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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / WELCOME

warm welcome to the May edition of Dorset Business Focus. I’d like to take this opportunity to report on a couple of developments within Dorset Chamber. Firstly, we are all absolutely delighted with our new logo, designed in partnership with our Business Partners Digital Storm. We feel the logo is truly representative of the modern, innovative 21st century Chamber we strive to be and we will be phasing this in over the next couple of months. We have also taken the opportunity to abbreviate our name and are now simply called Dorset Chamber. Over the last few months we’ve started working closely with the five other accredited Chambers in the South West (Taunton, Somerset, Devon and Plymouth and Bristol) in coming together to give our members a voice at a regional level. Under the banner of the British Chambers of Commerce South West, we’ll be lobbying and discussing the key economic issues that really affect us in the South West. We think this is a positive step forward in terms of strengthening the Chamber voice and has strong backing from the British Chambers of Commerce. We are also continuing to work closely with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and have

been supporting the business consultation on the development of the Local Industrial Strategy. This is an important piece of work, and business input on both our strengths and opportunities is critical – contact me for more information. April saw us renew many of our Business Partner relationships and I’d like to pass on my personal thanks to all for their support. We see our Business Partners as leaders and champions of business in Dorset and their support enables the Chamber to represent the business community on critical issues for Dorset. In April, we were also delighted to welcome the Dorset LEP as new Business Partners to underpin our strategic work together, morebus Excelsior representing transport and Crystal Clear Telecom, representing the telecommunications sector. With the exponential rate of the development of technology, it’s essential businesses in all sectors are informed and are able to embrace new technologies to remain competitive. To support our members, we are launching our new Innovation and Technology Forum, which will be a series of informal presentations and discussions highlighting different aspects of technology and their practical implementation in addition to company visits to see technology in action. This series of events is kindly sponsored by TheNonExec with the first event taking place on 6th June. Contact Vicki Hailes at the Chamber for more information.

Contents 05 Understanding Wellness With Poole BID Manager Justin Hundley-Appleton 05 Small Businesses Don’t See UK Tax System As Level Playing Field 06 Dorset Businesses Have Their Say On Local Industrial strategy 09 Presidents column 12 More Than An Accountant 17 Enhanced Celebrates 25 Years Of Helping Businesses Grow 22 Westover Kia Is Collecting Old Football Boots 25 How Businesses Are Saving 40% On Their Admin 27 Affiliated Town Chambers

27 Member To Member Chamber Offers

39 Lush Switches Up Their Social

28 New Business Partner Is Crystal Clear

40 WRES Invests In Laser Cutting Technology

30 New Members 33 Poole Maritime Festival 2019 Launches Supporting Local Businesses 36 Stranded Seahorses Found On Dorset Beaches 38 Dorset Chamber And Local Enterprise Partnership join forces

41 Our Head Of Business Engagement Steve Bulley Drives The Volkswagen e-Golf 45 5 Ways That Retail Digital Signage Can Boost Sales 52 - 53 Social / Events And Training 55 - 62 Dorset Business Directory

How do you foster a heathy workplace in which individuals can thrive, remain committed to their job, and where ‘it’s ok to not be ok’.

Sleep Your Way To Better Productivity Getting a good night’s sleep, in the right kind of sleep environment, promotes a daily recovery state for our bodies and minds.

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Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Wellbeing In The Workplace

EDITORIAL

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Finally, May will see us undertake our annual membership survey. The survey is extremely important to us in helping us develop new services, understand and build on what we do well and importantly learn where we can improve. We’d ask all members to spare a few moments and complete the survey when it goes live; it really helps us improve the services we deliver for you. Wishing you all the very best for May

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Young Chamber: Dorset Business Engineering In Spring 2019, Young Chamber was invited to attend Bournemouth and Poole College’s engineering degree apprenticeship event.

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Wellbeing In The Workplace:

Time To Act

How do you foster a heathy workplace in which individuals can thrive, remain committed to their job, and where ‘it’s ok to not be ok’. Focus speaks to Lucy Critchley, HR Advisor at Health and wellbeing award winners Organix Brands about this pressing issue. What was it like to be the winner at the Dorset Business Awards? We were thrilled to win the Dorset Business Award for Wellbeing and to have the recognition that all of our hard work, creativity and perseverance has been seen to impact on the Organix’s team work (and home lives). Since winning the award we have had the opportunity to talk with companies that want to put together a similar initiative or just want some hints and tips to get started or improve initiatives that they have already started. We have also had the opportunity to learn from and get inspiration from other companies, as we are always working on evolving and improving our own programme year on year. Tell us why Organix has such an enlightened attitude towards wellbeing in the workplace? When we originally had the idea of building a wellbeing programme five years ago, it was easy to see how this could fit with the already well-embedded values and fantastic culture of Organix. Organix is an open-minded entrepreneurial company that has always known the value of a happy, healthy and motivated workforce, a wellbeing programme would just aim to reinforce this even more. What is your ‘wellbeing agenda’? With support from our Managers and MD, a small budget and utilising the skills of our people, we put together a plan that covered every area of wellbeing, including mental and physical health, financial advice, working environment and work/life balance. The plan runs alongside the needs of the business and our people, and we have taken into account where the pressures are, through gathering feedback from the entire Organix team. Our aim is for everything we do to be beneficial to everyone; informative, as well as challenging. Each year we start with the opportunity for us all to have Health Tests, so we can understand if there are areas of our physical health we may want to focus on; and throughout the year there will be numerous events that cover other areas of Wellbeing, which include Mental Health Awareness Training, Resilience Workshops, after work challenges, such as kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding and climbing; all one off events chosen to challenge our people and possibly start up a new hobby, lunchtime yoga, healthy recipe demonstrations and nutrition talks, a day off for an organised volunteering event, finance and pension advice and flexible working hours where people could have more flexibility to fit their working life around their home lives. How important is it to create a working space that promotes vitality? Our office is open plan, light and bright and designed to enhance our working lives. We have music playing and we are lucky enough to have a beautifully designed garden. We spend a lot of our time at work, so the space should help us to stay motivated and enlivened. 4

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Organix are a team of 50 plus employees based in Bournemouth. They are proud to be the number one baby and toddler snack food brand in the UK. And for 27 years have been pioneers in the baby food industry, providing parents with nutritious ‘no junk’ organic food for their little ones and campaigning for better quality and tasty food for children. They already had a great working environment, culture and benefits, but a few years ago realised that more could be done to support their team through ever-changing work

Has your vitality programme seen any improvement in employee engagement? Our high engagement scores reflect a cumulative impact of a great culture, working environment and benefits; as well as the wellbeing programme which is designed to enhance our teams’ working lives and its impact is reflected in the positive feedback we get from the team. What impact do you think technology has had on our wellbeing at work? Working lives have greatly changed thanks to the help of technology and we actively encourage people to work from home, to work flexible hours and we encourage a working environment where people work the hours they need to, but balance that with time for a life outside of work. Do you think that attitudes towards mental health issues in the workplace are changing within our businesses? Yes, but slowly. We have invested in mental health awareness training for all of your employees, so they can understand their own mental health as well as others around them; and recently three of us have been trained as mental health first aiders to be able to support our employees at times they need it the most. Do you think that it is important to develop vitality with learning in-order to produce a thriving business? Yes, partly. None of our wellbeing programme is obligatory for people to attend, our focus is always /company/dorset-chamber/

and personal pressures. This was when they launched their Wellbeing initiative ‘Wake up to Wellbeing’. Lucy has been working at Organix for 5 years following a successful and varied HR career over the last 20 years, working for a variety of business sectors including property and finance. She was delighted to get a role within a company that is so obviously committed to improving peoples’ working lives and to be given an opportunity to make a big impact on this through a fantastic wellbeing programme.

on events and training that will give people the opportunity to increase their knowledge, health and wellbeing by experiencing and learning about new things. How important is it that our business leaders listen and take action on employee vitality? We always consult our MD and senior management team when planning for our wellbeing programme and we share the results year on year on the impact of everything we have done. From measuring sickness levels, the correlation between attendance of events to engagement levels within each team, and from direct feedback from everyone in the company. If the business leaders don’t understand the benefit of a wellbeing programme, they will not be able to cascade their enthusiasm towards the initiative to their team. The results have spoken for themselves, the feedback has been incredibly positive, with everyone realising what a great benefit the programme has been to them, sickness levels have dropped, engagement levels have risen and the majority of our fitness levels have greatly improved.

Even though we are a small team, Wake Up To Wellbeing demonstrated with a targeted thoughtful plan on a limited budget you can not only significantly impact your people’s health and wellbeing both at work and at home, but their performance and discretionary effort too.

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Understanding Wellness With Poole BID Manager Justin Hundley-Appleton Before becoming manager at Poole BID many of my previous roles included an aspect of health and fitness, and it felt a natural fit to bring an event to Poole that showcases the variety of local businesses that can offer services to ensure that we are all taking care of ourselves and one another. With health and wellbeing high on everyone’s agendas at the moment, it’s important to take a moment to think about the improvements that could be made at home or at work. In a business context, looking after your employees’ wellbeing is vital to your success. Happy employees are productive, efficient ambassadors for your business, and less likely to pull a sickie. Fitness initiatives are often seen as standard across medium and large businesses, such as eye tests for those who use computers, or providing life insurance, but these benefits have become more diverse and, importantly, more accessible to small businesses. Wellbeing can be anything from making and providing healthy food choices, such as a fruit bowl over a biscuit selection, to social aspects and ensuring your team can bond – and if this happens to be over a beer and pizza in the office on a Friday afternoon it’s not a bad thing, it just needs to be managed with healthy alternatives. On 1st June, we will be hosting a wellness event on Poole high street, with a range of businesses exhibiting, including Lush, Everyone Active, MDG Sports, Slimming World and Nuffield Health. Visit Poole town centre between 10am and 4pm to find out more.

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Small Businesses Don’t See UK Tax System As Level Playing Field Businessess believe that the UK tax system is fundamentally unfair and want more support to stay compliant, according to new research released by the British Chambers of Commerce.

ur survey of over 1,000 firms from across the UK, found that nearly three-fifths (58%) of respondents think that the UK tax regime is unfair to businesses like theirs. The findings largely signal concerns over how HMRC applies the tax rules to different types of firms. Two-thirds (67%) of respondents don’t believe that HMRC applies tax rules fairly across all sizes of business. Micro firms are more likely to have that view (70%) compared to their medium and large counterparts (59%). 64% of companies disagree that HMRC applies tax rules fairly regardless of where the company is domiciled. Again, there is a difference in perception among small and larger firms (67% micro firms v 59% medium and large). The results also found concerns over the quality of service provided by HMRC. One in two (49%) firms don’t believe HMRC provides the support they need to be compliant. This figure is higher for micro firms (51%), compared to medium and larger firms (42%). Many respondents expressed frustration that HMRC underestimated the time and money their small businesses spent trying to keep pace with regulatory burdens and the complexities of the system. Reflecting a strong impression of unfairness in the UK tax system, the leading business group is calling on the government to improve HMRC’s service to business, by matching the level of investment in tax avoidance work with funding for support and advice to businesses. Reducing the burden of compliance and improving processes for collecting tax would also go a long way to improving the process for business. The relentless rise in upfront business taxes and costs, from sky-high business

rates, to the costly introduction of Making Tax Digital and changes to auto-enrolment, is adding to the already onerous cost and administrative burden on firms and is reinforcing the concerns over the current tax regime. The BCC also reiterates its call for the government to pledge to introduce no new input taxes and other significant costs on businesses for the remainder of this parliament. Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “These results reflect a strong impression among businesses that the current UK tax regime isn’t a level playing field. “When it comes to compliance there is a tendency for HMRC to see smaller businesses as low hanging fruit and as a consequence they feel under the constant threat of being called out for getting things wrong in a tax system that has grown ever more complex. In contrast, action to tackle persistent compliance issues among a small minority of firms remains frustratingly slow. “There is also widespread disappointment over the escalating burden of up-front taxes and costs of doing business in the UK, particularly at this time of heightened uncertainty. This has proved to be tipping point for many smaller firms who typically operate on a tight cashflow. “HMRC must step up efforts to provide better support to smaller businesses to get their tax right, rather than simply pursuing and enforcing penalties. This should include matching investment in frontline HMRC help towards SMEs, with their work on noncompliance and tax evasion. More also needs to be done to address the escalating burden of upfront costs and taxes to provide firms with much-needed headroom to get on and invest, train their staff, and compete on the global stage.” 5

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Dorset Businesses Have Their Say On Local Industrial Strategy Companies and organisations across Dorset have begun having their say on a wide-ranging consultation on the county’s economic future.

hree business breakfasts hosted by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are the latest stage in plans to shape growth and prosperity through a Local Industrial Strategy. Representatives of sectors including manufacturing, tourism, finance, the creative industries and education attended the events, held in Bournemouth, Shaftesbury and Dorchester. The strategy is intended to help maximise long-term economic opportunities and create jobs while addressing barriers to growth. Speaking at the Bournemouth event, LEP Director Lorna Carver said: “We are in a competitive environment with LEPs around the country bidding for government funding so we need to articulate a distinct vision for Dorset. “What do we want to be known for?” “Our consultation is designed to ensure that the content of the Local Industrial Strategy reflects what businesses across the county want and need.” As well as presentations, the events featured panel debates involving LEP Board members taking questions from the floor. Jim Stewart, LEP Chair, said: “We’re asking businesses and partner organisations to tell us what they think about the challenges and opportunities we face, how best to attract and retain talented people and how to make access to investment easier. “The more we can identify what is unique to Dorset, the more we can influence the level of government funding that comes our way. “We could be a ‘California of the UK’, a place with a fantastic natural environment and the power to attract companies to relocate here from the rest of the UK and internationally.” The events discussed various challenges for Dorset around productivity, infrastructure, house price affordability, climate change, talent retention, social mobility and the ageing population, many of

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which were identified in a recent LEP survey. Points from the audience included the importance of consultation with students and younger people, the idea of branding Dorset as ‘well-being’ capital, and the need for more attractive town centres, and thinking like a city region. LEP Board member Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, urged more businesses to get involved as the consultation continues. /company/dorset-chamber/

Ian said: “With Dorset’s two new local authorities replacing the nine councils we had before, we have a fantastic opportunity to sharpen the county’s decision-making, bid for more funding, and create a more unified message and brand. Businesses need to be at the heart of these discussions.” More consultation events and opportunities for engagement are to follow ahead of a strategy launch in autumn 2019.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PRESIDENTS COLUMN

The President’s Column by Liz Willingham

I believe this is a positive step forward where a stronger – and hopefully unified – voice can be raising key issues to parliament that affect the businesses in our region

I recently had the opportunity to attend a meeting hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) of all the accredited Chambers of Commerce in the South West to discuss some of the key issues for businesses across the region.

new ‘South West & Wales Regional Assembly’ has been established for all chamber representatives in our patch, namely Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol and South Wales, to work together to feed shared ideas and issues up to the BCC. There will be similar clusters of other counties in the South East and throughout the UK. I believe this is a positive step forward where a stronger – and hopefully unified – voice can be raising key issues to parliament that affect the businesses in our region. The good news for Dorset is that I will be chairing this new forum and therefore we will have a rare opportunity to shout louder about our needs. Dorset can often be invisible as a county economically, associated with beautiful landscape and sleepy lifestyles and not perceived to be in the thick of cut and thrust business. Any of you reading this will know that life is actually pretty productive here, businesses do exceptionally well despite the usual challenges, and our attraction as an economic centre is strong with huge potential yet untapped. It was interesting to hear that other sessions the BCC had hosted elsewhere raised different more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

issues to our own in the South West; however, the uniform themes where the Chamber network needs to campaign continue to surround infrastructure, people and international trade. I had the privilege to meet Chamber CEOs and Presidents from the other counties and I believe it will give Dorset Chamber a wider perspective and some opportunities, such as building ways to attract talent from London and other areas. We can’t change some things such as road networks, but we can certainly influence others, and we will be. On the subject of attracting talent, the Dorset Chamber board is pleased to welcome Nicky Busst to our fantastic Board. Many of you will know Nicky as she is a regular attendee of chamber events. She is Senior Corporate Relationship Manager for HSBC Commercial Banking and has extensive experience in working with senior management to support business growth and is skilled in international business and business development. Nicky brings yet another complementary area of expertise to the Chamber’s board and I am looking forward to working with her. We are now well into 2019 and, as always, the world of business is evolving, one example of a changing sector being the media. We will see our

own Daily Echo editor, Andy Martin, moving on from his role this year. Andy has lived and breathed the paper for what feels like a lifetime and Southamptonbased editor, Gordon, takes up the chair of both papers. It’s important in all of our businesses to stay agile and progressive and keep one eye on the future. The media is a good example of significant change and at Liz Lean PR we have been close to these changes for many years, navigating our own processes to ensure our clients continue to gain the awareness they deserve. Our insider knowledge informs us that newspapers are closing at the same rate each month as pubs. Both entities are necessary for community engagement and human interaction; they are key components of our social framework. Our newspapers also provide accountability for those in governance and positions of authority. We should be grateful that in Dorset we still have great daily newspapers amidst a wealth of other weekly and monthly online, offline and broadcast media outlets. And also – thank goodness – some of the best pubs! We must support and value these treasures but we must also be creative in our way of thinking. When one door closes, what new, exciting and vibrant additions can fill the gaps to ensure as communities we still engage with each other? How can we do things differently? Hold that thought until the next time; something to ponder on your midday mile perhaps?

