Dorset Business Focus | October 2021 by Dorset View

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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 33, OCTOBER 2021

ANY THING TO DECLARE? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? DORSET CHAMBER CAN HELP

THE STATE OF THE NATION’S MENTAL HEALTH IS SOBERING

BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY

BUSINESS PARTNERS ENJOY BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL DISPLAY

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / WELCOME

Hello and welcome to our October edition of Dorset Business Focus and I hope this finds you well. As an accredited Chamber, we are a member of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), one of 53 Chambers across the UK. During the pandemic, the British Chambers of Commerce worked incredibly hard on behalf of businesses across the UK, lobbying for support, particularly for these businesses that were most affected. This includes these businesses that were falling between the gaps (often non-rate paying businesses) and those that were in the sectors mandated to close. We worked closely with the BCC during this time, feeding up issues coming from businesses across Dorset. With connections at the highest levels in Government, Westminster and Whitehall, both the BCC and the Chamber network is highly respected by business leaders, politicians and policy makers and businesses across Dorset and the UK will have benefited from this lobbying work and we owe a debt of gratitude to the BCC. Adam Marshall was the Director General of the BCC during the pandemic and after many years of service, stepped

down earlier this year. He has been replaced by Shevaun Haviland, formerly Head of Business Partnerships within the Cabinet Office. We have always had an extremely positive relationship with the BCC and are a highly regarded Chamber. Liz Willingham, Our Past President, is also a Board member of the BCC. Last week Liz and I had the pleasure of travelling to London to meet the BCC team and our fellow Chamber CEO’s from across the country. I’ve already met Shevaun virtually though our work on menopause awareness and Shevaun attended our event on this in July. It was great to meet Shevaun and the BCC team face to face and I know that the BCC will continue to do an amazing job under Shevaun’s leadership. We will continue to work closely with the BCC and continue to take the positive steps we are as a ground-breaking Chamber representing Dorset businesses, representing our members at a national level. Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Contents 05 International trade questions answered 06 State of the Nation 11 President’s Column 13 Under 18’s tackle walking football

#GetBusinessDone

22 Greendale Construction announce the appointment of Chris Cave to the Board of Directors 25 New Faces, New Places

39 Charity offers ‘Futures Unlimited’ to young people with learning disabilities 41 Dorset Gateway 43 The Rise of the Geri-lennial

14 Bournemouth & Poole College joins nationwide campaign to support its local communities

26 Affiliated Chambers 28 Line-up announced for the BCP Business Festival

44 Eight trainee solicitors qualify at Lester Aldridge

17 New Centres of Excellence unveiled at Weymouth College

30 New members

47 Membership Rates

19 The all new Audi Q4 e-tron is now available 20 Member Benefits

34 Wellbeing matters; for your employees and your customers! 36 Bournemouth Airport celebrates 80th birthday

49 Return & Recycle 55 Events and training 57 -63 Dorset Business Directory

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International Trade Updates

Anything

to Declare?

Do you have a backlog of customs declarations you need to clear? Since January 1st, new border controls have been introduced in stages for imports to Great Britain from the European Union. With border controls now in place with the free trade agreement, customs declarations are needed for all imports to Great Britain. If you’ve chosen to delay making customs declarations on non-controlled goods you’ve imported from the EU this year, you will need to make a supplementary declaration. These are due within 175 days of your shipment arriving in GB – so if you imported anything in January 2021, your supplementary declaration is now due. Here we answer important questions to help you with next steps: Q: How do I know if I need to make a supplementary declaration? A: If you haven’t yet made a declaration for imported goods either yourself or using an intermediary, you will need to make a supplementary declaration. This needs to

be done within 175 days of the import. Q: What do I need to do? A: Most people use an intermediary such as a customs agent to deal with their declarations. If you have an intermediary, or if you used a service such as a courier or freight forwarder to move your goods, you should have agreed with them who will be making the declaration. If you chose to delay your declarations, you should have kept detailed records on your imported goods at the time of import – an intermediary will need this information to make a declaration on your behalf. There is still time to ask an agent to make the supplementary declaration for you, even if you have made your own entry in the declarant’s records. If you are delaying your declarations, you will need a duty deferment account. Even if you are using an intermediary, most will require you to have your own account. You should check this with your intermediary if they haven’t already advised you to set one up. A duty

deferment account allows you to make one payment each month for any imports rather than paying every time you import goods. This can be helpful in managing your cashflow. Q: What do I need to do if I decide to make my own supplementary declarations? A: Most people get an expert such as a freight forwarder, customs agent or fast parcel operator to deal with their declarations. If you decide to make your own supplementary declarations, you must: • make sure you have your own duty deferment account to pay any duty you owe • apply for authorisation to use simplified declaration procedures, at least 60 days before you need to make your first supplementary declaration. You can apply by completing form C&E48 • get access to one of HMRC’s customs processing systems – CHIEF or CDS • buy software that works with HMRC’s customs processing systems and is designed for completing supplementary declarations. Q: How can Dorset Chamber help? A: As a dedicated customs intermediary, Dorset Chamber can manage all HMRC declarations including supplementary declarations through every UK port, handling the paperwork and logistics to keep goods moving and ensure compliance at every stage. We also offer a wide range of international documentary services, including Certificates of Origin, ATA Carnets and EUR1s, as well as accredited British Chambers of Commerce training courses on importing requirements, in addition to the Foundation Award in International Trade, to help upskill traders. For more information visit the dedicated pages on our web site by selecting International Trade from the main Menu at www.dorsetchamber.co.uk

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Your questions answered: Q - I import into GB from the EU. What are the rule changes I need to know?

A - In short, starting from June this year, you need entry certificates and import declarations on all goods you bring from the EU into Great Britain. In the coming months, certain goods will require physical checks and pre-notification.

Q - Can I make my own import declarations?

A - If your business imports goods into GB from the EU, you need to decide who is submitting your declarations to HMRC. Most businesses employ specialists to do this for them. It is a very time-consuming process and we would encourage you to evaluate how much effort it demands to submit declarations yourself. Choosing to do-it-yourself, you will need to secure access and software to use the CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import Export Freight) system and soon its replacement, called CDS or Customs Declaration Service.

Q - What if I’m late making my customs declaration?

A - HMRC has warned that firms found to have deliberately not complied with the requirement to submit declarations may: • • •

Lose the option of delaying future declarations Have to submit all declaration information at point of import Receive financial penalties

A - If the country has a Free-Trade agreement with the United Kingdom and your goods meet the criteria in that treaty.

Q - Will I need to do an Export Declaration for goods going to the EU?

A - Yes. All shipments to the EU will need an Export Declaration.

Q - What changes are happening from January 21

A - From 1 January 2021, there will be new requirements to continue importing animal products for both human consumption and non-human consumption from the European Union into Great Britain. Some of the requirements include: prenotifying authorities that consignments will be entering Great Britain and uploading a certified Export Health Certificate using the Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS).

A - As the importer, you may need to pay tax and duty on your goods. The customs duty you need to pay will depend on the classification of the goods being imported. See www.gov. uk/trade-tariff for the UK Global Online Tariff tool to help you classify your goods, which allows you to look up the relevant commodity codes, duty and VAT rates.

Q - I’ve heard the UK-EU free trade deal means my business doesn’t need to pay duties – is this correct?

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A - No. Once the goods have been cleared in the United Kingdom, they lose their preferential status unless enough work is done in the United Kingdom to make them qualify for preference again.

Q - Can I get a preferential rate of duty on my export?

Q - How do I know what duty to pay?

A - You can manage duty payments for goods you import from the EU more easily by setting up a Duty Deferment Account (DDA). This will help your business cashflow by allowing you to delay paying most customs and excise duties and import VAT when importing goods for an average of 30 days.

Q - Can I export EU goods with EU Preference from the United Kingdom?

A - No. This is an EU-Turkey only document. You will most likely need a Certificate of Origin instead.

A - Yes, you do. To continue importing goods, and to submit your import declaration, your business will need to have an EORI number that starts with GB. You also need to ensure your EU supplier has an EORI with an EU prefix.

Q - Is there an easy way for my business to make duty payments?

A - If you needed it before then you will still need it now. Otherwise, it is not needed in most cases.

Q - Can I do an ATR document to Turkey?

Q - Do I need an EORI number to submit a declaration?

A - You can claim a preferential zero tariff rate on imports – but only if your goods satisfy the Rules of Origin contained in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed in December 2020.

Q - Will I need a Certificate of Origin for my goods now that we have left the EU?

For any enquiries Q - I import goods from outside of the EU but when the goods get here, I repackage them can I then claim UK origin? A - No because you need to make a reasonable substantial process to the goods in order to claim UK origin repackaging is not enough to claim the origin of the goods, as a guide if the tariff heading changes from Import to export have a look at the process and if it’s enough to change this it’s a possibility.

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State of the Nation Over the last few months studies are beginning to reveal the state of the nation’s mental health as the UK moves out of the pandemic and they make sobering reading. The CIPD’s annual Wellbeing at Work 2021 report examined absence and wellbeing practices in UK workplaces. The survey explored the impact of the pandemic on employee attendance and health and the response of organisations in rising to the consequent challenges. They found that mental health was the most common focus of wellbeing activity. As a result of the pandemic, substantially more organisations were focusing on this area (57%, up from 41% in 2020). Stress at work continues to be one of the main causes of absence and 91% of organisations with more than 250 employees reported stressrelated absence within the last year. The Nuffield Health Healthier Nation Index, launched by the UK’s largest healthcare charity did a survey of 8,000 Britons and 41% of those surveyed say their mental health has worsened. BUPA Global conducted research and found that 64% of board level executives who have experienced symptoms of mental ill-health during the pandemic have turned to potentially unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress. 78% have experienced symptoms such as fatigue, lack of motivation, mood swings and disturbed sleep. This picture points to a ticking timebomb for businesses, however as a response to this worsening mental health picture there has been an increase in resources available to help those struggling. One area though that has been overlooked is the mental health of business leaders. As we know the buck stops with boss, and they carry the weight of the organisations they lead on their shoulders and even under ordinary circumstances this is a heavy burden. Throw in a pandemic and the subsequent fallout, this results in even greater pressure. Concerns such as the robustness of their business, an economic recession, protecting the health of their families, personal financial instability, the declining mental health of their workforce who are returning to the office and the issues around hybrid working conditions are creating a very uncertain climate. However 42% of board level executives believe that it would damage their reputation if it became public that they were struggling.

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The usual way of dealing with stresses such as going to the gym, taking a holiday and connecting with friends has been removed and many leaders have found themselves coping alone. According to BUPA Global, this has resulted in 36% admitting that they are selfmedicating as a way of dealing with the stress. We have recognised this unique pressure that our business leaders are under and have been working on building a peer support network to support them. With the help of our sponsor Lester Aldridge and supported by Ouch Training and Dorset Mind, we have launched Got Your 6 (GU6). The term is derived from WW2 fighter pilots who protected the ‘backs’ of fellow pilots in formation at the vulnerable rear position, with the analogy that Dorset Chamber has the backs of the business community. The aim is to provide a confidential and approachable environment for business leaders to share the stresses and strains of running a business, give support where mental health may be affected and to provide relevant signposting where

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appropriate, to a qualified professional provider. We now have fifteen fully-trained GU6 Champions. They have all received mental health first aid training and as a result are available to offer confidential support to any of their peers who need help and are struggling with their mental health. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/gu6-dorset

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OnBuy appoints Joanna Smith as Chief Technology Officer following string of significant hires Online marketplace, OnBuy has today announced the appointment of Joanna Smith as Chief Technology Officer, to continue to develop the fast-growing brand. Jo, who previously served as CTO of Virtual College Ltd., joined the company in September 2021 and will oversee OnBuy’s expanding technology teams across its current UK market, with sights set on global markets beyond. Prior to her role at Virtual College Ltd., Jo held the role of IT Director, and then Consultant, for multi-category recommerce business, Entertainment Magpie. Prior to this, she worked under the Co-operative Group as Head of Group IT working across all IT areas identifying issues, and proposing and implementing tactical solutions. Since its inception in 2016, OnBuy has existed to disrupt the status quo around eCommerce, taking on the industry giants that currently dominate the market. With its ‘level playing field’ offering, OnBuy has attracted more than 7,000 retailers, hosting over 36 million products on the platform. Built on a foundation of trust and transparency, the Bournemouth-based company vows never to compete with its retailers, simply offering a fairer marketplace to host well-known brands both big and small, and high-quality products at great prices. Cas Paton, Founder and CEO of OnBuy comments, “Joanne is impressive and there was no other option for OnBuy. We have a clear vision and it’s nothing short of ambitious, and to get there we need the best people. I was immediately impressed by Joanna’s extensive knowledge of the sector, and I am confident in her leadership capabilities to drive our technology platform as we continue to execute our strategy. “Jo has been the missing piece of the puzzle that we’ve now filled and we’re absolutely thrilled to have her on board to bring her expertise and experience to OnBuy. With Jo’s strategic understanding of technology transformation in the retail industry, we look forward to bringing to life some hugely exciting developments to improve OnBuy’s end to end service for the benefit of all of our customers.” Jo joins OnBuy following a highly successful growth period, including its recent Series A+ Fundraise earlier this year which saw £35M of

investment - a mix of debt and equity - raised through VC and strategic technology investors. The investment will fuel further meteoric growth for OnBuy, with sights firmly set on reaching unicorn status in the coming years. Commenting on her appointment, Jo said, “It is fantastic to return to the retail sector and join OnBuy at such a pivotal time for the business. OnBuy has experienced exceptional growth

