Dorset Business Focus April 2019 by Dorset View

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t’s hard to believe how quickly time passes and it’s April already! The days are becoming longer and Summer is just around the corner, and as someone who doesn’t particularly like dark mornings and evenings, the changing of the seasons as we move out of winter is my favourite time of year With plenty happening, I’m providing a full update this month which you can see later in the magazine. Our new President, Liz Willingham, has really got into her stride and has been focusing on promoting the importance of health and wellbeing and March saw both our new yoga group, as well as another major event, focusing on all aspects of health and well-being. We’ve been out and about in the county and recently had the pleasure of taking our Business Partners to lunch with the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury with a guided tour of his beautiful family home by Lord Shaftesbury himself. Our Brexit conference, in partnership with Dorset LEP and Bournemouth University, was attended

by around 150 delegates, and with the help of an expert panel, offered practical advice to businesses. Of course Brexit is the main issue that’s perplexing us all. With the situation changing daily, it’s been extremely uncomfortable and frustrating for all watching the political chaos and the British Chambers of Commerce have been extremely forthright in their demands of politicians to do the right thing for ULK PLC. As I write this, 1003 days have passed since the referendum and it’s incredible to think we’ve had to ask for an extension as we’ve not been able to agree a deal in this time. Whatever the outcome, Dorset Chamber will continue to do its very best to support our business community, help businesses navigate export rules and regulations and help businesses develop trade in both UK and international markets. Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dorset Chamber Backs Brexit Rallying Cry

Contents 06 Have Your Say In Shaping Dorset’s Economic Future 09 President’s Column 10 Chief Executive’s Update

11 Dorset LEP’s Annual Business Conference 17 A Visible Reminder To Switch From Oil And Gas 21 The Rise Of The FOODIE 22 Obituaries 25 Nightmare On Recruitment Street! 27 Affiliated Town Chambers 27 Member To Member Chamber Offers 28 ESET Awarded PC Mag’s Reader’s Choice Award For Security Suites

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30 New Members 34 Mepham Enjoys Premier League Kicks 36 Dorchester Chamber Joins The Plastic-Free Campaign 37 Greendale Get Proactive With Mental Health 40 Dorset Gateway

47 Project Promotes ‘Natural Sparkle’ For People In Dorset

48 Children Are Developing More Skills Than Ever At An Indoor ‘Skills For Life’ Village Thanks To A New Shop On The Block 52 - 53 Social Calendar

42 International Trade 45 Our Head Of Business Engagement Steve Bulley Drives The Volkswagen e-Golf

53 Events And Training 55 - 62 Dorset Business Directory

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Dorset business chief Ian Girling backed a stinging Brexit rebuke for politicians at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) conference in London.

New Carrier Welcomed At High-Flying Bournemouth Airport Two new seasonal routes to the Channel Islands take off this month as Bournemouth Airport welcomes a new carrier.

Largest Dorset School STEM Event Kicks Off With A ‘Big Bang’ The first Big Bang science and engineering fair for Dorset children was held at the Tank Museum on Wednesday 13 March.

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Businesses Given Brexit Boost At Conference Businesses in Dorset were urged to seize the support on offer to help prepare for the challenges and opportunities of Brexit. More than 130 delegates attended the Business Brexit Conference to hear practical advice about the impact of the UK’s departure from the EU. The non-partisan event – organised by the Dorset Chamber with Bournemouth University and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership – featured top regional and national experts. Issues raised in a question and answer session with an expert panel, included supply chains, VAT registration, no-deal Brexit, working time directives, food safety, trade deals, employment and broadband. All delegates received a Brexit support pack via email from the Dorset Chamber – the county’s voice of business – following the conference at the Hallmark Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth. Ian Girling, who is chief executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “This conference was a timely opportunity to talk through practical issues surrounding Brexit. “It was a great success and I was impressed by the positivity and ‘can do’ attitude shown by the many Dorset businesses at the conference. “They listened intently to the advice offered, and were urged to take full advantage of the support available as we move through the Brexit journey.”

The Dorset Chamber, the county’s leading business support organisation, held the event as part of its programme of activities to help firms during Brexit. Speakers included Matthew Elliott, who was chief executive of the Vote Leave campaign during the referendum, Stuart Chapman from the Government’s Business Intelligence and Readiness Directorate and Prof Nigel Jump, a strategic and analytical economist from Bournemouth University. The expert panel included REIDsteel managing director and CBI manufacturing council member Simon Boyd, Mr Elliott, Prof Jump, Kate Fretten of Frettens Solicitors, Bournemouth University professor of economics Dr Sangeeta Khorana and Lester Aldridge international trade lawyer Linda Jacques. It was chaired by Nicola Newman, who is chief executive of Ansbury Guidance. The conference, sponsored by Purple HR, was free for members and nonmembers of the Chamber. It was the latest in the Chamber’s series of Dorset Business Forums, which address heavyweight issues affecting the county. Dorset Chamber is offering more support for businesses, including seminars, international trade support and advice in a dedicated Brexit section on its website. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk for more details.

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The UK Government appears to be still trying to cross the first Brexit hurdle, in order to reach a point where some measure of certainty, on paper at least, can said to have been achieved. Whether Theresa Mays’ deal, or an extension is obtained or no deal, the current uncertainty is likely to become the norm. When looking at existing contract terms preparatory steps can be taken by any business to pin point problem issues: • By identifying contractual provisions dealing with the “EU” as a territory. • Identifying references to EU legislation in contracts with a view to determining what impact each of the Brexit scenarios will pan out on those clauses. • Identifying the cost-benefit analysis clauses in a contract, such a pricing, currency clauses (and currency fluctuation clauses), price reviews, renegotiation clauses and VAT changes. • Clauses which apply free movement of goods ‘services and people. • That groundwork should enable a negotiation strategy to be discussed and agreed by businesses to deal with all three current scenarios. LA MARINE, Lester Aldridge LLP – Linda Jacques

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The UK released the temporary no-deal tariffs on 13 March 2019. The proposed schedule covers roughly 5,500 tariff lines with duty rates shown across 470 tariff lines only, which means that tariffs will be cut to zero on 87% of imports. From the perspective of producers of physical goods in the UK, it is important to understand what tariff protections firms have enjoyed against imports up until now and whether that protection remains. In light of latest developments, it may be useful for producing firms to insure against any potential financial impact and also consider whether it is worth re-financing and securing extra financial headroom. UK importers are advised to analyse relevant tariffs on intermediate and final goods. It is important to consider (in light of tariffs) if your firm could consider sourcing inputs to potentially reconfigure supply chains with countries beyond the EU?” Professor S Khorana Bournemouth University Business School 4

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Amid all the chaos at Westminster recently, one simple statistic has slipped under the radar: UK exports have grown to a massive £636 billion. British goods and services are hugely in demand. We have a £41 billion trading surplus with the world outside of Europe. Meanwhile we have a deficit of -£95 billion on trade in goods with the EU. Even a surplus of £28 billion on trade in services leaves us with an overall trade deficit of -£67 billion with the EU. It is clear where the growth is. One of the great prizes of Brexit is the potential to strike our own deals worldwide with an independent trade policy for the first time in nearly 50 years. Depending on the next phase of Brexit negotiations, British firms – and those in

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Dorset – have the opportunity to enter new, fast growing markets in a world of opportunity beyond Europe. Combined with a revival of British Standards and a willingness to adopt a global leadership role on trade, there is every cause for optimism. Our own firm REIDsteel has exported to more than 140 countries in a century of trading. We know that there are tremendously exciting opportunities out there – and help is available whether it is from the Dorset Chamber, Department for International Trade and or Government agencies. There is nothing to be afraid of, and everything to gain.” Simon Boyd, Reid Steel @DorsetChamber

Dorset Chamber Backs Brexit Rallying Cry Dorset business chief Ian Girling backed a stinging Brexit rebuke for politicians at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) conference in London. Ian, who is chief executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, threw his weight behind a hard-hitting speech from BCC director general Adam Marshall about the Brexit chaos. A delegation from Dorset was thrust into the heart of the Brexit debate as they attended the annual BCC conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre opposite the Houses of Parliament. In his keynote speech to a packed conference hall Dr Marshall warned: “To Westminster we say, we are frustrated. We are angry. You have let British business down.” He added: “We in business must make it clear that our elected representatives cannot keep chasing rainbows. “Like all of us in in business, they need to start making tough decisions, however personally or politically difficult they might be.”

Speakers at the conference included Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss MP, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Theresa May’s de facto deputy David Lidington MP and Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Kier Starmer. Ian said: “I completely endorse the BCC view that this Brexit chaos has continued for far too long. “Dorset businesses, like others at the conference have remained resilient and resolute as politicians have gone around in circles for three years but we need some decisions and we need them now.” Ian added: “Aside from Brexit, there was a great deal of positivity in the hall as we discussed such developments as AI and heard from high-calibre business speakers.” Dorset Chamber, the county’s voice of business, leads a delegation to London every year.

Members who flew the flag for Dorset this year included Blue Sky Financial Planning, Deep South Media, Greendale Construction, HSBC, Meggitt and Savills.

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Speakers and panellists included Drax Group plc chief executive Will Gardiner, Stagecoach Group chief executive Martin Griffiths, Legal & General chef executive Nigel Wilson, Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis and TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady. The Dorset Chamber, the county’s leading business support organisation, is the only chamber in Dorset to be accredited by the BCC.

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Have Your Say In Shaping Dorset’s Economic Future Businesses across Dorset are being encouraged to get involved in shaping the future of the County by attending a series of consultation events.

he Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is working on a Local Industrial Strategy, which will set out how Dorset can achieve its ambition for economic growth. Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership is hosting its first round of consultation events on the county’s new Local Industrial Strategy (LIS). The strategy will outline how Dorset LEP will work in partnership with the local business community and anchor institutions to deliver economic growth, prosperity and productivity in Dorset. Dorset LEP is actively seeking the views of all Dorset business and industry leaders or groups that represent industry sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, tourism, creative technology, finance or agriculture to inform the LIS. The consultation events take place next month in North, West and South East Dorset and will outline Dorset LEP’s work on the Local Industrial Strategy to date and the opportunities it brings for the local economy.

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Event participants will have the opportunity to help shape Dorset’s economic future by identifying how the county can maximise its opportunities and address its challenges. The overarching aim of the LIS is to ensure that economic growth and prosperity are accelerated and benefit all of Dorset’s businesses and people. The consultation events take place on: Wednesday 10 April: 8:30-10:30, Meyrick Suite, Hallmark Carlton Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DN Thursday 11 April: 8:30-10:30, Best Western, The Royal Chase Hotel, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DB Friday 12 April: 8:30-10:30, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, DT2 8PY

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Jim Stewart, Chair of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership said: “Dorset LEP is working collaboratively with government to develop our Local Industrial Strategy. It will be our joint plan for creating exciting, well-paid jobs in new industries, and up-skilling and increasing competitiveness in our key employment sectors. It will set out how we will build on our unique strengths and opportunities, and capitalise on the creativity of our people, to create a more productive, innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy.” Lorna Carver, Director Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership said: “Dorset’s Local Industrial Strategy will be our local response to government's National Industrial Strategy. It will be a framework for aligning local and national decision-making and investment to create a more inclusive economy where all residents and businesses can contribute to, and benefit from, growth.” Dorset LEP will be working very closely with central Government on the Local Industrial Strategy, helping to drive investment to Dorset, create longterm jobs and support continued economic growth. Further opportunities for engagement will follow ahead of the strategy launch in autumn 2019.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PRESIDENTS COLUMN

The President’s Column by Liz Willingham

Having a cultural offer and improved profile as a region is key to being a beacon for the stars who will make our businesses fit for the future. It’s been an active month in the Dorset Chamber camp.

ontinued uncertainty and a confused government are challenges out of our control. It is hugely frustrating. In light of this, the BCC has downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy to 1.2%; if this becomes reality then they claim it will be the “weakest growth in a decade”. Interesting times, when conversely unemployment has also fallen to a 44-year low. But as I write this, on International Happiness Day, it’s best we get into a different mode and consider all the great things going on here in our wonderful county. Things are happening on the ground in Dorset which will help shape and influence our future prosperity. The Dorset LEP has launched its Local Industrial Strategy that will set out how Dorset can achieve its ambition for economic growth. We are in full support of this initiative and would urge Dorset’s business and industry leaders or groups that represent industry sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, tourism, creative technology, finance or agriculture to get involved and have your say. Three consultation events are happening across the county this month. To find out how you can engage go to www.dorsetlep.co.uk Bolstering our representation of the manufacturing sector on our own board we welcome Simon Boyd, Managing Director of REIDSteel who brings over 30 years of experience and has grown with the renowned structural steel company from a supplier through to a very hands-on Managing Director. Simon has been instrumental in influencing more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

government policy at both Westminster and Brussels level, to protect the interests of an industry which faces on-going challenges. Simon is a motivating leader and shares my focus on wellbeing in the workplace, being a strong advocate for this at REIDSteel. We are so fortunate to have such a robust board with complementary yet diverse skills, ensuring our members are represented with a 360 degree approach. We will do our very best to keep it that way. Recently Ouch Training and BWT hosted a wonderful event focusing on wellbeing in the workplace. The Chamber is proud to be a supporter of this and sincerely thank Hall & Woodhouse for their generous hospitality, accommodating us in their brewery in Blandford. Thank you to Ouch for creating such a fantastic event, which was attended by over 60 business people, who all gave great feedback about how useful it was. As a result, I am hoping to see more businesses promoting the ‘Midday Mile’ to their teams; 20 minutes of activity out in the natural environment during the working day makes a huge difference to resilience and productivity. Follow the likes of Greendale Construction and give it a go. The success of this has kick-started plans for further events giving local businesses tools and techniques to help themselves, and their employees, stay well. At the beginning of my tenure I suggested a Chamber Yoga event which proved hugely popular and provided a healthy way to network in a positive setting; everyone attending said it was a great way to start the day. Look out for more dates in the near future… we have started something really exciting! Thank you to everyone for your continued support and interest in the wellbeing focus, it’s so critical we

keep this high on the agenda. I mentioned in a previous issue that we need to find ways to attract talent to the area and to our businesses which go beyond the draw of our stunning natural landscape. Having a cultural offer and improved profile as a region is key to being a beacon for the stars who will make our businesses fit for the future. I strongly believe there is a chain reaction; so becoming known for our regeneration, cultural diversity and artistic credibility will surely make a difference to our recruitment and retention challenges. This is why the current Cultural Enquiry for the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole authority is so important to engage with on all levels. The business voice needs to be heard loudly throughout the short consultation period (which we are already well into). What do we need to make a difference when interviewing a prime candidate beyond the role and our own environments? What will make them feel fulfilled, inspired and simply happy to live here? I don’t believe the enquiry has been heard about widely enough, so please take a minute to check out www.culturalenquiry.co.uk, #culturalenquiry2019 on Twitter and contact the consultants, Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy, on culturalenquiry@tfconsultancy.co.uk with your views and suggestions. We may only have one shot at getting this right. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Until the next time, stay (manageably busy) and well…..

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Chief Executive’s Update – April 2019

This month I’d like to take the opportunity to update you on a number of areas we are focusing on as a Chamber. I’d like to briefly talk about Brexit. We’ve been exasperated by the lack of the ability of politicians to come together and support the Prime Minister in trying to secure the best exit deal for the UK and it seems incredible that in the 33 months since the 2016 referendum, we’ve had to ask the EU to agree to an extension to Brexit to avoid a no-deal. On a local level, we’ve been vocal regarding the huge negative impact of uncertainty on businesses, urging politicians to do the best thing for our businesses. Nationally, the British Chambers of Commerce have been strongly lobbying politicians to agree an exit deal that supports UK business. Many don’t realise we help Dorset businesses export £200 million worth of goods per year around the globe with a team of international trade experts dedicated to helping Dorset businesses develop new markets and export goods. We are on hand to help advise on Brexit issues and have several Brexit support tools for businesses on our website. Post Brexit there will still be huge growth opportunities for businesses through exporting and we’ll be doing our best to encourage and help businesses export. We have invested in the skills of our team and are now approved to deliver a Customs Declarations Service. Customs Declarations are required for all exports and imports outside of the EU and may apply to EU trade post Brexit. Dorset Chamber can now deliver a future-proof and HMRC-compliant Customs Declaration Service. Our Head of International Trade Rob Booth is now one of only ten people in the national Chamber network qualified to deliver Customs Declaration training to all businesses. Currently grants of up to 70% of the cost of training are available – contact us to find out more. To celebrate our 70 years as a Chamber of Commerce, June 6th has been set as the date for a 70th Anniversary Presidents Ball, sponsored by our longest serving members, Goadsby. This is instead of our annual Presidents Lunch and will be a spectacular evening with a three-course dinner, dancing and live music and will honour the many Presidents that have served Dorset Chamber. This promises to be a great evening and tickets are on sale now on our website. We’ve played a key role in helping develop the employability and life skills of young people in mainstream education over the last three years through our Young Chamber programme and this year will see us build on this as we found a new charity that will raise funds to help provide employability and life-skills support for young people in care and care leavers. We’ll be partnering with Dorset Community Foundation and the charity is likely to be called The Dorset Chamber Life Skills Trust. Research shows 40% of all care leavers aged 19 to 21yrs in England are not in employment, education or training and only 7% of children in care gain entry to university. Our aim, working closely with both Dorset local authorities, is to raise funds to support activities such as finding business mentors for young people in care and care leavers, finding supportive work placements and funding the delivery of 10

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employability workshops. We’ll ensure we don’t duplicate any existing provision and our support will be targeted where there are gaps in support. The idea has been welcomed by the local authorities and we feel we can really make a positive contribution to these young people’s lives. If you’d like to get involved, please let us know. On the issue of local authorities, we now have two unitary authorities for the county; Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. We believe this is a big step forward in terms of improving resource efficiency, streamlining services and enabling clear strategic plans for both the rural and urban areas of Dorset. I’ve had extremely positive meetings with both Chief Executives and pledged our support to work closely with them in delivering economic growth in Dorset. We’ve had some new arrivals in the Chamber. I’d like to welcome morebus and Dorset LEP as our newest Business Partners and welcome Alex Foster of Ward Goodman Financial Services and Paul Clarke of Hallmark Hotels as Dorset Chamber Ambassadors. We also recently welcomed Simon Boys of ReidSteel to our Board and Nicky Buust of HSBC joins our Board at our next meeting. We are going to be working closely with Dorset LEP on the consultation for the Local Industrial Strategy for Dorset. This is an important opportunity for Dorset businesses to have their input into the consultation on issues such as infrastructure, connectivity and skills and I urge all businesses to get involved. You can see more on the LEP website.

The Business Gateway service, funded by the Dorset LEP and delivered by Dorset Chamber, continues to perform a vital role in helping businesses find support and advice from both the public and private sector. If you need help around issue such as finance, people issues, marketing or IP, don’t hesitate to contact the Gateway. The support is free and you don’t need to be a Chamber member to access the service. I’m delighted to announce that after effectively re-branding and re-positioning Dorset Chamber over the last five years, the Chamber Board have agreed to the development of a new logo for Dorset Chamber. The new logo will reflect the modern, fresh and innovative Chamber we seek to be and we believe it is almost the final piece in our re-brand over the last few years. Finally I’d like to pay tribute to Robert Braithwaite, co-founder of Sunseeker and Bill Riddle, Vice President and Chairman of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, both of whom recently passed away. Robert was a truly visionary entrepreneur, building his first boat under the name

We now have two unitary authorities for the county, Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. We believe this is a big step forward in terms of improving resource efficiency and strategic planning.

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of Poole Powerboats, a business that would become Sunseeker, the iconic luxury yacht manufacturer based here in Poole. Bill Riddle made a tremendous contribution to the local business community through his role at Bournemouth Chamber as well as his position of Operations Manager at Castlepoint and was well-known and highly respected in the business community. Both Robert and Bill will be deeply missed.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and please don’t ever hesitate to contact me if you have any thoughts or ideas around supporting Dorset businesses you’d like to discuss.

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Dorset LEP’s Annual Business Conference Following the success of last year’s event, Dorset LEP will be hosting its annual business conference on Friday 24 May, 8.30am-12.30pm at Bournemouth University. The conference, expected to attract a significant number of local businesses and influencers, will examine the county’s economic outlook, issues, challenges and priorities for growth and productivity with a key focus on the development of Dorset’s LIS.

BCC comments on inflation figures

ommenting on the inflation statistics for February 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation picked-up for the first time since August 2018, with rising prices across a range of items including food and alcohol, placing the largest upward pressure on price growth in February. “Inflation is likely to drift higher in the coming months as the expected increase in Ofgem’s energy price cap in April enters the calculation. Businesses also continue to report that the cost of imported raw materials are rising. As these high input costs filter through supply chains, they could increase the upward pressure on consumer prices in the short-term. “Overall, the UK’s weakening economic outlook is likely to ensure that any increase in consumer prices would be largely transitory, and inflation is expected to remain close to the Bank of England’s 2% target for some time to come. “With the current trajectory for inflation largely benign, there remains sufficient scope to keep interest rates on hold through this year, particularly against a backdrop of increasing anxiety over Brexit and slowing economic growth. “The overriding priority must be for parliament to avoid a messy and disorderly departure from the EU, which would likely drive a marked drop in sterling and could significantly increase inflation and the cost pressure on businesses and consumers.” Dorset’s leading business support organisation has strengthened its board with a high calibre appointment from one of the county’s most successful exporters. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd as a nonexecutive director

hristchurch-based REIDsteel has exported to more than 140 countries to date and is a four times winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade). Simon joins as the chamber – Dorset’s voice of business – celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2019, while REIDsteel marks its centenary. Chief executive Ian Girling said: “Simon is a driven and astute business leader who will strengthen our already formidable board. “We are thrilled to welcome him as a nonexecutive director as the Chamber continues to expand, modernise and support the business community and local economy.” REIDsteel employs up to 400 people at peak times. It has the capability to design, manufacture and supply entire steel buildings including

their cladding and or glazing requirements anywhere in the UK, Europe and the world. Celebrating its centenary in 2019, REIDsteel is a longstanding chamber member and a Dorset Young Chamber and Dorset Business Awards sponsor. Simon said: “As a successful business with a century of trading to its name, it has been essential to maintain integrity, inclusiveness and a positive approach, which are values we share with the Chamber. One must always keep looking forward. “I am keen to play my part as the Dorset Chamber continues to modernise, grow and support the business community.”

