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By Ross McNally, Executive Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

eflecting on 2021, Brexit uncertainty as well as the COVID-19 pandemic have been significant challenges for businesses across Hampshire and the rest of the UK.

Throughout this year, the Chamber has worked to inform and support business in Hampshire through these struggles with the ongoing Chamber of Solutions series, International Trade webinars and training to cover new processes and rules, informing of available government financial and information support as well as supporting government schemes such as the Kickstart Scheme where we have created jobs for thousands of young people who have been out of twork. Hampshire Chamber was excited to host the Boat Show Lunch in September; this has been the first major in person event that the Chamber has hosted in 18 months. The opportunity for Hampshire Chamber members and other local businesses to network in person again is a step forward towards normality. Looking towards 2022, we will continue to support businesses through the ‘new normal’ and are excited to work with our members in the new year.

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Hampshire Chamber Events and Training

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Mentoring experience with the University of Westminster: the Mentor, the Mentee and the Mentor Officer At the start of the year, Surrey Translation Bureau’s Head of Project Management, Jessica Truelsen, was invited to take part in a mentorship scheme with language graduates from the University of Westminster. Jessica is very passionate about inclusivity across the languages industry for those at varying stages of their career, so she jumped at the chance to show potential newcomers what the industry can offer and how they can find their place within it. The mentor application process was quick and simple and, once accepted, Jessica was invited to a training session that outlined key mentoring skills, as well as some dos and don’ts around confidentiality and safeguarding. After the training session, she received her mentee’s details fairly quickly, who then promptly got in touch to organise their first session together. From the first meeting it was clear that Kalina was thoroughly engaged in the programme and was committed to getting the most out of their sessions. Jessica covered some general careers topics such as CVs and cover letters, best practice for job applications, and tips for interviews. They also discussed what industry-specific roles would suit Kalina’s interests and identified some relevant CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses she could attend over the summer. Jessica adds, “Overall, I found the mentoring experience to be very rewarding; the flexibility of the programme meant that planning was effortless and having a student who was enthusiastic and wanted to learn as much as possible made all the difference. I would definitely recommend the programme to professionals and future students, and I’m thoroughly looking forward to seeing a friendly face in the industry in a few months’ time!” Kalina Mendy, the mentee, also shares her experience, “I joined the sessions unsure about where my career path was going post university. Throughout these meetings, Jessica created a space where I could openly discuss and ask questions about project management, Jessica’s own professional development and working within the language industry. I was also given insight into the daily activities of a project manager and offered support and advice about entering the industry post university. “Overall, my experience as a mentee with Jessica was insightful, confidence-boosting and extremely inspiring. HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

I would highly recommend that anyone considering a career in the language industry make use of this amazing opportunity and reach out.” Sonal Sohal, Senior Mentor Officer at the University of Westminster, further adds, “Jessica has made a significant impact towards Kalina’s development. Having an engaged mentor such as Jessica can make a major difference to a student’s experience of the early years of their career.” The University of Westminster Career Mentoring Schemes aim to connect students and recent graduates with professionals for a long-term mentoring relationship. Mentees benefit from the expertise and insight of their mentors, allowing them to grow personally and professionally with their mentor’s support over three to six months, giving them the confidence to take their next steps toward a successful future career. If you are interested in a mentoring experience with the University of Westminster, please get in touch with their mentoring team at career-mentoring@westminster.ac.uk.

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B2B Expos unveil new look to mark 10th anniversary Hampshire-based event organisers B2B Expos, formerly Memo Events, is getting a makeover with a new logo and brand identity. The firm, which has been organising events for professionals and local businesses since 2011, has unveiled its rebrand with a simplified logo and a bold new colour scheme to mark the company’s 10th anniversary. The brand update is set to be rolled out across the company’s marketing, social media platforms and live events from November. “We’re delighted to announce our rebrand,” explained entrepreneur and founder, Matthew Larcome. “As we look

ahead to the next 10 years, our goal is to connect businesses more than ever. “During the pandemic we had an opportunity to rethink our future and the rebrand formed part of our plan to help take our network to the next level.” In addition to the rebrand, B2B Expos has also announced the launch of brand new expos taking place in 2022 and new B2B services that aim to connect and promote local businesses. To help celebrate the rebrand, a VIP drinks reception will take place at the firm’s forthcoming Southampton Business Expo on 25 November at the Hilton Hotel, Ageas Bowl. To find out more about the business expos taking place across Hampshire or to register for free tickets for upcoming events, go to b2bexpos.co.uk. 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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Get Inspired is back for 2022! EBP South (inc. Basingstoke Consortium) are proud to announce that Get Inspired will be returning to Portsmouth on the 26th January 2022, Basingstoke on the 3rd February 2022 and Test Valley on the 24th March 2022. Jen Laidlaw, Project Manager at EBP South said, “The Get Inspired events provide a platform for students to learn about the different career roles available in their area and to meet local employers. These encounters can have a huge impact on their future career paths.” This event provides businesses with a fantastic opportunity to help bridge the skills gap and encourage young people to start thinking about their future careers. Businesses are invited to exhibit with an interactive activity that gives young people a practical insight into careers in their industry. If you are a business that would like to exhibit please book your stand by visiting: https://www.ebpsouth.co.uk/Pages/Events/ Category/events-for-businesses.

Eflorist and Ihampers preparing for the festive season! Eflorist had a lovely and time meeting fellow exhibitors and visitors face to face, hearing how everyone’s adapted over the last 18 months, having attended the PA show in London and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce networking events. It was reassuring to see we can hold such events while keeping each other safe. It was exciting to discuss how we could help businesses with their corporate gifting, especially for those companies who are not yet able to celebrate together. We are working very hard to prepare for Christmas 2021 with our new festive hamper range already proving to be very popular. Our inhouse florists are busy preparing our winter floral range and we can’t wait to show you all. We are looking forward to networking with you all at the next few Chamber of Commerce events! https://www.ihampers.co.uk/corporate-hampers-cn5.

Tourism South East (TSE) is the umbrella destination management organisation for the South East of England As a not-for-profit membership organisation, TSE supports the largest geographical tourism area in the country, contributing a total tourism spend of over £12 billion to the UK economy in a normal year. TSE directly supports members and destination partners, covering the full spectrum of the tourism industry, from small to medium enterprises (SMEs)

to large multi-national and national businesses. TSE was formed in 1976. Since then, it has guided and supported the sector through tourism booms and industry-specific crises. TSE has a wealth of experience and expertise to draw upon to fulfil its aims to play a leading role on behalf of the tourism industry and the broader visitor economy, to ensure businesses and destinations are supported through the current recovery and subsequent upturn and to develop the growth areas within the organisation, identifying efficiencies and development in core areas.

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Hotel supports Make-A-Wish Foundation During the month of September, in partnership with Disney and MakeA-Wish Foundation, The Elvetham Hotel was transformed into a Disney themed Enchanted Manor exclusively hosting over 140 poorly children and their families for a once in a lifetime Disney experience. Throughout the experience, children were able to meet their favourite Disney

characters, including Mickey and friends, Disney Princesses and characters from Toy Story, Frozen and many more. During their two night stay, the families took part in a number of special activities such as a Marvel Experience, Pixar Carnival, Princess meet and greet, Jedi training and many fun crafts and games. Each evening, families were entertained by a magical stage performance by Disney characters, whilst enjoying a delicious three course meal with Disney inspired food from our very own chefs. It was an honour to help provide such a magical event and bring joy to these special families after a troubling two years.

https://www.elvethamhotel.co.uk/ Tel. 01252 844 871 Email. enq@elvethamhotel.co.uk”.

Annual planning for business owners Creating an annual plan identifies where your business should be at the end of the year and what actions are needed to get there. Business coach Steve Mullins from ActionCOACH Portsmouth explains two key areas your annual plan should cover: Set goals – The first stage of any planning process is to be clear on the goals you’re looking to achieve. We advise having 3 – 5 clear goals for your business which will allow you to

stay focused on what’s most important. Goals should be specific, measurable, and they should push you but also be achievable. Build your strategies – Once you have a clear set of goals, you can build the strategies that will support you achieving these. Think of strategies as a set of actions; what do you need to do in order to get you to where you want to be? You need to engage your team in what they need to do and by when so you can hold them accountable. Want to know more about annual planning? Visit our website for details of our next workshop on 19th November 2021.

(Please note we’ve used a tracked link to our website https://hubs.ly/H0Y_6CL0).

Five Hampshire hotels now under new management Valor Hospitality Partners, a global, fullservice hotel management company, recently announced the addition of 17 IHG® Hotels & Resorts to its UK portfolio, five of which are in Hampshire. The properties include Holiday Inns in Farnborough, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Southampton, and Fareham. Each of the properties represent well-positioned, branded hotels that offer a range of amenities for travellers, some of

which include full leisure clubs with swimming pools and spa amenities, as well as recently renovated guestrooms, public spaces, dining outlets and meeting and event venues. Many of the hotels will also receive further upgrades and, in some cases, possibly up-branding. With the addition of the Hampshire Holiday Inns, Valor Hospitality’s UK portfolio now comprises 34 hotels in strategic locations, placing it at the forefront of recovery as the global hospitality industry bounces back from COVID-19. For more information on Valor Hospitality Partners, visit valorhospitality.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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Bespoke galley ranges Wathen marine catering equipment services are pleased with the start to the 3rd Quarter of the year with orders up on their bespoke galley ranges. Manufacturers of high-quality stainless-steel galley ranges of varying sizes and voltages to suit, Managing Director Ieuan Wathen reported, “We have seen an increase in orders for our bespoke galley ranges. “These are built to withstand some very tough conditions. It is great we are getting back to pre Covid levels. We stayed open throughout the pandemic as critical suppliers to the RN and now we are seeing an increase in commercial marine use too.” www.wathenmarine.com.

Eco friendly – blowing hot and cold Air Improve, a specialist airconditioning and ventilation company based in Winchester, has been trading since 1982. F Gas Certified, it installs airconditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the south of England. Not only capable of cooling, air conditioning can also heat rooms. Premises range from retail, hospitality, offices, server rooms and galleries to surgeries, hospitals, wine cellars, schools and castles. The 14-strong team has been boosted by the appointment of three graduate project engineers, Will Hughes, Callum Honey and Nayeb Miah. Working with an established client base, they carry out commercial and domestic site visits, and design, through to overseeing installation and ongoing maintenance. With greater desire for energy efficiency across all built environments, Air Improve is receiving enquiries from new sectors which wish to learn more about air-conditioning.

Quiet, affordable and efficient, installation may save money on overall energy costs in the long-term.

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OC International continues growth surge OC International, the umbrella of Oldfield Consultancy, has recently won two major defence projects.

