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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 58, NOVEMBER 2023

A CELEBRATION OF

DORSET BUSINESS THE DORSET BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

REDUCING RISK IN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

COLLEGE OPENS DOORS TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / WELCOME

Welcome to our November magazine. I’d like to begin by thanking everybody that participated in the first Dorset Business Festival last month. The first of its kind, this Festival, with four major events over four days, saw a footfall of almost 1,000 people attending and was a resounding success. The grand finale of the festival was the return of the acclaimed Dorset Business Awards and I’d like to thank everybody that entered the awards and congratulate our winners and our finalists. I’d also like to thank our Premier Festival Partner Lester Aldridge and our Festival Partners Bournemouth and Poole College, Blue Sky Financial Planning, Dorset Council, The Dolphin Poole and YMCA Bournemouth. I am delighted to tell you the festival will return next year and if you’d like to express an interest in tickets for the 2024 Dorset Business Awards, please email us on festival@dorsetchamber.co.uk Christmas is now already just around the corner and bookings are open for the Dorset Chamber Christmas Lunch, one of our busiest events of the year, this year sponsored by Cordoba Rewards. This event always sells out quickly so early booking is advised. The lunch will be held at The Marriott Hotel on 7th December and you can book on the Dorset Chamber website. Finally, as the year draws to a close, I’m very pleased that this year we were selected as a Finalist in Chamber of the Year, one of five top accredited Chambers in the UK. This is down to the hard work and innovation of the Dorset Chamber team, and I am so proud of this achievement. Thank you all for your many kind words of congratulations and we will continue to do our very best for our business community. With best wishes Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber

Contents 08-09 Dorset Business Festival Roundup

25 New Faces, New Places

12 Legal matters for International Expansion

26 Associated Chambers

14 Walking Football - A different ball game for Care South & My Last Column

30 Top Rankings for Lester Aldridge in The Legal 500

17 Celebrating 20 years of Digital Storm 19 Bournemouth & Poole College open doors to study options 20 MSP Capital funds life saving defibrillator in Poole town centre 22 Swim school entrepreneur wins silver in prestigious business awards

33 Landmark State of Nature Report shows wildlife’s devastating decline 34 Driven: To EV or not to EV, that is the question? 36 Dorset Company Wins Big in National Awards 39 Health & Wellbeing: Supporting your colleagues

40 International Trade 42-43 New Members 44-45 New Members 44 Dorset Chamber Events Roundup 45 Upcoming Dorset Chamber Events 46 Membership rates 47 International Trade Rate / Member Benefits 48 Business Partners 49-55 Business Directory

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The Dorset Business Festival – was the first event of its kind in the chamber’s 74-year history. Held from October 9 to 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth it featured a networking breakfast, a topic-based business conference ‘The Future of Business’, an expo and the highly-anticipated return of the Dorset Business Awards. Dorset Chamber’s Chief Executive Officer Ian Girling said: “The Dorset Business Festival has been a huge success with more than 1,000 people attending over the four days. It’s been the most ambitious programme of events ever undertaken by the chamber. “It’s been a tough climate over the past few years, but the Festival created a real buzz within the business community. What is clear is the inspiring resilience, determination and innovation we see in Dorset businesses. Thank you to our members for attending the events and to our Festival Partners for their support; Premier Festival Partner, Lester Aldridge, and our Festival Partners Bournemouth and Poole College, Blue Sky Financial Planning, Dorset Council, The Dolphin and YMCA Bournemouth.

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Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber with Dorset Business Festival Partners

Dorset Business Festival Breakfast The start of the Dorset Business Festival was marked with a networking breakfast at Rick Stein in Sandbanks. Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber and Grant Esterhuizen, Partner at Lester Aldridge, kicked off the beginning of the festival week to a packed room. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker, renowned property expert, and housing commentator Lucian Cook from Savills, who provided a fascinating insight into the residential property market.

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With 70 stands and over 400 people attending the Dorset Business Festival Expo, this was a day packed full of dynamic networking and relationship building. Ian Girling said “It was wonderful to see so many businesses and delegates from across the region explore collaborations, exchange ideas, and forge new business relationships. “Our exhibitors showcased the very best of the Dorset business landscape, displaying their innovative products and services, cutting edge-technology, and sustainable solutions which offered an exciting glimpse into the future of business.”

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Dorset business award winners celebrated The first Dorset Business Awards to be held in four years attracted hundreds of guests who celebrated the excellence and innovation of the county’s companies. Held on 12 October at the Hilton Hotel, Bournemouth, the ten categories were judged by a panel of independent experts, featuring business of all sizes from a wide variety of sectors. “Our panel of judges really set the standard we were seeking in the awards with a robust assessment process. The calibre of entry was incredibly high and it was a pleasure to see all types of company taking part – from SMEs and family businesses to large, global companies. “My congratulations to all the winners and those who were shortlisted.”

Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace: Finalist: Marsham Court Hotel, Winners: The CRUMBs Project, Finalists SEND4 Ltd.

The winners are Best New Business Award

Best Place to Work Award

Community Award

Customer Experience Award

Environmental Impact Award

Future Leader Award

Global Business Award

Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace Award

Scale up Business Award

Technology Award

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Inaugural business conference explores workplaces of future Businesses in Dorset need to prepare now for the workplace of the future, the first conference of its kind in the county heard. More than 150 people attended the inaugural Future of Business Conference, held by Dorset Chamber at the Hilton Hotel Bournemouth. On stage, five panels of experts discussed a range of topics relevant to growth as the UK emerges from 15 years of economic shocks hindering productivity. Hosted by business journalist broadcaster Declan Curry, and open to the whole business community, the event was part of the four-day Festival. Discussions focused on the workplace of the future, ESG for business growth, town-centre regeneration, AI & technology for the future and skills for future growth. Dorset Chamber’s chief executive, Ian Girling, said afterwards: “This is the first conference of its kind from the chamber and we touched upon some really important issues. We know we must develop our workplaces as

Skills for the Future Panel: L-R, Nicola Newman, Dorset LSIP, Michelle Jacques, Reach Plc, Dr Debbie Taylor Bournemouth University, Philip Sayles, Bournemouth and Poole College, David Smith, The Sunday Times.

Dorset Chamber’s chief executive, Ian Girling, business journalist broadcaster Declan Curry and keynote speaker David Smith, economics editor at The Sunday Times.

we look to the future, including reducing our carbon footprints, knowing how to incorporate AI responsibly and productively into work tasks and that local employers must do all they can to build dialogue with education providers.” “Feedback on the conference has been superb, with inspired delegates jotting down notes to take back to their own businesses as discussion and action points. “It’s apparent that businesses need to prepare now for the workplace of the future. However, many are already on the case thankfully – and the conference will have initiated boardroom conversations which will power positive change so that businesses are as ready as they can be for tomorrow’s working world.” Digital polls of delegates also provided real-time feedback on workplace issues. In response to one question – underlining the tight labour market in the county – nearly three-quarters of respondents replied that it was “tricky” to recruit the right people for their business. Setting the wider context for businesses was keynote speaker David Smith, economics editor at The Sunday Times since 1989.He illustrated how the UK has been battered by repeated shocks since the global financial crash in 2008-9. These included Brexit, the pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine (resulting in record energy price rises), the cost-of-living crisis driven by stubbornly high inflation, £2.6 trillion of public debt, the highest tax burden since the

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Second World War and the highest Bank of England base interest rate in 15 years. David said: “Worker shortages should be starting to ease, as should cost pressures. But plenty of longer-term challenges remain, including transport infrastructure, skills, etc, and the levelling up agenda is not what it was.” Following on, panellists shared insights, aspirations and reflections in response to probing questions by Declan. Panel 1 looked at The Workforce of the Future, with Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, Kevin Barnett, Partner, Lester Aldridge, Karen Parkinson, Head of HR at Keith Spicer, and Councillor Jill Haynes, Portfolio Holder, Dorset Council. Panel 2 focused on ESG for Business Growth, with Dr Gareth Sherwood, CEO of YMCA Bournemouth, Gary Neild, CEO of Blue Sky Financial Planning, Emily Fripp, CEO of Efeca, and Howard Gunstock, Eco-Champion at Carbon Kapture. Panel 3 explored Town Centre Regeneration with Claire Whitaker CBE, CEO of Southampton Forward, Denz Ibrahim, Head of Retail and Futuring, Legal & General, Adam Walker, Co-Founder and Entrepreneur, Foundry, Tom Alder, Head of Real Estate at Lester Aldridge, and Debbie Oldfield, Designing-Out Crime Officer, Dorset Police. Panel 4 discussed AI & Tech for the Future with Matt Hammond, CEO and Founder, Talk Think Do, Andrew Radcliffe, Co-Founder and MD, Spyrosoft, Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor, ESET, Matt Desmier, Strategist, Advisor, Mentor, Bournemouth University, and Adam Greenwood, Entrepreneur, Founder, The Human Tech Agency. Panel 5, on Skills for Future Growth, comprised Nicola Newman, Project Lead, Dorset LSIP, Phil Sayles, Principal & CEO, Bournemouth and Poole College, Michelle Jacques, Strategist, Data Specialist, Reach plc, Dr Deborah Taylor, Senior Leader Apprenticeship, Bournemouth University, and David Smith.