The Dorset Chamber – the second largest in the South West – has more than 700 members representing 35,000 employees. Its board comprises chief executive Ian Girling, president Liz Willingham, chairperson of the chamber council Chris Slocock, past president Paul Tansey, senior vice-president Stephen Mills, junior vice-president Warren Munson, honorary solicitor Matthew Fretten, honorary treasurer James Robinson and nonexecutive directors Jason Gault, Caron Khan and Simon Boyd. 11

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New Carrier Welcomed At High-Flying Bournemouth Airport Two new seasonal routes to the Channel Islands take off this month as Bournemouth Airport welcomes a new carrier.

cottish airline Loganair is flying three times a week to Jersey – Monday, Friday and Saturday – and once a week on Saturdays to Guernsey, starting April 29. Both destinations will be served by Loganair’s 37-seat Embraer 135 jet, with the Jersey flight time at approximately 45 minutes and around 40 minutes for Guernsey. Stephen Gill, Managing Director of Bournemouth Airport, which is owned and operated by Regional & City Airports (RCA), the airports management division of Rigby Group plc, said: “We warmly welcome Loganair and its cabin crews to our growing regional airport, where 35 destinations in 15 countries are being served. “We anticipate keen interest in flights to Jersey and Guernsey from holidaymakers, weekenders and the business community across Dorset, west Hampshire and south Wiltshire.

“There is no doubt that quality carriers such as Loganair can see the benefits of operating from a customer-focused regional airport, providing convenience for passengers and saving on time and cost in travelling to alternative airports.” Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair’s Managing Director, said: “Our two new routes to Jersey and Guernsey will make travel to these popular leisure and corporate destinations more convenient for passengers within Bournemouth Airport’s large catchment area. “This will be our first commercial presence at Bournemouth Airport and we look forward to our ‘Tartan tails’ being a regular sight over the South Coast.” Last year the carrier rebranded, with tartan

tails for its aircraft and traditional tartan uniforms for cabin crew and ground staff. Founded in 1962 as Scotland’s airline, Loganair serves more than 40 routes across the UK, Republic of Ireland and Norway. Night mail flights for the Royal Mail are also provided. Awarded Airline of the Year 2018, Loganair has a range of fares, which all include 20kg of hold luggage, 6kg of hand luggage, assigned seats and complimentary drink and snack. There are child discounts. Full details on all-in fares at Loganair.co.uk

This will be our first commercial presence at Bournemouth Airport and we look forward to our ‘Tartan tails’ being a regular sight over the South Coast.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / YOUNG CHAMBER

Largest Dorset School STEM Event Kicks Off With A ‘Big Bang’ The first Big Bang science and engineering fair for Dorset children was held at the Tank Museum on Wednesday 13 March. 1,700 primary and secondary students arrived to see over 30 exhibitors showcasing the latest use of technology and science in the industry, making it the biggest event of its kind in the county to date. 14 secondary schools attended in the morning, and 13 primary and middle schools came for the afternoon session. They had a chance to get involved in interactive workshops and theatre shows, as well as learn about what a career in

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) could be like. Organisers held competitions to encourage students to get hands-on with their own STEM projects before the day. Senior school age children took part in an innovation competition, while primary age children were asked to design a responsibly sourced lunchbox. The winners are as follows:

Secondary Winners Name of School The Thomas Hardye School

Name of prize

Project name

Best Overall Project

Land Rover 4x4 in Schools - Panthers

Shaftesbury School Highly Commended Project

Using Technology and Engineering to solve the school’s recycling problem.

Bournemouth School

What size sprint spike is the best for sprinting?

Highly Commended Project

Queen Elizabeth's School Most Innovative Project

Magnetic Levitation 'The Transport of the Future.'

Bournemouth School

What flour is best for making bread?

Best Presentation

Shaftesbury School Best Presentation

Using Google expeditions AR to transport students to threatened environments such as the Great Barrier Reef

Primary Winners (Lunch Box) Holy Trinity Primary School

Best Overall Project

Hygienic Chopsticks

Holy Trinity Primary School

First Runner Up

Munch

Holy Trinity Primary School

Second Runner Up

Team Healthy

Overall winners Thomas Hardye School will now be entered into the national Big Bang competition.

osie Knapper, Senior Advisor for Schools and Learning at Dorset County Council said: “Events like this can really help children and young people get a hands-on taste of what a career in STEM could look like. They can see first-hand what skills and expertise they will need to be successful when they join the world of work. “For primary-aged children, the chance to take part in fun activities that help challenge stereotypes and broaden horizons can help them to

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make the link between what they are learning in school and the wider world. “Events like this also highlight the importance of supporting local employers to find their future talent.” Organised by Dorset County Council and hosted by the Tank Museum, Big Bang South West will return to the Tank Museum next year, promising another line-up of inspiring exhibitors, local and national businesses showcasing a wide range of STEM-related careers information. The Big Bang Fair is part of a programme of UK-wide events aimed

at getting children interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and showing them the career opportunities available in STEM. Big Bang @Dorset was a collaborative success with support from: The Tank Museum, Dorset LEP, Southern Universities Network (Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth University, University of Portsmouth, Southampton Solent University, University of Southampton and University of Winchester), Superior Seals, The Careers and Enterprise Company in Dorset, Dorset Councils Partnership (North Dorset District Council, Weymouth and Portland Council and West Dorset District Council), Dorset Chamber (Young Chamber), STEM Ambassadors, Dorset Engineering & Manufacturing Cluster, CSW Group and Atlas Elektronik.

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Expansion in Poole Audi’s Fleet Sales Poole Audi has appointed a new Fleet Sales Manager, Sam Cadwell, to lead the company’s local business team.

New Committee For Bournemouth Property Association Following the Bournemouth Property Association’s AGM last month, the first job on the agenda was to extend a very big thank you to the outgoing committee for their hard work during 2018. The committee then all stood down and the new 2019 Bournemouth Property Association committee were voted in. The successful candidates are: Aaron Barker of Gordon Barker Residential Lettings Sam Chapman of PKF Francis Clark Matthew Christopher from The Rund Partnership Hannah Dare of Steele Raymond Jordan Dearlove of Volsen Dario Di-Felice of Building Options Andrew Hargadon from Burns Property Management Chris Shephard from Bournemouth Borough Council George Long from Savills Claire Bunton of Dutton Gregory Nigel Soloman from Bennington Green The Officers remain unchanged: Chair – Alexandra Eaton, Owner of AE Marketing Solutions Vice Chair – Chris Kane, MD of Greendale Construction Vice Chair – Emily Coomber, Frettens Solicitors Treasurer – Roger Wareham, Partner at Saffrey Champness Alex Eaton, Chartered Marketer and Chair, said: “Last year was a great year for the Association. We organised and hosted twentythree events across the year and all were a great success. This is my third year in office as Chair and I will use it to continue to grow the relationships I have been nurturing with national and international organisations such as the RICS, RIBA and the CIOB. I am now looking at adding RTPI and ICE to the mix to cover all areas of the sector and make their events more accessible to all our members, whether they’re members of these organisations or not. “I am proud to be the BPA’s Chair again this year and will continue my mission to provide an increasing amount of quality events across the year and to attract more members. Our functions provide a very relaxed environment for members and guests to see each other and catch up with what’s going on, be it locally, nationally or worldwide.” The mission of the BPA is to bring together property professionals from all aspects of our industry across the region, to provide information, to encourage fruitful relationships and to create business opportunities for all members. The BPA – which is not for profit - now has 1000+ supporters from Weymouth and Dorchester, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Southampton and London areas. Its members include property professionals across all sectors. If you are involved in the property arena and are interested in attending any of the events. Further details can be obtained by visiting www.bpa-online.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Sam, who has significant experience within the automotive industry, is optimistic about the levels of new business for 2019: “This area’s businesses have shown themselves to be very innovative, with an abundance of successful digital and new media companies, supporting the well-known players within financial services, aviation and the university.” Sam explained: “There is a synergy between the ethos of these businesses, the technology found in every Audi and the high level of customer service we look to offer locally at Poole Audi. Whilst our in-house beauty salon, gym and drive-in servicing are indicative of the innovation we have brought to the sector, our long-standing business partnerships are testament to our commitment in fully supporting local companies.” Following the arrivals of the all-new A1 supermini and Q3 compact SUV, Poole Audi will welcome 19 new Audi models to market this year, including plug-in hybrid and electric variants. Theses lower emission models will benefit both the environment and the tax paid by businesses and company car drivers. Sam continued: “Our new electric models will match exceptional performance with suitability for everyday use. Not only that, but they will be highly attractive due to lower taxation. The e-tron SUV will cost a higher-rate tax payer just £48 per month in benefit-in-kind from April 2020, compared to

£500-£600 per month for a similarly sized, diesel-powered premium SUV with a list price around £40,000.” Sam’s strategy for 2019 is simple, to contact every medium and large company in the area, along with a significant number of smaller businesses: “We have a team of specialists who are looking to reach out to all local businesses and start a dialogue. With the wide range of products we have available, we can cater for virtually all requirements and our local business package makes these a strong financial proposition too. I want to really get the Poole Audi business team on the front foot and I am looking forward to meeting these local businesses, either at the showroom or at their premises.” Poole Audi was established in 2000 and employs 116 members of staff working out of its state-of-the-art Old Wareham Road showroom and workshops, and it is one of the largest Audi centres in Europe. Sam Cadwell is the company’s new Fleet Sales Manager.

A Visible Reminder To Switch From Oil And Gas

Some weeks ago, an oil rig arrived in Bournemouth bay and anchored 4 miles offshore, exactly where everyone in the area could see it. The reason it’s there is to test an area of the sea bed for oil and gas reserves. The permanent onshore extraction facility in Poole Harbour will drill horizontally into the deposits and pump it ashore. The rig itself has now disappeared, towed to its next project. Extracting oil and gas nearly always happens out of sight. This very visible presence of an oil rig – easily seen from our iSupply Energy office on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth - is a stark reminder of our continued reliance on fossil fuels. It’s not possible to stop using fossil fuels overnight. However, we must hasten the day that we can lead lives that don’t require fossil fuels to be burnt. The good news is that the UK’s carbon emissions have been driven down by 38 per cent since 1990. That’s the fastest decline of any developed country in the world. iSupply Energy are part of that success story. Our company mission is ‘Enabling fossil fuel free living within a generation’. Over the last ten years, the company we’re part of, Vattenfall, has invested £4bn in building renewable energy generation infrastructure and we supply 100% renewable electricity plans to homes around Britain. Anyone taking an energy plan with us is contributing to investment in a renewable future. iSupply Energy offers cheap gas, electricity and dual fuel tariffs www.isupplyenergy.co.uk 17

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The Rise Of The FOODIE The past year has seen Dorset’s leading event caterers – Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa – cater for around 350 events, from weddings to award ceremonies, corporate seminars and conferences, gala dinners, business lunches along with private parties and dinner parties, making them one of the most prolific event caterers in the South.

ne of the major highlights of their year was setting up The FOODIE Club, a club for local fine food & wine enthusiasts. Spotting a gap in the food experience market, their team have sold out their first three events. Tony Beales, Managing Director of Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, commented: “Starting something like FOODIE was a gamble, but the response has been incredible! We have hosted three FOODIE events so far, each with a completely different theme. They have all sold out, just showing that there really is a calling for these types of great experience evenings. We are looking forward to our next event on 5th July, which will be an Italian-style street party in our piazza… That’s going to be a really popular one!”

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Their team has won a series of local and national awards and accolades over the last 12 months, including being named Best Caterer at the National Wedding Industry Awards, and also a Gold Award at the South West Tourism Awards for Best Venue & Business Tourism for The Italian Villa at Compton Acres, which Beales Gourmet manage. The venue was also named Best Venue in the South West in the National Wedding Industry Awards. Tony and his team are hosting Le Festa di Piazza – a six course Italian FOODIE feast on Friday 5th July at The Italian Villa. Call the FOODIE hotline on 01202 700992 to book your tickets. Let Beales Gourmet make your next event WOW! www.bealesgourmet.com and www.the-italian-villa.co.uk .

OBITUARY

Robert Braithwaite CBE DL 1943-2019

Robert Braithwaite, one of the founders of Sunseeker International, a true entrepreneur and pioneer of the leisure marine industry, passed away in Dorset on 7th March having recently fought Alzheimer's. He was 75 years old.

obert was born in Hinkley, Leicestershire in May 1943 to Idris and Sybil Braithwaite and the middle child of three boys. His interest in boating was sparked by the family’s early holidays to Windermere in the Lake District where they owned a dinghy fitted with a little outboard motor. Growing up, his parents ran a successful drapery business in Otley, Yorkshire but it was Robert’s frequent ill health as a child that persuaded them to move nearer to the south coast in the late 1950s. Robert stated in later years that it was “funny how my sickness helped to make me successful”. Without that turn of events, it’s highly likely there would have never been a Sunseeker. Soon after moving, Robert’s father bought a 12-foot Tod dinghy from local businessman John Macklin who’d just started selling boats. The little Tod transformed Robert’s life. He’d never been on the open sea before and loved it. He just lived for boats and his health improved, so clearly the sea air was doing him some good. Robert’s father was also enjoying the sea and, eyeing a new opportunity went into business with Macklin in 1960. That was the beginning of Friar’s Cliff Marine, a small boat sales operation selling several foreign brands including Owens cruisers from the USA. Idris asked whether Robert could join and that is how the boat business became his life from the age of about 16. Initially, Robert worked as an engineer on outboard motors but

when the Owens brand ceased operations in Europe, Robert proposed that the company should not only sell other brands but start building their own boats to be in control of their destiny. With his partners support, Robert bought an Owens mould for a sporty 17 foot boat, the ‘Sovereign’, which was initially produced with the help of a small local company used to working in fibreglass called M. J. Fry; and so the boat building business began. In 1969, when boat production in-house became too big for the Friars Cliff premises the company moved to a waterside location in Poole and was re-named Poole Powerboats. By this time John Braithwaite, Robert’s boatmad younger brother had also joined the company and went on to become the company’s Design Director, retiring only last year. Boat production was ramped up with 20ft and 23ft models initially launched whilst every year brought new, larger, more exciting designs

suited to warmer Mediterranean boating. Innovations were legendary including race-derived hulls, the latest propulsion systems and on-board tender garages whilst cutting-edge design, incredible boat show exposure, novel marketing campaigns and a total focus on quality and customer service delivered ever-growing sales to a discerning clientele. Sales dealerships began to be appointed around Europe and in 1985, Poole Powerboats was renamed ‘Sunseeker International’ giving rise to the now iconic brand. The Sunseeker name also attracted EON Productions, producers of the Bond movies and Sunseeker boat models have starred in several iconic films, with Robert himself taking a cameo role in 2008 as James Bond’s boat driver in Quantum of Solace. As its Managing Director, the company grew from strength to strength, driven by his daring entrepreneurial spirit, eventually being sold to Dalian Wanda Group in 2013 and allowing Robert to take a more ambassadorial role that he relished. From humble beginnings, Sunseeker now employs c.2,600 people, building boats, yachts and super yachts from 38 to 161 feet; sold through a network of 120 sales and service locations in 74 countries. Over the decades that Sunseeker have been designing and building their distinctive craft, they have evolved from being a brand into a true icon. To own a Sunseeker has become an aspiration for many and an obsession to some; buying into a brand that makes the ultimate lifestyle statement. When only the best will do

in luxury and performance, Sunseeker provides it - via a worldwide network of approved Sunseeker distributors. Today, this extensive family of retail offices spans the globe, bringing immediacy of service to a world-class brand - a brand driven by the pursuit of perfection. Robert not only held the position of Chairman of the British Marine Federation on three occasions, he was made a ‘Freeman of the City of London’ by the The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights and was Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset. He was also awarded an MBE and later a CBE in recognition of his contribution to the marine industry, not to mention numerous Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for the wider business. He always shared his success and was a generous philanthropist, notably donating a vital new £3.5million da Vinci robot to Poole Hospital to support advanced keyhole surgery for cancer patients; the only hospital in the country, and one of only a handful in Europe, with access to such pioneering technology. Robert’s contribution to the marine industry globally was pivotal. He was inspirational to anyone who met him, recognised as a pioneer, a maverick, a true visionary; he changed the face of boating forever. Famously, Robert is quoted as saying: “When I was young I was told it was impossible to have a career in boats. I guess I proved them wrong.” As well as his loyal employees, Sunseeker dealers, clients and close friends, in Robert’s words “the Sunseeker family”, Robert leaves two daughters and four grandchildren.

A tribute to Bill Riddle The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce is grieving the loss of one of its longest-standing Officers, Bill Riddle. Bill had been an Officer of the Chamber for over eight years and his contribution to the work of the BCTC was endless. Roger Smith, BCTC President commented, "It is with deep personal sadness that the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce shares the news of the passing of our good friend and Chamber Vice President, Bill Riddle." Roger continues, "We have lost one of our most committed and longstanding Chamber Officers. The Executive Directors of the Board knew Bill very well and his contribution to supporting not only the Chamber but several professional organisations across the town for many years 22

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will be sorely missed. Our thoughts at this very sad time are with Bill's family who we will support in any way we can". Bill joined the Chamber Board in 2011 as an Executive Director and he was voted by the Board to become BCTC Chairman. In 2018, Bill became a Chamber Vice President and worked tirelessly towards improving the business environment across the town. He attended a wide variety of business and Council led events and meetings with the purpose of working on behalf of BCTC members to make Bournemouth a fantastic place to live and work. Bill will be missed not only by the Chamber but also by the wider business community.

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Nightmare On Recruitment Street! Mock Employment Tribunal Launches New HR Forum Courtroom drama came to Dorset when a mock employment tribunal was staged at Bournemouth & Poole College.

llis Jones Solicitors organised the ‘trial’ as part of a new Poole HR (Human Resources) Forum. The mock tribunal centred on an imaginary case and featured specialist barristers from 3PB, one of the UK's oldest and fourth largest chambers. It aimed to give a practical insight into the tribunal process and the law surrounding unfair dismissal. The audience included several HR management students from the college as well as HR professionals and also representatives from Ellis Jones and Rubicon. Kate Brooks, Partner, Solicitor and Head of Employment/HR Services at Ellis Jones, conducted the mock tribunal together with a specialist barrister. Kate said: “It allowed us to show examples of the documents that you can expect to see in a real-life tribunal as well as describe the steps needed to prepare for tribunal. It also gave an insight into how an employment tribunal is conducted, including the cross examination of a witness. “Mock events like this are a great way for people to see at first-hand the workings of an employment tribunal without actually being involved in the real thing.” Amy Edwards, a college HR student who works for Ellis Jones, acted as the claimant bringing the case for unfair dismissal. She said: “It was really insightful to see the correct process of a tribunal and how the barristers interpreted the case and tried to convince the judge of their arguments with in-depth questions. “The mock tribunal highlighted how not to conduct a disciplinary procedure and what happens if an employer gets their process wrong.” College lecturer Marion Atherton, who oversaw the event and teaches Human management, said: “We were delighted that Ellis Jones were able to visit the College and share their vast experience with our students. “Employment law is a vital part of our HR courses. This event represented an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about how unfair dismissal cases play out in the courtroom.” The new Poole HR Forum will meet every quarter and allow HR professionals to explore and discuss topics of interest. Each session will showcase a guest speaker discussing a topical HR, business or recruitment issue followed by the opportunity to network with peers and share advice and best practice. For more information: www.ellisjones.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Yes, this is a dramatic headline designed to catch your eye, but it pretty much sums up the recruitment market at the moment. Helen Stacey founder of Aspire Jobs urges employers to REALLY sit up and take notice. The race is on, and employers who are slow to change their thinking and their processes are missing out. In recruitment terms, things have changed, considerably in recent times and it’s getting harder! We’ve been talking about a ‘candidate driven market’ for the last few years, but the message is slow to get through to employers. Or, perhaps it’s the understanding of what it means that is missing. Unemployment is at a record low across the UK but particularly in the South – job opportunities are high – meaning that candidates can pick and choose the best opportunities – they are in the driving seat. So, it is up to employers to be the most attractive they can be. Not only in terms of their offer and package, but also in terms of their processes; right from the outset of advertising a job, through to making that all important job offer. In January 2019 there were a record 24 million full time jobs advertised in the UK and only 1.37 million unemployed – this is 68,000 less people than a year ago. Smarten up the interview process So, in this article, we’re identifying areas within the interview process where we think employers need to smarten up their thinking; Ok, so we’ve leapt over several stages of the recruitment process to get to this point, but let’s just assume for now that all the hard work of writing a great JD, advertising, screening, sifting and shortlisting has been done and et voila here we are with a list of candidates ready and waiting for an interview… (if only it were that easy!) Our advice for employers when it comes to planning their interview process is this… Identify your real business needs, determine what meeting those needs successfully, actually looks like. Avoid wasting time with lengthy processes that are unnecessarily time consuming – candidates will not stick around for this. Someone else is likely to be putting them through a far slicker process, that is more attractive and less time consuming. Speed and professionalism are critical here. Don’t throw in a surprise; be transparent about the process they will go through up front, so they can choose to enter the process or not. Your job is not to trick them to see if they can take it, your job is to identify if this person is the right fit for your business. Think about your business culture, your interview process should mirror it completely, so the candidate is buying into a true presentation, not a false start. Research your candidate – you expect them to do the same about your company, so it’s pertinent for you to do the same with them. Spend time with their CV, follow their career path and read between the lines. View their LinkedIn profiles - do their values and interests align with your company’s? Know as much as possible ahead of time, this shows due diligence, but also allows you to have a great conversation at interview with someone that you barely know. Employers who are flexible and accommodating to the availability of the candidate have more success that those who aren’t. Rigidity in terms

of interview days and times restricts your pool of available talent. Remember this candidate is probably already in a job role, so will find it tricky to get time off at short notice. Consider before and after hours interviews to widen your audience. Structured questions are essential, it’s reasonable to assume you will use a set of specific questions for each candidate you will see, however, the best interviewers listen hard to answers, and pick up markers for further probing questions. So, be prepared to go a little off piste. A long list of tedious questions can switch an applicant off. Make the interview a conversation, not an examination. The interview is about them not you, keep the conversation 90% them, 10% you (less if you can manage it). Be clear about next steps in the process, when and how long any next stage interview will take place and what will be expected. Tell them in advance if tests are required, don’t surprise candidates with this on the day. Follow up with every candidate, failing to do so is rude and unprofessional. Candidates won’t complain to you about this, but they will complain about you to others. This has a negative effect on your brand reputation. To summarise, candidates want employers to be authentic, to show integrity and to be completely transparent. An efficient process is an absolute must (employers must speed up the process), with personal and functional communication (make sure your online processes are slick and not onerous). A recent Hays report shows these interesting statistics: • Cumulatively, 71% of applicants would consider abandoning their application if the process took longer than 15 minutes. Employers on and offline processes are too long, deterring candidates from completing their applications • Applicants rate editing and submitting their CV as 90% important whereas employers’ rate this at only 41% • 63% of candidates say the people and culture of an organisation is the single most important consideration when deciding whether to apply or not • 61% of applicants have been discouraged from applying to a job after reading negative reviews online Poorly organised interviews is the reason for a low satisfaction rating at the decision stage. 25