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Sleep Your Way To Better Productivity, Mental And Physical Health Getting a good night’s sleep, in the right kind of sleep environment, promotes a daily recovery state for our bodies and minds. Did you realise that we are able to live five times as long without food as we are without sleep?

leep reduction decreases the efficiency of our brains to manage neurotoxic waste. As studies continue we are seeing a strong association between brain toxicity and diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntingdon’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia. Research has also shown consistent links between sleep deprivation and health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and a reduction in the effectiveness of our immune system. During sleep, hormones are released to carry out important restorative functions such as muscle growth, tissue repair and protein

synthesis. As a result, consistently gaining a full night’s sleep can improve recovery after exercise and, reduce rehabilitation time after injury. There is also data to suggest that physical performance can improve too, with studies demonstrating significant improvements in strength, power and even co-ordination, all important factors in reducing mistakes and boosting productivity! In contrast the accumulation of fatigue has been found to increase recovery times and susceptibility to injury, whilst impairing judgment, decision-making skills and reaction speeds all with potential to decrease productivity.

Just as caffeine and nicotine are stimulants some foods are more sedative in nature, you could try: •

Vitamin B6-rich fish such as halibut, tuna and salmon help with the production of melatonin ( a sleep inducing hormone triggered by darkness) as do bananas, chickpeas and fortified cereals.

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A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that when healthy sleepers who ate a carbohydrate-rich supper of veggies over jasmine rice fall asleep significantly faster than if the meal contained lower glycaemic index (GI) long grain rice. The theory being that the higher GI content of jasmine rice stimulated a higher production of insulin which increased the production of sleep-inducing tryptophans.

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Also a calcium deficiency may interfere with the ability to fall asleep so eat plenty of green leafy vegetables such as kale.

In the UK, we spend roughly a third of our lives in bed. So making sure that we create the right environment for sleep is hugely important. • • • • •

Ditch the screens, or at least apply a blue light filter (there are many apps available) at least an hour before bed. Ditch the notifications. Block any intrusions from your devices from 9pm. Ditch the caffeine. Did you know the caffeine from a cup of coffee drunk at 12 mid day is still in your system at 10pm! Keep your room as dark and as cool as possible, between 18-22 C Decrease noise or use a white noise generator such as a fan.

Sleep hygiene is an Americanism but basically means establishing a routine with consistent bed times, as staying up late and sleeping in at weekends can disrupt sleep patterns in the week. Aim for a relaxed routine before bed, visualise having a good night’s sleep but do not try to force yourself to sleep as research proves this actually raise stress hormones that prevent sleep! Try to set aside 30 minutes to write down any worries or tasks to return to in the morning, learn progressive relaxation or meditation techniques and give your body and brain a chance to slow down and prepare for sleep. 10

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Increase your uptake of magnesium by eating bulgur, barley and other whole grains. This helps you to stay asleep and may also help alleviate symptoms of restless legs and cramp.

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Finally tart cherry juice has been demonstrated to help chronic insomniacs gain some relief of their insomnia by drinking two glasses a day.

Debbie Martin is a Director of BWT Physio and is an experienced practitioner in corporate environments. She is available to speak to your employees on all aspects of health and well-being with the emphasis on ‘You can’t help yourself if you don’t know what to do!’

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PREMIER PARTNER

Minus 17

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Story Behind The Dream Ten years on from the Greatest Escape, AFC Bournemouth have released a documentary charting the unforgettable 2008/09 season.

educted 17 points on the eve of the season and heading out of The Football League due to spiralling financial woes, the Cherries, who were on their third manager of the season, famously survived thanks to a monumental effort from the players and staff. The afcbTV documentary, titled Minus 17, speaks to the personalities involved, both on the pitch and behind the scenes, to give supporters a fresh insight into one of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest seasons, which provided the launchpad for the Cherries' rapid ascent to the Premier League.

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AFC Bournemouth are looking back to the 2008/09 season with the Minus 17 documentary, but there were plenty of external businesses who helped the club during its darkest hour. The Minus 17 premiere took place at the Odeon cinema on Wednesday 24th April, and the three headline sponsors were all part of the memorable quest to avoid the drop out of the Football League and potentially into extinction. Hill Osborne, BH Calibration and Instant Refrigeration Services all helped the club when it needed it most and continue to be involved today.

The trio of businesses sponsored the event which saw Minus 17 air for the first time to the public, with players such as Steve Fletcher, Mark Molesley, Darren Anderton and Danny Hollands accompanying Eddie Howe at the cinema to watch with the rest of the squad, supporters and sponsors.

Following the exclusive premiere event at Bournemouth Odeon in April, the documentary is now available for all to watch for FREE on afcbTV.

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS PARTNER NEWS

More Than An Accountant Through our work with family businesses of all shapes and sizes, we recognise that to help our clients get the most from their business, you have to understand what success means to the family.

t PKF Francis Clark, we understand our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ambitions because we share them. But we know that without the right advice and help, an ambition remains just that. We have a shared ambition for each and every family business we work with, and help them to achieve this by being more than an accountant and running the numbers. Family business consultants often employ an analytical approach focussing on tax planning, consolidated reporting, risk and due diligence and asset management issues. These are important areas but must be aligned with a thorough understanding of the family dynamic, the emotional make-up of a family business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what makes it tick, what keeps it together, what keeps it successful, what intergenerational differences exist in terms of motivation and aspiration, where it is heading in the future and what will success look like? Every family business is unique and each requires different solutions to the challenges they face that are tailored for their individual needs. Our new 360

degree business review service Family Business Connect has been specially designed to assist family and owner-managed businesses access understanding, support and guidance. The design is based on a house, with a room for every key element; working closely with our clients, we are able to navigate the rooms according to individual or business goals. We are then able to examine all those challenges, opportunities and more, helping clients to properly plan and unlock the full potential of the business.

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To begin to look inside your business with a little more clarity and confidence, now and into the future, get in touch with one of our Family Business advisers at PKF Francis Clark and arrange your initial Family Business Connect Review.

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Dorset Business Engineering In Spring 2019, Young Chamber was invited to attend an event at which Bournemouth and Poole College’s engineering degree apprenticeship was presented as part of a wider approach to addressing the local talent shortage for engineering companies in Dorset.

ournemouth and Poole College, through its existing post 16 and post 18 engineering apprenticeship options, is working with Bournemouth University (programme sponsor of Young Chamber) to offer the engineering degree apprenticeship for students who wish to train locally at a higher level. The engineering degree apprenticeship runs alongside the existing well-respected HNC, FdEng, BEng, BSc, MEng and MSc courses across a variety of engineering disciplines. Dr Philip Sewell, Head of Department – Design & Engineering at Bournemouth University, writes: What can we do to address the shortage of engineers in Dorset? In June 2015 the government announced the term “apprenticeship” will be protected in law, gave ‘degree apprenticeships’ equal treatment to degrees and committed to creating 3 million apprenticeships (at intermediate level 2, advanced level 3, higher levels 4-6 and degree levels 6&7) by 2020. Therefore it is imperative that higher education institutions are working alongside schools and industry to ensure they fully utilise the apprenticeship levy to deliver high-quality higher and degree apprenticeships. Recent research by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has identified three growing sectors that are important to Dorset’s economy and have the potential to drive high productivity growth for Dorset, one of these being advanced engineering (Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, 2018). A benefit of apprenticeships is to address the regional skills gap in engineering and loss of knowledge in regional companies as a result of employee turnover or retirement through supported succession 14

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planning. Identified skills gaps and shortages across the Dorset area include significant weaknesses in engineering skills. The demand for skills to replace those who are leaving the workforce is much greater than the demand for skills generated by projected growth in the economy (Department for Education, 2017). The percentage of engineering graduates in the region needs to be increased to address the skills and output gaps identified. This cannot be achieved from full-time degree programmes alone. Currently 35% of Bournemouth University (BU) engineering graduates from our full-time programmes who are in professional employment, work in the local area (South-West) while a large percentage will go into industry all over the world. BU’s Department of Design and Engineering in collaboration with Bournemouth and Poole College (BPC) are tackling this local engineering skill shortage head on through the development of an engineering degree apprenticeship which launched in September 2018. The integrated programme was developed in collaboration with local industry and all students studying at all levels of the programme come from the local region and are employed in the local engineering sector. The degree apprenticeship provides a seamless pathway for part-time engineering education for local companies and for an employee starting with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Foundation Degree in Engineering (FdEng) at BPC in day release mode and further progressing to the BEng (Hons) Engineering degree at BU in flexible learning mode. The programme has manufacturing, mechanical, marine and electronic pathways. There are currently /company/dorset-chamber/

approximately 50 degree apprentices across the levels and this number is expected to grow rapidly. We are noticing that degree apprenticeships, as an alternative route to full time degree programmes, are being supported by local schools who are actively promoting apprenticeship opportunities at their careers fairs. A consequence of this is that we are now finding more potential university applicants enquiring about degree apprenticeship opportunities at our open days. Interest from Industry in degree apprenticeships is also high. Ten apprenticeship levy events have been held in the local region since January 2017, attracting 350 participants from over 160 organisations. In summary, degree apprenticeships are key to the growth of the skills of the local economy. There is a noticeable change in attitude towards apprenticeships by schools, industry, parents and students. There are a large number of engineering apprenticeships becoming available.

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For more information on the engineering degree apprenticeship contact: •

Dr Philip Sewell (Bournemouth University) https://www.bournemouth. ac.uk/ 01202 961294

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Craig Robinson (Bournemouth and Poole College) https://www.thecollege. co.uk/ 01202 205704

For more information about the undergraduate and post graduate courses available at Bournemouth University, visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses @DorsetChamber

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Enhanced Celebrates 25 Years Of Helping Businesses Grow In 1994, three ambitious young businessmen formed a computer company by the name of Enhanced Computer Solutions. Their aim was to offer premium, cost-effective service from an enviable portfolio of skill and experience.

imon White and Mark Pollock took on the roles of technical, and support manager respectively. Now, 25 years later following a management buyout in 2007, Simon is CEO supported by Mark and fellow directors in one of the most successful and fastestgrowing technology companies in the South of England. The company has overseen a great deal of change over this time. They now have a turnover in excess of £5 million and completed a rebranding – as Enhanced – in 2008. Simon however, insists the fundamental aspects and company beliefs haven’t changed. “Our mission and ideals are the same as they were 25 years ago, to constantly excel in everything we do,” he says. Enhanced are recognised for their expertise in working with companies who also believe that IT is at the core of their business growth. They make it their business to make sure the IT technology and services their clients need integrates effortlessly into their existing business. “We continue to invest in our products, service and people,” says Simon. “As National award winners for our customer service and support we are determined to continue our promise of 25 years ago, to be exceptional in everything we do. “To achieve this we have to ensure we continue to offer the best possible professional services from a team dedicated to its people.” This is what Carolyn Collins, Director of Domiciliary Care at Care South has to say about Enhanced. “We have worked with Enhanced for nearly 10 years and have total trust in a company who fully understand the sensitivity of our business. Working with them is like having your own in-house IT team. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.”

Enhanced have ambitious plans for the next stage of their growth. They are investing heavily in the infrastructure division of their company. This includes growing their engineering, pre-sales and sales team, offering business forums for existing and new business customers, and constantly looking to be one step ahead in the market place - a market place which is constantly changing and offering new innovative solutions. Their people have always been of paramount importance to Enhanced and as well as working on improving the customer experience they are investing heavily in the personal development of their people, deploying staff engagement programmes and encouraging ongoing feedback and consultations. Paul Warwick, Solutions Support Manager at Enhanced has worked with the company for over 20 years. “Enhanced is a great company to work for, with everyone working together to achieve the same goals. It has been amazing to see the company grow from strength to strength. They believe in their people and as a team we support each other with one aim, to support our customers.

“Over the years we have learnt many lessons and embraced the ongoing fast and furious changes in our industry. The role of an IT consultant has changed dramatically and we believe that any successful company should now view their IT consultant as part their strategic team, as they would their accountant, solicitor and business advisor. It is our job to keep our clients up to date with changes, innovations and latest thinking. We are passionate about growth and are focused on helping our clients achieve theirs.” “Thank you to all those involved who have made the last 25 years such an exciting challenge. Our promise to you is to keep challenging ourselves, keep learning and above all, embrace all that the future brings. We will continue to deliver IT you can count on.” Simon White, CEO, Enhanced.

If you are interested in finding out more about Enhanced and how they can help you and your business, just call them on 01202 308000 or visit their website enhanced.co.uk

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Morebus Is All Aboard With Dorset Chamber A Dorset bus company is going places with Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry after becoming a Platinum Business Partner. Poole-based morebus has joined forces with the county’s voice of business to help it drive economic growth and to forge new links with other firms. The Chamber, which is Dorset’s leading business support organisation, has more than 720 members – including nearly 30 Business Partners. Morebus is part of Go South Coast, which is owned by the FTSE 250 transport organisation ‘The Go-Ahead Group’. Morebus has two local sister companies – Damory and Excelsior – who are also Dorset Chamber business partners. Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “Transport and infrastructure are so important to business in Dorset and the local economy. “It will be invaluable to have a company of morebus’s stature and experience within the ranks of our Business Partners. “We are delighted to welcome the company aboard and look forward to a close and fruitful partnership.” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Adam Keen, who is general manager at Go South Coast, said: “The Dorset Chamber provides an engaging and effective way of representing businesses in our region. “The Chamber’s voice is important when it comes to issues affecting businesses in Dorset. “We are keen to play our part in helping the Chamber support business and help drive the local economy in the years to come.” Go South Coast’s bus and coach companies operate a fleet of more than 850 vehicles over more than 140 routes. It employs more than 1,900 people. Its brands include morebus, Damory, Hants & Dorset Trim, Bluestar, Excelsior, Salisbury Reds, Southern Vectis, Swindon’s Bus Company and Tourist Coaches. Services in Bournemouth include UNIBUS for Bournemouth University staff and students as well as workers, shoppers and residents. The Business Partner scheme is for ambitious firms looking to develop their own businesses, as

well as playing a role in helping the Chamber shape economic growth in the county. It has two Premier Business Partners: Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and events specialist Brighter Productions. Its Platinum Business Partners are: A-One Insurance Group, Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth Airport, the Bournemouth and Poole College, Bournemouth University (BU), Deep South Media, Digital Storm, Dorset Echo/Daily Echo, ESET, Field International, Global, Greendale Construction, HSBC, ITSB, JP Morgan, Lester Aldridge, Meggitt, Purple HR, Ouch Training Team, PKF Francis Clark, Savills, Sunseeker, TeamJobs, Travel Counsellors for Business and Westover Group. The Chamber – Dorset’s leading business support organisation – continues to grow as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2019. 21

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Westover Kia Is Collecting Old Football Boots Westover Kia in Ferndown, part of the Westover Group, encouraged football fans and players of all ages to visit the showroom on Wimborne Road East and donate their used and unwanted football boots to help support it in its bid to gather as many as possible for charity. Kia Motors Europe is sponsoring the 2019 UEFA Europa league, and as part of its sponsorship has launched the UEFA Europa League Trophy Tour, driven by Kia, which aims to collect football boots for charity while giving fans across Europe the opportunity to see the iconic UEFA Europa League trophy. The motor manufacturer has selected dealerships in each participating country to act as boot collection

points and Westover Kia was chosen as one of the UK dealerships. Until 29th April, ahead of the UEFA Europa League final in Azerbaijan, Westover Kia collected boots which will be given to the UEFA Foundation for Children and taken to the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan for Syrian refugees of all ages. Those who donated a pair of boots also had the chance to win tickets to the UEFA Europa League final, among other prizes. Gary Clark, brand director for Westover Kia, said: “It is a privilege for Westover Kia to be selected by the brand to be a boot collection point. We’re hoping that many people across Dorset and surrounding counties will

visit the showroom with their old boots and donate to this worthy cause. With these donations we will be able to make a positive contribution to the lives of young refugees who have a passion for football.” He added: “For those wanting to catch a glimpse of the UEFA Europa League trophy, Kia Motors Europe will be visiting London, Geneva, Seville, Berlin, Milan, Moscow, Paris and Baku with the prestigious cup and fans should keep an eye out for locations which will be announced by Kia Motors Europe.” Westover Kia stocks a wide variety of new and used cars, including the Kia Sportage, priced from £20,305.

