Dorset Business Focus | August 2022

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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 43, AUGUST 2022

DORSET BUSINESS COMMUNITY UNITE IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE THE STORY CONTINUES AS WE LOOK AT OUR WINNING AUCTION BIDS

PREMIER POSITION FOR LESTER ALDRIDGE

DORSET CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

LOCAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO THRIVE

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Hello and, as I speak, a literally very warm welcome to our August magazine. There are a few exciting developments that I’d like to update you on this month.

Firstly, I’d like to welcome our newest member of the team, Paul Taylor, leading on business development. Paul will be working with us to welcome new businesses to Dorset Chamber both through membership and the other services we offer to the wider business community.

This ranges from events and workshops to peer learning programmes and international trade support. Paul has been a friend of Dorset Chamber for many years and is well known in the business community through his roles at Poole Audi, Volvo and BMW. Welcome on board, Paul!

I’ve mentioned before, we are launching a programme, supported by both BCP and Dorset Councils, to help businesses understand and embrace ESG (environmental, social and governance). This will be a series of online events beginning with an introduction to ESG, what this means and why this is so important for businesses. Subsequent sessions will cover key aspects of reducing our carbon footprint in our businesses, why good governance is so critical and CSR within business. All sessions are online, open to all and free to attend. Booking will be necessary and you’ll be able to see all sessions on our website in due course.

I’m really keen on showcasing businesses that have taken real steps to reduce their carbon footprint so, if this is you, please get in touch.

I’d also like to mention two forums we are launching: The first is a diversity and inclusivity forum with a view to helping both Dorset Chamber and its members fully embrace the principles and working practices of diversity and equality. Our intention is to meet three times per year and keep abreast of good practice and share this with the business community. We particularly welcome people from minority groups and if you’d like to get involved, please get in touch with me.

The other forum is for younger people within the business community, again meeting three times per year. This forum will discuss the issues impacting younger people within the workforce and help inform us on the services we can offer for the next generation of business leaders.

Again, if this is of interest, please do get in touch.

As I write, we all continue to experience challenging times with the ongoing supply chain issues, huge recruitment challenges and rising prices. Dorset Chamber does its best to support our members and the wider community and if we can help you in any way, please get in touch.

Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber

Contents 06 Measures for inflation at the highest levels on record 08 Premier position for law firm 11 President’s Column 13 Local companies unite in support of Ukraine 14 Burnt Chef Breakfast a big success 17 Paul drives business development 19 Top tips to help stay safe online

25 New Faces, New Places 26 Associated Chambers 30 New Members 32 Frettens’ property department continues to thrive 33 Lighthouse ready for a refresh after ‘transformative’ period 34 REIDsteel flying high with hangar awards nomination

38 Can I leave work if it’s too hot?

40 Why nature connection is vital to our mental health and wellbeing 42-43 Membership rates/International 44 DRIVEN: Toyota Aygo X 45 Events and training

20 Member benefits

35 TDSi gains Cyber Essentials Certification

46-47 Social Diary

22 Chartered planning apprentice at Savills

36 MSP Capital in new Cherries partnership

49-55 Dorset Business Directory

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Target smashed

in auction for Ukraine

Following the harrowing stories resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Dorset Chamber wanted to raise money for the DEC Ukraine appeal and the business community wanted to get involved. With the help of Martin Edwards from Julia’s House Hospice, an online auction was

created with a target of £10,000.

50 companies kindly donated a range of 57 prizes which were displayed on the website updated with the current bid. The auction was launched on 4 April, and the bids came in thick and fast, with a massive rush during the last hour on 14 April 2022.

Bid payments and prizes were collected and distributed over the next month and the final total of £11,242 was declared, exceeding the target. It was heartening to see the Dorset business community working together and achieving a superb sum of money for the good of others.

Item: Branded beanie hats and hoodies, thanks to 4Couture Brett Spiller from Chapman Lily Planning

Item: Original A2 print of Old Harry Rocks, taken by Louis P Creative Caron Khan, Dorset Chamber president “I absolutely love this print of our stunning Dorset coastline, and I am so chuffed to have won the bid to purchase this prize.

I do hope the funds we have raised with this auction go a little way to helping the people of Ukraine, and I wish that they too can one day enjoy their beautiful country in peace”.

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Brett enthusiastically bid on a number of items to support the Ukraine appeal, including Branded Beanies and Hoodies with 4Couture. Brett bid with the intention of gifting them to Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation, a small charity based in Purbeck that offers open access youth clubs and services to young people and the local community.

His successful bid will see their dedicated staff kitted out, keeping them warm when doing outreach work and ensuring that they are readily identifiable.

Brett said: “Both are causes close to my heart, one international and borne from tragedy and one local and full of hope for the future. Dorset Chamber and 4Couture deserve the real credit for making it happen.”

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Item: Dorset Chamber car cleaning services Cas Paton from Onbuy.com

Item: Sunseeker VIP factory tour and hospitality Theresa Higgins from Dorset Chamber “I was lucky enough to be the winning bidder and had a fantastic tour and superb VIP hospitality through their caterers The Rick Stein Group. We had a brilliant day and insight into this amazing Poole business. Huge thanks to all including our wonderful host Bryan Jones and Hendy Group for the VIP transport.”

“Watching the Ukraine crisis unfold in recent months has been devastating. My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted.

“We jumped at the chance to be able to support those affected, and we’re really glad we could donate to such a great cause. Of course, seeing Ian and the team washing an enormous bus was an added bonus. Well done to the Dorset Chamber team for organising this event and for raising an incredible amount of money for such a worthy cause.”

Item: Dell laptop, donated by SPC IT Sarah Powell from Triple Yellow Ltd

Item: Afternoon tea at the Cumberland Hotel Sheena Dayman from YMCA Bournemouth “A winner every time... I took part in the Dorset Chamber auction and secured afternoon tea at The Cumberland Hotel. I was told if you do a good deed, there are no calories. I had a lovely afternoon with my colleague Karen.”

When Sarah Powell won an SPC IT-donated laptop in the Dorset Chamber Ukraine auction she wanted to donate it to a rehoused Ukrainian family. This led her to Vova and Vika, the BCP Hosts and Guests Community group and becoming a committee member.

“I just had to! This group is providing vital information for hosts and guests, helping host-to-host connections for mutual support as well as ensuring the Ukrainian people are able to connect, develop friendships and navigate the area”.

Their Justgiving Page is raising £500 to fund social gatherings and events for Ukrainian people and their hosts in the area.

Donations of laptops, ipads and phones can be made to Connecting Ukrainians with Devices.

CAN YOU HELP? As Russians bombs continue to bombard Ukrainian towns and cities, more Ukrainians are being displaced from their homes.

There is a desperate need for families to find homes and safety - imagine if one morning you had to pack a bag and leave your home or risk death.

Here in Dorset, many families have opened their homes to Ukrainian families, and a support network has grown to support hosts and their guests.

If you are interested in hosting, see website www.resetuk.org/ about/ukraine If you wish to volunteer locally, please contact your local group on www.helpandkindness.co.uk www.sasfihopeross.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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Measures for inflation at the highest levels on record The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2022 – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – shows inflationary pressures continuing to reach levels never previously recorded in its 33-year history, as the vast majority of firms expect further price rises.

Domestic Sales 41% of respondents overall report an increase to domestic sales, slightly down on Q1 2022. Marketing and media firms were most likely to report an increase in domestic sales (51%), while retailers and wholesalers were among the least likely (33%).

Investment 25% of respondents overall report an increase to investment in plant, machinery, and technology, compared to 27% in Q1. As measured as a percentage balance, the manufacturing sector stands at +11%, the lowest since Q1 2021. The services sector also stands at +11%, unchanged from the previous quarter.

Turnover Just over half (54%) of firms overall expect their turnover to increase over the next twelve months, down from 63% in Q1 2022. As measured as a percentage balance, the manufacturing sector stands at +38%, while the services sector stands at +37%. These are both the lowest figures since Q1 2021.

Inflation 65% of respondents overall expect to raise prices, increasing beyond what was already at record highs. As measured as a percentage balance, the manufacturing sector stands at +76%, the highest level on record, while the services sector stands at +59%, again the highest on record.

David Bharier, head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce, said: ‘“This quarter’s survey results clearly point to a weakening economic outlook amid unprecedented cost pressures and falling business confidence. Businesses face an unprecedented convergence of cost pressures, with the main drivers coming from raw materials, fuel, utilities, taxes, and labour. The continuing supply chain crisis, exacerbated by conflict in Ukraine and lockdowns in China, has further compounded this. Against this backdrop, it is no surprise that business confidence for the months ahead is waning as we enter a period of heightened economic uncertainty.”

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Grant Esterhuizen, partner at Lester Aldridge and Ian Girling, chief executive at Dorset Chamber

Premier position for law firm Leading south coast law firm Lester Aldridge Solicitors has taken a seat at the top table with Dorset Chamber.

It has joined AFC Bournemouth and online marketplace OnBuy as one of just three Premier Partners in the top tier of membership at the leading business support organisation.

The law firm – headquartered in Bournemouth with offices in Southampton and London – has been a committed supporter of the chamber over many years.

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “Lester Aldridge is a heavyweight business which is a valuable addition to our top tier.