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under the impassioned leadership of Cas and the skilled team he has already put in place.’ “Onbuy is strategically well-positioned for the future, and I look forward to working together with the full team to continue to deliver exceptional results for our customers and our shareholders.” Jo is the latest senior hire for OnBuy following a business-wide recruitment drive, seeing a series of important hires including Sarah Jane Brooks as Head of Marketing Intelligence, Tammy Ajadi as DevOps Manager and Darwin Mak as DevOps Engineer. Continuing the drive, OnBuy are currently recruiting a number of additional new roles including a DevOps Architect, DevOps Engineer, Database Administrator (DBA) and Developers. www.onbuy.com

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Dorset Careers Hub:

a story of embracing change to transform the pandemic narrative Dorset Careers Hub brings employers, schools and colleges together to enhance careers education in Dorset and join the dots between school careers guidance and local business needs. This focused approach brings results despite the challenges thrown by the pandemic with the Hub schools in Dorset consistently performing above the national average against most of the Gatsby benchmarks. This local success story has been recognised as a case study for best practice in linking employers and educational providers and overcoming the pandemic challenges in the Dorset Local Skills Report published by Dorset LEP earlier this year. Funded by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) in partnership with BCP and Dorset councils, the Hub first launched with a pilot of 40 Dorset schools in autumn 2019 and now offers an all-inclusive enhanced careers provision to all 76 schools and colleges across Dorset. The Hub links each school with a dedicated Enterprise Adviser from business and supports the schools in delivering ambitious careers education programme based on Gatsby Benchmarks best practice and informed by local labour market and skills research, ensuring young people progress into promising careers and reach their potential. In a normal year, 7,500 14 to 15 year olds across Dorset would take part in up to one week of work experience. Covid changed everything. The coronavirus outbreak caused an unprecedented period of irregular access to educational settings for most students. But these hurdles didn’t stop Dorset’s Careers Hub. In a very short space of time, it tackled the challenges with teams of local stakeholders, schools, colleges and young people quickly reacting and adapting in collaboration. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

In the absence of face to face meetings and events it put in place key initiatives to ensure young people did not miss out on vital experiences including Virtual Work Experience Insight Days and Dorset Careers Live – a series of career webinars hosted by local companies focused on key local industries; the Virtual Careers & Apprenticeship Show – a massive scale virtual show serving Dorset, Hampshire and Surrey, attracting 20,000+ students, 400 teachers, plus parents and carers. Over 64 exhibitors hosted online booths visited over 34,000 times for work and study related questions. However, while virtual events have expanded reach to diverse speakers and attendants and have clear advantages, some of their limitations, such as digital exclusion and deprivation, and impacts on ‘human connection’ cannot be ignored. The future is hybrid The pandemic has forced Dorset Careers Hub to do things differently. Whilst eager to bring back live events to schools and colleges, adjustments are needed to avoid the ‘re-entry fear and anxiety’ that many are experiencing and capitalise on the innovations and skills developed. The University’s ‘The Future of Learning 2070’ report predicts a future where “faceto-face interactions will be seamless between physical and virtual learning spaces: students and educators dipping in and out of these spaces as avatars” and learning interactions involving AI learning coaches, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)and Virtual Reality Classrooms. The Hub’s strategy incorporates hybrid solutions and embraces continuous evolution, underpinned by a strong commitment to support young people in Dorset. Full article: www.dorsetlep.co.uk/ news-article/dorset-careers-hub-a-story-of-embracing-change-totransform-the-pandemic-narrative-

Presidents Column by Caron Khan

Be more like Jack! “Jack of all trades, master of none” is often used as a put down, but actually the full statement is: “Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one!” So, the true meaning is that being able to adapt and be good at many things is actually much better than being great at just one thing and average at everything else. Having amassed over 25 years’ experience working on a wide variety of projects for an eclectic mix of businesses, I have developed expertise in several different specialisms, and I am very proud of that fact – it’s what makes me unique! Developing a range of experiences and knowledge gives me something that experts in one particular field may lack – namely, objectivity and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’. I believe that being able to see how things fit together gives me a huge advantage, and in these challenging times this perspective is critical in leadership and my role as President of Dorset Chamber. The argument about being specialist vs a generalist is a common one, but unless you or your business is truly the greatest in one field, then be more like me or Jack!

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Under 18’s tackle walking football AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust hosted a special event for its Walking Football team. The programme was sponsored by Care South, a not-for-profit leading provider of residential, dementia and nursing care across the south of England, which is entering its eighth season in partnership with the club. The club’s under-18 side were invited to take part, putting their skills to the test in a different way. The game was tightly contested and finished 5-5, with a penalty shootout needed to decide the winner! Ollie Camis, who was in goal for the youth team, saved the decisive spot kick and ensured the youngsters came out victorious. The club would like to extend its thanks to the under-18s, the Walking Football team and Care South, which also enjoys regular sessions in its care homes, run by the Community Sports Trust. James Silverton, customer relations manager at Care South, watched the match and he shared his delight after it was a big success. “It was great to be involved and see

such a fantastic game between the under18’s and Walking Football team. AFC Bournemouth caters for all ages and the activities that have come from our partnership have been really rewarding to see. We are so pleased that we’ve been able to welcome the Community Sports Trust back into our local homes for more football sessions and activities for residents in our care. These are a really important part of activities at Care South homes, helping to keep residents active and engaged, while meeting new people from the community team.” Amy Marks, partnership manager at AFC Bournemouth, also commented. “It was great to see individuals from the older and younger generation come together for a walking football game. “The pace is very different to what the under-18s are probably used to, but it was great to have them come down and engage with the local community.”

AFC Bournemouth run weekly Walking Football coaching sessions in partnership with Care South. Walking Football is a version of the popular sport, with a few small rule changes. These sessions are offered to both men and women aged 50+ and encourage them to keep fit and healthy without playing an especially competitive or demanding sport. www.afcb.co.uk

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Bournemouth & Poole College joins nationwide campaign to support its local communities Bournemouth & Poole College has joined a national initiative to help its staff and students support and connect with local communities in Dorset. The Good for ME Good for FE campaign aims to generate £1m of social value via a sustainable programme of community action including volunteering, fundraising and charitable partnerships. Over 100 colleges have already joined the campaign which builds on the huge success of FE Foodbank Friday. This saw colleges around the country come together during the pandemic to raise over £47,000 and collect more than 20,000 items for local foodbanks. With demand for Foodbanks remaining high, this strand of activity will continue

as part of Good for Me Good for FE, to ensure that communities continue to be supported with basic food needs. In addition, staff and students who are keen to undertake voluntary and fundraising activities will be supported to do so. There is a strong link between volunteering and improved mental health* – a current key priority for colleges and their staff following such a challenging year. Principal of Bournemouth & Poole College, Diane Grannell, said: “We are delighted to be involved in this exciting and important initiative. Working in partnership with colleges

We also know that helping others supports mental health and wellbeing – so this is certainly something we are keen to encourage

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around the country means that we can have a really positive impact on both our own communities and those further afield. “Colleges play a vital role as Anchor Institutions, which goes way beyond just education. Generating social value is key to helping our communities to prosper, particularly as economies begin to recover post-pandemic. “We also know that helping others supports mental health and wellbeing – so this is certainly something we are keen to encourage via Good for Me Good for FE.” The campaign is being spearheaded by London South East Colleges, East Coast College and Loughborough College. A list of colleges involved can be found here: www.lsec.ac.uk/news/3151-good-forme-good-for-fe-sector-response www.thecollege.co.uk

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New Centres of Excellence unveiled at Weymouth College Two new Centres of Excellence offering the latest state-of-the-art training facilities for construction and engineering students in West Dorset have now been officially unveiled. The new Centres of Excellence for Construction and Engineering at Weymouth College have been made possible thanks to over £1.5 million of investment from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) via a Government Local Growth Fund allocation. These facilities will provide a much-needed boost for the local construction and engineering sectors. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dorset’s Engineering, Construction and Defence sector employed 29,000 people and contributed £1.9 billion (10%) to the economy. Skills shortage in the engineering and construction sectors has remained a particular challenge for recruitment and the latest Labour Market Insights released by Dorset LEP reveal a substantial increase in vacancies within these sectors. The two Centres of Excellence boast new cutting-edge training facilities and workspace, helping to enhance teaching capability and increasing the number of apprentices and students at Weymouth College. Cecilia Bufton, Dorset LEP Chair, said: “Investing in improving equipment and training facilities for key sector areas, such as engineering and construction, is an important part of our Dorset Skills Action Plan. It will more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

attract and retain the talent these sectors so desperately need and help local young people find suitable work in Dorset. “We are passionate about equipping our young people - Dorset’s future workforce – with the skills they need to succeed. These new Centres of Excellence provide experienced college staff with the facilities they need to work in partnership with local businesses, delivering higher quality engineering and construction training and offering more opportunities for local students and apprentices. This is great news for the college, Weymouth, Portland, and the wider Dorset economy.” The new ‘Centre of Excellence for Engineering’ features a digital media suite, allowing students to develop computer-aideddesign and modelling skills using the most up-todate equipment and software. The new ‘Centre of Excellence for Construction Skills’ provides extra capacity though fully re-modelled and upgraded accommodation to support up to 260 full-time and part-time construction students and up to 160 construction apprenticeships per year. Weymouth College will be able to meet new apprenticeship standards and increase

specialisms not currently delivered to meet the needs of Dorset’s construction industry. These include construction maintenance, plumbing with solar/thermal pathways and an increased emphasis on environmentally sustainable construction. Weymouth College Chief Executive, Nigel Evans, concludes: “We are extremely grateful to Dorset LEP for these levels of investment which have allowed us to further develop, augment and enhance our college estate. We are now able to deliver to the green sustainability agenda in motor vehicle, as well as deliver state of the art provision in digital media and advanced engineering. “In addition, we have been able to successfully complete a new build to house our construction curriculum, allowing us to provide improved and expanded provision in the full range of construction trades. “We very much look forward to welcoming the local Dorset community back to campus and to demonstrate how these developments will contribute to local social mobility and skills development in Dorset.” www.dorsetlep.co.uk 17

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The all new Audi Q4 e-tron is now available

Legal eagles win their wings A trio of talented young lawyers are flying high after becoming fully qualified with regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors. Rebecca Bennett, Georgina Emerson and Conor Maher started a new chapter in their careers after successfully completing their Training Contracts. Georgina qualified into the Family Law department, Rebecca into the Employment department and Conor into the Dispute Resolution, Criminal and Regulatory departments. As the ‘class of 2021’, they are the latest rising stars to qualify as solicitors at Ellis Jones, which has more than 160 staff and 18 Partners at offices in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs (Poole), Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne as well as London. Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, said: “Congratulations to Rebecca, Georgina and Conor. “Their success is richly deserved and is the result of many years of hard work and dedication at university, in post-graduate legal studies, as Paralegals and finally through their Training Contracts. “Ellis Jones has a strong track record of developing new talent and promoting from within. Eight out of our 18 Partners have risen through the ranks after qualifying with the firm, which I regard as a real achievement.” Nigel added: “I look forward to seeing Rebecca, Georgina and Conor progress their careers and help the firm and its clients continue to prosper in the years ahead.” Rebecca completed a LLB (Hons) Law Degree at Bournemouth University (BU). She studied a LLM in Professional Legal Practice and a Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law, Guildford, while working as a Paralegal at Ellis Jones. Georgina joined Ellis Jones in 2016 as a legal placement student as part of her Law degree at BU. She thereafter worked as a Paralegal at the firm while completing her Law degree and subsequently her Masters in Law and LPC. Georgina is a member of the Resolution organisation for family lawyers and its network for those at the start of their careers, YRes. She is a member of Bournemouth & District Law Society’s Junior Lawyers Division and the Law Society. Conor graduated in Law with European Legal Study at the University of Exeter and Law with International Relations from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain. He worked as a Paralegal and completed his LPC in Devon before starting his Training Contract at Ellis Jones. Conor is a Member of the Bournemouth & District Law Society and Treasurer of its Junior Lawyers Division.