Field International Open Plant In Singapore Aerospace manufacturing companies, Field International, are pleased to announce the opening of their Singapore manufacturing plant, which was officially opened on 15th February 2019. To celebrate the opening, a reception was held at the Hotel Atrium, whereby Singapore representatives from the British Chamber in Singapore attended, including the Deputy Director for International Trade, Justinian Habner. Field International’s MD, Mark Booker, spoke, describing the opening as a momentous achievement for the company which his father, David Booker, founded in 1995. Following the reception, guests were transported to the new plant at the Singapore Industrial Zone for an official opening ceremony, which included a traditional lion dance for good luck and fortune, followed by a tour of the plant and demonstrations. The event took place during the week of the Chinese New Year, bringing an atmosphere of positivity for the year ahead. With their head office in the UK, this new plant will provide Field International with a manufacturing and repair-based service that can supply South East Asia and beyond, giving the company an even stronger foothold in their worldwide expansion, and yet another opportunity outside of China. Field International took over the plant in 2018 when it was a distressed business, successfully re-energising the company and retaining its highly skilled staff. They plan to recruit a further 10 employees, including a general manager, which will no doubt have an ongoing positive impact on the area’s employment. Field International MD, Mark Booker, said; “The opening of our Singapore plant is a significant step forward for Field International, and the ceremony really did the occasion justice. Having such a large presence in the area will enhance our 22

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relationship with South East Asia considerably, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing how we can grow from here.” Field International has an impressive presence on the global stage; this forward-thinking company boasts engineering and manufacturing facilities in the UK, Singapore, the US, China and Spain, and trades in over 50 countries around the world. With their sights firmly set on continuing their worldwide expansion, Field International supports and supplies most of the major airlines and MROs worldwide with licensed aircraft tooling and ground support equipment. They’re even able to lay claim to being one of the UK’s only official Airbus Tier 1 Aircraft Tooling suppliers and one of the top-selling Boeing tooling licensees. This latest expansion is testament to their ongoing success and growth, and, with plans to expand their reach even further, this UK aerospace manufacturing company is truly a global player. To find out more about Field International and their new Singapore manufacturing plant, contact Richard Marples, Group Business Development Director on 01202 676331 or go to www.fieldinternational.com

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Battens Welcomes New Conveyancing Executive To Its Residential Team Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Osborn to the Residential Property Team. Bill began his legal career with a degree in law from the University of Southampton before joining a local firm of conveyancing solicitors in 2005, training as a Residential Conveyancer. Bill worked with the same firm for fourteen years across several offices, including a long spell as the office manager of the company’s Bristol-based office before returning to the Yeovil and Sherborne area. He joins Battens as a Conveyancing Executive and is looking forward to supporting new clients with his broad property expertise. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge to Battens and has extensive experience in sales, purchases, re-mortgaging, transfers of equity and right to buy matters. “I am very excited to be joining Battens and putting the skills I have developed as a Residential Conveyancer into a traditional firm with a progressive approach to Conveyancing,” said Bill. Jill Cochrane, Head of Residential Property said: “We are very pleased to welcome Bill to the Residential Property Department, bringing his experience and local knowledge which will add strength to the team.”

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How Businesses Are Saving 40% On Their Admin O ver the past 2 years, there has been a huge rise in Virtual Assistants and their popularity, with many businesses recognising the need for them, says Gemma Wall, The Contemporary PA, Dorset. Offering a vast set of skills, virtual assistants can cater to your needs in ways office-based administrative assistants can’t. VAs can do regular office-related tasks like email management and data input, as well as the more digital-related tasks like social media management and online presence. Not all Virtual Assistants have the same skill-set but they still offer a lot of services you can’t get with office-based administrators. With the diverse skill-sets available, the likelihood is there will be a Virtual Assistant out there for every type of company across many sectors. But, there are still some businesses that are hesitant to hire one, considering them to bring a risk as they work remotely, and it can be difficult to monitor their work. However, there is a reason why Virtual Assistants get more and more popular every year. For a lot of people,

the benefits of hiring them far outweigh the risks, and a VA is relatively more affordable to hire compared to an office-based worker. Many businesses are looking at ways to cut down on office expenditure, and with the growth of co-working spaces, business owners have less space for full-time employees and are turning to collaborations with other freelancers to complete business tasks. Many start-ups find that Virtual Assistants are relatively cheaper, not only because of the physical advantages of not having to provide desk space and equipment, but as many work ad-hoc and are flexible with their working times, you pay for what you use. Experts have calculated that VAs can achieve around a 40% saving. Another possible key to their popularity is due to technological advancements. Virtual services, technological and digital advances are key innovations for the success of small businesses, but development is at such a pace that although in some ways it assists business operations, business owners are getting busier and are seeing an

increase in things they have to do meaning effective time management is more difficult for them. Virtual Assistant skills and experience are far beyond that of a normal assistant, and they have proven to be able to handle jobs quickly and effectively, with many offering the digital skills many businesses are missing. Business owners are reporting an increase in productivity and business owners have said that hiring a Virtual Assistant helps to avoid the possibility of burning out. Owners of start-ups in particular usually try to do everything they possibly can by themselves to save on costs. But no matter how good you are at what you do, you’ll never be able to do everything well and of course there will be times when you need a break. The demand for Virtual Assistants is set to rise even higher, and their skill sets will also widen accordingly. Writing skills, video editing, and content production is emerging, with some predicting that these will become standard skills. For more information please visit www.thecontemporarypa.co.uk

REIDsteel Revs Up For Jaguar Land Rover Showroom A Dorset steel construction company, working with Midas Construction, part of the Midas Group, is to start on site for a new £12.3million Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Bristol. John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has provided design and manufacture expertise for steelwork, cladding and decking on the new Guy Salmon showroom at Cribbs Causeway. The Christchurch-based company is due to arrive on site in mid-April 2019 to start on its phase of construction on the state-of-the-art project. Extending over 72,000 sq ft, the dealership will include showrooms, a 280-space roof deck car park, as well as workshops, servicing bays and office space over two floors. REIDsteel has designed, built and will erect approximately 620 tonnes of structural steelwork and 10,600 sq m of decking – all meeting JLR’s Dual Arch Concept requirements for its showrooms. Jordan Laker, REIDsteel bid manager, said: “It is exciting to be involved in such a prestigious project in one of the UK’s prime retail locations.

“It is the second JLR dealership we have worked on in recent months, and our largest in the automotive sector so far. “Guy Salmon is part of the Sytner Group Ltd, a national dealership for prestigious cars and one of the largest automotive retailers in Europe.” “We are looking forward to starting on site and playing our part in creating one of the most impressive dealerships of its kind anywhere in the country.” Work was started by building contractors on the development just after Christmas 2018 and it is expected that the dealership will open in spring 2020. REIDsteel also provided expertise for the design, manufacture and erection of structural steelwork, cladding and decking for Jardine

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Motors Group’s JLR dealership in Wolverhampton. The 130-strong company specialises in providing entire steel frame and building envelope solutions all under one roof. Thanks to their inhouse capabilities and expertise, they are regularly contracted to design, manufacture and supply complete steel structures including the cladding, glazing, louvres and staircases for projects anywhere in the UK, Europe and across the world. They include bridges, hospitals, sports stadia, disaster resilient buildings, defensive structures, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings, warehouses and advanced aircraft hangars. Visit www.reidsteel.com for more details.

Redundancy Support In Demand Ringwood-based human resources consultancy View HR, has witnessed a growing demand from businesses in Southern England for their expertise in the highly sensitive process of making staff redundancies. Gemma Murphy, who launched View HR 4 years ago, believes that businesses are now more aware of the costs; both in financial and reputation of mishandling the legal process, whether it’s individual, or mass redundancies. “We are first to admit that it’s one of the most stressful roles that we can be asked to oversee on behalf of our clients - as these are people who have families, bills, mortgages and when faced with redundancy, this can make for a very bleak outlook. Whether it’s 1, 3, or 100 people facing redundancy, it motivates us is to do it properly, fairly and to give employees the dignity they deserve for their service to the business,” said Gemma Murphy. View HR recently undertook a large-scale collective redundancy consultation process (over 60 employees impacted) in London for in the professional services sector. Gemma admits that the feedback that resulted from those impacted by the restructure, was more gratifying than the fee. “We knew that we had consulted with staff correctly when we received a few hugs and thanks for treating them all fairly and with dignity. I also received an email saying “I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your professionalism and fairness during such a difficult period”, that’s nice and that helps me sleep at night. Ultimately, if a business needs to make redundancies, it is going to happen, but that doesn’t stop it being done fairly and professionally.” Organisations should be aware of the financial consequences when management fails to follow the correct legal procedures, especially when there are more than 20 employees at risk of redundancy. Businesses regularly come unstuck where they don’t follow a consultation process. Businesses, no matter what the size or turnover, cannot just make people redundant. There is a fear that in weak industry sectors, businesses will be making redundancies to survive, but where they have not followed a process, they could face major dismissal claims which in turn cripple the business they were trying to save. For further information visit www.viewhr.co.uk 25

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Affiliated Town Chambers Bournemouth Ferndown Chamber Of Commerce www.ferndownchamber.org.uk Chamber of Trade & Commerce

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.

www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce have been busy with students at the Arts University Bournemouth completing their work on Social Media CSR videos, we have held a new CSR networking event and re-launched the Chamber Benevolent Fund.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk We have been working towards becoming a plastic free town and implementing an award scheme. Forthcoming May events include Swanage Railway Diesel Gala, Pirate Festival and Purbeck Arts Week. We look forward to welcoming new members at our monthly business meetings at the Pines Hotel.

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.

Dorchester Chamber for Business www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester. It is this ethos, as well as community engagement, that sets the agenda for all of our activities.

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 A busy breakfast event in Weymouth & Portland in May, between the two towns at our UNESCO world heritage site, the Jurassic Coast, at “Taste” on Chesil. Our June breakfast at Safewise on 4th June is with Live Well Dorset & sponsored by Dorset Show Homes, Book via the website.

Member To Member Chamber Offers

Enjoy your Dorset Chamber Breakfast FREE for a year Book a marquee from Marquee Elegance during 2019 and we will pay for all your Dorset Chamber breakfasts for a year. Contact Danny Roberts 01258 860508 *Offer open to Dorset Chamber members only, if you join that could be you… Marquee Elegance is a family business that has been supplying Marquees for weddings, parties, and corporate events since the 1980s. The original marquee hire service, sometimes known as gazebo hire or stretch tent hire, was born from a yard behind the family home located in Poole, Dorset. The business has expanded steadily whilst keeping pace with the latest innovations in marquee technology and comfort such as lighting, heating, hardwood floors and furniture. Marquee Elegance hires marquees from our head office in Dorset to locations across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire

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Innovative Hire offer Dorset Chamber Members

20% Off On Hires At Innovative Hire we have a wide range of creative event furniture, event bars, event props and structures available to hire for all different types of events. (www.innovativehire.co.uk) Dorset Chamber members receive a 20% discount on any hires (not including delivery and collection charges).

10% Off For All Dorset Chamber Members Who Take Out A 12 Month Maintenance Contract Eazy Gardens offer the highest possible customer service with a regular team who will learn your likes and dislikes and develop a regular routine around your grounds making sure they are in tip-top condition all year round. Dorset Chamber members will receive 10% off for 12 month maintenance contracts. 27

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New Business Partner Is Crystal Clear Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry has added some sparkle with high-flying tech firm Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd. It has welcomed the Bournemouth-based company to the top tier of its membership as a Platinum Business Partner. Business telephony company Crystal Clear provides hosted and cloud-based voice, connectivity and mobile services. The Dorset Chamber – the county’s voice of business, has more than 700 members, with Crystal Clear becoming its 29th Platinum Business Partner. Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber Chief Executive, said: “Crystal Clear is a forward-thinking and dynamic company whose business ethos matches our own. “They are a perfect fit for our Business Partner programme and I’m sure they will play a major role in helping the Chamber continue to grow and drive the local economy.” Crystal Clear Telecom is based at Richmond Hill in Bournemouth and aims to become the South’s most secure and trusted technology provider. 28

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Managing Director Scott Gower-Smith said: “We see ourselves as market challengers who provide an upfront and honest approach in the rapidly evolving world of telecommunications. “We have 40 years of experience within the business and aim to build long-term relationships with our clients. “We recognised similar qualities within the Chamber and look forward to playing a key role in its future success.” The Business Partner scheme is for ambitious firms looking to develop their own businesses, as well as playing a role in helping the Chamber shape economic growth in the county. It has two Premier Business Partners: Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and events specialist Brighter Productions. Its Platinum Business Partners are: A-One Insurance Group, Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, /company/dorset-chamber/

Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth Airport, the Bournemouth and Poole College, Bournemouth University (BU), Deep South Media, Digital Storm, Dorset Echo/Daily Echo, ESET, Field International, Global, Greendale Construction, HSBC, ITSB, JP Morgan, Lester Aldridge, Meggitt, Purple HR, Ouch Training Team, PKF Francis Clark, Savills, Sunseeker, TeamJobs, Travel Counsellors for Business and Westover Group. As well as Crystal Clear Telecom, its recent joiners have included More Excelsior and the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership.

The Chamber – Dorset’s leading business support organisation – continues to grow as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2019.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / NEW MEMBERS

Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes

OUR NEW MEMBERS

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5JS Contact 01202 751000 www.bournemouthwestcliffhotel.co.uk Recently under new ownership, Bournemouth West Cliff will benefit from investment in the refurbishment of bedrooms, public areas and its spa and leisure facilities. Already a popular business and leisure hotel with meeting space for up to 200 delegates and plenty of outdoor garden space.

D&A Procurement Ltd

25B Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HF Contact 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk A family owned business offering free personal Energy Consultancy to companies, verifying, advising and managing their Gas & Electric contract renewals, giving them access to all commercial energy suppliers in the UK market, as well as offering Energy Certification and Environmental Consultancy through association with Tudor Edward.

Living Home Technology

Studio 5, The Greenhouse, Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ Contact 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk Living have operated within the Smart Home, Home Cinema and Lighting industry since 2005. We have been seen on the BBC, Channels 4's Grand Designs and worked on projects around the world, including St Lucia, Spain and Portugal.

UKSV

1st and 2nd Floors, 3 Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AN Contact 01425 480444 www.uksv.co.uk UKSV is a creative communications agency specialising in live event design, communications strategy, AV technical support and multimedia production. Our team of specialists work with our clients to design, create and deliver truly empowering, memorable events and content.

Vantage Point Nunet Ltd

Unit 8-9, Ashley Heath Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH21 6UZ Contact 01202 821572 www.nunetsolutions.co.uk We design, create and make â&#x20AC;&#x201C; binders, folders, boxes and wallets.

Communications Consultants Worldwide

Beacon House, 15 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3LB Contact 01202 318161 www.ccww.co.uk CCww is a leading global supplier of GSM/GPRS/EGPRS/UMTS protocol stacks, platforms, production-ready reference designs, modules and services, spanning low-cost GSM to top-end smart-phones. Our engineers are experienced at all phases of terminal design, test and manufacture. CCww's expertise dates from the world's first GSM mobile in 1988 and continues with more than 1B CCww -based devices in use worldwide.

Evolve

37 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU Contact 07737 325514 www.evolvemembers.com Evolve is an exclusive community of entrepreneurs and business leaders that brings likeminded, innovative individuals together so that they can realise their personal and business ambitions through access to peer group learning, individual coaching, inspirational events and unique online content.

Provulo

Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AS Contact 07503 267160 www.provulo.com provulo helps businesses who rely on the use of shared folders, spreadsheets, email and manually capturing from one system to the next, who suffer from unnecessary administration and lost opportunities to move to a modern, managed, web-based, business process solution for little to no investment.

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Young Enterprise

Peterley House, Peterley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2TZ Contact 07918 564958 www.young-enterprise.org.uk A leading UK charity that believes an academic education on its own is not enough. With support from local businesses, we motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need.

Leaf Consulting

CSW Group Ltd

Poseidon House, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 O5J Contact 08009 755111 www.cswgroup.co.uk/skills-support Making positive changes through guidance, mentoring, partnerships and volunteering. We manage and deliver a broad range of programmes in partnership with commissioners & supply chains currently offering support to 15-24 year olds in Dorset who are not currently in education, employment or training.

10 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP Contact: 01202 619868 www.vantagepoint-uk.com We proudly manage a varied Portfolio of holiday/short term lettings across Dorset & Hampshire including Poole, Bournemouth, Swanage and the Isle of Wight. We are a dedicated, efficient and hands-on company always ensuring owners and guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; alike receive only the best service.

LiveWell Dorset

Egdon Hall, Lynch Lane Offices, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DN Contact 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk We are here for health and wellbeing and to guide you to a healthier lifestyle through free advice and coaching. Do you want to become more active, lose weight, quit smoking or drink less alcohol? Talk to us. We also provide RSPH accredited staff training.

The West Hants Club

Roslin Road South, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7EF Contact 01202 519455 www.westhants.co.uk The West Hants Club is the premier rackets, leisure and fitness club in Bournemouth, offering extensive sports facilities in a relaxed environment. Our staff are dedicated to personalised, quality service, delivered in the setting of a family friendly, members club.

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Tenchleys Cottage, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HD Contact 07960 653525 www.leafconsult.co.uk Leaf Consulting works with manufacturing and engineering businesses to help them build successful and sustainable approaches to improve their productivity and reduce waste using standardised assessment tools and through coaching shop-floor and management teams to better performance.

