Hertfordshire Business Directory 2019 by Media Chameleon Ltd

OVER 250 - SERVICES & RETAILERS FOR BUSINESSES IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE AREA

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Data Protection & Your Business

Health & Safety Risk Assessments

Issue: 2019

Disaster Continuity & Recovery Planning

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RPB Building & Roofing Contractors Ltd Family Run Business Established 1975

We at RPB Building & Roofing Contractors have been established since 1975 by Peter & Bruce Carter.

OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDE:

• New Builds • Renovation & Refurbishment • Listed Building Specialists • Extensions & Loft Conversions • Scaffolding • Steel Work With Workshop Facilities • Flat Roofing (Polyroof Specialists) • Lead Work As well as the building projects mentioned above, we also • Fascias, Soffits &/ Guttering undertake kitchen & bathroom fitting, scaffolding and much more. • Kitchen / Bathroom Fitting We cover all aspects of the building trade from foundation work to complete build, also extensions, loft conversions, refurbishment & listed building work. Over the years, we have accumulated a vast client base including Local Authorities, Churches and Factories as well as Domestic clients. We pride ourselves in giving customer satisfaction every time, with an end result that both the customer and our staff can be proud of. This in turn has given us a fantastic reputation and all our clients say they would reccommend us to a friend or family member.

T: 01462 678 722 • E: bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com

WWW.RPBBUILDING.COM

14 Danescroft, Grange Estate, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4RP

ISSUE: 2019

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Contents 3 • Useful Information Directory 4-5 • Preparing A Business Plan 6-7 • Team Building 8-9 • Debt Management & Recovery 10 • Data Protection & Your Business 34 • Websites For Business 40 - 41 • Risk Assessments 43 • Disaster Recovery Planning 51 • ACAS For Small Businesses

ACCOUNTS, FINANCE AND TAXATION.................15 ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES...............................................................15 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS........................................................16 CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNERS.........................................17 FINANCIAL SERVICES.........................................................................17

BUSINESS SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS...................19 AIR CONDITIONING / REFRIGERATION...................................19 AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES....20 ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES............................20 BLINDS & AWNINGS...........................................................................20 BUILDING SURVEYORS......................................................................20 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS..............................20 CCM & CX DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS.........................................21 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS...........................21 ELECTRONICS - PCB...........................................................................21 EXHIBITION SERVICES....................................................................21 FLORAL & PLANT DISPLAYS............................................................21 LEGAL SERVICES..................................................................................21 LIFTS & ESCALATORS........................................................................21 LOCKSMITHS.........................................................................................21 MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS........................21 MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS & TRAINING........................22 MARKETING & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS..............22 NOTARIAL SERVICES.........................................................................22 OFFICE - EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE / FITTERS....................22 PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL................................................22 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS....................22 REMOVALS-DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL / STORAGE.........22 ROLLER SHUTTERS............................................................................23 SECRETARIAL SERVICES..................................................................23 SECURITY SERVICES...........................................................................23 SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES..............................23 SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES....................................................23 STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS..........................24 TRAINING...............................................................................................24 TRAINING & EDUCATION - CONSULTANTS / PROVIDERS / SERVICES......................................................................24 WINDOW FILMS...................................................................................25

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES............................................................................28 ASBESTOS SURVEYS & REMOVAL...............................................28 BUILDERS / BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES / ROOFING / CONSTRUCTION..........................................................28 BUILDING CONTRACTORS & BUILDING SERVICES.............29 BUSINESS CENTRES / PARK MANAGEMENT...........................29 CARPENTERS / JOINERS...................................................................29

CLEANING SERVICES..........................................................................30 DRAIN MAINTENANCE.....................................................................30 ELECTRIC GATE INSTALLERS..........................................................30 ELECTRICAL ...........................................................................................30 ELECTRICIANS......................................................................................30 FLOORING...............................................................................................30 KITCHENS & BATHROOMS.............................................................31 LANDSCAPE / PAVING / GARDEN SERVICES / PRODUCTS...............................................................................................31 MEZZANINE FLOORS / OFFICE PARTITIONING/ SUSPENDED CEILINGS/RACKING & SHELVING.....................31 PAINTERS & DECORATORS..............................................................31 PEST CONTROL....................................................................................31 PLUMBING & HEATING...................................................................31 ROOFING................................................................................................32 SALES & LETTINGS.............................................................................32 SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS..........................32 STEEL & GATE MANUFACTURERS..............................................32 STRUCTURAL STEELWORK & MOBILE WELDING...............33 SURVEYORS- QUANTITY..................................................................33 WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING...................................................33

COMPUTER, IT & TELECOMS SALES AND SUPPORT..................................................................35 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE...........................................................35 COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES..................................................35 INTERNET MARKETING.....................................................................35 IT SUPPORT.............................................................................................35 TELECOMS EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATION..............................35 WEB SITE DESIGNERS.........................................................................36

CORPORATE CLOTHING AND GIFTS.......................37 CLOTHING / WORKWEAR...............................................................37 CORPORATE PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE.....................37

HEALTH & SAFETY / HEALTH AND WELL BEING....................................................................42 AMBULANCE SERVICE.....................................................................42 FIRE PROTECTION.............................................................................42 FIRST AID TRAINING........................................................................42 FOOD & HYGIENE.................................................................................42 HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS.............................................42 HEALTH CLUBS.....................................................................................42

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CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES....................................44 CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT / ENTERTAINERS / ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES......................................................45 ENTERTAINERS / ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES..................45 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS...............................................................45 HOTELS / CONFERENCE CENTRES & FACILITIES.................45 IMPORTER / WHOLESALER - ORIENTAL / ASIAN FOOD..........................................................................................45 TOURISM..................................................................................................45

MARKETING, PRINTING & DESIGN.........................49 GRAPHIC DESIGNER........................................................................49 PRINTERS & LITHOGRAPHERS......................................................49 PRINTING & COPYING/DIGITAL PRINT / GRAPHIC DESIGN & ALLIED SERVICES...........................................................49 SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES.................................49

RECRUITMENT, HR AND TRAINING, SCHOOLS............................................................................52 BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING..........................................................52 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS.............................................52 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS & CONSULTANTS.............52 HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS.........................................52 RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS / RECRUITMENT / EMPLOYMENT SERVICES...............................................................52

TRANSPORT, DELIVERY AND VEHICLE SERVICES............................................................................54 BREAKDOWN RECOVERY...............................................................54 CAR HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN / COACH & MINI BUS HIRE / TAXI / PRIVATE HIRE.......................................54 CAR SALES, VEHICLE SERVICING, WINDSCREENS.............55 GARAGE SERVICES..............................................................................55 LIGHT HAULAGE.................................................................................55 RACKING & TRACKING...................................................................55 TRACKERS...............................................................................................55 VAN & TRUCK HIRE............................................................................56 VAN RACKING & TRACKING......................................................56 VEHICLE HIRE......................................................................................56 VEHICLE SERVICING & PARTS......................................................56 VEHICLE TRANSPORT / RECOVERY...........................................56

HOTELS, CONFERENCING, CATERING & HOSPITALITY / CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT...........................................................44 CATERERS................................................................................................44 CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING..............44

WEB DIRECTORY SECTION Pages • 11 - 14 2

PG: 8 - 9

In Your Area Pages • 59 - 64

Here are some useful numbers you may need:

So if you ever need an emergency number - we have selected every service number you may need!