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For company car drivers the Q4 e-tron falls into the 1% Benefit-in-Kind band for the 2021/22 tax year. As such as 20% of taxpayers will pay from just £6.78 a month in BiK and a 40% taxpayer just £13.57

Powerful options. Initially, the Q4 e-tron comes with a choice of two batteries and two powertrain variants; the 35 e-tron, with a compact 52kWh battery producing 170PS and a range of up to 208 miles – or the 40 e-tron, with a large 77kWh battery delivering 204PS and a range of up to 316 miles. Both are rear-wheel drive – while later this year the even more powerful Q4 e-tron quattro, featuring the renowned Audi all-wheel-drive system, will also be available. Q4 Sportback e-tron battery and powertrain information will be available at a later date. Distinctive by design. The Q4 e-tron makes a statement – its strong and precise lines give it an assured and sophisticated presence. A powerful body with a high front, wide stance, and large wheels suggest the strength of an SUV. While the large, enclosed single-frame grille signifies it as an electric Audi. The Q4 Sportback e-tron model adds a dash of coupé to the SUV; its sloping roofline creates a silhouette that arcs rearwards and ends with a horizontal spoiler at the lower level of the rear window’s edge. As a final flourish, a dramatic light strip – part of the optional Matrix beam package – illuminates the entire rear width of the cars. Fast charging. When it’s time to recharge, the 35 e-tron has a 100kW DC charging capability and the 40 e-tron has 125kW. This enables both to recharge from 5 to 80% in 38 minutes when using a rapid charge public station – easily topping you up during a coffee break. Back home, a domestic charging wall box with a capacity of 7kW AC will comfortably allow you to replenish the battery overnight. Technologically advanced. The Audi Q4 e-tron models are packed with the latest Audi innovations: a first for Audi a new optional head-up display uses augmented reality to project driver information seemingly onto the road. Another first is the optional SONOS premium sound system, while standard equipment includes Audi Virtual cockpit; MMI Navigation plus with a 10.1” touch screen, and a double-spoke design steering wheel with the touch-sensitive operation Contact Poole Audi on 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk

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on AA Business Breakdown Cover Cover is from just £48.13 per vehicle, no matter how small your fleet! The AA’s business breakdown cover will make sure your drivers get back on the road quickly – and with minimum disruption – if the worst happens. All you need to do is choose the right level of cover. Which vehicles can be covered? Whether you just have a single vehicle or run a whole fleet, the AA can cover your cars, vans, trucks and more – as long as they’re 3.5 tonnes or under. What does cover include? There are a number of cover choices for your company’s vehicles: Roadside, Home Start, National Recovery, Relay Plus, Accident Management, European. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer prices are only available while your Chamber membership is current. We reserve the right to review pricing at any time. Full terms and conditions available on request by calling 0800 55 11 88.

Free energy monitor when you go green with U4L U4L is a Bournemouth-based energy consultancy which has been supporting businesses with gas & electricity procurement, energy management and efficiency solutions since 2016. Any Dorset Chamber member who switches to renewable energy with U4L gets a free energy monitoring system for their business. The system easily clips on to your electricity supply with no downtime. It will show you how much energy you’re using throughout the day, helping you identify peak usage times and opportunities for savings. Reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint. Contact U4L today for a free, no-obligation quote on your gas and electricity. Contact info@u4luk.com | 01202 800200 | www.u4luk.com

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Simply the best! Dorset Chamber has the best news – we are hosting our first Simply LIVE in-person business breakfast event for all members - including Digital members - at AFC Bournemouth on Thursday 28th October 7.45-9.30am, and it gets better - breakfast is on us! Our Chief Executive, Ian Girling said: “There’s no doubt that quickly pivoting to the online Zoom fortnightly networking meetings was the right thing to do through the lockdowns. The feedback we have received and the number of people attending each session has been phenomenal. And while people still enjoy the flexibility and accessibility of the Simply @9 online networking – which we now run monthly – we have asked members what they would like to see and the message is clear: a hybrid approach with a healthy mix of in-person and online events. Ian continues: “Having run two sell out in-person Business Leader events in July and September, it’s now time for the wider membership to enjoy seeing each other ‘for real’ and we are really are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone.” Our in-person events are carefully planned to be COVID safe, right down to the Temperature Cam on 20

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arrival which digitally reads attendees temperature using facial technology. Two attendees from member companies can join us for the buffet breakfast of hot drinks, bacon, egg rolls and a vegetarian choice - as this is not a sit-down breakfast, members will be able to network around the room. Booking is online at: www.dorsetchamber. co.uk/event/simply-networking-live/ Ian adds: “We would like to thank everyone who has sponsored, supported and attended all our events throughout the pandemic. We hear time and time again how important they have been for our members on so many levels both personal and professional. It has been inspirational seeing the business community coming together to support each other in such a positive way. We are especially looking forward to meeting in person those members who we, and other members have only ever seen online.” /company/dorset-chamber/

If you are not yet a member but would like to attend this event, Digital Membership which normally only comes with online networking is just £120 +vat per annum and includes a whole host of member benefits. Other membership packages with greater benefits are also available to suit your business needs. More information about membership can be found at the back of this magazine, on our web site www.dorsetchamber. co.uk/membership/join-us and by speaking with our dedicated Membership Executive, Julie Cullen – email Julie.cullen@dorsetchamber.co.uk Up-coming networking, business support, wellbeing and learning events for members are listed on our web site here: www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events Finally, take a look at the Member Directory at the back of the magazine and see how many other great businesses in Dorset are taking advantage of their member benefits! /dorsetchamber

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Greendale Construction announce the appointment of Chris Cave to the Board of Directors Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited has announced the promotion of Chris Cave, MCIOB, to the Board of Directors, in the role of Commercial Director. Chris, 31, first joined Greendale on work experience from Poole High School in 2006, returning to gain more construction experience in 2007, before formally joining the firm in 2008 as a trainee Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor. Under the mentorship of senior CM/QS, John Kirk, Chris gained experience on a variety of projects including the restoration of Durlston Castle, before taking on his own contracts as CM/ QS for Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Avon Trading Estate, and Winton Primary School, amongst others. Having achieved a 2.1 in his Degree in Construction Management in 2013, Chris became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) in 2014. Chris forged ahead with his career at Greendale by taking on a more senior role

as Lead Surveyor / Contracts Manager for a number of high profile projects including Highcliffe Castle phase 7, the Museum of East Dorset (formally the Priest’s House Museum), the Royal household at Windsor Castle, and, possibly the most challenging live project he has been involved with so far, Canford School library. Rob Hooker, Greendale Construction cofounder, commented: “The Board is delighted to welcome Chris as Commercial Director, where he will be working closely with myself and Contracts Director, Andy Musselwhite, on the contracts and construction side of our business; delivering projects on time, to the highest quality, and providing best value to our wide range of clients. He will also head up the R&D tax work, along with considerable involvement on the IT side of business.

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Having benefited from mentorship himself, Chris has in turn been a great mentor to trainee QS/CM, Will Jepson. Chris understands and promotes the Greendale way of delivering projects and will bring further commercial and professional acumen to the board, along with having youth on his side!” Chris Cave, Commercial Director, commented: “Having started my construction career with Greendale at just 18, I am very proud to have been appointed Commercial Director of a company known and respected for its high quality projects across a broad spectrum of sectors. Having successfully negotiated the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, Greendale continues to thrive. With the opening of the Winchester office and further expansion up the M3 corridor, Greendale is a firm continually forging ahead, and that is down to strong leadership, and a talented and supportive team of exceptional employees whom I am very much looking forward to continuing to work alongside in my new role.”

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Attracting and retaining talent in the post-Brexit market After a challenging 18 months it is great to see the business world waking up again, and companies are in the mood for recruiting. In the post-lockdown world, it is quite likely that when hiring you will find that things have changed within the candidate market; attracting and retaining talent has become a very hot topic. The question for employers is now not only, ‘how do I attract passive and active jobseekers,’ but also ‘how do I retain my best talent?’ The answer, offer greater flexibility and advertise what sets you apart as an employer; employee benefits have become more important than ever for the attraction and retention of staff in this current market, and real human benefits are key. If you are unsure what sets you apart, carry out a survey and ask your long-standing team members what they love about working for you and ask them to identify what it is that has kept them loyal to you? Gone are the days when free tea and coffee, football or ping pong tables would be enough! If you can offer hybrid/ flexi working patterns, then shout about it! Salaries are also important, but in the post-Covid world your employees are looking to strike a better balance and flexibility with hours and location of work. Set the tone in your recruitment process, offer flexibility on interview times and dates, utilise technologies available to ease pressures on candidates making time for interviews around work and other commitments. Always let existing and prospective staff know the things that set you apart from the competition! If you need any help identifying these, get in touch with Mploy, as it might be time for a review of your benefits offering.

Female estate agent awarded £184,961.32 in compensation following indirect sex discrimination claim What’s happening? A female employee has been awarded £184,961.32 in compensation after successfully claiming indirect sex discrimination against her employer following a flexible working request. The claimant was employed as a sales manager at a small independent estate agent. On her return to work following maternity leave, she made a flexible working request to reduce her hours to 4 days per week, leaving an hour early each day to pick up her child from nursery. The flexible working request was rejected and the employee resigned. The Tribunal decided that the requirement to work 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday placed the employee at a disadvantage due to her childcare requirements. It was decided that the employer’s reason for refusing the request did not convincingly outweigh the discriminatory impact on the employee. The employer had failed to show that the refusal was proportionate to the real need of the business to maintain successful relations with customers. Why is this important? It is a reminder that a requirement to work full time leaves employers open to indirect sex discrimination complaints. This is because (statistically) mothers are more likely to take

primary care responsibility than fathers and are therefore less able to work full time hours. Also supported in a recent decision. It is a reminder to employers that they need to approach the requirement to work full time in a sympathetic manner, balancing the needs of the employee as well as those of the business. What should you do? Put in place and follow a clear and comprehensive flexible working process when responding to flexible working requests. Consider whether any requirements to work particular hours may place female employees with childcare responsibilities at a particular disadvantage. Ensure that any reason for refusing a flexible working request fits within one of the prescribed statutory reasons and is objectively justifiable. We suggest you seek legal advice before responding to a flexible working request or implementing new working hours and/or arrangements. If you need more information please contact us on 0800 2800 421 or email Employment.Alert@trethowans. com to find out how we can help. www.trethowans.com

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Bridge Health & Wellbeing welcomes new physiotherapist to meet rising demand Highly experienced physiotherapist Steve Hard has joined the growing clinical team at Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch. With over 20 years of experience in professional football at both AFC Bournemouth and Millwall FC, Steve has a keen interest in Sports Medicine. www.bridgehw.com

Newly Qualified Solicitors Strengthen Coles Miller’s Commercial Team Patrick Herklots specialises in commercial law, disputes and litigation. Last year he beat lawyers from all over the country to win the Law Society Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) Essay Competition for his analysis of the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments. Kate Samuel specialises in commercial property. She gained a First Class Honours Degree in Law at the Open University. She completed her LPC and Masters legal qualifications through the University of Law at Guildford, graduating with Distinction.

Enhanced appoints new Head of Client Acquisition

New Trainee Solicitor joins Frettens Solicitors Frettens are thrilled to welcome Trainee Solicitor Tara Jones to the firm. Tara has started her first training seat in Company & Commercial and will continue to work with multiple teams across the firm.

Enhanced are delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Onslow-Bartlett to lead their marketing team, build new referral partnerships and develop the new business client acquisition programme. Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience in sales and new business roles across a spectrum of global industries and will utilise these skills to support business growth across the company. www.enhanced.co.uk

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Welcome to Organix Charlotte! “It’s been great to support the already strong eCommerce growth for Organix and the wider Hero business within all our categories. I’m excited to see what 2022 holds for us, especially in the marketplace and rapid delivery space.”

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Steele Raymond LLP welcomes new dispute resolution solicitor and mediator

Felicity Irwin joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron Felicity has an outstanding reputation and breadth of experience in both business and fundraising. She is a Deputy Lieutenant, supporting HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell, and is a former Chairman of Care South. She is also a highly esteemed fundraiser, with a hugely impressive history, having raised millions of pounds for a wide range of charitable causes over the years. www.lewis-manning.org.uk

Ferndown-based Zoom Global Integrator of the year 2020 MVS Audio Visual is growing the team to support ambitious growth plans. Simon Tipping joins as Marketing Manager and says, “I’m excited to spread the word about this industry-leading, Dorset-based success story.”