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Legal matters for International Expansion Expanding your business internationally can be an exciting venture, but it is essential to consider various legal issues to reduce risk and allow focus on growth. Understanding and addressing such issues is crucial for a successful and compliant international business operation. In this article, we will discuss some legal issues which can arise when conducting business across borders. Lester Aldridge is part of MSI Global Alliance, an international association of independent legal and accounting firms. Our membership and the wealth of international contacts we have access to for specialist advice in other jurisdictions give us a unique offering to assist our clients in navigating the complexity of international business. Contracts: Contracts are essential for governing most business activities. These become more complex in international business as the parties may wish different laws and jurisdictions to apply when a dispute arises. Contractual terms under English law may be interpreted differently under foreign legal systems, leading to unexpected consequences. Ensuring contracts will be enforceable in other jurisdictions can also be complex. The parties’ assets may be in other countries, leading to practical and financial issues in enforcement. Often, detailed knowledge of each country’s legal systems and regulatory frameworks is required, as well as an understanding of the potential risks and challenges associated with cross-border enforcement. Employment law: When expanding your business internationally, you should be aware of your country’s labour and employment laws. Each country has its own set of laws governing employment practices, and it is essential to understand these laws to ensure compliance. Some legal issues surrounding staffing include drafting contracts for overseas employees and the laws on wages and other working conditions for employees.

Taxes: Tax regulations vary depending on the country a business is located in. Before expanding your business internationally, you should seek thorough accounting advice. You should examine whether the respective country has a tax treaty with the United Kingdom, and in any event, you should understand the tax consequences of conducting business there. Data protection: Protecting data, particularly personal information, is a complex legal and regulatory issue for companies operating internationally. Transferring personal data outside of the UK or EEA requires a data controller to ensure they have put in place adequate safeguards which are compliant with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Breach of such legislation can result in significant fines for a business; in the most serious scenarios, fines of £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover (whichever is greater) can apply. If you conduct business internationally, you can protect your data by staying current on relevant data protection laws and regulations, training your employees on data protection, performing regular data protection assessments and audits, and implementing robust data protection policies and procedures. Intellectual property: Protecting intellectual property rights is essential for international businesses. The legal and regulatory frameworks for intellectual property protection can differ significantly between countries, posing several challenges for companies. If you are expanding overseas, there are several strategies that you can use to protect your IP assets and mitigate the risks associated with global IP protection. One of the most important strategies is registering IP rights in each country where the company operates. Another strategy for protecting IP in foreign markets is to conduct due diligence on potential business partners, licensees, or distributors. This

involves researching the background and reputation of potential partners and assessing their ability to protect IP. MSI Global Alliance: MSI Global Alliance (MSI) is an international association of independent legal and accounting firms and is at the forefront of facilitating international trade and business. With over 250 member firms in over 100 countries, MSI provides a wide range of knowledge and resources to help companies to thrive in the global marketplace. MSI provides services in areas such as auditing, taxation, and business consulting. As an MSI member firm, we can navigate international trade/ business complexities by collaborating with other MSI member firms and providing comprehensive legal services to clients with global operations or interests. With the expertise of MSI member firms, we can manage client relationships, thus giving them a fully comprehensive legal service. For further information on legal issues relating to international business and how our MSI Global Alliance membership can assist you, please do not hesitate to contact our Corporate & Commercial team by emailing online.enquiries@ la-law.com or calling 01202 786188. Written by Ruth Chornolutskyy, Associate, and Olivia Monks, Legal Assistant

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Walking Football - A different ball game for Care South

President’s Column by Caron Khan

My Last Article As my tenure as President of Dorset Chamber comes to a close, I would like to share my reflections on the journey we’ve undertaken together over the past couple of years. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to serve this vibrant and dynamic business community. During my term, our chamber has accomplished numerous milestones, strengthening our mission to foster economic growth and prosperity in Dorset. We’ve expanded our network, welcoming businesses from all sectors, and connecting members in new and creative ways, and our commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation has been second to none.

Six teams battled it out for glory when AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust hosted their annual walking football tournament at their Ringwood Community Hub. The Trust holds weekly walking football coaching sessions which are sponsored by Care South, a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of high quality residential and care-athome services across the south of England. A partner since 2014, Care South backs a host of club initiatives which provide richer experiences for their residents, creating stimulating and lasting memories through the power of football. Now in its third year, the event saw teams from Care South, AFC Bournemouth under-18s and women’s team and a Community Sports Trust over-50s side compete on a round robin basis. The Cherries second-year scholars emerged triumphant following a closelycontested final against the Community Sports Trust over-50s, while all the games were played in good spirits. Steve Cuss, who heads the Community Sports Trust, said: “Our walking football tournaments are always a lot of fun but are competitive as well. “They are played in a light-hearted manner and everyone enjoys them and plays with a smile on their face which is what our community work is all about.

“Walking football is huge within the community. We’ve got more than 150 players playing every week and have eight sessions a week in the Bournemouth area. Getting people to play and enjoy football is a big part of what we do in the community. “We’ve got a great partnership with Care South, going into their care homes and working with the residents, delivering football sessions and talking all things AFC Bournemouth.” AFC Bournemouth run weekly walking football coaching sessions in partnership with Care South. Walking football is a version of the popular sport, with a few small rule changes. These sessions are offered to both men and women aged 50+ and encourage them to keep fit and healthy without playing an especially competitive or demanding sport. To get involved or find out more, contact steve.cuss@afcb.co.uk. www.afcb.co.uk

I am very proud of our efforts to be the collective voice of Dorset businesses and champion initiatives that enhance our region’s economic and social fabric. It’s been a true joy to work with a dedicated board and outstanding chamber team, whose commitment to our shared vision has been commendable. While my time as President may be coming to an end, my dedication to Dorset Chamber and the Dorset Community remains unwavering. I look forward to continuing to serve and support the chamber in new capacities, knowing that the future is brighter than ever for Dorset.

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Celebrating 20 years of Digital Storm Digital Storm, a renowned web, design and marketing agency in Bournemouth, is thrilled to announce its 20th anniversary and is celebrating by looking back at the things that have made an impact to the agency, celebrating the people within and cherishing the happy and fun times. Reaching the impressive milestone of 20 years in business is no small feat, and it’s a testament to Digital Storm’s dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to their clients. Over the years, they’ve

weathered challenges, embraced innovation, and forged many lasting relationships. Their journey has been marked by growth, resilience, and countless moments of joy and accomplishment – and their success is due to their loyal customers, dedicated team, and long-term partners. Digital Storm is dedicated to helping businesses grow through their expertise in web development, marketing, and cuttingedge design solutions. Their in-house team is noted for being as vibrant and proactive as

the solutions they craft, ensuring a brand’s strong presence in the digital realm. They’re not just about creating eye-catching websites but extending their expertise in marketing and design to help businesses grow and resonate with their audience. With the past 20 years fondly behind them, Digital Storm are now looking ahead to many more years of transforming the digital world and continued success! www.digitalstorm.co.uk

BU’s contribution to society recognised in Knowledge Exchange Framework The difference Bournemouth University’s research, education and expertise makes to society has been recognised through the third Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) exercise, published (Wednesday 27 September). The KEF is released annually by Research England and aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness in public funding for knowledge exchange and to encourage universities to understand and improve on their performance. BU’s performance in the third KEF demonstrates several areas of strength, including research partnerships, working with business, and local growth and regeneration. BU’s work with health and care providers, including partnerships with University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and Dorset Healthcare, supports initiatives across more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

research, education and practice in the region, helping people to live better for longer. This includes student placements and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for staff, with over 32,000 learner days undertaken by NHS staff at BU over the past three years. The university’s expertise in environmental science is helping to protect and preserve our natural environment, from working with the National Trust and RSPB to monitor habitats and support conservation efforts in the Purbecks, to the ecological consultancy work undertaken by Bournemouth University Global Environmental Solutions (BUG). Professor Keith Phalp, Pro ViceChancellor at Bournemouth University, said: “We are proud to be a catalyst for growth, using our skills and expertise to support our region and enrich society.

