from your competition and deliver real ROI. Contact Ed Gould on 02380 238001 /ed@carswellgould. co.uk or find case studies and resources at carswellgould.co.uk

Hugo Montgomery-Swan, RIBs To The Limit GORE-TEX® Arctic Challenge. RIB Magazine

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

DAILY ECHO ???????????????????????????????????????? Newsquest - Putting Hampshire Business First! Hampshire’s leading local newspapers from Southampton to Basingstoke deliver both news and advertising to over 198,000 readers every week both in print and online. The Daily Echo in Southampton is available to buy Monday to Saturday together with the many weekly titles including The Hampshire Chronicle, Romsey Advertiser, Basingstoke Gazette and the Andover Advertiser which combined with a strong stable of weekly free newspapers and aggregated audience of over half a million unique users on the titles websites give an unrivalled and unique coverage of Hampshire for advertisers seeking to reach their markets and build their business. Comprehensive coverage of business news is featured every day in the Echo as well as the monthly round-up of special features and events in the monthly Business Supplement distributed to key decision makers across Hampshire. Newsquest are also partners in the area’s many Business Awards and Exhibitions including Southampton, Winchester, Test Valley and Basingstoke. Whatever your business needs Newsquest Hampshire has a package to suit your budget to reach your potential. To find out more about how the Daily Echo can help you with your business call Jason Tuck on 023 8042 4964. As a special introductory offer to Chamber members there is £40 off your advertising bill for the first 50 calls to advertise throughout January 2012 (minimum order spend £200 excluding VAT).

Ian Murray

Keith Redbourn

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

DIGURU Printers & Finishers/Printers Digital Digital Imaging Know-How Founded in February 2010 by Alex Marszal and Richard Harwood, Diguru is a digital and lithographic printing company based in Chandlers Ford. It was formed to offer an environmentally friendly printing service to designers, marketing consultants and print buyers in Hampshire and across the UK. The company’s management team has been enhanced by the addition of Luke Willett and Dave Swann, both experienced print industry professionals. We now have a staff of ten with over 100 years experience in the printing industry. This kind of knowledge means that we are perfectly positioned to offer the right advice to our ever-expanding client base. We know how to get the results that you want, on time, on budget, and with minimum effect on the environment. All of our machinery has been selected with a view to reducing our environmental impact, our Presstek litho press is waterless, VOC-free, and uses organic inks, minimising our usage of chemicals, and our large format and sheet fed digital presses are among the most environmentally friendly available. Recycled papers are available on request, and our house stocks are generally certified by either the FSC or PEFC, ensuring that they

have been produced from sustainable, well managed forests. All waste materials are recycled wherever possible. The company has FSC accreditation. Our in-house sheet-fed capabilities, combined with carefully selected partners, give us the flexibility to produce anything from 50 single colour business cards to 20,000 full colour company brochures, complete with any specialist finishing you could require, and encompassing everything in between. Our wide format inkjet presses can handle, amongst other projects, large-scale exhibition graphics, posters, banners, canvas prints and signage. We can also offer mounting to a wide variety of materials such as Perspex or foamex, lamination, and installation. For more information, or to find out how we can bring our experience to bear on your next project, Ask Diguru… Web: www.diguru-uk.com Tel: 023 8024 0710 Email: richard@diguru-uk.com Alternatively, pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat: Diguru Limited, 3-6 Avenger Close, Chandler’s Ford Industrial Estate, Southampton, SO53 4DQ.

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Gold Patrons

GREENHOUSE GRAPHICS ???????????????????????????????????????? Graphic Communications for a Sustainable and Digital World. Greenhouse is an established, award winning graphic communications company based in Basingstoke, North Hampshire, specialising in graphic communications services for graphic design, commercial printing, web design/development services, digital marketing and signage and display systems.

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Professional staff that deliver Greenhouse is recognised as Investors in People and is committed to developing staff that add value and make a tangible contribution to our customers communications needs. The team at Greenhouse have qualifications that cover graphic design, project management, print administration, strategic marketing and search engine optimisation.

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Tel: 01256 880770 Email info@greenhousegraphics.co.uk

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Your place or mine? Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE

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At City Business we are totally flexible about where we run your business training programme. We do this to minimise disruption to your schedules, yet maximise impact on your business performance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so your business gets more from what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already got. We will work closely with you to plan exactly the right mix and delivery of courses to suit your business - and we leave the choice of venue and time to you. So...your place or mine? You choose. Either way it will be an experience to remember.

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The chartered professional body that is dedicated to management and leadership.

Going beyond technical skills and qualifications, these will give you the tools to succeed and gain confidence.

L2: Team Leading L3: First Line Management L5: Management & Leadership L7: Strategic Management & Leadership

Management development empowers individuals and companies with the skills and confidence to meet business and personal challenges.

Assertiveness & Self-Confidence Delighting Difficult Customers Stress Busting Time Management

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

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‘Proud to champion local’, Hampshire Fare is the county food group, representing around 200 members in the local food and farming industry. These include producers of food, drink and craft grown, reared and produced in Hampshire as well as hospitality business that sell, serve and promote local food, ranging from pubs, hotels, restaurants and attractions to cookery schools, independent delicatessens, butchers and farm shops. Hampshire Fare is a community interest company, backed by Hampshire County Council for the role it plays in supporting the county’s rural economy. Services offered to Hampshire Fare members include marketing and PR support, trade development projects and events, as well as networking opportunities. Hampshire Fare is also supported by its Corporate Partners and Friends in the private sector, who appreciate the benefits of being associated to one of the UK’s leading food groups, and also works in conjunction with Strategic Partners. The annual Hampshire Food Festival, organised by Hampshire Fare and held throughout July, is an great opportunity for Hampshire businesses to get involved in this countywide celebration of local food and farming. Any Hampshire business or organisation can host a Festival event so long as local food or drink is incorporated. In 2011 over 221,000 visitors took part in 93 different Festival events organised by 80 Hampshire businesses and organisations, generating an estimated £3.82 million of visitor spending. Full details are at www.hampshirefare.co.uk, where you can also sign up to receive Hampshire Fare’s enewsletter and keep up to date with local food news.

Photo 1 - Hampshire Fare Chairman Mike Wright and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Director of Operations Maureen Frost (R) with Debbie Carter of Chocolate Craft in Alresford, winner of the South Coast Business Award 2011 for ‘Best Small Business’ Photo 2 - Hampshire Food Festival supper at Setley Ridge Vineyard (photo courtesy www.meonshorecommercial.co.uk)

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Patrons - Southampton office

Gold Patrons

RADCLIFFE & CO LIFE & PENSIONS LTD Independent Financial Advisers Established in 1959 Radcliffe & Co, Independent Financial Advisers have been providing Informed, Impartial and Independent Financial Advice to business and private clients alike for over 50 years. Having expanded by acquisition and organic growth we are now 18 advisers and are probably the largest IFA on the South Coast, advising clients across the UK. Insurers classify us as a large regional firm and, as such, we attract the best terms available in the industry. Radcliffe’s client base is now in excess of 15,000 individuals and we also administer the pension schemes of over 100 different employers and that number is growing fast. For the private client investors, we have brought to market, specialist Discretionary Fund Management service, here we have formed a strategic alliance with Brooks Macdonald Asset Management. From pension funds to ISA’s we have a panel of firms that look after our client’s investments. In addition to the above, Radcliffe Mortgages provides a whole range of independent mortgage advice including Equity Release Schemes. We remain fiercely independent and look forward to meeting new clients and continuing to provide a first class service to our existing clients. The Company and staff are very much part of the local community and we have been able to provide sponsorship to a variety of sporting clubs, including cricket, youth football, rugby and netball. Charity work is also an important part of our commitment and via our staff we have raised funds for local and national charities with additional contributions being made by the Company. Radcliffe & Co Life & Pensions Ltd, Thomas House, 28-30 Bernard Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3AY Telephone: 02380 222 444 Email: enquiries@radcliffe-ifa.co.uk www.radcliffe-ifa.co.uk

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SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOATSHOW LTD Exhibitors The 2012 PSP Southampton Boat Show will welcome back the UK boating industry’s finest from 14-23 September 2012. The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show is an unmissable day out in the capital. The PSP Southampton Boat Show’s sister show at ExCeL London in January offers visitors the chance to view 1000 boats, some 500 exhibitors and the very latest products, equipment and clothing. Show goers can try out a new sport on the massive Watersports Action Pool. Measuring 70m x 24m the pool is definitely a star attraction giving visitors the chance to take to the water to try a diverse range of activities, or sit back and watch the dramatic action with live demonstrations and professional championships by watersports experts, including canoe polo and stand up paddle board action. World champions and record breakers are also on hand to share their skills with spectators and showcase the full range of watersports on offer.

The PSP Southampton Boat Show and the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show are annual events held in September and January respectively. The Shows are both spectacular world class events and important sales platforms for the British marine industry which attract visitors, exhibitors and investors from all over the world. Both Shows are organised by National Boat Shows (NBS), a fully owned subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

The immense halls of ExCeL host boats of all shapes and sizes, from dinghies to powerboats and kayaks to sailing vessels whilst the outside docks boast some of the largest boats currently in manufacture. The used boat marina at the Show also displays around 70 used boats for sale. The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show runs from 6-15 January at ExCeL London, while the Show the following year takes place from 4-13 January 2013. For more information on the PSP Southampton and Tullett Prebon London Boat Shows, please visit www.britishmarine.co.uk/our_shows.aspx.

The PSP Southampton Boat Show is one of Southampton’s biggest events and takes over the City for a 10 day period, whilst people of all walks of life discover what the marine industry has to offer them. A number of local businesses and enterprises get involved in the Show with 200 exhibitors from the Hampshire area taking a presence. The 2011 Show witnessed almost 50 World, European and UK product launches and played host to some 580 exhibitors. Visitors were able to climb aboard and explore over 1,000 boats and trial a selection of boats on the Solent for free. The ever-popular Show marina provided entertainment with a number of feature boats intriguing visitors of all ages. In particular, HMS Bulwark, one of the Royal Navy’s two Amphibious Assault Landing Platform Dock ships paid a four-day visit, while Mike Golding was joined by HRH The Princess Royal to launch his new round the world sailing yacht. Michelin star chef Shaun Rankin gave special demonstrations in the Sea Kitchen Theatre while visitors enjoyed oyster tasting for free as part of The Great British Oyster Festival in association with the Shellfish Association.