OC International will be working on the business case for Cyber Capability for the Ministry of Defence and facilitating procurement of evidence based solutions. We will also be working on a behavioural project around doctrine which will involve teaching and learning concepts and an AI implementation.

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OC International are now signed up to the USA Procurement System as well as winning places on multiple UK frameworks and we look forward to ending 2021 in a busy fashion, looking forward to 2022. www.oldfieldconsultancy.co.uk enquiries@oldfieldconsultancy.co.uk.

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3 ways to boost resilience at work With hybrid working, boundaries are so important to maintain resilience and wellbeing, which are directly linked to one another. Make boundaries and stick to them and you’ll soon feel the difference! Here are three tips you can try: 1. Make a weekly work schedule and stick to it – no hopping on a call pre-working hours or working late (no-one wants to get emails in the evening). If you say you don’t work on Fridays, then don’t! 2. Take your breaks. Regular 5-10 minute breaks to make a drink or get outside and feel the fresh air will help generate energy. Make sure you take a lunch break. When we are stressed our digestive systems don’t work properly and our energy dips – give your body the space and time it needs to function! 3. Don’t book meetings in back-to-back – give yourself time to process the last conversation and prepare for the next one – the person you’re meeting will appreciate this too. www.thejoydept.co.uk emily@thejoydept.co.uk 07922865303.

Help To Grow: Management With Rishi Sunak’s £520M ‘Help To Grow’ scheme delivered by the University of Portsmouth now well underway, it seems the 12-week Help to Grow: Management programme is being well received by businesses. ‘This is a thought provoking and detailed course, with relevant content in a fantastic mixture of online and in person teaching, allowing you time to work as well as improve skills. It has already added value to business, and will help in areas that need improvement or highlight those that need other outside input, as well as cement current understanding. No one person can be fabulous at everything despite their best efforts.’ – Rosie Bouillon-Barrett, Head of Finance at SeaCat Services ‘The programme offers incredible value for money – you don’t get the opportunity to get world class business support and mentoring every day so grab it while you can. The programme takes a structured look at everything you need to have in place in your business, and provides a toolkit that works not only today, but that you can come back to time and time again, as your business evolves.’ – Geoff Wilkinson, Managing Director at Wilkinson Construction Consultants Ltd.

Xebra Accounting: a new approach to accounting Xebra Accounting are a visionary, award winning bespoke accountancy and business advisory firm based in Hampshire. We are passionate about helping owner managed businesses and start-ups to achieve personal and business goals, by putting you in control of your finances so you can reduce your hours, make more profit, and grow your business. We have provided support and advice to many businesses during the last 18 months to help them overcome the challenges that they have faced and are proud to offer a different proactive approach to your accounting needs. At Xebra Accounting we hold regular webinars throughout the year, including Xero and targeted business workshops which

will focus on different aspects of running your business and provide the tools to make the changes necessary to take your business forward. See all our upcoming events on our website www.xebraaccounting.co.uk. Contact us today if you are looking for business advice or accounting services. emma@xebraaccounting.co.uk 023 8000 1313 https://calendly.com/xebraaccountingfareham/discoverycall.

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Customs Declaration Training delivered via Zoom

Tuesday 30th November 2021

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 30th November workshop please visit https://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/event/customsdeclaration-workshop-virtual-10/ 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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Training November 2021 3rd Export Documentation 10th Inward/Outward Processing

30th Customs Declaration Training

A multi-million pound economic boost forecast following recordbreaking year for cruise at Portsmouth International Port

December 2021 8th Preferential Rules

of Origin/Customs Procedures

January 2022

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, 2021 is set to become the most successful in Portsmouth International Port’s history for cruise operations, with a record number of days alongside, maiden calls, and forecast economic growth for the city, published in a report to Portsmouth City Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 5 October. By the end of the year the port is expected to see over 130 days of ships alongside, in comparison to the last previous high of 65. The port has seen the most ever maiden calls, with eight new cruise ships coming to Portsmouth for the first time including TUI’s Marella and Marella Explorer 2, the world largest square-rigged sailing vessel, Golden Horizon, Regent’s Seven Seas’ Splendor, Fred Olsen’s Borealis. Virgin Voyages launched their world first passenger sailing from the city on their brand ship Scarlet Lady, which at 277m is the now the largest ship ever managed by the port. Finally luxury line Viking launched their first UK based turnarounds from the city, and also the inaugural departure for their brand new vessel Viking Venus. The port also hosted its first naming ceremony, which saw Saga’s Spirit of Adventure christened in Portsmouth with a traditional bottle smashing event, live streamed across the globe. In August the port also managed three cruise ships at one time, making use of multi berths. With plans to create a terminal extension to accommodate the anticipated increase in cruise passengers due to be completed by spring 2023, an independent assessment from Oxford Economics on the value of cruise growth to the city over a 40 year period from 2021 has been estimated securing £205m for UK GDP per annum. The terminal transformation development will support an average GDP contribution of £43 million per annum to the Portsmouth City Council area over a 40-year period. Mike Sellers, Portsmouth International Port’s director, said: “While this has been a difficult couple of years for the industry, what we have seen is real creativity from cruise lines in how they operate, which has included operating in different ways for the UK market. “The whole team has worked tirelessly to manage an incredibly busy period and the results speak for themselves. “Our ambition has been to consistently grow within the small to medium sized market and this strategy is proving to be successful. “We are attracting lines new to the UK market that complement the current cruise offer in the south of England. “Our terminal extension is an essential infrastructure development to support this this upward trend and I’m pleased that work will soon start to take shape.” The port will be exploring ways to capture data from passengers on the number of overnight stays and joint work that can be done through our partners to maximize opportunities for hotels and attractions in the city.” www.portsmouth-port.co.uk.

11th Incoterms Rules 25th Understanding Export 26th Methods of Payment

February 2022 3rd Import Procedures 10th Preferential Rules of Origin

24th Customs Procedures & Documentation

March 2022 8th Export Documentation For further information please visit: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/ training/

Christmas Opening Hours Wednesday 22nd December — Normal hours Thursday 23rd December — 9.00am - 3.00pm Friday 24th December — CLOSED Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th December — CLOSED 29th/30th December — 9.00am - 4.00pm (closing for one hour between 1.00pm - 2.00pm) Friday 31st December — 9.00am - 12.00pm Monday 3rd January 2022 — CLOSED Tuesday 4th January — Normal hours resume

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Trethowans’ excellent service praised by clients in the Legal 500 Southampton-based law firm, Trethowans, has once again been recommended by its clients and listed as a leading firm in the latest edition of the Legal 500 – a research and ranking publication renowned in the legal industry. Trethowans is recognised as a top tier law firm for its services in Corporate & Commercial, Licensing, Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate and Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence (claimant). One client commented: “This practice is very much unique. The whole team cares about their clients and goes the extra mile to ensure clients’ objectives are met 100%”. Another said: “The advice is pitched perfectly and the breadth of service offering ensures there is nothing that they cannot assist with.” The firm is also specifically recommended for its work in Agriculture & Estates, Banking & Finance,

Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Employment Law, Family Law and newly listed area, IT & Telecoms. Trethowans commercial property and commercial litigation teams both increased their rankings and were praised for their “well-connected, multi-service sector teams that offer a comprehensive approach to legal advice”. A number of partners were praised in the latest Legal 500, including ‘leading individuals’ Kelvin Farmaner and Bethany Blamire (Insurance & Regulatory) and Lucy Gleisner (Corporate) as well as ‘next generation partners’ Emma Wilders-Pratt (Family) and Mihiri Gajraj (Private Client). Managing Partner Mike Watson, commented: “The praise given by our clients is an incredible reflection of the hard work that our teams put in on a day-to-day basis, going over and above what is expected in order to deliver an exceptional service to our clients, especially during the difficulties of the pandemic. We would like to

thank everyone who took the time to recommend Trethowans during the research process.” The Legal 500 is a leading directory of the legal profession. It highlights practice area teams which provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice through an independent and impartial research process, speaking to clients and other professionals. Trethowans has been offering legal services to businesses and individuals in the south for over 150 years with offices in Southampton, Salisbury, Poole, Bournemouth and Winchester. For more information, please visit: https://www.trethowans.com.

Administrators of long established clothing retailer looking for a buyer Hampshire based Portland Business Recovery has been appointed administrators of Devon based Samuel Daw & Company Limited, a family owned business that specialises in schoolwear, menswear and formal suit hire. Trading originally started in 1874 although the company’s operations commenced in 1948. Portland is now looking for a buyer for the long established clothing retailer, via Lambert Smith Hampton. Trading will continue in order to maintain goodwill in fulfilling backorders for local schools. Trading from a single high street location in Barnstaple, the business has suffered trading losses which resulted in cashflow problems and accumulated debt. A loss of some school contracts as well as changing market trends further added to their financial predicament. These losses were absorbed in previous years, but were exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19

and subsequent lockdowns. Portland Director Steve Godwin commented: “We yet again see another successful retail business go into administration due to the knock on effects of COVID-19 restrictions. Despite Daw & Co’s diverse market and customer base, which included local businesses’ workwear, schools and educational establishments as well as the general public, the sudden drop in sales has meant that it is no longer financially viable for it to continue to trade. It is

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unfortunate to see another much loved business, such as Samuel Daw & Co, fall victim to the worldwide pandemic. Once furlough and government support ends in September, and as businesses are required to budget for the repayment of deferred debt and Bounce Back and CBILS Loans, we could see many more of them struggle to meet their financial commitments. This could lead to insolvency and ultimately mean that many well-known brands may disappear forever.”

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Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in legal services, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing consultancy, architecture, IT services, and more. Businesses across Great Britain are already reaping the rewards by gaining better control of their energy bills. Are you ready to join them? What can smart meters do for your business? 1. Provide accurate bills enabling better cashflow 2. Make your bills simpler saving time for other tasks 3. Help you to do your bit for the environment

Say goodbye to estimated bills and hello to your new smart meter Estimated bills can be inaccurate and inefficient which means that you might be overpaying for the services you are using. Stay in control, save money, and save time by only paying for the energy your business uses.

Save time for other tasks Your company is innovative, trusted, responsible, and engaged so you need business solutions which are the same. The key to greater productivity is to work smarter, not harder. With a smart

meter, you can continue to do what you do best, while your smart meter provides accurate bills, without needing to provide manual meter readings. This saves precious time and energy to focus on your business priorities.