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Bournemouth & Poole College open doors to study options Bournemouth & Poole College is hosting an open day on Saturday 18th November to welcome prospective students who are considering their next steps towards their chosen career. Phil Sayles, Principal at Bournemouth & Poole College, says: “Our open events are a great opportunity to discover more about the College, to see our campus facilities and most importantly, to talk to our exceptional staff and students about the wide range of courses on offer. “Whether prospective students are thinking about choices post-16, contemplating a career change, wanting to upskill or enter higher education, tutors will be on hand to provide the best possible advice.

“The College is the largest provider of Further Education and apprenticeships in the area and we offer students the chance to achieve great results in a supportive and inspiring environment.” Visitors to the Poole campus will have an opportunity to tour the new £1.2 million Degree Centre which offers a state-ofthe-art learning environment for students studying degree level qualifications and incorporates flexible learning spaces for small group teaching, digital suites with access to high specification IT equipment, virtual reality suites and industrystandard nursing training facilities. To register to attend, please visit thecollege.co.uk/open.

NorthReach Annex successfully completed at St John’s Church

Hendy Vauxhall supports Wessex Volleyball Wessex Volleyball has a new sponsor as it begins a new season of competition with Hendy Vauxhall pledging its support for the club, which was set up in 1976. As part of the sponsorship, the club’s Wessex Women 2nd Team is now called Wessex Hendy Vauxhall with the players sporting the Hendy logo for the next 12 months. The team plays in the South West League Division 1 with games at their home ground of Parkstone Grammar School together with triple header matches in Plymouth, Bath, and Weymouth. Mark Busby, directorof commercial operations at Hendy Group said: “We’re always keen to be involved with organisations which offer this kind of experience and this is a timely opportunity to spread the word that Hendy is now the name for Vauxhall in the area. “We look forward to following the progress of the club and Wessex Hendy Vauxhall as the new season gets underway.”

Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited, has successfully completed work on a new annex for St John’s Church, Macaulay Road, Broadstone. The new-build annex, named The Northreach Project, faces Dunyeats Road and now provides a fantastic multipurpose venue. The NorthReach Annex, together with the new church meeting room, will provide a community space suitable for exercise classes, meetings, free concerts and exhibitions, after-school clubs, and craft and support groups for all ages. Equipped with the latest technology for presentations and illustrated talks, the NorthReach Annex is ideal for local groups and charities seeking a unique meeting spot. The church will also use it for its own events, children’s work, and study groups. Chris Cave, Commercial Director at Greendale Construction commented: “Greendale is delighted to have handed over the NorthReach Annex to the Church, which will be a huge benefit to the Church and community as a whole.” www.greendaleconstruction.com

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MSP Capital funds life saving defibrillator in Poole town centre Residents and visitors in the heart of Poole’s old town have been given 24-hour access to a potential lifesaver thanks to communityminded staff at property finance specialist MSP Capital. Members of the firm’s community committee have bought and positioned a defibrillator on the outside wall of their Castle Street headquarters, Strata House, close to Poole Quay. Within 48 hours of the installation, they received a notification that the box had been accessed by a member of the public who also rang the emergency services. Georgina Newman, MSP Receptionist who led on the installation, said: “It goes to show that this will make a huge impact on our local community and the ambulance service. “It means a lot to me and the rest of Team MSP that we have been able to provide this vital piece of kit in the local area which is usually very busy. “It was surprisingly simple to order, install and register the kit. I would encourage as many companies as possible to do this and help give someone in need a better chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.” Paul Miracca, MSP Capital’s Joint Managing Director, also commented: “Installing the

defibrillator is all about giving reassurance to people in our community. “At the same time, by offering staff training we can ensure our team feels empowered to help if another emergency should occur.” The defibrillator is part of MSP Capital’s

ongoing ESG strategy, Foundations for Better Futures, which is run by the community committee and encompasses a commitment to support ‘people, community, industry and environment’. www.mspcapital.co.uk

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Town centre redevelopment site in Gillingham comes to the market The former Rose’s Yard in Station Road, Gillingham, has come to the market through Savills. The 0.7 acre site currently has a Victorian, two-storey brick building and a modern steel industrial shed set within an open yard. There is full planning permission in place for 17 new homes, including the conversion of the existing Victorian building, as well as a flexible commercial space. Vanessa Patel of Savills development team said: “This prominent redevelopment site is in the heart of the town, a short walk from a number of shops, supermarkets and schools. “Gillingham is a popular and expanding town with the benefit of a mainline railway station adjacent to this site, providing trains to London in around two hours.” The site is being marketed jointly by Savills and Chesters Harcourt, who are inviting unconditional offers. www.savills.co.uk 20

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Swim school entrepreneur wins silver in prestigious business awards Kristin Maguire founder and Managing Director of Individuality Swimming, a swim school serving 2,300 people across Dorset each week, has received a silver award in the Best Businesswomen Awards. Kristin, a successful entrepreneur and mum-of-three who started her business from nothing more than 20 years ago, was a finalist in the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards. She took silver in the Best Businesswomen Working with Children and Families category – an award open to women in business across the UK who are making a real difference to the lives of children and families. Kristin said: “I am so proud to win this award, and to be recognised for the

value the business brings to children and families in Dorset. We have an amazing community of swimmers, and our customers are so loyal and positive – our success has been built on their word-of-mouth recommendations. “It is a privilege to be a woman in business doing something meaningful and making a positive difference to people’s lives. “I am passionate about helping people of all ages gain water confidence and learn to swim; it is such a vital life skill, especially in a coastal community such as ours. And I believe in our personalised approach, and creating a safe, supportive, environment for all swimmers.”

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Kate Adie kicks off launch of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘An Audience With….’ Programme Renowned journalist Kate Adie kicked off Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘An Audience with…’ Programme of events at an intimate, inaugural event which took place at Parkstone Yacht Club and was hosted by popular

podcaster and entrepreneur, Warren Munson of Evolve. The sell-out event meant that the room was filled to capacity with an audience keen to learn more about the respected journalist and

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her journey to date. The audience also had an opportunity to ask questions. All guests received a signed pre-loved copy of her book, ‘The Kindness of Strangers.’ Hospice CEO Clare Gallie said: “We were delighted to welcome Kate to Poole and not surprised that she drew a sell-out event. There was much laughter in the room, it was a hugely successful event and we are delighted that Kate has agreed to come back next year for another follow up event. “We are excited to be rolling out our programme of ‘An Audience with…’ events which will see a diverse mix of guest speakers host events for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. We currently have Jeff Mostyn, Former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth booked for 1st November and on 21st February we have Mandy Hickson, pioneering fighter pilot, author, and journalist. Venues are yet to be confirmed and we have an amazing list of other talent in the pipeline as future ‘An Audience with…’ speakers. We look forward to keeping you posted on all upcoming events.” www.lewis-manning.org.uk

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Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber

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Diverse Abilities welcomes new team members to Fundraising and HR Teams Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, has boosted its fundraising and HR teams with four new team members. Amber Thorne joins the team as HR Advisor, Demi Tarrant joins the fundraising team as Events Executive, delivering a packed events schedule throughout the year, Francesca Potton joins the fundraising team as Community Fundraiser, and George Collins joins the team as Marketing Executive working on marketing campaigns and across the charity’s social media platforms.

Hendy Group appoints Natasha Mead as head of people Hendy Group has appointed Natasha Mead as its new head of people as the company continues to be a market leader in the automotive world. Natasha joins Hendy Group’s senior leadership team from DIY giant B&Q where she worked in its people team for 12 years and said she was delighted to be joining Hendy at such an important time in its history.

Accountancy firm expands trainee intake Accountancy firm HWB has welcomed eight new starters to its team, three up on the equivalent intake a year ago. The Southampton-based firm has brought in a mix of graduates and placement students covering activities such as accounts and audit, payroll, tax and marketing. The new arrivals are: Trainee Accountants Jack Somerton, Richard Knight, Cohan Lewis and Izzy Borisova; Payroll placement students Dalbir Bhullar and Aaron Hatter; Accounts placement student OIivia Ridout; and Marketing and Administration Assistant Sophie Taylor.

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Nine new starters at Saffery in Bournemouth A total of 9 new starters have joined the Bournemouth office of Saffery LLP. School leavers have joined from a mix of schools across the conurbation, including Parkstone Grammar School, Highcliffe School and Bournemouth School. Two of the starters join from Winchester University and Portsmouth University, with another relocating from Scotland. New starters include: Sabbir Hussain, Joby Page, Isabelle Sorbie, Rachel Tamblyn, Betty Clarke, Rhys Cherrett, Will Batchellier, Zack Pinkney, Elisa Cordial.

