Dorset Business Focus | August 2021

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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 31, AUGUST 2021

AFC BOURNEMOUTH SUPPORTS THE UGANDAN CHERRIES ORPHANAGE NEW KIT TO CLOTHE THE ENTIRE TEAM OF FUTURE PLAYERS

FACE TO FACE EVENTS RETURN AFTER 510 DAYS

MOVING GOODS FROM THE UK? DORSET CHAMBER CAN HELP

COVID-19 AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORKPLACE

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A very warm welcome to the August edition of Dorset Business Focus – and it literally is a very warm welcome with the temperature at a scorching 30c (that’s an incredible 87F in old fashion money); summer has arrived at last.

I want to begin by discussing Freedom Day, Monday 19th July, the day I am actually writing this introduction. Freedom Day certainly doesn’t feel like the big mask-tearing off celebration Boris was talking about a few weeks ago. In fact we’ve seen a huge shift in the approach from Government as we see infection rates soar, medical experts publicly challenge the Government on the removal of requirements and retailers and transport providers state they will still be asking people to continue to wear masks. The return to work call has certainly been diluted and businesses are now encouraged to think about bringing staff back to work – as opposed to the big return Boris was originally talking about. The ‘irreversible’ Freedom Day relaxations also do not seem to be irreversible and many businesses we speak to have real concerns as we look to the future. Of course we cannot go on like this forever and we have to open the economy up – but let’s not throw common sense away in the process and we must take a cautious and sensible approach as we do this.

As a member of the Poole BID board, I was over the moon when Poole BID recently got the go-ahead for a further after a successful ballot. I think the BID team are doing a great job and there is definitely a sense of renewed positivity and energy about Poole. This new 5 year term allows the Poole BID Board to agree a long term vision and plan for the BID area, and working closely with BCP Council and other key stakeholders such as Legal and General, there is a tremendous opportunity for Poole to be at the forefront as we see high streets across the UK transition to much broader use. The Poole BID directors recently spent s couple of hours having a walk through the whole BID area, from the Dolphin Centre to the Quay and whilst it is clear there is still much to do to tidy the town up and restore pride in Poole, the commitment and energy is there from the Poole BID team.

Until next time Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Contents 05 Return on Investment reports offered to businesses free by Vitality 06 Dorset Chamber Invests in Audio-Visual Conference Room 11 President’s Column 13 Mother and daughter go global with It Runs In The Family podcast 14 Misery to Renewal 17 I hacked my friend’s website after a SIM swap attack 19 Job applications – give yours a boost with these handy tips

#GetBusinessDone

20 Diverse Abilities Dorset 3 peaks challenge

39 The Challenge of Getting Back to Business

22 REIDsteel unveils major new redevelopment plans

40 International Trade

25 New Faces, New Places 26 Affiliated Chambers 28 Building Resilience for Business Leaders – top leaders ask ‘how is the boss’?

30 New members 34 Membership Rates 36 Wellbeing at work

43 Employment Law: Covid-19 and the future of the workplace 44-45 Business Leader Lunch 46 Greendale Construction start £1.4 million warehouse construction at Yeomans Way 47 Events 49 -55 Dorset Business Directory

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MSP Capital support Ugandan Orphanage DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND SALES

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MSP Capital support Ugandan Orphanage AFC Bournemouth’s principal partner MSP Capital are sending over 40 shirts to Uganda as part of the special Arnaut Danjuma goals competition.

The competition, which went live in April, encouraged supporters from across the globe to replicate Danjuma’s goal of the season contender against Blackburn Rovers.

The competition even reached East Africa with the eventual winner coming from a young entrant in Uganda.

Kiwa, part of the Ugandan Cherries – an orphanage based in Bugembe, showed some excellent skills finding the top corner in replicating the Supporters’ Player of the Year’s strike.

Fans and followers of the MSP Capital Twitter feed were asked to vote on their favourite, with Kiwa winning with a resounding 69.5% of the votes.

A signed football shirt and ball from Danjuma himself are on the way over to Kiwa, but MSP wanted to go the extra mile and continue the excellent work happening at the orphanage.

The Ugandan Cherries are a community-based orphanage and football academy, inspiring health, fitness and focus with the beautiful game.

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Formed by Coach Kiizza, girls and boys of all ages are taught and as a die-hard AFC Bournemouth fan, he has helped form an unlikely alliance with the Cherries on the south coast.

MSP Capital are further supporting the Ugandan Cherries by donating an extra 40 shirts to clothe the entire team of future players.

Martin Higgins, MD at MSP Capital and a life-long Cherries fan, said: “We were blown away by the response to the competition, which initially began as a fun way to add entertainment for AFC Bournemouth fans in lockdown and spread a bit of cheer to our followers.

“To see that joy spread even further takes our company mission of elevating access to community sports to the next level.

“We’re grateful to AFC Bournemouth for making this happen and excited to work on more initiatives in the future.” www.afcb.co.uk /company/dorset-chamber/

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Return on Investment reports offered to businesses free by Vitality Personalised Return on Investment reports now available to employers to help calculate value of employee health insurance and wellbeing scheme.

Dorset Chamber members, Vitality have announced that UK businesses will now be able to receive a free, comprehensive - yet easily digestible - report that illustrates the value they can expect from introducing Vitality Health Insurance into their business and engaging employees with the Vitality Programme.

The report, which enables businesses to quantify the tangible benefits that the Vitality Programme can provide, will also detail the health and wellbeing initiatives most likely to improve their business alongside information on how their business compares to similar companies in their industry.

Businesses will be able to gain access to their personalised report in five minutes by using Vitality’s Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator and completing just four questions about their business.

The calculator, available to both current and prospective Vitality clients, analyses the impact of the Vitality Programme on key health and more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

lifestyle areas such as physical activity, smoking and nutrition, along with its impact on clinical risk factors including: blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and BMI. Improvement in each of these risk factors can be associated with positive impacts on individuals’ health (resulting in higher life expectancy), workplace health-related productivity and job satisfaction.

Novo Nordisk, a leading UK pharmaceutical company which drives change to defeat diabetes, obesity, rare blood and endocrine disorders, saw that over a five year period of engaging with the Vitality Programme, the proportion of employees doing less than the recommended amount of physical activity3 improved by 50%; 43% of those not eating their recommended daily portion of fruit and vegetables are now eating at least five portions per day; and in addition, employees also reduced the estimated health-related productivity loss by 11 days per year (after three years).

Pippa Andrews, Director of Corporate Business at Vitality said: “We’ve always known

the positive impact that the Vitality Programme has on workforces and businesses alike, but now – through the Return on Investment Calculator – we can show companies its value in real-terms.

“The past year has been extraordinary and challenging for all and – with many adapting to new ways of working – never before has it been more important for companies to understand the health and wellbeing of their employees and put in place initiatives to help improve it.

“Our research has found that not only does the Vitality Programme benefit individual employees through increased health-related productivity levels, job satisfaction and even employee life expectancy – it also improves a company’s workplace culture and bottom line.”

The new tool is available now to businesses on the VitalityHealth business websites and to advisers via the online literature library or directly at www.vitality.co.uk/roi-calculator/ 5

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Dorset Chamber Invests in Audio-Visual Conference Room Making Zoom & Microsoft Teams meetings more accessible for Dorset Chamber members.

Having recently joined Dorset Chamber, Yury Desiderio – Managing Director of Walcom Integration soon found himself in conversation with Steve Bulley about how they could help add value for the membership. Recognising that the boardroom could have its value increased beyond a simple meeting room.

With the current climate being what it is budget was always a consideration, however, Walcom Integration was able to propose a solution that not only met Dorset Chamber’s budget but also gave them more than they had perhaps anticipated.

The proposal included not only re-utilising the existing TV Screen but with the addition

of a mini-computer and a combined Smart Soundbar, the boardroom now could operate in a number of different ways.

This now means that the Boardroom can operate as a Video Conference facility as well as being able to manage the regular Chamber Zoom Network Events.

The integrated Soundbar, microphones and camera really does come into its own when there is an online conference in progress as there is no need for additional microphones, the camera can be activated to auto frame the person speaking or it can be set to the optimum view of the room with an exceptional wide angle of image capture. Zoom or Microsoft

The integrated Soundbar, microphones and camera really does come into its own when there is an online conference

Teams meetings for the Chamber or any of the membership are also an added bonus as they can use their own logins through the ‘Guest Wi-Fi’ at Dorset Chamber.

Outside of it being a better meeting space, it is now an in-house facility where Steve or any member of Dorset Chamber’s team can work, logged into their own system, to make calls or plan for meetings and presentations. This saves disruption in the office and avoids the use of personal computers for Dorset Chamber operations helping also to maintain security.

So, all round a win, win for Dorset Chamber and for one of the newest members, Walcom Integration.

For more information see www.walcomintegration.com or call 0800 048 7384, Extension: 302/3

in progress as there is no need for additional microphones

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OnBuy raises £35M in impressive Series A+ funding round UK-based platform OnBuy.com sets its sights on unicorn status following successful raise UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com has announced the closing of £35 million in series A+ funding through VC and strategic technology investors.

Since its inception in 2016, OnBuy has existed to disrupt the status quo around eCommerce, taking on the industry giants that currently dominate the market. With its ‘level playing field’ offering, OnBuy has attracted more than 7,000 retailers, hosting over 36 million products on the platform. Built on a foundation of trust and transparency, the Bournemouth-based company vows never to compete with its retailers, simply offering a fairer marketplace to host well-known brands both big and small, and high-quality products at great prices.

In just four explosive years, OnBuy has grown to £155M annualised GMV with only £8M in total investment until now. The new investment of £35M, which will be a mix of debt and equity, will fuel further meteoric growth for OnBuy, with sights firmly set on reaching unicorn status in the coming years. Significant input comes from players including Bring Ventures, Norway Post venture arm, Fuel Ventures, Guy Hands (founder and chairman of Terra Firma Capital Partners), Knut Frängsmyr (Deputy CEO of Klarna) and Richard Goulding (founder of Play.com) amongst other strategic investors. In addition to external investment, a fully funded £2M allocation was set aside for existing retailers currently using the platform. This funding will enable OnBuy to further develop its product offering for both sellers and consumers and importantly, pursue global expansion.

Prior to this investment round, OnBuy raised

£5m in funding led by Fuel Ventures following an exceptional period of growth through the first half of 2020. This investment allowed OnBuy to expand its leadership team and enter a fruitful phase of development and further growth.

Cas Paton, founder and CEO of OnBuy, comments, “The global eCommerce market is expected to total $4.2 trillion* by the end of 2021, a figure that is set to grow even more over the next few years, however it’s alarming to see that the industry is still following the same detrimental and unfair marketplace model that has existed for years. I created OnBuy to provide something unique: a clear, level playing field – and in our 4 years of rapid growth, it’s clear to see that this is a model that works to everyone’s advantage.

“This investment will allow us to unlock even more potential and take OnBuy to the next level with an even better, easier to use product than ever before. We’ve made it this far with the help of our early angels, amazing team,

In just four explosive years, OnBuy has grown to £155M annualised GMV with only £8M in total investment until now.

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trusted retailers and of course all of our amazing customers, but we’re not nearly done yet. We’re here to make noise, challenge the status quo and change the digital marketplace landscape forever.”

Thomas Tscherning, Bring Ventures, EVP Norway Post comments, “OnBuy has experienced tremendous growth and we believe the company has a very promising future ahead. We look forward to being a part of OnBuy’s continued growth through this venture investment that we believe will strengthen our portfolio of e-commerce activities.”

Knut Frängsmyr comments, “Having watched OnBuy for some time, I’ve continuously been impressed and inspired by how they put their customers first - buyers and sellers. In an everchanging landscape, sometimes simplicity and fairness will prevail. The growth opportunities ahead for OnBuy and the team are tremendous, and I am thrilled to be invited to join this journey.”

With the closing of this fundraise, OnBuy look forward to progressing with a roadmap of announcements in the coming 12-24 months which will include the development of a consumer app, improvements to the product infrastructure, the launch of new partnerships as well as further news of global expansion. www.onbuy.com

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The Tank Museum scoops awards for online shop The Tank Museum has scooped two major industry awards for its online shop, following its impressive financial performance during the pandemic.

The Dorset museum won Best Online Shop at the recent The Cultural Enterprises Awards and Shop of the Year at The Museum and Heritage Awards in July, fending off competition from the London Transport Museum and National Museums Liverpool among others.

Tankmuseumshop.org, which was developed with Bournemouth based JD Ecommerce, achieved over £1m of sales in 2020 compared with just over £100,000 in 2019 – protecting jobs and creating new ones at the Dorset charity.

Simon Prager, Head of Commercial Operations, “Winning this award for The Best Online Shop and Shop of the Year is testament to the hard work of our whole team and we are delighted and very proud to have been recognised by the Association of Cultural Enterprise.”

Nik Wyness, Head of Marketing, “Loyal support from an existing social media audience has proved to be paramount in the success of the Museum’s Online Shop.

“At the beginning of 2020, we already had over 240,000 subscribers on YouTube and an audience of 310,000 followers on Facebook, giving us one of the biggest social media presences of any Museum outside of the US. “When lockdown hit and the Museum was closed, we were able to go these engaged audience and ask them to support us by buying from the online shop.

“Product placement in our Curator Q&A’s and on the end of our YouTube videos, as well as ‘Product of the Day’ posts on Facebook enabled us to reach our audience in a way that was in-keeping with The Tank Museum brand.”