By using a smart meter, your business can positively contribute to a cleaner and greener world From the moment your smart meter is installed, you are helping create a smart energy system which could ultimately help reduce our carbon emissions as a nation. Businesses across Great Britain are working to positively contribute to a cleaner and greener world. Using a smart meter is a step in the right direction to help you cut down on energy waste and make your business more sustainable. Firms with 10 employees or fewer could be eligible and installations can be arranged at a convenient time to ensure minimal interruption to your business and your clients. Find out more about what a smart meter can do for your business https://bit.ly/2YQTdRk. Contact your energy supplier or broker today and see if you are eligible. 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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Portsmouth Guildhall is now open for all your business event requirements! A unique and iconic venue, centrally located in the heart of Portsmouth, the Guildhall has a range of flexible conference and meeting spaces, including a 2,000 seat auditorium to accommodate all your event needs. Easily accessible by road or rail with car parking in the vicinity, the Guildhall is available for part or exclusive use, offering quality on-site catering, technical support, hospitality opportunities and excellent value for money. The Guildhall’s nine versatile spaces can be set in a range of formats to suit events of all sizes, each room with its own fascinating history, character and stunning features. Immerse your delegates in the rich heritage and dramatic architecture of this inspirational setting which hosts worldclass entertainment and has seen the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Pink Floyd and Bastille all perform over the years. A competitive Day Delegate package is available which

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includes room hire, refreshments, WIFI, screen and projector. Known for their sell-out Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties and party packages, the venue is in high demand for AGMs, networking and team building events, dinners and awards shows. With 125 years of experience hosting world-class events, your event is safe in the Guildhall’s hands. Their dedicated and professional team will guide you from initial enquiry to post event, ensuring that every detail is meticulously delivered. Book a show round today: 023 9387 0182 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

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The Gurkha Museum Special stories of comradeship, service and sacrifice and the unprecedented bond between soldiers from countries half a world apart. Telling the story of this unique fighting force, from its origins in the Anglo-Nepal War of 1814-16 to global deployment as part of the British Army today, The Gurkha Museum made its home in Winchester more than 30 years ago. The Gurkha Museum tells a cultural story too, setting in context the service

of these famously ferocious and fiercely loyal fighting men from Nepal. First recruited into British service after their fighting qualities had been recognised as adversaries, through the 19th century they played an important part in policing and protecting the borders of British India. In the 20th century Gurkha soldiers saw action on the Western Front, in Palestine and Mesopotamia in the First World War, and in every major land theatre of the Second World War. Today’s Brigade of Gurkhas has played a key role in all recent conflicts, sadly suffering 14 fatalities in Afghanistan.

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Charity founder walks to raise money to help the community Lymington based charity Hammersley Homes has been able to launch a new and much needed service for the Southampton and New Forest area after its founder Louise Hallett walked the coast of the Isle of Wight raising nearly £70,000. Louise, who founded the charity that aims to provide lifelong homes, friendship, and support for those with enduring

mental illness, undertook the walk in July and has now been able to fund a project helping those in the community. Louise said: “Through the money kindly donated we have been able to employ somebody to co-ordinate our team to go out and help those in need with day-to-day tasks such as budgeting, shopping or simply having somebody to listen. Many people living with enduring mental illness become very isolated and feel lonely, so just having somebody to turn to can be a great comfort.”

For more information about the charity’s work visit www.hammersleyhomes.org.

Regional strategic brand insight report delivered for Solent Transport Frost Creative recently completed a comprehensive brand research program for Solent Transport and have provided insights and strategic recommendations for the ‘My Journey’ and ‘Solent Go’ brands. This follows the announcement of new mobility as a service project currently being trialled. Future mobility projects will be delivered by Solent Transport through the Future Transport Zone programme and by Local Transport Authorities.

We recommended a brand strategy to identify and promote the new services and facilities, encouraging behaviour change towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly forms of travel around the region, as part of a single cohesive transport network. Mike Gowar, head of strategy at Frost said, “The insight program was extensive and engaged key internal stakeholders and a broad cross-section of current and future transport users in qualitative and quantitative research to develop a detailed insight findings report and propose the future brand strategy.” If you would like to find out more

about this project or other work Frost Creative deliver feel free to contact the team at hello@frostcreative.co.uk or visit www.frostcreative.co.uk.

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Making growing your business simpler Being part of a growing business is extremely rewarding and exhilarating but it’s also isolating, relentless, consuming and tends to disturb the concept of eight hours sleep a night. The famous quote is that the art of the entrepreneur is “creating something from nothing” and whilst that’s certainly true, surely then the second big start-up ‘truth’ is that entrepreneurism is also the art of lurching from one significant challenge to the next. Business mix supports growing

companies, making things simpler across all streams of business operations, at a price point for every business. We’re centred in Woking, collaborating with other local companies helping them grow their businesses and we really enjoy building relationships with our clients for the long-term journey.

Drop me a line at vicky@businessmix.com and let’s start with a conversation or come and meet me and the team at the Woking Means Business event on October 13th. Vicky Young | COO T: +44 (0)7764 757406 E: vicky@business-mix.com W: www.business-mix.com.

Why you’re not winning work With recent events pushing businesses to be more costsavvy than ever, we’re seeing a shift of contract priorities. When securing work, it is easy to follow the same structure each time. At Fullcycle Procurement, we’re experts at creating action plans for businesses across multiple sectors- that’s why we’ve secured wins of over £135,850,000 in value over the last six months for our clients.

Demonstrating improvement and ingenuity is key. With buyers becoming more conscious of budget limitations and environmental commitments, we’re seeing a field where businesses are having to overhaul and develop their processes to tender competitively. When bidding, you should consider: ¾ The buyer’s priorities ¾ What else you can offer ¾ What makes you different? We’re experienced in assisting businesses through their procurement journey. With a clear insight into your sector, an action

Latest level 7 qualification success for Pure Human Resources Award-winning HR consultancy Pure Human Resources Limited are celebrating further study success. Senior HR Consultant Nicki Kinally, who joined the team back in 2018, recently passed the CIPD’s level 7 Advanced Award in Employment Law, the third person in the team to achieve the qualification. Company founder and MD, Stephanie Barnett, commented: “I am delighted

that Nicki has passed! Anyone who has studied for it knows that it is a challenging qualification, and as well as being a great achievement, the knowledge Nicki has gained from it will enable her to become even more capable in her role supporting clients with their tricky HR issues. Pure Human Resources, founded in 2012, are based in North Baddesley and offer HR, training and recruitment services. Contact 01794 329470, email info@purehumanresources. co.uk or visit the website Pure Human Resources.

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plan and a skilled team of writers, your win could be on the horizon. Contact: www.fullcycleprocurementltd.co.uk enquiries@fullcycleprocurementltd.co.uk 07511 906003.

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Lean enterprise consultancy and production process design – turning crisis into opportunity Total Productivity Solutions Ltd (TPS) is a boutique consultancy specialising in production process design and “whole business” optimisation. We design and re-engineer production processes to help businesses take advantage of opportunities or simply compete in today’s challenging business times. Our solutions help our clients reduce their costs, flex with demand, fulfil multiple revenue streams, manage cash flow and build a culture where everyone contributes to organisational success.

These solutions help businesses optimise their whole value stream. As a result, our clients experience improved productivity, longer staff retention and better customer engagement. The TPS “whole business” approach enables our clients to confidently pursue more significant markets and compete against more prominent and betterfunded brands. Led by Roy McFarlane, a Chartered Electromechanical Engineer, Lean practitioner and Production Process Architect with over 25 years of experience, TPS can help manufacturing businesses and their international supply partners respond to crises and improve their market position.

Contact detail: Email: roy@total-productivity.com Phone: 01980 669 610 https://www.total-productivity.com/ services/ https://www.total-productivity.com/ about-us/.

Top brands back Festival Place as key retail and leisure destination Festival Place in Basingstoke has reinforced its status as a key retail and leisure destination this summer. An exciting new dining option will be served up when popular American chain Five Guys brings its fresh approach to fast food to Festival Place later this year. Global cosmetics company Laser Clinics UK has opened its latest health and beauty treatment centre, clothing and

accessories store Monsoon and Accessorize - which closed during the pandemic – has reopened after renewing its lease, and footwear specialist Skechers is relocating to a larger store due to open this autumn. Centre Director Neil Churchill said: “We have welcomed more than 25 retail and dining brands to Festival Place since 2017. It is a real sign of confidence in the centre and the town that we continue to attract the big names and are able to offer such a diverse range to visitors.”

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

Portsmouth company, Bell Integration, opened new offices at Compass Road Our Bay House offices opened on 6th September. The naming convention used is Solent Forts and the names are: Spitbank: Boardroom St. Helens: One to One Horse Sand: Secure Meeting Room No Man’s Land: Canteen Bay House will be home to our Managed Services’ teams as well as operating as a local hub for Delivery & Operations. It will

provide a number of IoT solutions that Bell offers our clients, including a desk monitoring solution which notifies the office coordinator when a desk is in use and CO2 level monitoring, which raises an alert when CO2 levels are increased and action is required. The office has been totally transformed from the shell of a building – despite Covid delays and external supplier challenges - into a fully operational and modern facility, comprising over 50 permanent staff.

Bell Integration https://www.bellintegration.com.

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Treenhill Consulting Ltd wins a 2021 UK Enterprise Award Best SME HR & Finance Support – Southern England Pem Paddick MCIPD, Director of Treenhill Consulting Ltd, has recently been announced as SME News magazine’s UK Enterprise Award Winner for Best SME HR & Finance Support for Southern England. Pem said “I’m so proud to receive this award. The last two years have been a challenge for all businesses. It’s been a huge learning curve for us all. HR professionals like myself have been working hard with our clients to create new blended and agile approaches of working for their people. Usually

of course there would be time to plan, implement and review, but the sheer speed of the pandemic meant that timescales were thrown out of the window and quick solutions were needed to ensure the future stability of those businesses.” She added “I would like to thank the SME News for choosing me as the winner. It really does mean a lot to be recognised for the work and field that I am so passionate about.” SME UK Enterprise Awards Award Coordinator Jessie Wilson said “It is always a pleasure and a privilege to reach out to those that have been awarded in the SME UK Enterprise programme. One of the joys of these awards is realising

the sheer talent and skill that permeates every inch of the British business sphere, across all industries and fields. Pem Paddick and Treenhill Consulting Ltd are a prime example of just that.”