• National Business Support Helpline: Telephone: 0300 456 3565 Textphone: 0191 581 0052 enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org • Hertfordshire County Council: 0300 123 0404 • Hertfordshire Police HQ: 0845 3300 222 or 999 in an emergency • RSPCA Cruelty Line Telephone Number: 0300 1234 999 • Hertfordshire: 01923 776905 • Registration Offices – Births and Deaths: 0300 123 4045 • Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 • National Rail: 08457 48 49 50 • Crimestoppers: 0800 555111 • Relate Hemel Hempstead: 01442 262 618 • Relate Central & Northern Hertfordshire: 01727 858126 • Relate Watford: 01923 241 803

UTILITIES • Veolia: 0845 782 3333 • EDF Energy: 0800 783 8838 • National Gas Emergencies: 0800 111 999 • Floodline: 0845 988 1188

HOSPITALS • Hemel Hempstead Hospital: 01442 213141 • Hertford County Hospital: 01707 328111 • Lister Hospital: 01438 314333 • QE2 Welwyn: 01438 314333 • St Albans City Hospital: 01727 866122 • Watford General: 01923 244366

CITIZENS ADVICE: • Abbots Langley: 0192326 7949 • Barnet: 0844 826 9336 • Stevenage: 0845 120 3789 • Watford: 0844 826 9726

• Welwyn: 01707262607

LIBRARIES • Bishop Stortford Library: 01438 737333 • Cheshunt Library: 01438 737333 • East Barnet Library: 020 8359 3860 • Goffs Oak Library: 01438 737333 • Hoddesdon Library: 01438 737333 • Harpenden Library: 01438 737333 • Hertford Library: 01438 737333 • London Colney Library: 01438 737333 • Rickmansworth Library: 01923 471333 • St Albans Central Library: 01438 737333 • Stevenage Central Library: 01438 737333 • Stotfold Library: 01462 730695 • Waltham Cross Library: 01438 737333 • Ware Library: 01438 737333 • Watford Central Library: 01923 471333 • Welwyn Garden City Library: 01438 737333

Preparing a

Business Plan

Writing a business plan is absolutely crucial in starting up your business. You will need it for any investment your require, and when starting a business a clear idea of your aims, methods and what will set you apart is vital to make sure the start up is both successful and smooth. The plan will need to be detailed, but make sure it is concise with a clear overview so potential investors can quickly see if the idea seems viable. Grand concepts are, after all, what starts most business ideas, but specific details of what you plan to achieve and indeed how are equally important to show you have a true understanding of your product, service and potential customers. Make sure your research is completed before preparing your plan, and fully understand the market in the areas you intend to cover.

The basics will include an introduction called the Executive Summary, followed by a much more detailed break down of each of these points.

Executive Summary The written outline at the beginning of your plan which should outline the product or service being produced, your management team, you place in the current market, your track record in business, operations, financial projections and of course the funding you will require along with expected return on investment. Any weak points should also be mentioned, along with planned remedies or solutions.

The whole process can, and should, take time to do properly. Break it down in to sections and allow enough time on each section to offer a comprehensive and detailed analysis that is easy to understand. Remember, most investors will be unlikely to have your knowledge of the market or your passion for the idea.

Business Description

Most banks and investment houses have a clear guide to how they expect to see the information presented and how much should be included, so it is a good idea to check online to find out exactly what research you should be doing. A good accountant should be able to help you to organise figures forecasts and projected growth and profit, provided you have the market research properly done.

Market Definition and Investigation

Your overall plans for the future of the business, its mission, goals and objectives, how the business will develop, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origins and those who will be involved.

A run down on the current market or industry, including current and future outlook, your planned audience according to demographic, location, buying power and motivations. It will also describe the current need for your business and what sort of market share you are aiming to achieve.

Writing a business plan is absolutely crucial in starting up your business

Products and / or Service A full and frank break down of the products and services you will provide. Price points, quality, use and requirements, as well as a look at existing products and services already in the market place.

Management and Operations This should cover a full cascade of how and by whom the business will be managed and operated, its legal structures, requirements (licences etc) and key players. A full explanation of your core management teams, the skills they will bring to the business and how they will help the business to succeed.

Sales and Marketing You have described both the product and the market, now you need to outline how you will reach and sell to those buyers. Your marketing budget, firm research on advertising, marketing, web design and all other aspects of selling your product. Also look at how your competition market themselves – how will you capture their audience, or tap into as yet undecided customers?

Finances A key section. Discuss a key start up budget and how it will be used.

Look at how your finances will be managed and structured. Return on investment projections should figure, as should security. Then include: • A projected balance sheet • A projected income statement • A projected cash flow statement

Conclusion This section should be a simple conclusion written when all else is complete, stressing your competence and the sound research behind your belief in your business idea, along with any specifics for a particular investor.