The Museum used its unique collection to develop products specifically for the online audience, with the Sherman tank slippers quickly becoming 2020’s best-seller. After appearing in several Curator Q&As, the Curator’s dog, Finn, became an unexpected star, enabling the sale of collie hand puppets and dog toys.

Increased website traffic and a larger product range resulted in the need for a complete online shop rebuild, to provide better functionality and easier navigation, allowing users to navigate to any product within three-clicks.

A combination of the new website, competitive pricing and digital advertising on Facebook, YouTube and Google Shopping, meant that the online shop attracted a multitude of new customers and generated sustainable growth, protecting at least 20 jobs and creating 4 new ones.

Judges from the Association of Cultural Enterprise commented, “Absolutely astonishing achievements from The Tank Museum, who have gone above and beyond to connect with their audience and create opportunities for creative commerce – thinking outside the box and responding to opportunity”.

When asked why The Tank Museum won Shop of the Year, the Museum and Heritage Awards Judges said “For their outstanding performance with brave moves at critical times, this winner demonstrated stunning business achievements with relatively small investment and, in the direst circumstance imaginable”.

The Tank Museum have been shortlisted for a further award, the Website of the Year at the UK Digital Growth Awards.

To see the award-winning Online Shop visit www.tankmuseumshop.org.

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Presidents Column

by Caron Khan

Tap into your feminine side What makes a leader confident is the ability to call upon their feminine energy.

So often in our world of business we tend to think of strength as a quality that comes from a place of firm determination and a will to succeed no matter the cost. Even though we might want to think of a strong business leader as being defined in this masculine way, what really makes a person confident is their ability to call upon their feminine energy to any situation that may arise.

Listening to the feminine side of ourselves may not seem easy at first for this type of energy is something that is often suppressed in many aspects of our everyday lives. If we can connect with this part of who we are, we will find that there is an unlimited source of strength available to us. Our capacity to tap into our intuition, consider the needs of those around us, and to view a situation with compassion are ways that we can show the world of business the true value that is part of our feminine energy. When we learn to incorporate this source of strength into our daily tasks and decision-making, we will find that we can be more flexible and open to the things that happen in business and more open to new ideas. Not only will we see the world in a different light, but we will start to realise the potential of this approach to both empower ourselves and those around us.

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Mother and daughter go global with It Runs In The Family podcast A mother and daughter duo with a thirst for knowledge on the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses have reached listeners in 21 countries, across five continents, with their new podcast.

Launched only six months ago, It Runs In The Family is making its mark in the podcasting arena and hitting the charts, reaching number 17 in top family business podcasts and making number 77 in the top entrepreneurship podcasts for Great Britain.

Founder and managing director of Poolebased PR and communications agency Liz Lean PR, Liz Willingham, and her daughter Leila, who is business and PR account manager at the agency, are on their own journey into the delicate world of the family business and launched their own podcast, ‘It Runs In The Family’, in February.

Featuring a different family business in each episode, the duo explores the history and share the learnings from their guest’s experiences over the years. From breweries to garden centres, drink brands to car dealerships, family organisations come in all shapes and sizes and this podcast reveals the stories and lessons from within them.

Guests have included high profile chef, restaurateur and television presenter Marco Pierre White and his son Luciano, Warren Haskins, chairman of 100-year-old Haskins Garden Centres, Jill Stein OBE and her son Jack of the Rick Stein business empire, father and son Anthony and Matt Woodhouse of Hall & Woodhouse and Paul and Will Hendy of the motor dealership firm the Hendy Group.

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listeners can learn from family businesses, either as a family organisation themselves or as individuals interested in this unique way of operating. It has been great to see the podcast achieve this not only in the UK but across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Russia and France. We even have a handful of listeners tuning in from as far afield as Australia which is incredible!

“We’re thrilled that our global listener base is enjoying the stories as much as we are and look forward to producing even more episodes with some of the biggest and intriguing family brands. Curiously, we’ve also reached number 32 in the Estonian charts for entrepreneurship!”

Leila adds: “As we know from personal experience, there are real joys and also real challenges when working with family business.

We have loved hearing the stories of those who have been there and done it. From Double Dutch,

highly successful tonic brand established by twin sisters, Raissa and Joyce in 2015, to Balson’s Butchers, the UK’s oldest family business that can be traced back to 1515, we’re covering a lot of business and family ground in this podcast.

“It Runs In The Family has proven to be a treasure trove of family business experience, with companies passed through generations, sibling connections on an almost telepathic level, and an incredible degree of humility from all of our wonderful guests.”

A new episode of It Runs In The Family is released every other Wednesday and is available to download and stream on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

To never miss an episode or to discuss recording a family business story, please visit lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-in-the-family/.

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Misery to Renewal:

Professor Nigel Jump from Bournemouth University talks about the Misery Index.

Some years ago, a Misery Index was invented (by Okun) to give politicians and policy makers a simple tool to measure current economic performance. In basic terms, since both are ‘harmful’ for households and firms, it adds the inflation rate and the unemployment rate together. If the result is high and rising, it’s ‘bad’ and, if it’s low and falling, it’s ‘good’. The real world is more complicated, of course. For many of us, unemployment is ‘worse’ than inflation and the two factors should be weighted accordingly.

Also, there are other factors to consider, notably the index can be ‘improved’ (Barro) to also take account of interest rates and per capita growth relative to trend or some indicator of sustainability. (There is also an issue about the damage that negative inflation might mean.)

Currently, the UK misery index is 2.1% inflation (CPIH measure) plus 4.7% unemployment, giving 6.8% overall. As the chart shows, this is not yet high historically but, of more interest is where it is going: both elements of the index are expected to rise further over the year ahead.

First, notice that there is a strong correlation between economic downturns and the ‘misery’ index. The 1991 and 2011 peaks followed or accompanied recessions and/or debt crises.

(What is it about years with a 1 at the end!?).

Second, ‘misery’ was relatively low in 2020.

Efforts to restrict the economic impact of the pandemic prevented an upsurge in ‘misery’.

The concern now, however, is that an acceleration is underway. Even though interest rates are low, and growth is rebounding, the economy faces more ‘misery’ in the period ahead.

Meanwhile, how, and when, does the other source of ‘misery’ - the pandemic itself, end?

Most scientists believe it ends by Covid19 turning into an endemic disease. Successful and widespread vaccination prevents many deaths but does not overcome or remove the infection entirely. Covid19 will not disappear, and herd immunity will not provide comprehensive

prevention. It is more likely that human immune systems improve their ability to counter the virus and the virulence of the virus itself wanes.

The problem is that, whilst most flu epidemics seem to run out of steam in about 2 years, the Sars (Covid) strains seem to evolve relatively slowly and can produce worse variants. Some experts believe we may be in a rolling sequence of pandemic waves for up to five years (2024) before the virus becomes endemic and largely manageable. Others, however, suggest that the USA (and other well-vaccinated and high case number countries), could be emerging into a new reality after the next winter (2022).

As we assert frequently, productivity is what drives living standards over the long run but, since the mid-2000s, there has been little or no positive news on this front. Because of this adverse trend in output per hour, some estimates suggest the UK economy has lost one fifth of its real incomes potential (across many firms and sectors). Covid19 and its effect on the health service shows some of the problems: whilst the NHS response to the pandemic has meant more efficient use of some technology and organisation (increased productivity), it has also meant a less efficient use of space and some loss of functionality (lower productivity). The net opportunity costs of displaced treatments have yet to be evaluated, but the building backlog of non-covid19 work is worrying.

There are also problems with measurement of GDP potential and real output linked to poor statistics on natural capital, human and social capital, intangible and institutional capital, especially as ‘new’ growth is increasingly less material in nature. The pandemic has shown there is a great need for data improvement and for recognising the value of the data itself in economic performance: a need for economists to get out of their silos and address more of the underlying normative questions.

The need to ask what should be, as well as

the technical question of counting what is.

The issue then is how do we manage the two miseries: the rising economic misery of higher inflation and unemployment and the persistent health misery of Covid19. Inflation is ‘cured’ by effective monetary policy, which will mean higher interest rates and less monetary growth, and effective capacity/ supply chains, which means better regional and trade development. Unemployment is ‘cured’ by productivity growth through investment, innovation, skills, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness. Covid19 is not ‘cured’ as such but becomes less damaging over time by falling virulence and rising immunity.

All this management requires human ingenuity, persistence, and hope. Hope needs to be backed by technological development and improved infrastructure, supported by political openness and positive consensus in favour of trade and the development process. The vision thing means ‘greener’ growth and changing tastes about what is valued: what growth is and what it is for, and what the ‘new’ consensus counts as social satisfaction and wealth success.

The agrarian economy became a manufacturing economy, which became a service economy. Now, we are probably switching to a less tangible, new value economy based on planetary sustainability and interhuman communication and enrichment.

This sounds to me like a focus on: • the ‘good’ rather than the ‘evil’; • ‘trust’ rather than ‘suspicion’; and • ‘understanding’ rather than ‘ignorance’.

There is a huge role for all the educators, development agents and business growers in this transformation from misery to renewal. www.bournemouth.ac.uk

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I hacked my friend’s website after a SIM swap attack Here’s how easily your phone number could be stolen, why a successful SIM swap scam is only the beginning of your problems, and how you can avoid becoming a victim of it We hear of SIM swapping / SIM hijacking / SIM swap scams all the time, yet many people think it can’t happen to them, so I tested a SIM swap attack on a friend – let’s call him Paul – to help people fully understand the risks.

How it works All I needed for the test was Paul’s real name and phone number. Paul owns a real estate agency selling luxury properties in one of the most expensive locations in the UK. Like many people, his contact details are on his website and with some good old-fashioned internet research (or open-source intelligence, aka OSINT) I found out a whole lot more.

Acting like a true threat actor, I recorded any information I could find about Paul online, without submitting friend requests or follows on his social media. While some bad actors request a connection, for this experiment I kept my distance as I do know a lot about him.

It didn’t take long to find out a tremendous amount of information about Paul, especially through his public Instagram feed and wideopen Facebook posts. I was located dates and numbers that meant something to him, digging around for birthdays and anything else that looked of chronological interest. I soon found birth dates both for Paul and his son – I only needed to see public posts before, during and after their birthdays to work out the exact dates.

Most people in the UK use one of a small number of telecommunication companies, so I started with one and got lucky with the first company - it was Paul’s provider. After going through the system and getting hold of a very helpful agent I said I was Paul and gave his corresponding phone number. I then had to pass security.

For telecommunication companies, security is to prove who you are by giving two digits from a previously agreed PIN code. Lots of people may memorise credit card PIN numbers or the code to unlock their phones, but this is largely due to the need to actively use these codes; I doubt many people log into their phone provider’s account often enough to memorise their code. TRAP 1: using a PIN that is easily memorable, e.g. a birthday, more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

which came in handy for my experiment.

I don’t know how many cracks at the code you get, but it is more than one. As part of the verification process I first submitted ‘1’ and ‘1’ (Paul’s son was born in 2011). It was wrong - but the agent gave me another go. I chose ‘8’ and ‘2’ (Paul was born in 1982), passed security and was asked to describe my problem in greater detail.

I gave a distressed account of how my phone had been stolen, how it was vital the SIM card was stopped, and that I had purchased a new SIM card and needed it ported across. I had a new SIM card ready to place into a spare phone and after giving the agent the new SIM number she confirmed the number would be ported within hours.

At this stage, Paul may have noticed his network signal dropped and no text messages were coming through, but he would still have had access the internet via Wi-Fi (he did, as he was in the office when I called his mobile provider).

Within two hours of turning my spare phone on and off multiple times I was granted full access to Paul’s number. I tested it by ringing my phone from the spare phone - the new SIM in my spare phone was now acting as Paul - his name appeared on my phone when it rang.

This is where the danger really can start.

The consequences I knew it was only a matter of time before Paul figured something was up, so I went to his website and noted the host - a popular website builder. I used his email address against the “forgotten password” link (a hacker’s favourite button) to submit my request and see what would happen.

As Paul is moderately aware of cyberattacks, he had two-factor authentication (2FA) set up but to my joy, only via SMS – TRAP 2. Within seconds a code was sent via SMS to my spare phone.

I entered it into his website and hey presto, I could now change his password.

I could have completed similar actions on Paul’s social media and web-based email, but I had made my point and decided to retract. I did think it fun to place a huge smiling mugshot of myself on his front

page, which made for an interesting chat when I rang him on his landline to tell him his updated website was looking great. Paul was gobsmacked, but impressed at how quickly I had taken control of his most valuable asset.

Protect yourself There are two main ways to thwart SIM swap attacks: • Never use anything linked to you in your PIN codes or passwords.

• Where possible, replace SMSbased 2FA with an authenticator app or physical security key.

• This would have stopped me gaining access to Paul’s mobile phone account, but more importantly, I couldn’t have changed his passwords.

Once passwords are stolen, criminal hackers can block genuine account holders and it is extremely difficult, or even impossible, to regain control. The consequences for bank, email and social media accounts are particularly dire.

As for Paul, I returned control of his SIM and website, helped him set up an authenticator app and he changed his mobile provider’s PIN code. I also helped him remember the code by teaching him the ways of a password manager. Just as importantly, I advised him to stop sharing sensitive personal information on social media and limit who can see posts or other material there. www.eset.com

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Job applications – give yours a boost with these handy tips Application form questions are used to learn more about you, basic information, specific skills and motivations form a picture which can mean the difference between landing an interview or not.

So, it’s important to approach these questions with care and attention. Here are some top tips which will help you...