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SPLICE MARKETING Website designers & Internet Services Only one thing tastes betterâ&#x20AC;Ś..Success Achieve those business goals that are critical to the success of your company by working with a partner that compliments what you do. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will give you tangible solutions you can see. When you pay a marketing partner you expect to see real ROI (Return on Investment) - Splice Marketing guarantees you results and ROI. By measuring results and providing you with regular feedback we will work with you so your website evolves as the market alters. Nothing stands still and your website should reflect this. Developing websites for conversion is our speciality. To complete the package we now offer social media and public relations support, adding jam to your toast.

achieve the desired results for you that we back up our offer with a guarantee. If we do not achieve the goals agreed, we will refund 100% of your money. We also guarantee not to work with your competitors so you are able to share your challenges and successes with us, safe in the knowledge that any information you give is treated confidentially, to benefit your business and achieve your business goals. To make sure the money you spend on marketing achieves results, call the company that guarantees their work, Splice Marketing.â&#x20AC;Ś.. Spreading success. Contact our team today: Tel: 0845 652 2412 Email: enquiries@splicemarketing.co.uk www.splicemarketing.co.uk/jam

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BLAKEHSBC LAPTHORN Banking Solicitor Services

Blake Lapthorn is one of the UK’s leading full-service law HSBC – The World’s Local Bank firms, providing the full range of legal services needed by companies organisations, with anFinancial industry-focused HSBC is oneand of the largest Banking and Services approach through specialist sector groups. The firm also organisations in theits World. Our International presence spans provides key services for individuals and families. 8000 offices in 87 countries and territories covering Europe, the

Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, Middle East and Africa. More than 350 lawyers and other the specialists deliver these services, based across key locations in London and southern HSBC understands diversity of business and that they have England. Combiningthe legal expertise with a strong commercial diverse strategies ambitions. business depends approach, the firmand delivers resultsWe for believe its clients, whether they on In short, we understand “business” like no-one aredifference. multinational companies, owner-managed businesses, else. In a world where standardisation dominates, we are building government agencies, charities or private individuals. our business in the belief that different people from different The firm’sand core practice arevalue. corporate and commercial cultures walks of lifeareas create services, real estate, litigation and dispute resolution, and private client. We serve 41 million people worldwide and the middle-market and smaller commercial relationships incorporated New Kings Court, Tollgate, Chandler’sinclude Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3LG businesses, partnerships, sole traders, clubs and associations. Telephone: 8090 8090 Commercial 023 Banking has over 4000 relationship managers and Email: info@bllaw.co.uk operates in more than 60 countries. www.bllaw.co.uk Locally, our office at Mitchell Way, Southampton International Airport serves as a base for 20 Commercial Managers and their

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THE BREEZE 107 ABSOLUTE OFFICE SOLUTIONS Radio Station Office Furniture Supplies, Office Supplies

The interpretation of value is different for everyone. For some its price, or the need to receive something for nothing, while others prefer a warm welcome and a friendly smile!! And so it goes on!! The notion of keeping everyone happy is a daunting task because of the need, by definition, to include all of the value components into a single service. Few companies attempt such a challenge, and of those that do most fail, but here at Absolute added value service has been the backbone of our business for over 20 years. We are very aware that the products we supply can be bought from other stationers but what separates Absolute from our competitors is the extra effort we put into each and every sale. That is Absolute’s unique quality. Absolute is one of the leading independent Office Supplies companies in the U.K. supplying both our own award winning Initiative range of office products as well as branded products from all of the major global manufacturers. We sell a wide range of office supplies – from writing equipment, paper, filing to high tech items such as flash drives, multifunction printers and a wide range of own brand and original ink and toner cartridges. At Absolute, we also specialise in office furniture and offer a complete project management service from start to finish, providing detailed

support and solutions to fit in with your requirements. From CAD The Breeze is a local radio network of broadcasting drawings to delivery and installation,and ourWinchester in-house teamareas will ensure to Southampton, Portsmouth of every aspect of the project runs smoothly. Hampshire. Printed stationery is currently the fastest growing sector of our business The our station has aprint ‘contemporary listening’ format, playing and complete managementeasy service really does take the hassle classic and recent music aimed to principally away from you. Frommelodic businesspopular cards and letterheads, full colourat flyers, brochures andThe banners, weprides ensureitself meticulous detail adhered listeners over 35. Breeze on being theisonly truly to, deadlines andfor quality is unquestionable. local offeringare formet radio the areas served.

At Absolute we strive to provide a unique one stop shop of products and Along with thecustomers. easy listening format Breeze provides depth services to our However, we The are great believers thatinpeople localized news traffic andphilosophy entertainment. do business with reports, people and this and is thetravel defining we use to conduct our business. We provide nationwide service without using The Breeze broadcasts to: a call centre where you have someone different every time you need Southampton 107.8 assistance. Matt,on Daryl, Phil and Joan are your dedicated support team. Portsmouth onfor 107.4 Please call them best pricing and any product information you require Winchester on 107.2 on 02380 664990 between 8am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Or out of hours ordering available online at our website www.absolute-uk.co.uk Our Telephone, Fax and Email Tel: 02380 664990 Fax: 02380 868364 Sales: sales@absolute-uk.co.uk Cust Services: matt@absolute-uk.co.uk Website: www.absolute-uk.co.uk

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ABSOLUTE OFFICE SOLUTIONS INCA DESIGN Office Furniture Supplies, Design Office Supplies Marketing & Advertising Agency

support and solutions to fit in with your requirements. From CAD The of value is different for everyone. Foradvertising some its campaigns INCAinterpretation delivers innovating marketing strategies and to give life INCA Design drawings to delivery and installation, our in-house team will ensure every price, or the need to receive something for nothing, while others to your profits! Marketing & Advertising Design Agency aspect of the project runs smoothly. prefer a warm welcome and a friendly smile!! Printed stationery is currently the fastest growing sector of our business With over 14 years a positive And so it goes on!! of professional creativity, INCA Design have really noticed strategies and INCA delivers innovating marketing and our shift in recent marketing trends dueistoa the current slow economic Now iscomplete definitelyprint management service really does take the hassle The notion of keeping everyone happy daunting task because of theclimate. advertising campaigns to give life to your profits! away from you. From business cards and letterheads, to full colour the time for businesses to be with their marketing and promotions. Companies need, by definition, to include allproactive of the value components into a single flyers, brochures and banners, we ensure meticulous detail is adhered service. who are holding back on publicising theirWith strengths activities areINCA losing their over 14 yearsand of professional creativity, Design have really noticed a positive are met shift in recentcommon marketing trends due toand the currentto, slowdeadlines economic climate. Now isand quality is unquestionable. customers to those who areausing their and business their skills Few companies attempt such challenge, of those that do sense most fail, promoting definitely the time for businesses to be proactive withAt their marketing and promotions. Absolute we strive to provide a unique one stop shop of products and and enterprise. but here at Absolute added value service has been who theare backbone our Companies holding back of on publicising their strengths and activities are losing services to our However, we are great believers that people their customers to those who are using their business common sense and customers. promoting business for over 20 years. theirtheir skills and enterprise. do business Not only are established companies giving brand an updated new look, resilientwith people and this is the defining philosophy we use to We are very aware that the products we supply can be bought from other conduct business. We provide nationwide service without using individuals who are embarking on new business start ups are also fromour the onlycompetitors are established companies givingbenefiting their brand an updated new look, resilient stationers but what separates Absolute fromNotour is the extra call where individuals who are embarking on new business startaups arecentre also benefiting fromyou the have someone different every time you need positive reinforcement that comes with fresh corporate identities and their corresponding effort we put into each and every sale. positive reinforcement that comes with fresh assistance. corporate identities and Daryl, their Phil and Joan are your dedicated support team. Matt, marketing activities. corresponding marketing activities. Please call them for best pricing and any product information you require That is Absolute’s unique quality. on 02380 664990 between 8am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Or out of INCA’s Creative Services: Services Absolute is one of the leading independent INCA’s OfficeCreative Supplies companies hours ordering available online at our website www.absolute-uk.co.uk n Packaging Packs n Corporate Identity & Branding in the U.K. supplying both our own award winning Initiative range of& Presentation - Corporate Identity & Branding

- Stationery, Literature

& Brochures Marketing Promotional Material office products&asPromotional well as branded products- from allnof the major global & Retail Design & Shop Fitting n Marketing Material - Website Design & Development - Packaging & Presentation Packs manufacturers. n Point of Sale Devices Our Telephone, Fax and Email n Website Design & Development - Retail Design & Shop Fitting - APPs for Smartphones & Tablets 02380 664990 We sell a for wide range of office&supplies writing paper, - Point ofTel: n Digital Photography n APPs Smartphones Tablets – from Sale Devices - National & equipment, Local Advertising Fax: 02380 868364 filing to high tech items such as flash drives,- multifunction andPrinting a- Digital Photography Digital Media & printers n Litho & Digital n National & Local Advertising sales@absolute-uk.co.uk - Litho &Sales: Digital Printing wide rangeMedia of own&brand and original ink ande-Communications toner n cartridges. Eco-aware Approach n Digital e-Communications Cust Services: matt@absolute-uk.co.uk - Exhibitions & Display Stands - Eco-aware Approach At we & also specialise in office furniture and a complete - Omelettes! ideas@incadesign.co.uk n offer Omelettes! n Absolute, Exhibitions Display Stands ideas@incadesign.co.uk Website: www.absolute-uk.co.uk project management service from start to finish, providing detailed www.incadesign.co.uk n Stationery, Literature & Brochures www.incadesign.co.uk

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106HSBC JACK FM

????????????????????????????????? Banking Services Jack is the fastest growing radio format in the UK today and HSBC – The World’s Local Bank has recently launched across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex. HSBC is one of the largest Banking and Financial Services Under the slogan ‘Playing want’ Jackpresence is a contemporary organisations in the World.what Our we International spans and rock in station playing aand mixterritories of hits from 1960’s, 1970’s, 8000soft offices 87 countries covering Europe, the 1980’s, 1990’s andthe 00’s Asia-Pacific region, Americas, the Middle East and Africa. An adult orientated station 106 Jack fm is a very different HSBC understands the diversity of business and that they have sounding radio station, playing more music and aimed at both diverse strategies and ambitions. We believe business depends men and women that have never grown up. on difference. In short, we understand “business” like no-one Listen Hampshire on 106.0 FM,dominates, DAB and online. else. Inacross a world where standardisation we are building our business in the belief that different people from different www.jackradio.com cultures and walks of life create value.