Appendices: Correct documentation from throughout the plan, carefully ordered and clearly highlighted where relevant. Each of these points should be analysed in much greater depth, with relevant references and evidence in your appendices. Check with your bank and / or accountant for full details, and be sure to proof read properly – this is also best done by a second reader as proof reading your own work is never quite as accurate. 5

Team Building One of the most important factors in running a successful business is the creation of a cohesive, well structured team. This may be company wide or a sales team or particular department, but to ensure your company is running smoothly and productively, a good team spirit will work wonders for your business. Firstly, try to maintain a positive environment, encouraging feedback and cooperation. While a good dose of competition is often healthy, fostering too much division can lead to social difficulties and a less cohesive working strategy. Transparency is key, in a sense of having a clear, obvious hierarchy and structure, and make sure each member of the team has a defined role with approachable supervision. Organised team building exercises can help you to build your team, encouraging good relationships and inspiring trust amongst your employees. These can take the form of games and tasks, from scavenger hunts to mystery games, or minor engineering ideas, like creating bridges from paper and tape. Some you organise in the workplace, on specific days set aside for them, or in a more formal fashion at hotels or conference centres. Working from within the office is useful, but getting away can make all the difference to how well this exercise will work for your company, as it removes the team members from their comfort zone and usual environment; and the change of scenery can be useful for improving office morale. These away trips can take an afternoon, or develop into a longer term practical which might take a day or two to complete. Some venues will happily take your business group booking and give you the space to perform your own activities (for which there are many guides available; as well as companies who will enthusiastically take all the preparation on board for you) and some run purposely created team building activities where all you and your employees need to do is arrive and participate. The idea is usually for participants to take part in a challenge or task which requires different skills from different people to work. The challenge may be physical or mental or indeed a combination of the two, but usually depends on taking individual strengths and building them into a solution which only works when the whole team is working in union. They are usually fun, sometimes silly and a bit embarrassing, but for the most part can be an extremely useful tool for the employer. They will give you an idea of the strengths and weaknesses of your team individually and as a whole, and will help your team to form relationships that are useful in the work place but also on a more personal level. There should also be the opportunity to blow off some steam and clear away any rising difficulties in an existing team as they learn to forge ahead together during the allotted tasks. Most hotels and conference centres with the facilities will then extend the experience into the evening, following the task with a purely social event which helps to cement the bonds created during the day, and provides some welcome relief for hard working employees.

“inspire Encourage good relationships and trust among employees ”

Debt Management and Recovery Setting payment terms can be a thorny issue, especially in companies which rely on repeat business. It is crucial not only to ensure that your debt recovery process runs smoothly and follows regulations to make sure your cash flow is where it should be but also to retain your customers too. There are a host of methods to try to get your clients to pay on time, but unfortunately it is a fact that some customers simply always pay late. Some are simply disorganized (although less so in these days of electronic payments) while others run their accounts behind deliberately. You do have certain rights under current legislation to use your discretion in charging interest and costs in late payment, but this can be counterproductive, aggravating an uncomfortable situation. There are other ways of managing the situation and trying to prevent problems arising to start with. Making your payment policy as clear as possible to clients is a good start. Prepayment terms on an initial contract may be helpful in establishing trust if you prefer not to check a customer’s credit rating. When you agree to provide a product or service for a client, you can arrange credit terms according to any time limit you want, and this agreement can be both written and verbal, although clearly a written agreement is preferable in terms of enforceability. In most industries there are standard customs which tend to suggest a payment schedule – be it 14 or 30 day invoicing, or payment at the end of the month of invoicing. This period starts either on the date of delivery of said goods or services, or the date that the customer receives notice of the outstanding amount; whichever is later. The first steps in debt recovery are simple, i.e. calling to remind the customer the amount is due, or sending overdue invoices. Some smaller companies may simply need a reminder to make the payment, and so this first step is a standard courtesy. If the reminder does not have the desired outcome, a solicitor or debt collection agency can also be helpful. Agree a set fee with them in advance, and make sure you know their reputation and success rates. They may charge a fair amount, but you need to ensure they are a professional organization who will not damage your credibility for customers you wish to return to. Check if they are registered with the CSA (Credit Services Association) and by all means go with recommendations from fellow business owners. Consulting a good accountant is a great idea as they will be able to offer the best advice on where to go from the basics, and may be able to recommend some ideas you hadn’t yet thought of. Charging interest as mentioned is an option, but do bear in mind that each case must be considered on its own merit. Interest as a penalty may way well have a detrimental affect on future relationships with clients if they really have a genuine cash flow problem and are not persistent late payers. The rate that you use to calculate the interest is called a reference rate and is fixed for a 6 month period each time. The Bank of England base rate on 31 December is used as the reference rate for debts becoming overdue between 1 January and 30 June of the following year. The rate in force on 30 June is used from 1 July to 31 December. You can calculate the interest payable on overdue bills by taking the relevant reference rate and adding 8 per cent. If you prefer, you can set a contractual rate either above or below this; therefore the statutory rate will not apply.

Claiming costs on late payments is also a possibility, although again it is worth bearing in mind that this method can be rather aggressive and not very conducive to good customer relations. There are set legislated conditions on charging these costs which are: • £40 on debts on up to £999.99 • £70 on debts of up to £9,999.99 • £100 on debts of over £10,000 If you intend to follow this route, you must inform the customer in writing, apply and send a new invoice showing the charge and the new outstanding total. If none of the above works, you do have the option of taking court action. This probably isn’t applicable for smaller amounts where the costs involved outweigh what you may recover, or where the customer is valued enough to allow a write off situation to occur. If you are set on court action, the first thing to do is ensure that the late payment is not as a result of any dispute or issue with the goods or services provided. It also makes sense to ensure the debtor is able to pay, and not in liquidation which would make the debt impossible to recover anyway. For small claims of under £5,000, you will deal with the small claims track of your local county court, and you do not require a solicitor. For amounts over this figure and up to £25,000, claims have to be issued in a county court, and sums over £25,000 can be issued in the High Court – for figures of this level, a good solicitor is vital.

The FIRST steps in debt recovery are simple!

Is your business keeping to the necessary standards of Data Protection? Failure to comply can lead to a number of consequences, including: •

Legal action and subsequent fines (up to £500,000)

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Loss of reputation the event of a Data leak (notable cases recently in the press serve as an excellent warning!)

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Loss of crucial information

If your business uses or stores personal information, then you must adhere to the rules as laid out in the Data Protection Act 1998. These rules apply to any such cases of the storage or use of data, including: •

Staff and interviewee data

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Customer or account holder data

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Payment or delivery information

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CCTV

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Inform people of how the data is used and how they can see it.

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The data should be kept secure and up to date at all times, and should be the minimum required for your business.

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Data should not be kept longer than needed.

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Data should only be processed for specific, lawful reasons.

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Telling the Information Commissioners Office that you are processing data unless you’re exempt. i.e. Data is processed only for admin, payroll, marketing or PR purposes, or if you use no automated / computerised processes.

Your policies should work to reduce any possibilities of breaches in data protection – this is largely common sense, but some basic rules should include: Limited access – information should be stored securely with a password or in a locked file, with access only available to those who require it; i.e. payroll information should only be accessible to those involved in payroll, or addresses to HR / Interviewers. Do not use laptops or portable equipment which can be easily stolen or accessed. Security check – ensure that data is not given to the wrong people by checking identity.

