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By Ross McNally, Executive Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

e are moving towards Stage 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown where the government hopes to be in a position to remove all legal limits on social contact. The end of social restrictions should enable businesses to offer a full range of services that have been impossible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic until this point. In particular sectors such as hospitality and entertainment that have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 and the following restrictions can now take a sigh of relief. Hampshire Chamber is excited to bring back face-to-face events after more than 12 months hosting virtual events. Our first Meet the Chamber at Oakley Hall on 12th July allows businesses to network, exhibit and socialise. We are also launching the first annual Portsmouth Business Week on 5th July and will be joined Shevaun Haviland, the new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce. It is important to celebrate and support the businesses in Hampshire, and Portsmouth Business Week is one of the ways we plan to do this. Read more on page 24-25.

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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Lakbir Singh as ‘Ambassador for South Asian Business Community Engagement’ Lakbir is currently Head of Group Operations at Planet Education & Head of Special Projects for the India Business Group. He has over 20 years’ experience of working across multiple industry sectors and with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds; he is an established Operations/ Management Leader working as part of a senior management team, accountable for ensuring excellent outcomes in business performance metrics in an international and domestic context. He works with a range of organisations here in the UK and India, providing expertise and intelligence to help link the education and sports sectors with businesses and BAME communities. He is passionate about supporting our local business communities, promoting cross community cohesion, facilitating new collaborations and partnerships and supporting local industrial growth, resilience, and prosperity. He has facilitated collaborations and projects involving a variety of stakeholders, including business leaders, policy makers, academics, celebrities, and other partner organisations in the UK and internationally. He is a firm believer in delivering results with a healthy dose of honesty and integrity thrown into the process. Lakbir was recently awarded the ‘Special Recognition Award’ for promoting sports and education ties between India-UK by the British Asian Awards, BAM2020. Lakbir will be working closely with Hampshire Chamber on the promotion and delivery of an upcoming Ethnic Minority Peer Networks programme. This programme will focus around engaging the community, allowing businesses to refresh strategies for a changing and challenging landscape. Following the UK’s exit from the EU and rebuilding our business

prospects as we recover from the impact of the pandemic, grasping new opportunities is a must to help your business build back stronger. There has never been a more important time to invest in your business. Our Peer Network programme will help you to tackle your most important challenges by: ¾ Learning with your peers ¾ Focusing on delivering results ¾ Addressing real-life business challenges ¾ Shaping the programme around your needs ¾ Supporting your goals with 1-2-1 mentoring

The Ethnic Minority Peer Networking programme is due to launch in September 2021, through a series of action learning sessions. Spaces are limited, so please express your interest by contacting Tom Colbeck at tom.colbeck@hampshirechamber.co.uk.

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Queen’s Awards for Enterprise The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK. The awards were first established in 1965 and since then over 7,000 companies have achieved a Queen’s Award. The awards celebrate the success of exciting and innovative businesses which are leading the way with pioneering products or services, delivering impressive social mobility programmes or showing their commitment to excellent sustainable development practices. This year 220 UK businesses have been recognised for their contribution to international trade, innovation, sustainable development and promoting opportunity (through social mobility). The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2020 included ¾ 128 awards for international trade ¾ 66 awards for innovation ¾ 19 awards for sustainable development ¾ 7 awards for promoting opportunity The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2022 will be open to applications from 1st May to 8th September. Almost all UK businesses (including non profit) can apply, and the application process is free. All applications must be made online, and you may apply for more than one category. All entry forms, eligibility criteria and information on how to apply is available below. During these challenging times, it is important that we still take the time to reflect and celebrate the success of outstanding British businesses. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses and an award is a globally recognised royal seal of approval for UK companies. We want to ensure that businesses can still apply for a Queen’s Award, despite factors which could have prevented them from doing as well

as they had originally predicted for 2020. We appreciate that businesses may have been affected in many shapes and forms by uncontrollable circumstances in recent months, such as flooding and COVID-19, but we want to encourage businesses to still apply and we will do what we can to support applications. That is why for the 2022 round, we have not changed the eligibility criteria and have instead made some changes to the application system to enable you to manually input your financial years. This means that you could wind back a year if your last financial year has been affected by COVID-19, storms, or flooding. For example, if you are applying for International Trade and your overseas sales growth was affected in 2020, you can now wind back a year and provide your figures for 2017, 2018 and 2019, rather than up to 2020. Alternatively, you may prefer to submit figures over a shorter period of time. For example, for Innovation, you can select a two or five year period to demonstrate your commercial success. Similarly, with International Trade, you can opt to demonstrate overseas sales growth over a six or three year period. We assess applications on a case by case basis and will evaluate commercial success and challenges by uncontrollable external factors. It is important for us to see the trends and patterns of each business’ commercial success, to see how well they performed before these challenging times. How to apply: ¾ Almost all UK businesses (including non profit) can apply. ¾ The application process is free. ¾ All applications must be made online. ¾ You may apply for more than one category. ¾ The application process for the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise opened on 1 May and will close on 8 September 2021. ¾ Eligibility criteria and information on how to apply is available at https://www.gov.uk/queens-awards-forenterprise/how-to-apply.

2021 Winners’ Facts ¾ 205 winners ¾ 122 international trade winners ¾ 48 innovation winners

¾ 5 double winners (4 in innovation and trade, 1 in PO and SD) ¾ 139 winners with under 50 employees ¾ 44 winners with under 10 employees ¾ 189 winners with under 250 employees (smes), 92% are smes

¾ 17 sustainable development winners ¾ 18 promoting opportunity winners

Innovation

International Trade

Promoting Opportunity

Sustainable Development

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East Midlands

East

Greater London

North East

North West

Northern Ireland

Scotland

South East

South West

Wales

West Midlands

Yorkshire & The Humber

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205

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localiq.co.uk B U S I N E S SEXCELLENCE E X C E L L E N C E AWARDS A W A R D S 22021 020 BUSINESS

Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2021 The Winchester Business Excellence Awards are organised in partnership by The Hampshire Chronicle, Winchester BID and Hampshire Chamber of commerce and are open to businesses within the Winchester District.

The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Hampshire Chronicle or on hampshirechronicle.co.uk and will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Hampshire Chronicle or on hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Nominations are welcomed for businesses or businesses are able to nominate themselves.

For more information, please visit winchesterbusinessawards.co.uk

Once received the nominations will be considered by our judging panel and maybe subject to a ‘Mystery Shopper’ visit by the category sponsor. The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category on Thursday 22nd July in the Hampshire Chronicle and on hampshirechronicle. co.uk and then a celebratory awards event, will conclude the awards on Thursday 2nd September.

Millenium Egg will continue to be awarded by the WCC to the organisation or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Winchester area. How to enter ONLINE - Enter online at winchesterbusinessawards.co.uk

Closing date for nominations Thursday 1st July 2021 Usual Newsquest competition terms and conditions will apply please visit: www.newsquest.co.uk/prize-competition-rules www.newsquest.co.uk/ privacy-policy for full details. £250 multi-media advertising prize valid for use until 31st December 2021.

The Business of the Year Award will be presented to the overall winner that will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners. Categories • Business Leader Award • Charity Award • Social Enterprise Award • Large Business Award • SME/Independent Business Award • New Business Award • Digital Innovation Award • Sustainable Business Award • Service Excellence Award

Sponsored by:

Welcome to the Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2021 Celebrating 19 years of the Winchester Business Excellence Awards which recognise the achievements of local businesses and reward them for their commitment to excellence. The 2021 Winchester Business Excellence Awards are organised in partnership with the Hampshire Chronicle, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Winchester BID and give Winchester businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements and celebrate success. The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category on Thursday 22nd July in the Hampshire Chronicle and on hampshirechronicle. co.uk and a celebratory awards event will conclude the awards on Thursday 2nd September. At Hampshire Chamber of Commerce we provide support for all types of local organisations. We are owned and led by our membership and as a private sector, not for profit company we are independent and can therefore lobby effectively to make Hampshire the place to do business. We are privileged to be an organiser for the Winchester Business Excellence Awards; the awards boost the awareness of local businesses in Winchester. HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

The 2020 winners were: Business Leader

SME Independent Business

Steven Northam, IncuHive

Open House Deli

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Digital Innovation

Social Enterprise

Ridge and Partners LLP

Blue Apple Theatre

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Large Business

Sustainable Business

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists Ltd

Alfred’s Brewery

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New Business OMU (Orthodontic Mobile Unit) --------------

Service Excellence Pretty Woman Beauty Salon

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Young Business Person Will Harrigan – River Coffee Roasters --------------

Overall Winner Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists Ltd

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The Film Office has been established to maximise the benefits the film industry can bring to the Solent Economy. FILM EXPO SOUTH has been extremely successful since it was established in 2016, inspiring new film festivals and our networking events have helped many professionals and students connect, develop and work within the industry. Having personally worked in the film industry for over 25 years, I understand the shortfalls of the business and have therefore taken the next logical step and become a professional ‘Fixer’ for film production companies, enabling them to take advantage of everything the South Coast has to offer. The film office teams assist productions seeking locations, making them as appealing, practical and film friendly as possible. We also assist throughout the production servicing their additional requirements to source local services and take advantage of the talent and industry skills available on the South Coast, thus keeping it local and at the same time, reducing their carbon footprint. The retention and development of talent is essential if the film industry is to continue to thrive on the South Coast. If you would like to be part of our Film Community Hub, there are numerous ways to get involved and support the Hampshire and Dorset Film Offices for the benefit of all. What services and skills can you offer?