We serve 41 million people worldwide and the middle-market and smaller commercial relationships include incorporated businesses, partnerships, sole traders, clubs and associations. Commercial Banking has over 4000 relationship managers and operates in more than 60 countries. Locally, our office at Mitchell Way, Southampton International Airport serves as a base for 20 Commercial Managers and their

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LCM - LOGICAL CREATIVE HSBC MARKETING Banking PR & Marketing Services

The Business Leaders’ Marketing Team HSBC – The World’s Local

Bank

LCM is built for owners, chief executives and directors of HSBC is oneorganisations of the largest who Banking Financial Services established seekand to grow profitable revenues. organisations in the World. Our International presence spans We present unique strategyand development continuing 8000 officesa in 87 countries territories and covering Europe, the coaching model, which has brought ourand clients time Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, thesuccess Middle to East Africa. and time again. And it doesn’t stop there because we also deliver the work. HSBC understands the diversity of business and that they have

diverse strategies andare ambitions. Wemarketing believe business depends For some clients, we their entire department. on In short,them we understand “business” likewith no-one Fordifference. others we support and their marketing staff key else. In a world where standardisation dominates, we are building activities. our business in the belief that different people from different We have and a 22walks year track Market Research, Branding, cultures of liferecord createin value. Public relations, Graphic design, Copywriting, Mailing including e-shots, We serveand 41 Advertising. million people worldwide and the middle-market and smaller commercial Since the mid1990’s we relationships have created include over 60incorporated business-critical businesses, sole and associations. Websites so partnerships, we can support youtraders, online, clubs and we are now leaders Commercial has Media over 4000 relationship managers and in the field ofBanking B2B Social marketing. operates in more than 60 countries. We recruit our team members for their attitude and drive as well as their our marketing so you expect bright, well-informed Locally, office attalent, Mitchell Way,can Southampton International and intelligent people who which way is up. Airport serves as a base forknow 20 Commercial Managers and their

support, to add value to our customers across South Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire. Our network of branches have in-branch specialists who are dedicated to looking after start-ups and small business customers. This means that HSBC Commercial Banking is ideally placed to deal with all commercial opportunities from start-ups to £25m turnover businesses – and beyond. If you would like to discuss your business banking requirements or for more information, please telephone Simon Smith, Area Commercial Director – 08455 848964 or email simonsmith@hsbc.com If you are a business leader looking for marketing answers, contact us for a no-obligation meeting by emailing lizz@lcm.co.uk or calling to speak to Lizz Clarke or a member of the team on 01329 825849. Or first check out www.lcm.co.uk and contact us for a free copy of ‘The Business Leaders’ Guide to Orchestrated Marketing’.

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ABSOLUTEMENZIES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Chartered Accountants Office Furniture Supplies, Office Supplies

support andorigins solutions fit in with requirements. From our in to Surrey, weyour have grown andFrom nowCAD have drawings to London delivery and our in-house team will ensure every offices in andinstallation, Hampshire. aspect of the project runs smoothly.

Throughout this growth, wethe have maintained our commitment Printed stationery is currently fastest growing sector of our business to helping privately businesses. approach is the to hassle and our complete printowned management serviceOur really does take understand personal ambitions, business and the away from you.your From business cards and your letterheads, to full colour flyers, brochures banners, we ensure meticulous detail is adhered environment in and which you compete. We believe this provides our to, deadlines are met and quality is unquestionable. clients with a better service.

At Absolute we strive to provide a unique one stop shop of products and A key strength of our business is our size. Webelievers are largethat enough services to our customers. However, we are great people forbusiness you to benefit from and dedicated specialist deep do with people this is the defining teams, philosophy we sector use to knowledge and international alliances, yetservice small enough to conduct our business. We provide nationwide without using astill callview centre where you haverelationships someone different every time you need individual client as our most valuable assistance. Matt,strength Daryl, Philand anddepth Joan are your dedicated support team. asset. We have in all the major disciplines, Please call them best anytoo. product information you require and some of thefornot sopricing majorand ones But what really makes on 02380 664990 between 8am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Or out of us stand out from other firms is our commercial insight, our hours ordering available online at our website www.absolute-uk.co.uk

business understanding and our commitment to delivering results for our clients.

Our Telephone, Fax and Email Tel: For 02380 further664990 information please contact: Fax: 02380 868364 Tel: 01489 566700 Sales: sales@absolute-uk.co.uk Cust Services: matt@absolute-uk.co.uk www.menzies.co.uk Website: www.absolute-uk.co.uk

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ABSOLUTE OFFICE SOLUTIONS PORTSMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Office Furniture Supplies, Office Supplies Football Club & Corporate Hospitality

The interpretation of value is different for everyone. For some its Fratton Park is the only stadium on the South Coast of price, or the need to receive something for nothing, while others England where you can enjoy watching Championship prefer a warm welcome and a friendly smile!!

Football.

And so it goes on!!

Hospitality are available by match as little The notion ofpackages keeping everyone happy match is a daunting task from because of the as £70.00+VAT per The Club facilities not only serve need, by definition, to person. include all of the value components into a single service. Matchday requirements but also offer a fantastic venue for all of yourcompanies corporate attempt and banqueting needs. and Withofthe choice of several Few such a challenge, those that do most fail, but here at addedwe value has been the backbonefrom of our lounges to Absolute choose from, canservice accommodate everything business for over 20 years. a small boardroom style meeting to a conference for up to 400 delegates. We are very aware that the products we supply can be bought from other stationers but what separates Absolute from our competitors is the extra effort we put into each and every sale. That is Absolute’s unique quality. Absolute is one of the leading independent Office Supplies companies in the U.K. supplying both our own award winning Initiative range of office products as well as branded products from all of the major global manufacturers. We sell a wide range of office supplies – from writing equipment, paper, filing to high tech items such as flash drives, multifunction printers and a wide range of own brand and original ink and toner cartridges. At Absolute, we also specialise in office furniture and offer a complete project management service from start to finish, providing detailed

support and solutions to fit in with your requirements. From CAD

Our new Local Business Club will give you the opportunity to liaise drawings to delivery and installation, our in-house team will ensure every with fellow Businesses which may provide further scope aspect of theLocal project runs smoothly. for your business to develop. As well as this we are looking for Printed stationery is currently the fastest growing sector of our business companies to offer our fans exclusive discounts and offers, this and our complete print management service really does take the hassle will with From a direct marketing that will every awaycome from you. business cards package and letterheads, to go fullto colour Blue and junior Blue member, which is a fantastic in flyers,Army brochures and banners, we ensure meticulous detail is tool adhered captivating is aand very distinct market. to, deadlineswhat are met quality is unquestionable. At Absolute we strive to provide a unique one stopStadium, shop of products Fratton Park is more than just a Football it’s a and services to our customers. However, we are great believers that people venue where excellence comes as standard whatever the do business with people and this is the defining philosophy we use to function orbusiness. event. For information pleasewithout call: using conduct our Wemore provide nationwide service 02392 778555 a call centre whereor youvisit havewww.portsmouthfc.co.uk someone different every time you need

assistance. Matt, Daryl, Phil and Joan are your dedicated support team. Please call them for best pricing and any product information you require on 02380 664990 between 8am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday. Or out of hours ordering available online at our website www.absolute-uk.co.uk Our Telephone, Fax and Email Tel: 02380 664990 Fax: 02380 868364 Sales: sales@absolute-uk.co.uk Cust Services: matt@absolute-uk.co.uk Website: www.absolute-uk.co.uk

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SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE HSBC ALLIANCE (SEA) Coaching/Training Banking Services

Southern Enterprise Alliance (SEA) is the holding company of HSBC – The World’s Local Bank a small not for profit group engaged in developing the local economy and collaborating with partners to deliver enterprise HSBC is one of the largest Banking and Financial Services and economic development projects. SEA operates at a organisations in the World. Our International presence spans strategic level and is able to invest in new activities which 8000 offices in 87 countries and territories covering Europe, the benefit the local area. Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. Activities may be general development projects or specific new initiatives such as: the diversity of business and that they have HSBC understands diverse strategies and ambitions. We believe business depends Plato GB Limited which delivers leadership and management on difference. In short, we understand “business” like no-one development support to small and medium sized businesses else. In a world where standardisation dominates, we are building including the Plato peer group learning programme. our business in the belief that different people from different Mentor-net a business scheme for Hampshire and cultures andiswalks of life mentoring create value. the Isle of Wight. SEA has a not for profit delivery arm, We serve 41 million people worldwide and the middle-market WSX Enterprise Limited, which delivers services that support and smaller commercial relationships include incorporated small and medium sized enterprises to grow and prosper in the businesses, partnerships, sole traders, clubs and associations. local area and, with partners, across the SE and SW of England. Commercial Banking has over 4000 relationship managers and For further information contact: operates in more than 60please countries. Email: info@sea.uk.net Locally, our office at Mitchell Way, Southampton International Airport serves as a base for 20 Commercial Managers and their

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One of the worlds finest Country House Hotel and Spa’s. An ideal setting for executive meetings, corporate hospitality and country retreats.

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Become a member of our Corporate Card and take advantage of the facilities including the award winning restaurant, 9 hole par 3 golf course, tennis centre, sumptuous spa and country pursuits at reduced rates. For more information please contact Alison Lee – Regional Sales Manager New Milton, Hampshire, England, BH25 6QS Telephone: 01425 275341 Fax: 01425 272310 Direct Line: 07889 724 300 Email: alee@chewtonglen.com

CHEWTON GLEN HOTEL & SPA Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre

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Their key aim is to provide a first class service based on understanding the needs of their clients coupled with an extremely knowledgeable team to provide imaginative, proactive advice whilst still offering excellent value for money.

CW FELLOWES

CW Fellowes Limited comprise of 7 full time Directors, 3 Associate Directors and approximately 70 professional staff.

Accountants & Business Advisers

For more information please contact Sarah Martin on 023 8024 7070 or visit our website at www.cwfellowes.com

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DE VERE GRAND HARBOUR HOTEL Hotel

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GRAND CAFÉ Hotel

CW Fellowes Limited, is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from two modern offices, in Chandlers Ford and Fareham. They are able to offer a full range of compliance and planning services to their clients be they a business or an individual.

Standing alongside Southampton’s medieval town wall in an attractive waterfront location, the modern and impressive Grand Harbour is a unique blend of innovation and tradition in a city renowned for its maritime heritage. Grand Harbour represents a delicate balance between tradition and modern luxury with 173 bedrooms and 10 private function suites boasting views over Southampton Water. As a vibrant and diverse city, Southampton has a lot to offer for the leisure and business traveller, has the largest cruise port in the UK and on the doorstep of the New Forest National Park the Grand Harbour’s city centre location is the perfect choice. With full gym, 15 metre pool and spa on site, the hotel has something for everyone. If shopping is your thing, West Quay is only a walk away. Finish the day with a glass of champagne in our Seafood Bar and then enjoy dinner in our Brasserie No 5 Restaurant. For enquiries and further information, please contact us on 02380 633033 or grandharbour@devere-hotels.com www.devere.co.uk

The Grand Café is located within South Western House, a Grade II* listed building that is steeped in history dating back to 1865. The former Wedgewood Ballroom of the old hotel is now home to a beautiful, quirky and wonderfully unique bar, bistro and restaurant that readily converts to a stunning venue for up to 240 guests for private parties, functions, corporate events and weddings. Grand Café, South Western House, Southampton SO14 3AS Tel: 023 8033 9303 Fax: 023 8033 6999 Email: karen@grand-cafe.co.uk www.grand-cafe.co.uk

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Guildhall Winchester is situated at the heart of one of England’s most beautiful historic cities, a short walk from its many attractions, shops and the spectacular Cathedral. Guildhall Winchester combines the old with the new to create a beautiful and modern venue within the historic Victorian exterior. It offers a unique combination of function rooms ranging in size and character; all furnished to a high standard and perfect for both grand and intimate events. The newly restored and refurbished Bapsy Hall is one of the largest function rooms in Hampshire and can accommodate a wide range of events seating up to 620 people.