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Associate Solicitor, Fiona Knight, And Solicitor, Charlotte Bunch, Have Joined Frettens’ Rapidly-Growing Commercial Property Team Partner, Oonagh McKinney, now heads one of the most experienced and largest specialist Commercial Property Teams in the area. “I am absolutely delighted to welcome both Fiona and Charlotte to the team. “Fiona is a very highly-regarded solicitor locally. She adds a wealth of experience, not just in commercial property, but also business development and management to the team, having been a Partner and Director at other local firms. “Charlotte is an extremely promising young solicitor, who we are sure will flourish in our wellbalanced and busy Commercial Property Team.” Fiona Knight is a well-respected senior solicitor with over 25 years of wide-ranging commercial and residential property expertise. She has acted for some of the area’s most important and prominent property developers and on major hotel, office, retail and industrial unit transactions. For the last 2 years, Fiona has worked as a locum, which included a period at Frettens: “Having worked at Frettens as a locum, I could see that the firm had quality clients and work and that the organisation and support at the firm was excellent. As a locum, I missed the ongoing contact and work with clients and seeing their transactions through from start to finish. Although I enjoyed the challenges of locum work, I also missed being part of a team and a firm on a permanent basis.” Charlotte Bunch undertook her training contract at a Southampton firm, having graduated from

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Southampton University. Whilst training, she attended the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where she was awarded a Distinction. Charlotte then qualified into commercial property in September 2017 having had over 2 years’ property experience. “I am delighted to have joined the strong and expanding Commercial Property Team. Frettens attracted me as a forward-thinking firm which recognises that setting a positive working environmental runs hand in hand with providing an excellent service to clients. The staff are

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approachable and friendly and I look forward to what the future brings.” Charlotte deals with all aspects of commercial property work including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, and secured lending. Fiona and Charlotte follow a number of experienced recent additions to the team, which has grown significantly in both size and reputation over the last couple of years. The Team is already recommended in the Legal 500, an independent industry guide, in which four of the existing solicitors are also personally recommended.

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Affiliated Town Chambers Bournemouth Ferndown Chamber of Commerce www.ferndownchamber.org.uk Chamber of Trade & Commerce www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce have been busy during January with students at the Arts University Bournemouth completing their work on Social Media CSR videos, we have a new CSR networking event starting in February and re-launch of the Chamber Benevolent Fund.

Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorchester Chamber For Business plays 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. It is this ethos, as well as community engagement, that sets the agenda for all of our activities – from networking breakfasts to learning lunches and employability initiatives.

Ferndown Chamber of Commerce works tirelessly to make Ferndown a great place to do business. We work with the Town Council and local organisations such as the Rotary Club to put on events in the town to bring the public and businesses closer together whilst promoting the town in a positive way.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Swanage Chamber has welcomed the footfall brought to Swanage by the visit from The Flying Scotsman, this brought a much needed custom to the town. Swanage Railway has many events this year, and continues to bring in visitors who return year after year.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

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

Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

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

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The Coastal Communities Fund award of £3.79 million has been approved by Jake Berry who is the minister responsible for allocating this fund. The Chamber worked alongside other organisations and the project was driven by Weymouth Area Development Trust in partnership with WPBC. The money will mainly be used for a purpose built Co-workspace with use for harbour businesses as well.

Member To Member Chamber Offers

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Meeting Room Investment at Hoburne Golf Club We are offering £25 off room hire. We have a room available to service meetings, small training sessions, seminars, company lunches and dinners, product launches or just a quiet peaceful room away from the office. Hire charges will be waivered if 12 delegates or more dine from our Buffet or Function menu. A full conference and refreshment menu can be sent on request and we are able to service most requirements. All catering is done in house by our own function team. For more information or to book the meeting room please contact a member of our Food & Beverage team on 01202 814088 or email luke.day@hoburne.com

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ESET Awarded PC Mag’s Reader’s Choice Award For Security Suites When it comes to cyber security, users need to be safe in the knowledge that all their devices – from their laptops to their phones and their wearables – are properly protected from the growing number of attackers looking to exploit potential weak points.

hat’s why we are thrilled to say readers of PC Mag have recognised ESET’s consumer facing offerings as “everything you need in a security suite.” ESET received the highest ratings from PC Mag survey respondents in a number of categories, including overall satisfaction (9.3) and likelihood to recommend (9.4). In fact, “no other company was rated as highly or recommended more enthusiastically than ESET”, reports PC Mag. This is, in part, due to the fact that ESET products do not slow systems down and respondents reported that they barely needed any further support once the suite was installed. ESET also received the highest rating among all suites for trust (9.3). This high level of trust that a security solution will be able to thwart potential risks has never been more important at a time when ransomware attacks 28

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and phishing scams, for example, are at an all-time high. Commenting on the ESET suite, one respondent commented saying: “It is the best security suite I have ever used. Requirements are minimal, it scans fast, catches anything trying to sneak in.” The Reader’s Choice Award is further testament to ESET’s commitment to develop and offer security solutions that enable everyone to enjoy safer technology – no matter where they are or which device they are using. It follows reviews from Which? last month, whereby ESET Internet Security and ESET Cyber Security Pro for Mac, were tested and awarded Which? Best Buy endorsements. In its review, Which? compared the product’s performance and it’s specification against exacting criteria. It also assessed whether the expectations of consumers are met when using the product. Only the topscoring products in the market are recognised as a Which? Best Buy, indicating ESET products’ high degree of excellence. /company/dorset-chamber/

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Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes

OUR NEW MEMBERS

FGP Systems ltd 20-22 Cumberland Drive, Granby Ind Est, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TB Contact 01305 773638 www.fgpltd.co.uk FGP Systems is the "One Stop Solution" for manufacturing within the aerospace and defence sectors. With over 40 years of expertise, FGP Systems prides itself on using the latest innovation and technology to help resolve our customers' requirements utilising the most productive processes and people to take the dream and produce the reality.

Creative Retail Solutions

2C Aston Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FE Contact 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk We offer bespoke refrigeration and shop fitting services to create food led retail environments while providing state of the art ideas, equipment and service. We are a unique and innovative company with in-house design facilities and established relationships with some of Europe's foremost refrigeration and shopfitting manufacturers.

Home-Start North Dorset Office 2, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH Contact 01258 473038 www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk Home-Start North Dorset is an independent registered charity that supports struggling families living in the North Dorset District Council area and where there is at least one child under five. We recruit and train local volunteers and carefully match them with local families who need support.

Continuum (Financial Services) LLP 22a Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8DX Contact 07738 206389 www.mycontinuum.co.uk I am an Independent Financial Adviser with Continuum - an award-winning national Financial Advice ﬁrm. My Mission is to provide lifetime ﬁnancial planning on pensions, investments and business tax where the client is the focal point of everything I do.

Peter Harding Wealth Management 36 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LP Contact 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management is a Principal Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management with offices in Canford Cliffs, Shaftesbury and Sherborne. With over 25 years' experience, our advisers deliver wealth management expertise to private individuals, trustees and businesses. The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of, and represents only, St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The title 'Partner Practice' is the marketing term used to describe St. James's Place representatives.

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36 Stourpaine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9AT Contact 07772 355726 www.innovationscouts.tech InnovationScouts.tech is a 'technology concierge', helping you research, discover and deliver technologies to achieve your innovation goals. With experience across wireless connectivity & 5G, IoT, Blockchain, AI, and SaaS, we also provide expert-led executive technology briefings to help your business be aware, prepare and take action.

Optimas Components Unit A, Acorn Office Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ Contact: 01202 865222 www.optimascomponents.com We are a leading global supplier of cable management components, fasteners, industrial consumables and tools. With over 50 years' experience in supplying quality components, we have earned a worldwide reputation for delivering outstanding customer service with technical and application support.

Work Well Hub 4 The Triangle, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PG Contact: 01202 987916 www.workwellhub.com Work Well Hub specialise in improving wellbeing, performance and retention through consultancy and training. We work with managers and business owners to create a great working environment where people are healthy, perform well and love the work they do.

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EMONA PARTNERS LTD. Flat 11 Seaview, 14 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1AZ Contact 07961 094428 www.emonapartners.co.uk We are a newly formed foreign trade company that imports & exports, mostly from China to Customs Union and/or third countries. The company has also made new investments in local commercial properties. 30

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Bayside Business Centre, 1 Sovereign Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB Contact 01202 022 108 www.octima.co.uk Octima provides outsourced marketing to small and medium sized businesses, championing your brand to your customers, new and existing. Our range of services include marketing strategy, social media, copywriting and PR, design, email and digital marketing, exhibition management and more.

Finch Group 2B Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY Contact: 01202 759725 www.finchgroup.net We offer comprehensive commercial insurance to give you peace of mind to trade effectively and efficiently, and, as a fully FCA regulated company you can be sure that your best interests are at the heart of all the decisions and advice we give.

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This years’ Innovation In Learning Award Saw Vocational College, Bluestone College, Take Silver Against Santander And EDF Energy For Their Efforts In Innovative Learning

Aetha Design Move To New Studio In Poole Quay Product Design Studio Aetha Design has overhauled Unit G’s distinctive industrial space in Poole’s West Quay to create their new design studio and workshop. Aetha Design – the Product Design Consultancy founded by Tom Parsons in 2018 has taken over 1,000 square feet of the industrial former boat yard which stretches right back to the harbour water’s edge in Poole Quay. Formerly a boat and marine yard, the area boasts a creative hub of engineers, designers and artists and was featured in the popular BBC television series Harbour Lives with Ben Fogle. The renovation focused on making the interior feel more like a design studio with separate office space for the team and a meeting space which leads into the workshop where the product designers have created a functional space consisting of 3D printers, tools and equipment that enables the team to work simultaneously on a variety of client projects. “The character of the area, being able to see the sea and watching the RNLI train on their lifeboats from our studio window while having a cup of tea, the vast degree of space we have here relative to our small team made the unit attractive for us when looking for a new studio space,” said Tom. “It has an extraordinary feel about it and it’s also super functional in terms of being able to have the workshop separate to our desk space.” “We wanted to respect what was still here but also include our grey and simple modernist layout,” he told Dorset Business. The Unit occupies a site on West Quay Road right in between the old and new bridges. The team can cycle, run or even paddle board to the new office, which suits them since they are all local and live within 5 miles from Poole Quay. The team have designed, built or made almost everything in the office space including the workshop desk layout and kitchen. “The challenge was to make the space suit us as a team as well as being a functional work space,” said Tom. “Every area has been thought about, as we wanted to ensure all the team are happy, which included the office dog.” Aetha Design is a full service product design consultancy made up of designers from Dyson with experience in consumer electronics, marine, beauty, homeware and lighting to name a few. They have also worked with a number of local businesses that match their values including Never Let Go (NLG) and The Memory Booth Company. They are hoping to grow their team within the next year and as Tom is a Bournemouth University Alumni they will probably look to recruit their team locally too. “I always knew we wanted to come back to Poole after leaving Bournemouth University. My wife and I met at university so we love it here. We hope that the business can grow and develop not only on a local level but also internationally. It is an exciting time for us, that is for sure!” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

The Learning Awards 2019 saw hundreds of entrants from around the globe competing for 15 awards categories. Leading global brands were pitched alongside first-time submissions from emerging companies, all competing to win one of the prestigious awards. The judges presented Bluestone College the Silver award for their innovative learning methods. Founded in 2017, Bluestone College has grown rapidly, providing vocational training for school leavers to those in their 60s in three core subjects – personal training, sports massage therapy and exercise referral. Bluestone College was entered for the Innovation in Learning Award. Trading for only 2 years, Bluestone was pitched against leading global brands such as EDF Energy and Santander. This award was open to any organisation that can demonstrate a unique and innovative contribution to the delivery of learning. Among other factors, judges were looking for organisations using new and ground-breaking ways to engage with learners, stimulate the creation of knowledge and integrate learning and work. Bluestone stood out from the other entrants due to the innovative way that their courses are delivered. Unlike many of their competitors, their bespoke courses, which are Ofqual-approved and YMCA-accredited, are delivered on-site in tutor-led, face-to-face small groups, run over 16 weeks with intensive full-day learning. Students also have access to state-of-the-art facilities thanks to Bluestone’s partnership with The Village Hotel Group. Joe Turner, Founder and CEO of Bluestone College, said: “It was a fantastic evening, and to be sat next to a college from America and a University from Australia was an honour for us as we only established Bluestone College just two years ago from our sofa! We’ve come such a long way in just two years – so to pick up an award such as this is just unbelievable.” Jim Bryant, Head of Education at Bluestone College, said: “This is a very proud moment for Bluestone College. For our hard work to be recognised within the industry is a big achievement, especially as Bluestone was only founded in 2017. Coming up against such established brands is flattering for a budding company like us. We look forward to continuing our innovative learning methods.” The Learning Awards were held at the world-renowned Dorchester Hotel in London, which was hosted by TV star, Claudia Winkleman. Attended by over 450 industry guests and finalists, the Awards were live-streamed across the globe. For more information on Bluestone College, visit bluestone.ac.uk

Let There Be Light.... Especially in these dark winter months, creating light in your home is essential says Charlotte Cox fitted furniture specialists of Custom World of Ferndown. When choosing interiors, it is important to consider how much natural light enters your room. Try not to block out or absorb any natural light but in fact enhance it as best you can through the choice of décor and furniture. Whilst there are many colours to choose from when selecting interiors, as a Designer, I always advise neutral calm tones. Splashes of colour can be added through soft furnishings and of course it is less expensive to replace when you fancy a change! In our experience, grey is still the colour of choice but this can be softened by choosing a warm cashmere tone. If you want to add darker colours then this can always be done by having a dark carcass and keeping the door and drawer fronts light. You also have the option to add lighting into our furniture. A simple strip light under a cupboard or a wall light integrated into your headboard will not just provide functional lighting, but help to create a warm and relaxing environment. And let’s not forget mirrors! Not only the perfect way to make a small space look bigger, they bounce light around the room. As they are our least expensive sliding door type it is a more affordable option than you think. For more tips come and speak to our Space Experts… www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk 33

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Mepham Enjoys Premier League Kicks AFC Bournemouth’s newest recruit Chris Mepham is already showing his commitment to the club ethos, by getting involved in one of the club’s community projects. Mepham was on hand to help make it a memorable night for over 35 children in the Premier League Kicks programme. Run by the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, the sessions are free of charge and are open to all. They’re held across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and welcome young players on a turnup-and-play basis to get involved with the game. For the second consecutive season the project in the Bournemouth area is proudly sponsored by Beales, one of Bournemouth’s most popular department stores and an official partner of the Community Sports Trust. As the project’s new ambassador, 21-year-old Mepham got stuck in, gave some coaching pointers and answered plenty of questions in a great evening on the astroturf pitches next door to Vitality Stadium.

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The defender said: "It’s really good to see young faces, seeing the smiles on their faces and them enjoying their football is something that’s really important. "It’s also important for football clubs to have that link in the community and this club is excellent at being a presence in the local area. "The kids have turned up to enjoy their football on a cold night and it’s been a really fun evening for us all." Tony Brown, CEO of Beales, added: "AFC Bournemouth always want to put something back into the community, and so do we as a proud sponsor of the project. The kids get an opportunity to become part of the team and work together, it’s worthwhile work and something we’re very proud to be involved in."

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Lauren Is Ready To Run Lauren Andrews, aged 21, from Wimborne will be running in the 39th Virgin London Marathon this April for Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities. Local girl Lauren has chosen to run the marathon in aid of the charity that supports children and adults living with disabilities because she is passionate about raising awareness of the challenges families face in rural Dorset. Lauren said: “The London Marathon has always been on my bucket list and I am very privileged to be running for Diverse Abilities. I can’t begin to understand the challenges families face when their child is born with a disability, but it’s great to know that a charity like Diverse Abilities is in the area to provide the vital support families need and give children and adults a fulfilling life, helping them to grow and develop during their lifetime.” As part of her fundraising target of £2,000 Lauren is holding various fundraising activities to reach her target and is already over 50 per cent of the way there. She recently held a bake sale where she raised £480! Lauren added: “As part of my challenge of running the marathon, I am looking forward to giving my bit back to the local community by raising, not only money, but awareness of the work Diverse Abilities do across the county. I am determined to reach both of my goals of completing the marathon in a good time and going above and beyond the fundraising target.” For those that were successful in the ballot and have their own place, you can choose to run for Diverse Abilities in the Virgin London Marathon, taking place on 28 April, and raise funds to support children and adults with disabilities in Dorset. For further information please call Amy McBrayne on 01202 718266 or visit www.diverseabilities.org.uk/events

Headway Walking Football Team Kitted Out By Coles Miller Walking football players who are overcoming brain injuries now have new kit thanks to Coles Miller Solicitors. Coles Miller has provided the new football strip for brain injury charity Headway’s walking football team in Poole. Dorset Sportsmen’s Lodge also donated £200 towards the kit. Headway is a UK-wide charity that provides vital support to brain injury survivors, their families and carers. Coles Miller Partner Adrian Cormack, a specialist brain injury solicitor, said: “People who have sustained serious head injuries need all the help that we as a community can give them. “Walking football is an excellent way for people to regain and maintain fitness, improve co-ordination, have fun and socialise. “It’s a very inclusive sport that – although often associated with older players – is suitable for all ages and abilities. “According to the rules of walking football, the ball should never go above head height. This minimises the chance of head injuries,” he added. Headway United trains at the County Ground in Blandford Close, Hamworthy. It is the headquarters of Dorset County Football Association which is keen to help make the sport more inclusive. Headway attracts around a dozen players to its training sessions. They

are all brain injury or stroke survivors. Some are referred by the NHS to help with their rehabilitation. The team is run by Headway Dorset operations manager Ade Stark and organiser Kev Tipper. Both are brain injury survivors. Mr Stark paid tribute to Coles Miller and Dorset Sportsmen’s Lodge: “We are extremely grateful for their support. “Walking football is a great opportunity for brain injury survivors to meet each other and socialise. It’s an escape – and it’s a great way to exercise,” he added. Coles Miller solicitors in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Broadstone and Wimborne help people who have suffered through personal injury or clinical negligence to claim compensation (‘no win no fee’) to fund their treatment and care. For further information, contact Coles Miller Marketing Manager Nick Balchin at the Poole office (01202 673011), nbalchin@coles-miller. co.uk, www.coles-miller.co.uk

Eazy Move For Ferndown Company A local company offering a range of horticultural services has seen such a massive demand in business over the last nine months that it has had to relocate to new premises. Eazy Garden, founded by Tom Clark in 2013, has recently moved into spacious accommodation on the first floor of Dana House in Spinneys Lane, Ferndown. Tom had previously worked out of an office at home with his wife and co-director Gemma. He said, “I started as a one man band, but when the business really took off last year, it became impractical to work from home. I had to take on an assistant, more team leaders and team members to cope with the additional work.” He also found it increasingly difficult to draw the divide line between work and home life. The new office, he says has plenty of scope for further expansion especially as new contracts are taking his business further afield. “The demand for grounds maintenance and 36

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Greendale Get Proactive With Mental Health

ifteen employees at Dorset Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited, have attended a mental health awareness course, with five staff also completing a mental health first aid course, in-line with the Company’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness of mental health in an industry where workers are three times more likely to commit suicide than the average UK male. Additionally, the Poole-based Company has introduced the ‘midday mile,’ where all staff are encouraged to join together daily for a walk around the surrounding area in a bid to promote good health and mental wellbeing, giving staff a break away from their desks, some fresh air and the chance to socialise with colleagues.

Maria Seabright, HR and finance director at Greendale Construction, explained: “Sadly, the UK construction industry sees more workers die by suicide than by falls. The challenging lifestyle which can involve long, demanding hours, and for some, weeks away from home whilst on-site, undoubtedly creates the stressful factors which contribute to poor mental health. In a workforce that is still predominantly male, specific risks associated with male mental health also need to be considered. Asking for help and opening up about emotions are just not things that come naturally to many of those working in the industry, and the combination of these factors results in many suffering in silence. “One in six of us has a mental health problem such as stress, anxiety or depression, yet one in five fear that disclosure could cost them their

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job. According to the Centre for Mental Health, 91 million days are lost each year due to mental health problems. We, as employers, have a duty of care to ensure the wellbeing of our staff. We all have mental health just as we have physical health, and both have their ups and downs. A minor health problem one day could be a major issue the next. “Construction thrives on change and teamwork, and at Greendale we want to embrace an environment where our managers understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with mental wellbeing. By attending these courses, we believe that our managers will be much more aware of any issues

that may arise regarding mental health within their teams and the people they manage. “We, as an organisation, want to promote positive mental wellbeing. This is incredibly important for us and we have therefore introduced the ‘midday mile,' where all staff are encouraged to join together daily for a walk around the surrounding area. This promotes good health and mental well-being, giving staff a break away from their desks, a bit of fresh air, and socialising with colleagues. This is an initiative that we learnt from Ouch Training Team after staff recently attended a Mental Health Awareness Course - something we would highly recommend to everyone.”