Completing the form: • Follow instructions carefully • Adhere to word/character limits • Use N/A where not applicable, so the reader knows you’ve acknowledged the question Basic info: • List all your education and qualifications most recent first if the order isn’t stated. Emphasise subjects, modules, projects and dissertations relevant to the employer and the job.

• In the employment and work experience section, give brief details of each, including voluntary and unpaid work if you wish. Use the responsibilities sections to get across your achievements as well as the skills and qualities you developed and demonstrated in each role.

• When it comes to personal interests and achievements, employers are looking for clues to your personality. If you have a lot of interests and achievements, select those which demonstrate skills the employer is seeking. Activities that demonstrate leadership and team working skills are particularly relevant.

• Many forms have an Equal Opportunities section that asks for details such as your ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation. This helps employers measure how successful they are at attracting applicants from different sections of the population, and your responses are not used for recruitment decisions. Answering such questions is normally optional.

Motivational questions: Stay away from generic answers to these types of questions... Why do you want the job? Why do you want to work for our organisation? Your own background research will enable you to answer these questions more effectively. Your answers will help to evidence your motivation and demonstrate that your understanding of the opportunity is realistic.

Whatever captures your attention, try to be as specific and authentic as possible.

Quadrant2Design Announce Launch of their New Website Market-leading exhibition stand designer, Quadrant2Design, have announced the launch of their new website. The Bournemouth based company, which has been running for over 20 years, decided it was time for a re-vamp.

It can be appropriate to tell a mini-story of how you demonstrated a competency in your past experience. Use the STAR structure for best effect: • Situation – Provide some brief details about the situation so that the reader can understand the context of the example • Task – Explain the objective/purpose, i.e. what you were aiming to do • Action – Describe what you did. Summarise your actions in 4 or 5 individual steps, if possible • Result – Finish with the outcome. Show that you met your objectives and, if appropriate, comment on what you learnt from the experience A top tip here is to draft and save all your question responses in a Word document, so you’ve always got a copy to reflect upon should you be invited for an interview. This enables you to proofread and also, you might send it to someone else to check before sending your application off.

Our final top tip is that before writing any responses to questions, make sure you have done your research into the opportunity and reflect on how you meet the requirements.

MD Alan Jenkins said “We’d had the old website for a number of years so the time had come to refresh it to reflect our new branding and bring it up to date”.

The new website, which can be found at www. quadrant2design.com, features a cleaner, stripped back design. It contains information on the business, the stands they build, and exhibiting as a whole. The company’s custom modular exhibition stands are adaptable and re-useable stands that are designed to be unique to each customer. The large-scale graphics, photo flooring, and features such as product showcases and interactive presentations, enable exhibitors to have a real presence at shows.

Also on the website are examples of the company’s work, they design and build over 600 stands a year and offer customers a free redesign of their stand for every show they attend. There are a number of testimonials from happy customers who have benefitted from the company’s store and rebuild option, which takes the stress out of exhibiting.

The pandemic did disrupt business however, all live shows were cancelled in the last year so the company was hit hard.

It managed to survive by cutting costs and reducing in size to a skeleton staff. Now that the economy is opening up again and live shows are set to recommence in May, business is once again booming for the company and they are hiring many new staff to cope with the increased demand. Alan went on “Covid hit our industry hard, many of our competitors have gone under. We were fortunate enough to have the resources to weather the storm. It shows our customers that we are a secure, reliable business they can depend upon, and we can’t wait to get back to live shows”.

The new website launch is perfect timing for the fresh start Quadrant2Design has planned for the coming months. The resuming of live events will be a welcome sign that things are starting to return to normal after a difficult year.

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Competency-based questions: These are common and are designed so that you can effectively evidence the relevant competency (skill) that the recruiter is looking for. Do your research, and you should be in a better place to answer them. Here are some examples of competency-based questions... (make sure you read the questions carefully to be sure you’re focusing on the correct competency) • Describe a difficult problem you have solved. How did you analyse and solve it? What did you learn from the experience? (Problem-solving) • Give an example of when you have worked in a team. What was your role and what did you contribute to the team performance? (Team working) • Describe a project, activity or event you have planned and taken through to a conclusion. Include your objective, what you did, any changes you made to your plan, and state how you measured your success. (Planning)

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Dorset 3 peaks

(with all the peaks in between)

by Louis Pulford | photos by Philip Cox

A moody start to the day set the tone for the arduous task my brother and I had ahead of us. Overcast, grey and gloomy – sounds a bit dour right? Well no, this was exactly what we needed.

We were walking from Pilsden Pen, via Lewesdon to Bulbarrow Hill. Had it been sunny, I think I would have probably quit half way, due to experiencing a training walk with Ben a week earlier in the belting sun. I suffered serious sunburn so the last thing I wanted was hot conditions. We got lucky and what a beautiful day we had ahead of us.

All 12 walkers met in a car park in Dorchester at around 6am and were bundled into a minibus and a van due to social distancing.

The team assembled at the base of Pilsden Pen. We had a safety briefing and meet and greet with the guides from Charity Challenge, Laura, Brendon and Andy. All were highly approachable and overly positive – the sort of people you need on a 12-hour walk up every known hill in the North Dorset area.

So after the brief we embarked on our mammoth journey, high-spirited, raring to go and all smiles as we chatted to other walkers.

The guides were supporting us along the way with checkpoints, water and snacks. I mainly dug into the easy peelers as I love those citrusy little gems of goodness. There were plenty of water top ups too that kept us hydrated.

The route was incredible, ranging from road walking, to navigating up streams, breezing through meadows, going round farmers’ crops, ascending and descending hills offering us incredible views and passing through a Holloway too. The guides had really done a great job of mixing up the terrain and offering us a challenging

set of paths, something I find really cool when going on a long walk – the more varied the better.

We went through a deer enclosure and saw a herd of white deer, which was up there on the highlight list. We also had a lunch stop where lunch was prepped for our hungry ‘walking’ bellies.

As the day went on, we acquainted ourselves with others in the team and the guides were constantly impressed at our pace. We made the nine-hour mark one hour and 40 minutes early; Andy almost looked shocked when we arrived.

With a few injuries in tow and a couple of dropouts at this point, we still had a way to go. Stopping and sitting down for me was not an option.

During the last few hours my knee began locking up when going down steep descents, which posed a problem because I slowed the whole team down, but I wasn’t going to give up so close to the end. Thanks to Sue, for the walking pole, I pushed harder to get to the end.

Approaching Bulbarrow, the final summit, gave me a feeling of relief until I actually started walking

up the almost vertical hillside. After 12 hours of trekking my body was exhausted, so the last ascent after the countless hills we had already climbed was daunting, and others felt it too, but we made it. The team was strong and absolutely championed the walk, doing it in record time with this particular organisation, (I am not sure on any other records). Another notable hill was the one with the Cerne Abbas giant on it – that was a beast.

I’d like to give a shout out to Suzy for keeping me company and great conversation, Hilary for being the ultimate power walker, Phillip for being a machine and taking all the photos, Brendon the guide who stuck with me as my knee was locking up, and to my brother, Ben, for finishing first and beating everyone to the top of Bulbarrow Hill. Well done to the rest of the team who took part during the day.

Ben and I raised over £1,000 for Diverse Abilities on this charity challenge and we would like to thank all of you who have generously donated.

If you want to add a few more pounds visit www. justgiving.com/fundraising/louis-ben-pulford

Diverse Abilities Dorset 3-Peaks Challenge 19 June 2021 Total distance: 31 miles (50km) 69,000 steps Time taken: 12 hours 25 minutes 1 hour 25 minutes faster than the previous best by Charity Challenge

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REIDsteel unveils major new redevelopment plans Global structural steel firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has announced major new redevelopment plans in Dorset.

The £30m turnover company aims to build a modern, cutting-edge manufacturing facility along with new offices in Christchurch.

Including landscaping and environmental improvements, the scheme is proposed for REIDsteel’s home of more than 50 years in Reid Street and an adjacent site formerly occupied

by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness soft play centre.

REIDsteel, which employs more than 130 people, has launched a consultation programme today to seek the views of the community and other stakeholders before submitting a planning application.

Simon Boyd, managing director of REIDsteel, said: “As a local business of many years’ standing, our heart is in Christchurch.

“Our exciting proposals represent a multimillion-pound investment in the town and the local economy while safeguarding the future of our business for many years to come.”

Simon added: “We are keen to hear views about our scheme, with more details available on a dedicated website.

“They matter to us and will inform our plans moving forward.”

REIDsteel previously gained planning permission for 170 homes on its site so it could relocate outside of the town centre.

Its directors decided to revisit the scheme when the opportunity became available to remain in the town with space to reconfigure and internalise its operations under one roof.

The proposals include construction of the new factory and offices with access on to Reid Street. The majority of existing buildings on the site would be demolished.

Simon said: “The layout of our current site leads to inefficiencies which reduce our competitiveness, hampering our ability to grow the business.

“Redevelopment would bring multiple

Our exciting proposals represent a multi-million-pound investment in the town and the local economy while safeguarding the future of our business for many years to come

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manufacturing processes into a single, automated production line under one roof, including steel delivery and unloading.

“This would give us a safer working environment, more control and the ability to implement new technology to improve productivity.

“It would improve the local environment by cutting down on noisy outdoor handling operations and reducing interruptions to traffic flow on Fairmile caused by restricted access to our existing stockyard.

“The redevelopment would allow us to continue our growth trajectory and bring greater employment to the Christchurch area with more high-skilled jobs.”

REIDsteel designs, manufactures and builds many kinds of steel framed structures, including cladding and glazing, across the UK, Europe and the world.

These include aircraft hangars, bridges, sports stadia, factories, churches, industrial and commercial buildings and hurricane resistant structures.

To date it has exported to more than 140 countries. It contributes more than £2m to the local supply chain. www.reidsteelredevelopment.com

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education with Weymouth College

2020/21 has changed almost every aspect of how and where people work. The pandemic has seen local employers adopt new recruitment strategies and embrace more diversified recruitment options – including apprenticeships and upskilling staff - which they may not have considered pre March 2020.

Add the effect of Brexit, which has seen far fewer European applicants for positions in areas including hospitality, healthcare, construction/manufacturing skills and it is safe to say that recruitment over recent months has been challenging.

Our Employer Services team works hard with local employers supporting recruitment – identifying new apprenticeships opportunities and employment initiatives. We are starting to see more potential candidates coming forward to fill vacancies.

As we move into recovery, employers must take into account the negative effect of the pandemic on younger entry level workers. Little or no exam and workplace experience, loss of social interaction and limited opportunity to experience and build the transferable skills part-time employment traditionally develops, will undoubtedly affect confidence and self-esteem. We should not underestimate our role as employers and training providers in the holistic support required for applicants.

As the new academic year approaches we encourage students to undertake work experience to gain confidence prior to taking on a job or work-based training opportunity, such as an apprenticeship.

We expect the phasing out of furlough, proposed reinstatement of universal credit criteria and arrival of school leavers to the marketplace should see many more applicants now actively looking for employment.

With apprenticeship incentives and the Kickstart Scheme still in place now is a good time to consider reshaping and upskilling your workforce in preparation for the recovery months ahead.

Thinking about taking on an apprentice, upskilling your current team or creating a position for a Kickstart employee? Get in touch. www.weymouth.ac.uk/employerservices/ employerservices@weymouth.ac.uk 01305 208709

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Two winners for Weymouth College at the prestigious 2021 BTEC Awards At July’s 11th annual Pearson BTEC Awards ceremony, the exceptional achievements of Weymouth College BTEC students Tamryn Williams (Construction) and Meredith Samways (Sport) were celebrated as they were each awarded a coveted Bronze BTEC Learner of the Year Award.

Commenting on Tamryn’s achievements Maria Norris (BTEC and HNC lecturer, Weymouth College) said: “We’re all very proud of Tamryn’s achievements here at Weymouth College and in admiration of her determination and commitment to her course especially through the pandemic. We look forward to seeing her gain a successful future career in Civil Engineering.”

Meredith’s success was similarly wholeheartedly praised by Martin Oliver (Tutor and Head of School, Sport and Public Services): “Meredith thoroughly deserves this National recognition and has been a fantastic Sport and Exercise Science student at Weymouth College.

Her strong work ethic and supportive nature leave me in no doubt that she will have a fantastic career as a Primary School teacher and we wish her all the very best in her future career.”

At the online awards event on the 7th July 2021, 19 category award winners were celebrated from around the UK and internationally in subjects such as Health and Social Care, Performing Arts, Engineering, IT, Business and Sport.

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Cindy Rampersaud, Senior Vice President, BTEC and Apprenticeships at Pearson, said: “2021 has been another extraordinary year for our BTEC learners, tutors, teachers, colleges and schools and I am delighted that today we are able to come together and celebrate this year’s winners - and all of the individuals who will be awarded a BTEC qualification this year. The hard work and commitment demonstrated by our award winners, all of whom have achieved great things, during a time of unprecedented disruption, is extraordinary and I am proud we are able to celebrate their achievements.”

Nearly a million learners across the globe completed BTEC courses over the past year; the career-focused qualifications are a vital route for those pursuing careers in sectors such as IT, business, the creative industries, healthcare, engineering, construction and future industries. This is especially important in the current context as the UK responds to the global pandemic and looks to kickstart projects to speed economic recovery.