The Act applies to any information you hold about living individuals including address, contact details, age, employment information and more.

Copying – if you need to transfer data, make sure it is done in a safe and secure manner.

The steps you must take if any of this data is held by your business are:

All staff should be made aware of the importance of Data Protection, and fully versed in the appropriate storage and treatment of any data collected as well as their own level of access within the business.

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Allow people to opt out of having their data stored.

WEB DIRECTORY SECTION ACCOUNTS, FINANCE & TAXATION

Abbey Law is a friendly and approachable law ﬁrm in St Albans, Hertfordshire offering a full range of legal services delivered in a language you understand and for fees you can afford.

www.abbeylaw.org - T: 01727 839162 131 Hatﬁeld Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 4JS

Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration, Installation - Breakdowns - Planned Maintenance.

We’re proud to offer a professional, friendly and honest service you can rely on.

LYALL YOUNGMAN

Accountants, Tax Consultants & Small Business Advisors • Accountancy • Bookkeeping • VAT • Payroll • Business & Personal Taxation • Start Ups & Company Formation

Free Initial Consultancy with Nicholas Hughesman (2 Place Farm, Wheathampstead AL4 8SB)

Call 01582 833055 or Email: nick@lyallyoungman.co.uk

www.activeair.uk.com - 020 3551 8936 - info@ activeair.uk.com Notary Public Services Essex & Hertfordshire Anthony Robins I can notarise or certify any private or commercial document for use in a foreign jurisdiction. I can also deal with Afﬁdavits & Statutory Declarations for use in England and Wales or abroad.

www.notarypublicessex.co.uk Email: info@notarypublicessex.co.uk Tel: 01279 507355

you make better financial decisions. WillsHelping and probate We offer a full range of financial services and mortgage solutions to help guide you through your financial journey.

www.lyndhurstfm.co.uk - 01582 715 777

Alban Locksmiths specialise in key cutting & we supply & ﬁt: - Locks - Safes - UPVC Locks - Window & Door Grilles - Door & Floor Springs We have a repair & maintenance service second to none

www.albanlocksmiths.com - 01727 839 353 205 Hatﬁeld Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4SY

We are a team of highly professional accountants in Royston, Hertfordshire. We take the very best care of our clients, and work with them to set and achieve their ﬁnancial goals.

www.taylor-and-co.net - 01763 248545

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

consulting@businessinforisk.co.uk

0845 463 1624

The Carnival Blind Company manufactures and supplies to the retail, commercial and trade markets.

www.carnivalblind.co.uk Tel: 01462 685 588

www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk T: 01462 768644 - 0207 3770115 We offer air conditioning, ductwork and refrigeration design and installation to both domestic and commercial clients in The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire area. We have over 15 years industry experience and we work hard to maintain our reputation.

0845 262 3226 sales@ds-ergonomics.com www.ds-ergonomics.com We offer workstation assessments by our qualiﬁed DSE assessors in the Hertfordshire area. With personal recommendations for products from multiple suppliers. Please contact us for further information.

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www.eliteexecutives.co.uk

T: 020 7993 2229 - 01582-235959 Elite Executives Travel is the leading luton airport taxi & airport transfer specialist. Luxury chauffeur driven cars for business, wedding or private events in and around Hertfordshire including Luton, St Albans, Harpenden & Stevenage.

• IT Training • Consultancy • Development

www.enliten-it.com

Tel: 0845 108 5481

Enliten IT specialise in classroom based (hands-on instructor led) tailored training courses on Microsoft and Adobe technologies.

Email: info@enliten-it.com

OFFICE PLANNING, RENOVATIONS & REFURBISHMENT WE SUPPLY OFFICE FURNITURE INCLUDING SEATING T: 01442 874 597 • E: enquiries@ofcuk.com • W: www.ofcuk.com

Transforming Customer Communications TriPartum are customer communications management experts. We enable organisations to deliver a better customer experience whilst achieving bottom line benefits by improving regular communications

We provide organisations with professional, cost effective, software training throughout the UK.

tripartum.com

Welwyn We offer a variety of products and services for a range of requirements: • Intruder Alarms Garden wide• Fire Alarms • Access Control • CCTV Alarms • Automated Gates • Integrated Systems • Electrical Installations • Extinguishers • Emergency Lighting Ltd

Onsite (we come to your ofﬁces) and Online courses are also available.

T: 020 3375 2100 • E: info@eusigns.co.uk • W: www.eusigns.co.uk

We offer a professional, caring and personalised removal services underpinned with years of industry experience.

01707266306 - www.welwyngardenalarms.co.uk COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

0203 6672 597 www.fvremovals.london

Painting & decorating/ plaster repairs, 30 years experience, High quality workmanship, Free estimates & colour consultation. E: mbdecorations1@hotmail.co.uk

M: 07836 774 786 • T: 01727 840 291

www.gjlocksmithshatﬁeld.co.uk - 01707 515 510

Absolute Asbestos Surveys Ltd is an independent company providing services to both domestic and commercial properties throughout the UK.

Genuine independent family run locksmiths with over 30 years of experience 9 The Broadway, Hatﬁeld AL9 5BG, UK

www.mevans1.co.uk Phone: 01442 261163 Email: info@mevans1.co.uk

MICHAEL EVANS & CO. IS A HIGHLY MOTIVATED FIRM OF CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS OFFERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY INDUSTRIES.

www.absoluteasbestossurveys.co.uk - Call 01767 683 654 or 0808 178 9734 Today!

Locksmiths

Tel No: 01707 242 874 Web: www.activelockcentre.co.uk  Key Cutting Service  Double Glazing Repair & Locks  Access Control  Door Opening Service  Door Closers  Lock Replacements & Repairs  Master Locksmith Qualiﬁed MLA BLI

Extensions / Loft Conversions Refurbishments / Conservatories Kitchens / Patios / Driveways Drawing & Planning Service Established for over 30 years designing and constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients based in the UK, Europe, USA and Middle East.

T: 01442 211880 - E: info@amgbuilding.co.uk - www.amgbuilding.co.uk Amianto are a team of asbestos specialists, located in Welwyn Garden City experienced in both domestic and commercial asbestos removal and asbestos management services.

www.newdimension.co.uk - Tel: 01462 769812 - Email: exhibit@newdimension.co.uk

01707 707 050 • 07890 580 507 • info@amianto.co.uk • www.amianto.co.uk

At Castle Gates we strive to create the best ﬁrst impression to your home and business. We are well established, and fully qualiﬁed installers of all forms of domestic & commercial automatic gates.