Robert Salame joins Steele Raymond as an Associate bringing a wealth of experience in commercial, employment and general dispute matters. As an ADR accredited civil and commercial mediator, Robert offers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to businesses, business owners and individuals, holding the firm belief that mediation can be a cost-effective and people-focused route to dispute resolution.

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New Marketing Director at Tower Supplies Gary Trudgett has been appointed to the role of Marketing Director. Tasked with driving the brand strategy and marketing campaigns for all Tower brands and propositions. Delivering the Tower mission to “make the workplace a better place www.towersupplies.com

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Affiliated Town Chambers Dorchester Chamber for Business

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

Bridport Chamber of Trade and Commerce - Bridport Business

www.bridportbusiness.org.uk A Voice and a Champion for businesses in Bridport. Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and supply the goods and services the town and surrounding area need to remain economically vibrant. Our vision is that the Chamber will represent and work with the business community and others to promote the town and increase prosperity for our members. Membership provides access to networking events, email updates, free online promotion and the chance to raise the profile of your business.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

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

Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

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

SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce

www.facebook.com/SturBiz The Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce was set up in 2018 and named SturBiz for simplicity. Its Mission is to promote and enhance Sturminster Newton and surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

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

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The Chamber has been supporting firms in Weymouth and Portland for 100 years. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges. #GetBusinessDone

Why Businesses Should Consider Social Media Training Are you posting on social media but getting little to no engagement? Perhaps you’re worried your social ads aren’t performing as expected or maybe you don’t even know where to start? A couple of years ago, having a social media presence was often at the bottom of priorities for businesses, but fast forward to 2021, it’s become absolutely vital and can sometimes be the reason why your competitor can gain an edge on you. Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses – not just for marketing and promotion, but also for reaching potential customers and raising awareness of your brand. More and more businesses are looking to improve their presence on social but they’re not entirely sure how, or it can be a bit overwhelming. Most of us use some kind of social media in our personal lives, so you’ve already got a basic knowledge of what you engage with as a consumer. Social media training can help you to identify what you already know and sharpen your skills on the things you’re not so confident on. Training can put you ahead of your competitors too – helping you to think about things like a social media strategy and a posting schedule. These will allow you to communicate directly to your ideal customer and build an engaged social media following – something your competitors might not have! No matter where your current understanding is, you’ll come away from South Coast social media training with clear action steps to enhance and improve your online presence.

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with Frettens Solicitors Creative but risqué entrepreneurs made the news in early September after a freedom of information request by the BBC revealed some funny, dirty and downright illegal names that people have thought up for their businesses. It was reported that the names which had been rejected by Companies House, the official registrar of companies, in the past two years included ‘The Great Big Corrupt Company’, ‘Go Fudge Yaself Ltd’ and ‘Fit as Fork Ltd’! When setting up a company, the job of creating a name can be difficult, finding something unique and relevant can take a lot of time and effort, so it is little wonder that entrepreneurs were willing to risk committing an offence in order to find something memorable. The rules on naming a business are contained in sections 53-55 and 1197-8 of the Companies Act and are reproduced in the full guidance issued by Companies House, generally the restrictions cover: •

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Offensive names.

Registering a name at Companies House as part of incorporation to a limited company is only the first step and does not give you exclusive rights over it. Trademark registration is the step that takes the name from a great idea to becoming intellectual property. It is the trademark that provides the exclusive right to use the name within the sector. Therefore, taking legal advice early is critical to ensuring that the company name and brand can be safely used and protected. At Frettens, we can assist you in checking that a name is available and can undertake the trademark registration process on your behalf. Phone: 01202 499255 Email: ssillar@frettens.co.uk www.frettens.co.uk

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Line-up announced for the BCP Business Festival The stage is set for a ten-day programme of free business events The exciting programme for November’s ten-day BCP Business Festival has been announced by the event organisers, Evolve. Running from Wednesday 17 to Friday 26 November, the BCP Business Festival will include free events taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, designed to help business leaders build themselves and their businesses back up again, following the Coronavirus pandemic. Kicking-off the festival will be an Entrepreneur and Business Leaders’ Evening taking place on Wednesday 17 November at the Bournemouth Pavilion. Bringing together business leaders from around the region, the evening will be an opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, ask questions of a panel of local business leaders, followed by a networking drinks reception. The following days will see an actionpacked calendar of events, workshops, panel discussions and Q&A sessions, including Inspiring the Next Generation with Bournemouth University, Going Green, virtual yoga and meditation sessions and The Future for BCP. Closing the programme on Friday 26 November at the Vitality Stadium, will be the festival finale, The BCP Symposium. Entrepreneurs and business leaders from a range of sectors across the conurbation will be invited to join the Symposium, offering a platform for representatives from the sectors to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities for the future of their sector and the wider region. Funded by BCP Council’s Bounce Back Fund, the Business Festival is being organised by the Poole-based community for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Evolve, in partnership with business and tax advisors, Inspire. Warren Munson, Founder of Evolve, said: “After a tough 18 months for many businesses, /company/dorset-chamber/

we’re delighted to be bringing such a high calibre programme of free events to local business leaders, as part of the BCP Business Festival. “The exciting line-up of events, workshops, panel discussions and inspirational speakers will give business leaders the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn something new and be ready to take advantage of opportunities as we emerge from the pandemic. “Working with high profile partner organisations, we will be hosting the events at an array of local venues, showcasing hidden gems and offering businesses of all sizes and sectors to get involved.” The BCP Business Festival is a follow-on from the 2019 Evolve Business Festival, which hosted eight events at different venues across Poole and Bournemouth. Over 130 local companies attended, and events ranged from intimate ‘round table’ meetings to a large charity dinner with Eddie Howe as guest speaker. For more information on the BCP Business Festival and to register, visit www. evolvemembers.com/register-yourinterest-evolve-bcp-business-festival/

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FOCUS ON Topsie’s Yeovil is the education latest nursery to join the Tops Day Nurseries family with Weymouth College

This new addition brings the total number of nurseries owned by Tops Day Nurseries to over 30, providing Early Education and Care to over 5,000 children and employing over 500 colleagues, strengthening its position as one of the largest nursery groups in the South. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the owners, of the 40 place preschool, required a quick sale. The preschool is currently called St Mary’s PreSchool but will be renamed to Topsies Yeovil, becoming an extension to the existing Tops Day Nurseries Yeovil on St Michael’s Avenue, Yeovil. Topsies Yeovil is a community pre-school that was committee run, in a hall within a community hub, also housing a church and various other community facilities. Furthermore, Tops aim to be a part of, and contribute, to each nurseries’ local community so the community aspect surrounding the pre-school will remain strong. Parents will also benefit from flexible bookings, like the rest of the Tops Day Nurseries across the South, where they can book to the nearest 15 minutes. Other benefits include; Sustainable outdoor and indoor environments, no added sugar menus and a range of extra-curricular activities. Katie Parrish, the current manager of Tops Yeovil, whom recently received a Good from Ofsted, will be managing Topsies Yeovil whilst Tops Day Nurseries recruit for permanent

staff. The staff joining Topsies Yeovil will benefit from: flexible hours, our colleague support fund, up to 60% discount off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, companywide profit bonus scheme and much more… Katie Parish, Manager of Tops Day Nurseries Yeovil and interim manager of Topsies Yeovil said; “I’m really excited to be welcoming Topsies Yeovil to our little Tops Yeovil family and I’m really looking forward to getting to know all the parents, children and new staff”. Topsies Yeovil joined the Tops Day Nurseries family of day nurseries in September 2021 and consists of a stimulating room and a great garden space where children can experience plenty of child-initiated free play as well as carefully planned adult-led experiences. Tops Day Nurseries have recently been awarded a prestigious B-Corp Accreditation and the Eco-School’s Green Flag status and were the first chain of nurseries in the UK to achieve both. www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Weymouth College Kickstart Gateway is pleased to announce that through the Government’s £2bn Kickstart Scheme – and working alongside the DWP and our local employers – we have secured placements for over 40 young people in roles which are enhancing their employability skills and provided them with valuable work experience. Recent figures published by the Office for Budget Opportunity, have estimated that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme alone will have cost in excess of £65 billion since its introduction in March 2020. With the Job Retention Scheme and the Kickstart Scheme both coming to an end over the coming months, it is difficult for anyone to predict the affect this will have on the future employment market. However, education and training options will help employers to offer support to their employees as these schemes draw to a close. Over the last 18 months we have seen a huge change in employment, recruitment and retention models with a lot of local employers utilising online training courses to upskill or retrain employees. Our Dorset Training Academy has a range of commercial courses, which can help your business to develop additional skills and aid new ways of working. This training will help businesses to stay ahead of the competition, recognise and address operational and skills gaps, offer in-work progression opportunities, whilst developing the knowledge and skills that contribute to increased job satisfaction. Working in partnership, we can help to support you as you move your business forward post COVID. We can help you find ways to identify training needs and progression opportunities for both current, returning and new employees. We offer regular sector-specific Employer Advisory Groups which help facilitate the partnership between education and business - ensuring the skills, training and local workforce demands are collaboratively identified and supported in order to aid our local economy going forward. Talk to us if you would like to find out more about Employer Services at Weymouth College. 01305 208709 www.weymouth.ac.uk/employerservices

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Dorset Chamber welcomes our New Members #GetBusinessDone

Foresolutions Limited AIMS Accountants 64 Merriefield Avenue, Broadstone, BH18 8DB 01202 603905 www.aims.co.uk/accountants/tim-daunt Local business focused chartered accountant with the support of an established national organisation (AIMS Accountants). With fixed fees and direct communication and advice, you’ll always know where you stand. I look after the numbers leaving you to run your business.

Endeavour Property Group Ltd 61 Spur Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9PJ 07703611191 www.endeavour-properties.co.uk We are local Property sourcer’s that specialise with off-market property where we look to give impressive returns for investors.

Russell Philips Limited

Greenfields Financial Management Ltd Greenfields Farm, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BU 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz Greenfields Financial Management Ltd was established in 2001 by Director and Chartered Financial Adviser Ian Maitland who has been loyally serving clients for 34 years. The firm was founded with a mission to provide honest, independent & personalised expert financial advice.

Unit 5c, GP Centre, Yeoman Road, Crosshouse Road, Ringwood, BH24 3FF 023 80249860 www.foresolutions.co.uk Foresolutions helps business operations professionals who want better results from investment in the communications and tracking technology they use to improve business performance. We do this by focusing on delivering a great experience not just products and services.

Rewrite Your Story Prospect House Business Centre Office F5, 41 Peverell Avenue East, Dorchester DT1 3WE 0845 004 5777 www.rewriteyourstory.org.uk Rewrite Your Story is a charitable organisation founded in 2017, supporting the mental health of children and young people, adults, families, professionals, carers and everyone else in between! Our holistic systemic approach across all sectors has a special focus on raising awareness and early intervention.

Mey House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3QY 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com Ever suffered a business interruption but didn’t have a plan to deal with it? If so, we can help! We have over 30 years of experience in Crisis Management Planning and Training and offer expert consultancy in Business Continuity Management.

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Stir Events Ltd

The Curious Companions

120 Bearcross Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9NZ 07869 149976 www.stir-events.com Event Marketing and Management. Festivals to dinner & dances. Trading and business promotion opportunities! Sponsorship opportunities.

Hartmead, Hartfoot Lane, Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2 7PF 01305 542066 www.thecuriouscompanions.co.uk We provide director-level support for those who also dare to dream that there is a better way of doing business.

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Prospect House Business Centre, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3WE 08455 274809 www.therapypartners.co.uk Therapy Partners are a fully trained and accredited team of multi-agency professionals offering counselling, training and wellbeing support for Individuals, Couples, Families, Schools and Organisations. Our team consists of Doctors, Psychologists, Counsellors and Therapists. We offer a confidential, private mental health service with quick referral times and effective treatment.