Freedom celebrates twenty years in business Freedom Care is delighted to announce that this year marks their 20th anniversary in the business supporting childcare and children’s social care. Freedom began as a small business based on the Isle of Wight providing nannies and babysitters to local hotels, from there the business grew organically into an organisation that specialises in children’s services offering childcare, babysitting, creche and nanny services across Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight. Today, Freedom has over 90 employees and 350 clients across the south of England. “The catalyst for starting Freedom was probably when I fell pregnant with my first child, Lottie in 1998. I became a stay-at-home mummy for two years and absolutely loved it. However, coming from a large family and having moved to the Isle of Wight had made me feel very isolated. I thought if I felt like this then a lot of parents must also feel the same way. I had always dreamed of running my own business and toyed with a few ideas, and Freedom was then born. “Initially, we just started by providing babysitters and nannies to local hotels and from there the business grew organically. Working in retail gave me extensive people management and

HR skills, which I applied to a new sector. I vividly remember writing our induction manual after I had put Lottie to bed and spent many hours juggling both parenting and setting up a business. It was a very challenging time, but very rewarding.” – Fran Graves, Managing Director, Freedom Care Group. In 2020, Freedom launched their standalone website for Children’s Social Care. The company has been supporting Social Care teams since 2005, although very low-key during that time. When the company relocated to Lymington in Hampshire, this developed further when Freedom started to supply Children’s Social Care to Bournemouth Council back in 2014. Now the company supplies many local authorities including Southampton, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Southwark and Suffolk. Fran comments, “Freedom has gone from strength to strength since the business started, I couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved over the years and I believe our core values and ethos resonates through the business, staff and care teams. This business would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for those

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working for Freedom and my amazing family who have supported me from the beginning”. Fran continues, “When we started the business in 2001, we couldn’t have hoped to achieve what we have. What we find most rewarding is some of the toddlers we cared for in the early days, becoming child carers now they’re all grown up.” To celebrate this momentous occasion, Freedom organised a celebratory event on 11th September at Elmer’s Court Hotel, inviting clients, partners, suppliers and staff to recognise this significant milestone. Fran comments, “The event is to say thank you to all the staff, both past and present, care teams and clients, who have been on this journey with me. Without our care team, clients and family support, Freedom would not be the success it is today.”

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Is everyone running their Business Continuity Plan? The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in businesses operating remotely, with greater access to file-sharing and online conferencing tools in order to make sure that operations are delivered focussing on ‘business as usual’, during the pandemic and post-lockdown. Notwithstanding the inevitable uplift in the use of digital technologies, exacerbated by social distancing and nationwide lockdowns, people are adjusting to a resilient way of working, such as working from home and accessing company and client data remotely. For companies seeking high-quality and consistent connectivity, or just looking to invest in technology infrastructure to get connected, protecting against malicious and fraudulent activities have become a key concern. Business continuity is not only the ability to deliver services

An out of town hive of business Located on East Portway, Basepoint Andover is home to a vast range of businesses, has a total of 30 sites across the UK and is a part of the global network IWG. It is a buzzing community on one site, offering a chance to pop in for coffee at the roastery, or a visit to the award winning hairdressers. There are also health services such as an osteopath and chiropractor and traditional office based businesses. As an out of town location, Basepoint Andover has a lot to offer; a short walk from Charlton Lakes with onsite parking makes for an easy experience. Lucy Middleton, Centre Sales Manager, comments “We are very proud at Basepoint of all the successful businesses that we call our customers, especially the resilience and diversity many have shown through a difficult previous year. We love the community buzz of the site and working together. Please do come and visit us to see the array of services on offer. There is such a wide range available here on one site.”

but should also consider security-continuity, in terms of safeguarding information security to protect client data. Better QMS has helped promote awareness of the data vulnerabilities and client understanding how best to monitor information integrity through the requirements of the ISO27001 and ISO22301 frameworks.

Apollo experiencing furniture growth As we are starting to see a return to the office for many businesses, we have also experienced a boom in the requirements for new office furniture, storage, screens and seating. From a single workstation to a complete office fit out Apollo can cater for all. We’ll happily come to your new or existing premises to measure up, offer space planning advice and provide drawings. Our friendly and experienced team will complete all installations to your satisfaction. We have several UK manufacturers to choose from, ranging from entry/budget level through to high end veneer finishes. So, we have a range to suit all. Please get in touch if you have any furniture plans – we’re currently operating on a 2–3-week lead time from the point of order to install dates. matt@apollo-bs.co.uk – 02382 021260 www.apollo-bs.co.uk PS It’s also our 10th birthday this year! 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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APPRENT ICESH IP S AN D T R AI N EESHI PS D ARREN COVENTRY MCIP S H E A D OF A P PR E NTICE S HIP S AND TRA INEESHIPS A T EA STLEIG H COLLEG E

astleigh College encourages businesses to look again at career-focused education and skills development in their post-COVID-19 recovery strategies.

Darren Coventry MCIPS, Head of Apprenticeships and Traineeships at Eastleigh College, suggests many employers are missing out on free or costefficient opportunities to train existing staff or influence future talent in an emerging post-COVID-19 apprenticeships landscape. One of the most positive aspects resulting from four years of reforms to the apprenticeship programme has been the introduction of the new sector standards that have opened up a new raft of opportunities for people of all ages to learn new skills or retrain to help build a new career. Eastleigh College is supporting the changing skills needs in our region by delivering apprenticeship programmes for employers across a wide range of sectors including law, teaching, finance, public-sector, care, not for profit, construction, electro-technical, plumbing, gas, refrigeration and hospitality. And we don’t just enrol apprentices in September. However, many businesses have been left baffled by different funding streams and changing legislation. To better serve employers across the region, Eastleigh College is working with Business South, Solent University and other FE colleges on the south coast to ensure that all employers have access to impartial advice and involvement in career-focused education and skills development. By working together, we’ll be able to help employers see the wood for the trees, have their say in the development of tomorrow’s workforce and truly benefit from the education, training and apprenticeship opportunities that are available. Eastleigh College can lend business support to conduct a workplace training needs analysis, identify the relevant training provision available across the region and engage and support people to learn. HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

By working together, we’ll be able to help employers see the wood for the trees, have their say in the development of tomorrow’s workforce and truly benefit from the education, training and apprenticeship opportunities that are available. Apprenticeships and Traineeships are cost effective ways to invest in your workforce, by employing new recruits to learn a trade and also by upskilling existing staff of all ages. Newstyle apprenticeships are based on revised standards drawn up by employer groups and now open up the possibility of obtaining a degree level qualification to people who never thought this possible. Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time at a university, enabling students to earn money while in higher education. Degree apprentices are employed throughout the programme, and spend part of their time at university and the rest with their employer. This can be on a day-to-day basis or in blocks of time, depending on the programme and requirements of the employer. If you wish to find out more or to discuss your organisation’s training needs, email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000.

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Software developers taking care of the difficult This year, Clever Software Group has undergone a very exciting expansion, allowing the bespoke software development company to enable businesses, such as yours, to achieve more through the power of tailormade software solutions. The innovative team of software developers has nearly doubled in size, opening up the opportunity to create, develop and support even more enterprise level software systems, upon which companies can run and thrive. Clever Software Group has also recently recruited three Project Administrators, through the government’s Kickstart scheme. These fantastic new joiners will help the team manage their agile development methodology, to ensure bespoke software projects like yours are streamlined, adaptable and tailored specifically to your enterprise needs.

If you have a bespoke specification that Clever Software Group can help you with, or a database system that needs to evolve with your company needs, please contact Clever Software Group on 01425 837 290 or email hello@cleversoftwaregroup.com.

Inspired B2B Marketing’s 2021 bounce back story As we come towards the end of the year, despite the pandemic and the challenges that were thrown our way at the start of the year, Inspired has had a very productive 2021! Not only have we helped dozens of businesses, large and small, get their marketing and sales strategies back on track with our lead generation and appointment setting services, but we have also launched not one, but two new arms to the business – Inspired Digital and Inspired Merchant Services and a new sister company, Carehome Finder! We’re all very much looking forward to the see what new opportunities 2022 will bring, and we look forward to helping

our clients improve their lead acquisition and sales processes, and help people find the right care homes for their loved ones in 2022! enquiries@inspiredb2bmarketing.co.uk 01329 277558 https://www.inspiredb2bmarketing.com/.

Williams Shipping – 125 years of innovation Williams Shipping is a marine and logistics company that boasts over 125 years of innovation in the industry. We offer a highly comprehensive, 24-hour transport and logistics service alongside a dedicated marine division specialising in marine and port services and vessel charter. We also have our Willbox division, specialising in shipping containers. We continually assess and modernise our equipment, on land and at sea, and ensure the highest levels of training to maintain our excellent track record for safety, reliability, and quality. With highly trained personnel, we specialise in the handling and delivery of abnormal and oversized cargo, towage, dive support and oil spill services to name a few. With our extensive fleet of trucks, trailers and vessels, we have handled thousands of projects HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

throughout the UK and Europe. We never say no, so we’re confident that our team can assist you with any job, big or small.

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Business leaders return for Hampshire Chamber’s Boat Show lunch Storm navigation was the key theme as Hampshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed the return of its popular Southampton International Boat Show lunch. More than 120 business leaders attended the occasion, held just yards from the show at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour. Recognised as the signature event on the business membership organisation’s social calendar, the lunch could not take place last year because of the pandemic hiatus. Keynote speaker this year was Warsash-based round-the-world yachtsman and ex-BT Global Challenge skipper Mark Denton. Drawing on his theme of ‘navigate the storm’, he put the subject of resilience in the face of challenges into a business context. Mark said: “A lot of people think we are coming out of the storm because they feel Covid is receding but its longlasting impact is still affecting business, so in fact the storm is still in front of us. “My message is all about emerging stronger from adversity and change. In business you need to do three things with your teams. First, start with safety. That means emotional and psychological safety. Don’t sleepwalk. Have honest, open discussions about confronting the challenges you face. “Second, hoist happiness. Make sure people are on board and happy to work well and contribute. “Finally, focus on fast. Slow boats never win. You have to respond quickly to what has changed for you.” Also speaking at the event, and keen to highlight the economic benefits of the Boat Show, were Lesley Robinson of show organisers British Marine and Councillor Daniel Fitzhenry, Leader of Southampton City Council. Lesley told the audience: “The past 18 months have proved how resilient

the British marine industry really is, and we are delighted and excited to be back this year with Britain’s biggest boating and watersports show. “We are welcoming over 350 marine brands, and over 500 boats, including 300 on the marina and we are expecting over 100,000 visitors over the ten-day event. “This year we are focusing even more on the local residents with a dedicated Community Day and we anticipate encouraging 14,000 people to get out on the water.” Councillor Fitzhenry also stressed community involvement. He said: “It is great to see the Boat Show back in our waterfront city and helping to get Southampton moving again. We are delighted to be working with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and British Marine as well as the business community. We encourage residents across the city to take advantage of the reduced entry fee on community day, to enjoy activities such as paddle boarding and connecting with the water.”