“Its new role recognises the firm’s longstanding and exceptional

support for the chamber and our work in the business community.

“It builds on a longstanding and valued relationship, which has ranged from the Dorset Business Awards to recent health and wellbeing initiatives, including the trailblazing Got Your Six and menopause campaigns.

“All at the chamber look forward to working even more closely with Lester Aldridge in the future.”

Lester Aldridge stepped up from its position as a Platinum Business Partner to become a Premier Business Partner.

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members that wish to play a greater role in supporting the chamber. Lester Aldridge is the only law firm as a business partner.

Partner and head of Lester Aldridge’s Corporate and Commercial Team, Grant Esterhuizen, said: “Dorset Chamber leads a vibrant and incredibly supportive business community.

“We’re proud to gain Premier Business Partnership status and are committed to playing an even greater part in the chamber’s success in the future.”

Dorset Chamber – the county’s voice of business – has about 700 members representing more than 37,000 employees.

Lester Aldridge, with roots in Dorset stretching back to the 18th century, is a full service law firm providing legal services for individuals, businesses and other organisations. www.lesteraldridge.com 9

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‘No-fault’ evictions to be abolished

President’s Column

by Caron Khan

The Conservative’s manifesto proposed to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions in England. The coronavirus pandemic delayed that promise, but in 2022, the UK government said it is full steam ahead.

What are ‘no-fault’ evictions?

At the moment the law enables a landlord to take back possession of their property, which is subject to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, without having to establish any fault on the part of the tenant. The landlord can give the tenant two months’ notice (subject to satisfying certain requirements) to leave the property at the end of the fixed term.

If the tenant refuses to vacate, the landlord can use the court’s ‘accelerated’ procedure to get possession.

Creating more certainty for tenants Tenants can feel insecure that their landlord could evict them with only two months’ notice, potentially leaving a family suddenly homeless in a sparse rental market.

Landlords are also accused of using the no-fault eviction process as a retaliation tactic against tenants who request repairs be undertaken to the property or challenge rent increases.

The government wants to prevent this type of conduct.

If you are a tenant with concerns about the security of your tenancy or condition of the property, it is important to seek legal advice now on your options.

Landlords need to be ready for the changes Not only are no-fault evictions being abolished but the government is also planning to strengthen and extend the fault-based evictions too, in order to provide more protection to tenants.

With years of pandemic restrictions and now a cost of living crisis, many landlords are suffering significant periods of rent arrears caused by tenants struggling to pay; it is no surprise then that these proposed changes are causing uncertainty.

If you are a landlord, now is the window of opportunity to seek legal advice on those properties you want to gain back possession before the law changes. Now is also the time to review your current tenancy agreements to perhaps consider adding contractual break-clauses.

Professional, expert advice can save time and cost Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, Humphries Kirk can provide practical, expert advice on how the proposed new legislation affects you.

Humphries Kirk have offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Cranbourne Chase, Swanage, Wareham, Parkstone, Crewkerne, and Dorchester. www.hklaw.uk

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Why diversity and inclusion is vital to your business Diversity and inclusion are essential today—something I have seen firsthand when working with the team at Southampton City of Culture Trust, and something I am very passionate about.

Diversity and inclusion allows businesses and organisations to be more inclusive of different ideas, cultures, and lifestyles, leading to an improved company culture. It also puts businesses in the position to recruit the best employees from a diverse and often untapped candidate pool while increasing customer satisfaction with their products and services.

I have found that diversity brings together people from different backgrounds, showcases a variety of perspectives and leads to innovation and creativity. When we bring people together from all walks of life—different genders, backgrounds, and races—it’s amazing what we can achieve.

Dorset Chamber will be hosting a Diversity and Inclusivity Forum with a view to helping both the chamber and its members fully embrace the principles and working practices of diversity and inclusivity. If you would like to be involved or just want to find out more, please do get in touch with myself or Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber 11

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Local companies unite in support of Ukraine What do a motorbike, a bus, a car and a van have in common? No, this isn’t a joke – they were all contenders for a wash by the Dorset Chamber team.

Back in April, the Dorset Chamber set up an online charity auction to raise money to help people fleeing the fighting in wartorn Ukraine. The auction was open to members of the public and all Dorset businesses, whether chamber members or not, with proceeds going to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

According to the DEC, at least three million people have fled their homes to escape the war in Ukraine and more than 18 million people are expected to be displaced as fighting continues.

The team at OnBuy were keen to contribute, so when they saw a full vehicle valet offered by chamber chief executive Ian Girling and his team, they bid £500 to show their support.

OnBuy decided to put the vehicle valet to a public vote on social media to make things a little more ‘interesting’. Members of the team volunteered a motorbike, a car (known as ‘Yaris Hilton’) and a van. Eager to involve more local businesses, OnBuy also reached out to Dorset bus operator Morebus to see if they could ‘borrow’ one of their iconic blue buses

to be washed. Morebus were only too happy to get involved to support this great cause.

Unsurprisingly, the bus won the vote by a landslide. Morebus driver Bob Ciardini drove one of the buses down to the Dorset Chamber offices where the whole team rallied together with their buckets, sponges and pink gloves.

Cas Paton, founder and CEO of OnBuy, commented: “Watching the Ukraine crisis unfold in recent months has been devastating. My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted.

“We jumped at the chance to be able to support those affected, and we’re really glad we could donate to such a great cause. Of course, seeing Ian and the team washing an enormous bus was an added bonus. Well done to the Dorset Chamber team for organising this event and for raising an incredible amount of money to such a worthy cause.”

The auction raised an amazing £11,242 in total, surpassing the goal of £10,000. The DEC says that: • £30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month • £50 could provide blankets for four families • £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month www.onbuy.com

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Burnt Chef Breakfast a big success AFC Bournemouth would like to thank those who attended the recent Burnt Chef Project breakfast meeting.

The club welcomed a range of different companies and staff in different roles to Vitality Stadium for the breakfast meeting in July.

The project is a globally recognised not-for-profit social enterprise which is fully committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by putting people’s wellbeing first.

Focusing on personal sustainability and how mental health can affect a person and a business were some of the topics up for discussion.

Occupational psychologists were also heard from, and they looked at systems that can be offered to better support employees’ mental health in their roles and personal lives. www.afcb.co.uk

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Paul drives business development An experienced business development professional was so impressed with seeing Dorset Chamber’s team in action that he decided to join them.

Paul Taylor spent more than 30 years in the automotive sector across Dorset, with roles at high-end dealerships and running his own business.

But he is now in the driving seat at the chamber after becoming its newly appointed business development executive.

Paul, who lives in Poole, said: “The chamber team always did a really great job when they hosted events at the various showrooms where I worked over the years.

“I was always impressed and built up a strong relationship with the chamber, so when the position came up it was absolutely perfect for me.”

Paul added: “Some people still think the chamber is just a member organisation but it is so much more than that.

“Having been on the member’s side, I can articulate to businesses just how well the

chamber can help them grow and promote them to the wider community, as well as ensure they know about all of the great benefits which membership brings too.

“As a former business owner, I can also understand what they go through too. This is an exciting time to join the chamber and a great opportunity. I’m looking forward to it.”

Paul has previously held senior positions in business development at dealerships including Poole Audi, Volvo Cars Poole, BMW & Mini Bournemouth, and Peugeot in both Blandford and Dorchester. He also ran his own automotive business in Weymouth for a number of years.

Dorset Chamber is the county’s leading business support organisation with about 700 members representing more than 37,000 employees.

It is also the voice of business, championing the business community locally and in the

corridors of power through its accreditation with the British Chambers of Commerce.

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “A very warm welcome to Paul.

“He will lead on new business opportunities both within the membership and the wider business community.

“Paul has been involved with the chamber for many years and is a tremendous addition to our talented, committed and friendly team. He will fit right in and we’re thrilled to see him join.”

Paul’s recruitment comes amid a busy spell for the Dorset Chamber as it recently welcomed law firm Lester Aldridge as a new Premier Business Partner and international audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars as a Platinum Business Partner. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk

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Top tips to help stay safe online Why is Internet safety so important?

The Internet offers us some fantastic possibilities; however, it comes with risks.

These risks include fraud, catfishing, cyberbullying, invasion of privacy, identity theft, and dangers to children from offensive images and sexual predators.

There are numerous types of cyber threats online that you should be aware of; we’ve outlined our expert tips on how to stay safe online.

Enable privacy settings If you use social media and shop online, you’ll have a lot of personal information on the Internet and need to take measures to remain safe online. Website browsers, and additional software all have privacy settings that can be optimised. Make sure to use all privacy settings available.

Practice safe browsing Not all web addresses are safe to visit. To protect yourself, ensure your browser is up-to-date and using the latest versions. You should also install security software and ensure your passwords are strong and diverse.

Limit personal information Personal information is a digital commodity that increases the risk of cybercrime, but with social media accounts, it’s nearly impossible not to share.

Use a strong password and operating system and limit your personal information online.

Set strong passwords Cybercriminals can use software to reveal basic passwords. Set strong passwords and save them to the keychain instead of attempting to remember them. And remember, random passwords are stronger.

Watch what you post Posting on social media can influence your reputation in the wider community; it can also put your home at risk of crime and your info at risk of fraud. If you are emotional, don’t post, as this can affect your judgement.

to make sure your anti-virus software is fit-for-purpose and up-to-date.

