Dorset Business Focus | July 2022

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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 42, JULY 2022

OPPORTUNITIES IN SINGAPORE NEW GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DORSET & SINGAPORE CHAMBERS ONBUY NAMED ‘THE BEST PLACE TO WORK’ IN BOURNEMOUTH

FOCUS ON MEN’S HEALTH

DORSET CHAMBER WELCOMES MAZARS AS BUSINESS PARTNER

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Hello and a warm welcome to our July edition of our monthly magazine, Dorset Business Focus. As always, the magazine is packed with interesting articles and news from the Dorset business community.

One of our key roles as an accredited Chamber is to provide an export documentation service and we help businesses all across Dorset and beyond move goods across the globe. We also provide training and advice for business who are keen to or are already working on an international basis. Identifying new international trade opportunities can offer businesses significant opportunities for growth and we are very keen to encourage and support Dorset businesses who are considering new markets overseas.

One of the key benefits we can offer businesses looking at new international markets are our connections with British overseas accredited Chambers. These Chambers can offer great support and connections to any business moving in to a new market and I am delighted to announce our new partnership with

the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, with Singapore being seen as the gateway to Southeast Asia.

This partnership will see us promote opportunities in Singapore as well as link with the Singapore Chamber to provide one to one support for businesses looking to trade in Singapore. The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore are very keen to reach out to UK businesses and we will be working closely with Executive Director David Kelly.

Please do get in touch if this is of interest or you’d like to reach out to any other international or indeed you’d like to find out more about our export advice and support.

Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber

Contents 06 Bank of England acts to get inflation down 08 AFC

Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust visits South Africa 11 OnBuy named ‘The

Best Place to Work’ in Bournemouth 13 Dorset Chamber

welcomes Mazars as business partner 14 Free digital

learning platform for primary school pupils 17 Memes and your

marketing strategy

19 Membership rates

33 Health & wellbeing

20 Member benefits 22 Lester Aldridge

34 Antony Batty & Company celebrates 25th birthday

advises McCarthy Stone on flagship retirement village

35 Charity expands support across Dorset

25 New Faces, New Places

36 Driven

26 Associated Chambers

hotel’s new facilities

37 Mayors commend

38 Events and training 29 International Trade 39 Social Diary 30 New Members 32 MSP Capital expands underwriting team

40 Business Partners 41-47 Dorset Business Directory

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in Singapore Caron Khan

Singapore partnership The new partnership between Dorset Chamber and the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore offers Dorset businesses looking to expand in Asia with a great landing point and gateway in to the ASEAN region.

Why Singapore? Singapore is the gateway to Asia and the ASEAN region is predicted to be the world’s fourth largest market by 2030. As a landing point for businesses into Asia, Singapore offers no language barriers, English common law, a stable pro-business government, low corporation tax and a simple business registration process. Working with the British Chamber in Singapore offers Dorset businesses access to a wide range of services and support when looking to develop opportunities on a global basis. You can even access discounted airfares through their partnership with British Airways.

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support, introductions and vital signposting for UK businesses looking to expand into the area and Dorset Chamber is able to facilitate this through our new partnership which includes: •

Two events per year on how to do business in Singapore

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The offer of 1-to-1 help for businesses looking to expand in Singapore

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The sharing of opportunities in Singapore with Dorset businesses

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Virtual trade missions to Singapore

The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore website provides a wealth of information, guides on doing business in Singapore and access to other support. www.britcham.org.sg /company/dorset-chamber/

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I’ve always believed that Dorset’s extraordinary business talent and entrepreneurship has the potential to do amazing things on the global stage. I’ve been lucky enough to see first-hand our county’s innovation and enterprise, working with some of Dorset’s most ambitious business leaders – leaders who, like me, see an international future for Dorset Chamber and its inspirational members.

It’s with this exciting vision that I’d like to celebrate the Chamber’s recent partnership and twinning with Singapore Chamber – the first step in Dorset’s global reach, and the start of an incredibly exciting journey into the Asian market. With this international expansion comes myriad opportunities for Dorset’s businesses – facilitated by us, the Chamber, and Singapore as a collaborative team.

The recent international success of Dorset’s very own Field International is testament to the strength of this budding partnership. Dorset born and bred, and with their HQ in Poole, the ambitious company opened Field International Technologies in Singapore in February 2019 – a powerful step in their global expansion plans that enables them to offer a manufacturing and repair-based service to South East Asia and beyond.

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The sky really is the limit for Field International!

Field International Group are a great example of a leading UK ambitious international business expanding across the globe, with a manufacturing plant established in Singapore.

Founded in Dorset in 1995, Field International supports and supplies most of the major airlines with licensed aircraft tooling and ground support equipment, employing 50 highly-qualified personnel in Dorset and fastapproaching 200 employees worldwide.

Through ambitious global expansion targets and a focus on distributed manufacturing, they have experienced 30 per cent year-on-year growth right up until the pandemic hit, and are proud to enjoy an impressive international presence in key areas across the world.

Driving business from their UK headquarters, their global expansion strategy has seen them develop sales and manufacturing facilities not only in Singapore, but also China and Spain, and they now trade in over 50 countries worldwide.

Significantly, despite the pandemic, they have spent the last 18 months expanding their

presence even further, taking them to the USA, Abu Dhabi in the Middle East, and Chennai in India.

Ultimately, Field’s aim is to create multiple manufacturing sites and sales offices across the globe, enabling them to develop local customer relationships in all of the world’s continents. By setting up sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide, they are also able to boost the area’s employment and economy and, in the case of their manufacturing plant in Singapore, help supply South East Asia and beyond, giving yet another opportunity outside of China.

By continuing to drive the business forward with huge ambitions despite the devastating blow of the pandemic, they have been able to prepare for the next stage of accelerated growth; they confidently predict to be back to 30 per cent yearon-year growth within 12 months, and anticipate a return to accelerated growth thereafter.

When going to new international markets,

Their real strength comes from stepping into new international markets where others have failed, giving Field the experience, tech and expertise to strengthen their international foothold. Singapore has been a vital part of this journey and global expansion.

Field International Group business development manager Richard Marples stated: “When going to new international markets, working with the British Chamber for that area offers huge support and offers a great welcome. We’ve worked closely with the Singapore Chamber for many years as we’ve established our Singapore operations.”

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Bank of England acts to get inflation down You probably don’t need the Bank of England to tell you that prices have been rising sharply.

The annual rate of inflation — how much the things that people buy have gone up in price over the past year — was 7 per cent in March.

That is clearly some way above the 2 per cent target for inflation that the government has set for the Bank of England.

Here’s why inflation is so high and how we are going to get it back down to target.

People have been buying more goods as Covid restrictions have eased in the UK and in most other countries. That higher demand has pushed up on prices.

At the same time, there have been supply issues, with many businesses having problems getting hold of enough goods to sell.

For example, recent lockdowns have cut production in China — a major source of the world’s supply of raw materials and finished goods.

And many of the contacts I speak to at businesses here in Dorset report that their shipping costs have become very expensive over the past couple of years because the pandemic disrupted the normal flow of freight ships around the world.

These and other supply problems have all caused goods prices to rise, especially for goods coming into the UK from abroad.

Even more strikingly, big increases in oil and gas prices have pushed up the costs of transport, heating homes and offices, and powering factories.

The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on oil and gas prices means there could be a further rise in the energy price cap in October.

Taking all these things together, we expect inflation to rise further — to around 10 per cent later this year.

With prices going up much faster than pay, the cost of living is a very big problem for very many people.

We know that high inflation is hitting poorer households the hardest.

The Bank is taking action to ensure inflation gets back down to target. This will reduce the cost of living pressure on households and support businesses to invest and create jobs.

We can’t do anything about the supply problems or the higher energy prices that are currently pushing up inflation. But we do have ways to get inflation down over the next few years — mainly by using interest rates.

Higher interest rates make it more expensive for people to borrow money to spend and encourage them to save, so they tend to spend less. And when people spend less, prices tend to rise more slowly.

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised Bank Rate — the rate that influences many other interest rates in the UK — from 0.1 per cent to 0.25 per cent in December, to 0.5 per cent in February, and then to 0.75 per cent in March.

In early May, the MPC raised Bank Rate to one per cent, and they said they may need to raise it further in the coming months.

Higher interest rates will, over time, reduce inflationary pressure in the economy. And it’s unlikely that the prices of oil, gas, and imported goods will continue to rise as rapidly as they have. We also don’t think that the demand for goods will continue to rise as fast, partly because the higher cost of living will reduce the amount of money people have

to spend. Some of the supply problems that businesses are facing are likely to ease too.

All told, we expect inflation to begin to fall next year and return to the two per cent target in around two years’ time.

With the help of our contacts in Dorset and across the UK, I and the rest of the Bank’s agents will make sure that the MPC has all the information they need to make the right decisions and get inflation down.

Andrew Holder, Bank of England Agent for Central Southern England

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AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust visits South Africa AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust coaches have been out in South Africa working on a football project in both Johannesburg and Durban.

The trip was in partnership with Switched On Christian School, with coaches also given the opportunity to visit local community projects in the areas they visited.

Having landed in Johannesburg first, staff worked with teachers at Destiny Christian School and looked at what makes an effective coach.

They then put on sessions with students at Rabboni Christian School and Saints Christian School, involving player development classes on and off the training ground.

Away from the schools, members of the Community Sports Trust then visited a local project, with one man following in the footsteps

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of his mother by baking fresh bread and preparing food parcels for young children attending school. It resembled a foodbank and coaches were keen to get stuck in and help, making bread on the day they visited.

Following the community visit, the coaches visited Zenzele Community School and The Kings School, playing games and football with the younger children, before handing out football kit to the older pupils.

After some fantastic work in Johannesburg, the staff went on to Durban, visiting the local high school for coaching and then taking sessions with the players at Stella FC. CPD sessions were carried out for the coaches at Richard Bay Christian School, while Howick High School and Ashton College saw their students benefit from more Bournemouth expertise.