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The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership’s Bid Writing Support Service As part of the Dorset Gateway Business Support Service, the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Bid Writing Support Service is fully funded and aims to help highpotential or high-growth organisations to apply for funding, in line with the challenges set out in Dorset's Strategic Plan and the UK's modern Industrial Strategy.

Can you help any business with any application? The LEP’s Bid Writing Support Service can support any Dorset-based business that wants to compete for an eligible grant competition to scale-up their commercial offer and increase their productivity. What sort of applications does the service support? The Bid Writing Support Service can provide bid support for Dorset projects that are in line with the UK's modern Industrial Strategy and local priority areas for business growth. This tends to mean that any grant competition run by Innovate UK will be a good fit for our support. Other funders will also be acceptable too and can be reviewed on a case-bycase basis. What levels of support do you offer? What is the eligibility criteria for the support to be agreed? Up to 40 hours of support is available and the terms and conditions of using the service are set out on the Dorset LEP website’s Business Support pages. 40

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There is a simple triage process to help us decide which companies to support and to help us best manage the finite capacity of the service. The Dorset Gateway service can also check your bid. This is a comprehensive application checking service to help ensure that the application you have written meets a funder's criteria and make suggestions about how you might strengthen it. Can the service improve a company's chance of winning grant funding? Dorset Gateway’s Bid Writer, Kevin Brooks, has a wealth of experience and a very good track record of success in helping companies and other organisations win funding. Statistics show that application numbers for Dorset Businesses are currently the lowest in the South West region, with only 7% of Innovate UK funding coming to Dorset. However, a fully funded Bid Writing Support Service aims to provide Dorset businesses with the expert support they need to increase the numbers of businesses applying for grant competitions and /company/dorset-chamber/

improve their chances of winning when they do. The Government has pledged £4.7bn of Innovate UK funding over a four year period and the Dorset Gateway wants to help the wealth of brilliant businesses in county access this funding. What is the success rate for the DLEP Bid Writing Support Service to date? The DLEP’s Bid Writing Support Service has directly contacted over 200 Dorset companies and has conducted a series of outreach events to Dorset businesses on how to maximise their chances when applying for grant funding. Having supported several applications already, it is currently supporting four Innovate UK bids with a number of other proposals in the pipeline. Interested in finding out more? Please contact the Dorset Gateway: 01202 714 800 or visit the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s website: www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/business-support/

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Market Leader Gets Sales Boost From New Website

ingwood based IT Software Solutions encourage more sales in a competitive environment.” company, KFA Connect Ltd, has been The brief to KFA Connect was focused on the praised for providing a stress-free need for the Oxford-based Unicol team to be able website to boost online sales for Unicol to reduce the complexity of data manipulation on Engineering, the UK’s industry leading the unique product range so that even products company in the production of AV manufactured for one-off installations could be made available to others who may want to use the mounts and furniture. Unicol’s Managing Director universal, dedicated or custom mounting solutions. David Jopling says that the new website, replacing “Out of date IT systems, including websites, can one created just 3 years ago, was essential as over be impactful for both the company and the user. It’s 16% of the company’s sales are now generated important to have a less-click, less-hassle website through online transactions. “Our old website was not as easy to use or for us to update in comparison to other sites we had seen. With an inventory of over 6,000 products, we needed a system that allowed both new and regular customers within the audio visual industry to be able to simply and efficiently order the equipment they required,” said David Jopling. His team turned to a KFA Connect Ltd, in part because they talked like “humans and not geeky IT people”, although Richard Austin, Business Development Director admits that they are “bilingual in geek speak” when needed. “Whoever our clients are, they don’t need to understand how a Magento eCommerce system actually works, it’s more important that they know it will do what is required to encourage and secure a product sale in a way that is efficient for both the buyer and the product vendor,” said Richard Austin. “If Richard Austin with Unicol MD David Jopling that is not achieved, all the pretty imagery and marketing won’t help to

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Road, Bournemouth, has helped the Forest Holme Hospice Charity secure a donation of £1,500 from the Toyota Fund For A Better Tomorrow scheme.

Toyota’s Fund For A Better Tomorrow is a nationwide programme of grants that enable Toyota dealerships to apply for funding to support charities, schools and community projects in their local area. Westover Toyota put together a strong application in favour of supporting the Forest Holme Hospice Charity which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with cancer and other lifelimiting illnesses, as well as providing support and advice to carers, family and friends. The £1,500 donation awarded to the Forest Holme Hospice will support the charity with

its life-enhancing work and will fund counselling sessions for local people following their diagnosis of cancer, as well as bereavement support sessions for families who are coming to terms with life without their loved ones. Danny Ball, Head of Sales and Finance at Westover Toyota, who worked hard to negotiate the largest possible donation, explained: “At Westover Toyota we consider it important to be part of the local community and we’re delighted to have obtained funding from Toyota. The Hospice is a very worthy recipient of support from the Toyota fund, it does fantastic work helping those

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that makes our customers’ lives easier – after all, we’re here to support them!” said David Jopling. “Many of our online orders are made in the evening, so we wanted a tool that provides our customers with everything they need when they can’t pick up the phone - allowing them go to bed content knowing that they’ve ordered the right solutions from the right supplier!” For additional information visit www.kfa.co.uk.

with life-limiting illnesses. We look forward to seeing how the donation can help Forest Holme continue its vital, life-enhancing work in the local community.” Kirsty Perks from Forest Holme Hospice Charity said: “We are delighted to have received this donation from the Toyota Fund For A Better Tomorrow and are grateful to Danny and the team at Westover Toyota for their support. We rely heavily on donations and fundraising in order to provide vital services to local people who need it most. Support from businesses like Westover Toyota is essential in helping Forest Holme secure the funding to be here for future patients and their families during the most difficult time of their lives.” Launched in 2012, Toyota's Fund For A Better Tomorrow is enabling UK dealers such as Westover Toyota to support worthy causes and more than

200 projects have received support with more than £350,000 donated in the last three years alone. Established in 1923, the Westover Group operates from 28 locations across Dorset and Wiltshire and represents 15 vehicle manufacturers – Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Dacia, Fiat, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Nissan, Renault, Skoda and Toyota.

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Chamber launches Customs Declaration Training New international trade training has been launched to help businesses meet new customs requirements after the UK leaves the EU as new processes and documentation will be required. Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Customs Declaration Training programme will deliver flexible, bitesized e-learning modules, classroom courses and virtual classroom sessions. The sessions have been designed to assist customs agents, companies using customs agents or intermediaries in their customs declarations and offer clarity, avoid delays and unnecessary costs. Businesses can now sign up to the sessions, the first is being held on 30th April at Basepoint, Aviation Business Park in Christchurch. The next sessions will take place on 21st May and 25th of June. Head of International Trade services, Rob Booth is one of only ten people in the national Chamber network qualified to deliver the HMRC approved training to all businesses. 42

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Rob said: “Going forward, up-skilled people are the key to continued trading success and both the Chamber Customs Declaration service and the Customs Declaration Training will enable businesses to manage the impact of Brexit and the changes to customs declarations and procedures. “We are really excited about this new training as we can support businesses through significant changes that could be otherwise be challenging during the current Brexit climate. Our sessions are always friendly and open so we encourage businesses to sign up as soon as possible so they can take action going forward.” The international trade team helped more than 250 businesses export £200m worth of goods in the last year. /company/dorset-chamber/

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Spring Clean Your Business

iewers of Marie Kondo’s cleaning show on Netflix will already be in the grip of clean-fever. However, if you’ve not yet caught the bug, and with the days lengthening and tax returns receding in the rear-view mirror, there is no better time to blow out the cobwebs and springclean your business. If you are motivated to improve your business but struggle to find the time to step back and objectively review how things are going, there can be no better time to take on the support of a business mentor who has the experience to support you. Chamber member Dorset Business Mentoring offers owners of businesses of all structures, types and sectors 1:1 mentoring as well as a programme of skills development workshops. Developed through a partnership of private and public organisations this notfor-profit programme is funded to maximise accessibility. As one of the longest established and experienced mentoring programmes in the country, benefitting from 114 high-calibre mentors representing a vast scope of expertise in all sectors, the ability to match the needs of the business owner with the skill of the mentor is proven to be highly effective. “One of the first steps in the mentoring relationship is a holistic business review, presenting the golden opportunity to highlight areas to prioritise for a ‘Spring clean’. Dorset Business Mentor Andrew Brett has a strong track record in this area, having been helping businesses through Dorset Business Mentoring (Dormen) since 2010. We caught up with him to find out how he’ll be getting his clients ship-shape this Spring. ‘One of the many joys of being involved with Dormen is that I’ve been privileged to work with some really interesting and diverse businesses, and meet some fascinating people. One thing I try to impress on all of them is the value of outline routines and structures. A bit of attention in some key areas can bring real rewards. And like all chores, there is real satisfaction to be got from having completed them.” Here are some examples of the questions a mentor will typically work through: Company Dashboard – you’ve completed your tax return, but what did you learn? Take a look at your profit and loss report and balance sheet, what patterns can you see against previous years? Are there any emerging risks or issues that need attention? And where do you think you’ll be the same time next year? People – what are your top 3 challenges here? Will you be scaling up or scaling down? Are staff performing? Is staff morale high or low? What can be done? Are you up to date with current regulations? Customers – who are your potential and pending customers? How many more or what type do you need to deliver your strategy? And what will you do more and less of: what lessons have you learned from satisfied and dissatisfied customers? Strategy – where are you aiming and what’s your roadmap for getting there? What challenges and opportunities are on the horizon? And where are you exposed or weak and what are you going to do about it? Communications – people groan but this is the glue that binds a business together. How are you getting your message across, within and without the company? Are you choosing the right platforms for the right things? What’s working and what’s not? If you are interested to learn more Dorset Business Mentors are holding an exclusive event for Chamber Members in May. Members will have an opportunity to learn about the service, how a mentor could benefit their individual needs and have half an hour 1:1 with a matched mentor to discuss how they help. Members will be required to pre-register for a strictly limited number of places. If you’d like to talk to one of the team at Dorset Business Mentoring about working with a mentor in the meantime, please call the team on 01202 607 530. 44

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Contract Win For Innovative Hire - CarFest 2019 Innovative Hire, who have a range of bespoke furniture, structures, bars and theming will be back at both CarFest North and South this summer, after successfully renewing contracts with the festival’s owners, Brand Events. Stuart Hartley, Operations Manager of Innovative Hire says they were thrilled with the contract win: “We put in a lot of work last year to create the perfect areas requested by the client. The team went above and beyond adapting our structures to fulfil the needs of the client and to be on site for both festivals. The festival environment brings with it certain challenges and our team handled each one perfectly, which is exactly why the client has re-contracted us for 2019.” This was the first time Innovative Hire have worked together with Brand Events and Chris Evans on an event and their hope is this will now lead to work on their other festivals and events throughout the year. Having recently expanded the Pub in the Park festival to multiple sites, Innovative Hire feel it is the

perfect time to be winning contracts with the festival owners. Their range of event furniture, bars, structures and theming fits perfectly into this environment. Their White Box Structure was the key to winning the initial contract, which was used as a VIP area for the celebs at CarFest 2019. Comprised of 2 x 20ft converted shipping containers, which have hydraulic arms that open up a side of each container to create a second floor, it really is a stand-out structure. Available to book throughout the year, it is an ideal structure that can be installed quickly, will make an impression and its versatility means it can be used for a range of events. The entire range of event furniture, bars, structures, theming and props for any event are available to hire year-round and whilst the majority of events traditionally happen in the summer months, the collection is available to hire throughout the year. To find out more about the range of furniture, bars and structures go to www.innovativehire.co.uk

Haynes MarComs Opens In Dorset Tech and travel Marketing PR specialist, Ryan Haynes, has established Haynes MarComs LTD in Bournemouth to help companies build omnichannel marketing infrastructures. With a strong track record of building business profiles in specialist sectors, Haynes MarComs supports clients with strategic vision, multichannel marketing, content production, stakeholder engagement, media relations and industry profiling. Founder, Haynes, started out in broadcast journalism working at 2CRfm, BBC Radio One and LBC radio before leading largescale media campaigns within renowned PR agencies Lewis, Fleishman-Hillard, and Rooster PR. He has also led marketing and sales teams in-house for eRevMax and HomeAway. As a former director of marketing for an international tech company, Haynes understands the importance of underpinning any Marketing and PR activity with the business strategy to reach core goals. "Today marketing is more than advertising, it's how we capture the market's attention, tell a story and deliver an experience across all contact communication channels. We take an omnichannel approach so our clients can

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build a strong brand and relationships with buyers and stakeholders," said Haynes. "By returning to my hometown I hope to work with local technology, engineering and travel companies to support the area's economic growth and skills development." The Haynes MarComs portfolio includes a Silicon Valley-backed PropTech set to reinvent the property rental market, a B2B Travel Wholesaler experiencing 30% growth YoY, a Near Shore tech business from Lisbon's start-up hub and one of the Tech Track 100 Artificial Intelligence companies. www.ryanhaynesmarketing.com

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Our Head Of Business Engagement Steve Bulley Drives The Volkswagen e-Golf Tubeway Army sang ‘Are Friends Electric?’, in 1979, who would have imagined then that 40 years later we would be embracing fully electric cars? We hear a lot about hybrids but the pure electric market is somewhat quieter and in many cases, you have to settle for a space-age design. Not so with the Volkswagen e-Golf, it looks like any other from the Golf range and during my time with the car, it drives like any other Golf, just quieter. Inside it looks like any other Golf too; hopefully you are seeing the theme here. Under the outgoing NEDC testing regime, the e-Golf has an official range of 186 miles, with Volkswagen saying that translates to a real-world distance of 124 miles. For me, I quickly

learnt that you must adapt your driving style to get the best range. Driving without over accelerating, I managed a trip from the Chamber offices to Bournemouth and back and I used 2 miles worth of electricity. However, on the Upton Bypass doing the speed limit the battery was less kind. Overall, the real-world range is over the 100-mile mark, more than adequate for a local commute or town driving. The one area that really shocked me was the acceleration, it is instant, more Golf GTI than e-Golf. The ride is pure Golf and you are not making any sacrifices on space. There is little to mark down on this pure electric car. Where the technology is evolving is charging. The e-Golf will charge to 80% in just 45 minutes making a longer distance journey realistic providing there is a charger free and working. This is the second big anxiety with pure electric vehicles and an area where commonality of use and an increased number of charging points is required. So, would I buy one?… No, but only because I’d lease one. With advances in technology in three

years’ time the range will be higher, charging time shorter so owning one doesn’t make sense to me. With leases from around £320 per month for business users (+VAT) and a benefit in kind of 13% you could be paying as little as £72 per month in company car tax. Now that is attractive. Overall, I was impressed with the feel of the e-Golf and not having to compromise on the look of the iconic car is a bonus, add in some wheel spin and all in all I had a fun few days. I’d recommend any doubters to give an e-Golf a drive, you will be impressed.

PHC Support Vendee Globe Racer Pip Hare Poole Harbour Commissioners support Vendee Globe racer Pip Hare Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) is supporting Vendee Globe competitor, Pip Hare. The successful sailor and marine journalist, who hails from Poole, will be lining up in November 2020, along with 30 international skippers to single-handedly race her 60ft boat around the world, non-stop. The race will take in the three great capes; the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn. The course record for the race, which first took place in 1989, is 78 days. In 2001 Dame Ellen MacArthur came second in 94 days but no Brit has ever won the title. Kerrie Gray, Poole Harbour Commissioners Marinas Manager advised, “We are incredibly proud to be supporting Pip. We have given her a berth for her boat in the lead-up and preparations for this prestigious race and we are delighted that she has chosen to stay with us. We are keen to help her with her fundraising and introduce her to key partners in the area in order to enable her to seek out the necessary support and financial assistance that she needs. She has ambitious plans to break records and certainly has the determination and grit to do so!” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Pip enthused, “Poole Harbour is an incredible place to be based with my Vendee Globe Campaign and I am really delighted to be working in partnership with Poole Harbour Commissioners. Poole has everything the sailor could possibly need, it is full of natural beauty, sheltered, has great and diverse marina facilities, a comprehensive range of local business to support every sailing need and for me, it’s just a short hop out of the harbour into the open waters of Poole Bay where I can really let my 60ft boat go. “There are not many ports in the UK that could cater for the needs of this elite racing campaign and having this on my doorstep is a privilege.” Kerrie concluded, “We are delighted that Pip will be joining us and officially opening the Poole Harbour Boat Show which takes place from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June. At Poole Harbour Commissioners we would like to wish Pip and her team all the best in her mission to prepare for The Vendee Globe." You can follow Pip and other sailors on the Vendee Globe website www.vendeeglobe. org/en and on Pip’s racing website www. piphareoceanracing.com 45

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Awards Joy For Property Tax Specialists A firm of property tax specialists has been shortlisted as a finalist for a prestigious national award. Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry members E3 Consulting is a contender for the Best Independent Tax Consultancy Firm prize at the Tolley's Taxation Awards 2019. E3, which this year is concluding its 15th anniversary celebrations, is one of just five finalists for the sought-after award. It is the firm’s fourth shortlisting in the last 10 years – having previously won the category in 2011. E3 Consulting hit the headlines earlier this year when it was revealed it has generated more than £170 million of tax savings for clients while advising on £1.9 billion of project expenditures over it 15-year existence. Managing director Alun Oliver said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have again been shortlisted for this prestigious tax award. The E3 team has worked hard over the last 12 months to help our clients find their way through some truly complex tax

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legislation. “It’s always wonderful to have our expertise recognised at a national level, and amongst other industry leaders. “We see it very much the icing on the cake, given that we are just concluding our 15th anniversary celebrations, so this tops a fantastic year for the firm.” The awards are administered by Tolley, the century-old provider of practical tax and accountancy guidance, in-depth reference materials, exam training and exclusive market insights in the UK. Beginning in 2001, the awards quickly became recognised as marks of excellence within the tax sector due to the high quality and quantity of entries and the prizes are now soughtafter by UK tax professionals. Alun added: “Over the last 15 years, my wife and business co-founder Nicky and I have been proactive

employers investing equally with both technical and personal development skills for all our staff. “Underpinned by coaching and mentoring we have nurtured our hard-working team to consistently

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deliver the highest level of service to our clients. “Therefore it was fantastic to be able to include a wide cross section of clients’ testimonials as part of our submission.” The glitzy awards ceremony takes place on Thursday May 16 at London’s distinguished Hilton Hotel on Park Lane where the winners will be announced. E3 Consulting advises on project across the UK from both its Southampton and London offices, working with property investors, developers, owner occupiers and private family offices or investors to mitigate their tax through property tax allowances or other incentives, exemptions or reliefs.

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Chamber Members Join Forces To Launch New Website! February saw Digital Storm, long term Platinum business partners of the Dorset Chamber launch a new website for recently joined chamber members, Utility Point, a national utilities provider based in Poole.

tility Point is the energy company that rewards efficiency and loyalty and is committed to creating long-term sustainable value for everyone connected to their business. In order to fulfil this ambition, Utility Point understood that they needed to improve their current website offering and appointed Digital Storm to embark on the project. Utility Point found Digital Storm via recommendation through the Dorset Chamber from our very own, Head of Engagement, Steve Bulley.

The new website features a striking, modern and creative design and seeks to improve the customer experience through clear layouts and navigation. The clear UX focused design makes it easy for potential and existing customers to find the information that they are looking for quickly and efficiently and the improved content educates customers to make informed decisions. The website was developed using Wordpress as Utility Point required a site that used a content management system which would allow them to edit and maintain it themselves.

“We are pleased to have worked with Digital Storm as a creative partner for graphic design, website design and development. From the start they understood the needs of our business and our customer-focused approach. Using their experience and expertise we have together created a functional and attention-grabbing design that gives our customers a great user experience,” said Mark Harris, Head of Business Development at Utility Point. Utility Point has also chosen to embark on a marketing strategy with Digital Storm which began in March along with contracting them for

Project Promotes ‘Natural Sparkle’ For People In Dorset

orset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has launched an exciting new health and wellbeing project, ‘Natural Sparkle’. Supported by Southern Co-op, the project aims to provide a suite of nature-based activities that benefit both physical and mental wellbeing for local people and that will also help wildlife in the area. The project was launched last week at DWT’s Happy Bottom nature reserve in east Dorset, where volunteers from Southern Co-op

joined DWT volunteers to re-seed the community orchard with wildflowers. Volunteers were also taken on nature walks around the Corfe Barrow Nature park. Activities which are organised through the project will become part of Natural Choices* – a programme of nature-based activities from over 20 providers across Dorset - which is led by the Dorset Local Nature Partnership (LNP). The LNP is working with Dorset’s health services to raise the profile of the benefits of nature on our health and wellbeing.