Talk Think Do bolsters team with its first degree apprentice Dorset tech firm Talk Think Do welcomes Sam Waterworth to the company on a software engineering degree apprenticeship this September. Sam is the first apprentice Talk Think Do have welcomed to the team and joins from Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne after completing work experience at the company. Sam will complete his degree through part-time study with Solent University while benefitting from a full-time role within a fast-growing tech organisation.

Woodstock Legal Services Announces the Appointment of New Residential Property Lawyer to its Expanding Team Woodstock Legal Services has welcomed more top legal talent to their growing Property Team with the appointment of residential property specialist, Gemma Fancini. Gemma joins Woodstock Legal as a Consultant Residential Conveyancer, having gained over 20 years of conveyancing experience across the Dorset region, developing specialisms in advising on all aspects of simple and complex residential conveyancing work whilst acting for high-net-worth individuals, investors, and first-time buyers.

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Associated Town Chambers 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.

Sherborne 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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City Cruises opens up new Christmas Market on Poole Quay Following on from the success of the recent Seafood & Sounds Festival on Poole Quay in September where Hennings Events (owned by City Cruises) hosted a Fish, Local Produce & Gift Market, City Cruises will open a new Christmas Market at Hennings on the Quay, every Saturday and Sunday from the 25th November to the 24th December 2023. The market was a huge success and proved very popular with tourists and local community alike. City Cruises felt that The Quay would benefit from having its own Christmas Market to try and bring a larger footfall down to the area during the festive period. Hennings can hold approximately 50 stalls and it will be open from 10am to 4pm every weekend. Any businesses who would like to be included in this event can contact helen.bull@cityexperiences.com. www.cityexperiences.com 26

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Top Rankings for Lester Aldridge in The Legal 500 Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge is proud to announce that it has increased its ranking in the 2024 edition of the independent legal directory, The Legal 500. In The Legal 500 UK 2024, Lester Aldridge has garnered top-tier rankings in four service areas and has received commendations in 15 others. Within the southwest region, the firm has been designated tier 1 for employment and commercial litigation, while in the southeast, it

has been recognised as tier 1 for shipping as well as insolvency & corporate recovery. The guide highlights 38 lawyers at Lester Aldridge, with ten partners earning the prestigious title of ‘Leading Individuals,’ Rachel Gimson newly designated as a ‘Next Generation Partner,’ and three lawyers recognised as ‘Rising Stars’: Associates Danielle Slater and Lucy Goff, along with newly promoted partner Izabela Arnold.

Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, expressed his pride in the firm’s continued outstanding performance in The Legal 500: “These results are a testament to our people’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch client service across all practice areas, as attested by feedback from those who have worked with us.” www.lesteraldridge.com

Dorset-wide project creates greater employment opportunities for young people with disabilities A final showcase event saw the celebration to mark the end of a Dorset-wide project that sought to create greater employment opportunities across the county for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The project, entitled Removing Barriers, was a fully-funded programme initiated by Dorset Careers Hub and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, with the aim of creating job opportunities for around 20 young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The event took place at Merley House in Wimborne, and saw the coming together of all those who had participated in the project, from the 11 local employers, schools and colleges, the wide variety of specialists and advisers and, very importantly, the young people themselves. Rebecca Phillips, Strategic Lead at Dorset Careers Hub said: “This project has opened the eyes of our employers to show them that there is a huge amount of talent out there that is not being utilised. “By being more inclusive and accessible, employers can tap into this capable workforce, creating healthy diversity within their workplace and giving these young people a much-needed chance.” www.dorsetcareershub.co.uk 30

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Landmark State of Nature Report shows wildlife’s devastating decline The State of Nature report shows that nature is continuing to decline at an alarming rate across the UK, which is already one of the most naturedepleted countries in the world. The State of Nature report shows that one in six species is now at risk of being lost from Great Britain, with the wildlife studied having, on average, declined by 19% since monitoring began in 1970. Most important habitats are in poor condition, though restoration projects have clear benefits for nature, people and adapting to climate change. Across Dorset, over 400 land and freshwater species recorded in the past are now thought to be extinct, about 1 in 40 species. Extinction is only the tip of the iceberg though – some 2,500 species are still here, but are threatened, rare, scarce, or protected. People’s concern about nature loss, climate change and degraded wild places is a significant voting issue. Dorset Wildlife Trust along with its national federation of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK are calling on politicians of all parties to commit to an ambitious programme of policies to support nature’s recovery. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s conservation director, Imogen Davenport said: “Dorset is famous for its wildlife and wild places from the migrating birds in Poole Harbour and our precious marine habitats to the ancient woodland and traditional wildflower meadows at the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve. “These wonderful places and wildlife are under threat from pollution, habitat loss and our changing climate. We urgently need more wilder and more natural areas to help wildlife recover, enable nature to adapt to climate change and create healthier, happier, and more prosperous communities.” www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

PKF Francis Clark rated one of UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services PKF Francis Clark has been recognised as a leading employer on a new list of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services, launched by Great Place to Work UK. A focus on wellbeing, professional development and a friendly, supportive culture are among the strengths praised by colleagues at the chartered accountancy firm in an anonymous survey on which the list is based. Amy Taylor, chief people officer at PKF Francis Clark, said: “Our success as a firm depends on recruiting and retaining the best people to deliver outstanding service to our clients, so it’s very pleasing to receive this recognition. “Our place on this prestigious list of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services is driven by the holistic feedback colleagues have shared with Great Place to Work UK about their experiences of working here. Whilst that’s hugely satisfying, we’re always listening to our people and looking at what more we can do to make PKF Francis Clark an even better place to work.” With over 900 members of staff, PKF Francis Clark is highlighted as a top achiever in the large employer category of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list, created using anonymous feedback from employees of firms in a diverse range of knowledge-intensive sectors, from legal services to management consultancy, engineering, marketing and advertising. www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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DRIVEN To EV or not to EV, that is the question? I had the opportunity to explore this very question as Poole Audi (Ocean Automotive) loaned me the new Audi UK Q8 e-tron EV. The challenge was to experience what it’s truly like to live with an electric vehicle. When I picked up the car with a range of 245 miles, I embarked on a week-long journey covering 200 miles. Returning the following Saturday, the range showed 105 miles, thanks in part to regenerative braking. This technology captures energy during braking and deceleration, returning it to the battery for later use. Surprisingly, I didn’t experience the dreaded range anxiety at all during the week. Options on this particular version, included virtual mirrors, park assist, puddle lights, panoramic glass sunroof and enough interior lights that I could start my own Ibiza nightclub!!! In conclusion, owning an EV is not only an environmentally friendly choice, particularly for city driving, but it also offers financial benefits, especially for businesses

and those considering salary sacrifice schemes. For longer journeys, vehicles like the Audi Q8 e-tron, with a range of over 300 miles, still make EVs a viable option. Being an EV driver may require a slight shift in mindset and driving style, but my scepticism was replaced with enthusiasm after this week-long experience. I encourage everyone due for a vehicle upgrade to test drive an EV – you might just discover a pleasant surprise awaits you. The Pros, too many to mention the Cons, I had to hand it back. In the end, the question of “to EV or not to EV” becomes more about “when” rather than “if” as the electric vehicle revolution continues to gather momentum. Paul Taylor, business development manager, Dorset Chamber

Dorset-based tech firm poised for significant US expansion Talk Think Do, the fast-growing Dorset tech company specialising in bespoke cloud solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic expansion into the United States. The expansion is currently in motion, with the tech firm now a registered business in the US. Talk Think Do has secured an office in the centre of Austin Texas, on Sixth Street, and will begin delivering US projects in 2024. The US expansion marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s journey towards enhancing its offering to a global market. Talk Think Do has a proven track record of success in the EdTech sector, having worked on projects for Explore Learning and Hodder Education in the UK. The decision to expand into the US comes as a result of careful market analysis, recognising the immense potential and demand for advanced software solutions. Louise Clayton, Managing Director at Talk Think Do, said: “We are delighted to embark on this new chapter of growth and innovation. “Talk Think Do’s US expansion presents us with the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, drive technological advancements, and create solutions that empower businesses to thrive in today’s digital landscape.” www.talkthinkdo.com Matt Hammond, founder, Talk Think Do

Celebrations set for 2024 Rejuvenate IT, an IT service provider, based in Bournemouth, is gearing up to celebrate an impressive milestone - 15 years in business next year. Since its inception, Rejuvenate IT has been at the forefront of delivering comprehensive business IT services right across Dorset and Hampshire. Their expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of IT solutions crucial for businesses in today’s digital landscape including cyber security, remote IT help desk, VoIP telephones, leased lines and web design. Sue Burgess-Lock, Managing Director of Rejuvenate IT said: “As we approach our 15th anniversary, Rejuvenate IT remains committed to delivering the first class IT and customer services that sets us apart from other companies. Our longevity in the industry is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in the ever-evolving world of IT.” www.rejuvenate.it