Local club, Young Chiefs, were also paid a visit, with match kits handed out for them to wear in upcoming games.

Following the trip, AFC Bournemouth’s Head of Community Steve Cuss shared his delight at its success.

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“The South Africa community project was a fantastic way to engage with schools in Johannesburg and Durban, working with lots of pupils.

“We were also pleased to support teachers and coaches, along with looking at community projects and how these are delivered.

“The whole experience was very positive and provided a fantastic opportunity to promote AFC Bournemouth in South Africa.” www.afcb.co.uk

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OnBuy named ‘The Best Place to Work’ in Bournemouth OnBuy was one of 16 businesses, organisations and individuals who were recognised at this year’s inaugural Bournemouth Business Awards.

Staff at OnBuy have been celebrating after being presented with the ‘Best Place to Work’ award. Jacqui Rock, president of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, and a representative from award sponsor Yellow Buses, were on hand to present the award as AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium played host to the Bournemouth Business Award ceremony on 26 May. The latest accolade for the innovative the new headquarters – OnBuy House – business, based in Bournemouth town centre, provides a fantastic hub for collaboration and comes after a successful 12 months that a place to come and enjoy being at work. has seen OnBuy named as Deloitte’s fastest OnBuy recently rewarded staff for their growing tech business in the South West, commitment and hard work by offering all 120+ Online Retailer of the Year in the PCR Awards, employees over £1m in granted share options, and one of the fastest growing companies in giving them the opportunity to become direct Europe by the Financial Times’ FT1000 listing. beneficiaries of the company’s future success.

“We have won some great awards over the “We’ve always known that OnBuy is last few years, but to be recognised by a panel a great place to work, so it’s fantastic to of local judges and chosen as the best place to have that formally recognised through the work in Bournemouth really is special for us. It Bournemouth Business Awards. From the highlights our company’s great culture and the very beginning, OnBuy has been focused on fantastic people who have played a huge part in OnBuy’s success to date,” said Cas Paton, CEO of OnBuy.com.

Cas has fostered an innovative culture by empowering the team to experiment, follow their passion (whether it’s a big idea or a different role within the company), be bold, and share their ideas. That is backed up by a supportive, trusted and open environment, with initiatives such as flexi-time, hybrid working and more annual leave to promote employee wellbeing and help staff foster a healthy work-life balance.

Cas is a strong advocate for giving employees freedom and flexibility and has developed a forwardthinking culture that helps them to reach their full potential, not only in work but also in their personal lives.

The OnBuy team has scaled to over 120 employees and has recently moved into their new and improved offices in the centre of Bournemouth. Featuring ample breakout areas and a spacious roof Fiona Hutwood of Yellow Buses, Michelle terrace with stunning panoramic Cross of Onbuy and Jacqui Rock, president of sea views from Bournemouth Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce all the way to Old Harry’s Rocks, more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

doing things the right way and breaking the mould to create the best online marketplace for everyone, everywhere. That includes starting from a point of flexibility when it comes to our working practices and creating a healthy work-life balance for staff. They aren’t just a cog in the machine at OnBuy; we want to show that working for an e-commerce giant can be a hugely positive experience and our team is absolutely vital to our future success,” Cas concluded. www.onbuy.com

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Dorset Chamber welcomes Mazars as business partner Dorset Chamber has strengthened the ranks of its platinum business partners with a local leading international audit, tax and advisory firm.

Mazars – which has an office with 70 employees at Merck House in Poole town centre – is a global partnership with a strong local presence which supports individuals and businesses of all sizes and sectors from SMEs through to PLCs. Dorset Chamber’s business partner programme is for members which wish to make a greater contribution to the organisation and the business community.

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “Mazars and its team have been

incredibly supportive over many years.

“They are a perfect fit for the chamber with a global profile combined with a strong and active local office which provides invaluable expertise for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

“I am sure Mazars will help the chamber to continue to grow, develop and help businesses in Dorset drive the local economy.”

Mazars can trace its history – and membership of the chamber – back to 1986 in Poole.

One of its partners, Stephen Mills,

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is the chamber’s honorary treasurer and longest serving board member with service dating to 2004.

Other partners in the Poole office include managing partner Lesley Fox and UK head of SME Lara Brennan.

Lesley said: “Mazars and its team have always been active members of the chamber.

“Becoming a business partner is a way to give back even more to the organisation and local business community.

“Mazars is not just a network of firms, we are a united partnership, we work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory outsourcing and consulting.”

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Free digital learning platform for primary school pupils Internet Matters has launched Digital Matters, a free online safety and media literacy education platform helping pupils deal with the issues they are most likely to face in the digital world.

The platform, created with support from digital security company ESET, will build the critical thinking skills they need to tackle a range of issues such as fake news and misinformation, as well as teach children about cyberbullying, online grooming, peer pressure and keeping their personal information secure.

Specifically aimed at primary school pupils in Years 5 and 6, Digital Matters has been designed to enable parents and teachers to work together to educate and support children at the age they start spending more time in online environments.

The lessons see children being asked to navigate a number of different situations they are likely to encounter online. Based on real-life scenarios, they will be able to discuss the issues in class and learn how to make the right choices in a safe space.

It comes as new research of UK parents shows how there has been significant increases within 12 months in both concerns and experiences of primary school aged children across a range of different online safety issues.

The number of parents of six to 10-yearolds who said their child had been affected by exposure to fake news, misinformation, or disinformation more than doubled compared to the previous year. More than twice as many children of the same age experienced

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online trolling or abuse from strangers.

There were also significant increases in children aged six to 10 having direct experience of contact with strangers online, peer pressure to do things they wouldn’t normally do and giving away personal information online.

Teachers can share companion resources with parents from the platform so parents can continue the learning at home, supporting a joined-up approach to online safety education between teacher and parent.

It also allows them to teach online safety and media literacy in a digital environment, with the flexibility of having offline materials to suit different teaching styles.

Ghislaine Bombusa, head of Digital at Internet Matters, who led the creation of the platform, said: “There is a growing need to ensure young people not only stay safe online but have the media literacy skills they need to navigate their increasingly complex digital world.

“At a critical time in their development, we hope to help schools teach young people these skills in a supportive environment where they can practice making choices in realistic situations, all on an interactive digital platform.

“We also know the important role that

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parents play in keeping their children safe online, so the programme encourages their involvement, making sure that they feel empowered to support their children as they stumble across difficult situations online.”

Teachers and parents can access the Digital Matters platform for free, where content will be updated regularly with online safety topics in line with the Relationships Education curriculum and the UKCIS Education for a Connected World Framework.

Julie Berriff, UK Marketing Director at ESET said: “We’re delighted to continue our support for Internet Matters with this new innovative learning platform and are committed to helping as many children as possible. www.internetmatters.org/digital-matters www.eset.com/uk

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Memes and your marketing strategy With the average person spending an hour and a half a day on social media, you want to ensure that your target audience sees your brand. You can do this by incorporating memes into your social media strategy. Memes are visually easily digestible content that can resonate with your audience.

What is a meme?

In the 2000s, the concept of modern-day memes became a cultural phenomenon (although the word meme was coined back in the 1970s by Richard Dawkins). While memes can exist in short-form videos or GIFs, a meme is usually an image with some text added to it. They are typically funny, entertaining, and easy to consume.

Due to their simplistic format, memes resonate well with people. They are easy to make and are sharable, and relatable. The wonderful thing about memes is that there is no such thing as plagiarism, so if you see a great meme, you can make your own using that image.

Why you should use memes in your marketing strategy As marketers, it is difficult to constantly create new content for social media. This is where injecting some memes into your marketing can help. Memes are easy to do and save a load of time as most of the demanding work is already done. Use memes and you are almost guaranteed to get impressions, likes, shares, and comments.

A meme allows the brand to engage with its customers without appearing overly salesy.

There are two golden rules for using memes in marketing: Know your memes – Start by looking at memes.

Make sure you understand the meme (and its context) before you use it. Check your competitors and see if they are using them.

Know your audience personas – You need to consider your target audience. Your memes should match the audience’s likes and beliefs. If you go against their beliefs, you could lose your audience. Consider age too – will the meme be relatable to them?

How can memes help you with social media marketing?

If you want a relatively easy and quick way to grow your following and reach on social media, then

memes should become part of your strategy.

Here are just some easy wins meme marketing can help you with.

Expand your reach on social media Memes are great for expanding your reach on social media. Anyone can share them, and they all lead back to your business so you can quickly grow and scale your business.

Building your brand awareness If your meme includes a reference to your brand or market in which you operate, you can build awareness of your brand to a load of new audiences.

Customer interaction Memes work well for your already existing customer and follower base. Are you struggling to get interaction on social media? If so, a meme is a suitable place to start. Look at the meme below – a still from 300 and an accompanying quote

which was posted on a sewing brand’s page on Facebook. The status was simply “Does anyone else feel like this?” A simple conversation starter (and shareable content).

Establishing your presence If your business is on social media, it wants to establish its presence and communicate with its audience. Memes help show a fun and human side to the company.

Memes and copyright: Can I use any image to make a meme?

Copyright around memes is a lot more complicated than we think and is certainly not black and white. If somebody uses a meme on their personal social media account, it is unlikely that they will be prosecuted, but big businesses could be issued a cease-and-desist letter or sued for using the image without permission.

Memes often use stills from movies. The copyright of these images belongs to the film companies although, if used on a personal social media page, is very unlikely to find the poster sued. However, when businesses use the image and turn it into a meme as part of their advertising campaign, then they could be seen as profiting from the image and the film company may feel that is a reason to sue the business.