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Poole Maritime Festival 2019 Launches Supporting Local Businesses BCP Council is partnering with a number of key organisations to deliver the ‘business week’ of Poole Maritime Festival - an exciting programme of events designed for local and regional businesses running 3 - 7 June 2019. The theme for this year’s Business Week is Looking to the Future of the Marine sector and the role of innovation in smart systems, technology and new ways of working. The programme kicks off on Monday 3 June with a Smart Ports workshop for port logistics stakeholders to discuss how technology such as Internet of Things, artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data and other technological solutions can streamline port logistics. Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting a Breakfast Network on Tuesday 4 June at Rick Stein in Sandbanks. It is the perfect opportunity to network with businesses within Dorset in a fantastic setting, whilst hearing from an inspiring keynote speaker from the marine sector. Dorset Engineering & Manufacturing Cluster will host a Women in

Engineering Roundtable networking event on Wednesday 5 June, details to be confirmed shortly. The Dorset Marine Innovation Conference will be held on Thursday 6 June at the Haven Hotel. At this flagship conference we will explore innovations in marine engineering technology and processes, celebrate success stories in Dorset and hear about the support on offer to help your business grow. Speakers confirmed so far include Will Roberts, Innovations Manager from RNLI, who will describe how technology is shaping the future of lifesaving and prevention; Sean Robertson from Sunseeker International and Darren Barnett from MTU UK Hybrid Power, who will offer a fascinating insight into Sunseeker and MTU Hybrid Technology and Zoe Webster, Director for Artificial Intelligence at Innovate UK, will outline the UK’s strategy for AI and its impact on the engineering and marine sector. The Conference will be followed with a reception in partnership with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership

(LEP) at the Harbour Heights hotel. The week concludes on Friday 6 June with the Borough of Poole's STEM challenge in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and Young Enterprise. Around 80 pupils from schools across Dorset will take part in a marine- related challenge. Supported by local business leaders and academics, the contest encourages the next generation to take an active interest in STEM-related study and careers. BCP Council Chief Executive Graham Farrant, said: “We are delighted that BCP Council will be hosting Poole Maritime Festival’s Business Programme, which is now in its third year. This exciting week of events celebrating Poole’s magnificent maritime industry will see the coming together of key business leaders from the marine and maritime sector with a

focus on the future and innovation. We are expecting many businesses, trade representatives, support organisations, local government, universities, school children and our MPs to be involved in what will be an inspiring week of discussion, innovation-sharing and enterprise.” Cllr Mohan Iyengar, Cabinet Member for Economy, Borough of Poole, said: “This event keeps getting better because of the outstanding marine businesses we have in the town. Now more than ever we need to be showcasing our marine sector, raising the interest and getting more people of all ages involved.”

now and 2023. The UK holds an impressive share of this market, which is why we have moved to make these solutions part of Access Workspace. This acquisition, in conjunction with the recent acquisition of Riliance, will establish the Access Digital Learning & Compliance Division and further enhances the portfolio of solutions available to all customers through Access Workspace. The addition of online training, compliance and risk management to the suite will extend connected and collaborative working to even more departments of a business, from sales, finance, HR, IT, manufacturing and logistics to Access customers to do more of what’s important to them, all in one place. We know many of our existing and future clients are coming under increased pressure for training, risk management and compliance, driven by increasing legislation and regulation in their industries. By offering Digital

Learning through the same platform as people use to do their job every day, we believe that uptake will increase and monitoring adherence and completion will become simpler and more cost effective.” Peter Phillips, CEO of Unicorn also shares: “We see Access as the perfect home for our customers, solutions and people. They are fully committed to help us further develop the depth and breadth of our solutions and content library which will make an excellent addition to the Access Workspace suite. We are all committed to making Access the company of choice for Digital Learning across multiple industries. With a market-leading suite of solutions, comprehensive content library and a rapidly growing market, we see the future with Access significantly enhancing our leadership position in this space.”

For more information and to book or register your interest, please visit https://www.poolemaritimefestival. co.uk/business-programme/

The Access Group Welcomes Unicorn To The Family

he Access Group today announced the acquisition of Unicorn, the UK’s leading provider of learning technology solutions. The Access Group sees the addition of Unicorn to its Access Workspace solution as yet further confirmation of its intent to be the solution provider of choice to the UK’s thousands of mid-market and growing businesses. The acquisition of Unicorn, comes hot on the heels of the acquisition of Riliance, the UK leader for Online Training, Compliance and Risk Management in the UK’s Legal Sector and signals Access’s intent to be a major player in Digital Learning across multiple industries. Unicorn’s high-quality digital learning suite of solutions are underpinned by the Unicorn Learning Management System (LMS) and focus on helping organisations with their Training, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance needs. The solutions, which will be available through Access Workspace – the cloud-based platform for collaboration and communication in the workplace – span the breadth of content, platform

and mobile-first games and apps. This means that Access will be able to support businesses to deliver on every aspect of their learning strategy. Unicorn comes to Access with more than £10m of revenues and in excess of 1,500 customers, including key names such as UK Finance Association, University of London, Tesco Bank, and Chartered Insurance Institute. As part of The Access Group, Unicorn will strengthen its position in the Digital Learning space, especially in the Financial Services and Insurance sector. Investment will ensure a rapidly expanding content library that will build on existing Training, Compliance and Risk Management solutions for multiple industries beyond the leadership position Access now holds in Insurance and Financial Services. With Access already a major player for other business critical systems in heavily regulated sectors like Education, Not for Profit and Health & Social Care, the potential for growth is significant. Chris Bayne, CEO of Access, commented: “Digital Learning is a rapidly growing market with Europe alone expected to see a CAGR of approximately 15% between

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Big, Bright And Beautiful Brighter Productions is one of those unassuming companies in Dorset, quietly going about its business as an audio-visual event and production company specialising in conferences, product launches and award ceremonies in a highly professional and expert way.

rom the company’s HQ tucked away on Ferndown Industrial Estate (it also has offices in London and Coventry), Brighter Productions is a very serious production company employing very serious talent and attracting very serious national and international clients. While these include household names such as JCB, Triumph Motorcycles, Lush, AFC Bournemouth, The Institute of Civil Engineers and JP Morgan, you may be more familiar with Brighter Production’s work as the company behind the impressive state-of-the art LED show which has consistently raised the bar on the ‘wow’ factor at the Dorset Business Awards over the last 3 years. While the company’s web site modestly states ‘We are Lights, Sound and Vision’, Brighter Productions is so much more. It provides a bespoke service which is account managed in-house for end-toend delivery rather than through third parties or agencies. This approach has proved popular with clients as it negates the need for additional points in the communication chain and establishes clear relationships and working processes which are ultimately more efficient and cost effective. The company’s continued investment in state-ofthe-art technology, including modular screens which are highly adaptable and give the greatest clarity and intensity, as well as lighting, hardware, software, sound decks and so on, has contributed to its reputation for excellence across a range of national and international clients. This is matched by its continued investment into the latest event tech, including the highest resolution ultra-HD modular LED screens which are so versatile they can be creatively adapted with endless possibilities, as well as lighting, sound, cameras, etc. The company’s success as a growing business is down to company founder and Commercial Director

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Sean Tomkins, who has a wealth of experience in production management and delivery, having worked in every role across the business throughout his career from the ground up. This makes his in-depth knowledge and experience invaluable, especially when combined with an uncanny ability to think in light, sound and visual dimensions which do not necessarily come naturally to the rest of us. This experience is also critical when recruiting the right team to deliver world-class events, anywhere in the world. Sean says: “Brighter has developed a unique force which brings together dedicated technicians and event specialists. Our client base has grown organically, alongside our reputation for

producing events around the world. I am extremely proud of each and every team member who has contributed to our success.” The result is that events are meticulously planned and executed, transforming any space, exhibition stand, room, hall - even quarry - for any product launch, exhibition, trade show or conference into something truly spectacular, as we know from the Dorset Business Awards. Ian Girling, Chief Executive at Dorset Chamber adds: “Brighter Productions has differentiated the Dorset Business Awards ceremony from every other awards event in the South. There is no doubt from the feedback we receive from the attendees on the night that Brighter Productions continues to exceed audience expectations every time. They are a fantastic team to work with too.” While Brighter Productions works with large clients, its bespoke service and scalability of equipment means it can offer organisations of any shape and size the opportunity to showcase and celebrate brands, products, services, successes and people, working to deliver the ‘wow’ factor to smaller budgets.

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Stranded Seahorses Found On Dorset Beaches Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has been made aware of an unusual amount of stranded seahorses being washed up on Dorset beaches within a couple of weeks of one another, thanks to members of the public posting their finds on social media. The first report came from Studland on 29th March, when Rene Smith picked up a small, dried spiny seahorse on the beach. This was followed by others at Worbarrow Bay, near Kimmeridge, Greenhill Beach in Weymouth and Chesil Beach at Portland. The finds include examples of both spiny and shortsnouted seahorses, our two native species. DWT’s Marine Awareness Officer, Julie Hatcher said, “To have so many seahorses washing up in Dorset in such a short time is unheard of and we are very grateful to the people who found them for publicising their finds. While there is no obvious reason for the deaths, it certainly indicates that Dorset has a good population of seahorses along the coast. All the seahorses were small individuals, born last year, that would have matured as adults this summer. Seahorses inhabit a number of different types of seabed, including shallow-water seagrass meadows close inshore. Julie added, “It may be that they struggled to find enough food early in the year or were caught out by some rough sea conditions and accidentally washed up on the beach. We are keen to hear

of other records that might give us a clue as to the cause.” Several sites in Dorset are known to have seahorses, including Studland Bay where both species have been found to breed. Both Studland Bay and Worbarrow Bay are currently being considered as possible Marine Conservation Zones, a type of wildlife reserve, which will enable those areas to be managed for the benefit of seahorses and the variety of other marine life that live there. The decision on whether these sites will be designated is expected in the next few weeks.

Spiny seahorse at Greenhill, Weymouth 09.04.2019 © Gail Frogpie

Find out about DWT’s work to protect our seas at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/conservation-at-sea.

Spiny seahorse at Studland 29.03.2019 © Rene Smith

Seahorse at Chesil 12.04.2019 © Craig Pinder

Short-snouted seahorse at Warbarrow Bay 07.04.2019 © Sarah Hodgson

1,000,000th Sales Order Line Despatched From Tower

Last month, Tower Supplies despatched it's 1,000,000th sales order line from its Holton Heath distribution centre that opened in January 2016. The order, made by SSE via the online approved catalogue that Tower provide them with, was for Tower's own-brand, high risk PPE (personal protective equipment) - FireBear. Tower's Director of Sales, Bruce Woodfield, said "1-million products despatched from our distribution centre that's a leading facility in the health, safety and hygiene market is a fantastic achievement to be proud of." Mark Dowling, Tower's Director of Marketing, added: "We were pleased to involve all stakeholders by running competitions to guess the date of this milestone. The winning guess from an external stakeholder came via a Tower LinkedIn post and was made by a representative of the British Safety Industry Federation who Tower are also members of." With a vast range of health, safety and hygiene products, the Tower team at Tower Park head office are already predicting when the 2,000,000 mark will be surpassed. Find details of Tower Supplies workwear here: www.towersupplies.com 36

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Crowd Creates Bournemouth Beach Lodges Website Bournemouth Tourism has partnered with independent global creative agency Crowd to deliver a new website for Bournemouth Beach Lodges. The site promotes beachside accommodation on the south coast of England, in the style of the traditional British beach huts, but with modern conveniences for the tourists. The project followed the existing brand guidelines and used photography supplied by the client. The brand-new website highlights the benefits of staying in the luxury beach lodge accommodation with attractive images of the interior and the surrounding areas. A dedicated page was created to display the nearby attractions such as Corfe Castle, the New Forest and various water-sport activities. The visuals reflect what awaits visitors on their beach lodge break and position Bournemouth as a great holiday destination. The colour scheme invokes feelings of a coastal sunrise and the typography is reminiscent of the heyday of

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the British Seaside in the 1930s, but with a contemporary feel. Subtle animations were used on calls to action that represent the sea rushing up the beach to provide a visual reward for those about to click. Graham Dell, Projects Director at Crowd, says: “Creating an excellent mobile experience was always key to maximising bookings and search engine rankings. With a reliance on large inspirational images, we needed to ensure that the mobile site was fast and easy to use, whilst retaining the focus on photography which was essential to generating excitement in the visitor.” The website was developed on WordPress as it allows the client to edit the content of the site. Crowd built a bespoke content editor that provides an easy means to edit existing pages and create new landing pages for paid or social marketing. It provides a good balance between inspirational photography and essential information for tourists. www.thisiscrowd.com @DorsetChamber

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Dorset Chamber And Local Enterprise Partnership join forces

Businesses are being urged to have their say about future economic growth plans after the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) joined the Dorset Chamber.

he Dorset Chamber, the county’s voice of business, welcomed the LEP as a Platinum Business Partner – its top tier of membership. They have joined forces as the LEP develops a Local Industrial Strategy to set out how Dorset can boost economic growth and achieve greater prosperity over the next 20 years, and ensure the county’s voice of business is heard. Ian Girling, who is Dorset Chamber Chief executive, said: “We’ve already built very strong links with Dorset LEP and having them on board as a Platinum Business Partner will give Dorset an even more powerful voice. “I would encourage all businesses to take part in the Local Industrial Strategy to help us improve job creation, productivity and prosperity while addressing the challenges Dorset faces especially around infrastructure and skills.” The LEP is seeking the views of all Dorset businesses, industry leaders and groups that represent industry sectors.

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It has already held consultation events, with more due to be held before the strategy launch in autumn 2019. Dorset LEP Director Lorna Carver said: “The business community’s influence is pivotal to the growth and prosperity of Dorset and so it is an entirely natural move for us to work even more closely together. “It’s an especially important time for partnership working as we take forward consultations on our Local Industrial Strategy which will help to shape our shared economic future.” The LEP is drafting a local strategy to link with the Government’s National Industrial Strategy for a co-ordinated approach to create a more productive, innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy. Businesses will be able to find out more about Dorset’s Local Industrial Strategy and how to get involved at its annual business conference in May. Dorset LEP Chairman Jim Stewart said: “Dorset Chamber is at the very heart of the county’s business community and plays a crucial leadership role for its members. /company/dorset-chamber/

“It makes perfect business sense for us to work more closely together with the Chamber to help achieve growth and investment in Dorset.” Dorset’s economy is worth £17bn to ‘UK plc’ and the county is home to more than 47,000 businesses, according to the LEP. The Dorset Chamber’s Business Partner scheme is for ambitious firms looking to develop their own businesses, as well as playing a role in helping the Chamber shape economic growth. It has two Premier Business Partners: Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and events specialist Brighter Productions. Its Platinum Business Partners are: A-One Insurance Group, Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth Airport, the Bournemouth and Poole College, Bournemouth University (BU), Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Deep South Media, Digital Storm, Dorset Echo/Daily Echo, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, ESET, Field International, Global, Greendale Construction, HSBC, ITSB, JP Morgan, Lester Aldridge, Meggitt, morebus, Purple HR, Ouch Training Team, PKF Francis Clark, Savills, Sunseeker, TeamJobs, Travel Counsellors for Business and Westover Group. The Chamber – Dorset’s leading business support organisation – continues to grow as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2019.

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Lush Switches Up Their Social Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you may well have heard the news that Dorset-based brand Lush has recently made the decision to 'switch up social' and, well, switch off altogether as they close down some of their main social media networks. There has been recent press coverage of the effects of social media on mental health (especially in the young) - and this may yet prove to be yet another clever stunt by the brand to highlight mental health and how social media can negatively effect it. However, assuming it's not... I'd like to make a guess that you may well have first come across this story via social media, which brings me to my main point, which is that essentially, Lush's new social media strategy is indeed more of a PR stunt than a brave move (and yes, we're all talking about them...) but one that long term, may not pay off. By effectively abandoning the audiences they've built up over time (a sizeable 569,000 followers on Instagram, 423,143 on Facebook (complete with chatbot) and 202,000 on Twitter) their loyal brand advocates are naturally likely to feel quite disillusioned. Lush are saying they are all about community, then effectively abandoning the very community they already have online, who are pretty likely to be their most loyal fans. They have said they will be keeping individual store accounts and are encouraging the use of #LushCommunity, but again, from a company that has always nurtured such a strong, central, and creative brand message, it's a strange move to step away from this opportunity to drive this message forwards. Social is exactly that - social! Yes, I'm absolutely writing this piece as the founder of a social media

agency, and yes, beating the ever-changing alogorithms can be certainly hard (that's one of the main reasons agencies like ours exist) but while Lush are completely correct in their rationale that social media alogorithms are constantly evolving, we believe that smart brands should evolve with them and create new ways of reaching their audiences rather than moving offline altogether and requesting consumers call them up or send an email instead circa 2001 (when was the last time you called a brand? Especially to complain about your bath bomb not being the right type of flakey?) This feels more like controlling a community, rather than allowing it to grow and flourish. What would we have done differently? Well, if they were absolutely certain that social media wasn't working for them, we'd start by looking at why. They've certainly had some dubious press such as last year’s #SpyCops campaign, which sought to highlight the undercover police officers who infiltrated environmental groups and started relationships with the female activists. This without doubt had a negative effect on their social media, resulting in trolling across all their channels. Lush notoriously have a policy against paid advertising, but Facebook is essentially an advertising network - this is not a bad thing for large brands (with large audiences) such as Lush, given the unique targeting opportunities available, but for

smaller businesses with limited budget, it can be hard to stand out. We'd suggest that to be brave, a smarter long-term move would have been to hedge their bets and focus on one, stand-out social media network and this should have been Instagram. Beauty brands receive the most user engagement on Instagram and Facebook, second only to fashion (Socialbakers study, 2018). 60% of users discover products on Instagram, and 75% of users take action (like visiting a website) after looking at a brand’s post. It offers the opportunity to continue to build their largest community, interact with influencers, shop direct from the network, create stories, showcase campaigns and melty bath bomb videos galore, plus offer their individual 'store takeovers' and similar initiatives - but with a centralised, Lush-recognisable, voice. And owning your brand voice online, we think, is always the smartest move. Clare Groombridge is the Founder at South Coast Social www.southcoastsocial.com

New Appointment At Inspire South Coast accountancy firm, Inspire, are pleased to announce the new appointment of Liz Phipps, who joins the firm as HR Manager. Liz will be based at the firm’s Head Office in Poole and joins a 45-strong team, which has continued to grow since the firm launched in 2004. With nearly 20 years’ experience in HR, Liz has been charged with continuing to enhance Inspire’s people ethos, working with its directors and managers to further support and develop each member of the team. Inspire’s goal is to establish the firm as a true employer of choice to ensure they attract, engage and retain the top talent in their profession. Liz will be reviewing all aspects of the employee lifecycle to enable Inspire to do this and to ensure everything they do is in-line with their essence, spirit and beliefs. Liz brings with her extensive HR experience, working in professional services firms and management consultancies. Her most recent more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

appointment was at Grant Thornton UK LLP in London, where she worked with senior partners and leadership teams to help them develop and manage their talent. Liz has worked with many talented commercial people, coaching and advising them on how to get the best from their employees. She has also delivered a number of key strategic projects, such as overseeing the people aspects of an acquisition, and a disposal, and leading a major review of how trainees were inducted into her old firm, which resulted in a national award for best

induction. Chris Downing, Inspire Director said: “The appointment of Liz is a great addition to the team and a great step forward for us as a business. To have Liz as our first full time HR resource underlines our investment in our team and that we want to help them develop, giving our clients greater support moving forwards.” www.inspireaccountants.co.uk 39

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Driven

- Hyundai i30N Steve Bulley

- Head of Business Engagement at Dorset Chamber and car fanatic.