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It’s official – James is a Responsible Individual… HWB’s recently appointed Associate Director, James Flood, has been granted Responsible Individual status by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Having joined the Hampshire based accountancy firm in 2007 following his studies at Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh, James went through the company’s training programme and gained his chartered qualification in 2013. He has been heavily involved in the firm’s audit service offering throughout his time with HWB, working on and managing assignments with owner managed SME businesses across many different industries, as well as academy schools. His latest accolade underlines his growing experience within audit and James now adds to the six-strong team of Responsible Individuals (RIs) at the firm. “I’ve always enjoyed working on audits, and really getting to know my clients and their businesses, so gaining my RI status was naturally the next step for me following my recent promotion. “My RI licence means I can now sign-off audit reports for our owner managed clients which is a responsibility I am relishing,” said James. To become a Responsible Individual you must provide evidence of a significant amount of audit experience, and also undertake specific continual training to ensure that you are maintaining your knowledge and are up to date with any changes in the sector. Congratulating James on his achievement, Managing Director Geoff Rhodes said: “James is a product of our in-house student training programme and a great example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. “He works closely with a number of our owner managed business clients and is prominent in the audit of many of our academy schools.” HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

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Electric vehicle charging – a quick guide to grants and tax benefits There are lots of incentives and grants available for companies (and homeowners) looking to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and install EV charging points. The Plug-in Grant: You can get a discount on a new electric vehicle if it’s on the Government’s list of approved models. This applies to a variety of vehicle types and grants range from £1.5K (for motorcycles) to £20K (for large vans and trucks). Charger Grants: The Government’s Workplace Charging and Homecharge Schemes currently offer grants of £350/ unit towards the purchase and installation of EV chargers (up to 40 units, or £14,000 for business use) – again for qualifying models. Super Deductions! Following the budget, electric vehicle chargers are now classed as ‘plant equipment’, so companies investing in EV charging will be able to claim a 130% superdeduction capital allowance on the equipment; this means for every pound a company invests, taxes are cut by up to 25p! Benefit-In-Kind Tax: owners of zero emission vehicles are subject to 1% B-I-K tax, making EVs more attractive to company car drivers. In fact, due to this, the biggest growth in EV sales is for fleet purchases. Exemptions: If you own a zero emission EV you are also exempt from vehicle road tax, excise tax and congestion charge. Plus – you will have lower fuel bills and improved sustainability credentials. Contact iDAC Solutions, your local EV specialist, for more information.

Winchester Motor Group celebrates success with Skoda Winchester Motor Company and its sister company Garland Motors in Aldershot have a lot to celebrate by both finishing in the top ten Skoda dealers in the United Kingdom at the prestigious 2020 Skoda Retailer of the Year competition. Garland Motors finished in sixth place and previous winner of the competition, Winchester Motor Company, in seventh making them the best performing Skoda retailers in Hampshire and the best performing dealer group in the UK. ‘To have one retailer in the top ten is a fantastic result, but to have both in the top ten is outstanding and is a great reward for all my staff who work tirelessly to make both dealerships a great place for our customers to do business,’ said Group Managing Director Mark Mills-Goodlet. He continued: ‘When you consider four out of the five retailers who finished above us were from Scotland who were subjected to a shorter period of lockdown, we would have finished higher if we had been on a level playing field.’ The Skoda Retailer of the Year recognises high performance in twenty-one key performance indicators across the business in New and Used Car Sales and in Service and Parts, one of the main indicators being customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Combined, Winchester and Garlands have over 100 years’ experience with Skoda and Volkswagen so customers know that they are the people to trust when it comes to choosing their new Skoda. 0 1 32 9 2 42 42 0 | HA M P S HIR E C H A M BER. CO. UK

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Customs Declaration Training delivered via Zoom

Monday 12 July 2021 @ 09:30 – 16:30

Funding may be available via the SME Brexit Support Fund. Visit https://www. customsintermediarygrant.co.uk/sme-brexitsupport-fund for further information.

Cost: £336.00 incl VAT – Chamber members £420.00 incl VAT – Non-members

Q. Does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU? If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently now that the UK has left the EU. There are new processes to follow and new forms to complete. We can help and our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to accurately complete a simple customs declaration. This workshop is for anyone who needs an understanding of customs regimes and how to complete a customs declaration form and there are no pre-requisites for this course. Assessment: no formal exam will be taken however delegates will get to complete simulated forms to ensure they can complete simple customs declarations correctly.

To book your place on the 12th July workshop please visit www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/event/customsdeclaration-workshop-virtual-6/ or for further information please contact Jackie Highmore at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce on tel. 01329 242420 option 3 or email jacqueline.highmore@hampshirechamber.co.uk

Foundation Award in International Trade

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is offering the

Foundation Award in International Trade Workshops range from Understanding Export, Export Documentation, Incoterms Rules through to Letters of Credit and Methods of Payment Candidates need to pass assessments from six workshops and certificates are provided for each module passed Workshops are replicated 3 times during the year and there are nine workshops to choose from A qualification assessed by the British Chambers of Commerce

For more information visit www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/training/ Email: train@hampshirechamber.co.uk Call: Ben McDonald on 01329 242420

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2021

Training

America Made Easy

June 2021

NEWABLE /

14th Import Procedures 23rd Preferential Rules

of Origin/Customs Procedures

How to establish, grow and streamline your US business activity Wednesday 16th June 2021 Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm Hampshire & Surrey Chambers of Commerce in association with Newable Avitus is offering an informational webinar on America Made Easy program providing UK SMEs information on how to plan for, launch and grow their US operations.

Webinar Overview We understand that the COVID-19 crisis has forced many SMEs to place their US expansion plans on hold while others might be looking for local partners to help execute their US growth strategies. This webinar will provide UK SMEs with the information they need on how to execute their growth plans and operational tools to support them as markets reopen and companies stabilize.

America Made Easy America Made Easy (AME) offers UK SMEs the comprehensive operational support they need to establish, grow and streamline their US business activity. Our operational solution provides support across a company’s investment journey whether they are just eyeing an expansion or are looking to streamline existing operations to address pain points in running the business. We do this by providing an outsourced team of experts who manage the non-productive administrative aspects of business so that business owners can focus on driving revenue.

Newable Avitus Joint Venture Newable Avitus is a transatlantic joint venture which launched the AME programme in 2019. They jointly bring together over 50 years’ experience in helping make entrepreneurs’ lives easier. Under this joint venture, Newable advises its client base how to properly execute and grow a US investment supported on the ground in the US by Avitus with 400 specialists across tax, accounting, and HR in more than 13 offices from California to New York to Florida.

July 2021 1st Export Documentation 12th Customs Declaration Training

For further information please visit: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/ training/

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Events June 2021 16th America Made Easy Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm How to establish, grow and streamline your US business activity. For further information please visit https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/america-made-easytickets-148753057399

17th What Every Importer

Needs To Know Before 1st July 2021

Time: 10.00am – 11.15am Importing processes have changed since the end of the transition period and the UK’s departure from the EU. More changes are coming this year and imports will be subject to additional scrutiny from 1st July.

Key Webinar Takeaways 1. How to establish a US team without setting up a company 2. Setting up a US entity and bank account 3. Recruiting and employing US talent 4. Streamlining back office processes 5. Ensuring compliance across state and federal tax regimes

Audience Newable Avitus is offering these webinars by request to SME stakeholder organizations based on member needs. The webinar is best suited for UK SMEs that are eyeing a US expansion and need operational support to help execute their strategy. Whether they are looking to recruit and hire their first employee in the market, set up a US entity or simply address pain points in their existing US operations, our team can help de-risk their US business activity. To book your place please visit https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/america-made-easy-tickets-148753057399

It is therefore vital that importers are aware of their procedural and financial obligations and have the records needed. For further information please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ what-every-importer-needsto-know-before-1st-july-2021tickets-152092816709

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RHH Franks celebrates 60 years of engineering excellence with fresh look and newly expanded premises Leading manufacturing firm, RHH Franks, are celebrating their 60th trading year, and have relaunched with an impressive new brand and the unveiling of its newly expanded factory in New Milton. Following a successful application to the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the advanced engineering business was awarded over £97,000 towards their investment to acquire and equip an additional 6,600 sqft of unit space. Their premises on Gore Road Industrial Estate now spans 30,000 sqft and will increase RHH Franks’ manufacturing capacity to the global aerospace, defence, nuclear and marine industries by over 25%. The expansion project, which was completed in January 2021, comes after a recent rebrand that will reflect their values and

objectives in the 21st century and is part of a growth strategy to double turnover in the next five years. The extension includes a dedicated and improved Nadcapaccredited heat treatment facility, increased machining and fabrication workshops and storage provision, as well as new technology worth over £150,000. Managing Director, Elsa Hogan, commented: “We are thrilled to unveil our newly expanded premises in our 60th year, which will significantly increase our manufacturing output to meet the growing demands of our clients and their supply chains. “Our team and contractors have worked extremely hard to create a modern and fully-equipped facility that provides our skilled engineers with a positive and productive working environment, improving capacity and lead times. When circumstances allow, we are looking forward to welcoming clients to our new facility.”

A-One Insurance Group moves into the top 50 With 10 offices across the south, A-One Insurance Group (A-One), have officially become a top 50 UK insurance brokerage. Established in Westbourne, Bournemouth by Managing Director Ian Penfold in 1993, A-One have grown through mergers, partnerships and acquisitions over the past 28 years. Now headquartered at Ringwood, the group comprises around 150 industry experts to provide cover for clients seeking everyday personal and business insurance through to business risk management. They also offer bespoke schemes including marine, aviation, laundry blocks of flats, healthcare and cyber liability. Ian reflected on the importance of being an independent broker. He said: “What we offer as an independent has been our core strength and continues to allow us to respond to client requirements with industry-leading services – it’s also far more personal. HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

“We take great pride in a client-focused, jargon-free approach. Clients benefit from individual and dedicated account handlers to manage their policy along with our in-house claims department to manage their claims – clients are looked after personally, every step of the way. “Not only has the business grown as we approach three decades, but equally, so has the knowledge and skillsets of our staff. 80% of our client-facing staff are fully qualified with a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certification, with the remaining 20% actively working towards it. This is something that we are really proud of. “Being an independent broker has given us the freedom to react and respond to the ever-evolving industry requirements. Most importantly, it means our staff are not restricted to the insurers we have available, providing real choice of cover, service and suitability for our clients. That is something that will continue as we plan the future direction of the business, which is an exciting position to be in.”

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Freestyle TS champion the progress of their past apprentices Cloud service providers in Hook, Freestyle TS, are proud champions of apprenticeships. Since 2017 they’ve aided many apprentices at the start of their professional journeys, in all areas of the business. Mike Roberts, Director at Freestyle TS, explains: “We’ve benefitted greatly by having the apprentices as part

of our team; they’re gaining some great experience enabling escalation of their careers and providing excellent customer services.” Tim Wolfe, IT Helpdesk at Freestyle TS, also commented: “The practical element of an apprenticeship has helped me develop so much, both in terms of my career and as a person. I have learned more in the past three years of work, than in my 12+ school years.” Get in touch to find out more about Freestyle TS’ Cloud Services.

Alison.cooper@freestyle-ts.co.uk 01256 760922

Philips touches down at Ascent 1, unveiling new UKI health technology headquarters Ascent are pleased to announce that leading health technology company, Philips UKI, has committed to 40,000 sq ft of office accommodation at Ascent 1 in Farnborough Aerospace Centre to bring all its UK employees together in a new purpose built and dynamic facility. Philips is a key partner to the NHS and employs over 1,000 people across the UK.