We suggest that if you think it may cause issues for the company, then don’t use the meme and create your own fun memes without fear of recriminations. www.localiq.co.uk

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Member benefit:

Member offer:

Chamber Corporate Primary Health Plan

Exclusively available to British Chamber of Commerce accredited members, the Chamber Primary Health Plan starts from just £6.13 per employee, per month and allows staff to claim money back, up to set limits, for things like sight tests and glasses, dental bills, therapy treatments and consultations.

The plan also provides access to health and wellbeing services including: •

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DoctorLine™ service providing policyholders with confidential telephone access to a practising UK GP or clinical pharmacist, 24 hours a day – every day, from anywhere in the world, with optional webcam consultations Best Doctors® – expert second medical opinion service Scanning Service – MRI, CT and PET scans 24hr advice and information line and up to 6 structured counselling sessions

State you are a Dorset Chamber member when signing up. www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber/chamber-primary-health-plan

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Quote ‘local20’ on coupon/voucher code on checkout on website or at the blue & white kiosk on Poole Quay or Swanage Pier.

Valid on the following cruises: • • • • •

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ActionCOACH are expanding across Dorset ActionCOACH has expanded its operation across Dorset with Gary Hales joining recently as a senior partner.

Gary has been coaching for over 20 years and is particularly experienced in coaching and mentoring executives in financial and professional services. However, he also ‘walks the talk’ as he has owned a number of businesses over the years, such as a pub/ restaurant, stationery retailer, natural health clinic and a training centre. So, Gary brings significant expertise and knowledge to help business owners and executives in Dorset.

Over the past two decades, ActionCOACH has grown to be the number one business coaching firm in the world. With hundreds of proven systems and strategies, ActionCOACH is guaranteed to get results. Gary joins the ActionCOACH team that has served thousands of businesses and their owners around the world and in every category imaginable. Gary helps 20

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business owners to not only grow their business, but to reach their goals too.

With more than 1,000 offices in 80 countries, ActionCOACH delivers its proven business development systems to tens of thousands of business owners every week, also delivering to owners who turn to business coaching to get the freedom and lifestyle they sought when they first went into business for themselves.

Since its inception, ActionCOACH has coached more clients, won more awards, gained more recognition and produced more profits than any other coaching company of its kind in the world.

Gary shows owners how to get more time, better teams in their companies and more money on their bottom-line. A perfect example of this is one of Gary’s clients, Pitman Training. /company/dorset-chamber/

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Gary Hales, Senior Partner at Action Coach

Pitman Training has recently won two awards at the Bournemouth Business Awards; they were ‘Best New Business of the Year’ and also received the ‘Workplace Wellbeing Award’ which is a special award presented by Dorset Mind.

Gary has coached this start-up business to rapidly increase its business and achieve these prestigious awards.

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Lester Aldridge advises McCarthy Stone on flagship retirement village South coast law firm Lester Aldridge has successfully advised national retirement housing developer McCarthy Stone on the purchase of Wimborne Market in Dorset, following the grant of planning permission earlier in 2022.

Development has now started at the site, where McCarthy Stone is delivering a £41million housing scheme consisting of 67 high quality one- and two-bedroom extra care apartments, 32 extra care bungalows and two-storey chalets, as well as nine open market houses.

The scheme will be McCarthy Stone’s first urban retirement village in the UK, and will feature a wellbeing hub, circular fitness route, vegetable garden, village green, bistro and dining areas all paired with the support of 24-hour flexible care. The developer is looking to create a ready-made supportive and vibrant community for its residents to access, whilst retaining their independence and involvement in the wider local area.

Dorset Council predicts the number of older people in the county will rise by 60 per cent by 2033. Following the recent levelling-up White Paper, a new government task force was launched on the issue of older people’s housing, designed to look at ways to provide better choice, quality and security of housing for older people. It has been estimated that some three million pensioners would like to downsize but cannot do so because of the lack of suitable housing, with only some 7,000 homes for the elderly being built each year.

Ed Garcia, divisional land director (Southern) for McCarthy Stone, said: “We are delighted to be delivering our first urban retirement village to the historic market town of Wimborne Minster. We had a great team of professionals working with us, managed by senior land manager James Day, in particular Lester Aldridge who represented us so brilliantly, Re-Format Architects for creating such an amazing scheme and the in-house development team at McCarthy Stone. We are grateful to the George family for agreeing to sell the site to us and allowing us the opportunity to deliver our concept scheme so

close to our head office in Bournemouth.”

Lester Aldridge’s team was led by Mark Benham, head of Real Estate Group, who said: “There is a huge demand for all types of housing in East Dorset, including specialist housing for older people. McCarthy Stone’s scheme will help to increase the housing choices available for the local community and will free up family homes for the next generation. Lester Aldridge has advised McCarthy Stone on hundreds of its schemes and it was a pleasure to advise the company on the acquisition of such a historic site.” www.lesteraldridge.com

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Albert Goodman the best to work for Regional chartered accountancy firm Albert Goodman has featured in the Best Companies 2022 list as the best accountancy firm to work for in the UK, which was revealed during the Best Companies live event on Friday 20 May

by TV and sports presenter, Dan Walker.

The Best Companies list has recognised Albert Goodman as a leader in its field of accountancy determined through a firm-wide survey assessed and ranked in eight categories, including personal growth, wellbeing and teamwork. Albert Goodman has entered the Best Companies survey for the last few years, so this number one ranking is testament to the whole team approach that makes this organisation so successful and a great place to work.

Albert Goodman also retained its 2-star accreditation as an outstanding place to work and proudly featured as the 17th best

firm to work for in the South West, moving up 18 positions from their 2021 ranking.

Sarah Bowden, head of HR and Recruitment at Albert Goodman, said: “We are delighted with the results from Best Companies this year. People are at the heart of our business and employee engagement for us is paramount to the success of our firm.

“We constantly review measures to encourage employees to have a good work life balance and are pleased that employees enjoy working within their teams and can see that we support personal growth by creating opportunities for employees to have the career they aspire to.

“Being live on air and receiving this fantastic recognition has to be one of the standout moments for the firm, it was truly exciting.” www.albertgoodman.co.uk

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Lester Aldridge welcomes new lawyers Five new lawyers joined leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge during the month of May. Senior sssociate Giuseppe Pingerna was welcomed into the firm’s Family team.

Solicitor Elisabetta Scanferla joined LA Marine, the specialist shipping and marine law team at Lester Aldridge.

Chartered legal executives Rebecca Lo and Helen Smith joined the firm’s Real Estate team, along with solicitor Anmol Ahluwalia.

These five new lawyers are in addition to new partner Adam Corcoran who joined LA’s Real Estate team in early May. www.lesteraldridge.com

TDSi appoints international business development director

Trethowans appoints new agriculture and rural property partner

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Tennent as its new international business development director. With over 30 years of sales and international sales management experience, Phil will head up TDSi’s continued expansion in overseas markets through its network of professional partners.

Trethowans, a UK Top 150 law firm, has appointed Caroline Lindon-Morris to head up its agricultural and rural property team in Winchester.

Caroline will lead on the sale and purchase of agricultural properties and the partitioning of landed estates and farming businesses where older generations are passing it down but dividing it amongst multiple parties (usually their children).

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New senior surveyor at Vail Williams With a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Ben Duly plans to undertake his Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and become a Chartered Surveyor.

Areas of expertise by Ben include commercial property investment, acquisitions and disposals and commercial agency. www.vailwilliams.com

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Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce

www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and to supply the goods and services that the town and surrounding area needs to remain economically vibrant.

Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small.

Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester.

Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry

www.gcci.co.uk Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been around since the 1930s. Many of our members come from outside the High Street where diversity encompasses old family firms, industrial estate units and new modern work from home and digital businesses. We are very much involved in local initiatives and other groups such as Town Council, Gillingham School, Gillingham in Gear, Dementia Friends, Town Team in particular.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk The Shaftesbury Chamber has around 100 members from its two business parks and independent High Street businesses. They hold monthly networking meetings and are very active in the development of the town’s economy. Unlike many other towns, Christmas lights and activities are entirely run and paid for by Chamber members.

Sherbourne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

www.sherbornechamber.co.uk The Sherborne Chamber of Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community. It has a membership in excess of 150. The Chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and creating a memorable experience for visitors to the town.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk We have many ways of helping to promote all businesses in Swanage, the most popular of these is the Swanage Map. This is provided to tourists free of charge through all local hotels and the tourist information centre. As a member, you will be taking an active part in helping develop business opportunities in Swanage.

SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce

www.facebook.com/SturBiz The Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce was set up in 2018 and named SturBiz for simplicity. Its mission is to promote and enhance Sturminster Newton and surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The chamber has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges. We played an important role in the establishment of the Weymouth BID, in whose operation we take a keen interest.

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Awards for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care scooped two awards at the inaugural Bournemouth Business Awards. The hospice was named Overall Winner and also Green/Eco Business of the Year.

Commenting on the award wins, CEO Claire Gallie said: “We are so thrilled and delighted to win these awards.

“It’s a wonderful way to be recognised for the work that we do supporting local patients at the end of life in the community.

“And our sincere thanks to our wonderful volunteers, staff and supporters without whom none of this would be possible.

“That includes our fabulous charity shops who help with so much of our recycling and green strategy by turning muchneeded donations of clothes into funds.”

Sixteen awards were presented to a range of businesses, organisations and individuals. Organised by MW Events, the award ceremony was hosted by its managing director, Nigel Reeve.

Jacqui Rock, president of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce, presented the winners with their framed certificates.

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International Trade Updates

Our Services: As the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Dorset, we have a highly experienced and qualified team in place to help businesses import and export goods across the globe.

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A customs brokerage service that can complete your customs declarations for UK importers and exporters.

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Direct links to the HMRC customs handling system and all inventory linked ports for air, road and sea.

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Understanding of the importance of compliance in this complex area, to ensure that your goods pass though borders unhindered.