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Dorset Company Wins Big in National Awards Local construction Company Rose Engineering achieved huge success in the RIDBA (Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association) Awards. Rose Engineering have been constructing

Agricultural and Industrial buildings for over 37 years with quality and excellence at the core of everything they do. Operating throughout the Southwest, from cattle sheds to commercial units and offices, their teams

Managing Director Tom Rose and Accounts & Marketing Officer Anita Beaumont receiving the Commercial Award and Overall Winners Award

are experienced in constructing a multitude of buildings. This has been a very busy year for the Company and they are going from strength to strength, being rewarded with award success. The winning Commercial Building entry, a new Workshop building for Chris Cox of CJ Cox Limited, local Agricultural Engineers, was chosen by the judges for successfully combining traditional agricultural building elements with modern commercial styles and great workmanship. Tom Rose, Managing Director said: “We are beyond thrilled to have won the Commercial Award and be Overall Winners at the RIDBA Awards for our work on CJ Cox’s new workshop building. “We were lucky to have a great client to work with on this project, Chris Cox of CJ Cox Limited who had a clear vision of what he wanted to achieve from the build so being able to help him achieve this is exactly what we aim to do for our clients. “We couldn’t be prouder of our small Dorset based business.” www.rose-engineering.co.uk

Ellis Jones Solicitors top rated in Legal 500 guide Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won top recognition in the independent global guide to the quality of client service from lawyers. This year’s Legal 500 places Ellis Jones as a Tier 1 firm for dispute resolution in commercial litigation. It means the firm retains its year-on-year top status for the specialism first gained in 2019. Welcoming the firm’s showing for 2023, Ellis Jones Managing Partner Nigel Smith said: “Year after year, our talented and committed team receive excellent third-party endorsement through the independent Legal 500 guide. “The recognition is so powerful because the listings are largely compiled on the basis of client feedback gained from thousands of testimonials and interviews. “It is a privilege to lead the team at Ellis Jones and work alongside such amazing colleagues.” www.ellisjones.co.uk 36

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Mental health first aid

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Create a safe space: Facilitate a non-judgmental environment where your colleague can openly discuss their concerns and emotions without fear.

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Active listening: Be a compassionate listener, letting them share their feelings. Avoid giving advice unless they ask for it, as sometimes, a sympathetic ear is all they need.

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Respect privacy: Be mindful of a colleague’s boundaries and allow them to decide how much they want to disclose, and to whom.

World Mental Health Day took place last month, and the theme was about mental health being a universal human right. Sadly, some groups face more barriers to good mental health than others. For this article, I approached my fellow Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) at Lester Aldridge for their views on the impact they have had. This is what they had to say: It is a privilege to be an MHFA. Small acts of kindness and knowing how to signpost someone to the right services at the right time make a huge difference. Being an MHFA is an opportunity to make a difference by offering support and guidance to staff when problems arise. Being trained to be more aware of issues and resources has boosted my confidence. I now feel able to help my colleagues when they need it. I trained as an MHFA early in 2019 and have been surprised by the number of people reaching out for support. LA’s support programme and other wellbeing initiatives introduced by LA have contributed to a more inclusive and supportive environment. Be kind to each other and champion your colleagues; we are all fighting our battles. Accessing good mental health support should be easy. Anything we can do to support improved access must be a good thing.

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Supporting your colleagues In today’s demanding work environment, knowing how to support a colleague when they’re affected by their mental health can have a big impact on their wellbeing. After all, some of us can spend more time with our work colleagues than we do with our families. By fostering understanding and empathy in the workplace, we can all contribute to a healthier and more supportive environment. Here are some ways you can offer support:

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International Trade Updates

Mar-Key Group’s first 14m high building in Barcelona for Emirates Team New Zealand

Dorset Brand Builds Global Profile Dorset is home to an array of businesses, of all sectors and sizes, successfully trading across the globe. We spoke to the Mar-Key Group, who has rapidly scaledup its businesses working internationally. As recent finalists in the Global Business Award category of the 2023 Dorset Business Awards, they’ve shared their story… In 1991, David Tabb founded Mar-Key Marquees in Dorset after turning his hand from sail making to marquee manufacturing. Designing his product from scratch, he began to build his own rental fleet which served local events. Their ability to manufacture enabled them to respond quickly, subsequently winning contracts with film producers, the military and large retail clients. Significant growth led to a rebrand in 2007 to Mar-Key Group, and the business continued to invest in their stock and machinery. Through the next 10 years, enquiries continued to build and significant contracts were won including the first international project with the build of a VIP Hospitality Pavilion and Race Team Boat Shed for Ben Ainslie Racing at The America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2017. T The overseas delivery of this project turned heads in the industry and positioned the business alongside competitors many times their size. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and c£6m worth of events contracts were cancelled, the work done to establish themselves as a commercial building supplier is what ultimately saved the business. They secured contracts to supply temporary Tesco stores at the Nightingale hospitals, drive-thru testing centres, hospital extensions and PPE storage facilities. When event clients returned, Mar-Key Group found that by 2022 they were double the size of the business that they were pre-pandemic. Speaking of this bounce back, CEO Ben Scroggie commented “Nobody could predict the circumstances we’d all face during COVID, but the work we had put in to developing structures and solutions in the years prior ultimately saved our business. The sheer grit, determination and dedication from our team ensured we would still be trading when the world returned to ‘normal’. International export and overseas project delivery offers huge growth potential to the business. In the last 12 months, Mar-Key Group secured contracts with the South Australian Motor Sport Board worth in excess of £1,000,000, delivered their first 14 meter high building in Barcelona for Emirates Team New Zealand and won a multi-year event contract in Northern Ireland. They’re also experiencing an influx of international enquiries from Europe, and have been approached to quote an overseas project for a major film studio in the UAE worth in excess of £2.8million. Increased understanding of the benefits of temporary structures coupled with Mar-Key Group’s unique capabilities as a British manufacturer, has led to a surge in demand for their temporary structures globally. What we see today in terms of their international presence and contracts secured is merely the tip of a very exciting iceberg offering significant growth potential for this Dorset business. 40

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International Trade Week 2023

International Trade Week returns in 2023 with over hundreds of free events taking place throughout the week of 6 November – 10 November 2023. These events cover a range of topics to aid expanding knowledge for exporting, support available from Dorset Chamber and the Department for Business and Trade and highlight global opportunities and markets. Businesses of any size can take part and they cover both goods and services. To see the full calendar of events and to register, visit www.great.gov.uk/itw23 or visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/international-trade Grow Your Business To mark International Trade Week, our specialist team is hosting a series of events at Dorset Chamber House to help you find out more about how to export and import more effectively. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to export your goods and services to a new market or you want to improve the compliance of your existing trade activity, we can help. We can even help to signpost you to other markets to grow your global trade, or help simplify your current processes. Just follow the QR code and register for the event taking place on Tuesday 7 November and Thursday 9 November and discover how we can help your business to expand globally. Book here >>

Celebrating Global Business

Dorset Chamber celebrated global businesses at the Dorset Business Awards, with ReidSteel awarded the ‘Global Business Award 2023’, in a closely fought competition against finalists DDC Dolphin and Sontronics. Congratulations to you all. /dorsetchamber

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Dorset Chamber welcomes our New Members #GetBusinessDone

Auxi Design Ltd www.auxi.co.uk Poole Auxi Agency is ambitious; from startups to established businesses, we support brands and organisations in developing their communication strategies, brand, and brand values through to delivering impactful marketing plans. Areas we cover include, brand strategy, brand look and design, sales & marketing plans, internal & external communications strategy, digital marketing and content creation & delivery.

Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd www.kmc.ac.uk Dorchester Kingston Maurward offers inspiring education to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to succeed in life and work, with fulltime, degree level, and short courses. Set within a stunning 750-acre estate complete with a Georgian manor house, farm and more. Kingston Maurward also hosts beautiful weddings, conferences, equine events and family fun at the Animal Park and Gardens.

Stellar Coach Limited stellarcoach.co.uk Bournemouth Stuart Turner brings over 20 years of experience in coaching and advising professionals and business leaders. ‘There’s no script, no formula—just your unique story.’ He will help you define your goals, understand your current situation, so you can make better decisions, leverage your strengths, and unlock your potential.