Jonathan Ledger, Skills Specialist at The Department for International Trade commented: “I must emphasise the importance of BTEC as a career-focused type of qualification and that for me is key. This is all about delivering the right skills to the right people at the right time in the right way and BTEC qualifications do just that. For me, BTEC qualifications are a game changer. They change lives and they help people improve and contribute to business and society in a big way.

A huge congratulations once again to all the winners and all of the nominees.” www.weymouth.ac.uk

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New Faces, New Places

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

Dorset Chamber welcomes new Kickstart Administrator C3IA Solutions has recruited another expert to its growing ranks

Former Royal Corps of Signals major Mark Tivey, a highly experienced IT, cyber and telecommunications professional has joined the Dorsetheadquartered business as a Principal Consultant.

Mark will lead the company’s efforts to attract new staff in what is a swiftly growing and quickly changing sector. www.c3ia.co.uk

Angelica Guamos will be working with Luke, Sarah, and the Membership team. She will be responsible for answering enquiries from Kickstart employers and support with admin tasks. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk

Laceys Corporate Commercial team welcomes new Paralegal

Laceys Corporate Commercial team continues to expand with the appointment of new Paralegal, Tiffany Elmer. Tiffany brings with her particular experience in trade mark law and assists the team in relation to intellectual property matters and commercial contracts. www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk

New real estate partner joins Lester Aldridge

Lester Aldridge is pleased to welcome new partner James Realff to the Real Estate team based at the firm’s Southampton office.

James advises on all aspects of commercial property transactions including acquisitions and disposals, commercial land development and landlord and tenant matters. www.lesteraldridge.com

Appointment of New Principal and CEO

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TeamJobs expands team

TeamJobs welcomes Tiffany Town, Caroline Firth, Frankie White, Georgia Brooker, Kimberley Best, Naser Yasser and Russ Hawkes to the business. Over the past few months we’ve had new members of staff join our team in areas throughout the whole company. www.teamjobs.co.uk

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Frettens’ expanding commercial department welcomed back familiar face, associate Sarah Sillar, after a short career break.

Sarah will work closely with the growing established Commercial Property, Dispute, Employment and Insolvency teams to improve there already-strong commercial law offering. www.frettens.co.uk

Weymouth College is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Howe as Principal and Chief Executive Officer.

Julia has a wealth of experience in key college roles including organisational and student support, curriculum, middle and senior management positions and acting as Nominee for the last two Ofsted inspections at Weymouth College. www.weymouth.ac.uk

Laceys Solicitors welcomes New Business Executive Laceys are delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly Howe, who has been bought in as a New Business Executive for our Conveyancing team. Kelly fills the void between estate agent and conveyancer, explaining the ‘what comes next’ process to clients who are buying or selling homes, alleviating the pressures of forms and being a friendly reassuring voice on the phone.

Corporate & Commercial Associate rejoins Frettens

Dorset Chamber welcomes new Gateway Administrator

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital appoints Emotional Wellbeing Therapist

Donna Hart has joined the Business Advisory service which is a free signposting service available to all Dorset businesses offering help and support with all aspects of business. Donna will be supporting the Business Advisor with all aspects of the service.

Fiona Clarke joins the Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital team with more than 25 years’ healthcare experience and has been delivering both individual and group wellbeing support for the past nine years.

Fiona Clarke will support both the local community and its staff who are facing feelings of worry, distress or loneliness.

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Affiliated Town Chambers 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.

Bridport Chamber of Trade and Commerce - Bridport Business

www.bridportbusiness.org.uk A Voice and a Champion for businesses in Bridport.

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

Our vision is that the Chamber will represent and work with the business community and others to promote the town and increase prosperity for our members.

Membership provides access to networking events, email updates, free online promotion and the chance to raise the profile of your business.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

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.

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Swanage Information Centre won another award in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards and now holds a Gold and Bronze Award for Visitor Information Service of the Year. Swanage Town Council has funded and refurbished the Information Centre and four of the twelve toilet blocks in the town. It is great to see in this current climate investment in facilities that give a better visitor experience for people visiting Swanage.

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.

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The Chamber has been supporting firms in Weymouth and Portland for 100 years.

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.

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.

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Smart meters, you should!

You’ve probably seen the Albert Einstein advert on TV asking you to “Join the quiet revolution”, which is the Smart Energy GB governmentbacked campaign to help Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment.

Rob Anderson Director at D&A Procurement says: “ If you’re serious about helping to tackle the climate crisis, having a smart meter is not optional it is a must in the future, because if we all make little changes to take control, monitor and use less energy that becomes a big difference, which will not only lower our bills, but reduce our carbon footprint as well.”

From January 2022 all energy suppliers will have binding annual installation targets with the government to offer free smart and advanced meters to their remaining nonsmart home and small business customers by the end of 2025, so no more estimated bills or supplying meter readings.

The 1st generation advanced meters (SMETS1) installed since 2013 don’t have a display feature to monitor usage and don’t always allow you to switch supplier without losing the ability to send readings automatically. The 2nd generation smart meters known as (SMETS2), installed since 2018 are made up of 2 parts the meter itself with a builtin communication hub and some form of portable display or online app showing you the usage data 26

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shared with your supplier in pounds and pence.

“The government has put in place a programme to move the SMETS1 advanced meters onto the new network, giving them the same benefits as the new ones and if yours is not compatible then it will be replaced with one that can.” Added Rob Having a smart meter fitted in your home or business is optional, but for the desired effect to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions we all need to be hooked up to the new network to make a big difference, so maybe in time it will become mandatory.

Rob said: “You will be contacted by your Energy Supplier to have a smart meter installed free of charge, so ask them if it is a SMET2 with a real-time usage display, otherwise

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you may end up with a SMETS1without this capability as allot of suppliers are still trying to use up their old stocks. However, you can contact your supplier about having one fitted now, but you will probably have to pay.”

There is no up-front cost for a smart meter, which is being funded by the energy suppliers, so will somewhere down the line be absorbed into the cost of everyone’s energy bills. The real-time display should theoretically lead to cost savings, as research suggests that people who monitor their energy consumption use less.

See www.daprocurement.co.uk or call Rob Anderson on 07956 311336 if you need more advice.

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with Mploy Staffing Solutions

Right to Work Checks The 1st July 2021 saw the end of the grace period for EU citizens to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, and the introduction of significant changes for employers to carry out Right to Work Checks for EU citizens wanting to work in the UK. It is no longer sufficient for an employer to just check and obtain a copy of an EU citizens Passport or ID card to verify eligibility to work and secure a statutory excuse, although it can still be good practice to keep a copy on file. Businesses must now conduct an online check for all prospective EU employees via the employer’s portal on the GOV.UK website, this can be done with the use of a candidate’s date of birth and a unique share code which can be obtained either from the applicant, or by direct e-mail from right.to.work.service@notifications. service.gov.uk The Home Office has updated their Right to Work Checklist and this can be found via the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/right-to-work-checklist As with most changes in legislation, the new process is bound to create additional challenges to start with, as of course not all candidates will be aware of the changes, and they may not know how to obtain the share code. The good news is, for once it is a very straight forward process which can be done via the applicant’s portal on the GOV.UK website. All applicants are required to keep their details updated on the portal should any of them change (for example when they obtain a new Passport or ID).

It is worth noting that there is currently a backlog of EUSS applications awaiting decisions from the Home Office. In these cases businesses can support themselves with the Employers’ check online service via the GOV.UK website to obtain a Positive Verification Notice to be able to employ the candidate whilst they await a decision on their application.

Hopefully, the new processes will quickly become the norm for both candidates and employers alike.

Lush deal

Cosmetics retailer Lush has signed a 10-year lease on a brand new warehouse in Poole as part of its sustainability strategy.

The 40,128 sq ft detached building at Fleets Corner Business Park will house the Lush Greenhub recycling operation for empty product bottles and containers returned by ecoconscious customers as part of its Bring it Back scheme which was rolled out across the UK and Ireland this year.

Property consultancy Vail Williams, a Dorset Chamber member, acted in the deal on behalf of Lush, which is headquartered in Poole and has 951 stores globally selling vegetarian bath bombs, haircare, skincare and makeup.

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Legal firms Edwin Coe in Lincoln’s Inn, London, represented Lush and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Manchester acted for the landlord.

Simon West, a Partner at Vail Williams working from the consultancy’s Bournemouth office, said: “This is a significant property deal in Poole, with Lush generating local employment and reusing containers and packaging in an environmentally responsible manner.”

Natalia Davies, Environmental Officer at Lush Manufacturing, said: “The relocation and upsizing of our Greenhub enables us to accommodate the commitment we have made to our customers with our new Bring it Back scheme. The space allows us to have full control and transparency in dealing with our own waste from our manufacturing processes.

“Our aim is to evolve from being a recycling hub to become a circular hub using the guiding principles of Zero Waste & Circular Economy.

Our vision is to create no waste and use the

right systems that have no impact on our planet. Fleets Corner is rapidly becoming an ideal home for many of our large departments.

“The collaboration between Fleets Estate and Lush will for sure support us in our mission to Leave The World Lusher Than We Found It, with innovation and environmentally friendly practices and alternatives to our buildings.”

Unit M, one of five new warehouse units, comprises a ground floor of 35,967 sq ft and first-floor offices of 4,161 sq ft.

There is parking for 78 vehicles on a 2.1-acre site, which includes a gated yard.

Internal eaves height is 11.7m, with four electric loading doors and motion sensor lighting on the first floor.Fleets Corner Business Park has 560,000 sq ft of commercial accommodation, comprising distribution warehousing, trade, light industrial and office accommodation.

Other occupiers at the business park, which fronts Nuffield Industrial Estate, include a new Travelodge hotel, Happy Homewares, Starbucks and builders merchant Selco.

Following a series of mergers, Vail Williams has 11 offices - Birmingham, Bournemouth, Brighton, Crawley, Heathrow, Leeds, London, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton and Woking.

Vail Williams’ full-service property advice includes property valuation, planning and lease advice, investment and development expertise, property asset management and occupier consultancy. www.lush.co.uk | www.vailwilliams.com

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The Benefits to Branded Workwear From corporate businesses to charities and sole traders, it has been proven that investing in branded workwear results in a multitude of benefits for your business and beyond.

Brand Identity If your objective is to increase overall brand awareness, then clothing your staff in eyecatching, modern, and practical clothing is a great way to put your brand in front of clients and the general- public. Your teams will be commuting to and from their place of work via petrol stations, coffee shops and superstores and other public spaces, so this is a great opportunity for your brand to be noticed.

We recommend choosing your garments carefully. Don’t just go for the obvious colours – consider reflecting your brand in the colours used on the base clothing. Alternatively, with new print technology, such as DTG (Direct to Garment) printing, your workwear branding can go well beyond that of just an embroidered logo and the cost of such a bespoke look has decreased dramatically in recent years.

Consider adding a phone number, or website to your workwear – a useful way to increase potential engagement.

Staff Morale Workforces feel more valued if they are supplied with quality and comfortable workwear. It often increases employees feeling of belonging to an organisation and can often enrich a positive team culture.

Innovation in corporate and safety clothing means that workwear is more comfortable and has been designed to be more attractive than

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ever before, therefore more workers are happy to wear clothing supplied by their employer.

Return on Investment.

If your business currently advertises in the regional press, compare the current ROI to the level of exposure branded workwear could give you over a sustained period Vs the short bursts of limited page coverage you get from printed advertising. Investing in branded workwear will pay dividend for months and years.

Safety & Security Clearly, if your place of work presents and health & safety challenges, an employer has a duty of care and legal obligation to provide the appropriate protective wear. This presents another opportunity to reflect your branding on garments such as headwear and hi-vis clothing.

Clearly, if your employees are wearing distinctive branded clothing, it is easier to identify visitors to your site as well as find your employees faster in shared working environments.

Expertise Workwear Pro Direct provide free advice and bespoke design ideas for their clients. We would recommend an initial ‘One-to-One’ with one of our experienced specialists to evaluate your needs and help you choose the right garments for your brand and your workforce. www.workwearprodirect.com

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with Frettens Solicitors Airbnb is a letting website where property owners rent out their properties on a short-term let basis.

A short-term letting is potentially anything falling short of an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Such a letting is often used when a property is vacant for a brief period, such as your home or holiday flat.

Are short-term lettings allowed in a block of flats?

Whilst each case will rest on its own merits, and more than likely come down to the interpretation of the flat lease, the answer has been an almost resounding no – it is not permitted.

The majority of residential flat leases will contain wording in them preventing the leaseholder from doing the following: • Running a business from their property; • Diminishing the nature and character of the block; • Causing a nuisance or annoyance to their neighbours or neighbouring properties; • Letting their property on a short-term basis.

Short-term lettings breach most, if not all, of the above clauses found in many leases, as well as potentially breaching the buildings insurance or the mortgage terms.

If a leaseholder is breaching their lease by permitting a short-term letting, the freeholder or management company for the block can commence forfeiture proceedings against the offending leaseholder.

If the practice of short-term letting is not stopped without delay by the offending leaseholder, the courts could provide a forfeiture Order. The leaseholder may also have to bear any legal costs incurred.

Will Bartley, Property Litigation Lawyer, says: “Court action should be the last resort, and early legal assistance and correspondence can often be the difference between a negotiated settlement and a drawn-out and costly Court Application process.”