I have been embracing my inner boy racer. The new Hyundai i30N is a nod to the days when performance cars had hard suspension and a short stick manual gearbox. I can honestly say it reminded me of my old Subaru Impreza.

irstly, let’s get the colour sorted, used in the TV, online and press ads the pastel, ‘Performance blue’ I think suits the car. Other more traditional colours are available of course ... This is also the ‘fastback’ which looks more like a coupe but with a big boot and useful hatchback. Many people I spoke to said it had the look of a Mercedes from the rear. I certainly think the profile has the look of a premium European brand. Enough of the looks, you will have your own thoughts. Let’s talk driving the i30N fastback. It is a fast car, 0-60 in 6.1 seconds with 271bhp and a top speed of 155mph all to the front wheels, proper old school. It feels rapid from the standard bucket seats and with a short gearstick, changes are easy. It also sounds amazing. None of this artificial noise, there are real flaps in the exhaust pipes to ensure the car sounds every bit as fast as it looks. You can customise your settings for bangs and pops galore, which adds to driving enjoyment and makes the car sound great. Being a five door, it’s practical and can seat four adults with a surprisingly useful boot space. Add heated front seats, climate control and

electronics for everything, you are assured of a fun and safe journey every time. So, what’s the catch? This is a car that you want to drive hard and although the official MPG figure is 39.8 I managed at best 28 MPG on my longer trips but town driving saw this drop to 24. Not bad figures for a performance petrol engine ... but still a consideration. The i30N is a great old school car with the fun and feel of a proper performance pocket rocket with the safety of up-to-date electronics and a five-year warranty. What’s not to like? Contact David Banks at Westover Group for more information 07917 685924

Lewis-Manning Hospice – Continuing To Provide Care Across East Dorset As the team of dedicated professionals, care specialists, staff and volunteers at Lewis-Manning Hospice move forward together to develop and plan a new future, caring for patients with life-limiting illness and their families across east Dorset, is at the forefront for us. It is now time for us to expand our Board of Trustees and we hope that this important voluntary role will be of interest to key people in our community. Local businesses and individuals may have heard that with regret we have recently made the difficult decision to close one of our local services, our six inpatient bedded unit. Our decision to move forward in this way was not taken lightly. Following consultations with staff and talks with other local hospice care and related services, health care providers and commissioners, our Board concluded, reluctantly, that the inpatient beds were not sustainable, due to funding issues. Sadly we have recently said goodbye to a number of staff who, during their time with us, worked tirelessly to care for over 120 patients at the end of their lives. Looking to the future, we will remain focused on providing important care and support to local people across east Dorset and we plan to increase the number of people that we help through our day hospice and clinics, including better breathing, more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

lymphedema, art and wellbeing, plus practical support groups. Together we will deliver more than 5,000 sessions for people with life-limiting illness each year. As the only independent hospice in the area offering free palliative care to the people across east Dorset, we are committed to providing our community with outstanding end-of-life care and support. Our vision is that every adult in east Dorset with a life-limiting illness can choose how they receive their care. With over 25 years of experience and history supporting people in the area with a range of services run by our team of palliative care nurses and health care professionals, we hope that local people and businesses will be inspired to continue their kind support. Having volunteered as a Trustee of a UK charity for a number of years, I speak from experience when I say that one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences that I have had in my career is working with people whose values reflect my own and where my time can make a significant difference to the lives of those who need help and support. I have recently taken on the role of CEO at LewisManning Hospice and would like to invite readers to consider joining me as we move Lewis Manning forward, and ask you to consider becoming a Trustee

of our charity. We are looking for people with commercial, retail, clinical, HR and marketing skills. What does becoming a Trustee mean? In essence, if you have any of the above skills and would like to make a real difference to the lives of local people with life-limiting illness in your area, then please get in touch, so you can help me shape the future of this much loved charity. I look forward to talking with you so I can explain more, and for an informal chat please call me on 07494 691372 41

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WRES Invests In Laser Cutting Technology Having invested £300,000 to add a 4,000 sq ft extension to their factory in Poole, the family owned welding and fabrication company WRES Ltd has introduced a new £750,000 fully automated 6kw Bystronic Fibre Laser. At 15 meters in length, the new laser can process sheets of metal with an automated loading system. “This increases our competitive edge and offers new efficiencies in terms of waste reduction,” said

Director Alan Hamer, who acquired WRES in 1992. “We also now enjoy lower energy costs. The new equipment can also operate through the night without supervision which gives us a greater boost to productivity and a reduction in lead times.” Working from CAD instructions from a multitude of diverse clients, from MOD, aerospace and marine and electronics industries, the new Bystronic laser has required 5 of the 50 employees at WRES to

(from left) Family team Lewis, Alan and Westley Hamer with the new fibre laser.

undergo a two week-training course. Director Westley Hamer believes that with a foreseeable shortage of skilled workers in the welding and fabrication industry, they will have little option but to consider the investment in more automated and robotic production methods in the next decade. This will eventually demand the introduction of automated machinery and robotics, alongside skilled and semi-skilled employees to enable the £4.5m turnover company to satisfy the exacting standards required by customers that include Sunseeker International, Siemens and the RNLI. For additional information visit www.wres-welding.co.uk

Hill Osborne: Get MTD Advice Now Hill Osborne urges business owners to get advice now as HMRC starts digitisation roll-out. Dorset based Independent Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, Hill Osborne, has urged business owners to ensure they are ready for HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative which officially came into force on 1 April 2019, initially affecting businesses with a turnover above the current VAT threshold of £85,000. Under the new rules, which herald just the start of a major shake-up within HMRC, businesses must keep digital records for VAT purposes and provide their VAT return information to HMRC using MTD ‘functional compatible software’. James Hill, Director at Hill Osborne, explained “The government had planned to require businesses to keep digital records and update HMRC quarterly for income tax from 2018, but these proposals have been deferred. However, regulations have been issued which set out requirements for MTD for VAT. Therefore, generally speaking, the new rules apply to the first VAT quarter commencing on or after 1 April 2019. Due to this change in strategy, many business owners may be confused or unsure as to exactly how this affects them, or, of the deadlines 44

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they need to adhere to – the first being in June for most businesses – and for this reason, we urge anyone who has questions to get in touch with us now, so as we can ensure all procedures required by your business and MTD are carried out correctly and on time, and no fines by HMRC are issued. “Under the new MTD rules, businesses will have to use a software program, or set of compatible software programs which can connect to HMRC systems via an Application Programming Interface (API) capable of keeping records in digital form as specified by the new rules; preserving digital records in digital form; creating a VAT return from the digital records held in compatible software and submitting this data to HMRC digitally; providing HMRC with VAT data on a voluntary basis, and finally, receiving, via the API platform, information from HMRC to ascertain compliance. “Whatever the size of your business, there is a time of great change ahead, and Hill Osborne is on hand to help and advise with all the challenges business owners face as HMRC starts it digitalisation process.” To get advice on how HMRC’s MTD will affect your business, call 01202 678555

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5 Ways That Retail Digital Signage Can Boost Sales Never has it been more important to battle for shoppers’ attention in retail spaces. Consumers are spending more money online, so how do you get customer engagement back in stores? Says Wimborne-based Quad Vision Ltd.

igital display is reversing the decline of instore sales, in fact it’s creating a significant boost. Retailers are experiencing the benefits, take the new Primark Store opening in Birmingham for example; a vast array of digital signage used here from shop window attention grabbers and wayfinding solutions to product showcases and information points. 1. Brand reinforcement By using digital display from screens to interactive modules around a store, retailers can quickly advertise their products and emphasise the promotions they are trying to push. One of the main benefits of this is the ability to show specific products to customers, regardless of where they are situated in the shop, or perhaps even from the outside looking in. However, the ability of retail digital display to engage, is much deeper than showing off a product or service. The most successful retailers are boosting sales through brand-centred digital signage campaigns. Using content to encourage customer loyalty to a brand, rather than a specific product, has a much greater pay off in the long-run. Video has had a significant impact within social media as a strong marketing tool and it makes sense to boost your brand using digital display. Marketing spend to boost your brand awareness goes much further when you add in-store digital display to you other inbound marketing channels and provides a richer return on investment.

Recommendations and public feedback, through reviews and such like, are powerful methods of exposing your brand. Building brand advocacy through customers who can share images instantly from your store with digital display will spread awareness of your brand for you. It may be difficult to specifically track each interaction but there will be a positive impact on spreading your brand to new audiences. 2. Power to the people Consumers have more power than ever before due to the explosion of social media and the internet. Right now, consumers have the ability to research, compare and refer anything before making a purchasing decision to get the best value. The reality is that many shoppers have abandoned the shopping centre or high street altogether; the convenience of online shopping along with a simple digital purchasing process has advanced this. Digital display provides a significant effort to re-engage with customers and improve the customer experience. With interactive touchscreen technology, retailers are beginning to win back shoppers by linking the online and instore experience. Allowing customers to flick through products and services by using digital display instore can be incredibly effective. Retailers are now able to personalise each and every interaction without interference from staff in the store. This makes the shopping experience more relaxed and provides the consumer with the time and information to make considered purchases because they stay longer.

3. Enhancing the customer experience Digital display for retail not only transforms customer experience, it provides a way for retailers to influence decision-making by customers, from showcasing particular products, best-selling items for example, to recommending on a live feedback basis by social sharing. The principle is of course the same as having printed banners in your shop window or stand-alone displays up in aisles. The key difference, however, is the space-saving benefit of digital display. The ability to quickly alter products and promotions on display is another huge benefit as time and cost is massively reduced. Smaller retailers have the ability to compete with larger brand names by attracting shoppers in with digital display. Taking up a fraction of the area compared to traditional promotions materials, digital display takes up a small amount of space. Promotion through digital display from your shop window provides a huge space to advertise your business. Digital display also influences the customer experience by directing footfall around a store. An interactive map provides shoppers with real time information of the store’s layout and guides shoppers to what they are looking for quicker. Add some sensors then your digital display system can begin to measure and manipulate footfall. 4.Promoting special offers Need to boost your sales? Traditionally retailers offer special promotions on products and advertise these deals in store on printed materials (leaflets, posters). Digital displays are an excellent tool for this, as digital advertisements can be a lot more engaging than paper alternatives, through video. Taking things to a new level are interactive retail display screens. Developments in the technology can now allow customers to enter the product identity code (SKU code) of an item and receive its information and availability on screen. With QR codes, retailers can capture consumers attention online and then to scan their screens to unlock special offers which are only available in store. Becoming more creative and using technology needs to be simple. When reviewing your strategy, it’s important to think about rewarding customers for loyalty and especially to consider more favourable promotions in store to boost regular footfall. 5. You can’t manage what you can’t measure Big data, small data, it can come with negative connotations and make your shoulders sink at the thought of having to wade through spreadsheets but having a set of analytics based on actual customer experience will help boost your business. Digital display analytics can join up with your online data to better understand your shopper. Filling out a paperbased questionnaire is so 1990s. Capturing – consented of course – data about your customers has never been easier with a pointand-click-using technology. Developments in digital display technology now mean that screens are able to track with a greater understanding of who’s walking past and who’s stopping to engage with their content. Every mobile phone nowadays has Bluetooth or NFC (Near Field Communication). This provides retailers the ability to personalise messaging and promotions, and adds to an enhanced in-store experience. For those who want even more detail, eye-tracking and facialrecognition technology is available to allow you to get very scientific indeed. Using digital display and targeted marketing is surely the future of advertising. Want to find out more? Our specific case studies will help you learn more about our digital display for retail. For more information call us on 03300 419019 or www.quadvision.co.uk.

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Greendale Welcome New Team Members

DigitalComplianceHub Prepare For No Deal Brexit As the Brexit turmoil continues in the UK with the UK government still to agree on an appropriate way forward, EEA businesses are gearing up for a no-deal Brexit. When that comes to data protection, Brexit, particularly a no-deal Brexit, could have implications for your businesses if you’re processing EU citizen’s data. This is because it is unlawful to transfer data outside the EU unless appropriate safeguards are in place; these safeguards are usually: • •

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An EU adequacy decision (as in the recent case with Japan) An EU agreement with the country that binds businesses in that country to EU standards of data protection (e.g. the EU-US Privacy Shield agreement) The use of legally binding contracts, by using “model clauses” dictated by the EU in their regulations

In the event of a no-deal Brexit there will be no adequacy agreement in place, nor will there be any agreement which just leaves the contractual route. The use of standard data protection clauses (or model clauses as they’re sometimes referred) requires one of the EU’s Standard Contractual Clauses put in place as an agreement between both parties. With more and more businesses across the EU (not just the UK) preparing for a no-deal Brexit we’re beginning to see some UK companies being asked to sign model clauses in anticipation of a no-deal Brexit. Without these contracts in place, basically EU to UK data flows would have to stop.

But if this isn’t practical then provided the contracts you’re being asked to sign are literally the EU’s model clauses then in theory signing them is binding your organisation to EU data protection standards which of course, whilst we’re still in the EU (even if the withdrawal agreement is signed and we enter the transition period), you are bound to anyway. But this is only going to be the case if the contract is simply the model clauses – if your client has added something extra or done something different then you may need to be careful what you’re signing. What to look out for Check that these really are the EU’s Standard Contractual Clauses you’re being asked to sign and that you’re not being asked to sign something different or indeed you don’t need to, because your client has misunderstood the rules. The Digital Compliance Hub has produced some guidance information about Brexit, EU to UK data flows and what to do about being asked to sign model clause contracts, but we’ve also launched for members a model clause review service – a simple sanity check that you really are signing the right thing. Plus, of course Hub members get access to phone and email support should they have any specific Brexit, model clause or other data protection issues. Get on board yourself – it’s like having your own Data Protection Manager but without the cost of hiring a DPO.

Greendale Construction welcomes new team members to its Poole headquarters as the company continues impressive growth Dorset Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited, has welcomed four new employees to its Poole-based headquarters, in-line with the company’s impressive continued growth. Ian Whithorn has joined the team as Estimator/ Contracts Manager in the Small Works Division which undertakes projects from £1,000 to £400,000 within a 100-mile radius of its Poole office. With over 30 years continual employment within the construction industry, including experience on a diverse range of building projects, design and build and listed building works, Ian will be a key member of the division which continues to expand and is a major contributor to the company’s overall turnover. Richard Tite has taken on the role of BID Manager and will be responsible for writing Greendale’s BID submissions, implementing PQQ submissions, as well as working closely alongside the BD Director on the business development and marketing side of the company. Originally from Poole, Richard has recently relocated back to the county to take up this role with Greendale. Tyler Cooper has joined Greendale as an apprentice Site Carpenter. Having previously been part of a St Aldhelms School group on a site visit to The Priory Hotel, Wareham, Tyler then went on to complete two weeks work experience with Greendale in 2017, before applying for an apprenticeship this year. Tyler is predominantly working within the Small Works Division and is being mentored by Rob Leonard. Alex Capewell has also joined the Small Works Division team in the role of Multi-Skilled Tradesperson. Alex has joined the Company from BCHA where he had previously worked with our Small Works Division Manager, Shelley Davies. Having worked within the construction industry for most of his life, Alex brings with him a wealth of experience and will be using his skills to work on various Small Works projects including at Bournemouth Airport and St Phillips Church. Maria Seabright, Finance and HR Director at Greendale Construction, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ian, Richard, Tyler and Alex to the Greendale team. In Tyler’s case, it’s particularly encouraging that a school trip to one of our sites can motivate a young person to go on to choose an apprenticeship with Greendale, learning a highly valuable and skilled trade which will arm him with the foundations of a career for life. Greendale has always understood that our staff are our greatest asset, and investing in them not only benefits the company, but also the local area itself.”

The question is, should you sign them? Well this depends. Arguably, it’s still uncertain whether we’re leaving the EU on 22nd May 2019 or some other time, not at all, with a deal or with no deal, so you could say that you should only need to worry about them once it’s clear that a no-deal is imminent (and definite), so you would be within your rights to not sign them just yet. 46

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We're Excited About Home Cinema! Poole-based Living Home Tech, have seen their Home Cinema install business increase year on year. Thanks to new Technology now available for the Residential market, such as Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced and 4K, it really is now achievable to have a cinematic experience at home, which out performs a commercial cinema. On this particular Home Cinema project, our remit was to provide the client with a high-end solution after spending years of 'DIY' solutions and growing frustrated with the performance and operation of their room, not only frustrating, but also wasting a lot of money along the way. This project was a challenge due to the room shape and a retrofit installation in the client’s basement. Straight away we made the decision that we needed to turn the room 180 degrees to improve the layout and allow us to use a larger screen with more speaker channels. This room has 11.1.2 Dolby Atmos, that’s a total of 13 speakers and one subwoofer!It uses the very stylish Artcoustic on wall speakers, with careful placement, which is based on science not guess work. Our design and careful speaker placement are based on producing 105dB at the centre seat - the ‘sweet spot’, which was very difficult with a room already built. We had various obstacles such as the bar, external entry door and windows, along with the tight projector throw to achieve the desired image size.