Other types of phishing are less crafty and will simply ask you to enter personal details.

Use secure sites for online purchases A secure website will have a security certificate that locks the connection and protects your info from being accessed by third parties. It will have an “HTTPS” website address.

Use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and using one allows you to browse privately and securely.

Be wary of who you meet on the Internet Never divulge too much personal information to someone you met online, and if you take the next step to meet in person, inform your friends and always choose a public place.

Ensure your Internet connection is secure Secure your Internet connection to protect account data and passwords. Do this by using different passwords on the computer and the router and keeping software updated.

Use a firewall A firewall is a security system for your network that can be programmed to filter incoming and outgoing traffic. You can easily configure a firewall on your desktop device; most operating systems come firewall ready.

Be aware of scams Cybercrime is a continuous game of cat and mouse; once the authorities have discovered a scam, the criminals are already trying to outthink them again.

It’s worth getting to know the main types of scams (like phishing), but scams have become more sophisticated, so you need to stay vigilant.

Phishing scams Phishing is a type of scam that encourages users to click an email or text message link. Once hooked, the software can deploy on your computer and collect valuable data (a form of malware).

Close unused accounts Unused accounts can be used by hackers to build up a picture of your digital persona using any available information.

It’s a good idea to shut down your old, unused accounts and websites.

Use a password management system Most browsers and operating systems have a password management system.

However, having your own platform to generate complex passwords, retrieve them, and store them in an encrypted database is more secure. Always create complex passwords with special characters that will be hard for hackers to guess.

How do you explain Internet safety to a child?

Open a conversation with your children about Internet security, and ensure they understand the risks.

What should I look for when purchasing Internet security software?

These days, we need Internet security software to protect our computers and devices from online dangers. Unless you have Internet security software, there is nothing to stop cybercriminals from sending phishing scams and malware.

When buying Internet security software, consider the price against the features; in general, you get what you pay for. www.eset.com/uk

Be wary of what you download Regardless of device, exercise caution with what you download, as you could be downloading malware that can access your personal details. Security software helps to screen digital downloads.

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Join the Dorset Chamber today to receive the benefits of Chamber Membership

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Charity employees complete their training despite Covid disruptions Employees at Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, have completed their qualifications, despite challenges and changes to learning during the pandemic.

A group of 14 started qualifications in Health and Social Care Level 2, Level 3 Residential Childcare Services, Level 3 Health and

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Social Care, and Level 5 in Management and Leadership in 2019, but quickly had to adapt to new ways of learning when the Covid-19 pandemic struck in March 2020.

After starting college together, they soon moved to distance learning, with limited access to college or a tutor for the remainder of their qualification, but all managed to pass their qualifications with flying colours.

Stephanie VaughanMason, wellbeing and training manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “I am so proud of everyone who has completed their qualifications during such a difficult time. Not only have they had to adapt to new ways of learning, but they have done it whilst supporting the most vulnerable people in the /company/dorset-chamber/

community during the pandemic.”

Diverse Abilities offers a range of training opportunities. All staff complete mandatory, paid-for introductory training to get them ready to fulfil their role in areas such as safeguarding, moving and assisting, and medication training. Staff are also offered opportunities to enhance their career with further qualifications and training throughout their time with the organisation.

Michelle Turner, supported living deputy manager, who completed Level 3 in Health and Social Care, said: “It was fantastic to be able to complete my qualification, despite it not being quite how I imagined during the pandemic. I moved into a new department during Covid-19, so completing my Health and Social Care Level 3 has enabled me to put a lot of the theory into practice. I am so proud of everyone who has managed to complete their qualification in these difficult times and the fantastic support we were given”. www.diverseabilities.org.uk

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Chartered planning apprentice at Savills Savills planner Alice Higgitt has become one of the first chartered planning apprentices in the country.

Alice Higgitt, chartered town planner apprentice at Savills

Alice attended London South Bank University (LSBU), the first institution in the country to offer a chartered Masters in Planning and Urban Design. Savills was part of the trailblazer group who helped design and launch the planning apprenticeship in collaboration with RTPI. Trailblazer groups help develop a new apprenticeship for an occupation.

At Savills, Alice sits within the mixeduse planning team where she works on projects encompassing regeneration and development including smaller householder development. She was mentored throughout the process by Chris Brady, associate director at Savills.

Alice joined Savills in 2019 as a graduate planner after completing an undergraduate Geography degree at the University of the West of England. The MA apprenticeship involved four days in the office and a fifth day studying – at first in person and then, once Covid hit, remotely. Alice completed her studies with LSBU in December and received her chartership in July. She will be graduating with a distinction in the autumn.

Savills currently has over 100 apprentices across the business.

Alice said: “It was great to be able to complete my studies alongside work and I was grateful to have a supportive team who

all have years of planning experience. The course was really interesting and relevant for planning – it was an engaging way to learn as you can apply your studies directly to the projects you’re working on at the time.

“Savills has an internal apprenticeship team who help you from day one of your apprenticeship all the way through to the day you receive confirmation of being elected as a chartered member. The whole team has been amazing and worked together with the university and the RTPI to solve any issues along the way but also to provide support where required. This level of support is something that I think employees at Savills on this route really benefit from.”

David Jackson, head of Planning at Savills, commented: “‘Being chartered is the gold standard of planning practice.

The apprenticeship route has opened a new path to chartership, contributing to greater diversity within the profession.

Savills worked alongside the RTPI to define the apprenticeship pathway and we are delighted now to see it reach fruition in this way. We now look forward to supporting future chartered planning apprentices and growing the profession further.”

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This level of support is something that I think employees at Savills on this route really benefit from.

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Gallagher adds further expertise to its specialist retail marine practice Gallagher has appointed Vickie Fox as an account executive in its specialist Poole-based marine practice. Vickie has extensive knowledge of creating tailored insurance programmes for a wide range of marine clients and is experienced in developing new business.

Greendale Construction welcomes new working foreman Shaun Nicholls joins Greendale Construction with terrific ‘on the tools’ experience and is very enthusiastic about further developing his site management skills and strengthening Greendale’s team to assist in delivering its exciting projects.

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OnBuy appoints new marketing director and CTO Online marketplace OnBuy has appointed experienced marketeer Cherie Cook, to lead the marketing team to drive the development of the brand, improve customer experience, and to create an overarching proposition for the marketplace, helping it to become the next household name.

Onbuy’s mission is to deliver an exceptional experience for customers and retailers, soon revealing new and exciting technological plans. They welcome the appointment of Julian Browne, as chief technology officer, to drive the campaign forward at pace. www.onbuy.com

Appointment of new residential property partner Steele Raymond LLP has welcomed more top legal talent to its expanding Bournemouthbased property group.

Holly Dennis joins Steele Raymond as a partner and head of the Residential Property team after 14 years at her previous firm, where she trained and developed specialisms in all aspects of residential conveyancing work whilst acting for high-net-worth individuals, investors, and first-time buyers. www.steeleraymond.co.uk

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Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce

SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

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

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.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 the surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.

Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester.

Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Sherbourne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

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

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

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

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

www.wpchamber.co.uk The chamber has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with like-minded people.

In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges.

We played an important role in the establishment of the Weymouth BID, in whose operation we take a keen interest.

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Industrial demand drives investment interest

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Occupational demand for industrial, warehouse and trade counter units across the central south coast remains strong. As a result, there is a good level of interest from industrial investors prepared to pay strong prices for the best assets.

Investment agent Ben Duly, who recently joined Vail Williams and is responsible for marketing multi-sector investment property across the Dorset and wider south coast region, discusses.

Industrial investment yields are as strong as they have ever been, fuelled by a prolonged period of low interest rates and the historic imbalance between supply and demand which has driven rental growth.

Over the last 12 months, industrial deals accounted for 26 per cent of all investment transactions in the UK by value, and almost a third (30 per cent) by volume.

However, most transactions in Dorset were in the sub-£10m range – symptomatic of the smaller scale of the industrial estates located here.

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creating pent up demand for larger industrial estates under single ownership.

To date, investors have factored in future rental growth and have been alert to the potential growth of this market, which has reflected similar rental growth patterns experienced elsewhere.

However, we could see rental growth start to plateau as running costs increase and we are still monitoring the real impact of the recent interest rate hikes on commercial investment appetite.

Notwithstanding this, demand for industrial, warehouse and trade counters remains high in Dorset.

This, together with the region’s connectivity via the A31 trunk road and major infrastructure improvements at the Ringwood roundabout, reinforces the region’s industrial offer to manufacturing, distribution, logistics and e-commerce businesses and, by extension, industrial property investors.

Vail Williams is currently marketing a range of industrial properties throughout Dorset. Get in touch for more information. www.vailwilliams.com

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Ditto Digital 50 Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe HP11 1PU 01494 530233 www.dittodigital.co.uk Our powerful SEO campaigns generate targeted web visitors that convert into sales and customers who don’t already know your brand.

Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club 52 Waterloo Road, Poole BH17 7LG 01202 675551 www.dolphinibc.com The largest & friendliest indoor bowls club in England. Also, a great indoor venue, with free parking and on-site catering – open all year.

Hire available for staff & team building events.