The extensive new office, spanning two floors of the newly refurbished Ascent 1 building, will serve as Philip’s new UK headquarters and also bring together all of the company’s supporting offices. Ascent 1 has a BREEAM rating of excellence; sustainability credentials include solar panels, electric vehicle charging points and natural habitats in the office and in shared outside spaces. Philips will also benefit from Ascent 1’s adaptable office floorplates and triple-height atrium with a light-filled communal break out space for their employees. In addition, Philips will have

access to Ascent’s wider community engagement calendar – regular food trucks, box café, pop-up stores, seasonal markets, gym and wellbeing activities.

KFA Run 4 Respite for Naomi House & Jacksplace Ringwood-based software developers KFA Connect entered a team in ‘Run 4 Respite’ this March in aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace. This involved running or walking 105 miles, with the aim of raising £105 each, to fund five hours of respite care at the hospice for children and young adults. KFA had good reason to want to be involved with this challenge, as their colleague, Joe, and his family had experienced first-hand the facilities at the hospice.

“At a year old, our son Sebastian was diagnosed with Barth Syndrome, a rare, life-limiting illness and we’d been put in contact with Naomi House who offered respite care. Sebastian didn't reach his third birthday and died tragically aged two and a half in December 2013 whilst waiting for a heart transplant. “Everything Naomi House offered to us was given without strings; they and many hospices rely on the donations of people like you and me.” All eight of the team completed the 105-miles, raising over £2000 for the charity and are now planning their next challenge!

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The Port of Southampton announces name of newest cruise terminal ABP has announced that its fifth world-class, open access cruise terminal is to be named Horizon Cruise Terminal. With nearly 4,000 name suggestions from across the world entered into a competition, Horizon Cruise Terminal was put forward by Anna Chojnacka Liberska from Chandler’s Ford having been chosen at random from multiple entries of the same name. Anna wins a 7-night cruise holiday offered by the terminal’s cruise partners, MSC Cruises. The winner of the second token collect competition was Lin Malt from Hampshire. Lin wins a 7-night cruise holiday offered by the terminal’s cruise partners, NCL. Horizon Cruise Terminal joins the line-up of the four existing worldclass cruise terminals in the port which are named Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Terminal, City Cruise Terminal, Ocean Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal.

Projected image of the Horizon Cruise Terminal completed.

Director at ABP in Southampton Alastair Welch said: “We are delighted to be announcing the name for the port’s newest cruise terminal. We selected this name as the shape of the terminal roof is such a distinctive silhouette on the horizon as you come through Dock Gate 10. Cruise is such an important part of the city’s heritage, culture and history, and we liked how this name suggests a new start for cruise following a challenging year. “We knew that reaching out to the members of public to help us name this

important piece of the city and port’s future, would generate some fantastic ideas and we have been so pleased with the strong response. “We’re incredibly grateful to have worked with our cruise partners NCL and MSC Cruises to support this competition by providing European cruises as a prize. We’re looking forward to welcoming our first cruise passengers to Horizon Cruise Terminal this summer, and the new terminal becoming an iconic part of the horizon line of the city.”

City centre policing re-introduced in Southampton City centre police team comes to Southampton thanks to BID’s crime-fighting campaign. A much-needed government-backed city centre policing team has been re-introduced into Southampton following months of campaigning by GO! Southampton. The officers will be reallocated from Southampton Central’s Neighbourhood Police Team to form the Southampton City Centre Policing Team, dedicated to tackling violent crime in the city centre. The policing team will include a sergeant plus support from dedicated PCs and PCSOs. On a quarterly basis, GO! Southampton will also join with Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council for Operation Deluge. The operation will see a large number of

uniformed police officers on foot, in cars and on bikes put into a crime hot-spot area on certain dates to deter those causing problems and deal with prolific offenders. The first day of action took place on 10th May.

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This step forward is a great victory for the city and its businesses and will enable a safer city centre experience for residents, workers and visitors. www.gosouthampton.co.uk/ businesscrime

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Comax UK launches industry leading new ecommerce and account management website Comax UK, one of the largest independent wholesalers in the south, is supporting its catering, janitorial and care customers with the launch of a new website featuring over 25,000 products and new time saving functionality. The new Comax website offers many new user-friendly features including easy quote request and account self-management tools along with budgeting and manager approval options. The features have been developed to provide a straightforward ordering and account management system that meets the demands of businesses, from complex multisite organisations to smaller independent outlets. For almost 30 years Comax has been a trusted, reliable supplier delivering to Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Surrey and surrounding areas with its own large fleet of vehicles. For businesses outside these areas, deliveries are available

Hart for Business launches new inward investment website Hart for Business, an economic development function managed by Hart District Council, has launched a new website to inform and signpost businesses to key information and advice. We want Hart to be at the forefront when businesses are either thinking of starting up, relocating or growing. The website, www.hartforbusiness.co.uk, will help to raise Hart’s profile and encourage businesses to invest in, or relocate to, the district. It also helps to signpost and inform local businesses to help them grow. Did you know that Hart has: ¾ Excellent transport links and connections by road, rail and air to key cities and ports; ¾ Access to a highly educated and skilled workforce; ¾ Vibrant town centres; ¾ Been voted one of best places to live in the past? For any enquiries, please email economic.development@hart.gov.uk

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by courier. Local delivery is free on orders over £50. Find out how Comax could help your business today; visit comaxuk.com or call 01202 684111. Email contact: sales@comaxuk.com

The south’s leading supplier in portable site accommodation expands its fleet to over 1,700 units Established in 1975, Philspace Ltd has grown its welfare fleet to meet the current climate. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the UK, the need for welfare facilities on site became essential to ensure that building developments could continue to go ahead as planned whilst keeping site workers as protected as possible. Director, Tim Philip, said: “Not only were we able to assist development companies on site, we also supplied welfare units to local hospitals and healthcare centres to provide additional working space. Our welfare units are serviced weekly as part of the contract so guarantees facilities are kept clean and hygienic”. Philspace provide a range of static or towable welfare units as well as offices, secure storage units, fencing and self-storage. Visit our website for more information at www.philspace. co.uk or contact the team on 02380 223333 or enquiries@ philspace.co.uk

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Winchester PR firm proves Soundbite offers more than soundbites Winchester’s 360 integrated PR has repositioned corporate events company Soundbite to develop fresh impetus following the doldrums of lockdown. As a supplier of audio-visual services, Soundbite had an internationally famous client list like Epsom Derby, The Brits and Philips as well as many regional and local companies. However, the corporate events industry was all but wiped out by the pandemic. Owner Steve Lucas says, “We were hard hit by cancellations throughout 2020 and only survived because we were already experienced in running sustainable, virtual events. I knew we needed fresh thinking to drive the business forward as the economy starts to open up in 2021.” Soundbite has used the quiet time to expand its services to offer total project management for conferences and events. 360 integrated PR has defined Soundbite’s messaging to support new visual branding, prepared the marketing strategy and written a video script, copy for two websites and sales proposal documentation. Steve Lucas comments, “360 delivered all we needed quickly, professionally and gave us some flair to our marketing. And it certainly has had an impact – we had our first enquiry from a large local authority within 10 minutes of our new event voting systems website going live.”

If your business needs communications planning, training and copywriting, contact 360 integrated PR on 02381 845025 or its website.

Southern Co-op pledges £50,000 for Solent apprenticeship fund The regional co-operative has become the latest organisation to join a growing list of supporters of the Solent Apprenticeship Hub’s ‘Transfer to Transform’ initiative. Transfer to Transform encourages large employers to pledge their unspent levy funds to cover the costs of apprenticeship training for smaller businesses. A total of £1,375,000 has now been raised to boost apprenticeship activity across the Solent. Linda Masterman, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Southern Co-op, which operates food, funeral and coffee services across the south of England, said: “It’s really important that we all come together to support each other as we recover from the impacts of the pandemic. “Two years since we started offering apprenticeships, more than 80 of our colleagues have taken up the opportunity so this is a great initiative enabling smaller companies to offer similar benefits to their own employees.” Southern Co-op is the eighth large employer to pledge support to the Transfer to Transform scheme and join other employers such as B&Q, Utilita, ExxonMobil, Coopervision and more.

Over £1m of the £1,375,000 raised has already distributed to SMEs across the Solent region but there is still a large amount of funding available for businesses across the Solent region for apprenticeship training. To find out more about the Transfer to Transform scheme, visit www.solentapprenticeshiphub.com/transfer-to-transform. Or alternatively email hello@solentapprenticeshiphub.com 0 1 32 9 2 42 42 0 | HA M P S HIR E C H A M BER. CO. UK

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catchphrase at the moment is that businesses need to ‘think global, act local’. Practically this can mean a lot of things, but from a translator’s point of view hopefully it encourages businesses to consider how to communicate with international stakeholders and customers in their own language. For example, this might be professional translation of regular business and marketing materials, or at least finding out ahead of a pressing need about the translation options available in case something urgent comes up. The language services industry itself is of course international, expanding and becoming more competitive. Surrey Translation Bureau (STB) has kept its place and reputation by responding to client technology and service expectations, whilst maintaining the same core business values. George Cooke took over the family business in 2012 and has seen it grow in terms of revenue, staffing and IT. Recent additions to STB’s service offering include subtitling, literary translation and post-editing of machine translation, adding to the company’s already expansive list of translation-related services, such as transcreation, DTP and legalisation services. “Quality is at the heart of what we deliver and for more than 20 years we’ve demonstrated that, with ISO certifications that test and document our procedures, designed to produce the highest quality work. The process for certification has of course become more sophisticated over the years and now we are accredited to three BS standards. STB and individual staff members also keep winning awards for customer service and contribution to the translation industry. This all comes from what I see every day from our staff – professionalism and enthusiasm for what we do, embracing new challenges from clients, new texts and new software.” With the support of his sales and marketing teams, George ensures that the company is actively involved in local networking and training events. STB is a member of various local chambers of commerce and engages with local businesses through events, sponsorship, presentations and as many marketing channels as possible. Surrey Translation Bureau is also an accredited and active member of the prestigious Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), the largest professional translation association in the UK for HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

Client acquisition and retention is not an exact science, but listening to what our customers want certainly helps! practicing translators and language service providers. This means we sustain a continued contribution to and commitment to the translation and interpreting profession – we regularly participate in translator-focussed training sessions and e-learning materials. Our Head of Operations, Hannah Stacey, is even the Corporate Representative on the ITI Board of Directors. Despite the upheaval that the pandemic threatened, STB was able to adapt and function relatively well. The company’s wide client base meant a healthy quantity and variety of work and we’ve also taken the chance to recruit two graduates through the government’s Kickstart Scheme to aid young people affected by the pandemic. “I’m obviously pleased the staff at STB have navigated the company through these difficult times and we all look forward to finding and converting future opportunities. Please do get in touch or take a look at our website to find out more about what we could do for you and your business.” E: hello@surreytranslation.co.uk W: www.surreytranslation.co.uk