01707 886 887 - 07946 843 587 - www.securi-doors.co.uk We service, repair, manufacture and install industrial doors, roller shutters, mechanical doors, security doors and other types of security installations.

Visit: www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk - Tel: 01442 253 341 Email: info@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk - Tel: 07486 394 858

Sales, lettings and acquisitions of industrial / logistics, office, retail and other related property matters

We Lay Nature Beneath your feet Flooring and Carpentry Specialists Family run Business since 1976

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Based in Hertford, we are an independently owned ﬁnancial planning company dedicated to the provision of personal, professional & objectively-driven advice. We offer independent ﬁnancial advice to private & corporate clients, along with providing advice to charities & managing trust funds.

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Helping you make better financial decisions. We offer a full range of financial services and mortgage solutions to help guide you through your financial journey. Our financial advisers, mortgage advisers and investment team have a broad knowledge base and also specialise in areas of complexity enabling them to utilise each other’s skills and knowledge to provide you with the best possible financial advice.

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Cartwrights is a highly dedicated team of specialist accountants with expertise in all areas of ﬁnancial management, accounting and taxation, and business support services. As an established company, we are accustomed to working with a range of business clients, including local owner-managed businesses and start-ups, as well as individual clients who are looking to make the most of their personal wealth.

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ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Structural Engineers & Architects

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The Carnival Blind Company manufactures and supplies to the retail, commercial and trade markets. We have an extensive selection of blinds on display in our Letchworth showroom. Since winning the North Herts New Business of the Year award in 2000 Gill Bowles and her team have built on their early success by providing a personal service to customers.

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MICHAEL EVANS & CO. IS A HIGHLY MOTIVATED FIRM OF CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS OFFERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY INDUSTRIES.

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Harold Benjamin Solicitors, the leading North West London real estate specialists, with a lot more... we can assist you with planning and property development, commercial property and finance, residential property, dispute resolution and private client matters.

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS & TRAINING

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We offer workstation assessments by our qualiﬁed DSE assessors in the Hertfordshire area. With personal recommendations for products from multiple suppliers. Please contact us for further information.

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We pride ourselves in delivering unrivalled customer service that starts from your ﬁrst visit to our showroom through to the delivery and installation of your furniture

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REMOVALS-DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL / STORAGE We offer a professional, caring and personalised removal services underpinned with years of industry experience.

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS We promise to beat any quote from any ‘self storage’ company

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Established in 1985 Welwyn Garden Alarms Limited are a NSI (NACOSS) Gold security installer

We supply, ﬁt and maintain:

• Intruder Alarms • Fire Alarms • Access Control • CCTV • Automated Gates • Integrated Systems • Electrical Installations For further information or to arrange a no-obligation visit then please call us on 01707 266306 Hatﬁeld Park. Hatﬁeld, Herts. AL9 5NB Email – admin@welwyngardenalarms.co.uk Website – www.welwyngardenalarms.co.uk

Securi Doors Services Ltd service, repair, manufacture and install industrial doors, roller shutters, mechanical doors, security doors and other types of security installations for both commercial and domestic premises. We are a family run business providing a reliable, ‘local’ service to Welwyn Garden City (WGC), Hatﬁeld, Hertfordshire (Herts), Bedfordshire (Beds) at very competitive rates. 01707 886 887 - 07946 843 587 www.securi-doors.co.uk - info@securi-doors.co.uk

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Absolute Signs and Graphics was founded in 2013 as a refreshing antidote to the traditional sign manufacturer. We specialise in brand implementation and signage & graphic roll outs.

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SECURITY SERVICES Amthal Security 1 Executive Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1 4TA Tel No : 01727 854 231 Web Site : www.amthal.co.uk E-Mail : info@amthal.co.uk

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SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES

www.abbeylaw.org T: 01727 839162 Abbey Law is a friendly and approachable law ﬁrm in St Albans, Hertfordshire offering a full range of legal services delivered in a language you understand and for fees you can afford. Elderly Client • Conveyancing • Family law • Litigation • Immigration • Power of Attorney • Wills and probate

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Braddon & Snow Solicitors is a Hertfordshire based High Street ﬁrm with experienced staff working across the disciplines of property, family & matrimonial, corporate & commercial, civil litigation, wills, probate and trusts.

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STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS

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Helping & Supporting families for over 25 years. Our friendly, specialist team regularly provides no-nonsense advice on family issues, we pride ourselves on communicating clearly, working ﬂexibly, understanding what you’re going through and supporting you in the best way we can. 12 Station Road, Watford WD17 1EG Tel: 01923 234 400 Emergency: 02039 355 999

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Neves Solicitors Tollgate House, 69-71 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 2SL Tel No: 01582 715 234 Email: info@nevesllp.co.uk Website: www.nevesllp.co.uk Teaco Associates Limited 35 Green Lane, Northwood, Middlesex. HA6 2PX Tel No : 01923 824 422 Web Site : www.teacoassociates.co.uk E-Mail : hello@teacoassociates.co.uk

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Wason Male & Wagland LLP Solicitors

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Structural Engineer’s Reports - Structural Calculations Building Regulations - Subsidence Specialists Insurance Claims - Expert Witnesses – Party Wall Surveyors The Stables, The Grove, Pipers Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire, AL5 1AJ

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TRAINING

IT Training - Consultancy - Development Enliten IT specialise in classroom based (hands-on instructor led) tailored training courses on Microsoft and Adobe technologies. We provide organisations with professional, cost effective, software training throughout the UK. Onsite (we come to your ofﬁces) and Online courses are also available.

Training Courses Microsoft Ofﬁce / O365 Adobe CC Oracle 11g Asta Powerproject 14 AutoCAD / Corel / Quark Articulate VMWare Web Design

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TRAINING & EDUCATION - CONSULTANTS / PROVIDERS / SERVICES

Boost your knowledge with City & Guilds & BPEC approved courses CK Assessment and Training Ltd are a well-established company, working in partnership with Hertford Regional College we are able to offer funded qualifications in all aspects of Plumbing and Gas, including City & Guilds Plumbing qualifications at levels 2 & 3. Plus Qualifications in Domestic, Commercial, Catering & LPG Gas, we have excellent training facilities and experienced and friendly staff to guide you through every step of your qualification.