GUILDHALL WINCHESTER

Our dedicated team of professionals are on hand to support you from initial enquiry to the completed event, offering advice and flexibility to ensure we exceed your expectations. For further information please contact: Tel: 01962 840 820 Email: guildhall@winchester.gov.uk

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Located just 5 minutes from the city centre, within easy reach of all the amazing shopping, leisure and historic attractions of Portsmouth, Hilton Portsmouth has 119 bedrooms, 9 meeting rooms and large function suite accommodating 2-200 people. The Hilton Portsmouth is the ideal location for small meetings to large Gala dinners with a friendly and experienced team to assist you every step of the way. The hotel has high speed wireless internet access throughout. Why not maintain your fitness with a work out in the state of the art Hilton Fitness Precor Gym and Tennis court or book a beauty treatment with our onsite Beautician for a little rest and relaxation.

HILTON PORTSMOUTH

Hilton Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1UN Tel: +44 (0) 2392219111 Fax: +44 (0) 2392381112

Hotel & Conference Centre

www.hilton.co.uk/portsmouth

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“Little Van Gogh - Changing art service for offices”. This concept has been popular and successful for many years on the continent and is now taking root in the UK.

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Instead of choosing paintings for the office walls many companies are now enjoying a constantly changing array of artwork, seeing a range of styles and avoiding the impossible task of choosing art that everyone will like. Out clients become Patron of the artist they are exhibiting each month and the whole office can become involved in the culture of art.

LITTLE VAN GOGH

We hang a coherent series of 10 high quality original works by one artist in offices and then change these each month or two.”

Transforming Offices using original artwork

For more information please contact Chloe Adams on 023 8063 4875 or email c.adams@littlevangogh.co.uk www.littlevangogh.co.uk

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MARRIOTT PORTSMOUTH

Hotel & Conference Centre

With easy access to major routes and convenient location near popular sights like the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays and the historic Naval Dockyard, the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel provides an ideal setting that makes business trips successful and leisure travel a pleasure. The hotel has undergone a £4 million renovation to the lobby, Sealevel Restaurant & Lounge, conference rooms, and all the bedrooms. Marriott Portsmouth, Southampton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4SH Tel: 0870 400 7285 www.marriotthotels.com

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For more information please contact: Debbie Bielby, Conference and Events Sales Manager

MERCURE DOLPHIN HOTEL

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel, 34-35 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2HN Tel: 02380 386460 Fax: 02380 386470 Email: H7876-sl@accor.com

Hotel & Conference Centre

www.mercure.com

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OLD THORNS

Hotel, Golf Course & Restaurant

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PORTSMOUTH BUSINESS SCHOOL University

PORTSMOUTH LIVE TV TV Station

Old Thorns is one of the most stunning wedding venues in Hampshire, set in 400 acres of rolling countryside close to the Surrey and West Sussex borders. We would like to announce the opening of the brand new Old Thorns Conference Venue Hampshire, Old Thorns provides the ideal location for all types of meetings offering everything the modern business in Hampshire demands, combined with the personal service you would expect and a relaxed environment to make your meeting both successful and enjoyable. Old Thorns conference venue Hampshire can provide facilities to suit your individual needs from a small group of five delegates up to 300. Whether your preference is for an informal breakfast meeting, an all-day seminar, exhibition or residential conference, we can provide you with a first-class service. For further information please contact: Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Estate, Griggs Green, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7PE Tel: 01428 724555 | Fax: 01428 725036 www.oldthorns.com

The School offers a wide range of full-time and part-time courses for students and professionals wanting to enhance their professional development at whatever stage of their career. The courses range from part-time work-based Foundation Degrees to postgraduate programmes including our AMBA (Association of MBAs) accredited Master of Business Administration for executive managers wishing to broaden their knowledge and the Doctorate in Business Administration which is an applied work-based doctoral research degree. Most of our programmes have been accredited by professional bodies and the Portsmouth Business School is recognised as an Accredited CentreÂ by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. We undertake comprehensive research and knowledge transfer activities for organisations enabling them to benefit from the latest business thinking. We would be delighted if you could visit us please see www.port.ac.uk/pbsevents for details.

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An unrivalled location, The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel, is a beautiful grade II listed building that has stood in the heart of Southampton for over 500 years. The hotel has recently been awarded fours star status and a rosette for food quality from the AA and offers 90 elegantly styled bedrooms, the Signature Restaurant and the Oak Bar. There are two meeting rooms, one of which hosted Jane Austenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighteenth birthday party and can accommodate a variety of events such as board meetings, seminars, receptions, exhibitions and banquets for up to 120 people.

Portsmouth Live TV is two years old and provides viewers in not only Portsmouth but in 122 countries around the world a wide and varied range of live streamed programming. Our new PFCTV channel offers home and away commentaries for Pompey and filmed highlights of all games plus exclusive interviews with management and players. Our sports, entertainment, news and business shows attract sponsors who appreciate that online television is an innovative alternative to reaching their local, national and international markets. For a look behind the scenes contact: Email: info@portsmouthlive.tv www.portsmouthlive.tv

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Red Funnel Ferries operates RO-RO Vehicle Ferries and Red Jet Hi-Speed catamarans between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Red Funnel also offers the widest selection of holiday and business accommodation across the Island, from luxury hotels to self-catering cottages. Plus they are an official ticket agent for festivals, events and all the top attractions.

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Contact Name:

RED FUNNEL GROUP Passenger Ferry Services, Holidays & Travel

Tom Pell-Stevens Tel: 0844 844 9988 Fax: 0844 844 9998 www.redfunnel.co.uk

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The Rose Bowl is a first class international destination venue situated on the South Coast of England just outside Southampton. It is the home of Hampshire Cricket and is an ECB registered Test Match venue. The Rose Bowl regularly hosts international cricket with England playing Sri Lanka in the South Coast’s inaugural Test Match against Sri Lanka this summer. 2012 will see the West Indies and South Africa face England in One Day Internationals.

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The venue is also well known for holding other events such as music concerts, Christmas parties, meetings and fireworks displays. The venue has recently been awarded the bronze patronage scheme by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

ROSE BOWL

The Rose Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3XH

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Operating in eight countries, our property portfolio includes offices, light industrial, logistics, warehouses and data centre properties. 234 Bath Road, Slough SL1 4EE

SEGRO

Tel: 01753 537 171

Property Developer

www.segro.com

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SEGRO is a commercial property investment and development company that has become Europe’s leading provider of flexible business space by focusing on delivering what our customers want, where they want it and by working in partnership with them as their requirements evolve.

Halo Conferences and Events specialise in bespoke event management, first class catering and exceptional customer service. Our dedicated and experienced conference and events team will deliver the perfect event for you. Halo currently offers 2 outstanding locations in Hampshire: St. Mary’s Stadium, home to Southampton Football Club, with an exceptional selection of 9 suites, making it the perfect venue for a wide range of events from 2 to 1000 guests. Halo’s other venue, the Southampton Cruise Terminals, offers a blank canvas and ample floor space within a truly unique venue for 300 to 2500 guests. Visit our website to find out more and to stay updated with our forthcoming events. For more information please contact our experienced events team St. Mary’s Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 5FP Telephone: 0845 688 9297 Email: info@halo-ce.co.uk www.halo-ce.co.uk

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THOMAS EGGAR Lawyers

Thomas Eggar LLP is a leading law firm providing commercial and private client services. The firm is one of the largest in the region, comprising 60 partners, in excess of 450 staff and a turnover of £35m. The firm operates from six offices in Chichester, Gatwick, London, Newbury, Southampton and Worthing. Thomas Eggar is committed to providing high quality services and has been accredited with the Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, which further emphasises the firm’s commitment to best practice. Thomas Eggar is a Top 100 law firm and is recognised by the Legal 500 as “a quality firm” with a “strong” commercial practice allied to an excellent private client arm. Delivering Success Through Excellence For more information please visit our website www.thomaseggar.com or call 023 8083 1100

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Keeping on the right side of the law To be successful in business, you need to be fast, effective, intuitive and hard working. Companies, large or small, face a wide range of legal issues in the day–to–day running of their business. The law is a minefield which is why seeking expert legal advice is crucial in so many situations. Many businesses that have tried to dispense with the services of their solicitor have often found themselves in deep trouble. The law is complex and is constantly changing. There are no false economies when it comes to the law and that’s why it makes sense to call in your lawyer and get the right advice at the right time. Businesses are challenged daily to keep within the law, knowing that a single mistake can lead to a costly breach. The result of such a mistake could be a fine, a court appearance or a large compensation payout. Not to mention the damage done to the reputation of the company.

At Phillips, we work alongside our commercial clients at critical times in their business development: formation, new premises, a major dispute, employing staff, business acquisition and disposal. Understanding our clients’ business and the sector in which they operate means that we can help them to grow their businesses and resolve the legal problems in a cost effective way.

Call our commercial or private client teams on 01256 460830 and visit www.phillips-law.co.uk

We provide the full spectrum of services that you might require over a business lifetime; we are equally delighted working for smaller, owner–managed companies, as for large corporates. You’ll find us good listeners, valuable partners and we’ll keep you on the right side of the law. But don’t just take our word for it, you’ll find us listed in the Legal 500 and accredited by Lexcel, the Law Society’s quality mark for excellence.

Helping our clients achieve - call us on 01256 460830

How can we help you? Need a powerful business ally? Need personal legal advice? No problem. We’ll take care of the legal side and help you achieve what you want.

Call 01256 460830 Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7NY t. 01256 460830 f. 01256 854638 e. legal@phillips-law.co.uk

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New Place A dedicated meeting, training and conference venue with a difference

Welcome to New Place

Need to Know

The name might be New Place but this Grade I listed manor house, designed by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens and set in 32 acres of lush parkland, is full of period charm. Getting to us couldn’t be easier, with access from the M3 and M27 and nearby rail links to London. We are also set directly between Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester.