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Calling all Hampshire businesses to hop on board! The Hares of Hampshire, a Wild in Art event brought to you by local charity The Murray Parish Trust, is launching a spectacular public art trail which will see ‘larger than life’ brightly painted hares, pop up at 30 locations in the city of Winchester in the summer of 2022. For 10 weeks the city will come alive with the exhibition of giant hares. Each one will be sponsored by a business and individually designed by local artists, showcasing the wealth of artistic talent the county has to offer while positively contributing to the economic, cultural and social life of the area. Residents and visitors to the city will be able to hop on

the family friendly trail of discovery to find all 30 hares using an interactive app which will display information on the sponsor, artist and location. The event hopes to raise awareness and funds for local charity The Murray Parish Trust and is supported by Winchester Bid and creative partners BECG. To get involved please head over to www. haresofhampshire.co.uk for details of sponsorship, artists and our schools' learning program. “This spectacular trail is an exciting addition to the wide range of festivals and events held annually in Winchester. It will deliver significant economic, social and cultural impacts to the city whilst benefiting local businesses. We look forward to seeing local artists engaging in the design process, more visitors coming to our beautiful city and a boost of civic pride for local residents.” – Sarah Davis, Winchester BID.

University awarded new Small Business Charter award Solent Business School has retained its Small Business Charter (SBC) award in recognition of its continuing support of students, small businesses and the local economy. One of only 33 business schools in the UK and Ireland to hold the Small Business Charter, Solent was first awarded accreditation status in 2015 and will now retain it for a further three years. The SBC assessor panel – made up of small business leaders – was impressed by the business school’s continued support of SMEs through the Higher level and Degree Apprenticeships. They also highlighted the University’s strong track record in embedded enterprise education – with particular distinctiveness in the creative, film and digital, and maritime sectors. The panel noted how Solent has evidenced a strong new strategy, developed their leadership and management capabilities, and embraced opportunities such as the City of Culture 2025 bid.

Anne Kiem OBE, Executive Director of the Small Business Charter and Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, says, “We would like to congratulate Solent Business School for successfully attaining the Small Business Charter Award. It does vital work supporting small businesses and local economies, while its commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship and growth remains outstanding. We are delighted to continue working with Solent in the future, especially with the imminent roll out of the Help to Grow: Management programme.” The assessors were particularly impressed by the dedicated faculty team and Solent Business School’s commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship and providing support to small businesses. The panel also highlighted the business school’s partnership with Warsash Maritime School, which will stimulate growth by opening routes for leadership and management training for businesses in the maritime sector and their supply chains. Caroline Walsh, Director of Solent Business School, says, “We are delighted to have secured the Small Business

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Charter award for a further three years. As well as supporting our work in creating future-ready graduates, it will help us to continue our important work with the region’s SMEs. Knowledge exchange is at the core of Solent Business School and we’ll be expanding our reach through the Help to Grow: Management programme. We look forward to playing an even bigger part in leading the COVID-19 pandemic recovery with leadership and resilience capability across small businesses in the region.” For further information on how your business can work with Solent University and the Business School visit our business solutions site. www.solent. ac.uk/business-solutions.

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Reality HR supports employers with the shift to hybrid working Reality HR’s experienced team of people management specialists are supporting employers as the country eases out of COVID-19 restrictions and into a world of hybrid working. A recent survey of the UK’s 50 largest employers found that the vast majority anticipated the long-term adoption of a hybrid working model, with their people splitting their time between home and the workplace. Recognising that this is distinct from fully remote working and that employers

may need support in implementing processes and systems for hybrid teams, Reality HR’s team have developed resources to help organisations through this next phase. A 10-step step-by-step online guide for employers and a free “roadmap” guide can be found on their website https://www.realityhr.co.uk/. The Reality HR team regularly post helpful information on their dedicated Coronavirus Hub and on their LinkedIn page. If you have queries relating to hybrid working, or any other HR needs, call Reality HR on 01256 328 428 or email info@realityhr.co.uk

Marsolutions Translation Services scores an ‘ISO HAT TRICK’ A major accomplishment for Marsolutions Ltd achieving three significant ISO Certifications – ISO9001:2015, ISO 17100:2015 & ISO 18587:2017 We have, from the outset, focused on delivering service excellence, concentrating on accuracy and quality. Over the years, we have implemented solid procedures and workflows that

we felt best served our customers. The ISO journey over the last five months allowed us to formalise these processes and to give our business a full service, discovering our weaknesses, and recognising our strengths as to what we did well as a language service provider. This gave us the opportunity to make the necessary changes and/ or adjustments, in order to achieve our aims and objectives. We are delighted to have achieved the ISO certifications, further supporting

our comprehensive range of personalised and flexible language services, backed by an even higher quality customer service experience. For more information please call +44 2392 356497 or +44 7787 518929. e-mail phil@marsolutions.net Website at www.marsolutions.net

Making IT amazing Why do we have the paradox that instead of improving agility and cohesion, ‘enabling’ more flexible working patterns, the opposite can be the case with IT investment? Instead of better information flow, for example, access to relevant data is more complex, while any expected reduction in the operational costs of the

business fail to materialise. The implications are increased vulnerability, as well as an impact on effectiveness, an increased difficulty in remaining competitive and being on the same wavelength as their customers. For a report being researched and written by DECISION magazine for HB Tech, various companies consider what they need to address if IT is to deliver key objectives. Leading up to publication of the final report, HB Tech will be presenting the latest thought-provoking interview on

their social media channels. It will be available to download as a PDF from their website. HB Tech offer IT support and services to businesses and charities. www.hbtech.co.uk

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The big 40 for MedTec Design Services MedTec Design Services are an award winning, ISO9001 accredited engineering design company based in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The name MedTec derives from the proximity of the office to the River Medina and the technical nature of the service provided, hence MedTec. This year sees MedTec celebrating 40 years in business! Whilst MedTec has seen many changes over the past four decades, one thing has always stayed the same – the passion for utilising local suppliers and

staff. We have employed hundreds of members of staff over the years, many of whom have launched successful careers within the engineering design sector, the foundations for these skills being formed during their time at the company. MedTec’s experienced design community have worked on numerous engineering and design projects across multiple sectors from renewables to architectural using the latest technologies and state-of-the-art software packages – supporting clients at all stages of the design process by offering turnkey solutions from concept to creation. MedTec pride themselves in

offering a second-to-none service, and the amount of repeat business received is testament to this, “Fully flexible and available at short lead times we aim to produce high-end corporate work whilst instilling family values into it,” says Daniel Carley – Director. The use of 3D models, computer generated images, animations, 3D printing and simulation analysis gives a visualisation of how clients’ products will look and perform before any commitment to manufacture is made. Contact: Daniel Carley E: dcarley@medtec.co.uk T: 01983294974

Property valuations specialist joins Vail Williams, as Partner Daniel Pearce, commercial property valuer, has joined the Southampton office of property consultancy Vail Williams, a Hampshire Chamber member, as Partner. Daniel Pearce joins from JLL, where, as a London-based national director, he sourced and managed valuation assignments for banks, investors and property companies. Gary Jeffries, Vail Williams’ regional managing partner, South Coast, said: “Daniel is a highly experienced valuer of commercial property for a wide range of purposes including loan security valuations, company accounts, acquisition purposes and development appraisals. “In keeping with, as Partnerz staff appointments, Daniel is well respected

in his particular field – he will help us provide a market-leading service to clients across the region.” Daniel provides valuation advice across all main commercial sectors including offices, retail and industrial, as well as mixed-use portfolios including an ever-increasing weighting towards the alternative sectors. A MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer, Daniel said: “Vail Williams is dedicated to providing clients with an exemplary service, and I look forward to supporting growth and opportunity with my new colleagues.” Away from work, Daniel enjoys the occasional round of golf and turning out for his local village cricket team, and is training for the London Marathon on behalf of homeless charity Crisis in October. His appointment is the latest by

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Vail Williams on the south coast – Bryony Solan, who was previously with Goadsby Commercial, is an Associate (property acquisition and disposal) at the new Bournemouth office following Vail Williams’ merger with Cowling & West in March.

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Paralympic brand ambassador Wessex Lifts, providers of through-floor homelifts and platform lifts have welcomed Sophie Carrigill as their brand ambassador. Sophie is no stranger to Wessex Lifts. Following her accident in 2010 her family had a lift installed in their home and Sophie has recently moved into a new house with her boyfriend Josh, where they have installed another Wessex Lift to ensure Sophie has full access around their home. “I think having the lift will prolong the time we will be able to be here. We will grow into this house. My lift has given me the freedom of moving around my home without any restrictions. Before it was put in I was having to go up and down the stairs on my bum, which is absolutely fine, but I am very fortunate that we have created a really great relationship and Wessex have supported us to have this done. It’s been amazing! To find out more about Wessex Lifts visit wessexlifts.co.uk

EBP supports STEM careers Ensure the future of local STEM talent by working with EBP South who help businesses to develop a pipeline of future employees. Recent research from employers and education show that job roles young people choose at primary school age are ‘relatively unchanged’ throughout their education. The impact of this means that when young people are in their final years of school, and making their choices for college, they are choosing courses based on unchallenged aspirations that do not always match their skills or interests. EBP South’s STEM projects bring together businesses and schools to enable young people to understand different STEM careers available and to help businesses to develop a pipeline of STEM talent that starts with primary aged pupils. EBP South has two upcoming STEM events that businesses can support, the Primary Schools’ STEM Fair in partnership with Portsmouth Water and Inspiring STEM Careers for secondary pupils. Find out more at: https://www.ebpsouth.co.uk/Pages/ Events/Category/events-for-businesses

Club Select is coming... We are nearly ready to launch the very exciting ‘Club Select’ membership. This membership will be for people who want to become part of an ever-growing community for mature singles. This club is all about encouraging and celebrating being single over 50-ish. As a member, you will have premium access to a range of social events, workshops, and activities for over 50s in your area. ¾ Upscale organised events ¾ Locally organised informal get-togethers ¾ Masterclasses ¾ Interactive activities ¾ Monthly zoom catch-up and fun quiz ¾ Preferential treatment from our selected business partners in your area (hotels, restaurants, beauty/grooming, gourmet foods)