Engage for Change www.engageforchange.com Dorchester Having founded and sold a change consultancy (Engage for change) operating in London and Boston to US giant Omnicom I now seek more advisory board positions to help maturing startups achieve their commercial and cultural aims.

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Poole Software Limited www.poolesoftware.com Poole Poole Software Limited is a bespoke software development and support services company based in Poole, Dorset. We help our customers build modern, innovative, secure and user-friendly business software applications and APIs. We also support legacy business application by maintaining or modernising them. We extensively use the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform and are well versed with the Microsoft365 Business Applications suite.

Omnivation/Party Boutique www.omnivation.co.uk Bournemouth Omnivation Ltd is a creative finishing, fulfilment and décor group, a division of this is Party Boutique, who are experts in designing, and installing captivating balloon displays, while also catering to both retail and business customers by offering extensive ranges of party décor, tableware, and event supplies. What sets us apart is our versatility and enthusiasm to create bespoke designs and custom décor.

The Business Supplies Group www.tbsg.co.uk Bournemouth Our business provides a wide range of business products and services across multiple categories, including; office products, office furniture, printed stationery (In-house production), tail end management, janitorial and catering supplies, workwear (inhouse production/embroidery), managed print solutions, hybrid mail, document storage and digitisation. We prioritise exceptional customer experiences while upholding our ethical values, conducting sustainable business practices and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Talk Think Do www.talkthinkdo.com Wimborne We are a software company that specialises in providing tech for growth. Our highly experienced team work at board level to help identify the ideal tech strategy. Our development team then rapidly deploy solutions - as a Microsoft Gold Partner we specialise in building innovative solutions using Microsoft Azure. We also offer 24x7 support and proactive system and security monitoring.

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JobShop UK Directors Lunch

Connecting in Nature Walk - Sandbanks

L-R: Peter McDonnel, director, Cordoba Rewards; Malcolm Scott-Walby, senior partner, Scott Walby LLP; Paul Taylor, business development manager, Dorset Chamber

Mar-Key Group New Premises Opening

YMCA Big Sleep Out

Events round up L-R: Remy Lovesy, marketing manager, BCP Media Group; Paul Taylor, business development manager, Dorset Chamber

L-R: Sue Bhatt, international trade manager, Dorset Chamber; Andrew Large, senior international trade advisor, department for business and trade; Paul Shelley, chief operating officer, Mar-Key Group

Meet the Finalists - The Mercure Hotel, Bournemouth - Sponsored by Premier Festival Partner Lester Aldridge, and Festival Partners Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth and Poole College, Dorset Council, The Dolphin, YMCA Bournemouth

L-R: Ian Girling, chief executive, Dorset Chamber; Grant Esterhuizen, partner, Lester Aldridge

L-R: Ian Girling, chief executive, Dorset L-R: Nicola Newman, project lead - local Chamber; Justin Levine, managing skills improvement plan; Paul Taylor, & Engineering - LUSH Green Hub - Sponsored by LUSH @DorsetChamber director, TheNonExec Limited business development manager 44 November 2023 | Dorset Business Focus Sector Only: Manufacturing /company/dorset-chamber/ /dorsetchamber

Upcoming Dorset Chamber Events

Coming to a Dorset Chamber event? Why not car share and cut your carbon emissions? If you’re interested, contact events@ dorsetchamber.co.uk and let us know where you’re coming from. We’ll try and match you with someone else who is interested.

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National Networking Online with London Chamber

Open to all - Ages 18-30

Connecting in Nature Monthly Breakfast Walks Venue: Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth Date: November 17, 2023 Time: 8.00am – 9.00am Cost: Members £5+vat, Standard £5+vat Health and Wellbeing sponsor: Lester Aldridge Open to all

Annual General Meeting 2023

Christmas Lunch

Venue: The Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth

Construction & Design Sector Event

Date: December 7, 2023

Future Leaders Forum Networking Event Venue: Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth Date: November 7, 2023 Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm Cost: Members £10+vat, Standard £15+vat

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Cost: Free

Venue: Bournemouth & Poole College Date: December 12, 2023 Time: 8.00am - 10.30am Cost: Members £15+vat, Standard £20+vat Sponsored by: Bournemouth & Poole College

Time: 12.00pm – 4.00pm Cost: Members £60+vat, Standard £75+vat

Sponsored by: Cordoba Rewards

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Venue: Online Date: November 29, 2023 Time: 8.45am – 10.30am Cost: Free Sponsored by: ElectriX In association with: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Members Only

International Training Diary Date

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Import Procedures

9:30am – 12.30pm

Online (Microsoft Teams)

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Documentary Letters of Credit

9:30am – 12.30pm

Online (Microsoft Teams)

£195 +VAT for Members £240 +VAT for Standard

Agents and Distributors

9:30am – 12.30pm

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£195 +VAT for Members £240 +VAT for Standard

Preference Rules of Origin

9:30am – 12.30pm

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£195 +VAT for Members £240 +VAT for Standard

Inward and Outward Processing

9.30am – 12.30pm

Online (Microsoft Teams)

£195 +VAT for Members £240 +VAT for Standard

Incoterms®

9:30am – 12:30pm

Online (Microsoft Teams)

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Customs Procedures and Documentation

9.30am – 12.30pm

Online (Microsoft Teams)

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Business Legal Expense Insurance

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Air Conditioning

Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk

Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited, Wimborne 01202 891772 www.umc-ac.com

Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk Azets, Poole 01202 717867 www.azets.co.uk/find-an-office/poole/?utm_ source=offsite-seo&utm_medium=directorylisting&utm_campaign=local-affiliates Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net Chorus Accounting Limited, Christchurch 01202332500, 9a and 10

Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

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

GS Fast Growth Ltd, Poole 03316309554 www.gsgrowth.co.uk IMSM Limited, Malmesbury 01793313141 www.imsm.com/gb/

BrooksKebbey Limited, Wareham 07495 781731 www.brookskebbey.net

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

Core PA Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk/

Joanne Young, Wimborne 07590 983820, joanneyoung.co.uk KIMCO, Poole 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/

Banking Barclays, Poole 07990 081947

Peer2Peer Global Limited, Wimborne, www.peer2peerboards.com/

Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com

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

Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, ,

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

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

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

Bars & Restaurants

JKD Accountants Limited, Poole 07707016594 www.jkdaccountants.co.uk/ 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 PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk/ Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk SJT Accounts Ltd, Bournemouth 07855 295280 www.sjtaccountsltd.com TC Group, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Vantage Accounting, Wimborne 01425 460993 www.vantage-accounting.co.uk

Custom House Cafe, Bar & Bistro, Poole 01202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk Poseidon Bars Ltd, Bournemouth 07402 253883 www.poseidonbars.co.uk Rick Stein, Poole 01202 283000,

Bookkeeping and Payroll Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com

Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk Rise-Early Career Management Ltd, Corfe Mullen 07531554504, Rise-Early Career Management Ltd Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com

Foundry UK, Epping 0207 871 3005, foundryuk.com Get Ahead, Christchuch 07766 111963, getaheadva.com House of Risk Ltd, Poole 07361832293 www.HouseofRisk.co.uk Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk Marketscan Ltd, Chichester 01243791708 www.marketscan.co.uk

Surrey Translation Bureau, Farnham 01252730014 www.surreytranslation.co.uk

Stellar Coach Limited, Bournemouth, 447968012424, stellarcoach.co.uk

The Hardy Group, Poole 01202 232520 www.thehardygroup.co.uk

Business Associations

Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk Verace Business Assistance, Poole 07467 952352 www.veraceba.com West Peak, Christchurch 0800 644 1212, West Peak Partners

50 Forwards Career Coaching, Bournemouth 07896338678,

Business Process Automation

ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Bournemouth 07736 944196 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk

Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency

Advertising

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

Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 923009 www.antonybatty.com/about-our-insolvencypractitioners/bournemouth-office/

Auxi Design Ltd, Poole, 07702951995 www.auxi.co.uk

Easterly Winds Consulting, Ferndown 07840943600 www.easterlywinds.co.uk/

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

Fridays at Nine, Bournemouth 07591202603 www.fridaysatnine.co.uk

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

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

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Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com

Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk

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

Be Astute Limited, Frome 01373 837331 www.be-astute.co.uk

Equilibrium Services, , ,

Saline, Poole 07791 902632 www.saline.org.uk

Brewery

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

Dorset Business Angels, Christchurch 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk

Sellerly Limited, Wimborne, www.sellerly.co.uk/

The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk

Wimborne BID, Wimborne Minster 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info

Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk

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

Leadership and Mindset Coach, Highcliffe on Sea 07555524647, michaela-smith.com

Evelyn Partners, Bournemouth 02380 827600 www.evelyn.com/

Business Support Services

The Business Supplies Group, Bournemouth 0333 456 1506 www.tbsg.co.uk/ The Dorset Concierge Ltd, Swanage 01202148003 www.thedorsetconcierge.com The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk Winning Tenders, Poole 01392 247997 www.winningtenders.co.uk