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We are also an issuing body, appointed by HM Revenue and Customs, and are authorised to certify export documentation, including: o UK Certificate of Origin o Arab-British Certificate of Origin o UK EUR1 Customs Movement Certificates

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Training programmes on all international trade subjects in addition to bespoke training for your specific business needs.

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We offer a global business network where we can introduce you to other chambers across the world to help businesses overcome challenges they may be facing.

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Dorset Chamber welcomes our New Members #GetBusinessDone

Ferndown Community Support CIC

B2B Expos

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Devonshire Business Centre, Devonshire House, Basingstoke RG24 8PE 01256 838386 www.b2bexpos.co.uk Our business expos are one-day events to help professionals and local businesses network, learn and grow.

Dorset Somerset Air House, Wellington TA21 9JQ 01823 669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) is a registered charity, established to provide relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset by the provision of an air ambulance, with an air and road-delivered critical care capability.

Its airbase is situated at Henstridge Airfield on the Dorset/Somerset border.

From there, they can be at any point in the two counties in less than 20 minutes.

First4Training Unit D, 1 Willis Way, Poole BH15 3SS 0330 1742884 www.first4training.uk First4Training is a virtual and face-to-face staff training services provider based on the South Coast. We work across all sectors to deliver true skills learning. We focus on delivering virtual and face-to-face training at our state-of-the-art training centre or in the comfort of our clients’ premises.

To become a member visit: www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/join

Poole Bay Holdings Ltd Fleets Corner Business Park, Nuffield Road, Poole BH17 0LA 01202 493696 www.poolebayholdings.co.uk We are one of the UK’s leading online and catalogue marketers and manufacturers of products. Poole Bay Holdings Ltd was established over 30 years ago. Our recycled plastic furniture, shelters, safety signs and workwear are just a few of the products manufactured in our factories here in Poole, Dorset. Whether you need a shelter, picnic tables, disposable gloves or a basic first aid kit, we are here to help. Since we began, over one million customers have purchased from our many websites and catalogues.

Keysworth, Wareham BH20 7BH 07450 866977 www.sasfihopeross.co.uk Sasfi Hope-Ross is an experienced commercial photographer, specialising in business headshots, commercial photography and high-end interiors and architectural photography. She works in a professional and friendly manner and ensures that your business will always be displayed at its best.

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THIS Workspace, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk Smart Quality Services, based in Bournemouth, is a specialist ISO and compliance management consultancy. We provide a simple and costeffective route to attaining and maintaining ISO certification, supported by our cloud-based legal and QHSE compliance software. We also work, through Smart Manufacture, with manufacturers to help them drive improved operational efficiency through streamlining and automating their processes in the cloud. /company/dorset-chamber/

Prevail Property Developments 6 Lineside, Burton BH23 7NQ 07856 511225 www.prevailpropertydevelopments.co.uk Prevail Property Developments undertakes all aspects of building work, landscaping & driveway, and window, door, and conservatory installations. We can offer a fully managed end-to-end service, from design to completion, providing our customers peace of mind.

Prevail has been built on our core beliefs – Integrity – Quality – Passion, and operates in the domestic and commercial sectors.

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92 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AW 07872 129844 www.ferndowncommunitysupport.org.uk Ferndown Community Support CIC supports residents and businesses in Ferndown and surrounding areas. Operating with over 250 volunteers, we believe in healthy, well-connected and empowered communities, and support residents with shopping, prescriptions, various events throughout the year, and our new Community Larder, food, pet and hygiene bank.

Bayside Business Centre, Sovereign Business Park, Poole BH15 3TB 07876 207054 www.peoplechoreographer.co.uk Disrupting tradition to create inclusive workplace communities. Unconventional HR Consultant specialising in charities and purposeful organisations. Over 20 years’ experience supporting organisations and their leaders develop strategies, equipping them for the future through their people. Trouble-shooter; deliverer of pragmatic, simple solutions to complex situations; change choreographer; diversity and inclusion focussed; passionate about employee and volunteer engagement.

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Some commercial tenants have a right to create another lease below theirs. This is known as subletting or underletting.

Essentially, the landlord lets to the tenant, who sublets to the subtenant.

As a tenant, whether you can sublet or not depends on how the lease is drafted. Generally, you can sublet a whole property if you obtain landlord consent first. Subletting of part of the property may be permitted where there are separate spaces within the property.

For example, a tenant of 10 self-contained office spaces may be allowed to sublet one of those spaces.

One benefit of subletting is that you can increase your income if your business is struggling or if you can’t afford rent payments. Alternatively, if your business is booming, you may wish to sublet and move to bigger premises.

The biggest risk is if the subtenant does not pay because you may well be relying on the subtenant’s rent to be able to pay the landlord. Without this, there could be big issues for you and your business.

If you would like to sublet your property, you will need to: • Check the lease to see whether subletting is permitted • Check whether any conditions need to be met • Obtain consent from the landlord Even if you sublet the property, it will be you who is ultimately responsible for any terms breached by the subtenant or if the property is damaged by the subtenant.

Whether you can or cannot sublet will depend on your lease so I would recommend instructing a solicitor to review it for you. With a little steer in the right direction, you could actually save yourself a lot of time and money by getting the correct advice right from the start. rramshaw@frettens.co.uk 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk

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Jo Kelly, Credit Analyst at MSP Capital

MSP Capital expands underwriting team Property finance specialist MSP Capital has expanded its underwriting team to champion its growth in the development and bridging loan market.

The south coast based lender has made two strategic appointments to reflect its continued growth in the property industry, with £165m of funding released in 2022 so far.

Business development manager Mike Townsend is tasked with delivering new funding opportunities in Hampshire and West Sussex while credit analyst Jo Kelly, pictured, will support the business with asset lending and financial analysis.

Both new recruits are experienced industry insiders. Their arrivals come as the property market continues to do well despite the wider economic context.

Mike spent 35 years with a top five high street bank, and the past 20 as a relationship manager providing funding solutions for real estate clients.

He has structured and supported property deals to enable a variety of residential, commercial and investment projects, many involving bridging finance.

Mike said: “As part of the underwriting and business development team, my role is to spread more awareness of the MSP Capital brand, mainly across Hampshire and West Sussex, and seek out new funding opportunities to help our continued growth aspirations.”

Jo has more than 25 years of industry experience having worked for asset finance providers and, like Mike, a top five high street bank.

She was most recently a senior relationship manager helping Dorset businesses with asset finance requirements, a position she held for seven years.

At MSP Capital, she will apply her skills in asset lending and analysis to assist both head of Broker Relations Arian Manouchehri and Underwriting and Credit manager Lee Merrifield.

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an entrepreneurial lending approach with robust diligence and checks to identify and progress tailored solutions. I look forward to bringing my experience to bear to help more clients complete deals and make developments happen on the ground.”

Welcoming Jo and Mike, MSP Capital’s managing director Martin Higgins said: “A large part of our ongoing success in the market is due to our ability to build strong relationships with our clients. That is the reason we see our volume of enquiries, applications and completions all going up.

“Strengthening our team with two more industry experts, both with vast experience, will enable us to continue to service our clients on a personal level, while our loan book grows.”

According to Statista, the UK real estate sector generated more than £68.6 billion in turnover in 2021, created or maintained 551,000 jobs, and is set to see 205,000 new houses completed in 2022. The overall value of residential property in the UK is put at £7.2 trillion.

The latest ONS figures also show increasing demand for property with the average house price rising 1.1 per cent in April and now standing at £286,079. That is more than 10 per cent up on a year ago.

At the same time, the most recent UK brokers’ Bridging Trends report tracked an 8.5 per cent rise in the value of bridging loans in the first three months of 2022 compared with the same period last year.

Reasons include heightened demand for investment properties and funding for chain break transactions, a means to avoid the need to sell one home before buying another. www.mspcapital.co.uk

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Addressing men’s health Xanthe Grace, our Health and Wellbeing coordinator, focuses on men’s health and why it is so important that there is greater focus in this area.

When it comes to prevention and early detection, men’s health often takes a back seat to women’s health. However, research shows that, compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, take more risks and generally lead less healthy lifestyles. In addition, men are more likely to put off routine check-ups and also delay seeing a doctor for symptoms of a health problem.

Compared to working-aged women, workingaged men are also less likely to have a regular doctor and health insurance.

The good news is that many of the health conditions and diseases that men face can be prevented or treated. The key is early detection, as it generally increases the chances of successful treatment.

To help men to understand the importance of early intervention, it is vital to understand their risk factors and how they can improve their overall health.

The most common conditions affecting men are heart disease, stroke, depression, diabetes and cancer (in particular prostate, testicular, and colon cancer).

Heart Disease Risk factors for heart disease include: • High blood cholesterol levels • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Obesity • Cigarette smoking • Physical inactivity • Increasing age • Family history of early onset of heart disease

It is important to raise awareness around the fact that these feelings are hard-wired into men and that it is normal to be worried. However, it should always be stressed that visiting a doctor as soon as you begin to have symptoms will result in the best chance of a positive outcome.

Shockingly, there is no men’s health strategy in the UK, unlike other countries such as Australia and Ireland. In March 2022, this issue was debated in Parliament and it was outlined why men’s health needs to have a specific focus. There were some shocking statistics given, including: • One in five men in the UK do not live until they are 65, with an increasing gender age gap • Thirteen men take their own lives every day • Men in Kensington and Chelsea live 27 years longer on average than those in some parts of northern England • One man dies of prostate cancer every 45 minutes • Nearly 6,000 men die an alcohol-related death every year • Two thirds of men are overweight or obese

economically disadvantaged areas are dying from a whole range of illnesses far earlier than men who live in more affluent areas. There is no innate biological reason for this, therefore a joined-up approach is needed.

There are a number of things that can be done to improve this situation such as campaigns that encourage men to access the health system.

Men’s health should be approached from a positive perspective, basing it on need. Finally, a 10-year men’s health strategy is needed, such as the one developed in Australia, that provides a robust, holistic framework focusing on a preventative, rather than a reactive, approach.