This column is taken from Will Bartley’s Property Litigation Q&A, which can be read at length here: www.frettens.co.uk/site/ blog/litigation-blog/property-litigationqa-july-2021-airbnb-short-term-lettings Contact Information: Phone: 01202 499255 Email: wbartley@frettens.co.uk

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Quadrant2Design HeathBus Trust Koreti The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU www.koreti.com 01202 650 333 Web design agency based in Bournemouth whose passion is to deliver eye catching, effective websites to small and medium businesses.

c/o St Peter’s Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk People who are sleeping rough and in emergency accommodation have difficulty accessing healthcare for many reasons.

The HealthBus is a mobile clinic with drop in appointments which offers appropriate and acessible care at the point of need.

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Motion Control Products.

11-15 Francis Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NX 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com Forward thinking and innovative.

We are an expert robotics and machine automation technology company specialising in smart, high performance motion control products, systems and automation solutions. Customers succeed through utilising our engineering knowledge and experience alongside our diverse portfolio.

We are excited to share our NEW and innovative way of reaching customers and offering superior training on our product range through the Motion Studio.

H3 The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com We are an exhibition company who design and build modular exhibition stands for trade shows worldwide.

Basepoint Business Centre, Enterprise Close, Christchurch, BH23 6NX 01202 925365 www.cherryfinance.co.uk Formed in 2012, we are a finance broker specilising in all types of borrowing. We have a wealth of experience and specialist contacts in the following fields: Mortgages and re-mortgages/ Buy-to-let mortgages/ First time buyer mortgages. Please contact us today to see how we can help.

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Nicola Green Consultancy The Sycamores, Bourton, Gillingahm, Dorset, SP8 5DN 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy. co.uk I provide practical advice and support to help organisations address menopause in the workplace.

My passion is to help eradicate the taboo subject of menopause from the workplace and remove the stigma around the age of a menopausal woman.

13 The Triangle, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RY 01202 37 37 37 www.prcstreamline.co.uk PRC Streamline is Dorset’s Premier Travel Company covering Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown and surrounding areas. We operate 24 hours a day with a fleet of over 200 vehicles, including 4 to 8 seaters providing you with a prompt, reliable taxi service. Other services include Airport Transfers, Courier Work, Executive and Wedding Transportation. For Discounted Fixed Price Travel, download our new Taxi Booking App.

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Will you have sufficient income in retirement?

If you are approaching retirement, you may be reviewing your assets and contemplating what the future is going to look like. You may be questioning whether your retirement income will be sufficient or wondering if there is a better way to maximise your investments - Or you might not be planning your retirement at all.

Some key facts: 77% of savers don’t know how much they will need in retirement, and only 16% can give a figure. (Source: Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, 2019. 249 participants.)

83 years, is the average life expectancy of a man living in the UK and a for a woman, it is 86 (Source: ONS, 2017) According to the trade association, a single person in retirement will need £10,200 a year to achieve the minimum living standard, £20,200 a year for moderate, and £33,000 a year for comfortable. For couples it is £15,700, £29,100, and £47,500. (Source: Retirement income market data, FCA, Sept 2020) Safeguard your future Generally, we are all living longer and in better health, meaning it’s crucial that you make sufficient preparations to safeguard your financial future in later life.

Having a plan, which you can adjust along the way, is key. You want to make the right decisions for you, both now and in the future. However, you don’t have to do this alone.

Your magic number A financial adviser can help you to work towards your magic number i.e., the amount you are going to need to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

Advice is key in the run-up to retirement, to make a plan and stick to that plan as best you can, whilst reviewing it as your circumstances change, and again in retirement.

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

Peter Harding Wealth Management in Three Peaks Climbing Challenge raising funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Peter Harding Wealth Management team took on a Three Peaks Climbing Challenge at RockReef climbing attraction on Bournemouth Pier, raising funds for their nominated charity of the year, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

Marketing Director Sarah Ryan said, “So much fun was had by all and we raised a significant amount at the same time too. We had 10 staff climbers and several other staff attending to offer their support and encouragement, it was a great team effort. The team their climbs in 1 hour 15 minutes, climbing an impressive 3,408 metres.

“Fundraising support was achieved by climbers encouraging friends and supporters to visit a Just Giving page that was set up.

There was also a bake sale and we had a sweep stake to predict who our fastest climber would be! The winner was James Pritchett who climbed a total of 545m, closely followed by Robyn Harding at 527m and in 3rd place, Richard Williams at 440m!

“We are really pleased to report that we raised in excess of £1,800 from the evening.“

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Nicki Cluley advised, “We are hugely grateful for this brilliant support from Peter Harding Wealth Management. It’s so impressive the different events and activities that they are creating to fundraise for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

Their commitment is helping the charity to continue to offer vital support to patients and their families facing a life limiting illness across Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset.”

Nicki concluded, “We are always keen to hear from businesses interested in raising funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and we would love to hear from you to discuss the variety of ways you and your team can get involved. www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

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Promotions boost at Ellis Jones Solicitors Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has promoted eight rising stars to new positions.

The high-flyers have taken Associate and Senior Associate roles at the firm’s five offices on the South Coast and in London.

Ellis Jones – with more than 160 staff and 18 Partners – made the appointments under its commitment to promoting from within and developing the best talent for future leadership positions.

The eight promotions are the highest number made at any one time by the law firm.

Four solicitors have become Senior Associates: William Dooley, Henrietta Frew, Donna Stevens and Bethanie Watson.

Lauren Harley, Jennie Hedges, Theresa Mills and Jo Tout have each been promoted to Associate.

Nigel Smith, Managing Partner, said: “Congratulations to our new Associates and Senior Associates on their richly deserved promotions.

“As talented and committed lawyers, they represent the next generation at Ellis Jones and will make a major contribution to the success of the firm going forward.

“We will continue to promote the best and brightest from within to give our people valuable career progression and provide

the greatest service for our clients.”

Senior Associates William Dooley and Henrietta Frew work in the Banking and Finance department, while Donna Stevens is in Dispute Resolution and Bethanie Watson is from the Commercial Property team.

New Associates Theresa Mills and Jo Tout work in the Wills, Trust and Probate department,

while Jennie Hedge is in Conveyancing and Lauren Harley is in the Family team.

Ellis Jones Solicitors has five offices across the south coast in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs (Poole), Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne as well as London. www.ellisjones.co.uk

South Coast Social Turned Five!

One of the south coast’s biggest specialist social media agencies; South Coast Social hit a new milestone last month as they officially celebrated their 5th birthday since the company was founded.

From starting out as a business idea crafted from a dining room table during her maternity leave, Managing Director Clare Groombridge has grown the company from their initial launch brands to currently working with over forty global businesses, specialising in social media content creation, community management and paid social campaigns.

The business also employs seven people locally with a Head Office in central Bournemouth, with plans to expand the team further in 2021 to accommodate the requirements of their expanding client base.

Managing Director Clare Groombridge comments: “I’ve always believed in celebrating our yearly ‘birthday’ (the date the company was registered) to highlight how far we’ve come, especially after the incredibly tough last year we’ve all had due to the pandemic

- we were no exception as a business. With statistics showing that 20% of companies fail in their first year and around 60% will go bust within their first three years, we’re proud of the strong foundations we’ve built - not only are we one of the leading social media agencies on the south coast, we have an incredible client portfolio of exciting global brands, a sister company in SCS Media and a soon to be launched training department. We also have some very big plans on the horizon for the remainder of 2021!

However, for a long time now SCS has not been about me. I’ve stepped back and let my amazing team take the reins. I’m truly lucky to be surrounded by such a brilliant, talented and creative bunch who make me laugh on a daily basis. Being their boss is an honour and our success and reputation is just as much down to them” www.southcoastsocial.com

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Ten Promotions announced as Frettens continue to grow Frettens have announced their biggest series of promotions in the firm’s 43-year history.

Ten of the team have been promoted to new positions, including five new partners, as the firm continues to build on their recent success.

Managing Partner, Matt Fretten on the latest round of promotions “Our team have been absolutely incredible in the past 18 months.

Their collective hard work, application, and agility has meant that we are emerging from lockdown in a significantly stronger position than we entered.

We’ve grown by over 50% in the last three years and have already added 10 new faces to the team this year.

As we succeed as a business, it is important that those responsible for that success are rewarded and able to grow with us.”

Five new partners Five new partners have been named, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 11.

Andrew Stynes, Ben Cobb, Michelle Petersen, Paul Burton and Simon Immins are all promoted from associate to partner. They will each continue to head up their departments in Christchurch, or the firm’s new Ringwood office.

Karen Edwards has been promoted to Head of the Corporate & Commercial team, which recently welcomed experienced corporate and Intellectual Property solicitor Sarah Sillar.

Amy Langlois, Anna Curtis and Kym Gaisford have all been promoted to Associate.

Lewis Barr is promoted to Marketing and Commercial Director, two and a half years after joining the firm as Marketing Manager.

Career progression at Frettens Matt Fretten continues: “Two of the ten (Amy and Karen) did their training contracts here and have been with us since starting their career in law.

On the other hand, four of them (Ben, Simon, Lewis, and Anna) have arrived since 2018 and made an impact in a short period of time.

We have introduced a lot of new faces into the business recently and are still actively recruiting for several other roles. It is important that anyone joining us knows that if they do well, there is no limit to their progression.”

Reaction to the promotions Ben Cobb on his promotion to partner: “I’ve been promoted twice in three and a half years, so there’s no policy that says ‘you have to have been here X number of years before you get promoted’. I’m not micromanaged and it’s a good size of firm in that we’re big enough to have good quality work but not so big that you’re simply a number. Everybody knows everyone.”

Anna Curtis on her promotion to associate: “I have just been promoted to associate on what is essentially my 2 year anniversary of starting at Frettens.

It was made quite clear to me at the interview that those people that work hard and want to progress their career within the firm will be given the help and support to do that, and that is what has happened in my case.” www.frettens.co.uk

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How to manage remote performance management Remote and hybrid working arrangements look set to become the ‘norm’ for many workplaces going forward. This means managers will need to implement ongoing measures for effective remote performance management. Here are my top tips: Clear expectations are key to effective performance management whether employees are in the workplace or working remotely. A lack of clear expectations may lead to confusion, disagreements, and frustration. When it comes to what people need to achieve, we suggest focussing on output – what does the employee need to do to support the organisation’s wider aims and objectives?

Ensuring employee wellbeing whilst they are working from home may be challenging, as you may not see your team or have the same spontaneous conversations as you would in the workplace. As such, regular check-ins via phone or video call to discuss what they are working on and how they are can be very beneficial as part of this. Managers may want to ensure that you arrange a mixture of 121 and team communication opportunities (e.g., via Zoom or on days when people physically attend work).

It is also important during check-ins to discuss what has been achieved, again focussing on output – what have they done rather than how did they spend their time achieving it. This enables employees to feel trusted to manage their time, which can have a motivational effect, alongside positive feedback and recognition.

Employees should also be encouraged to take their usual breaks, such as for lunch, and finish on time. Working from home can blur the boundaries between work and personal lives, leading people to work longer hours in some cases, which may result in burnout.

Clear expectations and regular communication will be important for managers and employees, as we hopefully transition to a more stable time.

If you would like any advice on managing employees remotely, please get in touch with a member of the ViewHR team today for an initial discussion.

Gemma Murphy, Director of View HR Limited. hr@viewhr.co.uk | 01425 205390 viewhr.co.uk

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Crypto assets and Taxes With bitcoin advancing by more than 300 per cent in 2020, we take a look at how digital assets eg Bitcoin can be taxed.

Any crypto transaction locking in a gain (even only in a digital sense) is subject to capital gains tax, however, depending on how your crypto assets were received, they can also be subject to income tax, inheritance tax or NI contributions.

Capital gains tax Usually, individuals hold crypto assets as a personal investment, which means that they will be liable to pay capital gains tax (CGT) when they dispose of their crypto assets. There is an annual allowance of £12,300 for an individual.

Income tax and National Insurance You will be liable to pay income tax (as opposed to CGT) and National Insurance contributions on crypto assets received: from your employer as a form of non-cash payment; for “mining”, which in this context means verifying additions to the blockchain digital ledger (mining will typically involve using computers to solve difficult maths’ problems in order to generate new crypto assets); or from “airdrops.” This is where you receive an allocation of tokens or other crypto assets, for example, as part of a marketing or advertising campaign.

If you run a business by carrying on a financial trade in crypto assets, the “taxable trading profits” generated by the business will be subject to income tax.

Inheritance tax and the remittance basis Crypto assets held by UK residents are seen as being located in the UK. The concept of “domicile” is therefore irrelevant when it comes to crypto assets. This means that a UK resident’s crypto assets will fall in their estate for inheritance tax purposes.

This also means that the remittance basis would not apply to crypto assets.

For instance, if you are a UK resident and trade in bitcoin, you will be subject to UK tax on all profits generated, regardless of whether you are a remittance basis user.

Wellbeing at work Fiona Clarke, emotional wellbeing therapist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, explains how to improve your team’s wellbeing at work The impact of the pandemic on employee wellbeing has been extensive and wideranging, with the effects on emotional wellbeing likely to continue long after the virus has been brought under control.

The Nuffield Health Healthier Nation Index reports that 41% of people stated their mental health had deteriorated during the past 12 months, with ‘pressures linked to work’ having the biggest impact on the nation’s mental health. It is clear that employees need additional support from their employers as they navigate ongoing change and uncertainty.

Fiona Clarke, emotional wellbeing therapist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, highlights why wellbeing and mental health is an important topic and explains what employers can do to support their teams and increase wellbeing at work, especially in the new era of hybrid working.

“In the past, wellbeing and mental health support in the workplace has been overlooked leading to reduced productivity, low job satisfaction and increased sickness.