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I have an upcoming lease event, what do I need to do? If you have an upcoming commercial lease event – whether a break option, lease expiry or rent review what you do next will depend very much on your business’ future needs. At Vail Williams, our team of experienced Chartered Surveyors can support you with all these aspects, discussing the options available to you based on a combination of your needs and our in-depth knowledge of the Dorset property market. One of the first things to do is review your existing lease to help you to decide what options might be best for you – negotiating a new lease with your existing landlord or moving to or acquiring new premises. If you decide to renew the lease on your existing premises, or if you have an upcoming rent review, our lease advisory experts can negotiate better terms or incentives with your landlord, on your behalf. Should a relocation or expansion be better for you, our agency team will search for the right premises to meet your future needs – a process which we see through from initial search and viewings to negotiation of lease terms, right through to occupation. As part of this process, it is important to take into account business rates liability – what might you pay if you move, how does this compare, and are there any reliefs you can seek? We will help you to navigate this complicated property tax and seek any relevant reductions or reliefs that might apply. Finally, if you decide to vacate your property, our building surveyors will ensure your interests are protected in the event of any dilapidations claims from your landlord. Should you have an upcoming commercial lease event and you would like full-service property advice founded on expert insight into the Dorset property market, get in touch for an informal chat. Bryony Solan Associate, Vail Williams. T: 01202 558 262 | E: bsolan@vailwilliams.com W: www.vailwilliams.com

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Wellbeing matters; for your employees and your customers! Regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, the last 18 months have presented significant challenges for everyone. Navigating a continually uncertain personal, and professional landscape has increased stress & anxiety and taken its toll on our wellbeing. About 30% of our lives is spent at work so it’s no surprise that the workplace has significant influence on our overall wellbeing which in turn impacts customers expereinces, loyalty and referrals. According to research conducted by Workplace Intelligence in partnership with Oracle*, 70% of the workforce said last year was the most stressful year of their working lives. The learnings, from surveying more than 12,000 people in the workforce across 11 countries, reveal that mental health needs to be a top priority for employers. In fact, 76% of respondents believe their company should do more to help. The breadth of factors influencing wellbeing demand that employers take a differentiated approach to supporting their workforce. The impact of and issues caused by poor wellbeing do not discriminate and nobody (or business) is exempt. Research by Champion Health* from 2,099 employees found that 90% said that the corona virus has had at least some impact on their mental health. /company/dorset-chamber/

The company reported that 69% experienced moderate to high levels of stress between January and December last year. Worryingly, data from the Office National Statistics suggests that these figures are likely to increase this year, with the survey revealing that 42% of adults reported high levels of anxiety in January alone. It’s encouraging to see that employee wellbeing continues to appear on the corporate agenda. According to the CIPD Health & Wellbeing at Work Report*, the percentage of organisations that have a formal wellbeing strategy has risen from 44% to 50% this year. Whilst it’s great to see an improvement there is clearly still some way to go. Something else to consider… Making an organisational commitment to address employee wellbeing is not just ‘the right’ thing to do. Taking a comprehensive approach to each of the 4 key areas of wellbeing will benefit your bottom line. www.insight6.com/dorset

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Bournemouth Airport celebrates 80th birthday Bournemouth Airport celebrated its 80th Birthday having started life as an RAF base in August 1941 RAF Hurn as it was then known, because of its proximity to Hurn village, was vital to the defence of southern England during the Second World War. It was used by both the RAF and United States Army Air forces until 1944 when it was transferred to civilian control and served as London’s transatlantic airport until Heathrow opened in 1948. Back then Pan Am operated a New York to Hurn flight five days a week, with a journey time of almost 18 hours because of various fuelling stops along the way. Fast-forward to today and Bournemouth Airport will serve in excess of 30 domestic and international destinations in 2020/21 with 36

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more being added all the time as it rebuilds its route network following the impacts of travel restrictions caused by the pandemic. Steve Gill, Managing Director of Bournemouth Airport, said: “It’s great to be marking our 80th birthday and who would have guessed that a wartime airfield all those years ago would grow into the modern, international airport we see today. “Before the pandemic we saw year-on-year passenger growth of 20% with an ambition to hit two million passengers within five years. I believe that could still be achievable as the market returns but right now we’re focused on the summer and upcoming winter season. /company/dorset-chamber/

“I do think the industry will bounce back relatively quickly and we’re seeing new routes being added all the time, with flights to Budapest in Hungary and Wroclaw in Poland from October and November with Ryanair. “Inbound visitors have been particularly strong from other parts of the UK including Edinburgh and Belfast, and that’s a reflection of the staycation market this year and the work we have been doing with BCP Council to promote inbound tourism and support the local visitor economy as restrictions have eased.” www.bournemouthairport.com

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The importance of PPE is recognised around the world, and this was highlighted more than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic as countries battles with the surge in demand and the shortage of supply. Unfortunately, when something is in huge demand there is a surge of non-compliant, substandard, and even counterfeit products and that has certainly been true of PPE. It is imperative that buyers and users know what to look for when it comes to their selection – as if it has not been conformity assessed and certified then it will not offer the protection required. It is true that PPE is a worker’s last line of defence. When all other attempts to control the hazard and mitigate the risks have been insufficient then it is the PPE that can protect the worker – so ultimately, the PPE needs to be effective – and if products are counterfeit then they won’t do their required job. It also needs to be readily available to employees and workers need to be trained in its use. Anyone can sell safety but you shouldn’t buy safety from anyone. Tower are a British Safety Industry Federation registered safety supplier who feel that supplying the PPE is just part of its role in the supply chain. For an experienced supplier of PPE with experts on hand to support buyers, technical knowledge to assure your H&S team, and a range and system to issue PPE to satisfy wearers, then look no further than Tower Supplies. Mark Dowling, Divisional Managing Director www.towersupplies.com

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Juice Broadband upgrades network to provide Ultrafast connections Juice Broadband have upgraded their Networks to provide Ultrafast Broadband to more homes and businesses than ever across Bournemouth, Christchurch an Poole. Ricki Hill, Unified Communications Manager at Juice Broadband described the latest innovations in local broadband services; “Recent upgrades to our network now means we can offer many more homes and businesses Ultrafast Internet connections. For years now we have become accustomed to typical speeds of up to 80/20 Fibre to the Cabinet broadband. The new infrastructure now means we can offer Ultrafast, meaning download and upload speeds from 100Mbps up to 1Gbps both wirelessly and through fibre optic cable. Realistically the average home and business will never actually use these maximum values

however this next level connectivity will allow faster and more bandwidth hungry applications to run smoother without impacting network speeds as well as future proof your home or business.”

For more information and to find out what speeds you able to receive, please get in touch on 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com

Woodmace achieves suite of ISO accreditations Woodmace Ltd, the Poole based civil engineering, groundworks, and reinforced concrete frame specialists, are proud to have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. These guarantee consistency in our dayto-day operations, whilst ensuring that our services meet our customer requirements and that our business processes are repeatable, documented, and standardised. “These prestigious accreditations demonstrate that Woodmace is continuously improving and developing. This is in-line with our business growth plans by ensuring Woodmace can expand whilst maintaining consistently high levels of customer service, health and safety, quality, environmental performance both in terms of products and service.” Joshua Eiles-Clark, Managing Director ISO 9001 is the benchmark for quality management and a critical tool for our business by setting out the necessary steps to adopting a quality management system. It is designed to help organisations ensure they meet the needs and expectations of both customers and other interested parties, based on internationally recognised quality management principles set out by the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). ISO 14001 demonstrates we have a documented Environmental Management System (EMS) in place, that business activities

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reduce the impact on the environment and that we are a responsible future focused organisation. ISO 45001 certification demonstrates best-practice in ‘Occupational Health & Safety Management System’, reducing the likelihood of on-site accidents, providing compliance, as well as improving our organisation’s overall performance. The assessment was conducted by the leading certification body, QMS. “This is a real achievement for the business and ensures consistency in our process and day to day operations. It also assists by providing a process to ensure works are undertaken in a safe environment. The certification formalises the hard work and diligence of all our people in the business and helps continue the culture of quality, environmental consideration; safety and responsibility we aim for”, said Erika Markham, Business Development & Marketing Manager, Woodmace. www.woodmace.co.uk

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Charity offers ‘Futures Unlimited’ to young people with learning disabilities Christchurch-based charity Autism Wessex has launched a new provision in collaboration with BCP Council, to benefit young adults with learning disabilities who are on the verge of moving into adulthood. Autism Wessex’s Futures Unlimited programme seeks to engage and empower young people aged 19-25 to realise their potential and to become active contributors in their local communities, by offering bespoke learning opportunities, work placements, employability skills and supported housing practice. Autism Wessex is the leading regional charity providing specialist education, care and support to children and adults affected by autism and associated learning disabilities. Autism Wessex CEO Siún Cranny said “We have created Futures Unlimited as a Dorset-based provision which prepares young people effectively for adulthood by working with them to take control of their lives and achieve their aspirations. “The programme works with young people and their families to successfully identify what they want to do in the future. It supports students to manage their finances, make decisions about how they want to live, work, engage and have fun in their social lives.

“Students will have the opportunity to complete vocational skills qualifications as part of their personalised programme and try living independently with support and to experience what it is like to live in a community setting. “The end goal for each young person is to graduate from the learning programme with work (paid or non-paid), be ready and informed about opportunities to live independently and have positive active engagement in their communities. In essence, we will work with students to stay local, learn local and live local.” Futures Unlimited can be a one or twoyear programme, depending on previous experience and level of existing skills and takes place over three days a week, with the potential for four or five days a week. People aged 19-25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan, who want more independence, training, local work or community activity should email: Futures.Unlimited@autismwessex.org.uk www.autismwessex.org.uk/ pages/375-futures-unlimited

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How to avoid an employment tribunal? When you are an employer and you are in a dispute with an employee (or former employee), the employee may state that they intend to take you to an employment tribunal to seek compensation. Employment tribunals can be costly (even if you win, as defending yourself takes time and money), emotionally draining, and as the results are published online then they can also be bad from a reputational perspective. Internal procedures (such as appeals and grievance) provide a great opportunity to resolve matters before then. But when this doesn’t work, what are some of the other options? Here are 3 potential routes to resolution: Mediation Mediation is a confidential process which offers a flexible option to work through difficulties. Usually, mediation is most suitable when an employee is still employed, and can often be used as an alternative to, or following, a formal grievance process. Early Conciliation Early conciliation is a negotiation process within which both sides will try to seek an agreement, supported by an ACAS Conciliator. If successful, the employee/ former employee will agree to waive their right to bring a claim, in exchange for something from the employee. Settlement Agreement A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement that can be formed between an employer and an employee or former employee. Within the agreement, the employee will waive their right to pursue a claim in exchange for a financial sum. ViewHR can provide you with support to identify which, if any, of these options may be most appropriate in a particular situation and guide you through the processes and negotiations. We are also able to offer mediation and can draft and review documents as appropriate for early conciliation and settlement. Please get in touch with a member of the ViewHR team today for an initial discussion. Gemma Murphy, Director of View HR Limited. hr@viewhr.co.uk 01425 205390 | www.viewhr.co.uk

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Good Business Charter Good business, is good for business Recruiting reliable employees with the right skills has become more competitive than ever. While Brexit, COVID-19 and a wellreported skills shortage are most certainly creating a perfect storm, there is also something to be said about how potential employees view your business behaviour.

Increasingly, people want to work for organisations that are ethical and responsible. Despite a plethora of accreditations available in each sector, confusion still reigns about who is doing business responsibly. In a report by Regenerate (2020), 55% of people said they could not tell the difference between brands and businesses

acting responsibility and those that aren’t. The Good Business Charter, developed in partnership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), has been created to cut through the noise and create a critical mass for responsible businesses.

Assessing core components of responsible business behaviour, the charter provides effective, third-party recognition for responsible businesses, based on:

Open to private, public and third sector organisations of all sizes and free for the first year (with nominal costs thereafter) the Good Business Charter is attracting organisations from sole traders right up to FTSE100 companies. The Good Business Charter celebrates and recognises those that pay a fair wage for a fair day’s work. It favours companies which pay their taxes not only in accordance with, but in the spirit of national legislation, reinvesting revenue into the country’s education, healthcare, transport and other areas. The scheme also endorses ethical sourcing and prompt payments to suppliers to stop smaller businesses being exploited. For more information visit the Good Business Charter website: www.goodbusinesscharter.com or sign up through an online self-certification process here: www.accreditation.goodbusinesscharter.com/login

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Health & Social Care Tax – What you need to know This comes into force in two stages, the first in April 2022 through an increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs), before this is replaced in April 2023 by a new Health and Social Care Tax (HSCT). From April 2022, NICs for working age employees, self-employed and employers will increase by 1.25% and be added to the existing NHS allocation to allow HMRC systems to be updated. From April 2023 NICs will return to their 2021-22 levels. The new Levy will apply to the same population and income as Class 1 (Employee, Employer) and Class 4 (Self-Employed, including partners) National Insurance, and to the main and higher rates. From April 2023 onwards the HSCT will apply including to those above State Pension age who are still in employment. The increase will not apply to Class 2 NICs (the flat rate paid by the Self-Employed) or Class 3 NICs (voluntary contributions for taxpayers to fill in gaps in their contribution records to qualify for benefits). In addition to the above there will be an increase in the rates of dividend tax by 1.25% from April 2022. On the flip side, from April 2023 no-one will pay more than £86,000 for the care they need for daily tasks such as washing, dressing and eating whether that is in a care home or provided to people in their own home. However it appears that accommodation costs of care for those in care homes such as food, energy bills and the physical building - would not count towards the cap. At the time of writing the government has not said how much people should be prepared to contribute for these daily living costs nor whether these may be capped. In addition, spending on care will count towards the cap only for people assessed by the local council as in need enough to be eligible. Only the frailest those unable to do daily tasks such as washing, dressing and eating – qualify and more than half of current requests are turned down - with the County Councils Network predicting this will not change significantly with the changes announced. For more information regarding NICs and the HSCT please contact Carla Hobby on 01202 715950. www.morrislane.co.uk

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Are you really a team?