• 40 flexible meeting, syndicate and event rooms for 2-110 people

• Leisure time – indoor pool, gym, spa and sauna, outdoor tennis, croquet, boules, cricket pitch

• Treehouse for a unique meeting place

• Restaurant and bar

• Free Wi-fi & wired internet access

• 110 en suite bedrooms with the latest mod cons

• Refreshment stations providing free flowing cappuccinos, lattes, tea, mineral water, biscuits & fresh fruit

• Easy parking – over 265 spaces to choose

• The latest audio visual technology

• Close to Southampton Parkway station

• Lots of space & fresh air for team building challenges with a difference, including a 4x4 motorised circuit

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How to contact us Gene ral Enquiries 0844 499 0446

Arrange to meet with one of our membership team Please call 0844 499 0446 or email membership@hampshirechamber.co.uk

Southampton 023 8022 3541

Portsmouth 023 9244 9449

Winchester 01962 841000

Basingstoke 01256 352275

North East Hampshire 01252 811470

Fareham 01329 822250

Andover 01264 314832

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Key Hampshire Statistics

Geography Our beautiful county of Hampshire is bordered to the west by Dorset and Wiltshire, to the north by Berkshire and to the east by Surrey and West Sussex. Two major cities of Southampton and several other large towns and –particularly in the central area – a series of smaller market towns and a myriad of villages in an extensive rural area. Hampshire is home to 1.7 million people. Most of the county is within 1-2 hours’ reach of London by main-line railway and motorway links.

Business and Employment Hampshire has well over 60,000 businesses and approaching 780,000 employees.

Key Business Sectors Land-based industries With over 85% of the county being rural and at least 17,000 employees working in this sector, it is the perfect environment in which land based industries flourish and grow.

Marine With a turnover of £37bn and employing more than a quarter of a million people. The UK has the largest marine sector in Europe. 40% of this sector lies within the South East of England and this is clustered primarily around the Solent Region.

Advanced Engineering Hampshire has a strong advanced engineering and manufacturing presence employing 18,000 people in a wide variety of sub-sectors demanding the world-class skills and expertise which the county’s workforce is able to deliver.

Aerospace & Defence The UK’s aerospace and defence industry is the largest in Europe with more than 20% market share. In Hampshire, it represents a high-growth sector with over 6,000 employees from a skilled workforce, a high concentration of world class companies.

Science & Health Technologies South East England has the highest concentration of health technologies companies anywhere in the world outside of the US, with approximately 1,000 companies employing more than 200,000 people.

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ICT & Digital Media

Coast

As part of a region which is a leading European location for ICT it is no surprise that some of the world’s most successful and influential companies have chosen Hampshire as their base.

A coastline with many attractive harbours, marinas and estuaries and home to the internationally famous Boat Show in Southampton combined with Cowes Week, Hampshire is well placed as home to ocean sailing. The UK’s premier cruise port is located in Southampton and Portsmouth harbour is not only home to the Royal Navy; it is also major cross channel freight and passenger port.

Finance & Business Services 188,000 strong highly educated workforce supported by universities offering sector specific qualifications, all equal a thriving finance and business service sector in Hampshire.

Countryside

Transport & Logistics Connected by sea, rail, road and air transport and logistics are key drivers in Hampshire’s economy. The Port of Southampton is one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports. Portsmouth is Britain’s best connected ferry port and combined with Southampton and Farnborough Airport – Hampshire is a very well connected county.

Environmental Technologies Hampshire has strengths across a wide range of environmental technology sub-sectors including renewable energies, pollution control, environmental consultancy, recycling and waste management.

Countryside activities offering include horse riding, walking, and country pursuits such as clay and game shooting. The New Forest National Park and to the east of Hampshire, the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park spreads into West Sussex.

Market Towns and Villages Hampshire is home to many attractive market towns and quintessential English villages, with ancient buildings and traditional pubs, tea rooms and top quality Hampshire restaurants.

Hampshire Cities Hampshire boasts more than 1,000 years of history in Europe’s longest medieval cathedral in Winchester, England’s ancient capital. The Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior are major attractions at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.

Tourism

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Expanding your business contacts

Meeting business contacts through events and informal social gatherings is rapidly becoming the most successful method of networking. We organise a wide variety of seminars and events which offer the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with like minded business people. As membership is corporate any employee or partner of your business is welcome to attend. Our friendly staff will introduce you to the people that can make a difference to your business and ensure you are made to feel welcome.

“Just to say a big Thank You for organising the Speed Networking Event at the Solent Hotel today. Both Lee and I found it enormously productive and made some great contacts. It was particularly well run, a really flawless event - well done to you all!” Claire Hatherall Commercial Controller - The Coast

“Excellent venue, well organised, good food and got some business done. Thank you.” Matt Robbins - Viva Law

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A powerful voice for your business

As one of the largest regional business networks in the UK, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is also the independent voice of the local business community across the county, representing its views to local, regional and national government on issues of interest or concern.

knowledge of specialist topics provided by Chamber members serving on our committees are of great help in formulating the Chamber’s Business Voice which is published monthly in both our magazines and is regularly updated on the Representation section of our website.

It is said that a business does not have a vote, but Hampshire businesses can join their active local Chamber of Commerce. We are working for you formally and informally throughout Hampshire by listening to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, understanding your concerns and aspirations and then pushing them forward on to the agendas of local, regional and national decision makers to effect positive change. This work is enhanced by the Chamber’s high profile, influence and its partnership working with those who drive change. An excellent example of this is our engagement with businesses to support two new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in Hampshire, the business led partnerships assigned by government with the task of promoting economic growth in the private sector, namely the Enterprise M3 LEP in the north and the Solent LEP in the south.

One of the key roles of the Chamber is to promote and support development, which it believes is in the interests of its members and the wider business community. Emerging developments are brought to the attention of the local business leaders and professionals on our Chamber committees and a view is sought on whether the Chamber considers that the impact would be a positive one.

As a business representative organisation our members’ views are central to the Chamber’s direction on the many local, regional and national planning and government policy initiatives on which we are asked to comment. The expertise and wide

If you have an interest in being more involved in our policy and representation work we run a range of both topic and geographically focused committees. Details of these and how to join them can be requested from: North Hampshire Office: ian.welland@hampshirechamber.co.uk Portsmouth Office: traci.baker@hampshirechamber.co.uk Southampton Office: kristine.salomon-olsen@hampshirechamber.co.uk

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Taking local business global

British business has always looked overseas for opportunities and foreign trade is vital to the UK economy. In terms of investment, the UK is second only to the USA as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest investor in overseas markets.

International Trade. We also provide services to help with the documentation requirement under Letters of Credit.

The Chamber has many close working relationships with overseas Chambers and other trade agencies, and works in partnership with Business Link and UK Trade and Investment (the Government organisation which supports UK companies trading internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK)

n ATA Carnets n Business Mapping Service n Trade Opportunities n Market Information Service n Guidance on Government Initiatives n Export and Import Training Courses n Promotion of Trade Missions and Partenariats n Publications and Forms

We facilitate business to business contacts through overseas delegations, networking events, access to International Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information and outward missions promoting our memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products and services overseas and developing trading opportunities. We provide support and advice to business in all areas of International Trade development and exporting. We also provide expert advice on markets around the world, giving our members the opportunity to acquire time sensitive and affordable information tailored to individual needs, including upto-date country advice, import and export information together with advice on the movement of goods, methods of payment and documentation. We are authorised by HM Government and nationally accredited to certify Certificates of Origin (European Community and Arab) EUR1 and A.TR certificates, invoices and other documents as required in

Chamber International Trade services also include:

The Chamber offers electronic document processing systems, e-Cert and TradeCert. These enable exporters to apply online for their certificates, have them fully approved and stamped by the Chamber and then allow them to print out on previously purchased certificates at their own office. On-site training is offered to our member businesses. For further details contact your local office. For more information on our International Trade services, please contact your local office: Basingstoke Area Office Wendy Brown 01256 352275 Portsmouth Area Office Max Breeze 023 9244 9449 Southampton Area Office Jacqueline Russell 023 8022 3541

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Information & Advice The Business Information department provides effective and value for money solutions for your business enquiries.

If you have a specific enquiry or would like more information on how the Information Service can be of benefit to your company, please contact

Working with a number of experts in information provision, the Chamber provides local businesses with advice, information and support.

Southampton Area Office: Lisa Hall Tel: 023 8020 6158

Services provided:

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Maximise potential through your people People are the heart of business. It is enabling these people to develop, that creates competitive advantage. Responsive to changing training needs, we have been providing creative and flexible solutions for many years. From personal and managerial development through to sales and marketing, business specialisms and HR Consultancy, our training is delivered whilst maintaining the level of quality and service for which

we are renowned. Our highly regarded International Trade training courses combine both the knowledge and skills required to develop your understanding of the relevant importing and exporting requirements for both Europe and the rest of the world. From in-company training delivery and support and the development of bespoke programmes, to training needs analysis and HR Consultancy, we can offer a complete solution for your training & development needs.

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Chamber Products and Services New websites offer free expert advice to local businesses who have ‘been there and done it’” Jill adds. “It deals with challenges faced by businesses throughout our region every day of the week and shows how they can be met”.

Starting and running a business can be challenging, especially when economic conditions are tough. One of the key obstacles business owners face is not knowing how best to manage key tasks, and this can hamper small firms’ success.

“As well as case studies, expert question-and-answer pieces, how-to videos, free templates and online tools, there’s a weekly round up of local and national business news and events and a forum upon which businesses can network and appeal directly for specific advice on issues they face.”

To save local firms time and money and to help bolster our support to businesses throughout the county, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with market-leading SME specialist BHP Information Solutions, has launched three new websites.

Hampshire Chamber members will also receive a free, monthly, email newsletter and save money thanks to a range of discounted offers. “Together, we believe the Donut sites potentially provide a huge resource of free support that can help local businesses succeed,” Jill concludes.

“More than ever, new and existing businesses in Hampshire need support and the new sites can save them time and money. The information is free and it is available as and when business owners and managers need it,” explains Jill McDonagh, Membership Services Manager of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

For further information visit the Hampshire Chamber website or bookmark the following website URLs: http://www.itdonut.co.uk/s/HAM036, http://www. marketingdonut.co.uk/s/HAM036 or http://www. startupdonut.co.uk/s/HAM036.

Underpinned by the knowledge of hundreds of leading experts from throughout the UK and backed by heavyweight sponsors such as Google, Microsoft, Sage, Royal Mail and others (“which means no annoying pop-up adverts, thankfully”), the IT Donut, Marketing Donut and Start Up Donut websites provide practical, step-by-step advice about a vast range of key business-management tasks. “The information is ‘real-world’ and gives, particularly to small businesses, the chance to learn from others

Mailshots & E-shots Promote your business by using the Chamber mailing and e-shot service. An ideal way to reach key decision makers across Hampshire

Our monthly mailings can take up to 8 member inserts. You can choose to mail either 1, 2 or 3 areas (Southampton/Portsmouth/North Hampshire)

E-shots can be included in our monthly member to member bulletin for £99 +VAT. Contact your local office for dates

Costs are £150 + VAT for 1 area, £285 + VAT for 2 areas and £400 + VAT for all 3 areas. Again contact your local office for mailing dates and to book. Inserts need to be delivered to our Southampton office.