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

Care Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset

Catering & Catering Equipment Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Molecular Magic Creative Catering Ltd, Bournemouth 07845 646204 www.molecularmagic.co

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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

Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk

Wessex Cardiac Trust, Southampton 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk

Construction Design & Build

Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk

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

Concept glazing ltd, Bournemouth 01202985242 www.Conceptglazing.co.uk

Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust, Reading 074468474739 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com

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

Forest Holme Hospice, Poole 01202670644 www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

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

HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com

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

Charity AECC University College, Bournemouth 01202 436300 www.aecc-clinic.co.uk

Julia’s House, Wimborne 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org

Age UK Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset, Bournemouth 01202530530 www.ageuk.org.uk/ bournemouthpooleeastdorset/

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470, lewis-manning.org.uk

Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autism-unlimited.org BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bournemouth Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets, Bournemouth 01202399199 www.sea-cadets.org/bournemouth/

Construction & Surveyors

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

Jim Cronin Memorial Fund for Primate Welfare & Conservation, Wareham 01929462487 www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org

Age UK NSWD, Poundbury 01305 269444,

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

Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Maddie’s Miracle, Blandford Forum 07539284238 www.maddiesmiracle.org.uk MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimeyoungcarers.org/ Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk

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

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

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 0330 660 0040 www.4couture.com Inspirations Business Gifts & Corporate Clothing, Poole 01202 248313 www.myinspirations.co.uk/ Taylor Made Designs, Christchurch 07713 126234 www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk

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

PC Flooring Ltd, Poole 01202330650 www.pc-flooring.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding

Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com/

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

Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk

PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramacare.org.uk

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

Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org

Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk

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

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

DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk

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

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Wellington 01823669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk

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

SRS Construction Consultancy, St Leonards 07856 725132 www.srs-cc.co.uk

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TImber and Black LTD, EXETER 07528796400 www.TIMBERANDBLACK.COM

MC Roofing Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882281 www.mcroofingltd.co.uk

Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk

Suttles, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

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

Sibbett Gregory, Poole 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com

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

Rose Engineering, Sturminster Newton 01258472866, rose-engineering.co.uk/

Martin Beardsley Limited Construction Carpentry, Wimborne 07786 917 055,

Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole

Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org

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

Smith Foster Ltd t/a JPP Consulting Ltd, Poole 01202540888 www.jppuk.net

Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Cyber Security SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Southampton 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk South West Cyber Resilience Centre, Poole 07849574895 www.swcrc.co.uk

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

Defence Soverin Technologies Limited, Wareham 01929 556732 www.soverin-technologies.co.uk

Digital Agencies

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

Lightly Salted Ltd, Wimborne 07792226049 www.lightlysalted.agency/

Vail Williams, Bournemouth 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com

Somer Design, Bournemouth 07905797197 www.somerdesign.co.uk/

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Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307007 www.aishtechnologies.com

Event Management & Equipment

Lloyds Commercial Banking, Ferndown 07385364318 www.lloydsbank.com/

Total Guide to Dorset, Poole 07814 080119 www.totalguidetodorset.com

Allied Tooling Ltd, Poole 01202 675767 www.alliedtooling.com

BBX Media Ltd, Poole 01202912666 www.bbxmedia.co.uk/

MSP Capital, Poole 01202 743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk

Display & Storage Suppliers

Amtek Engineering Solutions Ltd, Wimborne 01202 868640 www.amtek-group.co.uk/

BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk

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

Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com

Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk

De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888 www.demonchyaromatics.com/

AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk

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

Bristol Maid, Blandford Forum 01258 484430 www.bristolmaid.com/

Pam International, Poole 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk

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

Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Education Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com

Iron Mill College, Poole 01392219200, ironmill.co.uk/

IEC / Alpro Limited, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk

Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Dorchester 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk

INDUS Engineering Services, Bournemouth 07306193348 www.indusengineering.co.uk

NMNProjects, Swanage 07801612430,

Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.com

Poole High School, Poole 01202 666988 www.poolehigh.co.uk Skills & Learning, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com SWRAC, Wimborne 07841784000, swrac.co.uk/ The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk The Colleges Partnership, Blandford Forum 01258 457091 www.tcpartnership.ac.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

Electrical Services Dextra Group PLC, Gillingham 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd t/a Trident Maritime Systems, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk

Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com CrowdComms, Blandford Forum 01258863812 www.crowdcomms.com/ Dorsety Show, Dorchester 01305264249 www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk Havencrown Marquee Cleaning Machines Ltd, Blandford Forum 07717 258925, Mar-key Group, Bournemouth 01202577111 www.mar-key.com/ Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com

SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/ Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk SWIG Finance, Truro 01872227930 www.swigfinance.co.uk The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk TheNonExec Limited, Poole 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com Toomey Leasing Group, Salisbury 01722440715 www.toomeylease.com/

Facilities Management

Twelve Wealth Management, Poole 07503 505255 www.marcnorris.co.uk

Atlas FM, Bournemouth 01202 536770 www.atlasfm.com

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

Financial Services

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

Alliance FX Limited, London 02039314844 www.alliancefx.net Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk

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

Food & Drink

Parvalux Electric Motors, Poole 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com

Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk

ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com

Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com

Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk

Btyne Products, Wareham 07928 627459,

Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Nuclear Ltd, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com

Entertainment LEDhouse Ltd, Poole 02038 086917 www.ledhouse.tech

Environmental Services Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org

Eddicott Wealth Management Ltd, Christchurch 07803 808897, partnership.sjp. co.uk/partner/eddicottwm

Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk

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

Oakhouse Foods, Verwood 01202 814179 www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/

Globacare, Bournemouth 01202 929349 www.globacare.co.uk

Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com

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

The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Stratton Business Park 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Poole 01202 725600 www.suez.co.uk

Libertas Financial Planning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202795996 www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk

The Master Key Group Ltd, Wimborne 07384636992 www.themasterkeygroup.com

Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com

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BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk

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

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

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

Health & Safety Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk

Health & Wellbeing Case-UK, merthyr tydfil 07512335593, Case-UK DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Elevate Foundation, Christchurch 07896258229, elevatefoundation.co.uk/ Jules Whale Life Coaching, Poole 07769 348153 www.juleswhale.com/ Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com

Hotels & Conferencing

Import/Export Services

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

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

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

Insurance

Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com George Albert Hotel & Spa, Dorchester 01935 483430 www.gahotel.co.uk Kingstonry Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk Mercure Bournemouth , Queens Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth 01202 554415 www.queenshotelbournemouth.com Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk Oceana Hotels, Bournemouth 01202 298350 www.oceana-collection.com

Options Wellbeing - Bournemouth, Bournemouth 02380630219, optionswellbeing.co.uk

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

Physio Fitness, Christchurch 07973939545 www.dmphysiofitness.co.uk/

Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 204921 www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/ the-royal-bath-hotel-bournemouth

WALX, Worth Matravers 0333 1234540, walx.co.uk Woogie Big Pants, Dorchester 07368 188057, woogiebigpants.com/

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

Work Experience Ltd t/a A1 Care, Poole 07950622707, Work Experience Ltd

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

XPO Health Limited, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com

The Nici, Bournemouth 01202018555 www.thenici.com

Zest Lifestyle, Wimborne 07880557976 www.zestlifestyle.com/

Holiday Lettings Hardys Holiday Home Services, 07827 680068 www.hardysholidayhomeservices.com

Headland HR Limited, Dorchester 01305 564102 www.headlandhr.co.uk Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk

A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.ajg.com/uk

Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Pensar IT, London 03330069550 www.pensar.co.uk Poole Software Limited, Poole 01202 030082, poolesoftware.com/ Rejuvenate IT, Bournemouth 01202 237273 www.rejuvenate.it Rev Ops Automated, Bournemouth, www.revopsautomated.com

Cornish Mutual, Truro 01872 277151 www.cornishmutual.co.uk

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

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

Lifts Supply & Installation

Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/ Kingsbridge Insurance Brokers, Tewkesbury 01242 808740 www.kingsbridge.co.uk/ MC Warranty Services, Poole 01202078745 www.mcwarrantyservices.co.uk/ NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

Interior Design Keeley Fox Commercial Interior Design LTD, Poole 01202287688 www.keeleyfoxintteriordesign.com

Bourne Lifts Ltd, Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8 www.bournelifts.co.uk Meridian Lifts Ltd, Poole 01202773332 www.meridianlifts.co.uk Technical lift services Ltd, Poole 01202062140, .tlse.co.uk