I’ve yet to find a leadership team that doesn’t value teamwork. Great teamwork is like making two plus two add up to five. However, a group of people that work together is not automatically a team. When working with leadership teams to discover core values, teamwork inevitably surfaces as a core value, a differentiator of the business. I truly don’t believe I’ll ever walk into a company and hear “we celebrate individual success above all else and have the value of everyone fighting for themselves”. But what really is meant by teamwork? The concept is clear, but the definition is not. What truly makes for great teamwork is frequently misunderstood. I hear teams saying they are a great team because: • • • • • • •

We all work together We look for what needs to be done and do it We all jump in and help wherever We’re flexible and all do a bit of everything We determine who takes a task based on who has time We’re all accountable for everything Hard work and cooperation aren’t enough

Invariably the leaders I work with are smart, dedicated, and hard working – their heart is in the right place. But the approach of “we pile in and get stuff done as quickly as we can” is destroying efficient and effective teamwork. A lack of clarity in structure, accountability, processes, systems, resources and budgets means issues get managed not solved forever. Teamwork is not just being friendly and willing to do anything to plug a gap. Lack of crystal-clear structure means there is confusion, things get missed or dropped. Everyone is understanding – we’re all just human – and believe great teamwork is done when the situation is rescued. Lack of clarity in accountability means fixing things at the root and ensuring issues go away forever doesn’t happen. The team is destined to drop another ball and waste time recovering again. Communication becomes a challenge; lack of structure requires everyone to know everything to keep the right hand coordinated with the left. Multiple people end up working on the same matter as communication fails. /company/dorset-chamber/

It’s unclear who to talk to about any specific issue. Because there is no fixed person or process. How something is delivered this month is different to last month. Lessons are continually relearnt rather than the knowledge captured into core processes that save time, making things easier to manage. Heidi Roper from View HR observes “teams frequently believe working hard for each other is the same as working productively” and goes on to say that “it’s more complex to get out of the bad habits than you’d think”. The point is breaking the habit requires the team to intentionally shift gears, step out of the day-to-day busy work and work on being a better team. The good news is that its not hard and pays back quickly. Clarity in structure Great teams have clear structure, they hold each other to account. They challenge for the greater good and support each other to get better outcomes. Clear structure starts with an Accountability Chart, in black and white. This was popularised by Gino Wickman in his business bestselling book Traction. The Accountability Chart identifies the best way to arrange the major functions in the business. Then for every seat in the business the five key roles. These are the key accountabilities for the person sat in the seat. The surprising truth is that teams often think they already know who is accountable for what without it being written down. Yet ask them to write it down and everyone has a different version! And that’s the problem. Hard work and dedication are still needed in great teams. Add structure and clarity to accountability and the outcomes are so much better. With everyone clear on their five main roles, the key things for which they are accountable, they are enabled to focus on delivering, perfecting, and systemizing those activities in the business. Good people thrive in such teams, they finally get to fix the things, once and for all, that otherwise never get solved. That’s a great team that delivers great teamwork. www.tractionsix.co.uk

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The Rise of the Geri-lennial A recent survey of 2,000 men and women aged 24 to 39 revealed more than a third (36 per cent) are spending more time visiting homeware stores than socialising with others. Two thirds (66 per cent) get a sense of excitement when they buy new items for their property. But while it’s nice to have good decor, a third of respondents (34 per cent) said they get a bigger buzz from buying clever cleaning products than buying furniture. Almost half (49 per cent) of millennials – who are less Kate Moss and more Mrs Hinch – admitted they would rather spend their money on homewares and accessories for their home than go for a night out with friends. As a result, 50 per cent of respondents regard themselves as ‘geri-lennials’ - a young person who behaves much older than their age. A spokesman for online marketplace OnBuy. com, which commissioned the study, said: “While millennials have a reputation for living a party lifestyle and having a great time into the early hours of the morning, the reality appears to be somewhat different. “Given the opportunity, they’re likely to prefer a relaxing evening with a good book and a slice of home baked cake than a night on the tiles. “A lot of this is down to their desire to enjoy the home they live in and have spent time decorating and ensuring it’s spotlessly clean. “Our love of stylish homeware and a fondness for scrolling through other homes online is helping to ensure millennials enjoy the quieter life in the best possible setting.” The research revealed the average millennial typically spends £111 per month enjoying leisure activities outside of the house.

But when it comes to what they’d rather do for an evening, nightclubbing sits beneath cleaning the home, gardening, playing board games, reading, and going to bed early. And millennials are more likely to enjoy spending their cash on clothes, baking goods, home decor, home accessories and skincare than clubbing. While clubs have been shown the door, socialising is important – they’re just eight times more likely to want to do it in a restaurant than a raucous venue. To ensure their home is looking as sharp and fashionable as possible, they are spending £70 per month improving the interior. When it comes to inspiration for home renovations and improvements, forget celebs and property TV shows, it’s all about Pinterest and Instagram, followed by friends, going into physical stores and speaking to family. They’re also typically spending one-anda-half hours per week browsing homeware websites, according to the OnePoll research. And millennials are a nosy generation as well - with 42 per cent admitting they spend more time than they should browsing homes on property portals despite not looking to move. A spokesperson for OnBuy.com added: “It certainly seems that millennials’ best moves are more likely to be found on the shopfloor than the dancefloor as they do their best to enjoy the finer things in the comfort of their own home.” www.onbuy.com

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In uncertain times, ensure you’re in good financial health The Covid pandemic has reminded us all how unforeseen events can rock the lives and financial foundations of many families. One thing is clear, as we emerge from Lockdown, repaying the high costs of the pandemic is paramount in the mind of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. Tackle rising taxes: Taxes are predicted to increase significantly, some allowances to remain frozen, with others expected to disappear altogether to help begin repaying the government’s mounting debt accumulated in tackling the pandemic. Top tip: Look carefully at how to make the most of the current tax and pension saving options, as by not doing so, many of these tax allowances can so easily go unused and become lost to you forever. Combat low savings rates: With interest rates remaining at a record low, keeping large amounts in a bank or building society leaves your savings exposed to being severely eroded over time by inflation as well as taxation. Top tip: Explore the many other ways available to help make your money work hard, but be careful, don’t leave yourself open to undue risk. Protect family well-being: The past 16 months has served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and with it, the need to protect ourselves and those around us to ensure well-being and peace of mind. Top tip: Check to ensure you have the right levels of life/critical illness protection in place and taking the appropriate measures to preserve your hard-earned assets from the financially devasting impact Inheritance Tax can sometimes have on the legacy you wish to leave to your family. If any of these 3 points resonate with you, it’s worth taking action today. To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or inheritance tax planning, contact Peter Harding Wealth Management on 01202 830730 or email peterhardingwm@sjpp.co.uk. Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd. www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

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Eight trainee solicitors qualify at Lester Aldridge Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge is delighted to announce that eight trainee solicitors have qualified after completing their training contract with the firm. Its training contracts consists of four six-month seats in a variety of contentious and non-contentious teams working with high-profile commercial clients and private individuals. The newly qualified solicitors are Alex,

Brodie, Jonathan, Stacy, Emily, Christopher, Emma, Nathan. They join Amy who qualified in May, bringing the total number of solicitors who have qualified in 2021 to nine. All nine are staying on and will be joining various teams across the firm. Managing Partner Matthew Barrow, who also completed his training contract with the firm, said: “I would like to congratulate all of our

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newly qualified solicitors and welcome them into their permanent roles at Lester Aldridge. We are proud of our trainee retention rates which are testament to the commitment we have in our training programme.”

For more information about training contracts, with the application period for training contracts starting in 2024 due to open between 1st April and 30th June 2022 or the work placement scheme see www.lesteraldridge.com.

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Morebus Community Fund helps create new sensory room for local autistic people At morebus, it is our pledge to support those living in our local area. It is important that we maintain strong relationships with local charities, clubs and organisations - and our Community Fund gives us an excellent opportunity to do that. Autism Wessex runs residential and supported living services across the region, enabling adults with autism to live life on their terms and realise their potential. We were contacted by Autism Wessex via our Community Fund application process to request help purchasing items for one of the adults that they support. “When one of our young people moved into assisted living accommodation within

the local community, we wanted to provide them with fidget toys, sensory lights, board games and soft furnishings,” said Lauren Bartlett from Autism Wessex. “We contacted Morebus to see if they could assist in buying the items to help this particular young adult de-stress and relax. It is wonderful that they chose to donate from their Community Fund. Now we’ve been able to

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create a home for them to retreat to - and to have sensory needs fulfilled. Thank you Morebus.” Morebus Community Fund is a dedicated resource for supporting local causes, charities and organisations, whether it is monetary support, marketing help, free travel or the use of a bus/coach for an event required. The Community Fund is open for applications from everyone in our local community; whether it’s a charity, a sports team, a school or a one of the local events that makes Bournemouth, Poole and the wider Dorset area an exciting place to live. www.morebus.co.uk/community-fund

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Return & Recycle Did you know, 350,000 tonnes worth of textiles are sent to landfill each year? Workwear Pro Direct’s (WWPD) Buy Back scheme has been active since 2019 where its initial aim was to recycle clothing and signage found to be surplus after charity and sporting events. Since its launch, WWPD has refocused its goals to develop its ‘Buy Back’ scheme by partnering with a leading textile destruction and recycling firm, Avena who specialise in secure clothing & uniform disposal. WWPD customers all have the option to return old and damaged workwear or uniforms to them, which it then sends to Avena for disposal. As an incentive for customers to dispose of old clothing in an environmentally conscious way, WWPD credits customers with £30 for every 100kg of workwear returned! The WWPD team sorts through all Buy Back returns into 2 containers for collection: 1.

Textiles with 50% + cotton content which can then be broken down and recycled into to new materials.

Less than 50% cotton and all other materials currently cannot be recycled with Avena but are sent to be incinerated and turned into energy.