More recently, presenteeism and ‘burn out’ are increasing, with employees juggling work and home life from the same location meaning that they can never fully switch off from work and are constantly on the go.

“If your organisation has made the shift to hybrid working, adapting wellbeing and mental health support for your employees is imperative to ensure they are given the support they need when working both remotely as well as on site.”

So, what can employers do to help staff and improve wellbeing at work?

Lessen the stigma and encourage open communication – There is now less stigma surrounding mental health, with an increased awareness that it is an essential part of health and well being. It is important however that increased awareness translates into action.

One thing I’ve noticed when talking to clients recently, is that they are unaware of what support their workplace has to offer to them.

By talking openly about wellbeing and backing it with action managers can help eliminate a

Note: HMRC does not consider the buying and selling of crypto assets to be the same as gambling.

For more information please contact Carla Hobby on 01202 715950.

workplace culture that implies the job comes before personal needs. Having regular oneto-one contact with employees to check in on how they’re doing allows them to build their confidence, so they are encouraged to approach a manager sooner rather than later.

Train managers - managers should be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to deal with the wellbeing of employees.

Investing in training to prepare managers for the demands of remote working means they can quickly recognise signs of distress and have the skills and confidence to support others. Compassionate management with good communication skills are key to supporting employee wellbeing. Every team member is different and it’s important to value employee opinions and consider them.

Introduce mental health champions or mental health first aiders – mental health champions or first aiders are employees that take on a voluntary role to help colleagues with wellbeing or mental health concerns. Following training, they take on an active role to look out for signs of emotional distress, and are a point of contact for those who may be experiencing difficulties.

During this new era of hybrid working, it’s even more important to set up a ‘buddy system’ for all new starters. Done well, a buddy system facilitates an immediate personal connection between new hires and the wider business.

Good internal communications – keeping employees in the loop about company activities reduces the sense of isolation people can feel, particularly when your teams are working flexibly. Make sure you ask employees what would be helpful for them rather than make assumptions on what you think they would find helpful.

“A great employer and manager know how to look after their team. We all have mental health, regardless of background, position or status, and this can change, depending on our circumstances and what is happening around us. Early and appropriate intervention that employers can take is so important in helping to alleviate any growing concerns.”

Fiona Clarke runs a weekly clinic on Mondays at the hospital and appointments can be made following a telephone assessment.

Nuffield Health can provide fast access, bespoke quality services and strategies to meet the needs of your employees.

From awareness and education, right through to prevention and treatment. Telephone the Nuffield Health Emotional Wellbeing Team on 0333 1234 106 for further information on how to book a session at the hospital. www.nuffieldhealth.com

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A team of business people fronted by Tony Williams of Wessex Ventures has announced a goal to bring a Formula E event or alternative Green Motor Sport event to Bournemouth in 2023.

Using the attraction and backdrop of a Green GP / Formula E organisers of the Bournemouth Grand Prix intend to draw an audience to support businesses to thrive. The Green GP / Formula-E will be a tourism and business leveraging event set to drive positive economic & tourism impacts and tangible community benefits, promoting the region as a major international tourist & business destination.

As well as 1st class entertainment this will help to raise awareness and use of electric vehicles because they are the future of sustainable transportation, the key to lowering global greenhouse gas emissions in the transport industry and part of the solution to improving air pollution in city centres.

The event will significantly inject the area with commercial opportunity and promote it as a forward-thinking thriving arena for the business and hospitality industries on a global level. Initial concept planning is to develop a project framework to bring a Formula E event to Bournemouth town centre via a phased approached. This phased approach will consist of a one- day event in year one, building to an annual weeks long Monaco format with opportunities for ancillary events to take place across the local area. For example, track side experiences that show-case local businesses

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including hospitality, leisure & hotels.

Developed over 3 years as part of a Bournemouth major events programme offering and complementing the Air Show. Organisers believe an internationally connected air and sea the event will firmly place the conurbation on the map and position the town as the gate way to the rest of Dorset. A Green GP / Formula-E will be a tourism and business leveraging event set to drive positive economic & tourism impacts and tangible community benefits, promoting the region as major international tourist & business destination. Conversations have already begun with several major local influencing brands in bringing the event to the town.

Tony Williams told Dorset Chamber: “The Bournemouth eGrand Prix concept seeks to bring together all the economic agencies in Dorset, most especially the micro and mini enterprises that have suffered more than most during the pandemic. The Chamber has done sterling work during these challenging times. Joining with Wessex Entrepreneurs and the Dorset Growth Hub, together with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and Local Authorities makes us all so much stronger - it brings the prospect of success. www.wessexentrepreneurs.com

No time to lose

742,000 dead a year … Not a warzone … Not a natural disaster …

BUT the world’s workplaces.

Cancer caused by work exposure to carcinogenic substances accounts for more deaths than work accidents, but it is an avoidable cancer. In the UK alone, almost 14,000 new cases of cancer are registered a year – 4,000 because of asbestos, and 10,000 linked to exposures from silica dust to diesel fumes. Workers risk getting lung, skin or bladder cancer because of what they do for a living, and thousands will die as a result. But with understanding of the risks and the correct equipment to use, this can be prevented.

Many employers are unaware of the impact of carcinogenic exposure … and many don’t know what to do about it.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, IOSH’s “No Time to Lose” campaign aims to get the causes of occupational cancer more widely understood.

Tower Supplies offers free workplace resources to help organisations educate to beat occupational cancer – timely as it was World Lung Cancer Day on 1st August.

Contact Tower for a free factsheet about Silica Dust and the dangers of it.

Breathing in asbestos dust today can lead to fatal diseases in 20 to 40 years time. What sort of future can your colleagues look forward to? Contact Tower for our free workplace poster.

Health is not to be sniffed at - diesel engine fumes can kill. Don’t let fumes be a death sentence - if your respiratory protection equipment doesn’t fit, it doesn’t work! Talk to Tower.

Companies prioritising the health and wellbeing of their workforce deserve a PPE supplier like Tower.

Tower Supplies 3 Yarrow Road, Poole BH12 4TS mark.dowling@towersupplies.com 01202 305518 www.towersupplies.com

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The Challenge of Getting Back to Business As businesses across Dorset emerge from the constraints of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Dorset Gateway team is soon to launch a new programme of support funded by BCP Council’s Bounce Back Challenge Fund.

Whilst some businesses have weathered the storm of the last 14 months, there is no getting away from the fact that most have endured some monumental challenges. Whilst the government’s roadmap towards getting life back to some sort of normal has moved forward, there will no doubt be some challenges later in the year after the summer boom.

More than 21,000 business loans totalling over £0.85bn were given to Dorset businesses between April 2020 and 31 March 2021. During that period, more than 134,000 employees have been put on furlough at some point and to varying degrees. Whilst these measures have helped to keep businesses open and have so far avoided mass redundancies, clearly there have been casualties with businesses either folding or having to radically change what they do and how they do it.

Looking at key statistical indicators, we’re aware there is a long recovery ahead for local businesses. Latest figures from Dorset’s Labour Market Insights show that at the end of May 2021, 27,000 people remained on furlough and 6.7% of 18-24 years olds were unemployed across the county. With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – or Furlough Scheme as it has become known – winding down and the first loan repayments now being made, businesses now face another challenge; simply put, “what next?”

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economy such as retail tourism and hospitality that have been decimated by the pandemic.

There is no doubt, that taking the time to reflect on decisions made during the pandemic and revisiting strategies will be crucial to the future of many businesses in Dorset and across the rest of the UK. To help with the road ahead we are developing a specialist business support programme called Back to Business.

Funded as part of BCP Council’s Bounce Back Challenge Fund, it will be available to all businesses based in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council area, irrespective of size, type or sector. The one eligibility criteria is that you must be looking pro-actively at how you can recover and thrive post-Covid.

Back to Business involves a threestep process: a business health check; improvement workshops tailored to address the areas the health check identifies; and the chance to access focussed-funding of up to £2,000 towards the specialist support you need most.

Visit www.dorsetlep.co.uk/back-to-business to find out more and register your interest.

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Gov’t Cashback Not Just During Coronavirus A bespoke arts and crafts business has received £170k cashback from the government over the past 6 years scheme, an average of £28k a year.

They manufacture materials for the arts and crafts DIY market and this is not in a traditional sector that would be associated with R&D. This case highlights that a business in any sector that is involved in any form of unique innovation that incurs costs via the payroll or external labour, can benefit from this very generous scheme.

Many businesses will have been looking to take advantage of any government grants or loans available during the Coronavirus.

However, an annual cashback for innovative businesses has been available for the last 20 years and has the advantage of being a means of funding that doesn’t have to be paid back.

Rob Sowden, innovation tax incentives consultant operating from Bournemouth, provides the example of a family owned business that has received £170k cashback over the past 6 years via the government’s Research & Development (R&D) tax credits

Many businesses have missed this incredible funding support from the government because they have tried to self-assess their eligibility or the opportunity may never have been raised by their accountant.

It is not primarily an accounting workstream, it is about technology and identifying anything in the production of a product, or processes used, that requires iterative steps to get to an outcome, whether successful or not. The claims provider I introduced this business to assigned a technical analyst to assess what the client does and to compile a robust report for submission to HMRC. The company’s accountant receives copies of the reports and submits them to HMRC for a very rapid annual cashback.

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If trading revenues have been lower during the pandemic, the great thing with this scheme is it allows a business to recoup a percentage of costs they incurred for the prior two years, providing an unexpected lump sum that is not taxed again and goes straight to the bottom line.

A business doesn’t even have to be profitable or have paid corporation tax to qualify for a cashback.

That puzzles many business owner/directors, but it is true.

My advice to businesses is, don’t try and guess if you are eligible, obtain a free eligibility assessment based on a technical appraisal.

Be aware that if your accountant offers to do the claim, they will likely ask you to produce the

technical report. Have you got time to read and interpret correctly the legislation? Even if you have received benefit under the scheme, get it checked out as to whether you have received maximum entitlement as you can claim any shortfall for the past two years, but there is a two year deadline, so year-end dates are critical.

Business Cash Enabler provides a free service to businesses to check eligibility for innovation tax incentives.

For more information visit: www.businesscashenabler.co.uk or call Rob Sowden on: 07732 627085

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Tech from Poole to Marbella Dorset based Living Home Technology run by brothers Luke, Wayne and Wes Crutcher have seen an increase in work abroad during the pandemic.

The desire for smart home solutions in Europe has been growing. The company designed a state-of-the-art Home Cinema and Nightclub experience in beautiful Marbella, Spain. Having completed a project for their client in Wimborne, they decided having another Cinema in their property in Marbella was a must.

For the project the team working with fellow local companies designing a bespoke cinema experience, incorporating the clients love of all things Bond, cinema seating for 8 along with two Bang and Olufsen Audio systems.

The client specified 10” in-wall touchscreens, an Artcoustic - 13 channel Dolby Atmos surround Sound with 4K laser projector and a nightclub sound system Luke Crutcher said: “Working abroad had its challenges, however the team were able to import all the necessary tech and deliver the project on time and on budget. We even managed to oversee the build of an exclusive bar area.”

Living Home Tech are no strangers to demanding projects having featured on the BBC’s ‘Basement Wars’ and Grand Designs programs, where Londoners were documented as they expanded their homes the only way they could, underground. www.livinghometech.co.uk

OnBuy team in training for Bournemouth Half Marathon to support children’s charity, Julia’s House July 2021. Staff at UK-based OnBuy.com, one of the world’s fastest-growing online marketplaces*, are in training to prepare themselves to compete in the Bournemouth Half Marathon on Sunday October 10.

10 staff, including members from the finance, development, recruitment, marketing and brand team, will be running the 13.1-mile coastal route in aid of Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice which helps children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.

Aron Cody, Chief Marketing Officer at OnBuy,says: “Entering the Bournemouth Half Marathon isn’t just about race day, it’s about building a team, training together and putting staff health and wellbeing high on the agenda – all while raising funds for an

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important cause. Judging by the number of staff taking part in the race, we certainly have an active and healthy workforce.”

“We chose to run for Julia’s House as we are inspired by their incredible work supporting families of children with lifelimiting conditions and aim to raise £2,000 for the charity.

Every £100 raised, will help Julia’s House to provide an hour of care at home for a life-limited child and provide respite for their family.”

“We’re so grateful for the support of the OnBuy team and wish them lots of luck with their training,” says Julia’s House Public Fundraising manager, Laura Maidment. “Support from local businesses makes such a difference to our fundraising, which in turn makes a huge difference to the

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most vulnerable children and families in our community. We’ll be there on the day cheering on the OnBuy runners! Thank you to everyone on the team.”

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Employment Law:

Covid-19 and the future of the workplace Head of Employment at Steele Raymond, Deborah West, considers the future of the workplace in a post-covid world and the changes to employment law which may now be necessary to reflect a markedly changed ‘world of work’.

The pandemic has introduced us to lots of new things – wearing masks, social distancing, and staying at home. But one of the most significant changes for a large portion of the labour market, the impact of which is likely to be felt well beyond the end of the pandemic, has been the requirement to work from home.

The biggest real-life experiment in the world of work Pre-Covid, many employers would have baulked at the idea of any significant element of home working, concerned that employee productivity and engagement would fall.

However, in what has no doubt been the biggest real-life experiment in the world of work – this has not proved to be the case.

Both employers and employees have been innovative in the flexibility they have demonstrated in adapting to new ways of working, greatly assisted by technology – a little more than a year ago, few of us had even heard of Zoom or Teams – let alone realising that they would become part of our daily working lives.