Homeowner Cover Limited Unit 7 Cedar Trade Park, Wimborne BH21 7SD 01202 927399 www.homeownercover.com We offer the best value on the market with our leading boiler care, drainage, plumbing, heating and electrics cover, as well as decorating and cleaning. We take the headache away from finding reliable tradespeople as we do it all under one roof.

Michaela Smith 9 Hoburne Court, Highcliffe on Sea BH23 4SN 07555 524647 www.michaela-smith.com If you are a high achieving individual or organisation looking to optimise your performance and results while truly caring about the people in your business, I am here to lead that optimisation for you. My twenty years as a senior commercial executive in a global hospitality company, combined with my coaching accreditations, offer a powerful blend of knowledge and experience.

Mimesis Studios Milborne St Andrew, Blandford DT1 10LA 07426 877672 www.mimesis-studios.com Mimesis Studios provides a full suite of services, required to get your project from initial planning and design through to development, publishing and beyond.

Our services are flexible, scalable, and suitable for start-ups, indies and established studios/companies alike.

Sibbett Gregory Wright and Coles Limited 3 Winchester Place, Poole BH15 1NX 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com Sibbett Gregory is a multi-disciplinary surveying practice offering specialist property advice across a broad range of services and sectors. Founded in 1992, the firm has developed with a clear plan to meet most commercial property needs across Dorset and beyond.

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The last six months have seen a definite growth in the number of apprenticeships being offered by employers across Dorset with availability in an increasing range of employment and geographical areas within the county. The trade sectors – in particular engineering – have had a difficult two years but we are seeing evidence of a strong recovery now in terms of live apprenticeship opportunities within these sectors.

Although current government incentives may have a part to play, the uplift is, importantly, due to a building awareness that apprenticeships are a strong and reliable recruitment pathway for both local industry and those starting their working career.

To continue to support the apprenticeship pathway moving forward, from August 2022, the government is making some improvements to the apprenticeship training system.

• Making sure all apprentices receive the same amount of on-the-job training • Making it easier for people to complete apprenticeships more quickly • Removing the requirement for thousands of apprentices to have to take Level 2 English and maths tests – although apprentices will still need to upskill and attend English and maths classes The industry-led growth in apprenticeships we are currently seeing has been supported by a marked increase in interest in the pathway from potential apprentices.

More and more young people are looking at an apprenticeship as a next step and UCAS has reported that almost half of students setting up a UCAS account over the last six months have noted an interest in apprenticeships – up 123 per cent on the previous year*.

And it is not only school leavers who are showing more confidence in applying – those aged 25 plus are increasingly looking to the pathway to upskill within the workplace or change career direction.

So, is it too late to look at taking on a new apprentice or upskilling an employee this summer?

Talk to us today and find out more about how our apprenticeship team can work with you to complete an organisational needs analysis and start the search for your first – or next – apprentice. *John Cope, Director of Strategy, Policy & Public Affairs, UCAS February 2022 www.weymouth.ac.uk/employerservices

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Frettens’ property department continues to thrive Frettens’ thriving property department continues to grow with the announcement of some new arrivals and a host of promotions for key people.

The promotions Niki Adkins, head of the specialist residential leasehold team has been promoted to partner in recognition of her work establishing Frettens as a leading firm in the south for this type of work.

Patsy Whitford (commercial property), Jennifer Smith (conveyancing) and Will Bartley (property litigation) have all been promoted to associate.

Hannah Faith and Laura Mabin have passed their CILEX exams, with Hannah becoming an executive and Laura becoming a senior paralegal in the residential leasehold and conveyancing teams respectively, and Jade Baker stepping up to junior paralegal.

Matthew Fretten on the firm’s continued growth Matthew Fretten, managing partner, said: “In what has been a continued and unprecedented period of growth at the firm, I am delighted to announce this latest series of promotions.

“It’s great to recognise seven members of our team for their remarkable contributions to the firm, especially so soon after our last set of promotions.

“We’ve seen some really well-balanced growth in all departments across the firm, with property being a contributing factor in that. It is fantastic to see the people responsible for the department’s success thrive, develop and progress their careers.” /company/dorset-chamber/

Clare Hallett on the property department’s progress Clare Hallett said: “As residential property partner, I have seen Laura and Jade develop and apply their skill sets within the department first-hand. I am committed to developing all of my team and delight in watching them flourish and grow in confidence.

“Both they and Jennifer, along with all members of the department as a whole, have had a significant, measurable impact on our success over the last few years and are thoroughly deserving of their promotions.

“It’s great that other key people in our property teams have been appreciated, with Niki, Will, Patsy and Hannah all being recognised by my fellow partners in these promotions.

“These latest promotions are certainly indicative of the substantial growth that we’ve seen across the property department.”

Career opportunities at Frettens Frettens believes in investing in people, whether that’s bringing on new, bright and ambitious faces; or giving existing staff the opportunity to shine.

They are still looking to expand, with open positions in a variety of different departments across the firm.

If you’re interested in working somewhere that is trusting, communicative, offers opportunity for career progression and is a little different, then look no further. www.frettens.co.uk

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Lighthouse ready for a refresh after ‘transformative’ period What’s happening at Lighthouse?

Lighthouse has enjoyed a bumper nine months, welcoming close to 200,000 customers to shows and screenings since the lifting of Covid restrictions in September enabled performances to full houses once again.

Now, it’s time for a refresh.

They began with the monumental task of removing all the signs on the outside of the building in preparation for a new coat of paint. Inside, with no performances in August, the public areas will be repainted, with new signs and messaging prepared for the start of the autumn season in September.

“Coming out of the pandemic has been a transformative experience for Lighthouse,” explains chief executive Elspeth McBain. “The response of our audiences who have returned in such numbers has been both wonderful and incredibly humbling, highlighting the important part Lighthouse plays in their lives and our community.

“It’s a responsibility we take very seriously but being unable to welcome the public to performances for such a long time in lockdown also gave us an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with artists and makers, from producing our own Christmas shows and online content to launching the Sanctuary artists’ residency programme and Lighthouse Playwriting Prize. Most recently, we hosted the first ever Dorset Artists Festival.

“After a really busy season with hundreds of thousands of people coming into our venues, we are refreshing our iconic building over the summer. The building will be closed to the public in August while we undertake the maintenance work required. No two days are ever the same at Lighthouse and we are looking forward to welcoming audiences back with a typically entertaining and diverse programme this autumn.”

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protection with Tower Supplies

Protecting you and the planet In my monthly Focus On Protection column, I highlight matters relating to personal protective equipment (PPE).

This month I want to summarise how Tower Supplies can protect you whilst protecting the planet.

Tower has operated to an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System since 2013, ensuring annual reduction targets, which have contributed to our progress as a responsibly conscious Dorset based distributor of health, safety and hygiene products that incorporates sustainable practices at every level: • •

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Our facilities are run on electricity from renewable sources Our packaging is 100 per cent recycled, recyclable and biodegradable, certified by the FSC, with paper mills and manufacture in the UK We have an on-site plastics bailer for plastics recycling – recycled with a partner giving us annual reporting on waste recycling End-of-use garment and PPE recycling programme for our customers Tower’s vehicles are electric with electric charging points installed at all our facilities Deliveries with DPD, due to their holistic sustainability program, 10 per cent electric vehicles and carbon neutral journeys which offset all emissions with carbon credits

If you’re looking for a supplier to protect you, your workforce and the planet, then contact me.

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

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REIDsteel flying high with hangar awards nomination A ‘super-hanger’ built by Christchurch firm John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has won through to the finals of prestigious national awards.

Its development of the UK’s largest dual cantilever hanger at London Biggin Hill Airport has been shortlisted for the 2022 Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA).

The landmark facility, built with architect and main contractor Civils Contracting Ltd, beat more than 300 entries to become a finalist in the annual competition organised by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA).

For occupation by aerospace giant Bombardier, the hangar has been rated alongside such ‘blue-chip’ projects as the Lord’s Cricket Ground development, the Tower of Light in Manchester and the 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper in the City of London.

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd – known as REIDsteel – provided the design, drawing, fabrication and installation of the complete steel frame, electrically operated hangar doors and underslung cranes, as well as the floor decking, cladding and glazing elements.

Simon Boyd, managing director at REIDsteel, said: “It is tremendous to see the Biggin Hill hangar on the prestigious SSDA shortlist.

“It is testament to innovation, ambition and talent of all involved in a ‘one team’ approach to developing a project of such scale and complexity.

“As the most advanced and largest dual cantilever hanger in the UK, it sets the benchmark for the highest quality maintenance facilities in aviation today.

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“Biggin Hill Airport, Civils Contracting, Bombardier and the team at REIDsteel must all be congratulated for playing their part in winning this recognition. Now we’re looking forward to the awards night in September.”

The super-hangar is REIDsteel’s 11th at the airport and will be used by Bombardier for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft. It includes offices and a VIP lounge.

Its 45m cantilever trusses allow the hangar to have two 160m clear span entrances and two vast floor spaces of 77,500 sq ft (7,200 sq m) each unobstructed by supporting columns.

REIDsteel’s entry included details about the hanger’s innovative design and value engineering which created significant reductions in steel use and a reduced carbon footprint compared with alternatives.

The company is one of just two on the awards shortlist to perform both the structural design and steelwork fabrication for a project.

REIDsteel is among 21 finalists for the

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54th annual awards by the BCSA, the structural steel industry’s trade body.