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another website and graphic design work for their sister company Up Telecoms. “Digital Storm are extremely proud of this project, from the creative design to the fast turnaround, and we look forward to a successful ongoing relationship with Utility Point,” said Curtis Williams, Marketing Manager at Digital Storm. If you need any help with marketing, websites or design then please contact Digital Storm on 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Southern Co-op volunteers at Happy Bottom © Brian Bleese

DWT’s East Dorset Living Landscapes Manager, Nicki Brunt said, DWT’s East Dorset Living Landscapes Manager, Nicki Brunt said, “As part of the Natural Sparkle project we will be offering activities such as practical conservation volunteering, talks, walks and mindfulness sessions. By working in partnership through the Dorset LNP, the aim is to embed the wellbeing opportunities into the Dorset health system through health and social care professionals such as nurses and GPs. But these activities will benefit anyone wanting to have a healthy lifestyle and to help local wildlife at the same time.” The generous funding from Southern Co-op has also unlocked further funding for projects to link up Natural Sparkle’s activities in nature reserves and community green spaces, increasing the reach of the

project hugely in the first 2 years of delivery as a tool to prevent ill health, and support recovery through nature. Gemma Lacey, Southern Coop’s Director of Sustainability and Communications, said: “The work carried out by our Wildlife Trusts is absolutely incredible and gives people an opportunity to connect with our natural world. This project will bring a variety of positive impacts improving people’s health and wellbeing whilst also benefitting nature. “Being a regional, independent co-operative, improving our local communities is incredibly important to us and this is an exciting move forward in our commitment to securing a more sustainable future for everybody.” To find out more about Natural Choices activities on offer, visit www.livewelldorset.co.uk. 47

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Children Are Developing More Skills Than Ever At An Indoor ‘Skills For Life’ Village Thanks To A New Shop On The Block Visitors to the SafeWise project in Bournemouth can now pop into a Southern Co-op retail shop as part of the larger complex which includes roads and buildings to give children the ability to learn vital life skills. The Co-operative Food store, which comes complete with packaging and a community notice board, will teach youngsters about shopping and eating healthily. Year 2 children from Talbot Heath Junior School in Bournemouth were the latest to see the new store and their teacher Sue Verstage said they were “lucky to have this facility so close to us”. Sue said: “The children can practise the skills that they need to learn. The volunteers are absolutely fantastic and they take their time and teach the children so much that we couldn’t possibly do in the classroom. “In the shop, they’ve learnt what is safe to eat, what is good for them to eat. They also talked about how to keep healthy with exercise. The children were allowed to go around and chose from the shelf and fill up their baskets.” The charity Safewise has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and estimates that it has delivered key Skills for Life and safety education to 250,000 children at its centres in Bournemouth and Weymouth. Gemma Lacey, Southern Co-op’s Director for Sustainability and Communications, said: “We were absolutely blown away by the SafeWise centre and only too happy to fund and fit one of our stores inside. “The centre itself is vast and we are really pleased to be able to help the charity

continue to provide skills for life for people of all ages including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.” The Bournemouth learning village provides interactive scenarios in a vast indoor village complete with road, beach, train and street scene. There are also emergency scenarios including escaping a house fire and controlling the brakes on a train. Visitors are encouraged to ‘discuss, decide and do’ in realistic scenarios designed to build confidence and develop skills to enjoy active, fulfilled and safer lives. SafeWise Chief Executive, Rob Hattersley, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Southern Co-op has brought a store to the learning village in SafeWise Bournemouth, and I would like to thank them on behalf of the charity. “The store will be invaluable as we roll out skills for life programmes to many types of visitor, especially primary school children that visit as part of our new Junior Citizen programmes.” To find out more about the site, visit www.safewise.org.

Electronic Devices For Drivers Signals The End For Pen And Paper - And Improved Services For Coach Customers In The South Bournemouth-based Excelsior Coaches is taking its operations a step closer to being paperless - by issuing all its drivers with smart devices. The operator is keen to further improve its services, and says equipping its driving team with more efficient ways to carry out their work is a vital part of that. “Our aim, always, is to continue providing class-leading services,” said Excelsior general manager, Adam Keen. “These new devices, which dock into our coaches for hands-free operation, allow us to do just that. “Drivers can complete a number of tasks - including their first-use vehicle checks on an app, rather than having to fill in a physical form. They are also able to pay for parking via their smart devices. We’re pleased to be heading towards an end to pen and paper - and that can only be a good thing for the efficiency and quality of our services.” For more information about Excelsior, please visit excelsiorcoaches.com 48

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Great Results Start With Great Relationships How chamber members are working together to optimise their business When Dorset’s leading event catering business, Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, was looking to for improved IT infrastructure support, they used the network that they had built through DCCI and consulted IT experts Anytech Solutions. Tony Beales and his team got to know Chris Palmer and the Anytech team during the judging process of the Dorset Business Awards 2017, where Anytech were eventually crowned winners of the Outstanding Customer service category. Tony said: “When the time came for us to really ramp up our IT support and internet security, we went straight to Anytech. We had seen just how much their clients love dealing with them during the DBA judging process, and we wanted a provider who had our best IT interests at heart. Needless to say, since taking over our IT, network administration, internet security and cloud backup support, Chris and his team have impressed us with their excellent knowledge, creative troubleshooting, innovation and of course, their friendliness. They are very easy to do business with, because they took the time to understand our business and our intricate requirements. We now know that our systems are in great hands, and can focus on what we do best - delivering outstanding event catering across Dorset!” Chris Palmer added: “The Beales Gourmet are incredibly busy creating memorable events for their customers. They don’t have time to worry about the minutiae of their systems. We knew that we could add real value to their organisation by taking care of all of their IT needs and we knew that they were a forward-looking business that would embrace evolving their IT provision. We’ve already made some meaningful changes to their systems that will enable them to work smarter in the years ahead. This is what my team love to do: keep our clients protected and up to date – giving them the ability to focus squarely on what their clients love them for. As for our ongoing business relationship, we have also used Tony’s team to cater an event, so we’ve experienced their outstanding service – our businesses are somewhat of a kindred spirit when it comes to fantastic customer service – something we are both proud of.” If you want to focus on your business and leave the IT to the experts, call Anytech Solutions at 01202 460279 or visit anytechsolutions.com.

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Gender Pay Gap Discussed At TeamExecutive Event Providing businesses with the tools to tackle the gender pay gap and promote women in the workplace was the aim of a round table event organised by South coast-based executive search recruiter TeamExecutive. Guest speaker was Diana Parkes, a leading authority on women in the world of work, who gave up a corporate career to help women secure equal recognition in the workplace. The round table was held at the Poole HQ of Siemens, the world’s largest engineering business, which also sponsored the event. The delegates, all senior HR professionals, heard Diana report on the findings of her annual Women’s Sat Nav to Success online, highlighting the gender pay gap. Based on meticulous research, the survey provides employers with a clear picture of what they need to do to help women progress in their careers. Diana’s corporate career progressed through global organisations including Mars, Coca Cola and Carlsberg. It was after she was twice overlooked for board positions, which went to men who had no experience and were less qualified, that she decided her path lay in fighting gender inequality. She said: “That motivated me to try to make a difference so that fewer women face these challenges. There is no reason why women can’t be as effective as men. “My mission is to enable women to realise their potential across every stage of their career, working with the realities of leadership decisionmaking.” Diana added: “We know there is a gender pay gap and now we need to shift the debate to finding the solutions. “Getting the message across about what matters most and makes the 50

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most difference at events like this is vital – the HR leaders are the people with the hardest task, the practicalities of making things change.” Diana’s work in mentoring and training career women results in them securing pay rises and promotions when previously they may have not been bold enough to ask. Sponsor Siemens’ Head of Commodity Management Victoria Sargeant also addressed the event. Victoria leads Siemen’s Women @ Mobility network which aims to help the male-dominated company attract, retain and grow women in their workplace. Siemens has a programme called Male Allies, in which men lead by example in supporting their female colleagues and challenging inappropriate behaviour. Event organiser Sally Bennett, Executive Manager of TeamExecutive, said: “These round table events are an ideal way for HR leaders to come together to discuss common causes and create debate. “We’re grateful to Diana for providing an academic approach to tackling the gender pay gap, and the insight into Victoria’s best practice was extremely useful. “This was our first such event bringing Dorset business leaders together and we are looking forward to building on this foundation.” This year’s Women’s Sat Nav to Success survey has just been launched and can be accessed at womenssatnav.onlinesurveys. ac.uk/2019 For more information on TeamExecutive phone Sally Bennett on 01202 037 999.

Dorset consultant Rob Sowden of Business Cash Enabler reports a phenomenal government cashback for one of his software clients. Rob reports: “I set up the owner of this software/data analytics business 3 years ago on the HMRC Research & Development tax credit scheme and so far the business has received in excess of £250k cashback. “Many businesses and their advisors haven’t associated the R&D tax credit scheme with the digital sector, however, innovation including software development, writing APIs, algorithms, coding, Big Data analytics and app development, can all potentially meet the scheme criteria. PAYE and even costs incurred from offshore developers may qualify for cashback. “What catches many businesses out is that they believe this claim opportunity is an accountancy work-stream, resulting in low claim

values, whereas it is about technology. The service I introduced this client to required a specialist IT/software analyst to identify all of the qualifying activities permitted within legislation. “This client case is the tip of the iceberg. In the past 3 years I have been able to identify around £20m of missed qualifying expenditure that enabled businesses to benefit from this very generous government scheme. It is well worth asking for a free eligibility check, even if a business has previously benefited under the scheme, as claim values for the prior two accounting periods can often be uplifted by up to 200%, creating an unexpected and welcome cash injection to a business.” Business Cash Enabler provides a free service to companies wishing to check their eligibility under the R&D tax credit scheme. www.businesscashenabler.co.uk

Studio Shotz Celebrating Its 10th Year In Business Bournemouth-based photography business, Studio Shotz is celebrating its 10th year in business. In March 2009, Zelda de Hollander started business straight from university, trading as Studio Shotz, a high street based photographic studio in Southbourne. Zelda de Hollander gained her degree in Commercial Photography at The Arts University in Bournemouth after attending Twynham High School in Christchurch. The first half of Studio Shotz’s successful trading life was in Southbourne Grove, specialising in studio portraiture and family photo shoots. Zelda de Hollander, owner of Studio Shotz Photography, says: “I set up the high street photography studio at just 21 years old, straight after I’d graduated, and was lucky enough to stay trading on the high street for 5 years.” Research from Bloomberg, has shown that 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months and a full 80% of businesses fail in less than two years. These are staggering statistics. In 2014 Studio Shotz moved to become home-based so that the focus of the business could shift

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more towards commercial work and this enabled the business to become much more flexible. Zelda says: “Being based at home, I can work the hours that people need me and am not being restricted to the usual 9 – 5 shop hours. I loved my time trading from the high street, but working from home makes more sense for progressing my business.” “I’ve have had the privilege of working with some amazing local businesses and people over the last decade, including JP Morgan, Barclays Bank, The Telegraph, Dorset Chamber and Enterprise Nation. I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved in the past 10 years, and can’t wait to see what the next 10 have in store!” www.studioshotz.co.uk

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REIDsteel Celebrates Century Of Success A Dorset steel company founded in 1919 by Colonel John Reid, whose first structures included aircraft hangars for the famous French aviator Louis Bleriot, is this year celebrating its landmark centenary year. John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) linked up with the cross-Channel airman after he crash-landed in a field in France and used a cattle shed built by the firm to store his damaged aeroplane. Today the Christchurch-based business has become a leading international structural steel firm with the capability to design, manufacture and supply entire steel buildings including their cladding and glazing anywhere across the UK, Europe and worldwide. Over the past two years, REIDsteel has been working on its strategy to secure the company’s long term future and it has announced its plans for a multi-million pound investment in a new purpose built facility that will substantially increase its productivity. The plans will involve the company relocating within the Christchurch area, regarding which there will be a further announcement soon. The company is also working closely with stakeholders to turn its current site into a more suitable use for housing, which is much needed within the Christchurch area. Managing Director Simon Boyd said: “History recounts that Louis Bleriot after crash landing in a field in France used one of our steel cattle sheds, loosely interpreted as Hangar in French, as a

temporary shelter for his damaged biplane. “Impressed by the steel structure he immediately ordered three more for his growing aircraft fleet. “In doing so he set the wheels in motion for the formidable steel construction business that REIDsteel has become today. “We have some of the most advanced hangars worldwide to our name as well as a vast range of other high quality steel structures that include sports stadia, industrial buildings, warehouses, bridges, world-leading disaster resilient buildings and defensive structures. “We’re looking forward to a superb centenary year in which we will celebrate our past achievements and look to the future with confidence.” The company will be holding a party in May to mark this milestone with staff and special guests. Simon added: “REIDsteel has had to endure many tough times throughout the last century. “The company survived being bombed out of France during the Second World War, moving to England and finally setting up on its current site in Christchurch during the 1950s. “Michael Reid, who took on the running of the business from his father, had to deal with rationing

and steel shortages as well as the after effects of the war on the UK economy. “Our resilience has been down to maintaining the best quality service with integrity, along with the skills and hard work of our people over many years and our policy of placing innovation, customer care and staff involvement at the heart of everything we do. “We’ve led the way with new technologies and practices, including our patented Archspan Frame, while drawing on our century of experience to create the best and most suitable value engineered products.” As well as working throughout the UK, REIDsteel has won four Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (International Trade) and has exported to more than 140 countries to date on every continent, including some of the most remote locations in the world. If it is a building or structure made from steel, whether in the UK or abroad, then REIDsteel can design, manufacture and build it to the highest standards, as can be attested by many top brands such as Heineken, Coca Cola, Crown, Jaguar Land Rover, Gulfstream, Bombardier to name but a few. Visit www.reidsteel.com for more information.

Steele Raymond Advises On £2.75m Bristol Deal

ournemouth solicitors Steele Raymond have advised South Somerset District Council (SSDC) on the purchase of Linden House, in the affluent Bristol suburb of Clifton, for £2.75m. The purchase forms part of the Council’s Commercial Strategy which aims to enable the Council to be more commercial and business-like, and generate income whilst remaining focussed on their core purpose – to support and deliver for its communities. The property was initially marketed at £2.85m and was purchased with assistance from leading global real estate consultants, CBRE, and Dorset based solicitors, Steele Raymond. The purchase reflects a net initial yield of 7.00%. Comprising of 9,331 square feet of good quality, air conditioned office accommodation, Linden House is located within 200m of the

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commercial heart of Clifton. The property is currently tenanted by Galliford Try plc who have been in occupation since 2007. The legal aspects of the transaction were led by partner and Commercial Property Solicitor Jennifer Rogerson. Jennifer said:“We are delighted to have helped South Somerset District Council on the purchase of Linden House. It was pleasing to achieve such a swift turnaround for SSDC in the process with the timescales between bid and completion of the purchase being just 16 days.” Full details of the purchase can be found on the South Somerset District Council website. If you would like to discuss your commercial property or development requirements with our expert commercial property solicitors in Bournemouth, please contact Jennifer Rogerson on 01202 294 566. 51

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MARCH MEET THE CHAMBER AT MARSHAM COURT HOTEL Thursday 7th March 2019

Wendy Holden of BCHA, Elaine Wilkins of TRI Group and Kat Linsley Hood of Feel Amazing Ltd

Ian Cambrook of Pidela Consulting Ltd, Saladin of SJ Works and Jon Wood of Jon Wood FCCA

Chris Palmer of Anytech Solutions and James Dixon Box of Marsham Court Hotel

Corin Leadbitter of Nunet Ltd and Andrew Garaway of Alternative Route Vehicle Leasing

Katie Hedley of Hermitage Hotel and NEO Restaurant, Simon Rigby of Action Coach and Louise jones of Food for Thought Cookery School

Naomi Larry of Crystal Point Accountancy and Stephen Young of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Steven Barber of NHS Bournemouth and Poole / NHS Dorset, Marie Lane of St Edwards School and Gail Whitcher of NHS Bournemouth and Poole / NHS Dorset

Sheena Dayman of YMCA Bournemouth and Ian Girling of Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Peter Baerwinkel of Ramada Encore Bournemouth and Mike Howell of IT Support Business Ltd

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Simply Networking Time: 8:00am - 09:30am Date: 25th April 2019 Venue: Westover Lexus Price (+VAT): Free

Exporters Forum Date: 16th April 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge

May Networking Lunch Date: Thursday 16th May Time: 12.00pm - 14.00pm Venue: Dudsbury Golf Club Price (+VAT): Member £29.17, Non-member £37.50 Meet the ‘Virtual Chamber’ Date: Wednesday 22nd May Time: 16.00pm-17.45pm Venue: CentreVR Limited Price (+VAT): Free

June Business Breakfast Date: Tuesday 4th June Time: 8.00am - 10.00am Venue: Rick Stein Price (+VAT): Member £18.00, Non-member £28.00 70th Anniversary Ball Date: Thursday 6th June Time: 18.45pm - 23.00pm Venue: The Cumberland Hotel Price (+VAT): Member £50.00, Non-member £60.00 An Exclusive Taste of Mentoring in conjunction with DorMen Date: Wednesday 12th June Venue: The Village Hotel, Bournemouth Price (+VAT): Free more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

How to complete your export documents Date: 18th April 2019 Venue: How to complete your export documents Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00 Strategic goods and export licences Date: 24th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00 Export - Understanding the Paperwork Date: 25th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 Import procedures Date: 26th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00

How to Complete Customs Declarations Date: 30th April 2019 Venue: Basepoint Price (+VAT): Members £280.00, Non-Members £350.00

May Customs Procedures, Preference & Rules of Origin Date: 17th May 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 How to Complete Customs Declarations Date: 21st May 2019 Venue: Basepoint Price (+VAT): Members £280.00, Non-Members £350.00 Exporters Forum Date: 23rd May 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge

June Exporters Forum Date: 18th June 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge

Using Documentary Letters of Credit, Drafts and Bills Date: 20th June 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 How to Complete Customs Declarations Date: 25th June 2019 Venue: Basepoint Price (+VAT): Members £280.00, Non-Members £350.00

Members Training Academy Webinar: Data Protection & Privacy for Digital Marketers Date: 16th April 2019 Contact: 07833 297193 Venue: Online Webinar Mental Health First Aid England/ 2 day course Date: 25th April 2019 Contact: 08003 891314 Venue: 13c Riverside Park Creating Boardroom Brilliance Date: 16th May 2019 Contact: 01202 714800 Venue: Chamber House

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DORSET BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountants & Tax Advisors

Artist

Bookkeeping and Payroll

Albert Goodman, Leanne House, 6 Avon Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UX, 01305 722458, www.albertgoodman.co.uk

Anne Evans - Artist, 175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DQ, 07748 656093, www.annevans.co.uk

Certius Professional Services Limited, Gild House, 70-74 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6AW, 0800 6890794, www.certius.co.uk

Audio Visual Equipment

CrystalPoint Accountancy Ltd, 436-438 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AA, 01202 878688, www. crystalpointaccountancy.com

Filer Knapper LLP, 10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EF, 01202 483341, www.filerknapper.co.uk Frost and Company, Suite A, Paceycombe House, Paceycombe Way, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3WB, 01202 840225, www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants, Bank Court, Manor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DY, 01202 824500, www.grantsellers. co.uk Hill Osborne, Tower House, Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JH, 01202 678555, www.hill-osborne.co.uk Hixsons Business Enablers, 24 Cecil Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9EJ, 01202 520010, www.hixsons.co.uk Inspire Professional Services Limited, 37 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 717867, www.inspireaccountants. co.uk Mazars LLP, 5th Floor, Merck House, Seldown Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TW, 01202 680777, www.mazars.co.uk Morris Lane, 31-33 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 715950, www. morrislane.co.uk

Bournemouth Sony Centre, 18 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BY, 01202 292802, www.centresdirect.co.uk/ bournemouthsonycentre Quad Vision Ltd, Unit C17 Arena Business Centre, 9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown, Please Select , BH217WH, 01202 862325, www. quadvision.co.uk

Aviation Bournemouth Airport, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6SE, 01202 364114, www. bournemouthairport.com Cobham plc, Brook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BJ, 01202 882020, www. cobham.com

Milburn Finance, 41A Coronation Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1TW, 01202 535399, www.milburnfinance.com Ookkee, Studio 5, 18 Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ, 01202 283214, www.ookkee.co.uk

Branding & Design Creative Coup, The Echo, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ, 02085 793737, www.creativecoup.co.uk

Business Associations Bournemouth Property Association, c/o Frettens LLP, The Saxon Centre, 11 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PZ, 01202 786151, www.bpa-online.co.uk

DAeCO, Unit 9 Benridge Business Park, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BD, 01202 880302, www.daeco.co.uk

Poole Business Improvement District (BID), Poole Bid Ltd, 3 Winchester Place, North Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NX, 01202 308800, www.poolebid.com

FGP Systems ltd, 20-22 Cumberland drive, Granby Ind est, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TB, 01305 773638, www.fgpltd.co.uk

Wimborne BID, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS, 01202 888992, www.wimborne.info

Think Research, Suite 3 Branksome Park House, Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1ED, 01202 765 654, http://think.aero/

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

Banking

Action Coach, Tarrant Side, Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, DT11 8RX, 07590 673704, www.Actioncoach.co.uk/SimonRigby

Newton Magnus Ltd, Arrowsmith Court, Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AT, 01202 697611, www.newtonmagnus. com

HSBC, 2nd Floor, HSBC House, Mitchell Way, Southampton International Airport, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2XU, 07920 081917, www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

PKF Francis Clark, Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PW, 01202 663600, www.francisclark.co.uk

J.P.Morgan, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DA, 01202 342000, www. jpmorgan.com

AMS Ltd, Unit 6, St Stephens Court, 15-17 St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LA, 01202 652070, www.ams-ltd.com

Saffery Champness LLP, Midland House, 2 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QY, 01202 204742, www.saffery.com

Lloyds Banking Group, 1st Floor 3 Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ, 02380 718324, www.lloydsbankinggroup. co.uk

Aspirin Business Solutions, 74 Fontmell Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8NP, 01202 801187, www.aspirinbusiness.com

Schofields Chartered Accountants, 6th Floor, Dean Park House, Dean Park Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1HP, 01202 555785, www.schofieldsonline.co.uk

NatWest Bank Plc, Ground Floor Link House, 25 West Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1LD, 01202 355831, www.natwest.com

Smith and Williamson Southampton, Cumberland House, 15-17 Cumberland Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG, 023 8082 7600, www.smithandwilliamson.com

Santander Corporate Banking, Santander Corporate Centre, 43-45 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RH, 05511 440251, www.santandercb.co.uk

Tragor Ltd, Isis Business Centre, Sovereign Business Park, 48 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB, 01202 680914, www.tragor.co.uk

Bars & Restaurants

Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants, 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SF, 01202 875900, www.wardgoodman. co.uk

Banque & Bohem, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PW, 01202 381769, www.banqueandbohem.co.uk

Air Conditioning

Brewhouse & Kitchen Micro Brewery and Pub, 152-154 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LU, 01202 055209, www. brewhouseandkitchen.com