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The First Annual Portsmouth Business Week, July 5th – 9th Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the Portsmouth Business Strategy Leadership Group are pleased to launch the first annual Portsmouth and District Business Week to celebrate and promote Portsmouth and District’s business community. Taking place from the 5th to 9th July 2021, the Portsmouth and District Business Week brings together key partner stakeholders across the city and neighbouring business communities to share their expertise, advice and know-how in a grand celebration of enterprise. There will be virtual and physical events taking place across the city and district from a variety of key businesses who will be sharing knowledge, wisdom and contacts to help you maximise your role in Portsmouth and beyond. Events are based on a variety of topics such as: Future of High Street, International Trade, Creative Industries, Self-Employment and more. By providing a variety of topics such as these, there should be something valuable for everyone to take away no matter the size or sector of their organisation. Whilst there are informative events and HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

webinars there are also opportunities to network with other Portsmouth businesses as well as informal social events such as a watersports event. “The inaugural Portsmouth and District Business Week is an exciting week to be involved in. The passion and energy that has pulled the week together to enable the region to celebrate the successes of business through these really challenging times, has been a privilege to witness. I am looking forward to attending as many events as possible, and getting a real opportunity to learn as much as I can about the diversity of businesses and opportunities in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas,” says Aaron Butson, Assistant Principal Business Employment and Skills at Havant and South Downs College and Chair of Portsmouth Business Strategy Leadership Group. Portsmouth Business Week launches on 5th July and is hosted by Aaron Butson alongside Ross McNally, Executive Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to announce that we will have a special guest speaker, Shevaun Haviland, the new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce who will share insights on the national picture for businesses and just how the exciting events featured across Portsmouth and District Business Week can help businesses to grasp opportunities and shape solutions.

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Portsmouth Business Week

Monday

Breakfast

Launch Event

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8:00-9:00

Morning

Angel Investment 9:30-11:00

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Lunch 11:00-14:00

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Thursday

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Celebrate Solent Online Networking 08:00-09:30

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Fresh Outlook, Future Prospects

Redundancy to SelfEmployment

Portsmouth Business Networking

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09:30-11:30

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Solving Your Business Pain Points in 2021

Working and Connecting in Portsmouth: Celebrate Growing Business Communities

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The Future of Portsmouth International Port 14:00-16:00 Afternoon

Help to Grow

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Portsmouth Creative IndustriesCreating the Fuwture 13:00-14:00

Early Evening 16:00-18:00

Evening 18:00-20.00

Understanding Your Customer

Power of Mindset

13:00-14:00

Let Your Adventure Continue: Watersports Event

Greentech South

Celebration Friday with Contribution from Partners

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250 in 100 17:30

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Skills for Jobs 16:00-18:00

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Business Excellence Awards Dinner

Events are shown as of time of publishing. Please see the events page on the Hampshire Chamber Website for up-to-date information. We are following government guidelines on social restrictions; events could change in format if any new restrictions are enforced.

For all of our events for Portsmouth and District Business Week please see our website: https://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/your-local-chamber/portsmouth-chamber/ Contact events.south@hampshirechamber.co.uk for more information.

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The perfect puzzle – inclusivity Media production company Drop the Mask Productions CIC (DTMP) was founded with a laptop and a dream by Director Gregory White with the ambition to create an inclusive workspace where individuals with mental and physical challenges never have to hide behind masks for their potential to shine. We felt that it was important to ask our Kick-starters their experience: “As a woman of colour, it’s not been easy to blend in and feel valued in society. I faced obstacles every day, from employers refusing to pronounce my name correctly to being told I did not fit in with the image of a company. At DTMP, I do not feel like an outsider. I have the opportunity to explore my ambitions without pretending to be someone else. I find the environment to be wholesome and we are all constantly learning from one another.” – Noorj “After months of searching for work, I am pleased to achieve the first step

towards my career thanks to the Kickstart scheme. I am deaf and DTMP has given me the opportunity to be myself whereas I have been rejected by other employers based on my inexperience. I’m very thankful that Greg and DTMP have given me a chance to grow and to show them my skills. Since I first came into their workplace, Greg and the staff have been so welcoming towards me that they have been willing to adapt their workplace environment to help assist me in settling into the role.” – Owen.

Giganet connects 100th home customer in Portsmouth 20 April 2021, Whiteley (Hampshire): On Friday, local internet provider, Giganet, installed its 100th home broadband customer in Portsmouth, on the new CityFibre network. Currently, 9,588 homes in Portsmouth can get full fibre broadband, following the first few months of CityFibre’s build. Work began in 2020 and Giganet started connecting customers in late February this year. These 100 local customers are amongst the first in the city to benefit from faster, more reliable full fibre broadband. Peter Clarke from Helena Road, Southsea, is officially Giganet’s 100th local customer enjoying the benefits of a hyperfast Giganet connection. Pictured here with his daughter-in-law Jo and dog Des, Peter opted for Giganet’s fastest package. This gives him and his family incredible download and upload speeds of up to 900Mb/s. “I’m really happy with my new connection.

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The installation was hassle free and took less than an hour. When it was complete, I did a speed test straight away and it’s lightning fast,” says Peter. Peter plans to use his new broadband to work from home, whilst the family use it for general browsing and streaming. The appetite for full fibre home broadband in Portsmouth has been immense. With hyperfast speeds, customers like Peter can work from home, stream their favourite shows and game at the highest level without worrying about the connection dropping out. Full fibre is the next generation of home broadband. To check whether your home can benefit, visit the Giganet Home site: http://bit.ly/100thPortsmouthCustomer

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DLM wins British engineering award DLM has showcased once again the remarkable capabilities of a small company going above and beyond in the design and manufacturing industry by winning a British Engineering Excellence Award (BEEA). The BEEAs were established in 2009 as a means to demonstrate the high calibre of engineering design and innovation within the UK. DLM situates itself in multiple sectors, including the offshore wind industry, subsea, marine, oil & gas and lifting & rigging. From the beginning, DLM has been a familyrun business, however since the takeover of another family eight years ago, DLM has undergone a significant overhaul. One of the very first changes was migrating to online processes opposed to paper, ensuring the business ran smoothly and more efficiently – one of multiple significant changes that saw the company win the British Engineering Excellence Award for Small Company of the Year 2020.

Employee engagement specialists back mental health charity, Mind Hampshire Chamber member Growth Partners has announced Mind as its Charity of the Year. Their commitment to supporting Mind is part of the company’s mission to make employers’ and employees’ lives easier, happier and healthier so businesses can thrive. “We recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing and the impact it can have on employees’ lives. By choosing Mind as our charity, we’re reemphasising our commitment to looking after employees and removing the stigma around mental health – we want everyone to feel able to talk openly about their wellbeing,” says Claire Antony, HR Partner at Growth Partners. The news comes as Mind declared a mental health emergency with more people having experienced a mental health crisis than ever previously recorded. The team completed Mind’s 100 Miles in May and has lots more fundraising ideas in the pipeline, including the development of open-source software for local businesses, a charity auction and a curry contest. To hear more about Growth Partners Charity fundraising, contact Sally Stacey: Email: Sally.Stacey@growthpartnersplc.co.uk Call: 07852518238 www.growthpartnersplc.co.uk

Is your business prepared for the bounce back? Lincolnwick Business Consultants & Resource Providers have taken inspiration from conversations with industry leaders across the UK to really identify the needs of businesses and their pain points in 2021. It is no secret that a lot of businesses have struggled over the past 18 months, but most experts believe the UK will bounce back stronger than ever. This will cause a lot of business to lack the required skills and resource to be able to cope with the impending rapid increase in demand.

At the start of lockdown it was generally accepted by most consumers that service levels from business would not be where they were pre-lockdown. However, we are now at a point where consumers expect businesses to have adequate working arrangements in place to best serve the needs of the

customers again. This is what we believe will be a key driver for businesses to retain customers throughout 2021, so it’s critical to have contingency support ready for when you need it. Please call 0800 861 1407 to find out more or visit www.lincolnwick.com

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Kickstart Scheme

Kickstart Scheme employability essentials The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements for young people aged 16-24, who are claiming Universal Credit. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is working alongside the British Chambers of Commerce and is a recognised gateway in coordinating business responses. Businesses of all sizes looking to create quality jobs for young people can apply to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The job placements should support the participants to develop the skills and experience they need to find work after completing the scheme. Hampshire Chamber has been an approved gateway for the Kickstart Scheme and has so far created over 750 job opportunities.

Funding Government funding is available for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions. There is also £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs, support, and training.

Training An important part of the grant application is evidencing the training and support you will provide. This includes: ¾ Support to look for long-term work, including career advice and setting goals ¾ Support with CV and interview preparations ¾ Supporting the participant with basic skills, such as attendance, timekeeping and teamwork ¾ Any uniform or equipment that the candidate will need ¾ Time given by an employee to train the candidate Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is tasked by the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) to make sure the training is completed for CV and cover letter writing and also interview techniques. To support employers who are not able to offer these as in-house training,

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Kickstart Scheme training courses have been created, specifically to support with your Kickstart Scheme grant application compulsory declaration and evidence that "you provide employability support to young people". All of the training we offer has been designed around the candidates that will be on the Kickstart Scheme, and we’re keen to help them to develop and move forward with their careers either with you or somewhere else at the end of their placements. We will be delivering the training through several of our local member businesses, Progress to Success, Skills for Business Training and Mission Performance. All these trainers will be giving their own unique take on the employability essentials training courses, whilst giving attendees the necessary skills needed to succeed. Whether you are looking for a career in IT, carpentry, digital marketing or looking to become the next Prime Minister, the skills required are universal and will set those on the scheme on their way to achieving their dream role.

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Meet our trainers: Progress to Success – Shelley Edwards Shelley Edwards is a life coach, business, corporate and executive coach, mentor, trainer, radio producer/presenter and yoga teacher. Shelley is passionate about life coaching and helping people make a difference and achieve success. Asa very natural coach, trainer and, mentor, Shelley delivers with an enthusiastic and driven approach. Shelley specialises in leadership and management, weight loss/well being, stress/anxiety, confidence and self esteem coaching, phobias and career coaching. Personal and team development is an important part of a person’s morale and motivation and drives organisational success. We can make this business aspect run smoothly for you. Please visit www.progresstosuccess.co.uk “I am really excited to be a part of helping young people secure a job by being a part of the Kickstart Scheme with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. “Coaching, training and mentoring is a huge passion of mine and helping people to make a difference in their lives. “Learning and development enables us to grow and live the life we wish to. I am delivering training workshops that provide support and give individuals the tools to boost their confidence and unlock their potential to take the necessary steps to finding employment. I know this scheme is already proving to be a big success and I value being involved.”