Men’s health seems to be pushed away in a corner and, in the meantime, the NHS continues to creak under the burdens of unhealthy lifestyles.

By having a positive focus and a strategy around men’s health, it is hoped that it will improve some of the huge geographical and gender disparities in modern-day UK healthcare. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events

Part of the problem is the current focus on the outcomes of poor men’s health, rather than addressing the underlying causes and barriers, and how to make the health system more responsive. If suicide, alcoholism and obesity are addressed as separate issues, it is overlooked that they are often a result of similar circumstances.

It also needs to be examined why there is such a vast health disparity in the UK. Men who live in

Preventative measures: • Reduce saturated fat • Increase high fibre foods such as fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds • Limit alcohol intake, try to abstain for at least three days a week and no more than 14 units per week • Stop smoking • Increase physical activity Cancer Risk factors for cancer can include: • Overweight or obesity • High fat diet • Low fibre diet • Excessive alcohol intake • Physical inactivity Studies conducted by the Cleveland Clinic in America have found that men often convince themselves their condition will improve on its own and cite that they don’t want to bother a doctor in the meantime. Superhero syndrome was also mentioned, in that men are much more averse than women at feeling vulnerable. The main factors that prevented men from visiting a doctor were fear and concerns about how they would cope with a worrying diagnosis. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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Rising to the business challenges of increased rates and inflation Just as the Covid crisis begins to fade, a number of other significant challenges for entrepreneurs have presented themselves.

Looming largest is runaway inflation, which sees the Bank of England attempting to control it by raising interest rates.

The combination of sharply rising prices with successive increases in interest rates has put pressure on business owners for two reasons. Firstly, the cost of doing business – buying raw materials, paying wages and general overheads – has shot up.

Secondly, rising interest rates mean the cost of business loans will go up, which restricts financing options for companies, especially those already in debt.

What can you do if your business is trying to deal with rising prices? Many businesses are contemplating – or have already taken – drastic action to mitigate the impact of inflation. According to a survey of 985 businesses, published in February this year by the British Chambers of Commerce, 73 per cent of firms said they are increasing prices in response to rising costs.

Another issue for businesses to contend with is rising energy prices. Unlike consumers, businesses do not have a price cap to protect them, and they face spiralling costs in the months ahead. According to research commissioned by NatWest in Sept 2021, out of 500 small to medium size business owners surveyed, 70 per cent believe that the cost of their energy bill impedes the growth of their business.

In these challenging times, it’s important for businesses to look carefully at their expenditure and ensure the financial planning arrangements in place continue to remain up to date and relevant.

To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or inheritance tax planning, contact Peter Harding Wealth Management on 01202 830730 or email peterhardingwm@sjpp.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd. www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

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Antony Batty & Company celebrates 25th birthday Insolvency practitioner and turnaround specialist Antony Batty is celebrating 25 years in business as licensed insolvency practitioners.

Over the past 25 years, the company has grown from one to five offices with five insolvency practitioners and over 40 employees. Established in 1997 by Antony Batty, in what he calls a ‘moment of madness’, it has seen many changes over the years.

At the beginning, Antony was joined

by Hugh Jesseman, who gave up his successful career at Ernst & Young to join the firm. The two of them remained the only employees for the first three years.

The company’s first case was the liquidation of Davzest Limited in June 1997. It was appointed to its 2,500th case in 2021.

As the company grew, more partners joined: Stephen Evans, now a consultant with the firm, joined in 2007; Hugh qualified as a licensed insolvency practitioner in 2004 and was made a partner in 2011; Lawrence King and Matt Waghorn became partners and licensed insolvency practitioners at Antony Batty’s Thames Valley sister company in 2021; and the most recent addition was Claire Howell, partner and licensed insolvency practitioner.

The Bournemouth office opened in 2020 as the company’s client base and demand for its services grew in Dorset.

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away: David Pallen who was a consultant and Michelle Barthel, its third employee, who passed away at a very young age in 2016 after a tough battle with cancer. Both are remembered with fondness and sadness in equal measure.

The company has dealt with many interesting assignments over the years, notably the administrations of the international retail brands, Deschamps, Missoni London and Zilli UK; travel companies including Diamond Shortbreak Holidays and Isle of Wight Tours; the first debt for equity swap Company Voluntary Arrangement of Orchard Furniture PLC; and, more recently, winding up Venture Capital Trusts for Downing and Triplepoint.

Antony said: “Having run my own business for 25 years, I understand the emotional and financial roller coaster that business owners ride on, which of course includes highs and lows. I hope that my own experiences make me more empathetic towards directors and owners of business who are facing business difficulties, often through no fault of their own, for example, Brexit and the pandemic.

“Now we look forward to the next 25 years. The life of licensed insolvency practitioners is exciting and ever changing, and whatever happens, we will always be here for businesses and individuals for when it isn’t business as usual.” www.antonybatty.com

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Charity expands support across Dorset Dorset Mind has announced it has expanded its ecotherapy service, ‘Eco in Mind,’ by launching a new allotment plot in Weymouth. Eco in Mind began life in Dorchester by offering its residents practical support whilst offering a service and a safe space for those struggling with their mental health.

The outcomes are phenomenal – when asked, 100 per cent of participants report an increase in their mood from the start to the end of the sessions, and 80 per cent of participants (attending since Jan 22) claim they have seen an improvement in their mental wellbeing.

After huge success in Dorchester, the new service offers the people of Weymouth a chance to build their confidence, self-esteem and resilience whilst connecting them with their surroundings and their communities.

Working on the allotments as a volunteer or participant will help them discover the benefits of being outside and working with nature.

As well as growing bedding and other herbaceous plants, the project also grows and harvests numerous types of fruits and vegetables which are then donated to local food banks for families in the area who may need them most. Over the last year, food from the allotments helped support over 200 families in Dorchester and the charity hopes to repeat this in Weymouth. This gives the project an additional purpose that the local community can benefit from.

Dorset Mind CEO Linda O’Sullivan said: “Ecotherapy is somewhat of an unsung hero when it comes to a more holistic and ‘hands on’ form of therapy for mental health.

Ecotherapy is known to improve physical and mental health whilst also positively impacting mood – and reducing stress and anger. You could also say it’s a form of mindfulness.

“Additionally, Eco in Mind provides its service users with a live project, which is constantly changing and growing, meaning that our participants are actively caring and nurturing something; all whilst learning how to actively do the same for their own mental health and wellbeing.”

Eco in Mind project coordinator, Dan Bradshaw, added: “The new Weymouth site is great. The best part about it is that we are at the beginning, which means that our volunteers and participants can see the transformation from what started as an overgrown field to what will be a beautiful space over the coming months and years, thanks to their arduous work and commitment. There are other plots like ours, an orchard, some woodland, and forest school and there will be some classrooms and kitchen for making a product to sell to pay for the running of the site, so it is all exciting.”

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academic at Bournemouth University and Dorset Mind patron said: “I am so delighted to see this expansion of our ecotherapy projects at Dorset Mind. There are so many positives in using nature to improve wellbeing, including being more mindful of our environment.

This is something close to my own heart, having recently transformed our own garden into a haven for wildlife and growing our own produce.

The result is very uplifting for my own wellbeing.”

The Eco in Mind team offers weekly sessions in Dorchester on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:30am, and afternoons from 12pm; and Wednesday mornings from 9am and afternoons at 2pm in Weymouth.

If you are interested in participating or would like to know more about Eco in Mind, email: ecoinmind@dorsetmind.uk and one of the team will be more than happy to help you.

Or, if you wanted to help run the sessions, the charity welcomes volunteers to work on the project and help deliver this life-changing service.

Dorset Mind would like to take this opportunity to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the project’s founders and benefactors Mark and Claire Meyers of Meyers Estate Agents for creating and funding this project in its infancy. Originally known as The GAP Project, their support enabled the charity’s mission to support and improve the mental health of Dorset residents.

Dorset Mind delivers mental health education, training, and 1-2-1 and group support for adults and young people across Dorset. www.dorsetmind.uk/help-and-support

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education with Weymouth College

What are T Levels and why are they important for business in Dorset?

T Levels herald one of the biggest reforms to qualifications for 16-19 year olds in England for many years.

With a staggered introduction of 23 new two-year courses (due to complete in September 2023) T Levels combine classroom learning, practical learning and a substantial 45-day quality-led industry placement and are equivalent to three A Levels (attracting UCAS points in a similar way).

T levels are becoming a significant choice option for students post GCSE and will sit alongside apprenticeships, A Levels and other post 16 qualifications.

T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships but differ in the students they will attract. T Levels prepare students for work, further training or further study whilst the 80 per cent on-the-job element of an apprenticeship is more suited to those students who are ready to enter the workforce at 16.

One of the standout features of the T Level course offer is the involvement of business in its creation, development and implementation.

The offer has been developed with direct involvement from employers and businesses to ensure that course content meets the needs of industry and strongly prepares students for work.

The industry placement element offers employers early access to upcoming local workforce talent.

You will see the student working in your business and can consider first-hand if their skills, knowledge and attitude may be a good fit for your company in the future.

The placement will also offer the opportunity to develop in-house mentoring skills, provide extra resource and potentially offer new ideas which may encourage the consideration of new and alternative approaches.

At Weymouth College, we are now opening applications for September 2023 start T Levels in Education and Childcare and Health and Science (Adult Nursing). Would you like to work with us to craft the high-quality industry placement elements for these courses ensuring they work hard for both you and our first wave T level students?

Talk to us today and find out more about how we can work together on our new T Level offer. martin_oliver@weymouth.ac.uk 01305 761100 www.weymouth.ac.uk/t-levels/

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DRIVEN: Hendy Group

review the luxurious new Range Rover You hear Land Rover, you think premium. And we have no doubt that the new Range Rover will uphold this decades-old reputation. Spanning over half a century, the fifth-generation Range

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Rover is the epitome of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.