The winners will be announced at a reception in London on 29 September.

REIDsteel designs, engineers, manufactures and erects steel-framed structures of all kinds plus cladding, glazing and doors. It provides a ‘conception to completion service’ as well as value-engineering to find the most cost-effective solutions for a project.

Its portfolio includes aircraft hangars, bridges, sports stadia, and industrial and commercial buildings across the UK, Europe and the world, alongside its special projects – which include hurricane and earthquake resistant structures, car parks, defence structures, water treatment plants, the power sector, infrastructure, specialist bridges and bespoke designs. www.reidsteel.com

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TDSi gains Cyber Essentials Certification Poole-based TDSi has announced that it has achieved Cyber Essentials Certification which demonstrates the company’s dedication to fully securing its operations as well as its products and services. Backed by the UK government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organisation to protect itself and those that rely on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks.

Alex Rumsey, sales director at TDSi said: “Certification by Cyber Essentials provides further assurance to our customers and partners that TDSi’s IT infrastructure meets the strictest industry standards. Although this is relevant for every organisation that we work with, it is particularly important for our strategic governmental and public sector customers, where a clear audit trail of cybersecurity is essential. We are proud to share our certification and to add further peace of mind that, as a security manufacturer, our own systems are just as secure as those that we produce and sell.”

TDSi completed the certification via an assessment by IASME Consortium Ltd, a process that involved demonstrating the cyber security of its whole IT infrastructure including onsite systems, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) elements, cloudbased systems, and externally managed IT services, along with appropriate password management, malware protection, and

security updates management.

Alex added: “The certification process is designed to assess every facet of your IT infrastructure, from the devices you use for daily communications right through to servers and your core IT systems. No part of your IT infrastructure is fully safe and secure unless all of it is, so the certification process is necessarily thorough to ensure the business has full confidence in its systems before sharing them with all other stakeholders.”

Cyber Essentials Certification delivers quantifiable proof that an organisation is upholding the necessary standards to operate safely in a cyber world, as Alex concluded: “Naturally we already knew our IT infrastructure and practices were up to scratch, but we wanted the extra third-party assurance that Cyber Essentials Certification demonstrates to the rest of the world. We are living in an age where cyber security is just as vital as physical security, so we are delighted to demonstrate that TDSi is completely dependable as a top tier security company which practises what it preaches.”

Now that Cyber Essentials Certification has been approved, TDSi plans to complete Cyber Essentials Plus Certification later in 2022. This enhanced level certification is designed to meet more stringent criteria along with an in-person technical audit conducted by an independent assessor. www.tdsi.co.uk

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After well over eighteen months of speculation, we have the first case of an Employment Tribunal finding that an individual suffering the effects of so-called ‘long Covid’ is capable of meeting the definition of disability for the purposes of the Equality Act. In Burke v Turning Point Scotland, the claimant’s nine-month absence from work was the reason for their dismissal. Mr Burke claimed to be suffering from fatigue as a result of long Covid. After engaging with an occupational health professional and being told that the claimant was ‘unlikely’ to meet the definition of disabled under the Equality Act, the respondent took steps towards dismissal.

The judge had to decide whether or not the claimant’s own evidence was credible as the medical evidence was both broad and, at times, contradictory.

Ultimately, the judge was satisfied that the evidence was credible and was partly swayed by the fact that the claimant ended up unemployed after June 2021 and not on benefits.

As well as this, the claimant had been keen and taken steps to try and return to work but was medically unable to do so. There was no benefit to the claimant in exaggerating his symptoms.

Although this was only a preliminary hearing, and the respondent may still be found to have made a fair dismissal, this case does still have some takeaways.

Long covid may amount to a disability.

This is not a case determining that everyone with symptoms will be disabled.

Cases will always be judged on their own merits, but the facts set out in this case will prove helpful in future decisions.

Occupational health and GPs are not the final arbiter of whether an individual meets the Equality Act test. This is a legal question for the tribunal to decide.

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Candidate market and demand for staff In the post-Brexit, postpandemic market that’s now also heavily impacted

by Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, what’s the most recent picture of the labour market in the UK and in the South West?

According to the most recent survey by KPMG and REC, the demand for permanent and temporary staff continues to be strong with further recorded rises in the figures. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit due to an ongoing downturn in staff availability. Low unemployment levels impact permanent and temporary recruitment. The demand for staff is much greater than availability, resulting in ongoing pressure for increases to starting salaries and hourly pay rates.

According to the survey in May, the South West region saw the sharpest reductions in staff availability for permanent and temporary vacancies in the whole of the UK. Despite this, the South West reported one of the lowest increases in weekly wages for staff in the first quarter of 2022 at 0.3 per cent compared to the UK average of 3.3 per cent and 9.4 per cent in the East of England. This may pose a question whether the region is doing enough to attract workers from other areas of the country for their demands. However, this may perhaps be an indicator of the seasonality of the South West businesses which saw sharp increase in wages in the middle half of 2021. Does this mean that further increases will be needed to meet demands for the busy Christmas season?

Adding to these facts, according to the Office for National Statistics, the employment level for February to April 2022 was at 75.6 per cent with unemployment at 3.8 per cent and economic inactivity at a staggering 21.3 per cent.

It is going to be an interesting six months ahead and staff levels are going to require very careful planning. If you would like to discuss these figures in more detail or wish to receive copies of these reports, please contact the column author on the details below.

Kat Mieszkowska Chief Operating Officer Mploy Staffing Solutions kat@mploystaff.com www.mploystaff.com

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Becky Harris, Financial Director at MSP Capital, Rob Mitchell, Commercial Director at AFC Bournemouth & Adam Tovey, Valuation Director at MSP Capital

MSP Capital in new Cherries partnership Property finance lender MSP Capital is to continue its partnership with AFC Bournemouth for the 2022/23 Premier League season.

The Poole-based company, which was front-of-shirt sponsor for the football club’s two most recent seasons in the Sky Bet Championship, has a new agreement that will see it continue to provide important support to the Cherries and their supporters.

The MSP Capital logo will once again be prominent in the first team environment, adorning the front of the men’s training wear, including staff training wear and the matchday warm-up range.

And the firm will have an increased presence across the entire club by appearing on the sleeve of the women’s team’s shirts and becoming an official partner of AFC Business, the Cherries’ popular business club.

MSP Capital used its previous partnership with AFC Bournemouth to make an impact in the local community, notably through the Bring Your Boots drive and the Goals Recreated campaign with former Cherries frontman Arnaut Danjuma.

As part of the new affiliation, MSP Capital will collaborate with the club on more exciting new community initiatives across the 2022/23 season.

AFC Bournemouth commercial director Rob Mitchell said: “It was a pleasure to be partnered with MSP Capital during our two years in the Championship and we’re delighted to continue that relationship.

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“It’s also great for us to have continued support from a successful locally-based business who are passionate about the club, and we look forward to the next step of our journey in the Premier League.”

Adam Tovey, MSP Capital’s valuation director and a Cherries supporter since boyhood, said: “It was an especially proud moment when we became principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor back in 2020.

“That enabled us to be on the front of the club’s shirt for one of the most significant achievements in its history last season, winning promotion back to the Premier League.

“But, in truth, the ties that bind us have always been about more than the shirt.

“We share the same passion for social responsibility and are proud to continue to leverage our relationship to help the communities where, together, we are established and draw our strengths.

“That includes making sport and physical activity more accessible.

“Now is the opportunity for a global business to take the front-of-shirt opportunity in the Premier League, with our focus as a company being on our region.

“We’re excited that this new partnership will continue to help us achieve our business aims locally and we look forward to providing supporters with some exciting initiatives across the season.” www.mspcapital.co.uk

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The importance of updating your will regularly Which? magazine estimates that as many as 60 per cent of adults in the UK do not have a valid will in place. Research from Solicitors for the Elderly highlights that 47 per cent of people haven’t updated their will in over five years. This means that nearly half of wills in the UK are out of date and over half of the population do not have a will at all.

Making a will is one of the most important yet underutilised estate planning tools that everyone should have in place, even if a person does not consider that they have any possessions or money to give. Below are some of the risks to those who have not made a will: • If a person dies without having made a will then the distribution of their estate will be dictated by a certain set of legal rules, known as the intestacy rules. These rules may not reflect how the assets are wished to be distributed upon death.

Parliament could also change these rules at any time, without notice.

• If a couple are not married or have not entered into a registered civil partnership, when one dies, the surviving partner will receive nothing, potentially leading to significant financial hardship.

• If spouses or civil partners are separating and one should die during that process then, unless a will has been made directing otherwise, the majority of the deceased’s estate will transfer to their spouse or civil partner.

• A will can indicate those persons that should become guardians of any minor children to prevent arguments between the family should both parents die.

• If you have significant assets then not having a will in place could lead to an unnecessary inheritance tax burden.

Instructing a suitably qualified professional to provide advice also gives the opportunity to consider other important areas: • If there are life policies or death in service benefits, are the proper instructions held with the providers of those policies? This could include writing these policies into trust to make them immediately available on death and, potentially, save tax.

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Likewise, have accurate wishes been communicated to pension providers so that it is clear what happens to those pension benefits upon death?

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Is there planning that should be considered during lifetime, rather than waiting until death, when it is too late?