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In staging the lunch, Hampshire Chamber marked 52 years of continuous involvement since the first Boat Show took place. Peter Taylor, Hampshire Chamber Board member and leader of the Chamber’s Southampton team, said: “The Boat Show is a key asset for Southampton. It attracts people from far and wide, puts us on the international stage and provides a real boost for the local and regional economy. For it to be back on the calendar is a hugely positive step forward. We thank each of our speakers for sharing their insight on business and the marine sector and Mark especially for his thoughts on staying resilient and positive in the face of stormy seas.” Previous keynote speakers at the annual Chamber lunch include Desert Orchid jockey Colin Brown, elite yachtsman Conrad Manning and wheelchair rugby player Aaron Phipps, a member of Great Britain’s gold medal-winning team at this summer’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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HB Tech - Abi Cleverly’s Charity Mighty Hike All of us at HB Tech feel it is important to give back and make a difference! We are super proud of our Network Engineer, Abi, who recently completed the ‘Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike 2021’ Abi walked for over 11 hours over brutal hills covering an impressive 26 miles and more of Dorset Jurassic Coast. Abi decided to take part in the Mighty Hike to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan help many people living with cancer, including her Nan who sadly passed away in 2017. Abi said, “The Macmillan staff did a fantastic job of looking after my Nan and I wanted to give something back.” Macmillan Cancer Support aims to help everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial, and emotional support. At HB Tech we are a friendly and experienced team who are proud to deliver exceptional IT Support. We follow our values

every day to provide the best client experience and strive for excellence in everything we do. www.hbtech.co.uk.

Solent growth grant funding Grant investments for locally based businesses are available in addition to interactive business growth workshops and 1:1 advisor support from the GetSet Solent team. This dynamic programme and grant offer has been designed to optimise the growth potential for businesses, enabling future growth, boosting the economy and providing more jobs to the Solent LEP community. The GetSet programme has a grant component of 25% enabling companies to access support for investment with their business growth, through the purchase of equipment or services, with grants up to £25,000. To find out more about the fully-funded programme and grant please feel free to contact us. www.getsetforgrowth.com/solent, solent@getsetforgrowth.com.

Really Simple Systems CRM Since creating Really Simple Systems CRM in 2006, John Patterson has grown the business globally, with over 18,000 customers and offices in Ramsdean and Australia. The CRM is designed for small and mid-sized businesses wanting a simple, easy to use online CRM for sales, support and marketing. The model is great for companies with multiple locations and a remote workforce. You will have full visibility of your customers’ interactions and build upon the strength of your team and relationships.

There is also a fully integrated marketing solution, which allows you to build campaigns and send newsletters directly from your CRM system. There’s no need for a separate emailing product as everything you need is in one place! Customers range from single users to 200 user systems. These include the Red Cross, the Royal Academy of Arts, government agencies and the NHS.

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Charity Treloar’s Internship programme supporting more young people with physical disabilities on their pathway to paid employment Local charity Treloar’s has a ground-breaking Supported Internships programme. The programme offers local businesses the opportunity to be matched with one of our college students, who will gain valuable work experience with a local employer. This is a great opportunity for those students intending to do paid or voluntary work after education. The one-year programme allows

students to be in the workplace 2-3 days a week. Our Job Coach helps the employer and student and monitors their progress throughout the placement. Marco Bardino, Talent Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, said: “I would encourage anyone to support the college and make a difference to some truly remarkable young people.” We are looking for more local businesses to provide Supported Internships for our next cohort of determined, hard working students of students in September 2022! If you would like more information

please contact Maria Sherwood, Treloar’s Transition Manager, on maria.sherwood@treloar.org.uk. https://www.treloar.org.uk/.

Top five alternatives to redundancy Before making staff redundant, there are alternatives that are worth considering.

My reunion with business meaning I recently came across my first ever business plan and was reassured to see that even in the early days, my aim was to work with businesses that make a positive difference. The reason for mentioning this trip down memory lane is that over the summer, I spent time re-exploring the meaning of my business and re-evaluating what’s important. I used an ‘archetypes in branding’ toolkit to examine my brand, revisited my beliefs and values and took a critical look at whether there is alignment between what I say and what I do. It was a very powerful and worthwhile exercise. I’ve since introduced the toolkit to clients and have been impressed by how it has enabled them to reconnect with the meaning of their business and to discover how they can be a force for good while still making a profit. – Julie Jackson Be seen, heard and understood www.brandbiography.co.uk HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

1. Reduction in pay, but with the same hours – eg ten members of staff agree to a 10% pay reduction instead of making one role redundant 2. Reduction in hours with associated reduction in pay - eg five full time employees take a 20% pay cut each and work four days instead of five, instead of making one role redundant 3. Job share. An employer may have two full time employees who will agree to job share, to keep both in a job 4. Sabbaticals/career breaks. These are rare in the private sector, but an employer could relax the rules and offer this option broadly 5. Re-training. Good employees can be retrained or redeployed. It’s vital that any changes are handled properly, as they would be a change to an employee’s contract of employment and cannot be imposed unilaterally. https://parissmith.co.uk/blog/avoid-redundancies-postlock-down/ Charlotte Farrell, Associate Charlotte.farrell@parissmith.co.uk 07384 258703.

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Billy Goat Shoes We are an independent children’s shoe shop in Alresford, specialising in fitting shoes for children of all ages, up to an adult size 11. Stocking Startrite, GEOX, Ricosta, Camper, Froddo, SuperFit and more – enabling us to fit all different shaped feet!

New apprentice joins the Clear Vision Financial Management team Clear Vision Financial Management specialises in providing a fully outsourced finance department and is located in Romsey and Poole. Ashleigh Earle has joined the team as an apprentice.

We also sell lovely shoes for Mums too, with ladies Skechers, TOMS and SaltWater sandals. Our online appointment booking system ensures that parents don’t have to worry about a long wait during our busiest times, or entertaining smaller children whilst waiting to be served. We are also proud members of the Society of Shoefitters and the Children’s Foot Health Register. We are a small and friendly team of professionally trained shoe fitters, that are on a mission to make shoe shopping with children a fun day out for everyone. So why not follow us on Facebook/Instagram and pop in and say hello next time you’re in Alresford! www.billygoatshoes.co.uk 01962 733926.

Ashleigh recently left The Romsey School having achieved six GCSEs; with strong maths skills she decided to pursue a career in accountancy and applied for an Accountancy Apprenticeship at Eastleigh College. Ashleigh will attend Eastleigh College one day a week completing her AAT NVQ Level 2; the rest of the week will be spent at Clear Vision Financial Management gaining valuable on the job experience. Ashleigh Earle, Apprentice said “I am really looking forward to beginning my AAT qualification whilst learning on the job with the team.” Sean Daniel, Managing Director said, “We are delighted that Ashleigh is joining the team as our first ever apprentice. She will help us to provide essential support to our growing client base.”

Because tomorrow starts today Home-Start Hampshire’s volunteers offer a helping hand to families with young children (0-11years) who are facing a tough time. Our ethos is about experienced trained parent volunteers offering friendship, support, and practical help for 2 – 3 hours a week to newer parents who are facing difficulties. A little help at the right time can help prevent further problems down the line. Sometimes we’re helping a parent who has had twins or is ill or not coping; sometimes it’s a child with a disability or difficulties; sometimes it’s just that life seems tough and can be overwhelming.

Can you help us? We always need volunteers with parenting experience to join our homevisiting team, help regularly in our Family Groups or to help us with publicity and recruitment.

For more information, support or to get involved please contact us now on info@hshants.org.uk or via the

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Ibis Portsmouth Centre is packed with everything you might need during your stay, whether you’re travelling on business or for leisure. Our laid-back bar and restaurant offers delicious options and a selection of drinks as well as a varied and plentiful breakfast. We are in a prime location in the centre of beautiful Portsmouth, near primary transport links. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Our 144 comfortable rooms are an ode to the naval history of Portsmouth, with porthole-shaped windows and an external façade which mimics the waves at sea. https://all.accor.com/hotel/1461/index.en.shtml?dateIn=&nights=&compositions=1&stayplus=false#origin=ibis email: h1461@accor.com Tel.: 02392 640 000.

Dutton Gregory thanks Partner of 30 years One of the longest-serving Partners of Dutton Gregory Solicitors is retiring after 37 years at the firm. Richard moved to Hampshire from Norfolk in 1980 to study law at the University of Southampton, completed his LPC at Guildford College of Law, joined Dutton Gregory’s Winchester office in 1984 to begin his training contract, and in 1990 was made a Partner. By this time, Richard was focused on commercial property and has witnessed

immense changes. ‘In the 80s, a 25-year lease was quite normal,’ he recalls. ‘After a number of recessions, leases got shorter and shorter to an average of just five years which has created more of a partnership landlords cannot be complacent and tenants are in a stronger negotiating position.’ ‘Richard has been a diligent, conscientious and professional colleague and mentor within the firm for many years and will be missed,’ says Senior Partner, Robert Bolwell. ‘We wish him a long, happy and enjoyable retirement.’ www.duttongregory.co.uk.

Gemma Lighting support local skate park with flood lighting donation Farlington based UK manufacturer, Gemma Lighting are committed to supporting the local area, community spaces and residents. In September 2021 we have proudly donated 18 UK manufactured high powered LED flood lights to Southsea Skate Park. Southsea Skate Park is possibly one of the oldest and most iconic skate parks in the UK, supporting the community for over 40 years, with strong historical ties locally,

regionally, nationally and internationally. They are a self-funded charity, on a mission to be the best centre of excellence for extreme sport for everyone, from beginner to professional. The donation was very gratefully received. Simon Tiller told us how “the new lighting will make a huge difference for users of the skate park. Throughout the winter we are very restricted on the areas of the park that can be used. The new flood lights from Gemma Lighting will mean we can open more of the park and encourage more use of the space into the winter months.” Gemma Lighting

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are proud to support such a fantastic local charity. Future work with Southsea Skate Park is already in planning to get more local businesses involved, for example, teaming up with a local radio station for undiscovered artists of Portsmouth, providing them an advertisement platform within the skate park. A brilliant beginning of uniting independent companies of Portsmouth! Jane Gicquel – Business Development Manager https://www.gemmalighting.com/ https://southseaskatepark.org/.

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Cinnamon Care Collection voted one of the best care home groups in the uk For the fourth consecutive year, the Cinnamon Care Collection which operates care homes and villages across England including Abbotswood Court in Romsey, has been named a Top 20 Mid-Sized Care Home Group by Carehome.co.uk. Known as the ‘Trip Advisor of the care home sector’, Carehome.co.uk bases its awards on independent reviews from residents, their families and friends and is the UK’s leading care home reviews website. Lea Wintle, General Manager at Abbotswood Court comments, “The reviews from all Cinnamon Care Collection care homes have contributed to the overall group award win and we are very proud that the wonderful team here at Abbotswood Court earned an impressive individual score of 9.7 out of a maximum 10.

General Manager Lea Wintle and the Abbotswood residents & team members

“We work tirelessly to provide the very best care and support for our residents. In a highly competitive sector and in a challenging year, receiving this award is a fantastic endorsement from the people that really matter.” To find out more about Abbotswood Court 01794 874162 www.cinnamoncc.com/care-homes/abbotswood-court/.