The brand-new Range Rover considers the ever-changing electric landscape while holding steadfast in Land Rover’s line-up of luxury vehicles. The devil’s in the detail of the Range Rover’s effortless design, with a theme of reductionism producing subtle hints of carefully engineered simplicity.

In terms of power, Land Rover’s 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine combines with a 105kW battery to allow you to sweep along motorways with ‘up to 62 miles’ of pure electric driving – so more like 50 miles in the real world.

Although we’ll be waiting a few months until we can get behind the wheel of the PHEV, the Range Rover has arrived with a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines. What’s more, the

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new Range Rover is currently available at Hendy from £99,375.

Verdict: The new Range Rover sits confidently in a sea of great competitors, but why compete where nothing can compare? Land Rover sits its own category of modern British luxury, with confidence, clever design, and intelligent engineering.

Now, don’t get us wrong – it’s not the most affordable SUV out there (prices start at £81,785). But, with a premium model like this, you’re paying for more than just a car to get you from A to B. With innovation across the board, you’re ticking boxes and exceeding expectations in every aspect. We definitely recommend adding the new Range Rover to your shortlist! www.hendy.co.uk

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Mayor Cllr David Kelsey and former mayor Cllr Susan Phillips

Mayors commend hotel’s new facilities Bournemouth’s incoming and outgoing mayors have heaped praise on a host of new accessible facilities installed by the Marsham Court Hotel.

In a project costing £160k, the familyowned Marsham Court has become the first UK hotel to install a fully-equipped Changing Places toilet.

The hotel, on Bournemouth’s East Cliff, also has a new sensory room, wheelchair lift into the hotel, laundry facilities, swimming pool hoist and two new accessible guest rooms with wet rooms, specialist beds and ceiling hoists.

According to the national Changing Places Consortium, which campaigns for more Changing Places toilets, an estimated 250,000 children and adults in the UK would benefit from the use of a Changing Places toilet, which include a hoist, an adult size changing bench and generous space for a disabled person and up to two carers.

Yet, as of 2020, there were just 1,500 in the UK – and just 16 in the whole of Dorset.

The Marsham Court Hotel secured a £70,000 grant from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s post-covid Bounce Back Fund which it more than doubled to create its raft of accessible facilities.

Cutting the ribbon on the new wheelchair lift at the front of the hotel, new Bournemouth mayor Cllr Bob Lawton called the provisions “market-leading”.

He said: “I would like to thank the family and staff at the Marsham Court who have worked tirelessly, both through the pandemic and afterwards, to provide such wonderful facilities, which have been received so well, both locally and nationally.

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aid them in their recovery from the pandemic.”

Rosie Radwell, whose family have owned the Marsham Court Hotel for over 30 years, said: “We are incredibly proud of our new facilities, which are already proving very popular with our guests and also the many local people who regularly enjoy the hotel as a place to meet work colleagues, attend events and spend time with friends and family.

“Accessibility and the way in which we cater for all our guests – including those who need carers for their personal needs – is vital and was made painfully clear to us when our mother Jennie Deavin was in the final stages of her battle with cancer.

“We want to make sure people can come to Bournemouth knowing their comfort and needs have been considered, from the toilets they use, to the bed they sleep in, to specialist laundry services they might require and even the chance to join their families in the pool.”

Cllr Philip Broadhead, deputy leader and cabinet member for Development, Growth and Regeneration at BCP Council, said: “Over the course of the pandemic we issued over £250m of support to businesses across the BCP region – and our focus was always to try and ensure that we all bounced back better than before, and not just survived. The work that the team at the Marsham Court have done, helped by some of our Bounce Back Challenge funding, is the very epitome of what we were aiming for: coming back stronger than ever and now offering one of the most accessible hotels in the whole country. It really is incredible to see, and they deserve all the success they are now having.”

Why is finding PPE that fits a major challenge for women?

Because PPE is an area of workwear that is traditionally male dominated, and despite more women than ever joining industries where providing suitable PPE is mandatory, 71 per cent of PPE is still designed for men.

What is the current state of female PPE? Some brands have approached the problem by simply rebranding workwear to ‘unisex’ and offering different size groups for men and women. The clothing itself does not change, it’s still the original design which has always catered for men.

Unfortunately, the lack of change is mainly down to lack of demand.

There has always been fewer women in these sectors and industries. But times are changing rapidly, and we are seeing more and more tradeswomen and female engineers acting as role models for the next generation.

Why is most PPE not suitable for women?

Many people don’t realise that the physical differences between men and women don’t just make unisex clothing uncomfortable, it is also unsafe.

For instance, women generally have shorter arms than men, and having excessive fabric around the end of arms can increase risk of injury.

This isn’t about women’s PPE not ‘looking right’ or ‘feeling feminine’.

Women don’t want pink PPE! It’s about form, function, and women feeling properly represented when it comes to their workwear. Every business has a duty to supply suitable, comfortable, and safe workwear.

For more on the Gender PPE gap, follow Tower Supplies on LinkedIn. We would like you to join the conversation to help support fit-forpurpose women’s PPE workwear.

Mark Dowling, Divisional Managing Director mark.dowling@towersupplies.com 01202 3055818 www.wearetower.com

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Connecting in Nature, Monthly Walk Venue: Upton Country Park, Poole Date: September 9, 2022 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Cost: Free Open to all

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BUSINESS PARTNER LUNCH VENUE: THE NICI HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH John Grinnell of The Dolphin Centre

Caron Khan President of Dorset Chamber

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Accountants & Tax Advisors AIMS Accountants, Broadstone 01202 603905 www.aims.co.uk/accountants/tim-daunt/ Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk Azets, Poole 02380 247070 www.azets.co.uk

QP Architecture, Christchurch 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com

A Culture of Kindness, Sturminster Newton 07421132661 www.acultureofkindness.co.uk

Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk

Vizarc3d Ltd, Blandford Forum 07598460476, vizarc3d.co.uk

ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Bournemouth 07415 517206 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk

Verace Business Assistance, Poole 07467 952352 www.veraceba.com

Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Audio Visual Equipment MVS Audio Visual, Wimborne 01202 861696 www.mvsav.co.uk

Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com Brian G Ford FCA, Ringwood 01425 472749,

Yarway Group, Nottingham 01157845774 www.yarwaygroup.com

Business Process Automation

Cattistock Consulting, Dorchester 07729499238,

Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com

CryoShower, Swanage 07532 889488 www.cryoshower.co.uk

Business Recovery & Insolvency

DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk

Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 551193 www.antonybatty.com

Engage for Change, Dorchester 07710130755 www.engageforchange.com/

Even Keel Solutions Limited, Bournemouth 01202237337 www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk

Harbour Equity Release, Poole 07905 585670 www.harbourequityrelease.co.uk

Portland Leonard Curtis, Poole 01202 712810 www.portbfs.co.uk

Barclays, Bournemouth 07990 081947,

IMSM Limited, Malmesbury 01793313141 www.imsm.com/gb/

Hunts Accountants Limited, SHERBORNE 01935 815008 www.huntsaccountants.co.uk

HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

Business Support Delivery Partners

Insight6 - Dorset, Salisbury 07887 554898 www.insight6.com/dorset

HWB Chartered Accountants, Chandlers Ford 02380461200 www.hwb-accountants.com

J.P.Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

GetSet for Growth, Bournemouth 0800 7560811 www.getsetforgrowth.com/east-dorset

J R L Coaching and Consulting, Bournemouth 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk

Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net

Walcom Integration Ltd, Bournemouth 08000 487384 www.walcomintegration.com

Aviation

Enrich Accounting Ltd, Bournemouth 07403 407455 www.enrichaccounting.co.uk

Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364174 www.bournemouthairport.com

Evelyn Partners, Southampton 02380 827600 www.tsandw.com/

DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk

Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants, Verwood 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk

Think Research, Poole 01202 765654 www.think.aero

Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com

Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.co.uk Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk On The Spot Accountants, Lymington 07973 939228 www.onthespottax.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk TC Filer Knapper LLP, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk

Advertising Blackmore Vale Magazines Ltd, Wincanton 07714289412, blackmorevale.net/

Air Conditioning Draper Ventilation Ltd, Dorchester 01202 797151 www.drapervent.com Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited, Wimborne 01202 891772 www.umc-ac.com

Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk Morgan Design Studio, Blandford Forum 07557962724 www.morgandesignstudio.co.uk

Banking

Bars & Restaurants Custom House Cafe, Bar & Bistro, Poole, -1202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk

KIMCO, Wimborne 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/

Rubyz Cabaret Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 016016 www.rubyzcabaret.co.uk

Liaise Limited, Bournemouth 07823 451953 www.liaiseltd.co.uk/

The Italian Villa, Poole 01202 816074 www.the-italian-villa.co.uk

Melissa Hague Coaching Conversations, West Moors 07984429591 www.melissahague.com

Bookkeeping and Payroll Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com Ookkee, Poole 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, , Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk

Branding & Design

Quay Development Coaching, Poole 01202 690415 www.quaydevelopmentcoaching.com

Amadoo, Poole 01202287807 www.amadoo.co.uk

Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com

Brewery

Safe Space Consultancy, Poole 07592 739183 www.safespaceconsultancy.org

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Blandford St Mary 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk

Business Associations

Selfless Leadership Ltd, Poole 07712 468338 www.selflessleadership.co.uk

Bournemouth Coastal BID, Boscombe 01202 291200 www.coastalbid.co.uk

SGS United Kingdom Ltd, Ellesmere Port 01276 697715 www.sgs.co.uk

Bournemouth Property Association, Bournemouth 01202 204717 www.bpa-online.co.uk Poole BID, Poole 01202308800 www.poolebid.com Wimborne BID, Wimborne Minster 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info

Business Coaching/ Consultancy 7PM2 Coaching Mentoring & Training, Bournemouth 01202 070372 www.7PM2.com