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Are there vulnerable beneficiaries or beneficiaries to whom it would be best that they do not receive significant assets at this stage in their lives? If so, their ‘entitlement’ could be held in trust for their benefit but with suitable controls as to when they can access their inheritance.

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Are there any specific funeral wishes that executors need to be made aware of?

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If a chosen beneficiary or beneficiaries die, then who will receive their entitlement instead?

Any person can advise on the making of a will, but mistakes can prove costly, delay the administration of an estate and cause rifts between loved ones. Ideally, therefore, a solicitor or other suitably qualified professional should always be instructed.

Ideally, they should be a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and/or a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

A solicitor should always be instructed where circumstances are anything but straightforward. This might include, where: •

An estate is potentially liable to inheritance tax

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finance

with Peter Harding

Why protection insurance makes sound business sense As local financial expert Peter Harding explains, most people will insure their car, their phone, their holiday and their house, yet surprisingly few business owners take out the necessary protections to guard against the worst happening.

Having the right insurance policies in place can save you and your family enormous amounts of stress – and money – if things don’t work out as planned for your company.

Here’s five key protections to consider: 1. Shareholder protection: Also known as business succession planning protection, this ensures other owners of the business (the shareholders) can keep control of the company if one of them dies or is seriously ill.

2. Business loan protection: Most businesses have some form of debt, especially in the wake of the challenges posed by Covid-19, so it makes sense to put a policy in place that helps meet any outstanding financial commitments should you become critically ill or die.

3. Key-person protection: This recognises key people in the company and the impact on profits if one of them becomes ill or dies. A key person can be anyone who can be justifiably described as integral to the business.

4. Relevant life insurance: This is a tax-efficient form of life insurance taken out by the company for an employee, which pays a lump sum to the employee’s family if the person covered dies or is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

5. Group schemes: By introducing employee benefits such as income protection, critical illness cover and private medical insurance, you support the financial wellbeing of employees as well as the business itself.

It’s easy to shrug off the need for protection by thinking you’re unlikely to suffer from adverse events – or believing that if you do, your personal savings or cash in the company will cover it. This is a dangerous and costly attitude so it’s important to take action.

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. www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd.

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Can I leave work if it’s too hot?

Employment lawyers in the south have warned that there is no maximum temperature at which staff can demand to go home because it is too hot.

Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors explained that it is a popular myth that work can stop once the mercury hits a certain number – although temperatures must be at a ‘reasonable’ level.

The explanation of UK laws and employee rights has been sparked as the recent British heatwave sizzled in temperatures which soared above parts of the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Kate Brooks, a partner and head of Employment at Ellis Jones, said:

“How hot is too hot? That is the question as people begin to ask at what temperature it is too warm to work.

“However, it is a myth that such a figure exists and ultimately it is up to the employer to decide whether the workplace temperature is suitable for workers.”

According to Workplace Regulations of 1992 employers have a responsibility to ensure that conditions are ‘reasonable’ for workers in offices and similar environments although there is no

Kate Brooks, Partner & Head of Employment at Ellis Jones

stated temperature threshold.

Employers are required to keep the ‘temperature at a comfortable level’ and provide ‘clean and fresh air’.

Employees are urged to talk to their managers if the workplace temperature is uncomfortable, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Kate said: “Responsible employers will understand their duty of care and take measures to mitigate high temperatures both for the benefit of their people and business continuity.

“Of course, there are nuances. For example, some employees will have higher heat thresholds or may have underlying health conditions while some roles may be affected more than others.

“Employers will also need to check on staff working from home and may need to provide fans, blinds or take other measures to support them.

“Ultimately, much comes down to common sense and employers following health and safety at work law but also listening to staff when they raise concerns and taking any reasonable steps.”

According to the HSE a legally binding maximum temperature cannot be set because of the conditions present in certain settings, such as factories and foundries, where it is possible to work safely provided appropriate controls are present. www.ellisjones.co.uk

City Cruises wins globally recognised Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 2022 City Cruises announced it has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for being in the Top 10% of attractions worldwide. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from travellers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, City Cruises stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to our guests.

Kyle Haughton, Managing Director UK of City Experiences says: “This is a fantastic accolade for City Cruises, which is very hard to achieve and demonstrates that we have consistently delivered a very high level of customer satisfaction to all our guests.

We should be very proud that our customer experience is ranked in the top 10% of all attractions in the world.”

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Why nature connection is vital to our mental health and wellbeing Xanthe Grace, Dorset Chamber’s Health and Wellbeing coordinator has been organising ‘Connecting in Nature’ walks since the beginning of the year. They are proving to be very popular, as feedback suggests that people enjoy them as an opportunity to network, as well as start the day in a positive manner. Another benefit of attending is it provides an opportunity to chat to one of the chamber’s GU6 Champions who are all Mental Health First Aid trained. There is at least one champion in attendance at every walk.

After a summer break, the walks will resume at Upton Country Park on 9 September, followed by 7 October at Hengistbury Head.

Ongoing research into the benefits of connecting with nature adds weight to ensuring it becomes part of a daily routine.

The National Trust and the Wildlife Trust have teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation to create the Nature Connectedness

Research Group. The research has found that a closer connection with nature can boost the wellbeing of people. This challenges current models of wellbeing and has important implications for future policy.

Why connection with nature matters Nature connectedness refers to the way we relate to and experience nature. A strong connection with nature means feeling a close relationship or an emotional attachment to our natural surroundings.

People who connect with nature, rather than having contact with it, have a greater sense of fulfilment. The research found that it was nearly four times greater than the increase associated with higher socio-economic status.

Simply noticing ‘the good things in nature’ brings sustained benefits to mental wellbeing, with clinically significant improvements for people with common mental health problems.

Wider research across 18 countries shows that, in the UK, we visit nature much less than people in other countries.

Actions for a new relationship with nature The research shows that when people have higher engagement with green spaces, it fosters greater wellbeing. However, in order to build this relationship, policies are needed that enable people to make this connection. To have the greatest impact, it should not be a part-time role in wellbeing, with occasional access and visits to nature, but should build a new relationship by creating an environment that fosters pathways to nature connectedness.

There are two key components to connecting: quality and quantity. Firstly, try to get into nature regularly, daily if at all possible, for the best results. Secondly, once you are in nature, ensure you fully take in your surroundings. Be aware of the world around you and savour the moment.

Listen to birdsong, smell wildflowers or watch the breeze blowing through the trees. Whilst doing this notice your emotions, and this will help you develop a closer relationship with nature.

Once you have developed a routine, you can power up your experience by connecting with others whilst out walking in nature. It is very rewarding to take part in a community that fosters nature.

Regularly exercising in nature, be it walking, running or cycling, can bring greater benefits than exercising elsewhere.

Rediscover your childhood wonder for nature, be curious and open-minded, learn that people are part of the wider natural world and nature matters for human health.

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Barriers Unfortunately, barriers preventing people from regularly connecting with nature still exist, however there are ways that governments and policy makers can ensure that it is made easier.

• Foster a culture of connecting with nature from arts policy that celebrates nature, to nature connectedness being recommended by medical practitioners as a standard metric for one’s wellbeing • Ensure that recovery networks use it as one of the tools to aid long-term recovery • Design urban spaces around the pathways to nature connectedness, to prompt people to notice, engage and care for nature • Have it fostered in school from early years onwards, so it becomes part of daily life and a prelude to building a lifelong relationship with nature. Address the teenage dip by bringing nature into secondary schools and ensure that as they enter adulthood they understand the value of nature for in one’s wellbeing • People living with a disability or health condition often face particular barriers to access, due to a lack of accessible routes. Therefore it is important to ensure that agencies have contact with those struggling and offer access to nature as a matter of course • High quality urban parks, designed with accessibility in mind, can enable more people to enjoy and connect with nature, as well as planting flowers and trees along our streets and creating green corridors Conclusion The key message is to stress why it is so vital to focus on how people can tune in and connect with everyday nature close to home through simple activities. Making this as easy as possible for the vast majority of the population means that many have this simple, valuable tool at their disposal and the benefits to everyone’s mental health and overall physical wellbeing are enormous.

If you would like to join Dorset Chamber on one of its Connecting in Nature walks, please go to the Dorset Chamber website and register. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk

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

Our services include: • A customs brokerage service that can complete your customs declarations for UK importers and exporters

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Hendy Group reviews new SUV-inspired Toyota Aygo X The Toyota Aygo has had a makeover. The fan-favourite Aygo heads in a new direction with a brand-new SUV-inspired exterior design and a bunch of new tech – say hello to the Aygo X (X pronounced ‘cross’). Now the question is: has it got the X-factor?

Build-wise, it’s a bit longer than the Aygo, but still compact and a nice size for city driving. There’s definitely a sense of fun in the design, as seen in the twotone paint finish and emphasised wheel arch trims. This must be the ‘daring and spice’ Toyota designers wanted to bring to Europe’s compact car market.

Within the Aygo X contemporary design, you’ll find a whole host of nice tech available as you move up the trim levels – including a touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charger, LED headlights, smart entry and start, intelligent clearance sonars with auto brake, and heated front seats.

And if you’re keen to get your hands on it, the new Toyota Aygo X is currently available at Hendy to test drive.