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Both options reduce landfill waste. The first phase of WWPD’s Buy Back collection with Avena has resulted in the following: RETURN 616 kg of clothing was returned to WWPD to be recycled or re-used. That’s an equivalent weight to 1,500 iPads! RESCUE 616 kg clothing = 1048 kg of Co2 saved from the atmosphere compared to disposal by landfill. An estimated 628,406 litres of water has been saved by aiding the manufacturing process of future textiles. RECYCLE or REPURPOSE 100% of WWPD’s Buy Back collection was recycled or re-used. The Buy Back Challenge The industry faces a huge challenge on how to make sustainably made products more available and affordable to customers. WWPD is proud to partner with top brands such as Regatta (Honestly Made collection), Result (Genuine Recycled range), Brook Taverner (Performance/Eclipse

& Today collections) and Leo Workwear (Eco Viz range) who are all proactively innovating and working hard to overcome this challenge by making fantastic eco conscious products available for consumers to make smarter, sustainable choices. With more sustainable products on the market WWPD can further reduce amount of clothing sent for incineration and increase our Buy Back collections that can be recycled. WWPD is proud of what it has done so far but remains focused on further reducing textile landfill. Do you want to purchase sustainably made uniform but feel the costs are too high? Challenge WWPD to find you the best lines of eco friendly products at the best price! www.workwearprodirect.com

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Back pain

– How employers can support their workforce As convenient as it has been to “get to work” during the past 18 months (roll out of bed, switch on the laptop and voila!), many have undoubtedly experienced other painful issues. Using a low coffee table as a desk, typing on the laptop in bed, sharing a child’s study desk while replying to emails … these are some of the positions employees have found themselves in causing back aches or sprains in the process. While plenty of people have returned to the office, a large portion of employees are still working from home for the foreseeable, with hybrid working now the new normal. Others have been told they won’t be returning to an office at all. To coincide with Back Care Awareness Week (October 4 to 8 2021), spinal consultant Mr Guy Barham from Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, is reminding employers about the importance of communicating with their staff about workplace causes of back pain and how they can help to convey to employees the importance of how to prevent developing back issues that can have long-term implications. “Most back pain in the workplace is related to poor posture and inactivity leading to prolonged abnormal stress on the muscle, bones, joints and discs of the spine. “When we are standing or walking, we naturally engage stomach, back and pelvic muscles in a way that supports the spinal column. When we sit these muscles are not used and more strain goes through the joints and discs of the spine causing discomfort. In some instances, when we sit some of our muscles work overtime to hold the spine in a certain posture (think of leaning forward to look at a computer screen and the strain it puts on our neck and low back). The longer this position is held the more work the muscle does, until eventually the muscle starts producing lactic acid, which can also cause pain. “We also need to be mindful of pre-existing back health or spinal complaints. As we age the

spine goes through an irreversible degenerative process. This can leave some people at higher risk of spine related pain with tasks that most of us would take for granted during the usual office working day. This group may be particularly affected by long periods of sitting or standing. “Adaptations in the workplace including sit-stand desks can be useful. Certainly, taking regular short breaks, even if just to stretching the legs to get a cup of tea will help with muscle back ache. “It will also be important to be careful with manual handling activities, particularly if you have not been doing lifting and twisting tasks in your workplace for some time. A refresher from your manual handling Health and Safety at work team would be encouraged to prevent more significant complaints.” So, what could employers do to ensure staff have a safe and healthy environment to work in? Here are tips from Mr Barham on how to improve back care in a hybrid working environment: Provide regular reminders – about the importance of using a supportive, adjustable chair that can be moved to support the lower back, placing computer screens at eye level, sitting with feet firmly on the floor or on a footrest and changing positions throughout the day. Avoid slouching in a chair for the majority of the working day. Encourage exercise and regular breaks – as these are important to help shift posture and prevent aches and pains. Walking is good for strengthening the back and core strengthening exercises are also ideal for the lower back and abdominal muscles. Perhaps use company-wide emails or an intranet to share exercises that can be done at home. Consider offering a working from home allowance – as investing in employee health can be more beneficial in the long-run with fewer sick days. By offering a contribution to find home

Mr Guy Barham, Spinal Consultant at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

office updates is not only beneficial to their health but also can help boost wellbeing and morale. Share relaxation techniques – as stress is a common cause of back pain. By learning relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises it can alleviate stress and relax muscles. Perhaps organise virtual online yoga sessions for staff. Invite your team to tell you what they need – as most people only start thinking about back care once they’ve started experiencing some kind of back pain or discomfort. By thinking about employee back care at the offset – starting on their first day – can help to avoid future problems. Mr Guy Barham has worked at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital since 2012. He hosts a weekly clinic on a Monday afternoon, Wednesday evening, every other Tuesday and one Saturday morning per month. For more information and to book an appointment, call the Nuffield Health customer services team on 01202 031613. www.nuffieldhealth.com

Record Graduate and School Leaver intake at Saffery Champness Accountants Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants is reporting a record intake of graduate and school leavers joining the business in the Bournemouth office in September. They includes 3 graduates and 1 school leaver. Lorenzo Burley-Fernandez joins from Bournemouth School, Mahir Choudhury is a Southampton University Graduate and an alumni of Bournemouth School too. Edward Polly is also a Southampton University graduate and a former pupil of Ferndown Upper School, whilst James Woodward is a Bath University graduate and former Portsmouth Grammar School pupil. Roger Wareham, Partner and Head 50

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of Office said, “We are delighted to welcome on board our new starters, they will be joining our Accounting and Audit teams to support the exceptional growth that we are experiencing within the business. It’s great to have attracted so much local talent. “This latest recruitment takes our Bournemouth office headcount to over 80 staff, a phenomenal increase of 30% over the last 2 years. We are looking forward to recruiting 2 more graduates or school leavers in the new year and would urge anyone interested in joining our team to visit www.saffery. com/careers/current-vacancies.“ www.saffery.com /company/dorset-chamber/

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High-calibre appointment for REIDsteel board Global structural steel firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has strengthened its board with a new director as it follows ambitious growth plans. The £30m turnover business has promoted Dario Di-Felice from Head of Contracts to Contracts Director as the 130-strong company builds for the future. Christchurch-based REIDsteel provides ‘preconstruction to completion’ services for all kinds of steel structures from design, fabrication and supply to erection – including cladding, glazing and doors where required. Managing Director Simon Boyd said: “Dario is a superb professional who brings immense experience to the board. “He has played a critical role in helping REIDsteel successfully negotiate the challenges brought about by the pandemic and will be indispensable as the business follows ambitious growth plans in the future. “We’re a progressive company with a strong, dynamic and diverse board. I’m sure the rest of our directors will join me in congratulating Dario and welcoming him in his new position.” Dario, a Chartered Construction Manager, has over 38 years of industry experience across multiple sectors – including roles at Vinci Construction, Morgan Sindall, Ballast Nedam and his own company Building Options Ltd. He joined REIDsteel in August 2020 as Head of Contracts after formerly working for the business as an external consultant. Dario’s responsibilities include management of the contracts office, contract negotiations and the contractual, financial and successful delivery of projects. Dario, who is a Bournemouth Property Association committee member, said: “REIDsteel is a strong business with an excellent reputation and a dedicated team. “I’m looking forward to nurturing and building upon the relationships REIDsteel has with clients, contractors and suppliers, and raising the general awareness of the capabilities and expertise that we have to offer.” Dario, who is married with two children and lives in Bournemouth, added: “The board has managed the challenges of the pandemic very

well and I’m keen to help it take REIDsteel into the next phase of its growth.” REIDsteel recently announced proposals for the redevelopment of its site in Christchurch, Dorset, with a new purpose-built manufacturing facilities and offices. REIDsteel designs, manufactures and builds all types of steel structures in the UK, Europe

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and worldwide. They include aircraft hangars, bridges, stadia, car parks, hospitals, defensive structures, churches, schools and industrial buildings. It specialises in disaster resistant structures to withstand such threats as hurricanes and tsunamis. www.reidsteel.com

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Ten Top Tips for Debt Recovery

Late payment of invoices, especially to SMEs, is a major issue in this country, and it’s getting worse. Recent research by FreeAgent between January 2019 and June 2020 showed that 46% of invoices are paid late, up from 42% on the previous period. In addition, McKinsey found that 80% of UK SMEs have reported a decline in revenues due to Covid-19. Antony Batty, Managing Director of Antony Batty and Company commented: “Late payments can severely disrupt a business’s operations, and can even lead to insolvency, meaning that an effective debt recovery policy is a must.” We are grateful to debt recovery consultant Mike Hartley for these 10 tips that all companies should consider. 1.

Know your customer. When extending credit to a new customer, or when an existing customer says that they are “changing names”, do your homework. Make sure that the customer is who they say they are. Double-check names, phone numbers, physical and email addresses. The rise of “spoof” companies during the pandemic is a real problem; and failing to carry out due diligence can result in huge losses. Consider Personal Guarantees. If you’re dealing with a newly incorporated limited company, consider asking for a personal guarantee from its director/s. This should offer you some further protection, even if you just insist on it for the first 12 months of trading, whilst you form a relationship. Invest in technology/software. Would you know if one of your biggest customers started experiencing financial distress? A relatively inexpensive subscription to a credit agency will ensure that you’re constantly monitoring your customers financial standing and are immediately aware of any adverse activity such as CCJ’s or potential insolvency. Check your terms and conditions. If you have any, when were they last updated? Are they still relevant to your business and the relationships with your customers? Importantly, and especially if you’ve used “off the shelf” T’s & C’s, do they preclude you from taking the action you need to take? Do they actually tie your hands behind your back when it comes to debt recovery? Having your terms and conditions checked by a professional is important and shouldn’t be overlooked. Use legislation. Many firms do not routinely rely upon the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, despite it having been incepted so long ago. It gives you the statutory right to charge October 2021 | Dorset Business Focus

compensation and a set rate of interest against unpaid commercial debts (i.e. debts that arise between two commercial entities or parties acting on a commercial basis). Despite this, many firms still do not use the Act routinely. Incorporate it into your terms and conditions if you can. Stay in touch. I find that many issues often have a communication breakdown at the heart of the problem. By constantly reaching out to your customers and being approachable, they are more likely to want to tell you if they’re in trouble. This gives you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and try to find a workable solution. Act fast. If a customer account starts falling into arrears, don’t ignore the problem. You stand a much better chance of recovering what you’re owed if you act quickly and initiate action. The longer you wait, the less likely you are to get paid what you’re owed (certainly in the current climate!). Use professionals. You’re the expert in your area of business; but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert in debt recovery. I’ve seen so many SME owners lose a case or have to write off a claim/debt simply because they’ve taken an unintentional wrong turn when trying to collect debts themselves. It’s not cheaper to “do it yourself” if you do it wrong! This is much more important in the current legal landscape, where insolvency and debt recovery legislation is ever-changing as a result of Government intervention to limit the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on otherwise-solvent businesses. Do your research. If you decide to outsource debt recovery, then speak to other business

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contacts and find out who they use or would recommend. Don’t immediately go for the cheapest option, as it might cost you more in the long run. Ask questions and be cautious if the answers are vague. Find out if they cover “disbursements” such as Court Fees etc… If they don’t, then what looks like a cheap deal at the outset can become expensive. Be very wary of debt collectors who want an upfront fee of any kind. 10. Watch your own finances. Don’t let bad debts creep up on you, as they can be the downfall of your own business. If you think that bad debt may affect your ability to trade, either in the short or medium term, seek advice early. Robust credit control processes together with professional advice and a clear strategy may well avoid future problems. Contact us for help and advice with Insolvency Mike points out that these are just some of the general key points about debt recovery that he regularly focuses on with his clients. As Antony Batty says: “Acting fast is perhaps the most important of them all and the same applies to when businesses are in financial difficulties and facing insolvency. The sooner advice is sought from an Insolvency Practitioner the more options are available to turn things around and avoid a formal insolvency procedure such as a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation.” Our Bournemouth office are here to offer a free no obligation phone call or meeting over coffee. Contact clive@antonybatty.com or elaine@antonybatty.com 01202 923009, www.antonybatty.com

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Welcome to our biggest ever cohort of new trainees

This year PKF Francis Clark have welcomed a record number of new trainees. A total of 48 graduates and school leavers have started accountancy and tax apprenticeships with PKF Francis Clark, across our offices in Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Bristol, Truro, Salisbury, Taunton and Torquay. Managing partner Andrew Richards welcomed around 40 of our latest recruits at an induction day held at Sandy Park in Exeter. Andrew said: “It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic new trainees come together from across the region, especially as we’ve been deprived of so much face-toface interaction over the past 18 months. “As part of their thorough grounding in accountancy, tax and audit, our trainees have a chance to gain experience within teams specialising in a wide range of sectors and services from agriculture to manufacturing and business recovery to VAT and customs – so they can choose the career path that’s right for them. Several of our current partners joined the firm as trainees, so I’m looking forward to seeing our newest team members progress in their careers over the coming years. “Alongside attracting experienced professionals, developing the next generation

of accounting, business and tax advisers has always been hugely important in ensuring we have the skills we need to serve our diverse and growing client base. I’m particularly pleased that we’ve been able to offer 48 of our region’s young people the opportunity to embark on a rewarding career this year, when the pandemic has impacted on the life chances of so many.” PKF Francis Clark offers two main entry routes for accountancy trainees, with apprentices usually starting in January and September. Aimed at school leavers, the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) apprenticeship combines learning on the

job with attending college one day a week, leading to a level 3 or 4 qualification. Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) trainees are graduates who work towards a level 7 qualification and becoming chartered accountants, combining on-the-job learning with tuition at Reed Business School. We also offer specialist tax apprenticeship routes for aspiring chartered tax advisers.

More information about trainee opportunities for graduates and school leavers can be found at www.pkf-francisclarkcareers.co.uk.