Skills for Business Training Ltd – Steve Jones and Carrie Foster Steve Jones is a well-known business coach, public speaker, trainer and consultant. Steve is an expert at creating ideas and strategies that build businesses, drive revenue and improve business position and performance. He has a passion for making companies and their products the best in their product category. Steve’s unique understanding of leadership and management, team building and motivation in business, coupled with his understanding, drive and enthusiasm, clearly set him aside as an expert. Having employed hundreds of people in his time, Steve knows exactly what an employer is looking for.

Mission Performance – Toby Wilsher Toby Wilsher has been a theatre director for 28 years, with an international reputation. His work as a writer and director has been seen in 31 countries to date, most recently in 2009 with a major project for the State Theatre of Turkey. We have partnered with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce to deliver the UK Government's mandated Kickstart training “Employability Essentials” and additional, optional training modules to give your Kickstart employees the best possible foundation for successful future employment. Mission Performance help organisations to bridge their capability gap, through targeted learning and development solutions, helping our clients to lead, communicate, coach and manage risk. Based in Hampshire, delivering training solutions across the UK and internationally. www.missionperformance.com

Carrie Foster is author of over 40 books including Employability Skills: Making the move to work, and Employability Skills: Putting your skills to work. She is Chief Examiner (HR Modules) for ABE Global, runs her own consultancy, Woman of Many Businesses, and is co-founder of 4iforum. In her role as a dialogic organisation development practitioner and facilitator she seeks to move beyond the classroom to deliver a more involved way of learning. Carrie uses her expertise to create hands on collective learning processes to actively involve participants in the transfer of knowledge, experimentation and participation. She is passionate about releasing the talent potential of those that she works with and seeks to move beyond the classroom to deliver a more involved way of learning. www.skillsforbusinesstraining.co.uk/

How to book onto Kickstart Training Hampshire Chamber has completed its first round of training courses with more dates coming. Keep an eye on our training page for more dates. https://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/training/ For Kickstart training enquiries contact: ben.mcdonald@hampshriechamber.co.uk. For information on the Kickstart Scheme or if you would like to hire a Kickstarter contact: Coral.benham@hampshirechamber.co.uk.

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Does your organisation spend every £1 as effectively as it could? When I was a CFO, my organisation spent £1.2m a day. Did I invest every £1 as well as I could? The answer is no. Not because we didn’t hunt down efficiency opportunities, but there is a limit to the resources available to secure savings, and you have to focus on the big wins. Often teams do not always know what ‘good’ looks like, or the assumption is supplier loyalty translates into best pricing and service. So what really gets in the way? We don’t like change; status quo and the path of least resistance feels the easiest

path until change feels too late. I am now putting my experience to use with Expense Reduction Analysts, a leading global network of expert cost optimisation consultants, with over 750 consultants, operating in more than 40 countries. To find out more, contact: James Rimmer Jrimmer@expensereduction.com 07801 550 403

Major new appointment for Trethowans Leading Southampton and Winchester law firm, Trethowans, has appointed Steve Cole as its new head of banking and finance. Steve’s recruitment represents a major statement by the firm, reflecting its continued commitment to the provision of dedicated banking and finance services to support its varied client base. As a leading banking and finance lawyer in the region, Steve has built an excellent reputation from advising on a broad range of complex financial transactions for banks, other institutional lenders and corporate borrowers, in a career spanning over 20 years.

Steve will lead the banking and finance practice at Trethowans, with responsibility for service delivery to existing clients, development of new business and management of a fastgrowing team.

Mike Watson, Trethowans’ managing partner, said: “Steve is one of the most preeminent banking lawyers in the south and his recruitment is testament to the continued investment we are making in our banking and finance practice.”

Basingstoke ISO/UKAS specialists supporting new medical technologies and COVID-19 testing Maintaining quality and compliance is never easy during a crisis. Working to ISO standards is one way to keep a steady course with checks and balances to counter the risks. This is especially important when bringing new products and services into today’s dynamic technology marketplace. QFactorial is pleased to be helping manufacturers, laboratories, medical centres and pharmacies to bring new

medical products and services onstream. Current clients include providers of medical scanning hardware and software, COVID-19 PCR kits, sampling, POCT and laboratory testing services. With our specialist knowledge of

certification and accreditation processes, we are working hard to support our clients on the journey to obtain critical approvals, including ISO13485, ISO17025, ISO15189 and ISO22870. This includes the initial ISO/UKAS application, professional documentation and audit preparation. By taking the strain in these areas, we make time and space for our clients to focus on their products and services.

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Oldfield Consultancy launches Kuinua Coaching Leadership Academy Oldfield Consultancy solves the most complex problems using the latest tech such as AI, data and analytics as well as providing analytical training and technical teams training. We have now launched our Kuinua Business and Lifestyle Leadership & Negotiation Training Academy for Professionals. Season 4 of our podcast is launching in August so check it out on all major platforms. Our Director, Marie Oldfield,

has been elected as Fellow of the Institute of Science and Technology as well as being invited to the College of Peer Reviewers for Rephrain and as an Expert Fellow for SpritePlus. www.kuinuacoaching.com www.oldfieldconsultancy.co.uk

Talk will give innovative businesses a head start Businesses that want to get ahead of their competitors can sign up for a talk by one of the region’s experts on intellectual property. James Cornford, who is a partner at Forresters, will be sharing advice on how securing patents, designs and trade marks can help protect the future of innovative businesses. The talk ‘IP: getting the basics right’ on June 16th is being featured as part of a virtual conference in the lead up to the Business Innovation South Expo. James said: “I’ll be answering some of the questions we get asked regularly by innovators and business leaders, such

as how to identify the many aspects of a business that can be protected. In today’s connected world, successful businesses need to protect themselves from copycats and competitors, and so it is essential that they know how to secure their intellectual property.” The talk on June 16th is free to attend. For tickets visit https://www.businessinnovationsouth. com/book-now/speaker/ webconferences

Archive migration trends TrueSwift manage migration projects for most enterprise email archive platforms. Since January, we are seeing trends that are increasing the demand for specific archive migration projects: Cloud archive migrations They are being driven from a compliance and governance perspective over and above eliminating on-premise archive maintenance and support costs. Compliance procedures are ever more complex and onerous, requiring improved retention and disposal policies. Our current migration projects include: - Moving from on-premise archive platforms to Office 365

- Migration of data between different cloud-based archives (e.g Mimecast to Proofpoint and Mimecast to Barracuda) PST Discovery is becoming a priority PST files are a headache and a serious threat to compliance and GDPR. How we help: https://www.trueswift.

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Importance of email marketing for SMBs Email marketing continues to be the primary driver of customer retention and acquisition for small and medium-sized businesses. In fact, 81% of SMBs still rely on email as their primary tactic for customer acquisition. There’s no surprise that with this widespread popularity, the return on investment (ROI) is massive. In other words, a well-thought-out email marketing strategy will make you money. In order to be successful, you’ll need:

a mailing list, compelling content, and great designs in mind. However, you should start by choosing the right email marketing software for your business. For example, the Really Simple System’s Email Marketing tool allows you to efficiently create, personalise, and optimise marketing emails that feel and look professional without requiring your own designers or IT support. Additionally, for long term success it’s advantageous to manage your email data within a CRM system (like Really Simple Systems) so your marketing team can easily analyse the success of your email marketing, and follow up on opportunities.

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Blake Morgan elects first female Chair Leading south coast law firm Blake Morgan has elected Kath Shimmin as its new and first female Chair. Four newly elected partners will also join the firm’s Board from 1 May. Named in the 2021 Legal 500 Hall of Fame, Kath has more than 25 years’ experience in the finance sector. She joined the firm in 1994 and was

promoted to partner in 1997. Since then, she has been focused on setting up, building and leading a specialist Banking and Finance practice within the firm. Kath replaces Bruce Potter, who has held the position since 2014 and will step down at the end of the financial year. In addition to Kath’s election to Chair, Blake Morgan has also welcomed partners Penri Desscan, Andrew Farmery, Sadak Miah and Richard Wade onto the Board, with effect from 1 May 2021.

Bounce back with clean energy Tackling climate change is on everyone’s mind, but how can businesses do their part? Here, energy consultants U4L share three recommendations to help you reduce costs with a cleaner energy strategy: Review your energy contracts Many suppliers now offer 100% renewable energy at no additional premium, so there’s no excuse to keep running your business on fossil fuels.

Implement efficient solutions Replacing ageing lighting and heating systems with modern solutions can help you use less energy overall and reduces your bills as a result.

Install an energy management system An EMS tells you how your business uses energy in real time, automates processes like turning off lights and helps you identify areas of wastage. The government has set a net zero target for 2050, but businesses are already working to get ahead and reduce their environmental impact now.

With relatively simple changes, we really can make a world of difference. U4L: info@u4luk.com 01202 800200

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Hampshire Chamber Events and Training

Training As more and more businesses navigate their way through the Brexit implications, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce have been on hand to deliver International Trade focused training courses throughout the past year. These training courses cover everything from those who are new to importing and exporting, right up to full bespoke training courses expertly put together by our trainers. The government funded Kickstart Scheme has been in full swing since the start of the year. This scheme has been aimed at providing young people aged 16 – 24 with fully funded work placements across the UK. As part of this scheme,

Confidence, Assertiveness and Self Awareness 8th June @ 10:00 – 12:30 £58.80 – £90 Import Procedures 14th June @ o9:30 – 12:30 £264 – £348 Strategies to Grow Your Business 18th June @ 13:00 – 14:30 – Free to members Preferential Rules of Origin/Customs Procedures (Virtual) 23rd June @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm £264 – £348 Export Documentation (Virtual) 1st July @ 9:30 – 12:30 £264 – £348 Customer Experience Mapping 6th July @ 10:00 – 12:30 £58.80 – £90

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Hampshire Chamber have been acting as a gateway assisting businesses to acquire placements and ensure they are suitably trained under the terms of the scheme. We have been using Chamber members Progress to Success, Mission Performance and Skill for Business Ltd to deliver these training courses. On top of the above, we still continue to deliver a diverse catalogue of training courses including Strategies to Grow your Business, Advanced Social Media, How to Make Money Whilst You Sleep and Customer Experience Mapping to name a few. For full details on our training courses please visit our website.