Verdict: X marks the spot if you’re searching for a compact and agile car. Prices start from £15,405, so it’s pretty affordable, but that may be due to the lack of hybrid engine. In its place, however, is a 1.0-litre

three-cylinder petrol engine – perfect for daily errands and city driving.

The modern design is certainly appealing, and the variety of advanced tech makes it a very valid contender in its category.

Definitely add this one to your shortlist if you’re in the market for a new nippy city car. www.hendy.co.uk

Academy celebrates 30 years of global training delivery As part of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, the SGS Academy UK has trained thousands of people over the last three decades, enhancing people and businesses, improving personal competence and skills.

Maintaining the same level of learning across your organisation can be complex, especially when dealing with numerous training providers.

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receive consistent, effective, high-quality training with as little bureaucracy as possible.

Additionally, the recent pandemic highlighted the importance of providing digitised training to support remote working, however there are other reasons training is important: • The need for knowledgeable leaders to continue to drive change and continuously improve, acquiring new skills to manage the ‘new business as usual’

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SGS offers training in a range of areas including quality, sustainability, health and safety, Medical, Food, IT security, business continuity and management. www.sgs.co.uk

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Dorset Chamber Events

Connecting in Nature, Monthly Walk

Simply Networking Online,

Venue: Upton Country Park, Poole

Venue: Online

Date: September 9, 2022

Date: September 14, 2022

Time: 8:00am – 9:00am

Time: 8:50am – 10:30am

Cost: Free

Cost: Free

Open to all

Members Only

Business Networking Lunch,

Simply Networking Online

Venue: The Marriott, Bournemouth

Venue: Online

Date: October 19, 2022

Date: November 9, 2022

Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm

Time: 8:50am – 10:30am

Cost: £45 +vat | Members £35 +vat

Cost: Free

Open to all

Members Only

sponsored by Bournemouth University

To book events please go to www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events

GU6 – Business Leader Resilience Event

sponsored by Diverse Abilities

Venue: The Retreat, New Forest Date: September 16, 2022 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: £15 +vat | Members £10 +vat Open to all

South East Chamber Online Networking Venue: Online Date: November 30, 2022 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Cost: £15 +vat | Members free Open to all

International Training Diary Date

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Understanding Commodity Codes

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Understanding Exporting

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Methods of Payment

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Import Procedures

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Documentary Letters of Credit

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Agents and Distributors

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Preference Rules of Origin

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Inward & Outward Processing

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Rebecca Phillips of Dorset Careers Hub, Ian Girling of Dorset Chamber & Clare Dunn of Dorset Careers Hub

BUSINESS LEADER LUNCH VENUE: THE ITALIAN VILLA

Date: Thursday 23 June SPONSORED BY: DORSET CAREERS HUB

Paul Collins of BH Live & Ian Girling of Dorset Chamber

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NETWORKING LUNCH VENUE: THE MARSHAM COURT HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH

Date: Tuesday 5 July SPONSORED BY: FORESOLUTIONS

Tom Ross & Gareth Williams at Foresolutions, Ian Girling at Dorset Chamber, Simon Moyle & Ray Liu at Foresolutions

COUNTY CONNECTIONS WITH HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER Date: Wednesday 13 July VENUE: BALMER LAWN HOTEL, BROKENHURST

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Accountants & Tax Advisors

Architects

AIMS Accountants, Broadstone 01202 603905 www.aims.co.uk/accountants/tim-daunt/

Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk Morgan Design Studio, Blandford Forum 07557962724 www.morgandesignstudio.co.uk QP Architecture, Christchurch 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk Azets, Poole 02380 247070 www.azets.co.uk Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net

Audio Visual Equipment

Certius Professional Services Limited, Poole 08006 890794 www.certius.co.uk

MVS Audio Visual, Wimborne 01202 861696 www.mvsav.co.uk Walcom Integration Ltd, Bournemouth 08000 487384 www.walcomintegration.com

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

Aviation

Evelyn Partners, Bournemouth 02380 827600 www.tsandw.com/ 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 HWB Chartered Accountants, Chandlers Ford 02380461200 www.hwb-accountants.com Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.co.uk Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk On The Spot Accountants, Lymington 07973 939228 www.onthespottax.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk

Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364174 www.bournemouthairport.com DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk Think Research, Poole 01202 765654 www.think.aero

Banking Barclays, Bournemouth 07990 081947, HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk J.P.Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

Bars & Restaurants Custom House Cafe, Bar & Bistro, Poole 01202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk Rubyz Cabaret Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 016016 www.rubyzcabaret.co.uk The Italian Villa, Poole 01202 816074 www.the-italian-villa.co.uk

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

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

SME Assistance - Simon Rigby, Tarrant Monkton 07590 673704 www.smeassistance.co.uk

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

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

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

The Curious Companions, Dorchester 01305542066 www.thecuriouscompanions.co.uk

A Culture of Kindness, Sturminster Newton 07421132661 www.acultureofkindness.co.uk ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Bournemouth 07415 517206 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com Be Astute Limited, Frome 01373 837331 www.be-astute.co.uk Brian G Ford FCA, Ringwood 01425 472749, Cattistock Consulting, Dorchester 07729499238, CryoShower, Swanage 07532 889488 www.cryoshower.co.uk DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk Engage for Change, Dorchester 07710130755 www.engageforchange.com/ Harbour Equity Release, Poole 07905 585670 www.harbourequityrelease.co.uk IMSM Limited, Malmesbury 01793313141 www.imsm.com/gb/

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 Yarway Group, Nottingham 01157845774 www.yarwaygroup.com

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

Business Recovery & Insolvency Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 551193 www.antonybatty.com Even Keel Solutions Limited, Bournemouth 01202237337 www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk Portland Leonard Curtis, Poole 01202 712810 www.portbfs.co.uk

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

Business Support Delivery Partners

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

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

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

Business Support Services

Liaise Limited, Bournemouth 07823 451953 www.liaiseltd.co.uk Melissa Hague Coaching Conversations, West Moors 07984429591 www.melissahague.com Michaela Smith, Highcliffe on Sea 07555524647, michaela-smith.com

Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk Convoy Community Ltd, Twickenham 07773 696858, convoycommunity.com Core PA Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk/ Dorset Business Angels, Bournemouth 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk

Branding & Design

Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, ,

TC Filer Knapper LLP, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk

Amadoo, Poole 01202287807 www.amadoo.co.uk

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

Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com

Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk

Brewery

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

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

Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com

George May Consulting, Dorchester 07812193545 www.georgemay.consulting

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

Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk

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

The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

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

Car Parking

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

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

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

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

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

Business Associations Bournemouth Coastal BID, Boscombe 01202 291200 www.coastalbid.co.uk Bournemouth Property Association, Bournemouth 01202 204717 www.bpa-online.co.uk Poole BID, Poole 01202308800 www.poolebid.com

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

Catering & Catering Equipment

Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk

Chemical Supply Analytical Services

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

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

Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

Cleaning Services

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

Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com

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

Chamber of Commerce

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

Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Shaftesbury 01747 823955 www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk

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

Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 8 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 01935 815 008 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, Sturminster Newton 07810 424269 www.facebook.com/SturBiz Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Charity Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bee Mission 500, Bournemouth 07970433491 www.beemission.co.uk CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org

Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, Bournemouth 01202591602 www.helpfulhounds.org.uk Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com Jubilee Sailing Trust, Southampton, 2380449108 www.jst.org.uk Julia’s House, Poole 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470, lewis-manning.org.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimeyoungcarers.org/ Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org

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

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

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

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

Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Wellington 01823669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.uhdcharity.org/ Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk

AMS Cleaning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk Apple Clean, Bognor Regis 0800 587 4571 www.appleclean.co.uk/bournemouth/ Commercial Washrooms Ltd, Poole 01202 650900 www.commercialwashroomsltd.co.uk Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com KM Cleaning Ltd, Bournemouth 07840 846466 www.kmcleaningltd.com

Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com Amiri Construction, Christchurch 01202 331615 www.amiriconstruction.co.uk 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

Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com Prevail Property Developments Ltd, Bournemouth 07856511225 www.prevailpropertydevelopments.co.uk Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk Toilets+, Wymondham 0800606100 www.toilets.co.uk/toilet-hire-dorset/ Woodmace, Poole 07702 714710 www.woodmace.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 08452 260880 www.4couture.com The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com 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 Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Cyber Security

Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com

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

Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk

Day Nurseries

Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Wimborne 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com/ Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Wimborne 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk Vail Williams, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com

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

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

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

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Construction Design & Build

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

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

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

Display & Storage Suppliers

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

Jurassic Coast Ventures Ltd, Bridport 07977 707617 www.jurassiccoastventures.co.uk

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

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Engineering

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

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

De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888, Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com MFCO International Ltd, london 07496388327, Pam International, Poole 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

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

Education A* Learning Services, Poole 07725666567 www.astarlearningservices.com Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole 01202 205500 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ business-services Music Corner, Poole 07535926256 www.music-corner.co.uk Poole High School, Poole 01202 666988 www.poolehigh.co.uk QA Tech Apprenticeships, Bournemouth 07741384718 www.qa.com Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com

Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307082 www.aishtechnologies.com Amtek Engineering Group Ltd, Wimborne, 1202868640 www.amtek-group.co.uk/ Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com IEC / Alpro Limited, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.com Parvalux Electric Motors, Bournemouth 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com