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Chamber Legal Advice Line an in house legal and HR department at the end of a telephone, whenever they need it.

When legal problems arise, FirstAssist’s qualified and experienced team is simply a phone call away, to provide clear and concise advice and information on many legal matters, open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Legal Advice Line - 0800 107 6585. Members should call the Chamber to obtain the updated verifier code to access this service.

This service is particularly valuable to SMEs, enabling them to have immediate access to the equivalent of

Chamber Business Care Dealing with the many legalities of running a business can be time consuming, expensive and stressful. Business Care gives access to a range of professional services which can save you time and money as well as helping to give you peace of mind. Key Features include:

n Free Legal Document Review n Monthly Email Updates

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n Comprehensive online law guide n Market – leading 24 hour business helpline n nteractive Legal Document Creation

Chamber Communications Keeping in touch with existing and potential customers is vital to your business. That’s why Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Peach Telecom, one of the south’s leading independent business communications providers, as its partner. Working together as Chamber Communications, Peach and Hampshire Chamber are able to supply members with heavily discounted rates for the following:

In addition, all Chamber members are eligible for a free consultation to find out how their communications can be improved. As part of the free service, an expert from Chamber Communications will visit your business and listen to your needs, before working with you to provide a bespoke solution to your communication needs. For further details please contact: Alex Viola, T: 0845 688 8001, please e-mail a.viola@peachtelecom.co.uk Website: www.peachtelecom.co.uk, To request a call back (please inform us in the message option if you are a Chamber Member): http://www.peachtelecom.co.uk/ contact-us/

n Fixed phone lines and calls n Broadband and data solutions n Mobile phone services n Telephone systems and maintenance/support

This means that even the smallest of businesses within the Chamber can benefit from the same great rates as larger companies with bigger buying power.

Gas/Electric/Water Audits Managing overheads has never been so important. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Auditel as their Utilities cost management partner. Using their expert knowledge of Energy and Water, Auditel will offer a risk free contingency-based “NoSavings-No-Fee” arrangement with a free assessment to see what savings are possible.

www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/products_and_services For your free review, please contact John Merker via your local Chamber office or directly on 01252 888200 and HCC@auditel.co.uk

For further details on this service please visit

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Chamber Products and Services Ordnance Survey Mapping Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Stanfords, the map experts, to offer site located maps, for any location in the United Kingdom. Individually tailored to your exact requirements and using the most up to date information from Ordnance Survey’s database, we can produce maps to meet a variety of needs, such as planning applications and building projects.

No licence fee is required – you simply pay for the product. We offer rapid same-day service and the products can either be sent to you by e-mail or post. To order simply email wendy.brown@ hampshirechamber.co.uk

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Westfield Health Managing risk and the issues of employee productivity and welfare all have to be dealt with. Available to Chamber members, this Healthcare Plan is an excellent risk management tool as well as an extremely valuable employee benefit. All pre-existing conditions are covered, no medical is required and employees can enjoy immediate cover - no waiting periods apply.

Please contact Jill McDonagh on 01256 352275 or via e-mail: jill.mcdonagh@hampshirechamber.co.uk Website: www.westfieldhealth.com/foresight

Premiums start from just £1 per employee per week and benefits include Dental, Optical, Therapies, Consultation and Scans.

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Regus Gold Card We understand that working from the road can mean your car becomes your office. Wouldn’t it be great if there was somewhere you could stop, have a coffee and catch up on your emails in a professional environment rather than the nearest coffee shop?

With over a 150 UK Regus business lounges and 1,100 worldwide, a professional working environment is never far away and with a businessworld gold card you can take advantage of complimentary internet access and refreshments while you’re visiting.

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And gold membership doesn’t end in the business lounge; you will also receive a 10% discount on meeting rooms, video conferencing and day offices. So whether you simply need somewhere professional to touch down and work, or a meeting room or office for the day, Regus offers a dedicated solution designed to support the way you want to work.

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Chamber Passport If you wish to offer a discount to a Chamber Member and/or their employees on a standard product, you can do this via our Chamber Passport scheme.

Contact the Chamber for further information.

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The chartered professional body that is dedicated to management and leadership.

Going beyond technical skills and qualifications, these will give you the tools to succeed and gain confidence.

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Management development empowers individuals and companies with the skills and confidence to meet business and personal challenges.

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Southampton Low Carbon Group The Southampton Low Carbon Group is a group of companies connected with or interested in the Low Carbon Agenda who have all agreed to work together to mobilise business support for new Low Carbon programmes and projects, help the City develop Low Carbon planning policies and promote green transport schemes.

n Decentralised Energy and District Heating n Marine energy; in particular tide energy, wave and

Make Southampton the UK centre of excellence in and for low carbon activities, including research and development in:

n A world class energy research centre

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For more information please e-mail Lisa Hall lisa.hall@hampshirechamber.co.uk

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Hampshire Asian Network (HAN)

The Hampshire Asian Network, assists Asian businesses from Basingstoke to Southampton, Andover to Portsmouth and beyond. Hampshire Asian Network (HAN) is a newly-formed business network which is an integral part of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. HAN interprets ‘Asian’ in its broadest cultural sense and welcomes businesses from all sectors, size and communities to become an active part of the network. The aims of HAN are: n To provide opportunities for the Hampshire Asian

business community to work together, forge alliances within the wider business community, and engage with stakeholders and organisations

n To develop a closer working relationship with

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce members

n To maximise access to existing support services

available through Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and other local and regional agencies

n To provide business networking events that enable

members to make new business connections across the county and further afield

n To encourage membership of Asian businesses to

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

“This new network is a positive step forward in bringing together the Asian business community. This is an exciting time for Asian businesses in Hampshire and their connection with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will open new avenues not just across the region and UK, but also across the globe. The Chamber already has strong links with China and these are shortly to be joined with links to major business centres in India and across the whole region from the Middle East to Japan.” Amarjit Singh, Chairman of HAN says, If you want to get involved with this group please contact Lisa Hall on 023 8020 6158, fax 023 8022 7426 or e-mail lisa.hall@hampshirechamber. co.uk to find out more information or to register your interest.

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Apprenticeships Make things happen with Eastleigh College Have you considered employing an apprentice in your business? It could be the ideal solution in today’s uncertain climate. Make your business more effective, productive and competitive by addressing your skills gap directly.

What’s it all about?

Training

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed by business people with the needs of particular industry sectors in mind. They lead to industry recognised qualiﬁcations. Apprenticeships are for people aged from 16 and there is no upper age limit.

A typical programme lasts between 12 and 24 months. Most of the training is ‘on-the-job’. The rest will involve the apprentice attending Eastleigh College for ‘off-the-job’ training one day per week, or block release during term-time.

The beneﬁts

• We can manage all of the administration involved in sourcing and training your apprentice • We offer outstanding teaching and learning in a supportive environment • We have many talented and enthusiastic young people, some of whom are part-qualiﬁed, who are looking for an opportunity to work in a range of industries

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Hiring an apprentice is an investment which will bring immense beneﬁts to your business. Companies that invest in training are more likely to survive the economic downturn than those that do not. Apprentices prove to be enthusiastic and loyal employees and the statistics reinforce this message:

Several Apprenticeship frameworks are available for delivery entirely in the workplace, meaning College attendance is not required. Our team of assessors work across the region to provide training and support in the workplace.

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Eastleigh College (ECTA) Chestnut Avenue Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5FS Tel: 023 8091 1226 ecta@eastleigh.ac.uk Please quote ref. CCBD

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Eastleigh College...

Training to meet your business needs

Are you looking for training tailored to the speciﬁc needs of your business or higher level skilled qualiﬁcations? Eastleigh College is the proud holder of the Training Quality Standard (TQS) kitemark recognising our excellence in working with businesses. The award acknowledges the College as one of the leading training providers in the country. Supporting and meeting the training and development needs of employers sits at the heart of the College’s mission.

We have a team of industry trained advisors covering a wide array of specialist ﬁelds. This enables us to provide expert advice to employers, shaping and delivering training solutions to meet individual employers’ requirements.

Workplace Learning - Upskill your staff at little or no extra cost Around 1.3 million people go to work each day without the sufﬁcient skills they need to do their job proﬁciently. The Government aims to make the UK workforce better skilled and more competitive. It works closely with training providers such as Eastleigh College to devise and fund quality vocational education and training.

We currently manage the largest contract in the South East on behalf of the SFA, and through this we are able to offer heavily subsidised, often fully funded, training and assessment in the following key areas: • Accountancy & Bookkeeping • Automotive Studies • Business Administration • Business Management • Care & Childcare • Construction • Driving, Logistics & Distribution • Engineering • Gas, Plumbing & Heating • Information Technology • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning • Retail & Customer Services • Support Services • Team Leading … and a wide selection of other industry areas Remember, most of the solutions we offer can be undertaken through workplace learning and assessment, meaning that we come to you!

Contact us on 023 8091 1195 or email btraining@eastleigh.ac.uk and we will be happy to discuss your speciﬁc needs and potential funding options. Please quote ref. CCBD

Engage Recruitment is a free service from Eastleigh College, giving you access to our pool of highly trained and motivated learners who are looking for a career with you! This FREE service will: • Save you money on advertising vacancies • Include screening of applications • Streamline your recruitment process • Identify work-ready candidates from our CV database of current students, of all ages, whom best suit your vacancy • Use our skilled Employment Advisors to ﬁll specialist vacancies • Include full information, advice and guidance throughout the process, and continued support from your dedicated Employment Advisor to ensure that you are satisﬁed with your new recruit For more information, please contact one of our advisors on 023 8091 1246 or email engage@eastleigh.ac.uk

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The Company

alco is the UK's largest independent multi-metals stockholder. Customers from every sector of UK manufacturing and engineering industry, whether small local businesses or large multinational corporations, beneﬁt from a cost-effective single source for all their metals requirements:

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An inventory that includes aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and nickel alloys in all semi-ﬁnished forms Comprehensive processing services providing items cut and/or ﬁnished to customer requirements Eighteen locations bringing local service to every corner of the UK Ongoing investment in technology and logistics to ensure on-time delivery

No order is too large or too small and Aalco offers a responsive and competitive service for supplying anything from single item orders to major JIT contracts, tailoring this service to the individual needs. Whatever your requirement, in whatever quantity, your local Aalco service centre is ready and willing to satisfy your needs.

Quality Aalco takes great care when selecting manufacturing sources for its products and every mill we use is measured against a series of predetermined quality control requirements. All products supplied by Aalco conform to the relevant BS or international standards, certiﬁcation can be supplied on request. Aalco service centres operate a quality manual designed to ISO9002:2008 requirements. Many vendor approvals and bespoke quality control systems are operated through individual Aalco service centres.