Customs Declaration Workshop (Virtual) 12th July @ 09:30 – 16:30 £336 – £420 How to Make Money Whilst You Sleep 13th July @ 12:30 – 14:00 Social Media for Beginners 21st July @ 09:30 – 12:30 – Free to members Strategies to Grow Your Business 6th August @ 13:00 – 14:30 – Free to members Advanced Social Media 25th August @ 09:30 – 12:30 Members £118.80 Non-members £180

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Hampshire Chamber Events and Training

Events The 21st of June is a date marked in all of our calendars. Too long have we been apart, too long have we delivered virtually and too long have we not made new personal connections in venues around the county. The 21st of June marks a new beginning for all. Things will look different, our events may look different, there will be new faces to meet and old friends to shake hands with, but there will remain the same high quality of networking, collaboration, and exciting events for you to get stuck into. Over a year of virtual events, we return to join forces with our Surrey neighbours to deliver our Have Your Cake and Eat It event. This event, which alternates between Hampshire and Surrey, gives local businesses the opportunity to connect and meet with businesses through both counties, whilst enjoying a slice of cake or two! July also welcomes the first Portsmouth and District

Hampshire and Dorset Online Meetup 9th June @ 10:00 – 11:30 Healthy Leadership, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Business 15th June @ 09:30 – 11:00 America Made Easy – How to Establish, Grow and Streamline Your US Business Activity 16th June @ 11:00 – 12:30 What Every Importer Needs to Know Before 1st July 2021 17th June @ 10:00 – 11:30 Have Your Cake and Eat It! 23rd June @ 14:00 – 16:00 Members/Non-members Portsmouth and District Business Week – Launch Event 5th July @ 08:00 – 09:00

Business Week (5th – 9th July). Portsmouth and District Business Week brings together key partner stakeholders across the city and neighbouring business communities to share their expertise, advice, and know-how in a grand celebration of enterprise. July also welcomes our first Meet the Chamber and Business Exhibition in over 15 months! This exhibition regularly welcomes over 120 businesses to various locations throughout the county and we are pleased to be delivering this at the beautiful Oakley Hall Hotel in Basingstoke. Throughout the rest of July and August, keep your eyes peeled for an adventure on the Solent at the Andrew Simpson Water Sports Centre, along with an exclusive tour of Danebury Vineyards and Al Fresco Dining at the Solent Hotel and Spa. Full information on our events can be found on our website.

Fresh Outlook, Future Prospects – Chamber of Solutions 6th July @ 9:30 – 11:00 Let Your Adventure Continue 7th July @ 13:00 – 14:30 £25 – £30 Meet the Chamber – Business Exhibition @ Oakley Hall Hotel 12th July @ 16:00 – 18:30 Danebury Vineyards – Exclusive Tour 14th July @ 14:00 – 16:00 £25 – £30 Al Fresco Networking in Style @ The Solent Hotel & Spa 12th August @ 12:00 – 14:30 Have Your Cake and Eat It! @ The Elvetham Hotel 25th August @ 14:30 – 16:30

We are following government guidelines with any live events that we have planned. Please be aware that these events may be changed or cancelled based on guidelines that are set out at that time.

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International Trade What Every Importer Needs to Know Before 1st July 2021 Tue

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Networking Meet the Chamber Oakley Hall Monday

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Business Theory Event Strategies to Grow Your Business Friday

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Sponsorship at Hampshire Chamber The Hampshire Chamber host a variety of events which can boost your profile within and beyond county borders.

Briefings Webinars Business Clubs Business Exhibitions Networking

We have an extensive range of packages available, please get in contact with: events.south@hampshirechamber.co.uk

Raising your profile through 2021 and beyond At the time of writing this article, businesses throughout the UK are steadily heading towards the ease of restrictions on the 21st June. The government has outlined the road map which will allow the return of a “new-normality.” As businesses open their doors, venues turn on their lights and we start to gather in numbers again, there is huge potential for growth and investment within businesses and the raising of profile within the community. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be able to offer a variety of sponsorship packages and exhibition shows which will assist businesses in promotion across the county and beyond. We are currently delivering our Meet the Chamber and Business Exhibition events in July, October and December at venues across the county which will welcome up to 200 attendees. These Meet the Chamber events are created to give you maximum opportunity for profile and growth and we will restrict the numbers of businesses from each sector for exhibiting to give you the best possible reach. Our Meet the Chamber events are free for businesses to attend, however, we only allow members of the Chamber to exhibit. If you would like to discuss membership please contact us at membership@hampshirechamber.co.uk to see how we can support you.

Meet the Chamber and Business Exhibition Sponsorship is a fantastic opportunity to present your business to over 100 local businesses and decision makers. Our sponsorship for these events will include a 10 minute speaker slot, an exhibition table, your logo and links onto all marketing material and much more. These events will promote and highlight your business and give you the opportunity to make new contacts in the surrounding areas and beyond. We are also able to offer a wealth of sponsorship packages ranging from digital webinars, breakfast briefings, Meet the Chambers and our flagship events such as the Boat Show Brunch. Through our sponsorship packages, we will manage the process every step of the way, whilst ensuring you receive maximum exposure through our various channels. Prices start as low as £150 + VAT with a reach into the thousands. Should you wish to discuss more about our sponsorship packages, exhibition tables or anything else around our events scene, please email us at events.south@hampshirechamber.co.uk

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Solent to be a Freeport The Solent has been selected by the government as one of the eight regions in England to be a Freeport. Freeports are an important part of the UK’s post-COVID economic recovery, and the Solent Freeport will unlock billions of pounds’ worth of investment, create tens of thousands of new jobs and level up our important coastal communities. Arrangements with government are currently being finalised, with a view to final confirmation of the tax sites and customs sites before the Freeport becomes operational at the end of the year. Freeports are areas designated by the government that will benefit from incentives to encourage economic activity. Freeports operate with both ‘tax’ and ‘customs’ sites. Tax sites will offer occupiers business rates relief and other incentives to support capital investment, skills and employment. Business rates growth generated at the tax sites can be retained locally and reinvested in the area. Customs sites will help enable the tariff-free movement of goods for both export and import through simplified customs procedures. The full business case is now being developed for approval by government

– MHCLG and HM Treasury – and the tax sites and customs sites are expected to be agreed by government in the coming months. Establishing the Solent Freeport will enable the creation of 52,000 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs including 26,000 direct jobs in the Solent and 26,000 in the wider UK supply chain. It is an investment in our future, providing both instant impact and long-term benefits. It will act as a magnet for an estimated £2 billion of extra investment comprising £1.4 billion from the private sector and £600 million in complementary public sector investment. The Solent has a track record in translating innovation and new technologies into commercial success, and there is an appetite for innovation and building sustainable, long-term

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opportunities now and in the future. Focused on the Solent’s most disadvantaged communities, high quality employment space will be created, with investment targeted at state-ofthe-art growth sectors and groundbreaking approaches to decarbonisation. Partnerships with our three worldclass universities and research assets, alongside a dedicated Solent Freeport Green Growth Institute will provide a centre of excellence in green skills and jobs to ensure local communities – and in particular our young people – can benefit from opportunities created. COVID-19 has widened the opportunity gap for the UK’s most deprived communities and a Solent Freeport provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reverse this. www.solentfreeport.com

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The AA launches “Yellow Paper” to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads The AA’s business services division has further pledged its support for SMEs with the launch of its new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. As the UK moves closer to switching to electric vehicle (EV) fleets, the AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as they navigate the journey. The UK’s almost six million SMEs have had a challenging 12 months, with preparations for Brexit and the impact of COVID-19. Although refreshing the SME fleet mix may not have seemed business critical, the journey to zero emission road transport for new cars and vans in 2030 – the government’s deadline for electrification – is picking up pace. Backed up by calls from the likes

of the British Chambers of Commerce, the right support will help SMEs embrace opportunities and get ahead of the EV curve. Luke Flinders, head of affinity partnerships, British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We warmly welcome this pledge of support for SMEs from the AA. Businesses have been busy adapting since the events of 2020 and early 2021 but it is hugely important smaller organisations aren’t overlooked. SMEs need clear advice and trusted partners in order to be able maximise the opportunities ahead.” Marc Samuel, head of SME and B2B telesales at the AA, added: “2020 was a year we will never forget and one that many businesses are still working hard to navigate. Now, more than ever, we want to ensure SMEs are front of mind and getting the support they need. “We’re at a really exciting point in automotive history and, looking ahead, there are many options for businesses

to embrace low emission vehicles and the benefits for their operations. I urge SMEs to lean on their partners, ask the difficult questions and make sure their voices are heard. “Indeed, we recently celebrated a 98th anniversary with one of our SME customers, which is a fantastic testament to our heritage of working with smaller businesses. We’re ready to listen, support and guide now, just as we have been for more than 100 years.”

Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. Our partnership with AA allows us to offer our members exclusive discounts to save on their fleet breakdown cover. Contact membership@hampshirechamber.co.uk for more information

Transport industry leader, Meachers Global Logistics, appoints Andy Sheppard as Depot Manager at Fair Oak, Hampshire Andy makes the transition into the new role within the company, after seven years as Transport Operations Manager for Meachers in Nursling, Southampton. Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services, has appointed a new Depot Manager to run its operations at Fair Oak near Southampton. The appointment follows Meachers’ acquisition of AFS Haulage at Fair Oak earlier this year, a move which will see the expansion of the company’s business by adding specialist vehicles, including HIAB and flatbeds, to its fleet. As Depot Manager at Fair Oak, Andy will play an integral role in Meachers’

continuity and running of specialist haulage services at the site, whilst overseeing and steering the company’s future plans for growth. Southampton-based Meachers Global Logistics has built an esteemed 60-year reputation in transport, warehousing and logistics solutions underpinned by exceptional customer service. Andy has an extensive professional background in the transport industry, having gained experience through roles in customs, operations, and container logistics. In his preceding role as Transport Operations Manager at Meachers Global Logistics, Andy significantly improved profitability whilst overseeing 70 drivers across the country, providing a service of excellence to customers. Gary Whittle, Commercial Director, Meachers Global Logistics said:

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“The reputation and success of Meachers Global Logistics is entirely reliant upon, and by virtue of, our talented and dedicated team. The development and promotion of people like Andy within the organisation is an integral part of evolution and growth not only for Meachers, but also for the individuals working for us, and for the transport industry as a whole.”

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We’re supporting fellow Hampshire Chamber members to become SMART Employers with our 18 months’ money back member offer. Become a SMART Employer and benefit from a suite of services and employee engagement tools including payroll, pensions, recruitment, HR legal advice, emotional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, employee discounts and occupational health. Call Sally on 07852 518238 or 01163 403116 or email sally.stacey@ growthpartnersplc.co.uk.