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

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

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

Sentinel, Poole 03330124302, sentinelfs.co/

Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk Young Enterprise, Oxford 07918 564958 www.young-enterprise.org.uk

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

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

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

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Venture Precision Engineering Group Limited, Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

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

Environmental Services Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org Clean Jurassic Coast, Ferndown 07415406350, cleanjurassiccoast.uk

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Efeca, Bournemouth 01305 261050 www.efeca.com/ Floodmate, Poole 0800 932690077904744 www.floodmate.co.uk SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Ltd, Poole 01202 725600 www.suez.co.uk The Master Key Group Ltd, Wimborne 07384636992 www.themasterkeygroup.com

Event Management & Equipment B2B Expos, Basingstoke 01256838386 www.b2bexpos.co.uk BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com Stir Events Ltd, Bournemouth 07869149976 www.stir-events.com

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk Creditplus, Poole 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk Great Western Credit Union, South West 01179247309, moneyatwork.org.uk Greenfields Financial Management Ltd, Poole 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz Ideal Financial Solutions, Poole 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.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 Libertas Financial Planning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202795996 www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com

MSP Capital, Poole 01202743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk O-IM (Opulence Investment Management), Poole 01202129703 www.o-im.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Redwood Business Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 07702 098884 www.redwoodbusinessfinance.co.uk SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/ Shield Corporate Finance Ltd, London 01202 330200/07980 2 www.sellingabusinessformore.co.uk Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk SWIG Finance, Truro 01872223883 www.swigfinance.co.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/ The Prosper Group, Blandford Forum 01258 792274 www.theprospergroup.co.uk TheNonExec Limited, Poole 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com WAY Trustees Limited, Wimborne 01202 890895 www.waytrustees.co.uk WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com WorldFirst, London 020 7018 3166 www.worldfirst.com Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

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

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Funeral Services & Directors

Create Safe Ltd, Verwood 07725914720 www.createsafe.co.uk

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

Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.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

Health Amplify Nutritional Therapy Limited, Blandford Forum 07928946306 www.amplifynutritionaltherapy.com Barrington International (SSS) Ltd, Blandford Forum 01985850845, Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk Castleman Healthcare Ltd, Broadstone 07743858372 www.castlemanhealthcare.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com Rewrite Your Story, Dorchester 0845 004 5777 www.rewriteyourstory.org.uk Seetec Pluss, Bournemouth 0, Seetec Pluss The Clinic@78, Bournemouth 01202767000 www.clinic78.co.uk Therapeutic Yoga UK, Bournemouth 07807016124 www.therapeutic-yoga.co.uk Therapy Partners, Poundbury, Dorchester 08455274809 www.therapypartners.co.uk

Health & Safety A3C (U.K.) Limited, Blandford Forum 07702 013198 www.a3c.co.uk Chris Cahill Ltd (H&S), Dorchester 07836656749 www.chriscahill.co.uk

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

Holiday Parks Hoburne Ltd, Christchurch 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com Waterside Holiday Group, Weymouth 01305833103 www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

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

Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk R Human Resources Ltd, Bournemouth 07881717074, rhumanresources.co.uk/ Rely HR & Training Services, Dorchester 01305 889781 www.rely.company Skora HR, Poole 0330 056 3664 www.skorahr.co.uk The HR Team South Coast LTD, Poole 01202 701414 www.thehrteam.co.uk The People Choreographer, Poole 07876207054, peoplechoreographer.co.uk ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services International Trade Matters, Bampton 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com

Insurance

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

All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.ajg.com/uk Cornish Mutual, Truro 07814929262/ 01872 2 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Dorchester NFU Mutual, Dorchester 01305266411 www.nfumutual.co.uk/dorchester Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/ NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth The Worth Partnership Ltd, 07958344488 www.worthpartnership.co.uk UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

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

IT

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

Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com 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

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

Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com

HR Headland HR Limited, Dorchester 07990576281 www.headlandhr.co.uk Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk

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A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com APARO Ltd, Poole 02034882774 www.aparo.co.uk C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3ia.co.uk 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 Juice Broadband & City Fibre, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk

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Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Netriver Systems Limited, Weymouth 02087 060995 www.netriver.co.uk Newburgh Networks Limited, Dorchester 01258 444999 www.newburghnetworks.com QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com SPC IT, Ferndown 01202 112334 www.spcit.co.uk Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk The Data Vault, Bournemouth 01202 375079 www.thedatavault.uk Vizst Technology, Poole 0333 344 2204 www.vizst.com

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

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

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

Local Authority Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com

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 Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk BOFA International Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.cat.com/marine CBRNergetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk Concept Cables Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480603 www.conceptcables.com Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141 www.coty.com/ CT Production Ltd., Poole 01202 688953 www.ctproduction.co.uk/ Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com 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 Fridgenius Ltd, Wimborne 01202 889264, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com

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

Dorset Tech, Gillingham 01258 808577 www.dorset.tech

Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com

Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com

I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Broadstone 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com

Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com

ICB Waterproofing Ltd, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com

Solentim Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com

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

Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com

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

Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com

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

Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com

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

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

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

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

Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com

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

Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com

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

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

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 Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 01935 478588 www.oakmountcs.net/data Ocean Marine Systems Limited, Christchurch 01202 596630 www.oceanmarinesystems.co.uk Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk

Titan Enterprises Ltd, Sherborne 01935 812790, flowmeters.co.uk/ Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Violegen, Poole 01202 026656 www.violegen.com Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671, Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk

Fireworx, Bournemouth 01202 559559 www.fwx.co.uk Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Motley Digital Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Simply Crypto Hub, Bournemouth 07479739139 www.simplycryptohub.com

Media & Film Bird Media, Dorchester 07460 205033, Bird Media Dorset Biz News Ltd, Poole 07838 858228 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global Brand Communications, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk The BV Magazine, Sturminster Newton 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk

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

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

Physicool Ltd, Dorchester 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk

Yunex Limited a Siemens Company, Poole 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com

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

Marine

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

Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com

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

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

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

Marketing PR & Web Developers

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

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

B4B Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk

Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk

RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com

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

Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

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

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Notary Services

Property Sales and Rental

Removals & Storage

Software/ Cloud Services

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

Ashley Property Group, Prestwick 07532020134 www.ashleypropertygroup.com

Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk

Office Equipment Suppliers

ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Printing Services & Supplies

D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Endeavour Property Group Ltd, Poole 07703611191 www.endeavour-properties.co.uk Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com Modern Listings Ltd, Poole 01202113073 www.modernlistings.co.uk Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com Sibbett Gregory Wright and Coles Limited, Poole 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com

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

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

BCP Media Group Ltd, Poole 01202717535 www.bcp.co.uk Print In The Bag, Dorchester 08000949392 www.printinthebag.co.uk 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

Recruitment

Process & Technology Consultant

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

Futurum Consulting Ltd, Salisbury 0333 3399926 www.futurum-consulting.co.uk

Property Maintenance Homeowner Cover Limited, Wimborne 01202 927399 www.homeownercover.com

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

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Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Oyster Recruitment Limited, Poole 03333 443034 www.oyster-recruitment.co.uk Rubicon People Partnership, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk Scope Team Ltd, Bournemouth 07879835526, SCOPE TEAM LTD

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

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

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Retail Dacombes of Wimborne, Wimborne 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com OnBuy.com, , www.OnBuy.com Poole Bay Holdings Ltd, Poole 01202493696 www.poolebayholdings.co.uk 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

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

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

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

Security RFS Technology Ltd, Wimborne 01425688466 www.rfstechnology.com Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk BizSpace Poole & Christchurch, Poole 01202 853100/01202 0 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole

Clever Software Group, Ringwood 01425837290, cleversoftwaregroup.com Mimesis Studios Ltd, Blandford 0125 844 0840, mimesis-studios.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 Clive Lee Solar Consulting, Iwerne Minster 07554998436, W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504,

Solicitors Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk Gunnercooke LLP Bournemouth Hub, Bournemouth 03330 143 401, gunnercooke.com/ 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 Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk ReevesJames Limited, Dorchester 01305238470, reevesjames.com Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk

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

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

Social Media Agency

Trethowans, Poole 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com

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

Woodstock Legal Services Ltd, Poole 03300885792 www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk

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Sports & Leisure Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, Poole 01202 675551 www.dolphinibc.com Dorset County Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com

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

Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk Giganet Ltd, Fareham 01489555670 www.giga.net.uk International Push to Talk Ltd, Christchurch 01202 240366 www.iptt.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 VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

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

Town Planning Consultants

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

ES-AGENTS, Langford 07426488913,

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

Telecommunications

Training

Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Chat-Com Ltd, Blandford Forum 01747898001 www.chat-com.com

Arena4Finance, Wimborne 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Support Agencies

First4Training, Poole 03301742884 www.first4training.uk JRS Training, Poole 01202 681525, jrstraining.com Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk

Travel City Cruises PLC - Poole, Poole 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com Katharine Cleall Travel Counsellors for Business, Ringwood 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement. co.uk/katharine.cleall

Utilities

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

Business Savings Experts, Sturminster Newton 01747 442552 www.businesssavingsexperts.co.uk/ D&A Procurement Ltd, Poole 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk U4L Limited, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

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

Vehicle Leasing

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

Transport & Logistics

Otentic Customs UK, Poole 07874090435 www.otenticcustoms.nl Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk PRC Streamline Group, Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk Yellow Buses and Coaches, Bournemouth 01202 636046 www.yellowbuses.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

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

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