Local Authority BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Poole 01202965868 www.dorsetlep.co.uk

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

Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com

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

Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com

Amicus ITS Ltd t/a Aura Technology, Southampton 03333 208601 www.auratechnology.com

ABP Technologies Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abp-technologies.co.uk/

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

AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com

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

Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com

Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services

ASMPT, Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com

People Puzzles Ltd, New Addington 0345 646 5201, peoplepuzzles.co.uk/

Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com

BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk

Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk

ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk

Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk

Home Technology

The People Choreographer, 07876 207054 www.peoplechoreographer.co.uk

Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com

British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com

Living Home Technology, Poole 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk

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

Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk

C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com

Holiday Parks Waterside Holiday Group, Weymouth 01305833103 www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

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

HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk

Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com

Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu

Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com

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

Hey Create, Poole 07534273945 www.heycreate.co.uk/

CBRNergetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk CME Automation Systems Ltd, Chard 01460 269500, cme-as.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/ CT Production Ltd., Poole 01202 688953 www.ctproduction.co.uk/ Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Donaldson Filtration GB Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk 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 Fridgenius Ltd, Wimborne 01202 889264, Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com Griff IVD Ltd, 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com

Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Poole 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers

RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com

b4b Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk

Rotor Blades Limited, Warminster, +44 (0) 1985 847040 www.bellflight.com/

Caron Khan Consultancy, Bournemouth 07967 524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk

Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk

Darmax Research Ltd, Wimborne 07737 143315 www.darmaxresearch.co.uk

S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com

Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk

Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com

Icons Shop Limited, Christchurch 07775900721,

Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com

Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com

Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com

KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com

Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com

Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk

Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com

Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com

Tecan Ltd, Weymouth 01305 765432 www.tecan.co.uk

Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk

Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com

Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com

Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk

Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Marine Components International, Poole 01202 624244 www.marinecomponents.co.uk/ Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com NEXA Medical Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 575749 www.nexanpwt.com/ Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk PRF Composite Materials, Poole 01202 680022 www.prfcomposites.com Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com

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Titan Enterprises Ltd, Sherborne 01935 812790, flowmeters.co.uk/ Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com

Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Dorset Tech, Gillingham 01258 808577 www.dorset.tech EmZoh Ltd, Verwood 07394169812 www.tiktokelevator.com EPM Agency, Poole, +441202237137 www.epm.agency/ Fireworx, Bournemouth 01202 559559 www.fwx.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 Mckenna Townsend, Ringwood 01425 472330 www.mckennatownsend.com Motley Digital Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk

Media & Film Dorset Biz News Ltd c/o The Business Magazine Group, Camberley 07305 582269 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Dorset Film Office, Wimborne 08442 720016 www.dorsetfilmoffice.com

Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com

Global, Fareham 01489 587610 www.global.com

Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

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

Yunex Traffic, Poole 01202 782000 www.yunextraffic.com/

Motoring Sales & Servicing

Marine

Breeze Motor Group, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze.co.uk

Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com

Chapelgate Motors LTD / TA Porsche Centre Bournemouth, Wimborne 01202 897688,

Avon Marina, Christchurch 01202612610 www.avonmarina.com

E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk

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

OKO Global LLP, London 02381 550 058 www.oko.com

Spot Zero EU Ltd, Poole 01202739937 www.spotzero.com

Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

Networking Poole Property Club, Poole 07807531165 www.poolepropertyclub.co.uk

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

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 Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk

Photographer Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com Zelda de Hollander, Christchurch 01202432234 www.studioshotz.co.uk

Plumbing & Heating

Goodknight Property Management, Bournemouth 07505709484 www.goodknight.co

New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd, New Milton 01425610566 www.nmsb.co.uk

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

Removals & Storage

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants

Store & Secure Self Storage, Poole 01202 620 220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Publications

Retail

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

Card Connection, Farnham 01252 892300 www.card-connection.co.uk

Solar/Green Energy

IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785, localiq.co.uk

Hyperion Hot Tubs, Wimborne 01202985125 www.hyperionhottubs.co.uk

Pulford Publicity Ltd, Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Omnivation Ltd / Party Boutique, Bournemouth 01202941225, omnivation.co.uk/

Recruitment

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

Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk Impressions Care Agency, Bournemouth 03330062690 www.impressionscare.co.uk Jobshop UK, Poole, +441202674488 www.jobshopuk.com Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Phoenix Screening Ltd, Wimborne 07775544250, phoenixscreening.com

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

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

South West Recruitment Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 292907 www.swr.uk.net

Property Sales and Rental Corbin & Co Estate & Letting Agent, Bournemouth 01202 519761, D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Frost & Co Professional Lettings, Poole 01202 737755 www.frostandco-uk.co.uk/ Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com

Springboard IT, Blackford 01934710666 www.springboardit.co.uk

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

Printing Services & Supplies

Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk

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

REED Specialist Recruitment, Bournemouth 01202 585585 www.reed.co.uk/

The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk

Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com

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

UFHN LTD, Ferndown 01202894976 www.ufhn.co.uk

Harkwell Labels Ltd, Poole 01202 735300, .harkwell-labels.co.uk

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

INVIDAR Ltd, Poole 07453288876, invidar.com/

TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk Tru Talent, Bournemouth 01202 237129 www.tru-talent.co.uk Wild Recruitment, Poole 01202 367181 www.wildrecruitment.co.uk

Recycling & Waste 1st Waste Management Consultants Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 393001 www.1stwaste.co.uk Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk

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

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

Reward Scheme Cordoba Rewards Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floors, Brownsea House 01202 133581 www.cordobarewards.co.uk

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

Spyrosoft Ltd, Christchurch 01202 059455 www.spyro-soft.com

Clive Lee Solar Consulting, Iwerne Minster 07554 998436, DES Renewables, Wimborne 01202 985888, desrenewables.com/ Excel Energy Ltd, Poole 07814924018, xl electrical excellence ltd Save Energy UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 986262 www.saveenergyuk.co.uk 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

Serviced Offices

Humphries Kirk, Poole 01305 251007 www.hklaw.uk

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

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

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

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

Venaspace, Bournemouth 07507125442 www.venaspace.com

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

Signage

Reeves James Limited, Dorchester 01305 238470, reevesjames.com

Bournemouth Sign Co., Christchurch 01202 797239 www.bsign.co.uk

Software/ Cloud Services Elevated Software Limited, Bournemouth 07803893560 www.elevated-software.co.uk Instandart Ltd, Wimborne 07467 793596, instandart.com

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Sports & Leisure AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Broadstone Golf Club, Broadstone 01202 642521 www.broadstonegolfclub.com/ Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, Poole 01202 675551 www.dolphinibc.com Dorsety Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com E-motion Fitness Hub, Poole 07900 535256, e-motionfitnesshub.com/ eseafoil Ltd, Bournemouth 07541 073717 www.eseafoil.com Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole 01202 622022 www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ JM Adventure Ltd, Swanage 01929475691 www.jmadventure.com Jurassic Coast trust, Dorchester 01308 807000 www.jurassiccoast.org/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Openwide International Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Poole Town Football Club (1991) Limited, Bournemouth 07554816089 www.pooletownfc.co.uk/ Pure Golf Management, Winchester 07970 020303 www.puregolfmanagement.co.uk

Reid Bikes Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 526220 www.reidbikes.com Sculpture by the Lakes Ltd, Dorchester 07720637808 www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk

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

Telecommunications 4COM Group Ltd, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net Wessex Internet Limited, Blandford 03332 407997 www.wessexinternet.com

Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com Ken Parke Planning Consultants, Bournemouth 01202538800 www.kenparkeplanning.com

Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Broadstone 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com

PHVC Minibus & Fleet Suppliers, Fareham 01489 580333 www.phvc.co.uk

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

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

JRS Training, Poole 01202 681525, jrstraining.com

PRC Streamline Group, Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk

Martin John Training, Verwood 07720149753 www.martinjohn-training.com/

Travel

Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk

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

Nimble Elearning Ltd, Gloucestershire 01453823029 www.nimble-elearning.com

Utilities

Ouch Learning and Development, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchlandd.co.uk Sandler Training Dorset, Poole 07769134753 www.dorset.sandler.com

D&A Procurement Ltd, Poole 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk

Vehicle Leasing

SPOCE Project Management, Poole 01202736373 www.spoce.com

ElectriX, Bournemouth 07944134806 www.lvelectrix.co.uk/

Transport & Logistics

Vehicle Rental

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

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

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

Virtual PA

Charles Kendall Freight Ltd, Christchurch 01202 593949 www.charleskendall.com/services/freight

Clare Corbett Virtual Assistant, Wimborne, www.cc-va.co.uk

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

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Training

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

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

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

Dorset Coast Wills, Christchurch 01202 985081 www.dorsetcoastwills.co.uk

Workwear Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000, wearetower.com

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