Wason Male & Wagland LLP is a leading Hertfordshire law firm with a pioneering heritage dating back to 1937 and a resolute focus on its core sectors and clients; providing expert legal advice to businesses, families and individuals. We are an independent firm of highly qualified lawyers and paralegals. We’re friendly, flexible and always on hand to help. T: 01707 664 888

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Our Training Centre offers a variety of courses and opportunities in the ﬁelds of plumbing, gas and renewables. We are the modern property law firm taking the stress out of moving home. Conveyancer committed to taking care of the legal side of getting you into your dream home as quickly as possible – with no hidden fees. We provide the best customer service in the industry, combined with modern day processes and technology to ensure you are kept updated, informed and stress-free!

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

PDT Global Building Inclusion Globally PDT Global is a worldwide diversity and inclusion training company.

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WINDOW FILMS Albright Window Films Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP2 7ES Tel No : 0800 0029 452 Mob No : 01442 531 231 Web Site : www.awindowfilms.co.uk E-Mail : sales@awindowfilms. co.uk

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

The perfect venue for your meetings and events A unique conference venue, the perfect location for a board meeting, away day, or team building activities! • 30 minutes from London • A former Royal Residence • 33 meeting rooms for up to 300 people • 10 historic function rooms • 190 bedrooms • Beautiful gardens • World class speakers through Ashridge Executive Education Ashridgehouse

Ashridge House Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1NS ashridgehouse.org.uk Email: events@ashridge.hult.edu Tel: +44 (0) 1442 841027

Our practitioners have between them, over 35 years experience as Trust & Estate Practitioners and Will Writers. We are a niche local ﬁrm specialising in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Probate applications, Intestacies and related administration, Inheritance Tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputy Orders and Conveyancing. We are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

A local accredited company you can trust

Unit 7 New Wellbury Business Park, Hexton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 3BP

www.newdimension.co.uk

Tel: 01462 769812 Email: exhibit@newdimension.co.uk

New Dimension has been established for over 30 years designing and constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients based in the UK, Europe, USA and Middle East.  Exhibition stand design  Exhibition stand construction  Exhibition Stand delivery and installation  Exhibition Stands from £5,000 to £150,000.  All sizes and budgets.  Located North of London, close to the M25 & motorway network  Easy access to all the UK venues. 27

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Commercial Property & Maintenance Services

ASBESTOS SURVEYS & REMOVAL

BUILDERS / BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES / ROOFING / CONSTRUCTION

Absolute Asbestos Surveys Ltd is an independent company providing services to both domestic and commercial properties throughout the UK. We are fully insured and are very happy to forward details upon request.

All surveys are fully compliant to HSG264. WE LISTEN. We learn about your requirements. WE GET TO WORK. After discussing your needs, we will inform you of our recommendations. WE DELIVER. We will ensure your project is completed on time and you are 100% satisﬁed.

www.absoluteasbestossurveys.co.uk Book a FREE Quote, Call us on 0808 178 9734 or 01767 683654

Amianto are a team of asbestos specialists, located in Welwyn Garden City experienced in both domestic and commercial asbestos removal and asbestos management services.

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At Monk and Smith Building Contractors, we understand that your new home is an expression of your needs, tastes and priorities. We have over 30 years’ experience in the building trade and much of our work is from recommendation from past customers and architects. We fully manage all building projects we undertake including extensions, renovations, new builds, conversions, and conservation, listed building repairs.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ST. ALBANS

BUSINESS CENTRES / PARK MANAGEMENT

BUILDERS LTD Based in London Colney providing building services in St Albans, Hertfordshire and North London. 5% discount to all London Colney residents St Albans Builders are your number one choice for House Building from design to completion, Extensions and Refurbishment. Our tradesmen are fully qualiﬁed and always provide quality workmanship. All our building services are fully insured and guaranteed for your peace of mind. NHBC Registered.

JAMES HENDERSON WWW.WINGBURYBUSINESSVILLAGE.CO.UK

All with air conditioning, CCTV & electric security gates, ample parking & variable terms. Now with emergency back-up 150 KVA generator, on-site bed & breakfast, & Wi-Fi facility. Dedicated internet connection fibre link. Renewable green photovoltaic electricity. Now with on site 20ft steel containers to rent.

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OFFICE: 0800 5677843 TEL: 01727 769483 www.stalbansbuilders.com info@stalbansbuilders.com BUILDING CONTRACTORS & BUILDING SERVICES

CONSULTANCY, SURVEYS & DESIGN

We a multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the delivery of sustainable, innovative, and practical building services and design solutions. We have vast experience in the environmental services sector and we provide a professional and tailored service to our clients. T: 01992 552 111 • E: simon@gbuild.co.uk • W: www.gbuild.co.uk

Weltech Business Centre Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. AL7 2AA Tel No: 01707 336 969 Email: enquiries@weltech.org.uk Website: www.weltech.org.uk

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CARPENTERS / JOINERS

CARPENTRY 07956 543 584

M S Carpentry & Joinery is a well established carpentry company that has built up an excellent reputation. I pride myself on my commitment to provide a professional and efﬁcient service.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES Electrical Contracting

CLEANING SERVICES

AB Woolley Cleaning Services

www.abwoolleycare.co.uk

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ELECTRICIANS

T: 01923 709 480 • M: 07841 079 479 When you hire us for your domestic or commercial cleaning, you will have the most complete, most thorough professional services available! We customize the cleaning of your home or business to meet your needs and expectations. Our services are available for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time cleanings.

Electrician Electrical Excellence Without Shocking Charges  Domestic & Commercial Work  Fully Insured

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All work compliant with British Standard 7671 & Part P of the building regulations.

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Usaﬁ Cleaning Services Ltd

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We have been providing a high standard of electrical services, to domestic, commercial, industrial & property management clients for over 35 years.

FLOORING

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www.aandaﬂooring.co.uk - info@aandaﬂooring.co.uk

Liquid Waste Disposal and Drainage Solutions Established for over 20 years and rapidly expanding DMS has the experience and the up to date equipment to solve your liquid waste and drainage needs.

ELECTRIC GATE INSTALLERS At Castle Gates we strive to create the best ﬁrst impression to your home and business. We are well established, and fully qualiﬁed installers of all forms of domestic & commercial automatic gates.

Visit: www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk - Tel: 01442 253 341 Email: info@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk - Tel: 07486 394 858

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS / DISTRIBUTORS / ENGINEERS

ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Commercial & Domestic Fire Alarms / Security Alarms / Lighting / Fuse Board Replacements / Domestic Rewiring Data Cabling / Power Distribution / Access Control / Solar / & Much More!