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Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk SME Assistance - Simon Rigby, Tarrant Monkton 07590 673704 www.smeassistance.co.uk The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk The Curious Companions, Dorchester 01305542066 www.thecuriouscompanions.co.uk Traction Six, Broadstone 02033 849785 www.tractionsix.co.uk

Business Support Services Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk Convoy Community Ltd, Twickenham 07773 696858, convoycommunity.com Core PA Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk/ Dorset Business Angels, Bournemouth 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com Flexible Project Management, Broadstone 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk George May Consulting, Dorchester 07812193545 www.georgemay.consulting Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk Saline, Poole 07791 902632 www.saline.org.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

Car Parking Britannia Parking Group LTD, Poole 01202 555888 www.britpark.com

Care Luxurycare Group Limited, Bournemouth 01202292796 www.luxurycare.co.uk/ Moors Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Ringwood 01202 863610 www.barchester.com Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset

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Catering & Catering Equipment

Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk

Apple Clean, Bognor Regis 0800 587 4571 www.appleclean.co.uk/bournemouth/

Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com

Ferndown Community Support CIC, Ferndown 07872129844 www.ferndowncommunitysupport.org.uk

Commercial Washrooms Ltd, Poole 01202 650900 www.commercialwashroomsltd.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 8 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 01935 815 008 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, Sturminster Newton 07810 424269 www.facebook.com/SturBiz Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Charity AECC University College, Bournemouth 01202 436300 www.aecc-clinic.co.uk Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bee Mission 500, Bournemouth 07970433491 www.beemission.co.uk CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Wellington 01823669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Forest Holme Hospice, Poole 01202670644 www.forestholmehospice.org.uk Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Shaftesbury 01747 823955 www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, Bournemouth 01202591602 www.helpfulhounds.org.uk Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com Jubilee Sailing Trust, Southampton, 2380449108 www.jst.org.uk Julia’s House, Poole 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470, lewis-manning.org.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimecharity.co.uk Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org

Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com KM Cleaning Ltd, Bournemouth 07840 846466 www.kmcleaningltd.com

AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk

Amiri Construction, Christchurch 01202 331615 www.amiriconstruction.co.uk

E-TEL EXPRESS, Ferndown 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com

Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com

Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Wimborne 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com/ Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk

Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Wimborne 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk

The Tank Museum, Bovington 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org

T A Colbourne Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.uhdcharity.org/

Vail Williams, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com

Chemical Supply Analytical Services OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oemachem.co.uk

Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com

Talbot Village Trust, Wimborne 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org

YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com

Couriers & Freight Forwarding

Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net

WISE Ability Services Ltd, Bournemouth 0300 3033737 www.wiseability.co.uk

4Couture.com, Ferndown 08452 260880 www.4couture.com

Construction & Surveyors

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org

Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing

Construction Design & Build Jurassic Coast Ventures Ltd, Bridport 07977 707617 www.jurassiccoastventures.co.uk

Cyber Security ESET UK, Bournemouth 01202 405405 www.eset.co.uk

Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD, Dorchester 01305 212400 www.atlas-elektronik.com

Digital Agencies imageHOLDERS Ltd, Wimborne 07570 850748 www.imageholders.com/ Lightly Salted Ltd, Wimborne 07792226049 www.lightlysalted.agency/ Lobo Creative, Wimborne 01202065760, lobocreative.studio Somer Design, Bournemouth 07905797197 www.somerdesign.co.uk/ Total Guide to Poole, Poole 07814 080119 www.totalguidetopoole.com

Digital Marketing Consultant Ditto Digital, High Wycombe 01494530233, dittodigital.co.uk

Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888,

Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com

Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com

Prevail Property Developments Ltd, Bournemouth 07856511225 www.prevailpropertydevelopments.co.uk

MFCO International Ltd, london 07496388327,

Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Cleaning Services

Toilets+, Wymondham 0800606100 www.toilets.co.uk/toilet-hire-dorset/

AMS Cleaning Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk

Woodmace, Poole 07702 714710 www.woodmace.co.uk

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Drain Clearance First Local Services, Bournemouth 08006696492 www.firstlocalservices.co.uk

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Education Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole 01202 205500 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/businessservices Music Corner, Poole 07535926256 www.music-corner.co.uk Poole High School, Poole 01202 666988 www.poolehigh.co.uk QA Tech Apprenticeships, Bournemouth 07741384718 www.qa.com Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com Solent University, Southampton 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk Young Enterprise, Oxford 07918 564958 www.young-enterprise.org.uk

Electric Vehicle Charging A3A Energy Ltd, Poole 07773849899, a3aenergy.co.uk/ EV Solutions, Nationwide 08009755800 www.evsolutions.co.uk

Electrical Services Dextra Group PLC, Gillingham 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk Mission Road Electrical, Broadstone 01202283643 www.missionroad.co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services Thermal & Acoustic Solutions Ltd, Christchurch 01202 487463 www.thermalacoustics.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk

IEC / Alpro Limited, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Parvalux Electric Motors, Bournemouth 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Sentinel, Poole 03330124302, sentinelfs.co/ Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk

Food & Drink

Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk

Entertainment

Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Wimborne Minster 01202 695801 www.lesterbrunt.co.uk

Floodmate, Poole 0800 932690077904744 www.floodmate.co.uk SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Ltd, Poole 01202 725600 www.suez.co.uk The Master Key Group Ltd, Wimborne 07384636992 www.themasterkeygroup.com

Event Management & Equipment B2B Expos, Basingstoke 01256838386 www.b2bexpos.co.uk BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com

WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com

Great Western Credit Union, South West 01179247309, moneyatwork.org.uk

Venture Precision Engineering Group Limited, Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

Efeca, Bournemouth 01305 261050 www.efeca.com/

WAY Trustees Limited, Wimborne 01202 890895 www.waytrustees.co.uk

Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Ideal Financial Solutions, Poole 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk

Clean Jurassic Coast, Ferndown 07415406350, cleanjurassiccoast.uk

TheNonExec Limited, Poole 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk

Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com

Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org

The Prosper Group, Blandford Forum 01258 792274 www.theprospergroup.co.uk

WorldFirst, London 020 7018 3166 www.worldfirst.com

Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk

Environmental Services

The Mortgage Explorer, New Milton 01425 627511 www.brooklandscommercialfinance.com/

Creditplus, Poole 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk

Greenfields Financial Management Ltd, Poole 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz

Stuart Anderson: Musician/Entertainer, Bournemouth 07845196679 www.pianoman.biz

The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk

Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Libertas Financial Planning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202795996 www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com MSP Capital, Poole 01202743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk

ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Harlees Fish and Chips, Wimborne 01202 602524 www.harlees.co.uk Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk Love Local Trust Local, Blandford Forum 07970060569 www.lovelocaltrustlocalawards.co.uk/ Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com Rossi International Ltd, Wimborne 01258 857210 www.rossiinternational.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Stratton Business Park 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors F C Douch & Son (Funerals), Wimborne 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk

O-IM (Opulence Investment Management), Poole 01202129703 www.o-im.co.uk

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882134, oharafunerals.co.uk/

Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

Custom World Dorset Ltd, Ferndown 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk

Furniture

Redwood Business Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 07702 098884 www.redwoodbusinessfinance.co.uk

G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/

Design Pit, Salisbury 01722 440654 www.designpit.co.uk

Shield Corporate Finance Ltd, London 01202 330200/07980 2 www.sellingabusinessformore.co.uk

Graphic Design

Green Energy Voltalia UK PLC, London W6 07989 494455 www.voltalia.com

Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com

Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk

Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com

Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com

SWIG Finance, Truro 01872223883 www.swigfinance.co.uk

Amplify Nutritional Therapy Limited, Blandford Forum 07928946306 www.amplifynutritionaltherapy.com

G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com

Stir Events Ltd, Bournemouth 07869149976 www.stir-events.com

Teachers Building Society, Wimborne 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk

Barrington International (SSS) Ltd, Blandford Forum 01985850845,

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk Castleman Healthcare Ltd, Broadstone 07743858372 www.castlemanhealthcare.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com

Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com

NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham

Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com

The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth

Kingstonry Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk

Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com

APARO Ltd, Poole 02034882774 www.aparo.co.uk

The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com

C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3ia.co.uk

HR

ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk

Seetec Pluss, Bournemouth 0, Seetec Pluss

Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk

Therapy Partners, Poundbury, Dorchester 08455274809 www.therapypartners.co.uk

Health & Safety A3C (U.K.) Limited, Blandford Forum 07702 013198 www.a3c.co.uk Chris Cahill Ltd (H&S), Dorchester 07836656749 www.chriscahill.co.uk Create Safe Ltd, Verwood 07725914720 www.createsafe.co.uk Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk

Holiday Lettings Cottages.com, Lowestoft 07581010455 www.cottages.com/

Holiday Parks Hoburne Ltd, Christchurch 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com Waterside Holiday Group, Weymouth 01305833103 www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com

Headland HR Limited, Dorchester 07990576281 www.headlandhr.co.uk

Therapeutic Yoga UK, Bournemouth 07807016124 www.therapeutic-yoga.co.uk

UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

RNLI College, Poole 03003 007654 www.rnli.org/college.