Free Money! Lincolnwick Business Consultants & Resource Providers According to market research firm IDC, companies lose 20% to 30% in revenue every year due to inefficiencies. At Lincolnwick we are offering FREE operational health checks to all Hampshire Chamber members to highlight where these savings can be made. Book a meeting now and start earning more tomorrow! Please contact Miles on 0800 861 1407 or at info@lincolnwick.com to find out more.

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Really Simple Systems is the awardwinning, super-easy CRM to help you build long lasting relationships, save time, and make more sales. With an integrated email marketing tool, our CRM software provides a centralised hub for all your sales and marketing, increasing efficiency, productivity and team collaboration, even when working remotely. Contact Really Simple Systems at ask@reallysimplesystems.com or visit our website for a free 14 day trial.

Tertulia Language is a company dedicated to teaching Modern Foreign Languages that works with highly qualified native tutors with broad teaching experience. Our language courses can be scheduled for individuals or small groups of professionals and can take place at your office or online. Content is tailored to the job specific needs and professional goals of employees. Special offer for Hampshire Chamber members. Contact 023 9343 0017 or email info@tertulia.co.uk.

Are you a Chamber member who would you like to appear on these pages? To make an offer contact us on 01329 242420, or email tom.colbeck@hampshirechamber.co.uk. We will need your offer and a logo or image in a jpeg format. The offers on the website are changing on a regular basis. Please remember to check the website for terms and conditions for each offer. For full information on the offers and others like them please visit our website http://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/chamber_ discounts_offers. FREE offers as part of your membership.

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Enjoy the benefits of our Online Membership Package: Connect your business

Grow your Business

This membership package allows businesses to maximise promotional opportunities from the comfort of their own surroundings. The Chamber runs monthly virtual networking, giving the opportunity to engage with other like-minded businesses, gain new contacts and exchange offerings. Our comprehensive programme of online networking includes Speed Networking, Chamber of Solutions sessions and informative talks with inspirational speakers. These events are often supported and organised in conjunction with our neighbouring Chambers, delivering a united approach throughout the business community. A full list and booking information can be found at:

Our Business Development opportunities for Online Members include:

www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/events Our Online Membership Package gives you:

Use of the Hampshire Chamber Member logo for your literature and website

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Raise your Profile The Chamber has many marketing and media channels to help you raise your profile:

Hampshire Chamber’s Business News Magazine Our Online Membership Package gives you: Unlimited access to our eMagazine New Member listing and profile upon joining Post FREE Member to Member offers on our website

Inclusion in 2 FREE Chamber eNewsletters reaching over 1,100 businesses Social Media coverage and promotion across Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Member-Member E-Shot Inclusions for just £99+VAT Exhibition stands at our Meet the Chamber events for £95+VAT

Keep up to speed with our eNewsletter and informative updates on the business community

Training - Upskill your workforce The Chamber offers a wide range of training courses ranging from sales and marketing, strategies to grow your business, credit control and export documentation workshops. Courses are available both in our training room and online. We can also arrange bespoke in-house training on request. For Online Members we offer: FREE Online Training Workshops, hosted by our experienced partners, offering a range of topics (Excluding paid training courses) Discounted fees for paid in-house and online training courses

Join now Our Online Package is available at £100+VAT for businesses that wish to utilise our online benefits. To find out more, email membership@hampshirechamber.co.uk, or alternatively phone us on 01329 242420/01256 338482.

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Welcome to our New Members

ACP Freight Services Limited Stacey Webber Unit 1, 373/375 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QG 023 9286 2112 www.acpfreight.com The founding members of ACP have worked together as a team since 1990. Once we had accepted the challenge of starting ACP Freight Services in 1996, our commitment to providing high levels of service meant the business began to steadily grow. We have only succeeded as a business because of our commitment to treating all stakeholders equally,

5 West Limited Karen Rigden-Murphy Unit 12 Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

regardless of whether they are a sub-contractor, a full-time employee, or a customer. And with the understanding that by providing an environment where our people feel secure and valued as individuals, as well as part of the organisation overall, they will be happier and therefore provide a higher quality and more efficient service.

Access to Export

Age Concern

Limited

Hampshire

Andrew Willers

Natalie Hutchins

Southampton, Hampshire

Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6DX

023 9252 4343 www.alexthomsonracing.com

01489 892666 www.accesstoexport.com

Founded in 2003, Alex Thomson Racing is today one of the most widely respected offshore sailing teams in the world. The 25-strong Alex Thomson Racing team operates from the business’ headquarters on the south coast of England, where the current HUGO BOSS boat is berthed.

Access to Export Ltd. provides a comprehensive range of tailored international trade services to help companies to engage and develop their export activities successfully and profitably, whilst being fully compliant with all applicable international regulations and standards.

Join us N W!

01962 868545 www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk Age Concern Hampshire is an independent Registered Charity, passionate about supporting people aged 50+ throughout Hampshire. We use our knowledge and experience to provide services that support, empower and reassure people to live as independently as they can.

E: membership@hampshirechamber.co.uk T: 01329 242420 or 01256 338633

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Welcome to our New Members

BF Engineering Services Limited Sean Cooper Unit 9, Palmers Road Industrial Estate, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DH 023 9249 8080 www.bfes.co.uk As leading commercial catering equipment specialists, BF Engineering Services Ltd offer specialist design consultancy, products, project management, installation, scheduled maintenance programmes and reactive emergency services to commercial catering establishments. Focused on quality service, value and maintaining long term customer relationships.

Drop the Mask Productions CIC Gregory White The Incuhive Space, Mayflower Close, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4AR 07401 602260 www.dropthemask.co.uk Drop the Mask is a community interest company that specialises in IT support, IT training and producing all forms of digital media including film, documentaries and remote conferencing and facilitation. We support inclusion in every way we can.

Expense Reduction Analysts James Rimmer Southampton, Hampshire 07801 550403 uk.expensereduction.com ERA has been a leading global network of expert cost optimisation consultants for over 25 years, offering strategic advice to identify and deliver practical solutions through a proven methodology to cut expenditure through optimising indirect costs, improving supplier relationships, delivering Value Through Insight to your business. To find out more, get in touch.

Focused Events Limited Diana Marshall Townhouse Farm, Coolham Road, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3EW 01798 812704 www.focusedevents.com Focused Events has always been about safety, professionalism, value-formoney and fun. If you want to enjoy your bike on a race circuit with like-minded people, then look no further. Our team of current and retired world and British champions work exclusively with Focused Events. When you join one of our events in the UK or Europe, you know you’re in safe hands.

Freedom IOW Limited Fran Graves Lymington, Hampshire 01590 678739 www.freedomcaregroup.co.uk Freedom Care Group has 20 years experience in providing childcare and children’s support services to local authorities, families and businesses. As an organisation we pride ourselves on our flexible and accessible solutions along with our can do attitude. We serve Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight however some services are available UK wide.

InSync Support Services

Lincolnwick Business Consultants & Resource Providers Miles Hall Andover, Hampshire 0800 861 1407 www.lincolnwick.com We are a ONE-STOP-SHOP. We craft tailor made solutions from best-inclass associates with the addition of project management and service delivery oversight. The results we create for our clients is peace of mind that everything is in safe hands and importantly more time back in their diary to focus on other matters.

People First Limited Shay McConnon Marine House, 24 Marine Drive, West Barton on Sea, BH25 7Q J 01425 612610 www.anevenbetterplacetowork. com/introducing-shay-mcconnon Shay has written 18 books, spoken on leadership and culture issues in 20 countries and awarded a fellowship by the Professional Speakers Association. He is a psychologist, creator of a global, online culture programme and loves working with organisations on ‘people issues’.

Solventis Limited Tom Sexton

Romsey, Hampshire

Compton House, The Guildway, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU13 1LR

07739 959742 www.insyncsupport.co.uk

01483 203224 www.solventis.net

InSync Support Services is about partnerships, people, and community. We provide soft services to your business such as office cleaning, carpets, windows, washrooms and many more. We are a real living wage employer and believe that all business is local.

Solventis is a major chemical solvent supplier and one of the largest producers of coolants, antifreeze, brake fluids and aircraft de-icing fluids in Europe. From our state-of-the-art, purposebuilt manufacturing facility in Antwerp, we produce a wide range of automotive products in bulk that we distribute.

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Welcome to our New Members

across the globe.

Steamship Shieldhall Charity Nigel Philpott Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire 0844 357 2329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk Award-winning Steamship Shieldhall is a heritage steamship based in the Port of Southampton. A member of the National Historic Fleet, she has a sailing programme between May-September, and is available for charters, filming, day meetings and functions.

Ami Norris Digital Ami Norris Gosport, Hampshire 023 9252 5922 www.aminorris.com Digital Marketing.

Business Communication Consultants Limited John Ledgister Tech House, 59 Highdowns, Hatchwarren, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4RH 0203 862 4900 www.bccuk.co Business Communication Consultant.

UK Body Talk Limited Alina Jenkins 78 York Street, London, W1H 1DP

Virtual Build – Architectural Studio Jason Lawford Fareham, Hampshire

07415 108044 www.ukbodytalk.com We help companies and individuals increase the impact of very meeting, presentation and conversation to transform your business results. From corporate training programmes to online workshops, we can create a bespoke coaching package to help you achieve your communication goals.

de Mellow & Co Wealth Management Jake Reynolds

07733 367779 www.virtualbuild.co.uk We have worked in a Full 3D BIM environment since 1989, to design and achieve planning permission for thousands of homes, businesses, and public facilities throughout the south of England. Working in Full 3D from Concept through to Planning, ensures our drawings fully coordinate, and the vast majority of design and construction issues can be addressed in the virtual space, long before the contractor starts on site.

J&D Consultancy Limited David Roberts Chichester, Hampshire

The Old Calf Pen, Park Farm East Street, Hambledon, Hampshire, PO7 4SB 07715 381409 www.demellowandco.co.uk

07501 373730 Energy Consultant in the UK retail and I&C sector.

Softinvest Technologies Ltd

Financial Advice.

Eugen Iliescu

Intamet Limited

Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1HS

Gordon Rowe Unit 11 The IO Centre, Stephenson Road, Segensworth South, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RU 01329 843355 www.intamet.com Stainless steel & nickel alloy stockholders and distributors.

01243 112414 www.softinvest.co.uk IT Software for Digital Transformation.

Winchester House Clearance Claire Golding Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire 07967 504030 www.winchesterhouseclearance.co.uk Clearance Provider.

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