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We are a family run, independent company with many years experience.

Carpet  Laminate  LVT  Hardwood  Vinyl We Lay Nature Beneath your feet Flooring and Carpentry Specialists Family run Business since 1976

www.criterionﬂooring.co.uk 01442 822799

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Carpets, Woods & Vinyls, LVT Domestic, Contract, Government Installation.

Wood Floor Sanding and Reﬁnishing Call the Pro’s now! www.osbornewoodcare.com - 01462 681 451 - 07877 840218

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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Russell Martin Flooring & Carpet Cleaning Professional & Reliable Service Mob: 07775 728 700 E: russ1980@live.co.uk

Interior / Exterior Painting & Decorating Prompt Reliable Service - Fully Guaranteed Tel: 01462 456 089 • Mobile: 07889 194 569 Email: tontoswainy@btinternet.co.uk - Email: l.less@btinternet.co.uk

Call us today on: 020 8346 0968 info@timberzone.co.uk • www.timberzone.co.uk Elstree Road, Hertfordshire, WD6 3EE We offer perfect real wood flooring London services that inspire awe and appreciation at the very first sight. Working together with a team of insightful architects and creative designers, we try to engineer the kind of floor that is right for your house. In that, we create a balance between the technicality and aesthetics. Our services are available in Herts, Essex, Surrey, Bucks & London and other parts of the UK.

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

PEST CONTROL We offer an efﬁcient and professional service. Our team has the experience to deal with any pest control issue and the ability to service contracts in East Hertfordshire, London and surrounding areas, you need look no further for all your pest control needs.

We have an extensive range of kitchens, bathrooms, tiles and ﬂooring and also offer plumbing & heating services. Our aim is to provide a personal service to our local customers offering outstanding products & services to suit any taste and budget.

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E: info@roystonkandb.co.uk T: 01763 245888

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WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED PLUMBING COMPANY WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERTISE AND A SUPERB RANGE OF SERVICES WE CAN OFFER YOU.

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Patios  Crazy Paving  Walling  Fencing Turﬁng  Block paving  Driveways Shed Bases  Free Estimates

Services: • PLUMBING • BOILERS • CENTRAL HEATING MEZZANINE FLOORS/OFFICE PARTITIONING/ SUSPENDED CEILINGS/RACKING & SHELVING

The OPS Partnership, your local supplier for all types of racking, shelving and warehouse equipment. From a few replacement parts to a full layout, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Boilerman Herts has over 30 years’ experience in the installation, repair & maintenance of gas boilers and central heating systems. Our team also provides a range of other services, from power flushing to the fitting of bathroom fixtures. We serve domestic and commercial clients in and around the Hertfordshire and North London areas.

Tel: 01992 504 731 • Mob: 07831 664 498

Our small, family run business offer a vast range of services to meet our clients needs. Our mission is client satisfaction from start to end.

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07517 666 917 PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Painting & decorating/ plaster repairs, 30 years experience, High quality workmanship, Free estimates & colour consultation. E: mbdecorations1@hotmail.co.uk

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES ROOFING

A Parker Scaffolding Ltd 0800 970 9396 - aparkerscaffolding@hotmail.co.uk

R.P.B. Building And Roofing Contractors 14 Danescroft, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG6 4RP Tel No : 01462 678 722 Web Site : www.rpbbuilding.com E-Mail : bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com

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www.rbslimited.com E-mail : info@rbslimited.com Call Us : 01462 337097

SALES & LETTINGS

For a Free Sales & Letting Valuation Please Call:

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Sure Sales & Lettings Watford, differ from many other residential sales & lettings agents as we are Landlords ourselves and understand how important the service provided is. We set up our agency to provide the service to a high standard as we expected it to be provided to ourselves.

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS

With over 80 years experience in the scaffolding industry, RBS Ltd are a family run business, we offer professional and reliable scaffolding services to both the domestic and commercial sector. Our experienced team are CISRS qualiﬁed and we have strict company health and safety policies, operating safely and considerately has always been our main focus.

S + D Scaffolding

Covering all Herts - Commercial & Industrial Competitive Rates - No Job Too Big Or Small

Tel: 01992 469 756 - Mob: 07836 540 746 Email: sefmarsh@hotmail.com

STEEL & GATE MANUFACTURERS

We are a bespoke Wrought Iron specialist manufacturer covering Hertfordshire, Cambridge and Essex. We are a well established, reliable and family run business based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. Projects of any size, scale and dimension from Cathedral’s to small dwellings: • Tube & ﬁtting • Supply, deliver & erection • Adaptation • Dismantling & clearance • Site Projects • Health & Safety regulation compliant • Monoﬂex sheeting & netting • Residential / Commercial • Fully Insured • Long & Short Term Hire

Specialist Services • Temporary roofs • Staircases & steps • Birdcages - Stages • Bridges - Walkways

Standard Services • Chimney Stack Scaffold • Extensions • Re-decorating • Fascia & sofﬁt • Loft conversion • Restoration

Free service & Quotations

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ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385 or email ads@mediachameleon.co.uk

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES STRUCTURAL STEELWORK & MOBILE WELDING

SURVEYORS- QUANTITY An established multi-disciplinary construction and development management consultancy

01727 821 587 - admin@bournewp.co.uk - www.bournewp.co.uk

M: 07854 841480 T: 02038 085 209

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Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7JB

WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING

THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RUBBISH REMOVAL COMPANY

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ALL ASPECTS OF WELDING AND FABRICATING We are based in Hertfordshire but cover the whole of London & the south east. Services include:- Structural Steelwork • Mobile Welding • Gates & Railings • Steel Fabrication & more.

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Weltech Business Centre provides a serviced professional working environment and offers versatile business units in a variety of sizes suitable for start-up businesses as well as established companies, with 24/7 365 days a year access and ample parking. Our Virtual Ofﬁce Services are available for businesses of all sizes. Meeting rooms are also available to be booked independently. We look forward to welcoming you to view our facilities and discuss your business needs with a member of our friendly and efﬁcient team.