TOCA Group has strong year despite pandemic challenges Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Hampshire based investment and acquisition business TOCA Group has gone from strength to strength. TOCA Group was founded by Darren Jacobs, an award winning entrepreneur with a 15 year track record of successful investments in SMEs across all sectors. Successes include starting and scaling a business to £1m in just 12 months, and in 2020 alone, TOCA has acquired 18 hair salons, retaining over 120 jobs. They aren’t slowing down either, with ambitious plans to acquire further salons in 2021, and with recent acquisitions in the healthcare, warehousing and logistics and hospitality sectors.

If you’ve ever considered selling your business or would like to understand how to achieve growth through acquisition, TOCA are who you should talk to. You can meet Darren and his team at the Hampshire Business Show where they will be exhibiting, or head over to www.toca.group to learn more.

Experts in transport planning, civil and structural engineering Paul Basham Associates are a multidisciplinary transport planning, civil and structural engineering consultancy, combining a personal approach with a keen commercial awareness and an in-depth knowledge of current policy, practice and legislation. Our highly skilled and experienced professional team

deliver end-to-end, outstanding solutions for our clients, which include landowners, developers, house builders, local planning and highway authorities, and housing associations. Contact us today to discuss your transport planning, civil or structural engineering needs. Website: www.paulbashamassociates.com Email: info@paulbashamassociates.com Phone: 01329 711000.

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Clockwise Southampton – serviced flexible office and co-working space Offering beautifully designed and fully serviced offices, Clockwise Southampton is the perfect solution for growing businesses who need professional workspaces and flexibility with monthly rolling contracts. One fee to cover everything: rent, reception cover, cleaning, maintenance, security, utilities and WiFi. Offices can be occupied at speed, with as little as 24 hours from enquiry to move in. They come fully furnished with access to large mixed-use breakout areas: lounges for relaxing or informal conversations, kitchens with coffee and tea, telephone booths for private calls and communal tables for collaboration. There are also bookable meeting rooms with high spec A/V for conferencing. Clockwise Southampton is located in the Mountbatten House, a Gregorian building, decorated with reclaimed materials and calm colours. A 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station, it is in close proximity to numerous bars and restaurants and provides easy access to the popular attractions.

https://workclockwise.co.uk/locations/southampton/ Contact details: Daniel Parker General Manager – Clockwise Southampton Email: Daniel.Parker@workclockwise.co.uk Tel: +44 7443 274450.

Bainbridge International Ltd Ever since its foundation in 1917 Bainbridge International has been committed to supplying technically innovative solutions for specialist markets based on our unique knowledge of textiles, associated accessories and hardware. As a sailcloth and marine cover fabrics manufacturer, our team of experts are well placed to offer advice as well as listen to the solutions that our customers require. We offer anything from custom laminates and wovens to ripstop nylons and polyesters. We also hold a huge stock of the specific hardware required in our market, making Bainbridge the obvious choice. Further to this Bainbridge has a full range of marine brands

that we represent to the market, as well as our own brand, AquaMarine. This product is sold to both OEMs and retail outlets. http://www.bainbridgeint.com/ http://www.bainbridgemarine.com/ http://www.aquamarineint.com/ Contact details: Tel: +44 (0)1489 776000 Email: info@bainbridgeint.co.uk.

Award-winning waste management provider in the South East We are an independent, award-winning provider of waste management services seeking to support Hampshire Chamber members with their waste disposal needs. Our services span confidential waste shredding, office recycling collections, bulk waste collection and bespoke site waste management solutions, as well as domestic and commercial skip hire. TJ operates a network of strategically located Materials Recovery facilities equipped to recycle up to 100% of waste received. HAMP SHIRE CHA M B ER OF C O M M ERC E

Through organic growth and acquisition, we have become one of the leading independent waste management providers in the South East. To find out more, visit www.tj-waste.co.uk or contact our sales team on enquiries@tj-waste.co.uk.

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Eurotech launches Sygno-fi, the next-level wireless fire system! We’re delighted to launch our new product range Sygno-fi! This collection of highperformance wireless detection, control and alarm devices is based on a new protocol that offers exceptional capabilities, quality and reliability. Combined with user-friendly survey, install, commissioning and maintenance software, the Sygno-fi range revolutionises the wireless fire systems market. A significant benefit of Sygno-fi is that it is open protocol, so it is easily integrated with multiple addressable fire alarm panels providing flexibility over which fire panel to integrate with. The bespoke software is user-friendly, allowing each Sygnofi system to be specified with ease for the differing needs of each individual site. Michelle Agius, Eurotech’s Managing Director says: “We’re really excited at the introduction of our new Sygno-fi range. Our customers will really see the benefit of using Sygno-fi due to the performance of these devices combined with the ease and convenience of a non-wired system.”

https://www.eurotechfire.com/sygno-fi-the-next-levelwireless-fire-system-by-eurotech-is-launched/ Eurotech Fire Systems Ltd +44 (0) 203 141 0999 enquiry@eurotechfire.com.

toob expands its full-fibre network across Hampshire and beyond Hampshire full-fibre broadband provider toob is continuing expanding across the south of England since its launch in Southampton in 2019. Headquartered in Portsmouth, toob has recently announced its Southampton coverage will extend into neighbouring towns Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford - an exciting time for residents and businesses who will soon be able to benefit from toob’s 100% full-fibre connection direct to their premises. toob is also rolling out its network to Aldershot and Farnborough and breaking the Surrey barrier into Camberley and Frimley. This multi-million pound investment aims at upgrading the outdated copper networks and bring fast and reliable broadband with symmetrical speeds to 900 Mbps to homes and businesses in the south of England. www.toob.co.uk.

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Al fresco Meadow Bar – open for the winter season! The end of the summer does not mean the end of outdoor dining – our al fresco terrace and Meadow Bar are open for business all year round – grab a cosy rug and warm up alongside our fire pits before enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner, or one of our delicious seasonal hot drinks such as mulled wine, cider or

an indulgent liqueur coffee or hot chocolate. Planning a get together? Why not opt for a luxurious afternoon tea or one of our popular wine suppers with option wine pairing? We look forward to offering you a warm welcome this season! Contact us on 01489 880000 or email restaurant@solenthotel.co.uk. https://www.solenthotel.co.uk/ food-drink/.

Commercial expansion at Hampshire law firm brings new focus on property development The growth of the Commercial Property department at local law firm, Warner Goodman LLP, brings a new offering to property and land developers across the south. Damien Newton has joined the Portsmouth based team, bringing with him 15 years’ experience of working in the legal property field, specialising in property development matters. Having worked in law firms as well as inhouse for a property developer, he has a unique insight into all commercial aspects

of this complex area of property law. Speaking of his joining the team, Damien commented, “Being aware of the enviable reputation of the Commercial Property department at Warner Goodman, I am pleased to join them at this particularly busy time and work with my colleagues across the firm meeting on our clients’ needs, whether that is site acquisitions and sales, land promotion agreements or overage and conditional contracts.” To discuss your requirements with Damien or a member of the team, contact us today on 023 9277 6554 or email damiennewton@warnergoodman.co.uk.

Positive year for Huxley Golf after becoming an Employee Ownership Trust Huxley Golf is reporting strong results, one year on from becoming an Employee Ownership Trust, where employees run the company and share its profits, while retaining independence. Director Jo Lyon said: “We’ve had a 50% increase in enquiries and a lot of positive feedback from customers about our new status. It gives people confidence if they’ve not dealt with us before because they know that all of us here have a vested interest in doing a fantastic job for them.” Director Paul Huxley added: “Employee

ownership trusts remain few and far between in the UK, but the last twelve months have proven that transitioning to this business model has been an incredibly positive step, both for our company and for our customers. We’ve achieved a strong

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year financially and our already high standards have been enhanced as we have become more agile and efficient. I put this down to incredible team spirit.” www.huxleygolf.com.

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Branduin Business Support - the complete business support company Branduin works closely with local authorities, growth hubs, chambers of commerce and university hubs to identify the business advisory and support services required to help them achieve their strategic objectives. Our diverse and inclusive membership of quality-assured business advisors and specialists actively engage with entrepreneurs and business owners by offering quality-assured, affordable

and expert guidance on all aspects of starting and running a successful business. We provide business support services shaped to meet the needs of local businesses including workshops/ webinars, 1-2-1 business advice sessions, online diagnostics, and peer networks. Our GOALMAPPER® business regeneration and Fit To Bid® supplychain programmes have received enthusiastic support from several local authorities, Heathrow, OPDC, construction companies, HS2, Tier-1 & Tier-2 suppliers, adult social care providers, and major infrastructure

projects. This approach makes us the most experienced private sector business support enterprise in the UK having delivered over 20 partner programmes over the past 11 years. www.branduin.co.uk 07808 070716 alpa@branduin.co.uk.

Wessex Cancer Trust launches ActionMan Wessex Cancer Trust has launched ActionMan. It’s a men’s health campaign funded by Action Hampshire which encourages men to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer and to contact their GP if they’re worried. Many men delay seeing their GP because they’re frightened about what they might

find out or don’t know how to talk about changes to their body. ActionMan aims to reach thousands of men through groups, businesses, workplaces and sports clubs. Matt Hayes, medical director of the Wessex Cancer Alliance, says: “One thing COVID-19 has taught us is that we all need to take our health seriously. It might sound like a cliche, but life is not a rehearsal. If you’re concerned about any aspect of your health please speak to your GP. Most cancers are curable if caught early enough, so it really makes a difference to get checked out quickly.

GPs are ready and waiting to see you.” https://actionman.wessexcancer.org.uk.