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The Company Road Transport Products The range includes: � Rolled Products sheet & patterned sheet, plate & treadplate, shate � Standard Extrusions angle, channel, tee, tube & box section, flat/square/round bar � Special Sections bearers/runners, floor planks, side raves & guards, corner pillars, cant rails, top hats, zeds, mouldings, kick strips � Dropside Sections & Systems � Slip-resistant flooring Phenolic mesh-faced Birch wood plywood � Cappings – ABS & Aluminium/ABS � Patterned aluminium flooring sheet � GRP Panels Aluminium Extrusions As well as holding the UK's widest range of standard sections, Aalco has developed a particular expertise in the sourcing, stocking and processing of bespoke extrusions, bringing customers the benefit of Aalco’s unrivalled purchasing power and sourcing expertise. The standard stock range covers round, flat & square bars in a choice of machinable alloys; tube, scaffold tube & box section; angle, tee & channel; a complete package of Road Transport sections. The range of Road Transport sections includes bearers, runners, side raves, side guards, corner pillars, cant rails, top hats, drop-sides, zeds, mouldings, cappings and kick strips as well as a range of flooring options. Processing Services Processed material can save customers both time and money. Understanding this, Aalco has made a major investment in a wide range of modern processing equipment, particularly for cutting and finishing, at both its local and central service centres. In addition, Aalco regularly arranges a wide array of processing services for customers on a sub-contract basis. Logistics & Systems Like all world-class distribution businesses, Aalco operates a hub and satellite system. The satellites are 18 local service centres providing unrivalled service to customers in their local area. The hub is The Metal Centre – a 270,000 square foot (25,000m2) facility located in the West Midlands, bringing together 6,000 tonnes of stock and 130 employees. This state-of-the-art facility has a capacity to handle over 150,000 tonnes per year thanks to the largest automated handling system in Europe – this comprises a 5,500 cassette Kasto system in two 14 metre high units and one 8 metre high unit. Linking The Metal Centre to the service centresis a 25-vehicle carrier fleet that travels overnight to ensure that an item in stock anywhere across the country can be delivered to any Aalco customer the next day, using the local truck fleet of well over 100 vehicles.

Energy, Offshore & Process Industries Aalco has Services to meet the specialist project requirements of the energy, offshore and process industries. Aalco’s huge UK stock as well as access to the Amari stock held by Aalco’s associated companies in Europe, provides the process industries with an outstanding service for all project requirements. Customers range from nuclear fuel reprocessing facilities to onshore/ offshore oil, gas and petrochemical plants where Aalco has ongoing exclusive supply contracts. Export The wide Aalco stock range is of great interest to customers throughout the world seeking ready availability of semi-ﬁnished metal alloys. Because export customers have specialist requirements in areas such as packaging and documentation, all exports from Aalco are handled by a dedicated team located at our Southampton service centre, which sources a full range of materials and: � Provides the specialist knowledge and procedures required to service export markets together with the appropriate quality approvals � Arranges special testing, inspection, documentation and releases as required � Is ideally located to provide international deliveries to customers world-wide. Southampton is one of the UK’s premier ports, with efﬁcient and economic shipping routes for destinations across Europe and throughout the world. Equally, air-freight can be readily arranged for more urgent cargos.

Keeping the whole system operating at maximum efficiency are highly sophisticated Information Systems, designed in-house and undergoing constant development to support the evolution of the Aalco business and maximise customer service. Product Information Aalco provides a wealth of product information to ensure that its customers are fully informed, not just about the choice of materials and sizes available but also on a range of technical topics including product selection, specifications, properties, fabrication & joining, finishing, installation and maintenance.

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Safe and Assured: Solutions for Everyone Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

Emergency Lighting

With the Disability Discrimination Act in force it is essential that all relevant businesses ensure they are complying with the regulations. The required ‘reasonable adjustments’ to service providers’ premises (affecting companies offering goods, facilities or services) include the provision of auxiliary aids to help a person with hearing difficulties, and other means to supply the needs of people with disabilities. Here are some of the systems you can use to fulfill your obligations:

Emergency Lighting is designed to come on when the power goes down in a building. These lights are essential to the safety of people during a power outage, when normal lighting fails. Emergency lighting must comply with the Code of Practice for the emergency lighting of premises: this outlines where lights should be positioned, minimum height and glare levels. Technical Alarm Systems will be happy to advise you on what is required, offering the best advice and guidance. Below are the types of Emergency Lighting available:

Loop Induction

Self Contained

An induction loop system helps people with hearing difficulties, who use a hearing aid or loop listener.

Assisted Toilet Alarms

These allow a person to call for assistance when required. There are two types of alarm:

Wired

Wired systems are designed to provide a reliable and easy to use method of calling for assistance.

Radio

This system is easy to install, with no wiring required. A pull cord unit and a remote indicator are both operated by standalone battery units.

Refuge Alarm A communication system designed especially for use within a building with Refuge Areas.

Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems are one of our highest selling products. We offer a fully comprehensive range of systems, so we will easily be able to meet even the most demanding requirements. Fire alarm systems are a strongly recommended commodity, we believe no premises should be without the safety a fire alarm offers. Listed below are the different types of alarm systems available. Please feel free to discuss your needs with one of our trained specialist advisers.

A light or sign providing emergency lighting

Automatic Self Testing of Self Contained Emergency Lighting

TAS Self Test enables owners of premises to comply with testing regulations in a simple and cost effective manner.

Central Battery Systems

A system in which the batteries and charger are housed in one location

Static Inverter

A static inverter runs conventional mains fittings.

Nurse Call Systems Nurse call systems are an essential part of life in nursing and residential homes. Residents are able to call staff quickly and efficiently and are assured that assistance is just a button-press away. There are several types of call systems that can be used:

Conventional A standard Nurse Call allows residents to call staff through hardwired call buttons with pull cords

Radio

We have recently launched our 1200 Series Radio Nurse Call System. A wireless system offers all the functions of a conventional wired system,

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This type of Nurse Call is tailored to suit your facilities’ specific requirements.

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Access and CCTV (including Door monitoring)

A more traditional alarm system, able to detect fire or the effects of fire.

Allows carers to be aware of each resident or patient’s whereabouts

Analogue Addressable

Panic Alarm

This type of alarm is extremely useful in larger premises as each unit can give its exact location

Radio

Radio fire alarm systems are simple to install and very little disruption of the premises during installation.

Aspirated System

A type of smoke detector which gives a very quick response.

Voice Alarm

various systems are available depending on requirements. Call logging and data paging facilitiesare also available. Technical Alarm Systems Ltd, Unit 2, Muira Industrial Estate, William Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5QH. contact@technicalalarmsystems.co.uk www.technicalalarmsystems.co.uk Fax: 0845 389 1716 Tel: 0845 389 9449

An Emergency Voice Alarm Communication system is required in large facilities where general undirected evacuation is considered impracticable.

Voice Alarm/Public Address

Uses microphones, amplifiers and speakers to deliver instructions or announcements to large groups of people.

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The business of ageing well wide range of skills and experience, including business management, human resource management, project management, training, consultancy, employment law, customer service, pre-retirement and redundancy planning, counselling, mentoring, health care and social work. Age Concern Southampton is proud to be at the heart of our City. We are committed to working in partnership with local businesses, support agencies and service providers to ensure that Southampton is a city that supports and cares for its senior citizens, where they are valued and respected and where they can look forward to life in their later years. For more information contact Anne Carty, Chief Officer on 023 80 368 636 or email anne@ageconcernsouthampton.org.uk; call into our offices at 1 Saxon Gate, Back of the Walls, Southampton SO14 3HA; or visit our website www.ageconcernsouthampton.org.uk All donations, legacies, grants and funds we receive are used to deliver services and support that will benefit Southamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior citizens. If you would like to help us to continue our work, please make donations payable to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age Concern Southamptonâ&#x20AC;?. Thank you. Images courtesy of www.incadesign.co.uk. Registered Charity No. 1122954 Age Concern Southampton has been serving older people living in Southampton for over 50 years. We are a well-respected and trusted independent charity, specialising in the business of ageing well. We offer a range of services and support that that can benefit you, your employees, their families and your business. As a small charity, we have experienced the full force of government spending cuts and, as a consequence face an even greater need to operate cost-efficiently without compromising on the quality of our service delivery. So we fully understand the economic challenges that many businesses are now facing. Add to that the ageing demographics that will affect every aspect of our society, the changes in employment law and the implications on managing an older workforce. So the need for the charity and business sectors to work together has never been greater. Like us, as an employer, you will know how important it is to the future of your business,

to ensure your staff are well motivated and productive, and that they stay fit and healthy, particularly those who may be approaching, or who are already past their half century! We know first-hand how valuable an older workforce can be to running a successful business. Not only do they bring a wealth of experience, skills and knowledge, they are also reliable, trustworthy, loyal, self-motivated and dedicated. In return, we need to recognise and support their individual needs, for example caring for elderly parents or grandchildren, or dealing with any health issues they or their families may have. This can be achieved by introducing more flexible working practices, providing the right information and advice, offering opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing, or helping them to better prepare for their future years, either in work or in retirement. This is where our expertise and services can help you and your business meet its corporate objectives. Within our own team, we have a

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South Downs College offers a range of apprenticeships which could give you and your staff the skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of your business.

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To ﬁnd out more about how we can meet your training needs, please contact our Business Training Unit on 023 9279 4661 or email business@southdowns.ac.uk

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Wells Place Centre Ltd Conference Facilities Meeting & Counselling Rooms Conference Catering Equipment & Facilities Coffee Shop on-site Easy Access Wells Place Centre is one of Eastleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top meeting and conference venues. Centrally located, within easy walking distance of bus and train stations, public car parks and easy access from M3 & M27 as well as Southampton Airport. The Centre has nine rooms of various sizes spread over three floors with full disabled access to all rooms. Full Catering facilities are available in your meeting room or you can use our on-site coffee shop. Wi-Fi and Flip Charts are available in all rooms at no extra charge. PC Projectors, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with DVD/Video players can be hired for small additional charge. Part of Eastleigh Baptist Church

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Develops Mental Strength â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new training. For too many the relentless demands andpace of changing in organisations cause a range of problems, from a strain on relationships in teams, to exhaustion, lack of focus and poor performance. The indispensible need to manage our emotions, and remain positive, and think clearly under pressure are learnable skills. Peter Taylor, Director and Trainer of Brilliance Training has designed an innovative and creative programme to enable people to manage their energy physically, mentally and emotionally with practical and transferable skills. Give your staff the opportunity to reclaim their natural confidence to tackle problems with positive attitude and energy. Available as a bespoke training, speak to Peter directly on 07711 820800 The course includes a method for bringing emotions under control, a specific focus exercise, a strategy for problem solving beyond positive thinking, and above all an understanding of how to manage our energy. Highly practical with delegates leaving with an action plan to implement

T: 02380 337 282 F: 02380 335 784 E: info@edwardslyonsandco.co.uk 29 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, SO15 2EWA www.edwardslyonsandco.co.uk

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Hilton Portsmouth Located within easy reach of all the amazing shopping, leisure and historic attractions of Portsmouth this hotel as part of the Hilton hotel group offers all the facilities you would expect from this internationally renowned chain. Why not maintain your fitness with a work out in our state of the art Hilton Fitness Precor Gym and Tennis Courts or book a beauty treatment with our onsite Beautician for a little rest and relaxation. With 119 bedrooms, 9 meeting rooms and large function suite the Hilton Portsmouth is the ideal location for small meetings to large Gala dinners and our friendly and experienced team are here to assist you every step of the way.