Successive lockdowns have meant that many employees have now spent more than a year working from home, and all the signs are that significant numbers would like to continue at least an element of that.

as it may seem for employers. Public Health England have suggested people should continue to work from home for the next four to six weeks where possible. A stance which seemed to gain the support of the government and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who expressed the need for employees to return to their offices on a more gradual basis.

Regardless of timelines, the concept being considered by many large employers is one of ‘hybrid working’ – whereby employees spend some time in the office for the purposes of collaborating with colleagues and client meetings and work the remainder from home.

In doing so, there are a range of legal practicalities that employers will need to consider, ranging from amending employment documentation to how employees can be effectively managed and supervised remotely.

Employers will also need to be careful that they do not inadvertently trigger a two-tier workforce, resulting in inequalities between those in the office who have more face time with management and those working from home.

However, this a chance for employers to take a closer look at what has and has not worked

during this period of enforced remote working to come up with creative solutions that work for both businesses and their employees.

Is employment law fit-for-purpose in a post covid world?

Whichever route that employers choose to take; whether they opt for a full return of their employees to their physical office locations, a fully remote approach or a hybrid of the two, there is no doubt that existing employment law will need to evolve alongside these changes in order to maintain appropriate protections for both employers and employees.

One obvious area in need of review is the law relating to health and safety of employees, given that is predicated on the basis of work and home being separate places. *The information set out in this article is correct at the date of publication (July, 2021). The effect of coronavirus on businesses is a fast-changing area and so it is important to obtain legal advice to ensure you are properly protected.

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What are the downsides to an increase in homeworking for employers and employees?

Although the positives in homeworking have been clear to see, we must also not forget that what might be a welcome move for employers and employees in one sector, is another sector’s death knell.

With plans afoot for many office workers to retain at least an element of homeworking, the footfall in our city centres will inevitably dwindle and impact upon the viability of many food and drink outlets and retail stores more generally.

Also, the increased acceptance of the ‘Zoom’ meeting, whether such meetings are hosted from home or the office, will no doubt see a reduction in business travel as employers seek to avoid the time and expense which come with face-to-face and onsite meetings.

The way we work as a result of the pandemic will therefore not only impact upon how we work but will also influence the types of jobs that will be available to do.

Will hybrid or flexible working be the new normal for employees?

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Business Leader Lunch

Sponsored by Lester Aldridge Tuesday 20th July 2021 Venue: Bournemouth Carlton Hotel

Speaker Cas Paton, Onbuy.com

Edward Adamson from Lester Aldridge, Ian Girling from Dorset Chamber and Grant Esterhuizen from Lester Aldridge

Grant Esterhuizen from Lester Aldridge

Sarah McLellan from The Print Agency

Ian Girling from Dorset Chamber and Morgan Leadbitter from Nunet

Lunch in the Merrick Suite, Bournemouth Carlton

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Helen Manley from OnBuy.com, Aron Cody from OnBuy.com and Ian Girling from Dorset Chamber

Cas Paton from OnBuy.com Cas Paton from OnBuy.com

Debbie Martin from BWT Physio and Rob Sowden from Business Cash Enabler

Tony Brown from Y-Not Finance

Paul Hackett from Image Republic

Stuart Merryweather from A-One Insurance and Sharon Canning from Move On Lettings

Nicky Massey from Margo and Mya

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Matthew Dijkstra from Vitality and James Akin-Smith from The CEO Coach

Lianne Little from Bauer Media

Justin Levine from The NonExec and Grant Esterhuizen from Lester Aldridge

Helen Stevens from S.T.A.R.S with Ian Girling from Dorset Chamber and Leila Willingham from Liz Lean PR

Gerald Stanley from Prosper and Protect and Heidi Roper from ViewHR

Nicki Cluley from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

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Greendale Construction start £1.4 million warehouse construction at Yeomans Way Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited has started work on a £1.4 million contract for Ilchester Estates, to construct three new warehouse units with ancillary trade counters, on land at Yeomans Way, Castlepoint, Bournemouth.

Formed from a steel frame with an in situ concrete floor, the structure’s roof is clad in composite cladding panels featuring rooflights and photovoltaic panels.

Externally, a combination of facing brickwork and composite cladding panels form the elevations.

Declan Miles, CM/QS, Greendale Construction Limited, commented: “Greendale is pleased to be working on this project for Ilchester Estates, with Vail Williams LLP acting on their behalf in relation to the development which is due for completion in January 2022. We’re also delighted to be working with Poole based Lionel Gregory Architects, and structural engineers, Godsell Arnold Partnership, also based in Poole.” www.greendaleconstruction.com

Jet black to the future The publishers of Dorset View and Viewpoint have stepped into the future and set an example in their industry by choosing to buy an electric vehicle for their magazine deliveries well ahead of government proposals to phase-out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030.

All the directors of the family-run publishing company in Ferndown were in favour of taking this step to go ‘green’.

With vans currently in very short supply, it was a stroke of luck that one was available from Hendy in Poole, the Renault Pro+ dealer.

When Pulford Publicity’s managing director Ben Pulford spoke to commercial sales advisor at Hendy, David Southwell, he was told that there was one Renault Kangoo van coming in that was going to be used as a display model and that no other EV vans were in stock.

Both Pulford Publicity and Hendy are members of Dorset Chamber and through this connection were able to strike a deal for the purchase of the new van. Dorset Chamber have access to manufacturer discounts from Renault for their members and Pulford Publicity were delighted to receive this added bonus.

“We were able to utilise a government grant and the chamber connections to help push the deal forwards swiftly,” said Ben when David handed over the vehicle over on 5 July.

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depending on the category of the vehicle.

For small vans like the Renault Kangoo a grant for 35 per cent of the purchase price up to a maximum of £3,000 is offered.

From 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, companies investing in qualifying new plant

and machinery assets, which includes new vans, can claim a 130 per cent super-deduction capital allowance.

Pulford Publicty were able to take advantage of the benefits of going green and have reduced their carbon emissions as a result.

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Accountants & Tax Advisors Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk ASfB | Accounting Services for Business, Bournemouth 01202 755600 www.accountingservicesforbusiness.co.uk Azets, Bournemouth 02380 247070 www.azets.co.uk Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net Certius Professional Services Limited, Poole 08006 890794 www.certius.co.uk Enrich Accounting Ltd, Bournemouth 07403 407455 www.enrichaccounting.co.uk Filer Knapper LLP, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Frost and Company, Dorchester 01202 840225 www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants, Verwood 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com Hunts Accountants Limited, SHERBORNE 01935 815008 www.huntsaccountants.co.uk Inspire Professional Services Limited, Poole 01202 717867 www.inspireaccountants.co.uk Mawgan Accounting, Wimborne 01202 022938 www.mawganaccounting.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 On The Spot Accountants, Lymington 07973 939228 www.onthespottax.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk SJT Accounts Ltd, Bournemouth 07855 295280 www.sjtaccountsltd.com Smith and Williamson, Southampton 02380 827600 www.smithandwilliamson.com Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants, Wimborne 01202 875900 www.wardgoodman.co.uk

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Business Associations

Draper Ventilation Ltd, Dorchester 01202 797151 www.drapervent.com

Bournemouth Property Association, Bournemouth 01202 204717 www.bpa-online.co.uk

Nauticool Ltd, Poole 01202 739937 www.nauticool.com Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited, Wimborne 01202 891772 www.umc-ac.com

Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk QP Architecture, Christchurch 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com

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

Business Coaching/ Consultancy 7PM2 Coaching Mentoring & Training, Bournemouth 01202 070372 www.7PM2.com ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Christchurch 07415 517206 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk

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

Amanda J Green Ltd, 07976 613553 www.ajgleadership.com

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

Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 801187 www.aspirinbusiness.com

Audio Visual Equipment

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

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

Bidbetter Ltd, Poole 07944 847014/01202 2 www.bid-better.co.uk

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

Brian G Ford FCA, Ringwood 01425 472749,

Aviation Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364174 www.bournemouthairport.com DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk FGP Systems ltd, Weymouth 01305 773638 www.fgpltd.co.uk Global Dynamic Support Ltd, Wimborne 01245 475360 www.global-dynamic-support.com Think Research, Poole 01202 765654 www.think.aero

Banking HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk J.P.Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

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

Branding & Design Becks Neale Designer & Brand Consultant, Ferndown 01202 973017 www.becksneale.co.uk The Crop - Brand consultancy, Bournemouth 07575 358644 www.thecrop.co

David McDonald Consulting Ltd, Bournemouth 07872 407548 www.vistage.co.uk/david.mcdonald Dean Skivington Consulting, Swanage 07532 889488, DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk Dorset Business Consultants Ltd, Poole, Not available, DorsetBusinessConsultants. co.uk Dorset Business Mentors, Dorchester 01202 607530 www.dormen.org.uk Futurum Consulting Ltd, Salisbury 0333 3399926 www.futurum-consulting.co.uk HANTEC SYSTEMS LIMITED, Eastleigh 023 8166 1995 www.hantec.co.uk

Sheridan Lake Associates, Christchurch 07831 310613 www.coachingmentoring.co.uk Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk SME Assistance - Simon Rigby, Tarrant Monkton 07590 673704 www.smeassistance.co.uk SUCCESSMITH, Poole 07763 316763 www.successsmith.co.uk The Arts Development Company, Dorchester 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk The Change Agent Ltd, Bournemouth 07990 514537 www.thechangeagent.me Traction Six, Broadstone 02033 849785 www.tractionsix.co.uk Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk Verace Business Assistance, Poole 07467 952352 www.veraceba.com Wessex Ventures Limited, Ferndown 07768 703809 www.wessexventures.com Workforce Results, Poole 01202 800551 www.WorkforceResults.com

Business Process Automation Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 551193 www.antonybatty.com Fortus Business Recovery, Southampton 07776 707725 www.fortusrecovery.co.uk

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

Portland Business & Financial Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 712810 www.portbfs.co.uk

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

Verulam Advisory, Bournemouth 01202 941475 www.verulamadvisory.co.uk

Kickr Business Strategy and Comunications, Bournemouth 07309925005/07366696 www.kickr.uk KIMCO, Wimborne 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/ Market Makers, Dorchester 07733 368386, Mauveworx, Wimborne 01202 865100,

Business Support Delivery Partners GetSet for Growth, Bournemouth 0800 7560811 www.getsetforgrowth.com/east-dorset Saline Marine, Upton 07791 902632 www.salinemarine.co.uk

Business Support Services

Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk

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

Brewery

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

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

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

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

Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com

Pure Milk Vodka Ltd, Beaminster 01308 868844 www.blackcow.co.uk

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

Flexible Project Management, Broadstone 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk

Workwear Pro Direct, Chard 01460 298615 www.workwearprodirect.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Gradient (Europe) Ltd, Bournemouth 07595 264368 www.gradient.uk.com

About Face, Poole 01202 677340 www.about-face.info

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

Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305,

Indevity Ltd, Somerton 07854 095048,

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

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

Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk

Janus PPM, Dorchester 07582 415346 www.janusppm.co.uk Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk Signature Office Support, Wareham 07909 042262 www.signatureofficesupport.co.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

Care Good Oaks East Dorset, Christchurch 01202 065261 www.goodoakshomecare.co.uk/ eastdorset/ Luxurycare Group Limited, Bournemouth 01202292796 www.luxurycare.co.uk/ Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset

Catering & Catering Equipment Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Guarantee Laundries Ltd, Stalbridge 01935 812118 www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk Signature Catering, Ringwood 01425 477665 www.signaturecateringco.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk Gillingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Gillingham 01747 823699 www.gcci.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 Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Taunton 01823 444924 www.somerset-chamber.co.uk SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, Sturminster Newton 07810 424269 www.facebook.com/SturBiz Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Charity 360 Skills For Life, Wimborne 01202 130395 www.360skillsforlife.org

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Autism Wessex, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust, Fareham 01329 559170 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Shaftesbury 01747 823955 www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org Talbot Village Trust, Wimborne 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org The Grove Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 552233 www.thegrovebournemouth.co.uk The Tank Museum, Bovington 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.uhdcharity.org/ Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk

MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimecharity.co.uk Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole

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Vail Williams, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com WFBA Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, Romsey 01794 368241 www.wfba.co.uk

Construction Design & Build

All Build Developments, Bournemouth 01202 070560 www.allbuilddevelopments.co.uk

Chemical Supply Analytical Services

Designed in Oak, Ringwood 01425 540001 www.designedinoak.co.uk

OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oemachem.co.uk

Jurassic Coast Ventures Ltd, Bridport 07977 707617 www.sipsclassrooms.co.uk/design

Cleaning Services

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

AMS Cleaning Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk Apple Clean, Bognor Regis 0800 587 4571 www.appleclean.co.uk/bournemouth/ Clean Deep Services Ltd., Broadstone 07598 996307 www.cleandeep.co.uk Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com

Construction & Surveyors

Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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

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

Home-Start North Dorset, Sturminster Newton 01258 473038 www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk

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

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

AHH Group, Bournemouth 01202 531 635 www.ahh.org.uk

KM Cleaning Ltd, Bournemouth 07840 846466 www.kmcleaningltd.com

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

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

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

Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk

Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com

Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk

Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Bournemouth 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk

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PDL BOURNEMOUTH LTD, Bournemouth 01202 554450 www.pdlbournemouth.co.uk Woodmace, Poole 07702 714710 www.woodmace.co.uk