Philspace continue to invest in ‘delivering’ a high standard of customer care The Hampshire based provider of welfare units and secure storage facilities is investing to meet the increase in demand. Throughout 2020 and 2021 the requirement for welfare facilities on construction sites became even more important due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Director, Tim Philip, said: “We have continued to work throughout the

past 18 months to provide businesses and individuals with welfare units. To meet demand, we have purchased additional units and now have a fleet of over 200 chemical toilets. To assist with the delivery of these, we have invested in two new additional vans to ensure customers always have a prompt delivery.” Philspace can provide chemical toilets for construction sites as well as small local events. 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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Hampshire Chamber Events and Training

Training The end of 2021 will bring the closing of one chapter and the opening of another. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will be moving offices from our home at Wates House and will be moving to Fareham College. With this, it brings new opportunities, new collaborations, and new partnerships. As we move into Fareham College, we will have new training facilities for the delivery of face-to-face courses for our members. Our International Trade courses will continue to Export Documentation (Virtual) 3rd November @ 09:30 am - 12:30 pm Video Marketing 9th November @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Kickstart Employability Essentials – Progress to Success 9th November @ 10:00am - 1:00pm Inward/Outward Processing (Virtual) 10th November @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Conflict to Collaboration 17th November @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Customs Declaration Workshop (Virtual) 30th November @ 9:30 am - 4:30pm Preferential Rules of Origin/Customs Procedures (Virtual) 8th December @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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be delivered online, but a wide range of our courses will now be delivered physically. This will see the return of our Social Media workshops, for members only, along with the Advanced Social Media & Social Selling for LinkedIn, all delivered by One2create. Over the next few months we continue to offer a diverse catalogue of courses and workshops. We will cover topics such as Video Marketing, Conflict to Collaboration and How To Make Money Whilst You Sleep. Finding Peace in a Frantic World – A Workplace Mindfulness Course 1st January 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Incoterms Rules (Virtual) 11th January 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Support your employees’ wellbeing: The essential workshop for managers (Virtual) 21st January 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Understanding Export (Virtual 25th January 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Methods of Payment (Virtual) 26th January 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Import Procedures (Virtual) 3rd February 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Preferential Rules of Origin (Virtual) 10th February 2022 - 7th April 2022 @ 09:30 am -12:30 pm

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Hampshire Chamber Events and Training

Events At the time of writing this article, the Government’s furlough scheme has recently ended. Over the past few months, we have visited many different venues, showcasing their facilities and offerings to new and local businesses. Many of these venues and members of the Chamber have furloughed staff, in some cases for over a year and will be looking to operate at a full capacity, in over 18 months. Over the last few months, we have held our annual Boat Show Lunch at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour, visited Danebury Vineyard, The Solent Hotel & Spa and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, to name a few. Our events provide a great opportunity for businesses to connect and grow in a informal and enjoyable way. Looking ahead to the end of the year and 2022, what does our event calendar show? Over the next few months, we will join forces with our neighbouring Chambers – Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and the Isle of Wight to deliver the second South East

Resilience through Mindfulness Taster Session (Virtual) 4th November @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Networking event. At this event we expect to have over 100 people joining us for this virtual networking. We will also return to Southampton Football Club for our Meet the Chamber & Business Exhibition. This exhibition show will feature over 30 exhibitors along with over 150 attendees coming together from around the county to exhibit at the event, to enjoy the event and to enhance their profile. As the county’s largest business support organisation, we understand that there are many people who will either not wish to travel to events or no longer wish to due to the change in working circumstances. Because of this, we continue to offer webinars and online events which give more people the opportunity to learn and grow their personal and professional network. We will be delivering online events such as: The Fundamentals of Marketing, Growing Your Online Reach and Supporting Your Employees’ Wellbeing, to name just a few.

Networking South East 24th November @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Launch of the Andover Business Week 8th November @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Chamber of Solutions – Creative Digital Marketing (Virtual) 30th November @ 9:30 am - 11:00am

Chamber of Solutions – Business Strategies for Growth 9th November @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet the Chamber & Business Exhibition – Southampton 6th December @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Builder Workshop: Writing a great 60-second pitch (Virtual) 9th November @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Collaborate: Online Meetup with Network My Club 8th December @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ 10th November @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Business Builder Workshop: Identifying & Reaching New Markets by Liana Brien (Virtual) 11th November @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 5 Essential Ingredients for a Successful Website (Virtual) 11th November @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

10 steps to drive your online retail reach and increase profits (Virtual) 10th December @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pure Networking at The Gurkha Museum 2nd February 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet the Chamber & Business Exhibition – Portsmouth 28th February 2022 @ 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm

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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Garland motors Our mission Our mission is straightforward; we want you to think Garland SKODA whenever you think car hire!

What do we do? Short- and long-term rentals, whether you want to get away for a weekend with the family or need something to support your business longer term – like awaiting a new vehicle for a recently employed member of staff.

Not sure which vehicle you need? Not sure what it is you need; we are here to help. Let us know what you need the vehicle for, how many people will be travelling with you and where you will be going, and we will suggest the most suitable vehicle for your needs.

How does it work? We want to make renting a car as simple as possible for you. With no hidden extras

and no hard selling, just what you need, when you need it. Get the vehicle you book, by choosing the model from our live availability. Our prices are inclusive of VAT and collision damage waiver with a low excess as standard and all our vehicles come with unlimited mileage.

Car Rental You can choose from our range of ŠKODA cars to rent for a day, weekend or longer. All our cars are less than eight months old, meaning that you will be driving around in the latest models and the mileage will be low. Our Rent-a-Car service has been designed to make renting a vehicle as simple and easy as possible for you. That’s why we aim to give you all the options you will need upfront so there are no hidden extras to pay when you collect the vehicle. Our 6-point photography at check out and in also gives you peace of mind that you will not be charged for any damage that was not your fault.

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Need a vehicle for longer? Whether it’s short-term daily rental (1- 28 days) or a longer-term rental (28+ days), we can respond to your needs quickly. We are also pleased to be able to offer Hampshire Chamber of Commerce members an exclusive discount; simply use ‘hantscc’ when making your rental booking.

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BNI announce new meeting options

1) Face 2 Face – at a local venue, generally with a delicious breakfast/lunch 2) Hybrid – 1st meeting of month F2F, remainder online 3) Online – for all meetings Groups (known as ‘chapters’) across Hampshire meet on different days and at different times, so there’s bound to be one that will suit you, even if you have to do the school run or aren’t much

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The Coronavirus pandemic has rather reshaped our world and this is true for networking too. BNI meetings always used to be in person, but we have listened to feedback from our members and are excited to announce that we now have three different options available:

of a morning person! Discover which chapter has high quality referrals just waiting for someone in your profession! Get in touch today and find out

about visiting a BNI to find the one that is right for you. Contact Alyson Roach: alyson@bnihampshire.com.

Vote Yes for GO! Southampton GO! Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID), is coming to the end of their renewal ballot in which their levy-paying businesses get to vote as to whether the BID should continue for a further five years. The BID strive to improve the city centre by delivering relevant services, providing

a voice for our businesses, influencing strategy and bringing about positive change when its needed. If successful during the ballot, GO! Southampton have an ambitious five year plan, putting their businesses at the heart of what they do and ensuring the community are represented, promoted and in an environment where they can thrive. Find out more about GO! Southampton and the next steps for the BID at www.gosouthampton.co.uk.

The importance of recruiting the right people Trusted and reliable employees are the basis of any successful business, from helping to establish the ethos and culture of the company, to representing you to your clients. By hiring the right people, you can focus on running your business while leaving the day to day in the hands of capable staff, allowing you to direct your attention to growing your venture and increasing revenue.

Conversely, by hiring the wrong people for the job, you could be losing upwards of 25% of the annual salary for the role you want to fill, being forced to direct your attention away from business growth and towards rehiring and retraining. You can help avoid hiring the wrong people for the job by implementing detailed screening, background checks, verification checks and skills tests, and ensuring that your hiring process is always improving and adapting along with your business goals, allowing you invest in the right people. If you’d like any advice on what

checks would be right for you and your business, feel free to contact us at hello@recref.co.uk or on 02392 315203. www.recref.co.uk.

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Degree students go the extra mile at Lordshill 10k Students from Peter Symonds (Adult and Higher Education) studying Sports Injury and Treatment worked through the summer to help runners at the Lordshill 10k. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, students have struggled to get face-to-face experience due to the close contact nature of the subject.

CPRE Hampshire – Hampshire’s Countryside Charity CPRE Hampshire is passionate about making the Hampshire countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. We are part of a networked organisation that operates across England and have been around for 100 years. What we do ¾ We aim to ensure that the right development takes place in the right place ¾ We strengthen the capacity of local communities to resist inappropriate development, favouring brownfield over greenfield sites ¾ We stress the importance of a sustainable countryside and development that helps mitigate the impact of climate change ¾ We encourage people to cherish and access the countryside on their doorstep ¾ How can you get involved? ¾ Become a sponsor of our Countryside Awards ¾ Join in on one of our litter-picks in and around Winchester or Basingstoke ¾ Support our work on hedgerow restoration ¾ Become a member or make a donation to our charity To find out more, visit our website www.cprehampshire.org.uk or get in touch with us at hantssupportercare@cprehampshire.org.uk.

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With the event planned for July and rearranged for the summer break, we had a record number of student volunteers at the event, despite being ‘holiday time’. Runners gave our students some incredible feedback and praised them for their efforts. Our students are required to complete clinical hours as part of the degree; the experience helped develop planning, organisation and clinical application skills for students, while helping a local running club and charity. We collected donations for Naomi House and Jacks Place for each massage. We work closely with other sports clubs and organisations to give our students real-life experience and improve the quality of service at local sporting events. If you are interested in studying for the degree or have a sports club that could benefit from us providing massage for you, please contact James Kirkpatrick jkirkpatrick@psc.ac.uk or visit https://ahed.psc.ac.uk.

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Firms encouraged to use corporate social responsibility to help ‘Hello Southampton’ HAMPSHIRE companies keen to reignite their corporate social responsibility programmes are invited to work with a Southampton charity dedicated to eradicating isolation and loneliness. Communicare needs more volunteers for its ‘Hello Southampton’ telephone service offering regular calls to the isolated or vulnerable. Manager Annie Clewlow says: “Hello Southampton provides support for those who would benefit from regular check-ins. The idea is to try to step in when there are minor difficulties before they become major.” Communicare is asking businesses to volunteer their teams.

Volunteer Linda Sharman, who worked in medical administration until recently, explains: “Although I didn’t do this through my place of work, it could work perfectly if it were on offer. Having a onehour slot where I check in with the folk who need this support is easy to fit into a schedule and a lovely way to get involved with helping out in the local community.” https://communicareinsouthampton. org.uk/aboutus/.

Broaden your horizons, learn a language! Whether it is to boost your brainpower, discover new cultures or enhance work and travel opportunities, we will help you to learn a new language. Studying another language improves your abilities to use your first language and helps to explore other cultures more successfully. We can support a company’s strategy developing the business language skills

of a group of people working together on a particular project, or all the staff in a department where linguistic competence is required in a variety of business languages. Our foreign 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. Think global, Learn local. 02393 430017 07751 929500

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Scrumptious Consultancy empowers small and medium sized enterprises to bring their vision to life and turn it into a competitive advantage Think differently Scrumptious Consultancy is a Southampton based consultancy business which has been supporting business start ups and existing businesses with high growth potential to thrive and achieve their goals by working with leaders to find their own success for over a decade. Our clients’ businesses have grown in more ways than just profit and turnover; they are confident, resilient, and significantly add to their communities.