Meridian Air Conditioning, 529 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AQ, 01202 582286, www.meridianaircon.co.uk

Mai Tai, 16-18 Bournemouth Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0ES, 01202 733881, www.maitaicocktailbar.com

Architects

Revolution Bars, 163 167 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JU, 01202 232132, https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/ bar/bournemouth/

ECA, Second Floor, 14 High Street , Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP, 01202 675152, www.eca-p.com Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Unit J1 The Fulcrum Business Park, Wantage Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 723157, www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk QP Architecture, 25a High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AB, 01202 484642, www.qparchitecture.com Western Design Architects, 12 The Granary, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JF, 01258 830675, www. westerndesignarchitects.com

Rick Stein, 10-14 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QB, 01202 283000, www.rickstein.com

Amanda J Green Ltd, 7 Avenue Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5QH, 07976 613553, www.ajgleadership.com

Bidbetter Ltd, 11 Woodside Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9JH, 07944 847014/01202 237506, www.bid-better.co.uk Boardroom Evolution Limited, Chamber House, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07477 013299, www.boardroomevolution.com Brian G Ford FCA, 9 St Ives Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2JX, 01425 472749 Business Coaching Dorset Ltd, 1a Spencer Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ET, 07973 137470, www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk Business Doctors, 67 Porchester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JX, 07469 937793, www.businessdoctors.co.uk/davidjeans Carlton Academy, Abchurch Chambers, 24st Peters Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2LN, 01202 028014, www.carlton.academy CentreVR Limited, Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1EP, 01202 372372, www.centrevr.co.uk DELTA Group, 106 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AN, 01202 690348, www.deltagroup.co.uk

G W A, Hunters Moon, Warren Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2AS, 01425 489533 Gormley Green Group, C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07912 652240, www.helengormley.co.uk HANTEC SYSTEMS LIMITED, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FD, 023 8166 1995, www.hantec.co.uk Here to There - Business Coaching & Marketing Consultants, 32 Lonnen Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AX, 07786 918192/ 07989 41705, www.heretothere. me.uk Icon Business Solutions, 17 Gladstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2LY, 07467 952352, www.iconbusinesssolutions.com insight6, The Parsonage, Wilsford, Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7BL, 07887 554898, insight6.com Intelligent Land, The Studio, Ferndown Forest Golf Club, Forest Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9PH, 01202 570471, www.intel-land.com J R L Coaching and Consulting, 29 Sandykeld, 26 Manor Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3EZ, 07795 202982, www. jrlcoaching.co.uk KIMCO, 6 Wimborne Road , Walford, Walford Bridge, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NN, 01202 888549 Mmm Thoughtful Business, 18 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1VW, 07879 400072, www.mmmthoughtfulbusiness.com Pidela Consulting Ltd, 1 The Green, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EX, 07866 360334, www.pidela.co.uk Pt Learning & Development, 133 Middlehill Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HL, 01202 981293, www.ptlearning.co.uk Quay Development Coaching, 64 Tarn Drive, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DQ, 01202 690415, www. quaydevelopmentcoaching.com Road To Results, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07730 620073, www.roadtoresults.com Sam Howell Consultancy Ltd, 307-315 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8BX, 01202 403955, http://sam-howell. co.uk/ Sheridan Lake Associates, 8 Inveravon, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NU, 07831 310613, www.coachingmentoring. co.uk The Arts Development Company, The Little Keep, Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT11SQ, 01305 224901, www. theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk Transitions Life Coaching, 38 Avon Castle Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2BB, 01425 472354, www.transitionslifecoaching. co.uk Trisha Lewis Communication Coaching, Danes Court, Stourwood Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3PN, 01202 243139, www. trishalewis.com Wessex Ventures Limited, Penngrove House, 38 Dudbury Avenue, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8DU, 07768 703809, www. wessexventures.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency

The Cliff, 6 Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7HX, 01202 492921, www.thecliffcanfordcliffs.co.uk

Dorset Business Mentoring, Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7JF, 01202 607530, www. dormen.org.uk

The West Hants Club, Roslin Road South, Bournemouth, Please Select , BH3 7EF, 01202 519455, www.westhants.co.uk

Dorset Growth Hub, Arena Business centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ, 07834 734410, www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk

Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group, Enterprise House, Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB, 02382 022900, www.lcbsg.co.uk

Westbeach, 23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 587785, www.westbeach.co.uk

E-Tel Express (UK), Kingsland House, 514 Wimborne Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NG, 01202 874156, www.e-telexpress.com

TRI Group, Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202983358/07947 276222

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Business Support Delivery Partners

Catering & Catering Equipment

Care South, 39 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 712400, www. care-south.co.uk

YTKO, 63 Darracott Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AY, 07557 379609, www.getsetforgrowth.com/eastdorset

Beales Gourmet Ltd , Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES, 01202 700992, www.bealesgourmet. com/www.the-italian-villa.co.uk

Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole, West Wing, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DX, 01202 290967, www.bournemouthcab.co.uk

Business Support Services

Comax Ltd, Yeoman Road, Forest Gate Business Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3FA, 01202 684111, www.comaxuk.com

BBX UK, Unit 3 Churchill Court, 33 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4HN, 03333 661020, www.bbxuk.com

Guarantee Laundries Ltd, 2 Pinesway, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RN, 01935 812118, www.guarantee-laundries. co.uk

Diverse Abilities Plus, Unit C, Acorn Business Park, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 718266, www. diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk

The Grove Hotel Bournemouth, 2 Grove Road, East Cliffe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AU, 01202 552233, www. thegrovebournemouth.co.uk

Dorset Community Foundation, The Spire, High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1DF, 01202 670815, www.dorsetcommunityfoundation. org

Wessex Heartbeat, PO Box 270, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6GE, 02380 706095, www.heartbeat.co.uk

Dorset Mind, 3 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 315329, www.dorsetmind.uk

Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Mount Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3QE, 01823 250110, www. wessex-rfca.org.uk

BNI Dorset Ltd, DHL Tradeteam Building, Nutsey Lane, Calmore Industrial Est, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3NB, 07887 553242, www.bnidorset.co.uk

Hospitality Hire Ltd, The Glenmore Centre, Unit 23, Fancy Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FB, 01202 612336

Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District, 26 Ashley Road, Boscombe, Dorset, BH1 4LH, 07968 578074, www.coastalbid.co.uk

Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services, 23 Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QJ, 01747 851585, www. stalbridge-linen.com

Business Consultant CEO - Juliet Beardsley, 13 Kyrchil Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RU, 07810 884203

Molecular Magic Creative Catering, 8 Richmond Wood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9DH, 07845 646204, www. molecularmagic.co

Dorset Reclaim, 85 Stanley Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4SD, 01202 773384, www.dorsetreclaim. org.uk

Signature Catering, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2ET, 01425 477665, www. signaturecateringco.co.uk

Dorset Wildlife Trust, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA, 01305 217987, www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

Contemporary PA, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01305 470021/07500 833602, www. thecontemporarypa.co.uk Dorset Business Angels, 96 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JU, 01202 706 975, www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Echo-U South Limited, Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NE, 01202 355553, www.echo-u.co.uk Eskimo Epos, The Old Dairy, Parley Greenlane, Parley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BB, 01202 477111, www.eskimoepos. com Evolve, 37 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 07737 325514, evolvemembers. com Flavourfy Digital, 48 Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DS, 07833 297193, www.flavourfydigital.co.uk Flexible Project Management, 87 Clarendon Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9HT, 07710 454065, www.flexiblepm.co.uk Gradient (Europe) Ltd, 13 Copsewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9NG, 07595 264368, www.gradient.uk.com IMSM - ISO Specialists, 79 East Morden, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7DL, 07823 332895, www.imsm.com Kirks Insolvency, Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ, 01202 606400, www.kirks.co.uk Law Point, Platinum House, 23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 729444, www.law-point.co.uk Security and Fraud Experts (SAFE), Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU, 01305 361199, www. securityandfraudexperts.org.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Chamber House, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 802863, www.thepassionatepa.co.uk We Write Bids, 17 Sancreed Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ, 01202 385585, www. wewritebids.co.uk

Car Parking Britannia Parking Group LTD, 7th Floor, County Gates House, 300 Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1AZ, 01202 555888, www.britpark.com

Chamber of Commerce BCTC, 639 Wimborne Road , 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth , Dorset, BH9 2AR , 07710 670466, www.bournemouthchamber. org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, PO Box 7388, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 9FJ, 01305 360293, www.dorchesterchamber. co.uk Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber House, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 714800, www.dcci.co.uk Ferndown Chamber of Commerce, 53 Casterbridge Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8LJ, 01202 912182, www.ferndownchamber. org.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JE, 01747 850059/01747 853957, www. shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, C/O Hunts Accountants, The Old Pump House, Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3RX, 07594-805013, https:// sherbornechamber.co.uk/ Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Equity House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX, 01823 444924, www. somerset-chamber.co.uk

Faithworks Wessex, Heron Court Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1DE, 01202 429037, www.faithworkswessex. org.uk Help and Care, Pokesdown Centre, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DL, 0300 111 3303, www.helpandcare. org.uk Home-Start North Dorset, Office 2, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Please Select , DT10 1FH, 01258 473038, www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, Barclays House, 1 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BB, 01202 644220, www.juliashouse.org Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG, 01202 781320, www. lighthousepoole.co.uk Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle Rescue and Visitor Centre, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ, 01929 477070, www.margaretgreenanimalrescue. org.uk Marie Curie, 101 North Road, St Andrews, Bristol, Avon, BS6 5AQ, 01179 420429, www. mariecurie.org.uk Pavilion Dance South West, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU, 01202 203637, www.pdsw.org.uk Pivotal Housing Association, C J House, 9 Central Business Park, Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SJ, 01202 306070, www.pivotalhomesgroup.com

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, C/O Albert Goodman, Leanne House, East Wing Ground floor 6 Avon Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UX, 01305 774629, http://www.wpchamber.co.uk/

Poole CVS, Beach House, 28-30 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BU, 01202 682046, www.poolecvs.org.uk

Charity Ansbury, 3 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SH, 01202 677557, www.ansbury.co.uk Autism Wessex, 22 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QL, 01202 483360, www. autismwessex.org.uk

Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder, First Floor, 5 Trinity House, 161 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JW, 01202 233463, www.carehomebedfinder.co.uk

Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Castlelane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DS, 01202 704060, www.bournemouthhospitalcharity. org

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Education Development Trust, 1580 Parkway Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AG, 01329 559170, www.educationdevelopmenttrust. com

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, 12 Bon Accord Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2DS, 07966 462974, www. swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk

BCHA, St Swithuns House, 21 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS, 01202 410500, www.bcha.org.uk

Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre, PO BOX 7697, , POOLE, Dorset, BH159GN, 01202 308840, www.dorsetrapecrisis.org

Poole Hospital Charity, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB, 01202 448449, www.poolehospitalcharity.co.uk Prama Foundation, Moran House, 1 Holes Bay Park, Stert Ave West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AA, 01202 207300, www. pramafoundation.org.uk Rotary Wessex, C/O DG Rotary Wessex 2016/17 Chris Slocock, The Old Church House, 5 Mill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JQ, 01202 882277, www.rotary.org SafeWise, Unit 1 Roundways, Elliott Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8JJ, 01202 591330, www.safewise.org Talbot Village Trust, 5 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NL, 01202 338551, http://www.talbotvillagetrust.org/

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The Dorset Childrens Foundation, 695696 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6AF, 01202 390011, www.thedcf. org The Fletcher Foundation, 101 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU, 01202 873271, www.thefletcherfoundation.org.uk

YMCA Bournemouth, 56 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BS, 01202 290451, www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk Youth Cancer Trust, Tracy Ann House, 5 Studland Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8HZ, 01202 763591, www. youthcancertrust.org

Cinema ODEON Business, Exeter Cres, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AU, 02077 661895, www.odeonevents.co.uk

Cleaning Services AMS Cleaning Ltd, 18 Twin Oaks Close, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8JF, 01202 600611, www.amsclean.co.uk Domestic Angels, 15 Burleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5DZ, 01202 267350, www.domestic-angels. com Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Unit 21 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX, 01202 986700, www. dorsetcommercialcleaning.com Supreme Exterior Clean Ltd, Barrons Road, Bearwood, Dorset, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9RP, 01202 035713, www. supremeexteriorclean.co.uk

Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd, Unit 2A, Railway Triangle Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PJ, 01305 267938, www. achesonconstruction.com Align Property Consultants Limited, Arena Business Centre (E2), Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FP, 01202 695777, www.align.co.uk Bennington Green Ltd, The Pagoda, 30 Avenue Road, , , Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5SL, 01202 766584, www.benningtongreen. co.uk Building Options Ltd, Suite 4 Business Centre, Store & Secure House, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BL, 01202 798428, www.buildingoptions.co.uk CI Projects - Commercial & Industrial Project Managment, Basepoint, 1 Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD, 01962 832622, www.ci-p.co.uk Colmar Construction Construction (Poole) Ltd, Suite 2 Hamilton Court, 1-3 Alum Chine Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8DT, 01202 611211, www. colmarpoole.com Cowling and West, The White House, 170 Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP, 01202 558262, www. cowlingandwest.co.uk Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, 7 Arrowsmith Court, Station Approach, Broadstone, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AX, 01202 600900, www.gapltd.eu.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AX, 01202 697341, www. ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Unit 6, Old Generator House, Bourne Valley Rd, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DZ, 01202 764551, www.greendaleconstruction.com Mata Construction, 1 Princess Court, Princess Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JG, 01202 403133, www.mataconstruction.co.uk MC Plan and Site Services Ltd, Suite 6 Stanley House, 3 Fleets Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AJ, 01202 744966, www. mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk MEH Construction Management Ltd, The Yard, Creekmoor, , , Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BL, 01202 766732, www.meh-construction.co.uk Morgan Sindall, 8 St Stephens Court, 15-17 St Stephens Road, Poole, Dorset, BH2 6LA, 07970 400508, www.morgansindall.com

Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, 11/13 Bridge Street, Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DB, 01258 859900, www.shopfittingwarehouse. co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, 2 Lydiard Fields, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8UB, 01793 439166, www.clarendonsf.com

iSupply Energy, Richmond House, Richmond Hill, Keeble Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EZ, 01202 209483, www. isupplyenergy.co.uk

De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath Industrial Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LS, 01202 620888 Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., 10 Holton Road, Holton Heath Ind. Est., Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT, 08453 899462, www. fireboy-xintex.com Kong Company Ltd, 7 High Post Business Park, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6AT, 01722 783211, www.kongcompany.com Riverside Aromatics Ltd, 16 Slader Business Park, Witney Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GP, 01202 679532, www. riversideaeromatics.com

Sherborne Holdings Ltd, 45 Ashley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4LG, 01202 303585, www.sydenhams.co.uk

Education

Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Bytheway, Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BY, 01202 856685, www. spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Ltd, Unit A The Outlook, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4PY, 01202 716516, www.tacolbourne.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, D7 Arena Business Centre, 9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7WH, 0845 226 0880, www.4couture.com Wessex Trophies Limited, 13H Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ, 01202 650444, www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd, Unit 6 Building 446, Western Business Park, Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01202 375702, www.aogworldwide.co.uk InXpress, 408 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9ND, 01202 877659, www.inxpress.com

Purewell Electrical, Unit 14 Wilverley Rd Business Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 3RU, 01202 484411, www.purewell.co.uk

Distribution

Savills (UK) Ltd, Wessex House, Priors Walk, East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PB, 01202 856965, www.savills.co.uk

Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Units 19/21, Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, BH21 4DB, 01258 858028, www.siteright.net

led-Zip, 1312-1314 Wimborne Road, Northbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AL, 01202 577400, www.led-zip.co.uk

Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH, 01202 533011, www.aub.ac.uk Bluestone College, B15 Arena Business Centre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7UH, 01202 618355, www.bluestone.ac.uk

Thermal & Acoustic Solutions, 6 The Saxon centre, Fountain Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QN, 01202 487463, www. thermalacoustics.co.uk Utility Point, Floor 7, Merck House, Seldown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TW, 03455 57 78 78, www.utilitypoint.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, 3 Old Barn Farm Road, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SP, 01202 828700, www. amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Fleets Point, Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 689022, www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies Ltd, Aish House, Broom Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NL, 01202 307007, www.aishtechnologies.com

Bournemouth and Poole College , North Road , Poole, Please Select , BH14 0LS, 01202 205831, www.thecollege.co.uk

Aviation & Defence Spares, Unit 3 Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DW, 01202 768667, www.aviationdefence.co.uk

Bournemouth University, OVC 5th Floor, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH14 2BB, 01202 961961, www. bournemouth.ac.uk/business-services

Avonwood Developments Ltd, Knoll Technology Centre, Stapehill Road, Hampreston, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7ND, 01202 868000, www.avonwood.co.uk

Bright Scholar (BCS) Management Limited, College Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY, 01202 423266 / 436578, www. bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk French Matters, C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 423318, www.frenchmatters.net Hooke Court Limited, Hooke, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NX, 01308 862260, www. hookecourt.co.uk Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY, 01305 215000, www.kmc. ac.uk

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Ordnance House, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LW, 01202 628155, www.chemring.co.uk DB Engineering (Dorset) Limited, 23a Dawkins Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY, 01202 678497 Diverse Precision Engineering , Unit 4 Sterte Industrial Estate, 145 Sterte Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AF, 01202 674944, www.diverseprecisionengineering.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd, 2 Allens Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5DA, 01202 690001, www.dti.uk.com

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Unit 2 Manitou Business Complex, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6BB, 01202 893755, www.smithmetal. com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Building 400, Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01202 872800, www.spherea. com Tides Marine International Ltd, Unit 5 Birch Copse, Technology Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FH, 01202 656773, www.tidesmarine. co.uk Tods Defence Ltd, Slidcroft Works, Wide Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2JP, 01305 820345, www.tods.co.uk Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Innovation House, Lancaster Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SQ, 01202 850450, www.ultra-ncs.com Vent Mechanical, Unit 16c, Chalwyn Ind Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4PE, 01202 744958, www.vent.co.uk West Pharmaservices Ltd, Collingwood Road, Gundrymoor Trading Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QQ, 01202 870890, www.westpharmaservices.co.uk

Event Management & Equipment BH Live, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH, 01202 055555, www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth Sevens Ltd, Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 545630, www. diamondsportinggroup.com Brighter Productions Ltd, Unit 1 33 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PF, 01202 737848, www. brighter-productions.com Christchurch Food & Wine Festival, C/o Captains Club Hotel & Spa, Wick Ferry, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU, 07792 743383, www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk Innovative Hire Ltd, Unit 11, Lion Works, 543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AB, 01202 941068, www.innovativehire.co.uk Marquee Elegance, Units 8 & 9, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0SA, 01202 746340/07971 781848, www. marqueeelegance.com Sandpolo Ltd, Round Hill, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5PG, 07796 693796, www. sandpolo.com

Skills & Learning, The Oakdale Centre, Wimborne Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3DL, 01202 262316, www. skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

G K D Technik Ltd, 17 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PE, 01202 861961, www. gkdtechnik.com

Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN, 02382 013291, www.solent.ac.uk

iec Ltd, 41 Harwell Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0BD, 01202 339559, www.iecltd.co.uk

Schenker Ltd, Unit 3, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 862150, www. schenker.com

SWRAC, Merley House, Merley House Lan, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA, 07841 784000, www.swrac.ac.uk

IS-Rayfast Ltd, 2 Lydiard Fields, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8UB, 01793 439136, www. is-rayfast.com

Financial Services

Day Nurseries

The Bournemouth English Book Centre, 4 Albion Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LL, 01202 712908, www.bebc.co.uk

Lab21 Healthcare Ltd, Unit 29 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU, 01308 421829, www.lab21.com

Young Enterprise, Peterley House, Peterely Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2TZ, 07918 564958, www.young-enterprise.org.uk

Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QP, 01747 835550, www.elsec.co.uk

Apex CB Financial Planning, Suite 2 Jellicoe House, Station Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6HX, 01202 622223, www.apexcb.com

Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, 1 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1FG, 0115 943 8000, www.home.kuehnenagel.com

Tops Day Nurseries, 744 Christchuch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BZ, 01202 551553, www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD, Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ZB, 01305 212400, www.atlas-elektronik.com

Digital Agencies Onefeed - Google Shopping Experts, Smiths News, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BJ, 01202 914393, www. onefeed.co.uk

Electrical Services Drewlec Electrical Services, 865 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8LW, 01202 575757, www.drewittgroup.co.uk Future Electrical Supplies Ltd, Unit 7 & 8 Yeomans Industrial Park, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BJ, 01202 512122, www.futureelectricalsupplies.com/ account-form GF Electrical Ltd, Unit 22 Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 01202 259884, www.gfelectrical.co.uk

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Modulift UK Limited, 11 New Fields Business Park, Stinsford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NF, 01202 621511, www.modulift.co.uk Moore International, Unit 6 Upton Industrial Estate, Factory Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SL, 01202 623 393, www. mooreinternational.co.uk Reidsteel, Reid St, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT, 07774 239820, www.reidsteel. com S A F I LTD, 35 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT, 01202 624618, www.safi-limited.com

Facilities Management Candour, 59 Hengistbury Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4DJ, 07766 397605/03330 115111, www.candourbusinessconsultancy. co.uk