Consultancy - Compliance Risk Advisory Space Time Ltd, Christchurch 07780 877167 www.space-time.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 08452 260880 www.4couture.com The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 6434959 www.yourperfectsource.com UK Printed Mugs, Poole 01202 798828 www.ukprintedmugs.co.uk Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk E-TEL EXPRESS, Ferndown 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, Uxbridge 01159 438000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com Raven Logistics, Poole 01202 800539 www.raven-logistics.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

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

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

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

Digital Agencies Total Guide to Poole, Poole 07814 080119 www.totalguidetopoole.com

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

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888, Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com Pam International, Poole 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307082 www.aishtechnologies.com

Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk

Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com

AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com iec Ltd, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gillingham 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Parvalux Electric Motors, Bournemouth 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com

Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole 01202 205500 www.thecollege.co.uk

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com

Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/businessservices

Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com

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

Touchstone Training Ltd, Bournemouth 07903 438381 www.touchstonetraining.co.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

Electrical Services Drewlec Electrical Services, Bournemouth 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk

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

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com

Education

The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk

Candour Facilities Management Limited, Ringwood 07766 397605 www.candourfm.com

Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk

Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com

Solent University, Southampton 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk

Facilities Management

Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Venture Precision Engineering Group Limited, Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

Environmental Services Floodmate, Poole 0800 932690077904744 www.floodmate.co.uk SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Maidenhead 0800 093 1103 www.suez.co.uk

Event Management & Equipment BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk

Teachers Building Society, Wimborne 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk The Mortgage Explorer, New Milton 01425 627511 www.brooklandscommercialfinance.com/

Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk

TheNonExec, Ringwood 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

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

Wavecrest Capital Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 779147 www.wavecrestcapital.co.uk

Business Cash Enabler, Bournemouth 07732 627085 www.businesscashenabler.co.uk

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

Cherry Mortgage & Finance Ltd, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 925365 www.cherryfinance.co.uk

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

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

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com

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

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

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

Harlees Fish and Chips, Wimborne 01202 602524 www.harlees.co.uk

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

Hincknowle Fruit Farm, Bridport 01308 488765,

Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk JRS Finance Group Limited, Ringwood 07825 286887 www.jrsassetfinance.co.uk Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Wimborne Minster 01202 695801 www.lesterbrunt.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com Moneycorp, South West London 02078 287000 www.moneycorp.com NFU Mutual West Dorset, Beaminster 01308 862774 www.nfumutual.co.uk/beaminster Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Prosper Protect Limited / Prosper Mortgage Centre, Blandford Forum 01258 792274 www.prospermortgagecentre.co.uk Quilter Financial Advisers, Ringwood 07736 561429 www.linkedin.com/in/paul-read-16574633/

Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com

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

Lashings World X1 Ltd, Ferndown 07846 947397 www.lashingsworld.com

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

Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com

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

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

Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com Rossi International Ltd, Wimborne 01258 857210 www.rossiinternational.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Dorchester 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk The Watercress Company, Dorchester 01305 250875 www.thewatercresscompany.co.uk The White Hart Wimborne Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848478 www.whitehartwimborne.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors F C Douch & Son (Funerals), Wimborne 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882134, oharafunerals.co.uk/

Furniture Custom World Dorset Ltd, Ferndown 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

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

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

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Health Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk CryoShower, Swanage 07532889488 www.cryoshower.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk

Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk

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

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

Oceana Hotels, Bournemouth 01202 298350 www.oceana-collection.com

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

Landscape Services

Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com Village Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 416147 www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR

Footfocus Podiatry, Ringwood 01425 837570 www.footfocuspodiatry.co.uk

Absolute Works Dorset, Poole 01202 241763/07730 7 www.absoluteworks.co.uk/hr-dorset/

Healthful Mind Clinic, Wimborne 0333 7726233 www.healthfulmindclinic.co.uk

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

Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com

HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk

Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk

Jurassic HR, Weymouth 07873 874478 www.jurassichr.com

Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk

Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com

Nicola Green Consultancy, Gillingahm 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk

Health & Safety

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

A3C (U.K.) Limited, Blandford Forum 07702 013198 www.a3c.co.uk

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

CT Health and Safety, Broadstone 07956 074798 www.cthealthandsafety.com

Streetwise HR Ltd, Bournemouth 0844 682 7488 www.streetwisehr.co.uk

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

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

Holiday Parks

Treenhill Consulting Ltd, Fordingbridge 0330 0010030/07508 4 www.treenhill.co.uk

Hoburne Ltd, Christchurch 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

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

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

Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

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

UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com Vitality, Bournemouth 0345 279 8877 www.vitality.co.uk

Interior Design Margo and Mya Ltd, Dorchester 01305 235503 www.margoandmya.co.uk

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

Eazy Garden Ltd, Ferndown 01202 978373 www.eazygarden.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Laundry Service & Equipment Tech2Serv Ltd, Bournemouth 07917 542246 www.tech2serv.co.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation

Bournemouth Digital, Bournemouth 01202 800994 www.bournemouth.digital

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

C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3iasolutions.co.uk

Local Authority

CFA Trading (Refurbished Computers), Poole 0333 666 7771 www.refurbo.co.uk Chillblast, Poole 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk ITSB, Bournemouth 03300 881 335 www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk

BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Poole 01202 962719 www.dorsetlep.co.uk/invest-in-dorset/

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com

Import/Export Services

Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com

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

Koreti, Poole 01202650333 www.koreti.com/

Insurance

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

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

Newburgh Networks Limited, Blandford forum 01258 444999 www.newburghnetworks.com

ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com

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

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

A -One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk A Plan Insurance Poole, Poole 01202 644390 www.aplan.co.uk/poole All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.stackhouse.co.uk Cornish Mutual, Truro 07814929262/ 01872 2 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Coversure Insurance Services (Poole & Weymouth), Poole 01202 929141/01305 4 www.coversure.co.uk/poole Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/

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SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Southampton 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk

Alltrista Plastics Limited, Christchurch 01202 483636 www.jadexinc.com

BOFA International Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk

SPC IT, Poole 01202 935593 www.spcit.co.uk

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

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

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

Tech Wessex, Weymouth 01305 300320 www.techwessex.net

C R Instruments ltd, Christchurch 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk

TECHNEDs Ltd, Poole 03333 031047 www.techneds.co.uk

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

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.marine.cat.com

Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C B Waterproofing, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Broadstone 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com

CBRNergetics Ltd, Poole 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com

Industrial Abrasives Ltd, Christchurch 01202 303362 www.indab.com

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

Ishida Europe, Poole 01202 466300 www.ishidaeurope.com

Concept Cables Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480603 www.conceptcables.com

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

Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com

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

Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141,

Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.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 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 Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Limited, Three Legged Cross 01202 823346 www.ferraristainless.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 Gemini 2000 Ltd, Poole 01202 666700 www.gemini2k.com Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com Griff IVD Ltd, Yeovil 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com Hamworthy Heating Limited, Poole 01202 662500 www.hamworthy-heating.com Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com

Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillingham 01747 834665 www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Nunet Ltd, Ringwood 01202 821572 www.nunetsolutions.co.uk Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 01935 478588 www.oakmountcs.net/data Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Physicool Ltd, Dorchester 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com

Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com Siemens Traffic Mobility, Poole 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com Solentim Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Tecan Ltd, Weymouth 01305 765432 www.tecan.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk

Dorset Media, Ferndown 07516 679004 www.dorset-media.com Dorset Tech, Gillingham 01258 808577 www.dorset.tech Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Motley.co.uk, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk

Media & Film Bauer Media, Fareham 01489 481057 www.wave105.com Dorset Biz News Ltd, Poole 07838 858228 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global Brand Communications, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk The Blackmore Vale, Sturminster Newton 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk

Motivational Speaker & Trainer

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

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

Violegen, Poole 01202 026656 www.violegen.com

The Inspiration Bureau Ltd, Bournemouth 07717 870390 www.inspirationbureau.co.uk

Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671,

Motoring Sales & Servicing

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

Breeze Volkswagen, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk

WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

Marine Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers B4B Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk

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

Biddable Media Consultancy, Poole 07951 448452 www.biddablemediaconsultancy.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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Digital Storm Limited, Poole 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk

E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/ Hughes International Ltd, Poole 01202 744777 www.hughesint.com Marshall BMW/MINI, Bournemouth 01202 535535 www.marshallbournemouthbmw.co.uk OKO Global LLP, Tiverton 02078 703156 www.oko.com Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

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

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

Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors

Recruitment

Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk

Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk

Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Pharmaceutical

Bijou Recruitment, Bournemouth 07941 319420 www.bijourecruitment.com

School Meals Provider

PHARMAQ Ltd, Fordinbridge 01425 656081 www.pharmaq.no

Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com

Photographer

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

Patents & Trademarks IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk

Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com South Coast Virtual Tours, Highcliffe 01425 333161 www.southcoastvirtualtours.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited, Poole 01202 739993 www.cmp-uk.com The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk The Print Agency, Wimborne 01202 872777 www.theprintagency.com Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Property Management Estatesman, Sherborne 01935 319777, GH Property Management Ltd, Southampton 03453 080988 www.gh-propertymanagement.co.uk

Property Sales and Rental ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com Castleman Estate Agents, Ferndown 01202 117288 www.castlemanestateagents.co.uk D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com James Drewitt & Son Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk

Publications Daily Echo Bournemouth (Newsquest), Bournemouth 07767 667785 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/dorsetecho. co.uk IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk

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Rubicon Recruitment Group, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk

Forerunner Personal Catering, Bournemouth 01202 434555 www.hotmealsonwheels.com

Security Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.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 Humphries Kirk, Wareham 01305 251007 www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com

Serviced Offices

Matthew and Matthew, Bournemouth 01202 437179 www.mm4law.co.uk

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

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

TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk

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

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

The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk

Signage

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

Sheridan Maine Recruitment Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 970970 www.sheridanmaine.com

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

Removals & Storage BH Storage Limited t/a easyStorage, Poole 01202 932299 www.easystorage.com Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage, Bournemouth 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Retail Dacombes of Wimborne, Wimborne 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com Emergency vehicle services Ltd / K9 Cars, Poole 07454 999999 www.K9-cars.com New Look Retailers LTD, Weymouth 01305 765000 www.newlook.com OnBuy.com, Poole 01202 048630 www.OnBuy.com

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

Software/ Cloud Services Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk KFA Connect, Ringwood 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk Optimum BI Limited, Christchurch 07968054992 www.optimumbi.com Rifu UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 923222 www.rifu.com Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Spyrosoft Ltd, Ferndown 01202 862311 www.spyro-soft.com Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com V88 Apps, Poole 07721 776312 www.v88.co.uk

Solar/Green Energy

Party Boutique, Bournemouth 01202 941229 www.partyboutiqueuk.com The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk The Paddock Pantry Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 473336 www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk Watt to Wear Ltd, Wiveliscombe 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

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

W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504,

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

Stowe Family Law LLP, Christchurch 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/ bournemouth Trethowans, Bournemouth 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk Dorset County Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa, Ferndown 01202 593499 www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk Hoburne Golf, Verwood 01202 814088 www.hoburnegolf.com Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com Thrive Personal Training Limited, Bournemouth 07900 692014 www.thrivepersonaltraining.co.uk

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

Telecommunications

Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk

4Com plc, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk

Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk City Fibre Holding Ltd, Bournemouth 02035 100602 www.cityfibre.com Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk ElemenTel, Romsey 0330 024 8998 www.elementel.co.uk

Tool Hire & Sales EquipAxxess Limited, Bournemouth 01202 768383 www.equipaxxess.com

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

Training

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

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

International Push to Talk Ltd, Christchurch 01202 240366 www.iptt.co.uk

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

Phones 4 Business Limited, Bournemouth 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com Squire Technologies Ltd, Dorchester 01305 757314 www.squire-technologies.co.uk Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com Town & Country Communications, Bournemouth 01202 514444 www.town-country-comms.co.uk TTS Media & Communications Ltd, Beaminster 01308 888020 www.facebook.com/ groups/247229492149705 VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

Aspire4Business, Poole 07802 322828 www.aspire4business.com Contact Consulting (UK) Ltd, Dorchester 01305257430 www.contactconsultinguk.com/

Pitman Training Bournemouth & Poole, Bournemouth 01202 031712 www.pitman-training.com thatLIFT, Verwood 07713 049117 www.thatlift.com

Transport & Logistics Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Co, Swanage 01929 450203 www.sandbanksferry.co.uk Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk

Dragonfly Wellness Dorset, Shaftesbury 07979 052236 www.dragonflywellnessdorset.com

PRC Streamline Group (Taxis & Executive Transport), Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk

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

The Avocado Shop Ltd, Chobham 07925 431589 www.theavocadoshop.co.uk

LDS Training, London 02039 209348 www.ldstraining.co.uk

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

Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk

Travel

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

Ally Case Travel Counsellors for Leisure., Bournemouth 01202 375180 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ally.case

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

Condor Ferries Ltd, Poole 03456 091030 www.condorferries.com

Katharine Cleall Travel Counsellors for Business., Ringwood 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katharine. cleall

Utilities D&A Procurement Ltd, Bournemouth 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk Utilities 4 Less Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

Vehicle Leasing Autoclub Car Leasing, Bournemouth 01202 925853 www.leasing.autoclub.co.uk Dorset Car Leasing, Poole 07881 702500 www.dorsetcarleasing.uk

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

Windows & Double Glazing ZODA, Weymouth 0300 3035405 www.zoda.co.uk

Workwear Site Safety Limited, Wimborne 01202 870555 www.sitesafetylimited.co.uk The Embroidery Barn, Dorchester 01305 251659 www.theembroiderybarn.co.uk Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com

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