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BUSINESS PARTNER SPECIAL EVENT EAST CLIFF HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH 3rd September 2021

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Caron Khan at Caron Khan Consultancy and Alex McNiven at A-One Insurance

Cas Paton at Onbuy.com and Ian Girling at Dorset Chamber

Ethan French, Mark Rickman at Crystal Clear Telecom and Juan Carvajal, Shannon Griesrson at MPloy Staffing Solutions

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Tim Etches, Steve Gill at Bournemouth Airport, Ian Girling at Dorset Chamber Stuart Merryweather at A-One Insurance and Rob Hooker at Greendale Construction

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Autism Wessex, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk

MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimecharity.co.uk Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramafoundation.org.uk Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org

WFBA Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, Romsey 01794 368241 www.wfba.co.uk

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

Construction Design & Build

WISE Ability Services Ltd, Bournemouth 0300 3033737 www.wiseability.co.uk YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

Chemical Supply Analytical Services OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oemachem.co.uk

Cleaning Services AMS Cleaning Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk

Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com

Julia’s House, Poole 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470 www.lewis-manning.co.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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

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

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

Jubilee Sailing Trust, Southampton, 2380449108 www.jst.org.uk

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

Vail Williams, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com

Clean Deep Services Ltd., Broadstone 07598 996307 www.cleandeep.co.uk

Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple Clean, Bognor Regis 0800 587 4571 www.appleclean.co.uk/bournemouth/

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

Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305,

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

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

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

Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Bournemouth 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk

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

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

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AHH Group, Bournemouth 01202 531 635 www.ahh.org.uk All Build Developments, Bournemouth 01202 070560 www.allbuilddevelopments.co.uk Jurassic Coast Ventures Ltd, Bridport 07977 707617 www.sipsclassrooms.co.uk/design Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com Woodmace, Poole 07702 714710 www.woodmace.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 08452 260880 www.4couture.com The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com UK Printed Mugs, Poole 01202 798828 www.ukprintedmugs.co.uk Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, Uxbridge 01159 438000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com Raven Logistics, Poole 01202 800539 www.raven-logistics.co.uk Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole 01202 205500 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/businessservices Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com Solent University, Southampton 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk Touchstone Training Ltd, Bournemouth 07903 438381 www.touchstonetraining.co.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

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

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

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307082 www.aishtechnologies.com Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk

AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com iec Ltd, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gillingham 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Parvalux Electric Motors, Bournemouth 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Venture Precision Engineering Group Limited, Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

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

Event Management & Equipment Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com Foresolutions Limited, Ringwood 023 80249860, foresolutions.co.uk Lashings World X1 Ltd, Ferndown 07846 947397 www.lashingsworld.com Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com Stir Events Ltd, Bournemouth 07869149976 www.stir-events.com

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

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Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com

Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk Teachers Building Society, Wimborne 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk

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

The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk

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

The Mortgage Explorer, New Milton 01425 627511 www.brooklandscommercialfinance.com/

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

TheNonExec, Ringwood 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

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

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

Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk Creditplus, Poole 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk Great Western Credit Union, Bristol 01179247309, MONEY@WORK Bristol Credit Union Greenfields Financial Management Ltd, Poole 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz

WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Harlees Fish and Chips, Wimborne 01202 602524 www.harlees.co.uk

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

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

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

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

JRS Finance Group Limited, Ringwood 07825 286887 www.jrsassetfinance.co.uk Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Wimborne Minster 01202 695801 www.lesterbrunt.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com Moneycorp, South West London 02078 287000 www.moneycorp.com NFU Mutual West Dorset, Beaminster 01308 862774 www.nfumutual.co.uk/beaminster Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Prosper Protect Limited / Prosper Mortgage Centre, Blandford Forum 01258 792274 www.prospermortgagecentre.co.uk Quilter Financial Advisers, Ringwood 07736 561429 www.linkedin.com/in/paul-read-16574633/ Redwood Business Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 07702 098884 www.redwoodbusinessfinance.co.uk

Rossi International Ltd, Wimborne 01258 857210 www.rossiinternational.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Dorchester 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk The White Hart Wimborne Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848478 www.whitehartwimborne.co.uk

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

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

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

Health

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

Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com

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

Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

CryoShower, Swanage 07532889488 www.cryoshower.co.uk

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

DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Village Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 416147 www.village-hotels.co.uk

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

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

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

Moors Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Ringwood 01202 863610 www.barchester.com

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

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com Rewrite Your Story, Dorchester 0845 004 5777 www.rewriteyourstory.org.uk Therapy Partners, Poundbury, Dorchester 08455274809 www.therapypartners.co.uk

Health & Safety

HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk Jurassic HR, Weymouth 07873 874478 www.jurassichr.com Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk Nicola Green Consultancy, Gillingahm 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk

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

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

Chris Cahill Ltd (H&S), Dorchester 07836656749 www.chriscahill.co.uk

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

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

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

Quadrant Safety, Poole 01202 622391 www.quadrantsafety.com

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

Holiday Parks

Treenhill Consulting Ltd, Fordingbridge 07508 424502 www.treenhill.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

Insurance A -One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk

Hotels & Conferencing

A Plan Insurance Poole, Poole 01202 644390 www.aplan.co.uk/poole

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

All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk

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

Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.stackhouse.co.uk

Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com

Cornish Mutual, Truro 07814929262/ 01872 2 www.cornishmutual.co.uk

Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com

Coversure Insurance Services (Poole & Weymouth), Poole 01202 929141/01305 4 www.coversure.co.uk/poole

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Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/ NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com Vitality, Bournemouth 0345 279 8877 www.vitality.co.uk

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

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com Bournemouth Digital, Bournemouth 01202 800994 www.bournemouth.digital Chillblast, Poole 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk ITSB, Bournemouth 03300 881 335 www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Koreti, Poole 01202650333 www.koreti.com/

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

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates M B Wilkes, Wimborne 01258 857465 www.mbwilkes.com Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

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

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

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

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com Alltrista Plastics Limited, Christchurch 01202 483636 www.jadexinc.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sense IT Support, Ringwood 01425 267267 www.sensesupport.co.uk SPC IT, Poole 01202 935593 www.spcit.co.uk Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk TECHNEDs Ltd, Poole 03333 031047 www.techneds.co.uk The Data Vault, Bournemouth 01202 375079 www.thedatavault.uk

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Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com C R Instruments ltd, Christchurch 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.marine.cat.com CBRNergetics Ltd, Poole 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk Concept Cables Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480603 www.conceptcables.com Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141 www.coty.com/ Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd, Salisbury 01722 410055 www.enovationcontrols.eu Farrow & Ball, Wimborne 01202 876141 www.farrow-ball.com Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Limited, Three Legged Cross 01202 823346 www.ferraristainless.com Field International Limited, Poole 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, Dorchester 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk

I C B Waterproofing, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com

Siemens Traffic Mobility, Poole 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com

Mauveworx, Wimborne 01202 865100 www.mauveworx.com

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

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

Motley.co.uk, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk

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

Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com

Media & Film

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

Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com

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

Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillingham 01747 834665 www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Nunet Ltd, Ringwood 01202 821572 www.nunetsolutions.co.uk Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 01935 478588 www.oakmountcs.net/data

Flowbird Transport Limited, Poole 01202 339339 www.flowbird.group/transport

Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk

Focal Point Fires, Christchurch 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk

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

Gemini 2000 Ltd, Poole 01202 666700 www.gemini2k.com

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

Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk

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

Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com

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

Griff IVD Ltd, Yeovil 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com

Hamworthy Heating Limited, Poole 01202 662500 www.hamworthy-heating.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com

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Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk Violegen, Poole 01202 026656 www.violegen.com Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671, Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

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

Motivational Speaker & Trainer Peter Radford Speaker, Sturminster Newton 07884 946219/ 012588 www.peterradfordspeaker.com The Inspiration Bureau Ltd, Bournemouth 07717 870390 www.inspirationbureau.co.uk

Motoring Sales & Servicing Breeze Volkswagen, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk

Marine

Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/

Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com

Hughes International Ltd, Poole 01202 744777 www.hughesint.com

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

OKO Global LLP, Tiverton 02078 703156 www.oko.com

Saline Marine, Upton 07791 902632 www.salinemarine.co.uk

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

Marketing PR & Web Developers

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

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

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

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

Notary Services

Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Dorset Media, Ferndown 07516 679004 www.dorset-media.com Dorset Tech, Gillingham 01258 808577 www.dorset.tech Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital

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

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

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

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

Pharmaceutical PHARMAQ Ltd, Fordinbridge 01425 656081 www.pharmaq.no

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

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited, Poole 01202 739993 www.cmp-uk.com Print In The Bag, Dorchester 08000949392 www.printinthebag.co.uk The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk

Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Oyster Recruitment Limited, Poole 03333 443034 www.oyster-recruitment.co.uk Rubicon Recruitment Group, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk Sheridan Maine Recruitment Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 970970 www.sheridanmaine.com TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk

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

Signage

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

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

Retail

Endeavour Property Group Ltd, Poole 07703611191 www.endeavour-properties.co.uk

Brewery Square, Dorchester 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com

Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com

Dacombes of Wimborne, Wimborne 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com

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

Emergency vehicle services Ltd / K9 Cars, Poole 07454 999999 www.K9-cars.com

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants

New Look Retailers LTD, Weymouth 01305 765000 www.newlook.com

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

OnBuy.com, Poole 01202 048630 www.OnBuy.com

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

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

Publications

The Paddock Pantry Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 473336 www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk

Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/dorsetecho. co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Recruitment Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk Bijou Recruitment, Bournemouth 07941 319420 www.bijourecruitment.com

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

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

Estatesman, Sherborne 01935 319777,

IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk

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

Recycling & Waste

Property Management

D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com

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

Humphries Kirk, Wareham 01305 251007 www.hklaw.eu

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

W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk

Castleman Estate Agents, Ferndown 01202 117288 www.castlemanestateagents.co.uk

RFS Technology Ltd, Wimborne 01425688466 www.rfstechnology.com

Gunnercooke LLP Bournemouth Hub, Bournemouth 07464952151, gunnercooke.com/

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

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

ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com

Security

Serviced Offices

Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk

Property Sales and Rental

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

Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk

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

The Print Agency, Wimborne 01202 872777 www.theprintagency.com

GH Property Management Ltd, Southampton 03453 080988 www.gh-propertymanagement.co.uk

School Meals Provider

Watt to Wear Ltd, Wiveliscombe 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

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

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

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

Software/ Cloud Services Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk KFA Connect, Ringwood 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk Optimum BI Limited, Christchurch 07968054992 www.optimumbi.com

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

Sports & Leisure AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk

Rifu UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 923222 www.rifu.com

Dorset County Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com

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

Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa, Ferndown 01202 593499 www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk

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

Hoburne Golf, Verwood 01202 814088 www.hoburnegolf.com

Spyrosoft Ltd, Ferndown 01202 862311 www.spyro-soft.com

Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/

Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com V88 Apps, Poole 07721 776312 www.v88.co.uk

Solar/Green Energy W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504,

Solicitors

Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com

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

Thrive Personal Training Limited, Bournemouth 07900 692014 www.thrivepersonaltraining.co.uk

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

Stonemasons

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

Reward Scheme

Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk

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

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk

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

Telecommunications 4Com plc, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk

Tool Hire & Sales

Transport & Logistics

Utilities

EquipAxxess Limited, Bournemouth 01202 768383 www.equipaxxess.com

City Fibre Holding Ltd, Bournemouth 02035 100602 www.cityfibre.com

Business Savings Experts, Shaftesbury 01963548008 www.businesssavingsexperts.co.uk/

Town Planning Consultants

Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk

D&A Procurement Ltd, Bournemouth 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk

Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk ElemenTel, Romsey 0330 024 8998 www.elementel.co.uk Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com International Push to Talk Ltd, Christchurch 01202 240366 www.iptt.co.uk Phones 4 Business Limited, Bournemouth 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com Squire Technologies Ltd, Dorchester 01305 757314 www.squire-technologies.co.uk Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com Town & Country Communications, Bournemouth 01202 514444 www.town-country-comms.co.uk TTS Media & Communications Ltd, Beaminster 01308 888020 www.facebook.com/ groups/247229492149705 VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

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

Training Arena4Finance, Wimborne 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Contact Consulting (UK) Ltd, Dorchester 01305 257430 www.contactconsultinguk.com/ Dragonfly Wellness Dorset, Shaftesbury 07979 052236 www.dragonflywellnessdorset.com Exalt Training Ltd, Wareham 07889 502247 www.exalt-training.com LDS Training, London 02039 209348 www.ldstraining.co.uk Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk Ouch Training Team Ltd, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk Pitman Training Bournemouth & Poole, Bournemouth 01202 031712 www.pitman-training.com

John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk PRC Streamline Group (Taxis & Executive Transport), Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk The Avocado Shop Ltd, Chobham 07925 431589 www.theavocadoshop.co.uk Yellow Buses and Coaches, Bournemouth 01202 636046 www.yellowbuses.co.uk

Travel Ally Case Travel Counsellors for Leisure, Bournemouth 01202 375180 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ally.case Condor Ferries Ltd, Poole 03456 091030 www.condorferries.com Katharine Cleall Travel Counsellors for Business, Ringwood 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katharine. cleall

Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk U4L Limited, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

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

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

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

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

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