The 120" 2:35 ratio 4K Neo Screen Excellence widescreen hides the front three speakers and subwoofer. We supplied detailed designs for the arranged contractor to carry out the building works required for the front stud work and decoration works. The 4K image is provided by a Sony 4K projector, using their latest native 4k resolution, this is paired with their flagship 4K UHD Blu-ray player. We then added 5 bespoke cinema seats for the client to enjoy their new cinema in comfort, but also offering convenience with the cup holders and foot rests. We designed new lighting layouts and specified some LED colour-change ceiling coffer detail to create different moods when desired. The client is a Man United fan (don't hold that against him!). He can light the room in red colours while watching the big match. For lighting control with pre-set scenes, we used the Clipsal C-Bus system, with their stylish eDLT switch with bespoke digital labelling, giving the client a user-friendly experience. Blind controls have now also been added. We advised we should first fix a blind control point. The

client was pleased we did as the interior designer planned for an electric black-out blind. This has been added to the ‘watch Cinema’ scene. At the touch of a button the room dims, blind closes, projector turns on and the room is ready to be Cinematic. Simple control from a single Control4 handheld remote, givies the client a very user-friendly interface. Living Home Tech are pleased to have been nominated for a ‘Smart Building Award’ in the ‘Best Home Cinema over £50,000’ category for this project. Living Home Tech are nearing completion of their HQ showroom refurbishment, offering a demonstration of a Dolby Atmos, 4K Home Cinema set up. A very exciting room to welcome clients, architects and designers. Our Top Tip: When booking to go and see a movie at a commercial cinema, try and book your seats as close to the centre of the room as possible. This is where cinema designers calculate performance levels from. It’s the best seat! For more information, www.livinghometech.co.uk

FTS Fatbusters Bournemouth-based specialist recruitment agency, FTS Construction Recruitment, are taking part in an exciting fundraiser to help conquer the sedentary work environment while also raising money for Poole based Lewis-Manning Hospice. What is the Lewis-Manning Hospice? Lewis-Manning Hospice is Poole’s voluntary hospice offering free specialist palliative nursing care to the people of Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding towns and villages living with cancer and other lifelimiting illnesses. Why Lewis-Manning Hospice? FTS’s Recruitment and Marketing Consultant, Morgan Scott, attended the ‘Seeing is Believing Soiree’ evening late last year; this gave Morgan an opportunity to meet staff and gain first-hand insight into what goes on at the hospice. After seeing a Bournemouth Echo article released back in March stating that in-patient beds at the Hospice are set to close due to funding issues, FTS wanted to help raise money to contribute to this cause. Why Fatbust? FTS are a recruitment agency, which, like other office-based jobs, includes a lot of sitting in front of more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

a computer for a majority of the working day. As we all know, this can be detrimental to health - the NHS website states that: “To reduce our risk of ill health from inactivity, we are advised to exercise regularly – at least 150 minutes a week – and reduce sitting time. Studies have linked excessive sitting with being overweight and obese, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and early death.” As a number of the consultants here joined local gyms to take action on the sedentary lifestyle, we thought we would cement the movement by setting targets and raise money for a great cause too. Who is taking part? There are currently 5 Fatbusters: Managing Director Jared Lee, Recruitment Consultants Jordyn Johnston and Lawrence Mursell, Office Administrator Francesca Hammond and Recruitment and Marketing Consultant Morgan Scott, who have set the following targets to hit before

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Steele Raymond LLP Announces Three Key Promotions Leading Dorset law firm Steele Raymond LLP has announced three key promotions across the business.

olicitors Shaun Guppy, Laura Clarke and Kayleigh Medland have all been promoted to Associate as the firm continues to promote legal talent in the firm. Commercial Solicitor Shaun Guppy joined the firm in 2011 as a placement student from Bournemouth University, then went on to join the firm’s leading trainee recruitment programme in 2014 and qualified into the firm’s top tier Company and Commercial team in 2016. Shaun specialises in commercial contracts, and works with a range of businesses from start-ups to large corporate transactions. Speaking about his promotion Shaun said: “It has been fantastic to be a part of the Steele Raymond family and contribute to the journey that the firm has been on since my joining as a trainee. Steele Raymond is an incredible place to work, with every opportunity to progress. I am very much looking forward to the next chapter of my legal career with the firm.” Laura Clarke, a Wills and Probate Solicitor based in Steele Raymond’s Southbourne office also started as a trainee within the firm and works in the firm’s well respected private client team. Laura specialises in probate and estate administration, Will drafting, Lasting Power of Attorney trust management and the

management of people’s affairs. Laura said: “I am delighted to receive this promotion and am grateful to Steele Raymond for the support they have provided during my training and post qualification. I am looking forward to continuing my journey within this exciting time with the firm.” Kayleigh Medland, who joined the firm in 2017, is a member of the firm’s top tier commercial property team and specialises in landlord and tenant, investment and land development work. Kayleigh said: “It’s fantastic being part of such a talented and knowledgeable team. In both the Commercial Property team and the firm as a whole, everyone is so supportive and it is great to work for a firm which values and rewards the hard work we all put in to making the business a success. I am looking forward to the future as the firm continues to move from strength to strength.” Steele Raymond Managing Partner Peter Rolph said: “We have always understood the importance of recognising and promoting talent from within our firm. Our people are at the heart of our firm, so it is vital that they all have the opportunity to define their careers. We pride ourselves on developing and investing in our teams and are delighted that Laura, Shaun and Kayleigh have been recognised for their achievements.”

Spotting The Warning Signs There have been some very high profile business failures over the last 12 months, particularly in retail and hospitality, and all the signs are that the number will increase over the coming months. Yet businesses rarely fail overnight. In most businesses the signs are there to be seen long before it goes into liquidation. It starts with underperformance, with turnover and profits stagnating and then declining. That leads to cash flow difficulties, taking longer to pay suppliers and the quality of its service or product starts to slide. Management seems to be spending more and more time firefighting. Before long payments start bouncing, threatening letters, writs and summonses start arriving, and the directors are always struggling to find cash – perhaps not paying themselves. Finally, bailiffs may turn up at the door, the bank won’t even pay the wages, a winding-up petition arrives and it’s time to bring down the curtain. But so often directors and managers bury their heads in the sand, hoping that “something will turn up” to solve all their problems. If action is taken early enough, before a difficulty becomes a crisis, the business can be turned around and saved.

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Is your bank overdraft constantly up against the limit? Used properly, an overdraft is supposed to iron out fluctuations in cash flow, and so you’d expect to see the account alternate between being in credit and being overdrawn.

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Blast From The Past: Volvo Cars Poole Hosts Classic Car Event For Local Charity A car retailer in Poole recently hosted a classic car event to raise money for charity.

ast month, Volvo Cars Poole on Ringwood Road hosted a special ‘Throwback Thursday’ classic car event, raising over £500 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, a charity that helps local people and families affected by cancer. The event featured a range of classic cars for the guests to view, including a Volvo 360 GLT from 1983 and a Volvo 740 TURBO Intercooler Estate from 1989. To add to the nostalgia, team members took a step back in time by dressing up in 80s outfits for the occasion.

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation provided support to team member Michelle McCourt last year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Michelle is now an ambassador and was on hand to raise awareness of the charity at the event. Michelle, who works as a Host at Volvo Cars Poole, said: “Dorset Cancer Care Foundation means so much to me. It was fantastic to put on a special event to raise awareness of the charity. “Lots of people came to see the retro Volvos and take a trip down memory lane. We’d like to thank everyone who attended and made the day such a

success.” James Litton, General Manager and Director, added: “Here at Volvo Cars Poole we are so proud of Michelle becoming an ambassador for such an important charity. “Everyone enjoyed looking at the wide range of classic cars on display and we are delighted to have raised such valuable awareness of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation.” To donate money to Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, please visit: justgiving.com/fundraising/ volvocarspoole-dccf For further information about Volvo Cars Poole call 01202 065555 or www.volvocarspoole.com

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Volunteering Forum Encourages Opportunity Wellbeing At Work Supports Employee Health And Wellbeing

SOME of Dorset’s best-known employers have been coming together with smaller businesses to share ways of improving staff wellbeing.

Not satisfied with just providing mental health and employee wellbeing training, Ouch Training Team are now actively seeking to encourage and facilitate opportunities for employee wellbeing. After running our recent health and wellbeing event at Blandford Brewery we spotted an opportunity to encourage a spot of community volunteering. On a recent Mental Health first aid course one of our clients Composite Profiles expressed a desire to improve employee wellbeing through the shared experience of community project volunteering. On the same course were members of Dorset Wildlife Trust. One organisation was looking for volunteers whilst another was looking for a community project in need of help. Ouch facilitated this connection by liaising between the two organisations and documenting their shared experiences through video. Getting your team to work together for a good cause is a great way to improve employee wellbeing and that is exactly what happened on 28 March 2019 at Lorton Meadows in Weymouth. Well done to Composite Profiles and Dorset Wildlife Trust, a fantastic example of what can be done when the people of Dorset work together. Sam Dallimore from Dorset Wildlife Trust told us: “Conservation days are a great way for members of staff to engage with each other in a completely different setting and are extremely beneficial for their mental health and wellbeing. Just spending a few hours outside, immersed in nature has been proven by countless studies to increase participants’ sense of wellbeing and regular exposure to wild spaces has been proven to improve participants’ mental health. So it’s well worth investing a bit of time for your team and helping conservation charities manage essential habitats for wildlife.” Joel Nurser from Composite Profiles told us; “The DWT day was great fun and gave us the opportunity to relax and help a local charity. I’m looking forward to visiting over the coming years to see how our hedgerows are getting on. The opportunity to spend the day working on a community project gave me a real sense of achievement and something that I will look back on with pride.” Dorset Wildlife Trust have lots of opportunities for businesses to volunteer, so why not contact them to find out more?

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The Workplace Health Forum meets quarterly to share best practice, learn from experts and look at how to implement or improve current workplace health strategies. Organisations taking part have included Merlin Entertainments, Hall and Woodhouse, the RNLI, Crumbs and the NHS. The forum was started by Renee Clarke, who runs Work Well Hub, a Poole-based health and wellbeing consultancy. She said 26 per cent of employers have a workplace health strategy, but 94 per cent of those do not use it. “Creating a healthy workplace culture isn’t rocket science. With a little structure and vision, all organisations, no matter what size, can create a great working environment in which people thrive not just survive,” she said. “Workplace health isn’t just a ‘nice to have’. A healthy workforce equals a healthy business with improved performance and improved retention and I want to help share my knowledge to

create a region of healthy, thriving businesses.” Renee ran similar events successfully in the Midlands before moving to Dorset. “Because it’s free, we ask the attendees to host it on a rota basis,” she said. “I’m trying to use the forum as a platform to educate people on how to start thinking about workplace health and wellbeing and what changes they can make,” she added. “There are small businesses where the HR Manager is running around handling lots of issues and hasn’t got time to do this but wants to do it.” Chloe Stevens from Merlin Entertainments – the Poolebased operator of theme parks around the world – said: “Since 2017, the Dorset Wellbeing Forum has provided a fantastic opportunity for like-minded people to share best practice in the world of Wellbeing. It enables a sense of community where all members recognise that every

accomplishment, no matter how small, should be celebrated. I would advise any business professional in Dorset to check it out.” Julie Painter, of Poole-based charity Ansbury Guidance, said: “ I am part time and on top of HR, I oversee training and health and safety. Time was therefore not available to undertake a full wellbeing project. “I found it dispiriting that at every forum meeting I would introduce myself and state that we had still not made any progress. However, coming to the forum each quarter, I have heard how others have taken wellbeing forward in their organisations, and I hear about tried and tested approaches and new ideas. Two colleagues and I attended the forum before Christmas and we were inspired and decided to become the ‘wellbeing’ group to share the load. Find out more at www.workwellhub.com

Laceys Solicitors Advise On Acquisition Of Land At Winfrith Site, Dorset Roger Clayson, Solicitor at Laceys Solicitors LLP in Bournemouth, has advised Inutec Limited in its acquisition of the freehold interest of land at the Winfrith nuclear site near Wool. Part of the land was originally the subject of a lease to Inutec granted by the operators of the site, Magnox Limited. The freehold was previously owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). There were a number of complexities associated with the deal and it was necessary to involve (and where necessary seek approval of) the government, the regulators for nuclear sites and radioactive waste (the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency respectively) and local stakeholders. Among other matters, Inutec has taken on responsibility for the decommissioning of the site from the NDA. It has also had to obtain its own nuclear site licence – the first licence to a new operator granted by ONR for 15 years. Inutec is a subsidiary of the Tradebe Group, one of the largest waste management companies

in Europe, who are based in Barcelona. Inutec deals with the processing of radioactive waste from many nuclear sites around the UK, including those owned by the Ministry of Defence, the NDA and EDF. Roger is a Commercial Property Solicitor with specialist knowledge of the nuclear sector. He was formerly Head of Real Estate and Head of Legal at NDA. In this particular matter, as well as the property aspects, Roger advised on environmental issues, the Crichel Down rules, the revocation of NDA’s designating directions applying to the land

and the conditions attached to the new nuclear site licence. Roger said: “I was first instructed on this matter in October 2013 after initially advising Tradebe on some of the aspects of its acquisition of Inutec that year. It took a long time to agree the heads of terms but once that was accomplished we moved reasonably quickly to completion. I would like to thank the team at Inutec and the other parties involved for their continued cooperation”. www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk or 01202 205019.

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Julia Cohen of Weymouth College and Paul Tansey of Intergage Ltd

Chris Palmer of Anytech Solutions and Suzannah Kennedy of Dorset Gateway

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Natasha Dochniak of Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group, Michelle Love of PKF Francis Clark and Michelle Meredith of Archway Financial Solutions LLP

Martin Stockley of YMCA Bournemouth, Sheena Dayman of YMCA Bournemouth and David Banks of Westover Group Ltd

Aysia Smith of AFC Bournemouth and Amy Brunton of AFC Bournemouth

Claire Clark of Bournemouth and Poole College, Karen Wearn of Mazars LLP and Mandy Walker of Rhinefield House Hotel

Paul Clarke of Ookkee, Luke Crutcher of Living Home Technology and Lee Hill of Insightful UX Ltd

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Joseph Cole of All Build Developments Ltd and Tom Jeffes of All Build Developments Ltd

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Dorset Chamber Events And Training Diary Date

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Sponsor

Networking Lunch

12.00pm - 14.00pm

Dudsbury Golf Club

Member £29.17 Non-member £37.50

Meet the ‘Virtual Chamber’

16.00pm-17.45pm

CentreVR Limited

Free

Business Breakfast

8.00pm - 10.00pm

Rick Stein

Member £18.00, Non-member £28.00

70th Anniversary Ball

18.45pm - 23.00pm

The Cumberland Hotel

Member £50.00, Non-member £60.00

Goadsby goadsby.com

An Exclusive Taste of Mentoring in conjunction with DorMen

08:00am 09:30am

The Village Hotel, Bournemouth

Free

DORMEN dormen.org.uk

Business Breakfast

08.00am – 10.00am

Dudsbury Golf Club

Member £16.00, Non-member £26.00

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09.30am

Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Member Free

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12.00pm

Online Webinar

Free

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Mental Health First Aid England (Two Day Course) 0800 389 1314

09.00am

13C Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QU

Member £211.65

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DORSET BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountants & Tax Advisors Albert Goodman, Leanne House, 6 Avon Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UX, 01305 722458, www.albertgoodman.co.uk Certius Professional Services Limited, Gild House, 70-74 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6AW, 08006 890794, www.certius.co.uk 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 PKF Francis Clark, Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PW, 01202 663600, www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness LLP, Midland House, 2 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QY, 01202 204742, www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, 6th Floor, Dean Park House, Dean Park Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1HP, 01202 555785, www.schofieldsonline.co.uk Smith and Williamson Southampton, Cumberland House, 15-17 Cumberland Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG, 02380 82 7600, www.smithandwilliamson.com Tragor Ltd, Isis Business Centre, Sovereign Business Park, 48 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB, 01202 680914, www.tragor.co.uk Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants, 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SF, 01202 875900, www.wardgoodman. co.uk

Architects

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

Artist

Quad Vision Ltd, Unit C17 Arena Business Centre, 9 Nimrod Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7WH, 01202 862325, www.quadvision. co.uk

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

J R L Coaching and Consulting, 29 Sandykeld, 26 Manor Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3EZ, 07795 202982, www. jrlcoaching.co.uk

Aviation

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

KIMCO, 6 Wimborne Road , Walford, Walford Bridge, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NN, 01202 888549,

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 DAeCO, Unit 9 Benridge Business Park, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BD, 01202 880302, www.daeco.co.uk FGP Systems ltd, 20-22 Cumberland drive, Granby Ind est, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TB, 01305 773638, www.fgpltd.co.uk Think Research, Suite 3 Branksome Park House, Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1ED, 01202 765654, www.think.aero

Banking HSBC, 2nd Floor, HSBC House, Mitchell Way, Southampton International Airport, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2XU, 07920 081917, www.banking.hsbc.co.uk J.P.Morgan, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DA, 01202 342000, www. jpmorgan.com NatWest Bank Plc, Ground Floor Link House, 25 West Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1LD, 01202 355831, www.natwest.com Santander Corporate Banking, Santander Corporate Centre, 43-45 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RH, 05511 440251, www.santandercb.co.uk