Address: Eastern Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1UN Telephone: 023 9221 9111 Email: reservations.portsmouth@hilton.com Website: www.hilton.co.uk Price prpn: From ÂŁ79 Bedrooms: 119 (48 x Double, 36 x Twin, 17 x Family, 10 x Suites) En suite: All Facilities:

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Azura Trusts and Tax Limited Protect your estate and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose out tomorrow, by using our advanced estate planning solutions to help safeguard your future. Ensure l Your Will is correctly formulated with the minimum exposure to Inheritance Tax Understand Receive a full report on your current assets and advice on the best way to arrange your affairs

Protect your wealth and reduce your company tax exposure, with our clever tax and trust strategies. Enable l Minimisation of corporate tax l Reduction of PAYE / Payroll taxes l Elimination of personal higher rate taxes l Paying of dividends without incurring tax

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the langstone - portsmouth

the hotel on the island

The Langstone Hotel is favourably situated on the northern shore of Hayling Island, overlooking Langstone Estuary and just 2 miles from the centre of Havant. This idyllic location makes the hotel an ideal retreat for the business traveller. Our facilities include:

12 conference roomsfor forup uptoto200 200delegates delegates Conference rooms

All inclusive inclusivedelegate delegate packages including equipment All packages including AV AV equipment

2 AA Rosette Rosette restaurant restaurant

Corporate rates available for our bedrooms Corporateaccommodation accommodation rates available for our bedrooms

Extensive leisureclub club Extensive leisure

Freehigh highspeed speedinternet internet access free parking Free access && free carcar parking

The Langstone Hotel, Northney Road, Hayling Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO11 0NQ www.langstonehotel.co.uk events@langstonehotel.co.uk

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Put your organisation in the spotlight For a unique theatrical atmosphere and modern facilities City centre location (Close to the Southampton Central Rail Station)

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THE CRM SpECiAliSTS

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management of the design, development and implementation, to ongoing account management, if required. If you value the relationships that you have with your customers, please contact us today for a detailed, confidential but withoutobligation discussion of your CRM challenges and needs.

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Ashley Cleaning Systems Ltd Commercial window cleaning specialists in the South

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Avington Park near Winchester

Magnificent venue for corporate and private events only exclusive use offered

Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1DB 01962 779260 enquiries@avingtonpark.co.uk

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The Four Star Apollo Hotel boasts superb quality accommodation totalling 125 bedrooms along with a purpose built Conference Centre and Health & Beauty Spa. The fully air conditioned conference facility contains 15 meeting rooms, a Business Centre and a room designated to video conferencing. The Health & Beauty Spa incorporates an indoor pool and spa pool with waterfall feature, a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, plus treatment rooms and a fully equipped Gym. The Hotel has two restaurants, Vespers which is the ultimate in fine dining and the Brasserie which is an informal and relaxing

alternative offering breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner. The Apollo Hotel also provides a truly beautiful and elegant backdrop perfect for Wedding celebrations. Ideally situated on the Basingstoke ring road with free parking for 200 cars makes this hotel a must for the business and leisure client alike. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere coupled with our professional personal service will ensure that your stay at the Apollo Hotel exceeds your expectations.

The Venue Basingstoke Rugby Club is the ideal venue for your business event or for a private party hire. So, if you are looking to hire a hall in Basingstoke for birthday party or special occasion, or are looking for a different type of business venue for your next corporate event, why not get in touch now? Or visit the website www.basingstokerfc.com Great Location Basingstoke Rugby Club is situated on the outskirts of the town approximately three miles from the Basingstoke Town Centre and approximately one mile from junction 7 of the M3 motorway. The club is perfect for venue hire in Basingstoke, benefiting from a private car park with parking for up to 60 cars and a versatile building that make it a venue to suit all occasions. It also has disabled access and toilet facilities. As well as three very different rooms available for hire, the Club can also arrange for the booking of outdoor events such as cricket, football or rounders for Corporate Team Building Events on the Down Grange sports complex. Changing room and shower facilities are also available for hire with outdoor events. Fully Licensed The Basingstoke Rugby Club is fully licensed, making it an ideal venue for your private party. Catering The experienced in-house catering team can cater for events of all types and sizes including breakfasts, buffets, BBQs and Formal Dinners. Our team will be pleased to discuss your catering requirements with you so that we can meet all your needs. Call us on 01256 323308

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Old Alresford Place Conference & Training Centre is a unique venue situated in the peace and quiet of the Hampshire countryside, in the attractive village of Old Alresford. Surrounded by five acres of picturesque grounds our historic and unique venue is just 10 minutes drive from Junction 10 of the M3. In a relaxed and welcoming environment our well-trained staff will do their utmost to help you to delight your guests. Our facilities include: • Free on-site parking

• Refreshments for meetings

• A range of attractive and versatile function spaces

• A range of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus

• A dedicated dining room

• Bespoke catering service for special occasions

• A competitive residential package of 15 en suite bedrooms • Presentation and projection equipment

• Our standard day delegate packages start from only £20 per person.

Full details of our facilities and prices are available on our website:

www.oldalresfordplace.co.uk or for more information please contact us on 01962 732518 or by emailing enquiries@oldalresfordplace.co.uk

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Transport and Distribution EN ROUTE provides a large variety of vehicles and we have just added a 7.5 tonne lorry to the fleet. So our fleet now extends from Motorbike through to 7.5t Lorry, enabling us to supply the right vehicle no matter how large or small the consignment. We operate an extensive range of overnight services for deliveries that do not require the urgency of same day but still require the reliability.

l We are Mutidrop specialists, which is our main line of work l Newspaper Distribution – delivery of wholesale newspapers and Magazines to newsagents l Same day courier work UK wide, and European l We also have a small 2,500 square ft secure warehouse for storage – pick and pack Operations l We have also just purchased our first Light recovery Van, to branch out into the breakdown / recovery and car transportation market l We have contracts with TNT, City Link, Acclaim Parcels, Interlink express etc

Call us now for a competitive rate combined with a truly professional service

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HOW EFFECTIVE ARE YOUR PEOPLE? 45% of staff in a recent survey said they would feel more motivated if their organisation invested in their skills. Focal Point Training offers bespoke training and development for organisations across Hampshire and the South.

LET US HELP YOU MOTIVATE YOUR PEOPLE! We are a conservation charity and award winning visitor centre that has for many years worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and the research of birds of prey.

We design, deliver and evaluate training and coaching programmes in a range of areas, including… Management and leadership development Personal development such as Assertiveness skills, Time management and Influencing skills Customer care Team building l l l

We have a bird of prey hospital that treats approximately 200 birds of prey each year; hides to view wild birds in our wildflower meadow; a twice daily Heron and Red Kite feed; and a Vulture Restaurant and keeper's talk. The Trust is also home to the only public Great Bustard aviary in the United Kingdom, where you can take a rare opportunity to see the world's heaviest flying bird up close! Every visitor can hold a British bird of prey and there are extra activities during weekends and school holidays for our younger visitors; including tractor rides, runner duck racing, Raptor Passport Trail, and ferret racing.

We place a huge emphasis on working with you before and after the training, to ensure that the learning actually gets used and makes a difference to your organisation. Our training will also provide your people with CPD points towards approved professional development. To find out more about how we can help you and your people achieve their potential contact us at…

Allow at least half a day for your visit as there is so much to see and do! The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Visitor Centre, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY, UK

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FOCAL POINT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LTD 87 Hursley Rd, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 2FS

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Manpower will work closely with you to meet the demands for productivity, innovation and most of all, talent. Uncovering opportunities you may never have seen. Public Sector

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Conference, Banqueting & Event We have a tradition of making occasions truly special. Whether it’s an important business or society meeting, a wedding or a reunion dinner, we have comfortablyfurnished air-conditioned surroundings and space. Trafalgar Ballroom is one of the finest in Portsmouth, with three bars, a theatre stage and full banqueting facilities for up to 400 people Nelson Lounge accommodates business groups and smaller banquets of up to 100 people Private event rooms for that smaller executive meeting or dining Social gatherings in our double skittles alley with ajoining games bar

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The company was established by Andy Gillham as a provider of a Corporate Grade HR Service to smaller Enterprise organisations who can neither justify nor afford a permanent HR function. HR on-demand.

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Meon Valley, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club is nestled in 225 acres of Hampshire’s finest countryside. With close proximity to Southampton and Winchester; and London being just over an hour away Meon Valley is the perfect venue for business and leisure pursuits. For more information please contact our dedicated sales team on 01329 833 455 or visit MarriottMeonValley.co.uk

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The company calls upon a range of expert service providers and consultants to deliver a bespoke service to meet the client requirement not only to ensure compliance with extensive legal and procedural requirements but also to position the organisation compellingly in the market without incurring the traditional overhead of an expensive staff function. Contact: Merlion HR Ltd 13 Park Avenue, Old Basing Basingstoke, RG24 7HJ T: 01256 323779 / 07775 844742 E: andy.gillham@merlionhr.com For further information check out: www.merlionhr.com

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Wessex Cancer Trust The Wessex Cancer Trust was established in 1981 to provide relief for those suffering from cancer and their carers, to promote research into the disease and to advance education into its causes, prevention and treatment. This year is a very special one as the Trust celebrates its 30th Birthday and in that time Wessex Cancer Trust has raised over £20 million. The money raised has helped so many worthwhile projects and, in effect, touched so many people living with cancer locally. The Wessex region covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Wessex Cancer Trust promotes awareness and publishes a series of leaflets covering early warning signs, treatment and advice for patients. The Trust also provides counselling and complementary therapy services. Each year many individuals receive financial grants to alleviate hardship resulting from the impact of cancer on patients and their families. In addition, the Trust has funded major projects including the Piam Brown Children’s Oncology Ward at the Southampton General Hospital, ground breaking research at the University of Southampton and the provision of mobile breast screening units. Improving care for adults and children living with cancer is the biggest item of expenditure for the Trust.

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This challenge adds to the many other projects in care, education and research which the Wessex Cancer Trust are continually working on in order to promote relief and support for cancer sufferers across the Wessex region.

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