Rewrite Your Story, Dorchester 0845 004 5777 www.rewriteyourstory.org.uk

The Clinic@78, Bournemouth 01202767000 www.clinic78.co.uk

The Worth Partnership Ltd, 07958344488 www.worthpartnership.co.uk

HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk Nicola Green Consultancy, Gillingahm 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk

Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk Juice Broadband & City Fibre, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com

R Human Resources Ltd, Bournemouth 07881717074, rhumanresources.co.uk/

Netriver Systems Limited, Weymouth 02087 060995 www.netriver.co.uk

Rely HR & Training Services, Dorchester 01305 889781 www.rely.company

Newburgh Networks Limited, Dorchester 01258 444999 www.newburghnetworks.com

Skora HR, Poole 0330 056 3664 www.skorahr.co.uk

QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com

The HR Team South Coast LTD, Poole 01202 701414 www.thehrteam.co.uk

Sense IT Support, Ringwood 01425 267267 www.sensesupport.co.uk

The People Choreographer, Poole 07876207054, peoplechoreographer.co.uk

SPC IT, Ferndown 01202 112334 www.spcit.co.uk

ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services

Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk

A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com Alltrista Plastics Limited, Christchurch 01202 483636 www.jadexinc.com Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk BOFA International Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu

Vizst Technology, Poole 0333 344 2204 www.vizst.com

CBRNergetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com

Landscape Services

CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk

The Big Plant Company, Verwood 01202980411 www.bigplantco.com

Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.stackhouse.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates

Hotels & Conferencing

Cornish Mutual, Truro 07814929262/ 01872 2 www.cornishmutual.co.uk

Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk

Dorchester NFU Mutual, Dorchester 01305266411 www.nfumutual.co.uk/dorchester

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk

Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/

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A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com

Insurance

A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk

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Manufacturing

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.cat.com/marine

Home Improvements

Foresolutions Limited, Ringwood 023 80249860, foresolutions.co.uk

Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com

The Data Vault, Bournemouth 01202 375079 www.thedatavault.uk

All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk

Home Technology

BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

International Trade Matters, Bampton 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com

West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

Southern Softflow, Wimborne 01202 828241 www.southernsoftflow.co.uk

Local Authority

Dorset Soils & Aggregates Ltd, Ferndown 01202874207 www.stone-zone.uk M B Wilkes, Wimborne 01258 857465 www.mbwilkes.com

Concept Cables Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480603 www.conceptcables.com Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141 www.coty.com/

Lifts Supply & Installation

CT Production Ltd., Poole 01202 688953 www.ctproduction.co.uk/

Bourne Lifts Ltd, Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8 www.bournelifts.co.uk

Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk

Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillingham 01747 834665 www.nealsyardremedies.com

Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk

Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk

Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com

Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk

The BV Magazine, Sturminster Newton 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk

Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk

Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com

Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 01935 478588 www.oakmountcs.net/data

Violegen, Poole 01202 026656 www.violegen.com

Ocean Marine Systems Limited, Christchurch 01202 596630 www.oceanmarinesystems.co.uk

Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671,

Enovation Controls Ltd, Salisbury 01722 410055 www.enovationcontrols.eu Farrow & Ball, Wimborne 01202 876141 www.farrow-ball.com Field International Limited, Poole 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, Dorchester 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Limited, Poole 01202 339339 www.flowbird.group/transport Focal Point Fires, Christchurch 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk

Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Physicool Ltd, Dorchester 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk

Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk Yunex Limited a Siemens Company, Poole 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com

Fridgenius Ltd, Wimborne 01202 889264,

Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com

Gemini 2000 Ltd, Poole 01202 666700 www.gemini2k.com

Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk

Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com

Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk

PRF Composite Materials, Poole 01202 680022 www.prfcomposites.com

Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com

Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com

Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers

Griff IVD Ltd, Yeovil 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com Hey Create, Poole 07534273945 www.heycreate.co.uk/ Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Broadstone 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com ICB Waterproofing Ltd, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com Solentim Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Tecan Ltd, Weymouth 01305 765432 www.tecan.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Titan Enterprises Ltd, Sherborne 01935 812790, flowmeters.co.uk/

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Marine

B4B Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk Caron Khan Consultancy, Bournemouth 07967 524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Dorset Tech, Gillingham 01258 808577 www.dorset.tech Fireworx, Bournemouth 01202 559559 www.fwx.co.uk Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Mauveworx, Wimborne 01202 865100 www.mauveworx.com Motley Digital Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk

Mediation Neutrality at Work International Limited, Bournemouth 01202 287418 www.neutralityatwork.co.uk

Motivational Speaker & Trainer Peter Radford Speaker, Sturminster Newton 07884 946219/ 012588 www.peterradfordspeaker.com

Motoring Sales & Servicing Breeze Motor Group, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze.co.uk E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/ OKO Global LLP, Tiverton 02078 703156 www.oko.com Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

Notary Services Paul Wintle Notary Public, Bournemouth 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

Office Equipment Suppliers Abbey Office Solutions Ltd, Southampton 01202011662 www.abbeyoffice.com

Office Furniture Osmond Ergonomics, Wimborne 01202 850550 www.ergonomics.co.uk

Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk

Packing & Packaging B-PAK 360 Ltd, Bournemouth 07909840426 www.bapk.com

Patents & Trademarks

Simply Crypto Hub, Bournemouth 07479739139 www.simplycryptohub.com

Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk

Media & Film

Photographer

Bird Media, Dorchester 07460 205033, Bird Media Dorset Biz News Ltd, Poole 07838 858228 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global Brand Communications, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk

Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com PC Visuals, Ringwood 07498854458 www.pcvisuals.com SHR Photography, Wareham 07450 866977, sasfihopeross.co.uk Zelda de Hollander, 01202432234, zeldadehollander.co.uk

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Printing Services & Supplies

Oyster Recruitment Limited, Poole 03333 443034 www.oyster-recruitment.co.uk

BCP Media Group Ltd, Poole 01202717535 www.bcp.co.uk

Rubicon People Partnership, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk

Print In The Bag, Dorchester 08000949392 www.printinthebag.co.uk

Scope Team Ltd, Bournemouth 07879835526, SCOPE TEAM LTD

The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk The Print Agency, Wimborne 01202 872777 www.theprintagency.com Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Process & Technology Consultant Futurum Consulting Ltd, Salisbury 0333 3399926 www.futurum-consulting.co.uk

Property Maintenance Homeowner Cover Limited, Wimborne 01202927399 www.homeownercover.com

TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk Vardey Recruitment, Bournemouth 07816873747 www.vardeyrecruitment.com

Recycling & Waste Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk

Removals & Storage

Property Management

Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk

Joy Property Group Limited, Bournemouth 07539249002 www.joypropertygroupltd.com/

Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com

Property Sales and Rental

Store & Secure Self Storage, Bournemouth 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Ashley Property Group, Prestwick 07532020134 www.ashleypropertygroup.com ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Endeavour Property Group Ltd, Poole 07703611191 www.endeavour-properties.co.uk Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com Modern Listings Ltd, Poole 01202113073 www.modernlistings.co.uk

Retail Brewery Square, Dorchester 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com Dacombes of Wimborne, Wimborne 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com

IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785, localiq.co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Recruitment Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com

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Stowe Family Law LLP, Leeds 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/ bournemouth

Signs Express Bournemouth, Christchurch 01202 797239 www.signsexpress.co.uk/branch/ bournemouth

Social Media Agency South Coast Social Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985022 www.southcoastsocial.com

Software/ Cloud Services Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk Clever Software Group, Ringwood 01425837290, cleversoftwaregroup.com Mimesis Studios Ltd, , , mimesis-studios. com Optimum BI Limited, Christchurch 07968054992 www.optimumbi.com Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Spyrosoft Ltd, Ferndown 01202 862311 www.spyro-soft.com

Solar/Green Energy

Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Reward Scheme Cordoba Rewards Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 133581 www.cordobarewards.co.uk

School Meals Provider Forerunner Personal Catering, Bournemouth 01202 434555 www.hotmealsonwheels.com

Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk

Signage

The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors

Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk

Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk

V88 Apps, Poole 07721 776312 www.v88.co.uk

Watt to Wear Ltd, Wiveliscombe 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com

BizSpace Poole & Christchurch, Poole 01202 853100/01202 0 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole

Poole Bay Holdings Ltd, Poole 01202493696 www.poolebayholdings.co.uk

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants

Publications

Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk

Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com

The Paddock Pantry Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 473336 www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk

Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk

Serviced Offices

OnBuy.com, , www.OnBuy.com

Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com

Deep South Media Ltd, Poole 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk

Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Clive Lee Solar Consulting, Iwerne Minster 07554998436, W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504,

Solicitors Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk Gunnercooke LLP Bournemouth Hub, Bournemouth 03330 143 401, gunnercooke.com/

Trethowans, Poole 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com Woodstock Legal Services Ltd, Poole 03300885792 www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk

Sports & Leisure AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk Dorsety Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com

Stonemasons Portman Stone Limited, Christchurch 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com

Telecommunications 4Com plc, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Chat-Com Ltd, Blandford Forum 01747898001 www.chat-com.com Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk Giganet Ltd, Fareham 01489555670 www.giga.net.uk Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com International Push to Talk Ltd, Christchurch 01202 240366 www.iptt.co.uk

Security

Humphries Kirk, Wareham 01305 251007 www.hklaw.eu

Phones 4 Business Limited, Bournemouth 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com

RFS Technology Ltd, Wimborne 01425688466 www.rfstechnology.com

Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk

Squire Technologies Ltd, Dorchester 01305 757314 www.squire-technologies.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com

First4Training, Poole 03301742884 www.first4training.uk

More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk

Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk

VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

JRS Training, Poole 01202 681525, jrstraining.com

Otentic Customs UK, Poole 07874090435 www.otenticcustoms.nl

U4L Limited, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk

Vehicle Leasing

Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk

Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk

Yellow Buses and Coaches, Bournemouth 01202 636046 www.yellowbuses.co.uk

Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com

Ouch Training Team Ltd, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk

Training

Transport & Logistics

Arena4Finance, Wimborne 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk

Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk

Contact Consulting (UK) Ltd, Dorchester 01305 257430 www.contactconsultinguk.com

Great Western Railway, London 0345 7000125 www.gwr.com

Business Savings Experts, Sturminster Newton 01747 442552 www.businesssavingsexperts.co.uk/

Exalt Training Ltd, Wareham 07889 502247 www.exalt-training.com

John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk

D&A Procurement Ltd, Bournemouth 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk

Travel City Cruises PLC - Poole, Poole 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com

Utilities

Dorset Car Leasing, Poole 07881 702500 www.dorsetcarleasing.uk

Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton Commercials, Wimborne 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Virtual PA Sandbanks Private Office Limited, Covent Garden 01202788340 www.sandbanksprivateoffice.com

Workwear Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com

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