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

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

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

Mmm Thoughtful Business, 18 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1VW, 07879 400072, www.mmmthoughtfulbusiness.com

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

Pidela Consulting Ltd, 1 The Green, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EX, 07866 360334, www.pidela.co.uk

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

Pt Learning & Development, 133 Middlehill Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HL, 01202 981293, www.ptlearning.co.uk

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

Quay Development Coaching, 64 Tarn Drive, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DQ, 01202 690415, www.quaydevelopmentcoaching. 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

Business Coaching Dorset Ltd, 1a Spencer Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ET, 07973 137470, www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk

The Arts Development Company, The Little Keep, Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT11SQ, 01305 224901, www. theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.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

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

DELTA Group, 106 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AN, 01202 690348, www.deltagroup.co.uk

The West Hants Club, Roslin Road South, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7EF, 01202 519455, www.westhants.co.uk Westbeach, 23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 587785, www.westbeach.co.uk

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

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

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

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,

Freight Expections Ltd, Victory Court, 33-35 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH05 1AS, 07908 742958, www.freightexpectations.co.uk

Business Support Delivery Partners

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

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

Business Support Services

HANTEC SYSTEMS LIMITED, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FD, 023 8166 1995, www.hantec.co.uk

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

Here to There - Business Coaching & Marketing Consultants, 32 Lonnen Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AX, 07786 918192/ 07989 41705, www.heretothere.me.uk

BNI Dorset Ltd, DHL Tradeteam Building, Nutsey Lane, Calmore Industrial Est, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3NB, 07887 553242, www. bnidorset.co.uk Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District, 26 Ashley Road, Boscombe, Dorset, BH1 4LH, 07968 578074, www.coastalbid.co.uk

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

Creative Coup, The Echo, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ, 02088 193553, www.creativecoup.co.uk

Audio Visual Equipment

Business Associations

Icon Business Solutions, 17 Gladstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2LY, 07467 952352, www. iconbusinesssolutions.com

Bournemouth Sony Centre, 18 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BY, 01202 292802, www.centresdirect.co.uk/ bournemouthsonycentre

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

Intelligent Land, The Studio, Ferndown Forest Golf Club, Forest Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9PH, 01202 570471, www.intel-land.com

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Sam Howell Consultancy Ltd, 307-315 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8BX, 01202 403955, www.sam-howell.co.uk Sheridan Lake Associates, 8 Inveravon, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NU, 07831 310613, www.coachingmentoring.co.uk

CentreVR Limited, Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1EP, 01202 878300, www.centrevr.co.uk

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

Road To Results, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07730 620073, www.roadtoresults.com

Brian G Ford FCA, 9 St Ives Park, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2JX, 01425 472749,

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

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

Leaf Consulting, Tenchleys Cottage, Hinton Martell, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HD, 07960 653525, www.leafconsult.co.uk

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

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

Cinema

Dorchester Chamber for Business, PO Box 7388, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 9FJ, 01305 360293, www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk

Faithworks Wessex, Heron Court Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1DE, 01202 429037, www.faithworkswessex. org.uk

Cleaning Services

Echo-U South Limited, Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NE, 01202 355553, www.echo-u.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

Help and Care, Pokesdown Centre, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DL, 03001 113303, www.helpandcare. org.uk

Eskimo Epos, The Old Dairy, Parley Greenlane, Parley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BB, 01202 477111, www.eskimoepos. com

Ferndown Chamber of Commerce, 53 Casterbridge Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8LJ, 01202 912182, www.ferndownchamber. org.uk

Home-Start North Dorset, Office 2, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH, 01258 473038, www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk

Evolve, 37 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 07737 325514, evolvemembers. com

Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury High St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JE, 01747 850059/01747 853957, www. shaftesburychamber.co.uk

Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, Barclays House, 1 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BB, 01202 644220, www.juliashouse.org

Contemporary PA, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 01305 470021/07500 833602, www. thecontemporarypa.co.uk CSW Group Ltd, Poseidon House, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 O5J, 08009 755111, www. cswgroup.co.uk/skills-support Dorset Business Angels, 96 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3JU, 01202 706975, www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk

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

Catering & Catering Equipment Beales Gourmet Ltd , Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES, 01202 700992, www.bealesgourmet.com/ www.the-italian-villa.co.uk Comax Ltd, Yeoman Road, Forest Gate Business Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3FA, 01202 684111, www.comaxuk.com Guarantee Laundries Ltd, 2 Pinesway, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RN, 01935 812118, www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk Hospitality Hire Ltd, The Glenmore Centre, Unit 23, Fancy Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FB, 01202 612336, Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services, 23 Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QJ, 01747 851585, www. stalbridge-linen.com Molecular Magic Creative Catering, 8 Richmond Wood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9DH, 07845 646204, www. molecularmagic.co Signature Catering, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2ET, 01425 477665, www. signaturecateringco.co.uk

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Chamber of Commerce BCTC, 639 Wimborne Road , 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth , Dorset, BH9 2AR , 07710 670466, www.bournemouthchamber. org.uk

Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, C/O Hunts Accountants, The Old Pump House, Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3RX, 07594 805013, www. 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 Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, 12 Bon Accord Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2DS, 07966 462974, www. swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, C/O Albert Goodman, Leanne House, East Wing Ground floor 6 Avon Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UX, 01305 774629, www.wpchamber.co.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 BCHA, St Swithuns House, 21 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS, 01202 410500, www.bcha.org.uk Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Castlelane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DS, 01202 704060, www.bournemouthhospitalcharity. org Care South, 39 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 712400, www. care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole, West Wing, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DX, 01202 290967, www.bournemouthcab.co.uk Diverse Abilities, Langside School, Langside Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN, 01202 718266, www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, The Spire, High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1DF, 01202 670815, www.dorsetcommunityfoundation. org Dorset Mental Health Forum, 29 Durngate Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JP, 01305 257172, www.dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk Dorset Mind, 3 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 315329, www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre, PO BOX 7697, , POOLE, Dorset, BH159GN, 01202 308840, www.dorsetrapecrisis.org Dorset Reclaim, 85 Stanley Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4SD, 01202 773384, www.dorsetreclaim. org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA, 01305 217987, www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

Lewis-Manning Hospice, 1 Crichel Mount Road, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8LT, 01202 708470, www.lewis-manning.co.uk

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

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

Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG, 01202 781 320, www. lighthousepoole.co.uk

Construction & Surveyors

Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle Rescue and Visitor Centre, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ, 01929 477070, www.margaretgreenanimalrescue. org.uk

Acheson Construction Ltd, Unit 2A, Railway Triangle Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2PJ, 01305 267938, www. achesonconstruction.com

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

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

Poole Hospital Charity, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB, 01202 448449, www.poolehospitalcharity.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

Prama Foundation, Moran House, 1 Holes Bay Park, Stert Ave West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AA, 01202 207300, www.pramafoundation. org.uk

Cowling and West, The White House, 170 Magna Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP, 01202 558262, www. cowlingandwest.co.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

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, 7 Arrowsmith Court, Station Approach, Broadstone, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AX, 01202 600900, www.gapltd.eu.com

SafeWise, Unit 1 Roundways, Elliott Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8JJ, 01202 591330, www.safewise.org

Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AX, 01202 697341, www.ggpl. co.uk

Talbot Village Trust, 5 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NL, 01202 338551, www.talbotvillagetrust.org The Dorset Childrens Foundation, 695-696 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 The Grove Hotel Bournemouth, 2 Grove Road, East Cliffe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AU, 01202 552233, www. thegrovebournemouth.co.uk Wessex Heartbeat, PO Box 270, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6GE, 02380 706095, www.heartbeat.co.uk Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Mount Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3QE, 01823 250110, www. wessex-rfca.org.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.mata-construction.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 Savills, Wessex House, Priors Walk, East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PB, 01202 856800, www.savills.co.uk

YMCA Bournemouth, 56 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BS, 01202 290451, www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

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

Youth Cancer Trust, Tracy Ann House, 5 Studland Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8HZ, 01202 763591, www. youthcancertrust.org

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

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Bytheway, Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BY, 01202 856685, www.spetisburyconstruction. co.uk T A Colbourne Projects 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, 08452 260880, 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 Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, 1 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1FG, 01159 438000, www.home.kuehne-nagel. com Schenker Ltd, Unit 3, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 862150, www. schenker.com

Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, 3 Wollaston Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AR, 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

Education Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT, 01725 551247, www.the-aurora-group.com/ boveridgecollege Bluestone College, B15 Arena Business Centre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7UH, 01202 618355, www.bluestone.ac.uk Bournemouth and Poole College , North Road , Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS, 01202 205831, www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, OVC 5th Floor, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH14 2BB, 01202 961961, www.bournemouth. ac.uk/business-services 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

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

Bournemouth Sevens Ltd, Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 545630, www. diamondsportinggroup.com

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

Brighter Productions Ltd, Unit 1 33 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PF, 01202 737848, www. brighter-productions.com

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Ordnance House, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LW, 01202 628155, www.chemring.co.uk

Christchurch Food & Wine Festival, C/o Captains Club Hotel & Spa, Wick Ferry, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU, 07792 743383, www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

DB Engineering (Dorset) Limited, 23a Dawkins Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY, 01202 678497

Innovative Hire Ltd, Lion Works Buliding, 543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AB, 01202 941068, www.innovativehire.co.uk

Diverse Precision Engineering , Unit 4 Sterte Industrial Estate, 145 Sterte Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AF, 01202 674944, www.diverseprecisionengineering.co.uk

Marquee Elegance, Units 8 & 9, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0SA, 01202 746340/07971 781848, www. marqueeelegance.com

Downhole Tools International Ltd, 2 Allens Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5DA, 01202 690001, www.dti.uk.com

Sandpolo Ltd, Round Hill, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5PG, 07796 693796, www.sandpolo.com

Hooke Court Limited, Hooke, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NX, 01308 862260, www. hookecourt.co.uk

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

Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY, 01305 215000, www.kmc.ac.uk

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

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

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

Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN, 02382 013291, www.solent.ac.uk SWRAC, Merley House, Merley House Lan, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA, 07841 784000, www.swrac.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre, 4 Albion Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LL, 01202 712908, www.bebc.co.uk Young Enterprise, Peterley House, Peterely Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2TZ, 07918 564958, www.young-enterprise.org.uk

Lab21 Healthcare Ltd, Unit 29 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU, 01308 421829, www.lab21.com Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QP, 01747 835550, www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Unit 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 623393, www.mooreinternational. co.uk

Electrical Services

Reidsteel, Reid St, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT, 07774 239820, www.reidsteel. com

Digital Agencies

Drewlec Electrical Services, 865 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8LW, 01202 575757, www.drewittgroup.co.uk

S A F I LTD, 35 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT, 01202 624618, www.safi-limited.com

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

GF Electrical Ltd, Unit 22 Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 01202 259884, www. gfelectrical.co.uk

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Unit 2 Manitou Business Complex, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6BB, 01202 893755, www.smithmetal.com

Display & Storage Suppliers

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

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

Spherea Test & Services Limited, Building 400, Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01202 872800, www.spherea. com

Distribution

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

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

Thermal & Acoustic Solutions, 6 The Saxon centre, Fountain Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QN, 01202 487463, www. thermalacoustics.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

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, Aish House, Broom Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NL, 01202 307082, www.aishtechnologies.com

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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

UKSV, 1st and 2nd Floors, 3 Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AN, 01425 480444,

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

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Suite 2 Jellicoe House, Station Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6HX, 01202 622223, www. apexcb.com 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 Business Cash Enabler, Flat 7 Clifton Lodge, 5 St Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Continuum (Financial Services) LLP, 22a Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8DX, 07738 206389, www.mycontinuum. 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 Homeline Mortgages Ltd, Homeline House, 4 Beta Centre, 262 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RS, 01202 937444, 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

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Laybourne, 7 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LE, 01202 801860, www.laybourne.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors

Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Dickens House, 15 West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT, 01202 695801, www. lesterbrunt.co.uk

F C Douch & Son (Funerals), 7 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AB, 01202 882936, www.fcdouch.co.uk

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St. Michael’s Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DU, 01202 557702, www. bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Somerleigh Court Funeral Home, 38 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AW, 01202 882134,

Bournemouth University International College, 51-65 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8GN, 01202 068690,

Furniture

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5JS, 01202 751000, www.bournemouthwestcliffhotel. co.uk

Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, 41 Commercial Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, 01202 718400, www. lewisinvestment.co.uk Life Matters, Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ, 01202 025481, www.lifemattersfp.com Moneycorp, 100 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 1ER, 02078 287000, www.moneycorp.com

Custom Creations, Unit 1 Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YS, 01202 823231, www.customcreations. furniture

Peter Harding Wealth Management, 36 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LP, 01202 830730, www. peterhardingwm.co.uk

Custom World Dorset, 38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7NP, 01202 896816, www. customworldbedrooms.co.uk

SG Financial Ltd, 193 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8EJ, 07775 710551,

G P & J Baker Limited, 6 Stinsford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0SW, 01202 266999, www.gpjbaker.com

Smart Finances, 46-52 Brownsea View Avenue, Poole, Dorset, Bh14 8LQ, 07970 624062, www.smartfinancial.co.uk

Health

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

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

Teachers Building Society, Allenview House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AG, 01202 843500, www.teachersbs.co.uk

Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole, Richmond Court, 216 Capslone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8RX, 01202 283777, www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/ bournemouth

TheNonExec, North Plumley Farm, Plumley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3QA, 01202 828266, www.thenonexecutive.com

BWT Physio, 1 Springfield Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LG, 01202 749514, www.bwtphysio.co.uk

Walker Wealth Management, The Old Parlour, North West Farm Buildings, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9AT, 01202 087499, www. leewalkerwm.co.uk

Candlelight Care, 4 Kings Court, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HS, 01202 848203/01935 817800, www.candlelightcare.co.uk

WAY Group, Cedar House, 3 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SB, 01202 890895, www.waygroup.co.uk 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

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Chetnole Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HQ, 01935 872777, www. abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8QD, 01747 851855, www.bvdairy. co.uk 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

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DDC Dolphin Limited, The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 731555, www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Dorset Heart Clinic, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW, 01202 705454, www. dorsetheartclinic.co.uk

Hotels & Conferencing

Captains Club Hotel, Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU, 01202 475111, www.captainsclubhotel.com Chewton Glen, Lymington Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QS, 01425 275341, www. chewtonglen.com Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NT, 01202 483434, www.christchurch-harbourhotel.co.uk Crown Hotel, West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AJ, 01258 456626, www. crownhotelblandford.co.uk Hallmark Hotels East Cliff Bournemouth, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DN, 03300 283411, www. hallmarkhotels.co.uk 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

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

Import/Export Services EMONA PARTNERS LTD., Flat 11 Seaview, 14 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1AZ, 07961 094428, www. emonapartners.co.uk Exabler, 40 Bloomsbury Way, London, London, WC1 25E, 02071 128905, www. exabler.com Integrated Marine Services Ltd, Unit 117 Solent Business Centre, 343 Millbrook Road West, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0HW, 02380 623789, www.imsfreight.com International Safety Technology Ltd, 11 Moor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AZ, 01202 692775, www.ist-limited.com International Trade Matters, Stag Cottage, Oakfordbridge, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9HZ, 01398 351560, www. internationaltradematters.com Silverline Enterprises LTD, 17 Fancy Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QZ, 01202 725500, www.silverline-enterprises.com

Minterne Estate, Minterne House, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU, 01300 341370, www.minterne.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

New Forest Hotels Plc, The Lodge, Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7AS, 02380 286 126, www.newforesthotels.co.uk

Livewell Dorset, Lynch Lane Offices, Egdon Hall, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DN, 01305 233105, www.livewelldorset.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, 03003 007654, www.rnli.org/college. Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12EW, 01202 204917, www. britanniahotels.com

Health & Safety

Summer Lodge Hotel, 9 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR, 01935 482000, www.summerlodgehotel.com

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

The Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BY, 01935 813131, www. theeastburyhotel.co.uk

Holiday Parks

The Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AX, 01202 498900, www.thegreenhousehotel.com

Hoburne Ltd, 10 Hoburne Lane, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4HP, 01425 277661, www.hoburne.com

The Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5EL, 01202 804775, www.bournemouthhilton.com

Rockley Park (Bourne Leisure), Napier Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4LZ, 01202 680691, www.rockleypark.co.uk

The Kings Harbour Hotel, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1DT, 01202 588933, www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk

West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR, 01308 422139, www.wdlh.co.uk

The Lifecentre, 713 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AU, 01202 530265, www.lifecentre.biz

Home Technology

The Lulworth Estate, The Estate Office, Lulworth Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS, 01929 400352, www.lulworth.com

Living Home Technology , Studio 5, The Greenhouse, Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ, 01202 775133, www. livinghometech.co.uk

Purple HR Ltd, 175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DQ, 01202 801047, www.purplehr.co.uk

Insurance

Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EN, 01202 551521, www.peelhotels.co.uk

Westfield Health, Westfield House, 60 Charter Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 3FZ, 07917 788047, www.westfieldhealth. com/chamber

Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AB, 01202 552111, www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

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

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

Village Hotel Club Bournemouth, Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DZ, 01202 055205, www. village-hotels.co.uk

The Orchid Hotel, 34 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3DH, 01202 551600, www.orchidhotel.co.uk

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Ageas Retail Ltd, Deansleigh House, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DU, 03458 402721, 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 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, 08002 988707, 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

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

Techclean, 85 Dulsie Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7DZ, 01202 795998, www. techclean.co.uk

Biotrack Ltd, The Old Courts, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PL, 01929 552992, www.biotrack.co.uk