Sometimes you just need an understanding ear to chat through your ideas to give you the confidence to fly. We like to use a range of strategies, tactical and operational business tools to understand your needs and growth aspirations. Practically this means you will end up with a list of actions, giving you clear direction of where to start. Scrumptious will then work with you to motivate and achieve these goals. Tel: 02382250164 Email: Carmel@ scrumptiousconsutlancy.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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Local co-operative brings soft plastic recycling points to Hampshire stores Southern Co-op is trialling soft plastic recycling points in several of its stores including 10 in Hampshire. The recycling points will mean all Co-op own brand packaging will be easier to recycle in store or via council kerbside collection. Once deposited, materials such as cling film, wrappers and carrier bags will be sent to a company called Jayplas which will turn them into post-consumer plastic granules. These are then made into secondary products such as bin liners and construction industry materials.

Stores in Hampshire are The Cooperative Food in Portsmouth’s Eastney Road, Denmead’s Hambledon Road, Rooksdown’s Limes Park, Wickham’s The Square, Hayling Island’s Elm Grove, Liphook’s Headley Road, Alresford’s West Street, Overton’s Winchester Street, Clanfield’s White Dirt Lane, Lee on Solent’s High Street, Romsey’s Abbotswood, Odiham’s High Street, Southampton’s Hursley Road and Four Marks’s Winchester Road. To view Southern Co-op’s long term strategy and commitment to climate change, visit www.thesoutherncooperative.co.uk/our-plan/.

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as Magic, Kiss, Absolute, Greatest Hits radio and many more. Bauer can provide specialised market knowledge and offer insights to inform you of opportunities to stay ahead of your competitors. With extensive advertising solutions

as well as our internal digital marketing agency Bauer Create, Bauer Media offers worldwide scale with local market excellence - THAT’S BAUER POWER. Contact your local team for tailored advice and ideas: emily.spanton-hay@ bauermedia.co.uk.

PPi Healthcare Consulting: working internationally in health technology access Hampshire-based PPi HC (est. 2002) provides commercial planning and business intelligence support to the health industry sector, principally for medicines and medical devices. Our services primarily focus on securing optimum reimbursement and market

access for our clients’ technologies and advising on marketing and data strategies to ensure product value is supported with evidence and the data required to satisfy health regulators, clinicians and payers. Our team comprises an international team of country-based experts, each intimate with their respective healthcare systems and very familiar with commercialisation issues for health technologies. We’ve undertaken some

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1,800 country assignments in healthcare market access across a broad range of disease areas. Recently we’ve worked on commercialisation planning and implementation for a number of leading-edge innovations such as retinal and cardiac gene therapy, enhanced MRI software incorporating connectonomics, video capsule endoscopy and the use of human tissue venous allografts.

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KTL Europe (UK) Ltd is a service driven Freight Forwarding Solutions provider based in Hampshire. With the ever uncertainty of the pandemic we are continuing to work as normal, assisting you in all your freight service needs. We would like to offer all Hampshire Chamber of Commerce members Free Agency Fees on your first booking with us. Email myles@ktluk.com or phone 01489 884 151 to find out more.

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New Members Amamus Limited Tim Wookey Sundial House, 98 High Street, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4SU 0330 133 0281 www.amamus.coffee Hello members of the Chamber from the amamus team! Just a quick intro…

experience. Plus helping vulnerable coffee farming communities enjoy sustainable livelihoods.

We create joyful coffee experiences in your workplace from crop to cup. We are proudly B Corp certified, which means we meet the highest environmental and social standards.

We work with firms from 5 – 1000 employees suppling clear advice, precision equipment and freshly roasted coffee each month. Do contact Tim on 07940 164 954 to discuss how to bring more joy into your workspace.

By working with us you are having a direct and positive impact on your team and clients with a better hospitality

Frost Creative Gary Frost Unit 3 Saints Barn, Church Lane, Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2SY 01489 663692 www.frostcreative.co.uk We create compelling and competitive brands! Our strategic experts help businesses become attractive, engaging, and high-performing brands. We help businesses grow by becoming active, driven partners for every aspect of branding, from strategy to creative and implementation of all key communications. What sets us apart is our

distinctly practical sensibility. Yes, your brand should be compelling. But – more importantly – your brand should be working hard, supporting your positioning, and giving you a competitive edge. We think big. But we’re always thinking business. A brand isn’t just something you can get behind – it’s an asset that really drives your success.

GEP Environmental Limited Mark Weeks Unit 5 Basepoint Business Centres, 1 Winnall Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD 01962 600205 www.gepenv.co.uk GEP Environmental is an environmental and energy management consultancy committed to supporting our clients to reduce carbon emissions, work towards Net Zero Carbon and ultimately improve their sustainability. Our team of technical professionals includes Environmental Consultants, Energy Engineers and Project Managers who specialise in Climate Change, Net Zero Carbon, Sustainability,

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Environmental Compliance, and Project Engineering. We provide strategic and technical support to public and private sector clients, ranging from SMEs to international organisations, across the UK. To support our consultancy services, we provide a selection of online and site-based IEMA approved and certified training courses on carbon and environmental management.

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Runway Training Oliver Trailor Gatscombe House, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5EJ 01732 402402 www.runwaytraining.co.uk Runway Training was established in 2008 as a specialist provider of adult maths and English qualifications offering a flexible approach to online learning. Managing Director Oliver Trailor founded the company having previously worked at an FE College dealing with course enquiries for learners looking to achieve Skills for Life qualifications. We have helped over 25,000 learners and operate several projects including those to support

individuals suffering with mental health conditions and unemployed learners. We work closely with SMEs to identify their training needs and plan suitable programmes to upskill new and existing staff. We offer a free training needs analysis and can advise on programmes including: Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Kickstart.

The Southern Sustainability Partnership Limited Lynda Daniels 24 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RX 01202 971186 www.southernsustainability.co.uk The Southern Sustainability Partnership was set up to help facilitate best business practice for clients by providing support with their environmental and facilities management. With collaboration at our heart, we support B2B energy,

Better QMS Richard Battrick Chichester, West Sussex 01243 543518 www.betterqms.com We help customers achieve UKAS accredited ISO Certification for single, combined and integrated management systems requiring implementation and/ or certification of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, capturing your business processes in line with the requirements.

recycling, waste and general environmental and facilities management for private business, charity, local authority, NHS, government bodies and organisations of all types in need of support.

Core PA Services Limited

GetSet Solent (as part of YTKO)

Allen Wooding

Helen Stratton

Bournemouth, Dorset

Unit 3 2 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, Hampshire, SO16 7NP

07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk If you want to focus more on your clients and core areas of expertise, but your admin is a frustrating distraction, maybe we can help. We are a Virtual Assistant company, providing remote admin and PA/EA support to our clients, matching the ebb and flow of their business. Contact us to discuss how we could create more time for you.

0800 9175 411 www.getsetforgrowth.com/solent GetSet Solent is a specialist service supporting ambitious businesses with the potential and ambition to grow, thanks to funding from the Regional Growth Fund. The programme has a grant that enables companies to access investment for their business growth, through the purchase of equipment or services, with grants up to £25,000.

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Hampshire Scouts

SmartPA

Paul Bell

Karen Pavard

County Office, Ferny Croft Scout Centre, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ

Southampton, Hampshire

023 8084 7847 www.hampshirescouting.org.uk

SmartPA are leading providers of PA, administration, and business support services to organisations of all sizes. We empower professionals to transform the way they work by outsourcing their administrative tasks so that they can focus on driving their business forward.

You’ll find us in every community across Hampshire. From trekking in the New Forest National Park to kayaking in Portsmouth Harbour or flying high in Farnborough. We get up to lots of activities right on your doorstep. You’re probably not too far away from a group right now.

Neology UK Limited Gill Harvey Form 1, Bartley Wood Business Park, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9XA 01256 581134 www.neology.net We re-imagine mobility to accelerate your vision of a smart city and safer communities. By closely collaborating with our customers, we connect existing infrastructure assets with nextgeneration technology to modernize the way people move. Backed by a culture of innovation, we help create safer, cleaner, more efficient mobility experiences that support sustainable growth and help communities thrive.

Si-Quat UK Richard Derham D24 Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4BG 0203 290 7957 www.si-quat.co.uk

07753 879355 www.smart-pa.com

Stallion Finance Limited Samuel Stapleton Denmead, Hampshire 07950 981153 www.stallionfinance.co.uk Stallion Finance are business finance specialists for small and medium sized businesses in the UK. Our highly qualified team source and place bespoke commercial finance packages for businesses.

Stef’s Photography Stef Van Vuuren Southampton, Hampshire 07709 546244 www.stefsphotography.com SH Drone Services and Protection is here to help with roof and building surveys as well as thermal investigations supporting environmental initiatives. Certified Drone Pilots offering: aerial photography and videography, security services supported with drone surveillance. Professional photographers for property and studio work.

Si-Quat is a long lasting 5000 touch antimicrobial surface coating. We are helping the UK’s businesses, events and homes to implement COVID-safe environments and cleaning regimes that offer an added layer of protection against bacteria, mould and viruses.

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The Gurkha Museum Daren Bowyer Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TS 01962 842832 www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk The Gurkha Museum celebrates the heritage and history of Gurkha soldiers who have served Britain for over 200 years. As well as our publicly displayed collections and our research archive, our stunning facilities are available to hire.

Trailer Training UK Limited Steven Davis Clayfield Park, Main Road, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1TD 0345 260 2508 www.trailertraininguk.co.uk Trailer Training UK Ltd is a commercial driving school with training centres in Hampshire and Berkshire. We supply training for private individuals and companies, including blue chip companies, local councils, government departments and charities. We provide a wide range of driver courses including HGV / LGV, Driver CPC, Car and Trailer, and Caravan course.

Wessex Cancer Trust Sally Hillyear 91-95 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GG 02380 672225 www.wessexcancer.org.uk Wessex Cancer Trust believes that there should be help and support available to everyone living with cancer, when and where they need it. Every year around 23,000 people are diagnosed with cancer within the Wessex region. A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family.

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Business Doctors (Winchester)

Purple Flair Limited

Michael Dunne

Unit 5, Hilsea Industrial Estate, Limberline Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5JW

Winchester, Hampshire 07824 595798 www.businessdoctors.co.uk Small to Medium Business Consultancy.

Care Learning Centre Claire Turner The Courtyard, Monks Brook St Cross, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BF 01983 533993 www.clcentre.co.uk Health & Social Care Apprenticeship & Training Provider.

Nadine Webster

Scrumptious Consultancy Charlotte Parker Southampton, Hampshire 07788 584080 www.scrumptiousconsultancy.com

02392 006343 www.purpleflair.com Event Filming, Managing and Marketing, Exhibition Organisers.

RS Sailing

Business Strategy Consultants.

Visualytes Limited Nagendra Mishra

Richard Frost Unit 19 Premier Way, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9DQ 01794 526779 www.rssailing.com Boats & Boat Fittings Boat Builders & Repairer.

Office 121, Cumbereland Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG

0238 097 0305 www.visualytes.com Digital Marketing, Web Design & Development.

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