Archway Financial Solutions LLP, 17 Headlands Business Park, Salisbury Road, RINGWOOD, Hampshire, BH24 3PB, 01425 600616 , www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, North House, Braeside Business Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BX, 01202 676983, www.baggette.co.uk BKB Accountants, Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 950527, www. bkbaccountants.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, 7 Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 756560, www.blueskyfp.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Business Cash Enabler, Flat 7 Clifton Lodge, 5 St Anthony’s Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6PB, 07732 627085, www. businesscashenabler.co.uk Clark Financial Services, 235 Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2LQ, 01202 486888, www.clarkfs.co.uk Creditplus, Waterloo House, Fleets Corner, Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0HL, 01202 684898, www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Capital House, 1084-1086 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DT, 01202 434000, www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk GPFM Financial Planners, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07702 215986, www.gpfm.co.uk Greenfields Financial Management Ltd, Greenfields Farm, Loop Farm Lane, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BU, 01258 857101, www.greenfields.biz Homeline Mortgages Ltd, Homeline House, 4 Beta Centre, 262 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RS, 01202 937 444, www. homelinemortgages.co.uk Ideal Financial Solutions, 50a Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SY, 01202 916488, www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Midland House, 2 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QY, 01202 208100, www. investecdfm.co.uk Laybourne, 7 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LE, 01202 801860, www.laybourne.co.uk Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Dickens House, 15 West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT, 01202 695801, www.lesterbrunt.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, 41 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 718400, www. lewisinvestment.co.uk Moneycorp, 100 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 1ER, 020 7828 7000, www.moneycorp.com Peter Harding Wealth Management, 36 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LP, 01202 830730, www. peterhardingwm.co.uk SG Financial Ltd, 193 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8EJ, 07775 710551 Smart Finances, 46-52 Brownsea View Avenue, Poole, Dorset, Bh14 8LQ, 07970 624062, www.smartfinancial.co.uk Smith Hobbs Wealth Management Ltd, 389 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, Dorset, BH12 4LT, 07545 310183, https://www. smithhobbswealth.co.uk/ Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Suite 11, Branksome Park House, Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1ED, 01202 769890, www.ssfs.co.uk Teachers Building Society, Allenview House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AG, 01202 843500, www.teachersbs. co.uk The Wilcox Young Partnership, 3 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SB, 07895 062257/01202 804497, www.wilcoxyoung.co.uk TheNonExec, North Plumley Farm, Plumley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3QA, 01202 828266, www.thenonexecutive.com Walker Wealth Management, The Old Parlour, North West Farm Buildings, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9AT, 01202 087499, www. leewalkerwm.co.uk WAY Group, Cedar House, 3 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SB, 01202 890895, www.waygroup.co.uk

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WHIreland Wealth Management, 13 Ravine Road , Canford Cliffs , Poole, Dorset, BH13 7HS , 01202 974111, www.whirelandwm.com Y-Not Finance, 53 Casterbridge Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8LJ, 01202 912182, www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Florists David Ragg Florists Ltd, 17-19 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EH, 01202 553318, www.davidraggflorist.com Ferndown Florist, 101 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU, 01202 873271, www.ferndownflorist.co.uk

Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole, Richmond Court, 216 Capslone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8RX, 01202 283777, www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/bournemouth BWT Physio, 1 Springfield Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LG, 01202 749514, www.bwtphysio.co.uk Candlelight Care, 4 Kings Court, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HS, 01202 848203/01935 817800, www.candlelightcare.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 731555, www. ddcdolphin.co.uk

Food & Drink

Dorset Heart Clinic, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW, 01202705454, www.dorsetheartclinic.co.uk

ABP Yetminster, Chetnole Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HQ, 01935 872777, www. abpfoodgroup.com

Kestrel Medical Ltd, Kestrel House, 7 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ, 01202 658444, www.vocalzone.com

BV Dairy, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8QD, 01747 851855, www. bvdairy.co.uk

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, 67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW, 01202 702809, www. nuffieldhealth.com

Cherry Picked Hampers & Events Bar, Milton Road, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 OBL, 01305 307107/07773 166661, www. cherrypickedhampers.co.uk Dorset Food & Drink, C/o Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY, 01305 228217/01305 228239, www. dorsetfoodanddrink.org Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Dorset, DT11 9LS, 01258 452141, www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk Hincknowle Fruit Farm, Hincknowle, Melplash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UG, 01308 488765 Organix Brands Ltd, 120-122 Commercial Road, 120-122 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LT, 07458 022789, www.organix.com Table Mates, Unit 1, 163 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5HQ, 01202 434 555, www.bringbacklunch.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3WE, 01305 751000, www. dorsetcereals.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors F C Douch & Son (Funerals), 7 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AB, 01202 882936, www.fcdouch.co.uk Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Somerleigh Court Funeral Home, 38 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AW, 01202 882134

Furniture Custom Creations, Unit 1 Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YS, 01202 823231, www.customcreations. furniture Custom World Dorset, 38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7NP, 01202 896816, www. customworldbedrooms.co.uk G P & J Baker Limited, 6 Stinsford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0SW, 01202 266999, www.gpjbaker.com

Wessex Academic Health Science Network Ltd, Innovation Centre, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7NP, 02382 020840, www.http// wessexahsn.org.uk/ Westfield Health, Westfield House, 60 Charter Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 3FZ, 07917 788047, www.westfieldhealth. com/chamber

Health & Safety Immerse Medical, Office 1, Weighbridge House, Bay Hog Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JF, 01202 800211, www. immersemedicaltraining.co.uk

Holiday Parks Burnbake Lodges, Burnbake Campsite, Rempstone, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5SH, 01929 480570, www. burnbakelodges.com Hoburne Ltd, 10 Hoburne Lane, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4HP, 01425 277661, www.hoburne.com Rockley Park (Bourne Leisure), Napier Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4LZ, 01202 680691, www.rockleypark.co.uk West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR, 01308 422139, www.wdlh.co.uk

Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St. Michael’s Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DU, 01202 557702, www. bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk Bournemouth University International College, 51-65 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8GN, 01202 068690 Captains Club Hotel, Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU, 01202 475111, www.captainsclubhotel.com

Hermitage Hotel and NEO Restaurant, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AH, 01202 557363, www.hermitage-hotel. co.uk/www.neorestaurant.co.uk Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole, Thames Street, The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JN, 01202 785570, www.hotelduvin.com Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AB, 01202 552111, www. marshamcourthotel.co.uk Minterne Estate, Minterne House, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU, 01300 341370, www.minterne.co.uk New Forest Hotels Plc, The Lodge, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7AS, 02380 286 126, www.newforesthotels.co.uk Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EN, 01202 551521, www.peelhotels.co.uk Oceana Hotels & Leisure, Suncliff Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AG, 01202 298350, www. oceanahotels.co.uk RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ, 0300 300 7654, www.rnli.org/college. Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12EW, 01202 204917, www. britanniahotels.com Summer Lodge Hotel, 9 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR, 01935 482000, www.summerlodgehotel. com The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BY, 01935 813131, www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk The Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AX, 01202 498900, www.thegreenhousehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5EL, 01202 804775, www.bournemouthhilton.com The Kings Harbour Hotel, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1DT, 01202 588933, www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk The Lifecentre, 713 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AU, 01202 530265, www.lifecentre.biz The Lulworth Estate, The Estate Office, Lulworth Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS, 01929 400352, www.lulworth.com The Orchid Hotel, 34 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DH, 01202 551600, www.orchidhotel.co.uk Village Hotel Club Bournemouth, Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DZ, 01202 055205, www. village-hotels.co.uk

HR OLYVETREE Ltd (Total People Solutions), C/O Dorset Chamber, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 835963, www.olyvetree.com Purple HR Ltd, 175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DQ, 01202 801047, www.purplehr.co.uk Rely Ltd HR & Training Services, The Coach House, Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JZ, 01305 889781, www.rely. company ViewHR Ltd, The Buckman Building, 43 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HE, 01425 205390, www.viewhr.co.uk

Graphic Design

Chewton Glen, Lymington Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QS, 01425 275341, www.chewtonglen.com

Global Group, 76 Shelley Road East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6HB, 01202 727070, www.discoverglobal.co.uk

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NT, 01202 483434, www.christchurch-harbourhotel.co.uk

EMONA PARTNERS LTD., Flat 11 Seaview, 14 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH51AZ, 07961 094428, www. emonapartners.co.uk

Health

Crown Hotel, West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AJ, 01258 456626, www. crownhotelblandford.co.uk

Exabler, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, London, WC1 25E, 02071 128905, www. exabler.com

Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, East House, Braeside Business Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BX, 01202 785888, www.neshealth.com

Hallmark Hotels East Cliff Bournemouth, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DN, 03300 283411, www. hallmarkhotels.co.uk

Integrated Marine Services Ltd, Unit 117 Solent Business Centre, 343 Millbrook Road West, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0HW, 02380 623789, www.imsfreight.com

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International Safety Technology Ltd, 11 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ, 01202 692775, www.ist-limited.com

Chillblast, Unit 28 Upton Industrial Estate, Factory Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SL, 01202 068333, www.chillblast.com

International Trade Matters, Stag Cottage, Oakfordbridge, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9HZ, 01398 351560, www. internationaltradematters.com

ENHANCED, Unit 3 New Fields Business Park, Stinsford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NF, 01202 308000, www.enhanced.co.uk

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), Town Hall Annexe, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EA, 01202 454630, www. bournemouth.gov.uk

ESET UK, Fifth Floor, Holland House, 20 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 405405, www.eset.co.uk

Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ, 01305 221000, www.dorsetforyou.com

Silverline Enterprises LTD, 17 Fancy Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QZ, 01202 725500, www.silverline-enterprises.com

Insurance Ageas Retail Ltd, Deansleigh House, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DU, 0345 840 2721, www.ageas.co.uk Alan & Thomas Insurance Group, 314-316 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9AP, 01202 754900, www.alan-thomas.co.uk All Insure Services Ltd, Unit 2b, Clump Farm Ind Estate, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7TD, 01258 488879, www.allinsureservices.co.uk A-One Insurance Group, Energy House, Crow Arch Lane Industrial Estate, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1PD, 01425 480700, www.aoig.co.uk Cornish Mutual, CMA House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SU, 07970 224338, www.cornishmutual.co.uk Coversure Insurance Services (Poole & Weymouth), 96 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BN, 01202 929141/01305 457202, www.coversure. co.uk/poole Finch Group, 2B Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 759725, www.finchgroup.net Gallagher Insurance Brokers, 100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ, 0800 2988707 Health-on-Line, 80 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ, 01202 057412, www.health-on-line.co.uk NFU Mutual Wimborne & Wareham, Units 10 & 12 Leanne Business Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DY, 01929 553472, www.nfumutual.co.uk/branches/ wareham/ Stackhouse Poland, Unit 8 Albany Business Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AZ, 01202 647400, www.stackhouse.co.uk/ The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, 5 Gainsborough Court, 73 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7AN, 01202 518242, www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/ bournemouth

GIANT Software, Misterton House, Misterton, Somerset, TA18 8LP, 01202 600704, www.giantsoftware.co.uk InnovationScouts.tech, 36 Stourpaine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9AT, 07772 355726, www.innovationscouts.tech IT Support Business Ltd, 3 Richmond House, Yelverton Road, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EZ, 03300 881 335, www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband, Unit 6, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QD, 01202 332331, www.juicebroadband.com Just Add Tech, 133 Howeth Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5NU, 01202 800629, www.justaddtech.co.uk

SecQuest Information Security Ltd, PO Box 9010, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 9HF, 0345 19 31 337, www.secquest.co.uk Target IT Services, 1st Floor, 85 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3LH, 01202 538488, www.target-its.co.uk Techclean, 85 Dulsie Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7DZ, 01202 795998, www. techclean.co.uk

Landscape Services

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd, James House, 40 Lagland Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QG, 01202 770900, www.absgb.com/ Anytech Solutions, Suite 3 Stanley House, 3 Fleets Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AJ, 01202 460279, www.anytechsolutions.com Aura Technology Limited, Prospect House, 4 Meridians Cross, Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TJ, 033 33 208 601, www.auratechnology.com C3IA Solutions Limited, Unit B The Outlook, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4PY, 01202 721123, www.c3iasolutions.co.uk

Ability Projects Ltd, The Fulcrum, 2-3 Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 305800, www.abilityprojects.com

Denis Wick Products Ltd, Unit 19, Dawkins Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY, 01202 665100, www.deniswick.com

AlfaTronix Ltd, 29 Newtown Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LL, 01202 715517, www. alfatronix.com

Dometic Group Ltd, Dometic House, The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9LS, 03446 260141, www.dometicgroup.com

ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., 11 Albany Road, Granby Ind Est, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH, 01305 760 760, www. asm.com

Interactive 3D & VR

Keeley Fox Interior Design Ltd, 45 Poole Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5PW, 01202 735134/07807 531165, www. keeleyfoxinteriordesign.com

Darlena Ltd, 21-25 Shelbourne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8QU, 01202 302010, www.darlena.co.uk

Netriver Systems Limited, 476 Chickerell Rd, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4DH, 02087 060995, www.netriver.co.uk

REWARD I.T., 307-309, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8BX, 01202 805125, www.reward-it-support.co.uk

Eazy Garden Ltd, Ash Suite, Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9BZ, 01202 978373, www. eazygardenlimited.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanworth Quarry, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LE, 01929 439444, www.suttles.co.uk

Laundry Service & Equipment Tech2Serv Ltd, 52 Seagrim Road, Thrope, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 OBD, 07917 542246, www.tech2serv.co.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd, 11 Horsham Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7JB, 01202 582923/07808 813804, www.bournelifts. co.uk

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Coulton Instrumentation Ltd, 17 Somerford Business Park, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RU, 01202 480303, www.coulton.com

Abbey Supply Co Ltd, 7 Ventura Place, Upton Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SW, 01202 623258, www.abbeysupply.com

Ashland ASI ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, 8-9 Stepnell Reach, 541 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5BW, 01202 627352

QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Waverley House, 115-119 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DY, 0845 644 0331, www. quostar.com

Confex Technology Ltd, 28 Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 01202 881466, www.confexuk.com

Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Cygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales Road, , , Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PW, 01305 265533, www. cygnus-instruments.com

Kimcell Ltd, Gild House, 72 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6AW, 01202 755300, www.kimcell.com

Pro2col Ltd, 144, Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3JX, 01202 433 415, www.pro2col.com

Clarke Instruments Ltd, Cvr Global Llp, 5 Prospect House, Meridians Cross Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TJ, 01722 323451, www.clarke-inst.com

A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, 1 Fleets Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3BZ, 01202 665000, www.abprecision.co.uk

Altro Resin Systems, Unit 3, Station Road Industrial Estate, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AE, 01300 320620, www.altro.co.uk

TECHNEDs Investment LLP, 37 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 OHV, 03333 031047, www.techneds.co.uk

Interior Design

A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Woolsbridge, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SP, 01425 653367, www.connock.com

Keyfort Ltd, 6 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 0844 801 4580, www.keyfort.co.uk

UK Health Insurance, Bourne Gate, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DY, 01202 756352, www.ukhealthinsurance.com

Yooport, 115 Mudeford Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HR, 07393 284204, yooport.com

Manufacturing

Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DB, 01308 293052, www.clarkhandling.co.uk

BEST Fittings Ltd, 9 Newbury Court, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QX, 01747 312672, www.bestfittings.co.uk Biotrack Ltd, The Old Courts, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PL, 01929 552992, www.biotrack.co.uk BOFA International Ltd, 21-22 Balena Close, Creekmoor Industrial Estate, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DX, 01202 699444, www.bofa.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, 66 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QS, 01202 745104

Electronic Technicians Ltd, 41-43 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7QZ, 01202 897722, www. etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd, Swichgage House, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QZ, 01722 410055, www. enovationcontrols.eu Field International Limited, 18-20 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RB, 01202 676331, www. fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, 4-6 Wyvern Buildings, Grove Trading Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, Dt1 1st, 01305 213112, www. firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Limited, 10 Willis Way, Fleets Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 339403, www.flowbird.group Focal Point Fires, Avon Trading Park, Reid Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT, 01202 499330, www.focalpointfires.co.uk

C R Instruments ltd, Unit 3 Sea Vixen Industrial Estate, Wilverly Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RU, 01202 989822, www. crinstruments.co.uk

Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Unit 4 Wallisdown Ind Estate, 502 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8PT, 01202 859059, www.bombcosmetics.co.uk

C6 (n) Technology Ltd, Unit 2 Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way, The Runway, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, 02380 972093, www.c6n.co.uk

Greens Combustion, A31 Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ, 01202 607563, www. greenscombustion.com

Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Butts Pond Ind Estate, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AZ, 01258 471122, www.caleva.co.uk Capricorn Labs, 40 Hurn Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2AL, 01425 461834, www. capricorn-labs.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9LH, 01202 571111, www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, 22 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PW, +44(0)1202 796000, www.marine.cat.com CBD Health Foods Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, ., London, WC2H 9JQ, 020319 86986, www.canabidol.com CBRNergetics Ltd, 18 Abbey Business Park, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NN, 01202 800298, www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CC Moore Quality Fishing Baits, Unit 9, Gibbs Marsh Farm, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2RN, 01963 362234, www.ccmoore.com Chemring Technology Solutions, Roke Manor, Old Salisbury Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0ZN, 01794 833979 Clark Handling, Pineapple Business Park,

H/T Portland Ltd, Unit 1 Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL, 01305 822828, www.htportlandltd.co.uk Halyard (M&I) Ltd, Whaddom Business Park, Southampton Road, Whaddom, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HF, 01722 710922, www.halyard.eu.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd, Fleets Corner, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0LA, 01202 662717 Haystack Dryers Ltd, Unit 1 Pintail Business Park, 165 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AL, 01202 890705, www. haystack-dryers.com Heatric (Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd), 46 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT, 01202 627000, www.heatric.com HFC Prestige International Operations, Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8PL, 01202 524141 Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Hatchpond House, 4 Stinsford Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RZ, 01202 676161, www.honeywellanalytics.com

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, 32 Factory Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SL, 01202 627500, www.hydreco.com Hyphose Ltd, 18 Abingdon Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0UG, 01202 673333, www.hyphose.com I C B Waterproofing, Unit 9-11, Fleets Industrial Estate, Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SU, 01202 785200, www.icb.uk.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, 15 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ, 01202 657814, www.icbrindle.com Industrial Abrasives Ltd, PO Box 9293, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 9LN, 01202 303362, www.indab.com Ishida Europe, Unit 1, 19 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 466300, www. ishidaeurope.com Jarden Plastics Solutions Limited, Unit 3, 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PP, 01202 483636, www. jardenplasticssolutions.com

Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Battersea Crayon Works, 32 Canford Bottom, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HD, 01202 882323, www.h-hhancock.co.uk

Bendell Publicity Consultants Ltd, 109 Leeson Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9RD, 07771 700394, www.bendell-publicityconsultants-limited.co.uk

We Are 778 Ltd, Suite 5 2nd Floor, The Chocolate Box, 8-10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA, 01202 778800, www.weare778.com

S K C Ltd, Unit 11, Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST, 01258 480188, www.skcltd.com

Cara Telemarketing Ltd, 6 Ferndown Industrial Estate, Whittle Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RU, 01202 890055, www. caratelemarketing.com

Wordcaster PR & Business News Service, Beech Dell, 9 Martins Close, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9SH, 01202 874079, wordcaster.net

Caron Khan Consultancy, The Studio, 31 Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QG, 07967 524578, www.caronkhan.co.uk

Media & Film

Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Braeburn House, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PY, 07743 877690 Senscient, F1/F2 Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ, 01202 606460, www.senscient.com Siemens Traffic Mobility, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7ER, 01202 782000, www.siemenstraffic.com Solentim Ltd, Solent House, Johnson Road, Fernside Business Park, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SE, 01202 798510, www.solentim.com Sontronics, 5 Wessex Trade Centre, Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3PF, 01202 722583, www.sontronics.com

Kallo Foods Ltd, River View, 2 The Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9AB, 01276 607013, www.clipper-teas.com

Strebor Fire Protection (International) Ltd, Strebor House, 20 Brook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BH, 01202 886797, www. streborfire.com

KVP Eu Ltd, Unit 18-21 Horn Park Business Estate, Broadwindsor Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3PT, 01308 867020, www. kvpvet.com

Strouden Joinery, 54 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DY, 01202 696123, www.stroudenjoinery.com

Lillidale Ltd, Pig Oak Farm, Holt Lane, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DG, 01202 848456, www.lillidale.co.uk Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Unit H, Fleets Corner Industrial Estate, Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0HL, 01202 664040, www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Hampshire Road, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD, 01305 470000, www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, 2 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH, 01202 861200, www.mardenedwards. com MEGGITT PLC, Atlantic House, Aviation Park West, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EW, 01202 597597, www.meggitt.com Merck Chemicals (formally SigmaAldrich), Old Brickyard Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XT, 01747 833000, www. merckgroup.com Neal’s Yard Remedies, Peacemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4EU, 01747 834 665, www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Horchester, Holywell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 OLL, 01935 483900, www.netzsch.com Optimas Components, Unit A , Acorn Office Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01202 865222, www.optimascomponents.com Packline Ltd, Unit 28, Newtown Business Park, Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LL, 01202 307700, www.packline.co.uk Physicool Ltd, Yew Tree Stables, Cross Lane, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0NX, 07778 274265, www.physicool.co.uk Polyhose (UK) Ltd, 3 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TG, 01202 478334, www.polyhose.com Precision Acoustics Ltd, Hampton Farm Business Park, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH, 01305 264669, www.acoustics.co.uk Primetals Technologies Limited, 9 Enterprise Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EW, 01202 331000, www.primetals.com R G S Precision Sheet Metal Work, 1 Abingdon Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0UG, 01202 687220, www.rgs-poole.co.uk R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Unit G, Quarry Ind Estate, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6LA, 01747 860088, www.hamilton-litestat.com

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Sunseeker International, Sunseeker House, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JD, 01202 382222, www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited, Nimrod Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH, 01202 854335, www. superiorltd.com Thermal Spray Services Ltd, 1 Sandringham Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3QW, 0788 7656521, www. thermalsprayservices.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, 17 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EF, 01202 647820, www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Unit 10 Concept Park, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QT, 01202 723535, www.tdsi.co.uk Trimetals Limited, Trimetals Ltd, Sunrise Business Park, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST, 01258 459441, www.trimetals.co.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Kestrel Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LA, 01392 435461, www.vapormatic.com Vectair Systems Ltd, Unit 3 The Trident Centre, Armstrong Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8NU, 01256 319500, www. vectairsystems.com Wartsila Water Systems, Fleets Corner, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0JT, 01202 662600, www.wartsila.com WRES Ltd, 25 Whitney Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GL, 01202 674480, www.wres-welding.co.uk Wyndham Page Ltd, Unit 1C Chalwyn Ind Est, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH124PE, 01202 734656, www.wyndhampage.com

Marine

Actisense, 21 Harwell Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GE, 07977 425091, www.actisense.com Quest Underwater Services Ltd, Hethfelton Hollow, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HJ, 01929 405029, www. questmarine.co.uk Vector Developments Ltd, Unit 2 Designer House, Anglebury Business Park, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DY, 01929 554709, www.seenite.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers Aylesworth Fleming, Holland House, St Paul’s Place, Bournemouth, Dorset, bh88gg, 01202 295723, www.afagency.co.uk