Flowbird Transport Limited, 10 Willis Way, Fleets Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 339403, www.flowbird.group

Interactive 3D & VR

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

BOFA International Ltd, 21-22 Balena Close, Creekmoor Industrial Estate, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DX, 01202 699444, www.bofa.co.uk

Focal Point Fires, Avon Trading Park, Reid Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT, 01202 499330, www.focalpointfires.co.uk

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

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

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

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates

A B S Computer Systems Ltd, James House, 40 Lagland Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QG, 01202 770900, www.absgb.com

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

Anytech Solutions, Suite 3 Stanley House, 3 Fleets Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AJ, 01202 460279, www.anytechsolutions.com

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Aura Technology Limited, Prospect House, 4 Meridians Cross, Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TJ, 03333 208601, www.auratechnology.com

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

C3IA Solutions Limited, Unit B The Outlook, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4PY, 01202 721123, www.c3iasolutions.co.uk Chillblast, Unit 28 Upton Industrial Estate, Factory Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SL, 01202 068333, www.chillblast.com Communications Consultants Worldwide, Beacon House, 15 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3LB, 01202 318161, www.ccww.co.uk ENHANCED, Unit 3 New Fields Business Park, Stinsford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NF, 01202 308000, www.enhanced.co.uk ESET UK, Fifth Floor, Holland House, 20 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 405405, www.eset.co.uk 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.juice-broadband. com Just Add Tech, 133 Howeth Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5NU, 01202 800629, www.justaddtech.co.uk Keyfort Ltd, 6 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 08448 014580, www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd, Gild House, 72 Norwich Avenue West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6AW, 01202 755300, www.kimcell.com Netriver Systems Limited, 476 Chickerell Rd, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4DH, 02087 060995, www.netriver.co.uk Pro2col Ltd, 144, Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3JX, 01202 433 415, www.pro2col.com QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Waverley House, 115119 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DY, 0845 644 0331, www.quostar.com REWARD I.T., 307-309, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8BX, 01202 805125, www.reward-it-support.co.uk Servana Managed Services Ltd, Cinechrome Studios, 64-68 Calvin Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1LN, 01202 026522, www.servanamanaged.com Target IT Services, 1st Floor, 85 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3LH, 01202 538488, www.target-its.co.uk

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

Local Authority Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), Town Hall Annexe, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EA, 01202 454630, www.bournemouth. gov.uk Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership, Economic Development Unit, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AZ, 01202 795528, www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk

British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, 66 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QS, 01202 745104,

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

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

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

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

H/T Portland Ltd, Unit 1 Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL, 01305 822828, www.htportlandltd.co.uk

Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Butts Pond Ind Estate, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AZ, 01258 471122, www.caleva.co.uk

Halyard (M&I) Ltd, Whaddom Business Park, Southampton Road, Whaddom, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HF, 01722 710922, www. halyard.eu.com

Capricorn Labs, 40 Hurn Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2AL, 01425 461834, www. capricorn-labs.co.uk

Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd, Fleets Corner, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0LA, 01202 662717,

Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9LH, 01202 571111, www.carlisleft.eu

Haystack Dryers Ltd, Unit 1 Pintail Business Park, 165 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AL, 01202 890705, www. haystack-dryers.com

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, 22 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PW, 01202 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,

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

Clark Handling, Pineapple Business Park, Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DB, 01308 293052, www.clarkhandling.co.uk

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, 6th Floor Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, 01202 965868, www.dorsetlep.co.uk/invest-indorset/

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

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Woolsbridge, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SP, 01425 653367, www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, 1 Fleets Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3BZ, 01202 665000, www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, 7 Ventura Place, Upton Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SW, 01202 623258, www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, The Fulcrum, 2-3 Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 305800, www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, 29 Newtown Business Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LL, 01202 715517, www. alfatronix.com Altro Resin Systems, Unit 3, Station Road Industrial Estate, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AE, 01300 320620, www.altro. co.uk

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.cygnusinstruments.com Darlena Ltd, 21-25 Shelbourne Close, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8QU, 01202 302010, www.darlena.co.uk Denis Wick Products Ltd, Unit 19, Dawkins Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY, 01202 665100, www.deniswick.com Dometic Group Ltd, Dometic House, The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9LS, 03446 260141, www. dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd, 41-43 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7QZ, 01202 897722, www.etluk. co.uk

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 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 Kallo Foods Ltd, River View, 2 The Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9AB, 01276 609000, www.kallo.com KVP Eu Ltd, Unit 18-21 Horn Park Business Estate, Broadwindsor Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3PT, 01308 867020, www. kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd, Pig Oak Farm, Holt Lane, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DG, 01202 848456, www.lillidale.co.uk

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

Enovation Controls Ltd, Swichgage House, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QZ, 01722 410055, www. enovationcontrols.eu

Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Unit H, Fleets Corner Industrial Estate, Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0HL, 01202 664040, www. lush.co.uk

ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., 11 Albany Road, Granby Ind Est, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9TH, 01305 760760, www.asm. com

Field International Limited, 18-20 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RB, 01202 676331, www. fieldinternational.com

Magicard Ltd, Hampshire Road, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD, 01305 470000, www.magicard.com

BEST Fittings Ltd, 9 Newbury Court, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QX, 01747 312672, www.bestfittings.co.uk

FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, 4-6 Wyvern Buildings, Grove Trading Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1ST, 01305 213112, www. firestopltd.co.uk

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Marden Edwards Ltd, 2 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH, 01202 861200, www.mardenedwards. com

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY MEGGITT PLC, Atlantic House, Aviation Park West, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EW, 01202 597597, www.meggitt.com

Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Unit 10 Concept Park, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QT, 01202 723535, www.tdsi. co.uk

Path Marketing LTD, Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Close, Copse Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN, 01935 253710, www. path-marketing.com

Merck Chemicals (formally SigmaAldrich), Old Brickyard Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XT, 01747 833000, www. merckgroup.com

Trimetals Limited, Trimetals Ltd, Sunrise Business Park, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST, 01258 459441, www.trimetals.co.uk

Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy, 18, Garland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2LA, 07919 510051, www.ryanhaynesmarketing. com

Neal’s Yard Remedies, Peacemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4EU, 01747 834665, www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Horchester, Holywell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 OLL, 01935 483900, www.netzsch.com Nunet Ltd, Unit 8-9 Ashley Heath Industrial Estate, Three Legged Cross, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH21 6UZ, 01202 821572, www. nunetsolutions.co.uk 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 Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Battersea Crayon Works, 32 Canford Bottom, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HD, 01202 882323, www.h-hhancock.co.uk S K C Ltd, Unit 11, Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST, 01258 480188, www.skcltd.com 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 Strouden Joinery, 54 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7DY, 01202 696123, www.stroudenjoinery.com 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, 07887 656521, www.thermalsprayservices. co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, 17 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EF, 01202 647820, www.thompson-valves.com

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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 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, BH8 8GG, 01202 295723, www.afagency.co.uk Bendell Publicity Consultants Ltd, 109 Leeson Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9RD, 07771 700394, www.bendell-publicityconsultants-limited.co.uk Cara Telemarketing Ltd, 6 Ferndown Industrial Estate, Whittle Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RU, 01202 890055, www. caratelemarketing.com Caron Khan Consultancy, The Studio, 31 Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QG, 07967 524578, www.caronkhan.co.uk 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

South Coast Social, Bryanstone Works, 11 Upper Norwich Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RA, 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 Triple Helix Ltd, 1123 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH76BQ, 01202 437924, www.triple-helix.co.uk UKB Marketing Ltd, 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 We Are 778 Ltd, Suite 5 2nd Floor, The Chocolate Box, 8-10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA, 01202 778800, www.weare778.com Wordcaster PR & Business News Service, Beech Dell, 9 Martins Close, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9SH, 01202 874079, www. wordcaster.net

Media & Film Global, Radio House, Whittle Avenue, Apple Industrial Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SX, 01489 587610, www.global.com Global Brand Communications, 76 Shelley Road East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6HB, 01202 727070, www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Unit 1 Kingfisher Park, Collingwood Road, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6US, 01202 820555, www. imagerepublic.co.uk Monogram Media, The Picture House, 309 – 315 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8BX, 08009 496655, 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

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.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

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

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

Intergage Ltd, Unit 8, Holes Bay Business Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2AA, 01202 684009, www.intergage. co.uk

Bionanovate Limited, Studio 9, The Greenhouse, Mannings Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ, 01202 695999, www. bionanovate.com

Kalan Media, 26 Tarver Close, Romsey, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 OBH, 01794 746360, www.kalan.media

Breeze Volkswagen, Yarrow Road, Tower Park, Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QY, 01202 713000, www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk

Key Digital Agency Ltd, Stowey House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3SB, 01305 542000, www.key. digital

Dorset Sports Cars Ltd, Three Cross Garage, 99 Ringwood Road, Three legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RD, 01202 825911, www.dorsetsportscars.co.uk

Match Marketing Services Ltd, 27b Branksome Wood Road , Bournemouth , Dorset, BH4 9JR, 07739 323753/01202 054241, www.matchmarketingservices.co.uk

E T S Truck & Van, 6 Witney Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GH, 01202 669339, www.etstrucks.co.uk

C M P Printing Limited, G3 The Fulcrum, Vantage Way, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU, 01202 739993, www.cmp-uk.com

i247 Group, i247 Group, Sherwood House, Blackhill Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LS, 01202 628282, www.i247group.com

The Minster Press, The Old Brewery, 14-15 Mill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JQ, 01202 882277, www.printsolutions.co.uk

OKO Global LLP, P.O. Box 179, Tiverton, Devon, EX165YR, 02078 703156, www.oko. com

The Print Agency, 35 Haviland Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9ND, 01202 872777, www.theprintagency.com

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

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Xerocad Limited, 527 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AQ, 01202 897297, www.xerocad.co.uk

Product Design Aetha Design Studio Ltd, Unit G, Arthur Bray Yard, 4 West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HT, 01202 403368, www.aethadesign.com

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

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

Aspire Jobs Ltd, Office 9 The Crown House, 2 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HY, 07974 429217, www.aspirejobs. co.uk FTS Construction Recruitment, Bourne Space, 23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 201225, www. ftscareers.com

Retail Brewery Square, Concierge Office, 3 Copper Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH, 01305 267777, www.brewerysquare.com Dacombes of Wimborne, 61-63 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AE, 01202 882615, www.dacombesofwimborne.com

Hardy Recruitment, 21 Church Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UF, 01202 232520, www. hardyrecruitment.com

Fab Frocks Ltd, 17 Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9AA, 01202 765353, www.fabfrocks.co.uk

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

New Look Group Ltd, Mercery Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HJ, 01305 765000, www.newlook.com

KDC Resource Ltd, Building 307, Aviation Park West, Bournemouth Airport, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6NW, 01202 596360, www.kdcresource.com Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Vision House, 236-244 High Street North, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1EA, 01202 668360, www.mploystaff. com

The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Centre Management Offices, 110 Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SZ, 01202 673906, www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk Watt to Wear Ltd, Unit 3 Old Brewery Road, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2PW, 01984 622010, www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors

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

Prospects Services, Fairview House, 17 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EE, 01202 638990, www.prospects.co.uk

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

Real Recruitment Solutions, First Floor 6 Stratfield Saye, 20- 22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 530770, www.realrecruitmentsolutions.co.uk

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

Reed Specialist Recruitment, 106 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1LR, 01202 585585, reedglobal.com

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

South West Recruitment Ltd, 1 Holdenhurst Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EH, 01202 292907, www.swr.uk.net

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

Dorset Fire & Security, Unit 12, Albany Business Park, Cabot lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX, 01202 339611, www. dorsetfiresecurity.com

TeamJobs, 30 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG, 01202 445700, www. teamjobs.co.uk

Smart Homeworks, Browning Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1NS, 01202 309503, www.smarthomeworks.co.uk

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

Vanguard Services, 163A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9QG, 01202 523573, www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Vantage Point, 10 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP, 01202 619868, www.vantagepointuk.com

Property Tax Specialists E3 Consulting Ltd, 2 Meridians Cross, 7 Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 37J, 03452 306450, 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 Liz Lean PR, 4a Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QB, 01202 701828, www.lizleanpr.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

Recruitment Acorn Recruitment (Bournemouth), Bourne House, Platinum Business Centre, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EF, 01202 201600, www.acornpeople.com Ash Elite, Space House, 22-24 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ, 01202 797518, www.ashelite.com

Wild Recruitment, 2-4 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BU, 01202 367181, www. wildrecruitment.co.uk WISE Ability Services Ltd, First Floor, Fusion Building, 4-6 Old Christchurch lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1NE, 07712 393719, www.wiseability.co.uk

Creative Retail Solutions, 2C Aston Way, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FE, 01202 233088, www.creativeretailsolutions. co.uk Kiwi Design, 9 Bessemer Close, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6AZ, 01202 822634, www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Security

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

Software

Recycling & Waste

Bytes Ahead Ltd, Suite 2, 2 Lansdowne Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1SA, 01202 377355, www.bytesahead.com

Eco-Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Chapel Lane, Parley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BG, 01202 593601, www.thisiseco.co.uk

Chittak, 70 Malmesbury Park Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8PJ, 01202 611711, www.chittak.co.uk

W & S Waste Management Ltd, 14-16 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Ind Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RB, 01202 675564, www.wsrecycling.co.uk

KFA Connect, First Floor, 28-30 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HY, 01425 484445, www.kfa.co.uk

Waste Management Facilities Ltd, Unit 4 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN, 01202 535888, www.wmfltd.co.uk

Provulo, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH243AS, 07503 267160, www. provulo.com

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 Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Unit 1, 2 Willis Way, Fleets Lane Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SS, 01202 681 397, www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage, 5 Yeomans Way, Castlepoint, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0BJ, 01202 520220, www.storeandsecure. co.uk

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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 Barker Brettell LLP, Medina Chambers, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ, 02380 336970, www.barkerbrettell.co.uk Battens Solicitors Ltd, Savernake House, 42 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UU, 01305 250560, www.battens.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 Lester Aldridge LLP, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX, 01202 786161, www.lesteraldridge.com M J P Law Ltd, 22 Westborough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NF, 01202 842929, www. mjplaw.co.uk Matthew and Matthew, 194 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2JD, 01202 437179, www.mm4law.co.uk 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, 23 Branksome Business Park, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1DW, 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

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Unit 3 Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA, 01202 983983, www.rockreef.co.uk

Workwear

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

DPD Local, Unit 5 Homelands Farm, Ringwood Road, Three legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6QZ, 01202 828691, www.dpdlocal.co.uk

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

John Pipe Limited, 380 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LT, 01202 715888, www. johnpipe.co.uk

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

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

More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole Bus Station, 1 Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SN, 01202 338420, www.morebus.co.uk

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

Wessex Internet Limited, Ranston, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 8PU, 03332 407997, www.wessexinternet.com

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

Viper 10, Suite 6, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY, 01202 545 635, www.Viper10.com

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

Tool Hire & Sales

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

Young Chamber School

Rockley Watersports Ltd, Rockley Watersports Ltd, 13 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH152NN, 01202 677272, www. rockleywatersports.com

X-Leisure (Poole) Ltd, 5 Strand, Strand, London, WC2N 5AF, 02077 472300, www. towerparkcentre.co.uk

Stonemasons Hoare Banks Stonemasons, Hoare Banks House, 19 Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DA, 01202 397231, www. hoarebanks.co.uk Portman Stone Limited, 1 Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PE, 01202 484340, www.portmanstone.com

Team Building Joseph Allnatt Centres LTD, The Chatsworth Centre, 35 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LG, 01929 421075, www.allnatt.co.uk 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, 03304 444444, www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, 6 Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6NL, 02034 888812, www. buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, 99 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DY, 03451 939393, www.boxcleversolutions.co.uk Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Suite 3 Richmond House, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EZ, 01202 941040, www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk 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 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

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

Training Arena4Finance, Suite 6 Merley House Business Centre, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA, 01202 849691, www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team, 744 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6BZ, 01202 551553, www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Beyond This - Motivational Speaker, Yew Tree Cottage, Bat Alley, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1NX, 07884 946219, www.beyondthis.co.uk Locomotivation, The Old Bank, 40-42 The High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BT, 01202 567204, www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited, 41-47 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2HU, 01202 764444, www.micronav.co.uk Ouch Training Team Ltd, 13c Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU, 01202 880999, www.ouchtraining.co.uk Performance People Ltd, C/O Dorset Chamber, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NZ, 07968 416466, www. performancepeople.org Trayna UK, Bayside Business Centre, 1 Sovereign Business Park, 48 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB, 07746 495972, www. traynauk.com Unicorn Training, Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4DU, 01202 306050, www. unicorntraining.com Work Well Hub, 4 The Triangle, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PG, 01202 987916, www.workwellhub. com

Transport & Logistics Brittany Ferries Freight, New Harbour Road South, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ, 08712 440411, www.brittanyferriesfreight.com Channel Seaways Ltd, X Shed, New Harbour Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BB, 01481 723400, www.channelseaways.co.uk

Travel Condor Ferries Ltd, Condor House, New Harbour Road South, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ, 03456 091030, 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

Utilities D&A Procurement Ltd, 25B Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HF, 07956 311336, www.daprocurement.co.uk

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

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, 01202 622413, 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 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

UX Design

Shaftesbury School Sponsered by BV Dairy, Barton Hill House, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER, 01747 852469, www.shaftesburycomp.dorset.school.co.uk

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

St Edwards School Sponsered by Actisense, Dale Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY, 01202 740950, www.st-edwards. poole.sch.uk

Vehicle Leasing

Talbot Heath School sponsored by Smith Hobbs Wealth Management LTD, Rothesay Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ, 01202 761881, www.talbotheath.org

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

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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