Casperlight Media - Activists in Social Media, Sherwood House, Black Hill Road, Halton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LS, 01202 628201, www.casperlight.com Crowd Creative Communications Agency, Floor 3 Wilson Holuse, 2 Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JN, 01202 529743, www.thisiscrowd.com Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Suite 5, Second Floor, The Chocolate Box, 8 – 10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA, 01202 676762, www. darrennortheast.co.uk Digital Storm Limited, Second Floor, 27/31 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1DS, 01202 298392, www. digitalstorm.co.uk Insightful UX Ltd, 5b New Orchard Way, Guildhall Mews, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1LY, 01202 912760, www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Unit 8, Holes Bay Business Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AA, 01202 684009, www.intergage. co.uk Kalan Media, 26 Tarver Close, Romsey, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 OBH, 01794 746360, www.kalan.media Key Digital Agency Ltd, Stowey House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3SB, 01305 542000, www.key. digital Liz Lean PR, 4a Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QB, 01202 701828, www.lizleanpr.co.uk Match Marketing Services Ltd, 27b Branksome Wood Road , Bournemouth , Dorset, BH4 9JR, 07739 323753/01202 054241, www.matchmarketingservices.co.uk Motley.co.uk, Office 3, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH, 01258 807695, www.motley.co.uk Octima LLP, Bayside Business Centre, 1 Sovereign Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB, 01202 022 108, www.octima.co.uk Parker Marketing, Sykes Holt, 34 Ashling Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9JB, 01202 537004, www.parkermarketing.co.uk Path Marketing LTD, Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Close, Copse Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN, 01935 253710, www. path-marketing.com Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy, 18, Garland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2LA, 07919 510051, www.ryanhaynesmarketing. com South Coast Social, 175c Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DQ, 01305 985022, www.southcoastsocial.com The Pistachio Club, Chamber House, Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07444 353621, www. thepistachioclub.com/ Topcat Media Group, The Creative Quarter, 3 Scotter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6LY, 01202 431652, www.topcatmediagroup. com Triple Helix Ltd, 1123 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH76BQ, 01202 437924, www.triple-helix.co.uk UKB Marketing, 27, Southwood Ave, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3QB, 01202 980123, www.ukbmarketing.com Veritas - ABD, 35 Dudsbury Road, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8RB, 01202 894345, www.veritas-abd.co.uk

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Global, Radio House, Whittle Avenue, Apple Industrial Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SX, 01489 587610, www.global.com Image Republic Ltd, Unit 1 Kingfisher Park, Collingwood Road, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6US, 01202 820555, www. imagerepublic.co.uk Koala, Wollaston Heights, 4 Wollaston Road, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4AR, 01202 431562, www.koalatv.com Monogram Media, The Picture House, 309 – 315 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Dorset. BH8 8BX, 0800 949 6655, www. monogrammedia.co.uk The ID Group, 14 Briggs House, 26 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0JR, 07957 334633, www.theidgroup.co.uk The Video Club, 635-637 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4AP, 01202 392653, www.thevideoclub.co Thin Reel Media Ltd, Weighbridge House, Bay Hog Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JF, 07876 796233, www.thinreelmedia.com Wave 105, 5 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TH, 07590 014477, www. wave105.com

Motoring Sales & Servicing Bionanovate Limited, Studio 9, The Greenhouse, Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ, 01202 695999, www. bionanovate.com Breeze Volkswagen, Yarrow Road, Tower Park, Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QY, 01202 713000, www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk Dorset Sports Cars Ltd, Three Cross Garage, 99 Ringwood Road, Three legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RD, 01202 825911, www.dorsetsportscars.co.uk E T S Truck & Van, 6 Witney Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GH, 01202 669339, www.etstrucks.co.uk i247 Group, i247 Group, Sherwood House, Blackhill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LS, 01202 628 282, www.i247group.com Marshall Motors Bournemouth, 361371 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12 5WP, 01202 535535, www. marshallbournemouthbmw.co.uk Mercedes Benz of Poole, Holes Bay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BD, 07889 804104, www. sandown-group.co.uk OKO Global LLP, P.O. Box 179, Tiverton, Devon, EX165YR, 0207. 870. 3156, www. oko.com Poole Audi, Old Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QN, 01202 775050, www. pooleaudi.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, 582 - 602 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, bh12 4ly, 01202 065555, www.volvocarspoole.co.uk Westover Group Ltd, 382 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9SA, 01202 636600, www.westovergroup.co.uk

Notary Services Paul Wintle Notary Public, 27 Bascott Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8RJ, 01202 267818, www.notarypublicpoolepwintle.com

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Office Equipment Suppliers Condor Office Solutions Ltd, Cando House, Bournemouth Road, , Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3QB, 01202 537709, www.condoroffice.co.uk ITEC Connect Ltd, 15 Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU, 01202 848866, www.itecgroup.co.uk

Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, 99 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DY, 01202 550000, www. goadsby.com

Rubicon Recruitment Group, 71 - 73 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AF, 01202 680311, www.rubiconpeople.co.uk

IW Group Services (UK) Ltd, Aviation Business Park, Enterprise Close, Bourenmouth, Dorset, BH236NX, 01202 331700, www.basepoint.co.uk

South West Recruitment Ltd, 1 Holdenhurst Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EH, 01202 292907, www.swr.uk.net TeamJobs, 30 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG, 01202 445700, www. teamjobs.co.uk

Office Furniture

James Drewitt & Son Ltd, 865 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8LW, 01202 575757, www.drewittgroup.co.uk

Osmond Ergonomics, 21 Johnson Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SE, 01202 850550, www. ergonomics.co.uk

Move On Sales and Lettings, 420 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DF, 01202 711169, www.moveonrentals.com

The Work Shop (Poole), 26 Old Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR, 01202 748804, www.thework-shop.co.uk

Sibbett Gregory Wright and Coles Limited, 3 Winchester Place, North Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NX, 01202 661177, www. sibbettgregory.com

Wild Recruitment, 2-4 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BU, 01202 367181, www.wildrecruitment.co.uk

Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Emberton House, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BP, 01202 240000, www.aceoffice. co.uk Labelzone, 58 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RT, 01202 681311, www.labelzone.co.uk

Packing & Packaging Bayquest Packaging, Units 14-15, Uddens Trading Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7NL, 01202 893473, www.bayquest.co.uk PSP Logistics, PSP Dorset, 105E Bournemouth Aviation Park, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01489 565577, www.psplogistics.co.uk

Pharmaceutical PHARMAQ Ltd, Unit 15, Sandleheath Industrial Estate, Fordinbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1PA, 01425 656081, www.pharmaq.no

Photographer Anna Klesse Photography, A1 Romany Business Park, Wareham Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JL, 07873 251863, www.annaklesse.com SKC Photography, 1 Rowan Close, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QH, 01929 551788, www.skcphotography.co.uk Studio Shotz Photography, 5 St Margarets Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JD, 01202 432234, www.studioshotz.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited, G3 The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 739993, www.cmp-uk.com The Minster Press, The Old Brewery, 14-15 Mill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JQ, 01202 882277, www.printsolutions.co.uk

Property Tax Specialists E3 Consulting Ltd, 2 Meridians Cross, 7 Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 37J, 0345 2306450, www.e3consulting.co.uk

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd, 3 Victoria Park Place, 706 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2EG, 01202 534487, www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk

Publications IMS Group, 96 - 98 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JU, 01202 611100, www.ims-group.co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9BZ, 01202 870270, www.mags4dorset.co.uk The Daily Echo & Dorset Echo, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6HH, 01202 554601, www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/. dorsetecho.co.uk Acorn Recruitment (Bournemouth), Bourne House, Platinum Business Centre, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12EF, 01202 201600, www.acornpeople.com

Recruitment Ash Elite, Space House, 22-24 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 797518, www.ashelite.com Aspire Jobs Ltd, Office 9 The Crown House, 2 Southampton Road, , , Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HY, 07974 429217, www. aspirejobs.co.uk

The Print Agency, 35 Haviland Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9ND, 01202 872 777, www.theprintagency.com

FTS Construction Recruitment, Bourne Space, 23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 201225, www. ftscareers.com

Xerocad Limited, 527 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, 9AQ, 01202 897297, www.xerocad.co.uk

Hardy Recruitment, 21 Church Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UF, 01202 232 520, hardyrecruitment.com

Product Design

Intalent Solutions Limited, Platinum Park, Exeter Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AY, 01202 652107, www.intalent.co.uk

Aetha Design Studio Ltd, Unit G, Arthur Bray Yard, 4 West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HT, 01202 403 368, www. aethadesign.com

Property Maintenance

KDC Resource Ltd, Building 307, Aviation Park West, Bournemouth Airport, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01202 596360, www.kdcresource.com

SCD Plumbing Ltd., Sandford Close, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PQ, 01202 403666, scdplumbing.co.uk

Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Vision House, 236-244 High Street North, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1EA, 01202 668360, www.mploystaff.com

Property Sales and Rental ASN Capital, 676-680 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2EG, 01202 771441, www.asncapital.com D J Property, Unit C Oxford Court, Cambridge Road, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9GH, 01305 778896, www.djproperty.com

Prospects Services, Fairview House, 17 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EE, 01202 638990, www.prospects.co.uk Real Recruitment Solutions, First Floor 6 Stratfield Saye, 20- 22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 530770, www.realrecruitmentsolutions.co.uk Reed Specialist Recruitment, 106 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1LR, 01202 585585, reedglobal.com

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WISE Ability Services Ltd, First Floor, Fusion Building, 4-6 Old Christchurch lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1NE, 07712 393719, www.wiseability.co.uk

Recycling & Waste The Waste Group, Hines Pitt, Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AU, 01202 247716, www.thewastegroup.co.uk W & S Waste Management Ltd, 14-16 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Ind Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RB, 01202 675564, www. wsrecycling.co.uk Waste Management Facilities Ltd, Unit 4 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 535888, www.wmfltd.co.uk

Regeneration Transport Jurassic Coast Holdings Ltd, 45 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DJ, 01425 620666, jurassiccoastholdings.com

Removals & Storage Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, C3 Cirrus Court, Bournemouth Int Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BW, 01202 578581, www.leatherbarrows.co.uk

Security Dorset Fire & Security, Unit 1A, 8 Cowley Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0UJ, 01202 339611, www. dorsetfiresecurity.com Express Security, 63 East Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7BT, 07599 551919, www.expressecurity.com Smart Homeworks, Browning Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1NS, 01202 309503, www.smarthomeworks.co.uk Vanguard Services, 163A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9QG, 01202 523573, www.vanguard-services. co.uk

Serviced Offices BizSpace Poole, Discovery Court, 551 - 553 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, bh12 5ag, 01202 853100, www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/ poole

Software Bytes Ahead Ltd, Suite 2, 2 Lansdowne Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1SA, 01202 377355, www.bytesahead.com Chittak, 70 Malmesbury Park Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8PJ, 01202 611711, www.chittak.co.uk KFA Connect, First Floor, 28-30 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HY, 01425 484445, www.kfa.co.uk Solweb Ltd, 2 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset, BH21 7SB, 01202 232846, www.solweb.co.uk Tripleplay Services Ltd, Unit 3 Concept Park, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QT, 08456 432057, www.tripleplay.tv

Solar/Green Energy Daylight Energy, Unit 19, Slader Business Park, Witney Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GP, 07889 915745, www.daylightenergy.co.uk

Solicitors

Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Unit 1, 2 Willis Way, Fleets Lane Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 681 397, www.maidmans.com

Barker Brettell LLP, Medina Chambers, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ, 023 8033 6970, www.barkerbrettell. co.uk

Store & Secure Self Storage, 5 Yeomans Way, Castlepoint, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BJ, 01202 520220, www.storeandsecure. co.uk

Battens Solicitors Ltd, Savernake House, 42 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UU, 01305 250560, www.battens.co.uk

Retail

Brewery Square, Concierge Office, 3 Copper Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH, 01305 267777, www.brewerysquare.com Creative Retail Solutions, 2C Aston Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FE, 01202 233088, www.creativeretailsolutions. co.uk Dacombes of Wimborne, 61-63 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AE, 01202 882615, www.dacombesofwimborne.com Fab Frocks Ltd, 17 Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9AA, 01202 765353, www.fabfrocks.co.uk New Look Group Ltd, Mercery Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HJ, 01305 765000, www.newlook.com The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Centre Management Offices, 110 Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SZ, 01202 673906, www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, 44-46 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG, 01202 673011, www.coles-miller.co.uk Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, 3 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QJ, 01202 315005, www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, 302 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RU, 01202 525333, www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, The Saxon Centre, 11 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PZ, 01202 499255, www.frettens.co.uk Harold G Walker Solicitors, Grenville House, 30 West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NF, 01202 881454, www.hgwalker. co.uk Humphries Kirk, Glebe House, North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AN, 01305 251007, www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP, 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QL, 01202 557256, www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk

Watt to Wear Ltd, Unit 3 Old Brewery Road, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2PW, 01984 622010, www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Lester Aldridge LLP, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX, 01202 786161, www.lesteraldridge.com

Retail & Commercial Interiors

M J P Law Ltd, 22 Westborough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NF, 01202 842929, www. mjplaw.co.uk

Kiwi Design, 9 Bessemer Close, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6AZ, 01202 822634, www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Matthew and Matthew, 194 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2JD, 01202 437179, www.mm4law.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Preston Redman LLP, Hinton House, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EN, 01202 292424, www.prestonredman.co.uk Scott Walby LLP, Brooke House, Oakley Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RJ, 01202 888300, www.scott-walby.com Steele Raymond LLP, Richmond Point, 43 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LR, 01202 204598, www.steeleraymond. co.uk Trethowans, Space House, 22-24 Oxford Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 338585, www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure Active Dorset, SCITT Room, Bournemouth Learning Centre, Slades Farm, Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HG, 01202 458889, www.activedorset.org AFC Bournemouth, Vitality Stadium, Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AF, 01202 726322, www.afcb.co.uk Bournemouth Rugby Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BL, 07584 208500, www.bournemouth-rugby. co.uk Dorset County Football Association, Blandford Close, Poole, Dorset, BH14 4BF, 01202 682375, www.dorsetfa.com Dudsbury Golf Club (Hotel & Spa), 64 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8ST, 01202 593499, www.dudsburygolfclub. co.uk Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth, 48 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BZ, 01202 553790, www.grosvenorcasinos. com Hoburne Golf, Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7L1, 01202 814088, www.hoburnegolf.com Muc-Off Ltd, 1st Floor, Unit 1, Concept Office Park, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QT , 01202 307790, www.muc-off.com Poole Stadium Greyhound Racing Speedway & Hospitality, Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP, 01202 677449, www.poolegreyhounds.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Unit 3 Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA, 01202 983983, www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd, Rockley Watersports Ltd, 13 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH152NN, 01202 677272, www. rockleywatersports.com

Treasure Trails Partners (Dorset and New Forest), Giants Head Farm House, Old Sherborne Road, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7TR, 07867 800897, www. treasuretrails.co.uk

Telecommunications 4Com plc, Loewy House, 11 Enterprise House, Aviation Park West, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EW, 0330 444 4444, www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, 6 Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 02034888812, www. buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, 99 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DY, 03451 939393, www.boxcleversolutions.co.uk Data Track Technology Limited, 153 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TY, 01425 270333, www.dtrack.com EA Systems & Support Limited, Unit 18 Benson Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0DG, 01202 614061, www.ea-systems.co.uk Grapevine UK, 19-25 Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset, BH170RU, 01202 644434, www. grapevine.uk.com Net Sensors Ltd, Appley Cottage, West Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8BE, 07568 088583 Phones 4 Business Limited, 3 Victoria Park Place, 706 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2EG, 01202 705030, www. phones4business.com Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Observatory House, Stour Park, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 9LQ, 01258 480880, www.telesofttechnologies.com

Portman Stone Limited, 1 Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PE, 01202 484340, www.portmanstone.com

Transport & Logistics Brittany Ferries Freight, New Harbour Road South, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ, 0871 244 0411, www.brittanyferriesfreight.com Channel Seaways Ltd, X Shed, New Harbour Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BB, 01481 723400, www.channelseaways.co.uk DPD Local, Unit 5 Homelands Farm, Ringwood Road, Three legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QZ, 01202 828691, www.dpdlocal.co.uk John Pipe Limited, 380 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LT, 01202 715888, www.johnpipe.co.uk More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, 13-15 Kingland Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SL, 01202 338420, www.morebus.co.uk

Travel

Wessex Internet Limited, Ranston, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 8PU, 0333 240 7997, www.wessexinternet.com

Theatre Company

Piling Equipment Ltd, Solutions House, Centurion Way, Crusader Park, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8BT, 01985 219192, www. piling-equipment-ltd.com

Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Unit 5 Designer House, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DY, 01929 553818, www.clplanning. co.uk Arena4Finance, Suite 6 Merley House Business Centre, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA, 01202 849691, www.arena4finance.co.uk

Training

Team Building Joseph Allnatt Centres LTD, The Chatsworth Centre, 35 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LG, 01929 421075, www.allnatt.co.uk

Beyond This - Motivational Speaker, Yew Tree Cottage, Bat Alley, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1NX, 07884 946219, www.beyondthis.co.uk

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Unicorn Training, Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4DU, 01202 306050, www. unicorntraining.com

VoIP Unlimited, 6 Albany Business Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX, 01202 612000, www.voip-unlimited.net

Aspire Training Team, 744 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BZ, 01202 551553, www.aspiretrainingteam. co.uk

Trayna UK, Bayside Business Centre, 48 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset BH15 3TB, 07746 495972, www.traynauk.com

Yellow Buses, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BQ, 01202 636046, www. bybus.co.uk

Tool Hire & Sales

Hoare Banks Stonemasons, Hoare Banks House, 19 Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DA, 01202 397231, www. hoarebanks.co.uk

Performance People Ltd, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07968 416466, www. performancepeople.org

TXI Telecoms, Unit 4 Glenmore Business Park, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 01202 233550, www.txitelecom.co.uk

The Tank Museum, Bovington, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG, 01929 405096, www. tankmuseum.org

Stonemasons

Ouch Training Team Ltd, 13c Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU, 01202 880999, www.ouchtraining.co.uk

Poole Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, 20 New Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AF, 01202 440210, www.phc.co.uk

Ginger Boy Productions Ltd, 4 Axium Centre, Dorchester Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FE, .www.gingerboy.me

X-Leisure (Poole) Ltd, 5 Strand, Strand, London, WC2N 5AF, 0207 747 2300, www. towerparkcentre.co.uk

Micro Nav Limited, 41-47 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2HU, 01202 764444, www.micronav.co.uk

Town & Country Communications, 346-348 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RX, 01202 514444, www.towncountry-comms.co.uk

Swanage Railway Marketing, Station House, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, 01929 425800, www.swanagerailway.co.uk

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Hamm Beach Road, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA, 01305 866000, www.wpnsa.org.uk

Locomotivation, The Old Bank, 40-42 The High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BT, 01202 567204, www.locomotivation.co.uk

City Cruises PLC - Poole, Ticket Kiosk, The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ, 020 77 400 437, www.citycruisespoole.com Condor Ferries Ltd, Condor House, New Harbour Road South, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ, 0345 6091030, www.condorferries. com Dorset Cruises (Poole) Ltd, Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ, 01202 724910, www.dorsetcruises.co.uk Gilt Edged Travel, 6 Belmont Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AN, 01202 528033, www.giltedgedtravel.co.uk Not Just Travel - Perfect Destinations, Yeatminster Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AH, 01202 901261, www.notjusttravel.com/ perfectdestinations Prestige Holidays, 1 Fridays Court, High Street, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JA, 01425 484007, www.prestigeholidays.co.uk Sterling Travel Management, Suite H Medina Chambers, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ, 02380 330111, www.sterlingtravel.co.uk Travel Counsellors For Business, 3 Chard Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3FJ, 01202 802166, www.tctravelmanagement. co.uk/katharine.cleall

UX Design Experience UX, 4th Floor Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 293652, www.experienceux.co.uk

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Vehicle Leasing Alternative Route Vehicle Leasing, 34 Discovery Court Business, Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AG, 01202 821354, www.vehicleleasingdorset.co.uk

Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire/ Horton Commercials, 13/19 Johnson Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SE, 01202 877790, www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Windows & Double Glazing Dorset Windows Ltd, 12 Victory Close, Woolsbridge Ind Est, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SX, 01202 825225, www.dorsetwindows.com

Workwear Site Safety Limited, Unit 6 & 7 Lindbergh Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SP, 01202 870555, www. sitesafetylimited.co.uk Tower Supplies, 3 Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4TS, 01202 718000, www. towersupplies.com Viper 10, Suite 6, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 545 635, www.Viper10.com

Young Chamber School Bournemouth School for Girls Sponsored by Lester Aldridge, Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ, 01202 526289, www.bsg. bournemouth.sch.uk Budmouth College sponsered by Atlas Elektronik, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY, 01305 830505, www. budmouth.dorset.sch.uk Highcliffe School Sponsered by Hoburne Ltd, Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD, 01202 273381, www. highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk Lytchett Minster School sponsored by Walker Wealth Management, Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD, 01202622413, www.lytchett.org.uk Parkstone Grammar School (Sponsored by Coles Miller), Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP, 01202 605605, www.parkstone. poole.sch.uk Poole High School (Sponsored by Intergage), Wimborne Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW, 01202 666988, www.poolehigh. co.uk/get-in-touch/ Queen Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT, 01202 885233, www.qe.dorset.sch.uk Shaftesbury School Sponsered by BV Dairy, Barton Hill House, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER, 01747 852469, www.shaftesburycomp.dorset. school.co.uk St Edwards School Sponsered by Actisense, Dale Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY, 01202 740950 Talbot Heath School sponsored by Smith Hobbs Wealth Management LTD, Rothesay Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ, 01202 761881, www.talbotheath. org The Grange School (Sponsored by Reid Steel), Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU, 01202 486536, www. thegrangeschool.com Thomas Hardye School sponsored by Atlas Elektronik, Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET, 01305 266064, www.thomas-hardye.net Twynham School (Sponsored by Reid Steel), Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF, 01202 486237, www. twynhamschool.com Weymouth College sponsored by Atlas Elektronik, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LQ, 01305 208919, www. weymouth.ac.uk,

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