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Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 2AA

Tel: 01707 336 969 Fax: 01707 372 964

s e t i s b We for Business

In these days of E-Commerce, online advertising and marketing, eBay, sales sites and more, most small businesses are aware of the necessity for a well constructed, attractive and useful website, but surprisingly there are many SME’s out there who still have not utilized the internet as a sales and marketing tool for their company, and even more who are paying high fees for websites which are hard to manage and worse, don’t always meet the needs of the individual business. In the early days of the World Wide Web, technology was new and the processors were clunky, so you needed skilled developers to develop and deploy a website. These are traditionally very expensive, and have led to the evolution of new tools with which to create your websites and upload them to your provider, although they still required a certain level of design skill to ensure the websites looked professional.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (CMS) Content Management Systems have been developed so that companies without in-house internet related technical expertise can actually manage their own websites content without the need for a web designer. They allow for changes and additions to be made by the website owner rather than an expensive website designer. The Benefits Include: • Changes and additions can be made by your company instantaneously when required without requiring an agreed schedule with an outside website designer or needless delays. • A reduction in the number of people needing to have input to the website. • A more concise, streamlined authoring procedure. • Consistency in style and content. • More relevant, user friendly site navigation. • Better fl exibility.

• The ability to author the site from a variety of decentralized locations. • Author control avoiding unnecessary information duplication. • User controlled capacity for growth. • Massively reduced costs after initial set up. CMS sites are available with or without SEO (Search Engine Optimization) services depending on what you need the site to do. For some, the website will be advertised clearly and used by regular customers. For others, rankings on the major search engines and ease of fi nding is paramount, and this is where a cost effective SEO service really comes in to its own. While in some instances it is necessary to perform on-going, long term SEO for sought after keywords, it isn’t always a requirement. In the case of sought after terms for example ‘Business Gas’ or ‘Business Electricity’, this need for ongoing SEO is obvious. The main points here are hard to pinpoint, as Google regularly change the algorithms they use to structure results, but in our experience, look at: • Website Structure and Navigation. • Website Content – relevance and interest. • Key words / subject use (do not overuse keywords unless it fi ts the content). • Backlinks - relevant directory websites. • Backlinks - other relevant websites, forums and blogs. Properly done, these points can make your website work in the way you need it to. Look for an SEO company who are able to advise on the most effective and cost effective ways to achieve this, and do check the pricing structure as many organizations insist on a monthly fee rather than campaign pricing, so it pays to do your research.

COMPUTER, IT, & TELECOMS SALES & SUPPORT

Computer, IT, & Telecoms Sales & Support

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

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If your device breaks, don’t panic. Our trained technicians will repair your device quickly & efﬁciently. Many repairs can be completed within 20 minutes!

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M: 0771 9431 534 T: 01442 890 969 WE CAN HELP! NO FIX NO FEE! 90-DAY WARRANTY!

We at Tring Computer Repairs offer a wide-range of IT services to customers in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Greater London. Call us for a friendly chat to see how we can help with your IT needs - whether you’re a company or a householder. Mon - Sat: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: Emergencies

IT SUPPORT

Sigma Office Ltd Your I.T. Dept for 2019 ? Sigma Office take the pain out of IT for businesses. We focus on old standards of local personal service with the latest hardware and software. Call Sigma Office to give your business hi-tech support with a personal touch.

www.sigma-office.net

Phone: 01462 742783 COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES

email: info@sigma-office.net

TELECOMS EQUIPMENT / INSTALLATION

THOUGHT LTD

Managed IT Services & Support

Cyber Security specialist • Microsoft 0365 Hosted Exchange Email • Automated Backups Cloud Services • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

We are Business Telecoms specialists offering consultancy & installation services. Est 1995. 0800 1830 999 david.cox@4-thought.co.uk Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AY

COMPUTER, IT, & TELECOMS SALES & SUPPORT Company Telecoms We provide the most competitive prices for award-winningcloud telephony solutions. We supply and install a number of solutions for business telephone systems, SIP & VoIP. Friendly local engineers.

Tel: 01707 519000 60 Runsley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NJ

WEB SITE DESIGNERS www.netrixinternet.co.uk

Tel: 020 8736 4088

Your website is an asset of your company and at Netrix Ltd we deliver exceptional online experiences across platforms and devices from websites to mobile apps.

The Hertfordshire Business Website www.hertsbusinessesdirectory.co.uk To Advertise Your Company Online Contact Our Experienced Sales Team Today.

CORPORATE CLOTHING & GIFTS

Corporate Clothing & Gifts

CLOTHING / WORKWEAR

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We are young, ambitious and independent. AVM Workwear and Embroidery Limited is a team composed of friends aiming to achieve great results. Our knowledge and 13 years of experience allows us to create products of premier quality at affordable prices, therefore we take the knowledge and the experience as the main principles of AVM Workwear and Embroidery Limited.

Workwear Essentials Mainrock House, Southdown Industrial Estate, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 1PW Tel No : 01582 462 120 Web Site : www.workwearessentials.com E-Mail : production@workwearessentials.com

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Risk

ASSESSMENTS

In any work environment, current HSE regulations mean a variety of risk assessments will need to be carried out and regularly reviewed to ensure you are compliant with all safety rules. Fire safety risk assessments for example can be spot checked by your local fi re department and need to be kept as a written record (if you have 5 or more employees) and updated on a regular basis. Obvious health and safety assessments are equally important, and things like employee pregnancy, disability or procedures should also be assessed even in simple offi ce environments. The HSE website carries vital information and useful guides on how to carry out a risk assessment on any potential hazard which may pose the risk of harm to your employees and customers. Five steps to risk assessment aims to help you assess health and safety risks.

A risk assessment is an important step in protecting your workers and your business, as well as complying with the law. It helps you focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace – the ones with the potential to cause harm. In many instances, straightforward measures can readily control risks, for example, ensuring spillages are cleaned up promptly so people do not slip or cupboard drawers kept closed to ensure people do not trip. For most, that means simple, cheap and effective measures to ensure your most valuable asset – your workforce – is protected. The law does not expect you to eliminate all risk, but you are required to protect people as far as is ‘reasonably practicable’. This guide tells you how to achieve that with minimum fuss. This is not the only way to do a risk assessment, there are other methods that work well, particularly for more complex risks and circumstances. However, we believe this method is the most straightforward

for most organisations. What is risk assessment? A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures. Accidents and ill health can ruin lives and affect your business if output is lost, machinery is damaged, insurance costs increase or you have to go to court. You are legally required to assess the risks in your workplace so you must put plans in place to control risks. How to assess the risks in your workplace Don’t overcomplicate the process. In many companys, the risks are well known and the necessary control measures are easy to apply. You probably already know whether, for example, you have employees who move heavy loads and so could harm their backs, or where people are most likely to slip or trip. If so, check that you have taken reasonable precautions to avoid injury. If you run a small organisation and you are confi dent you understand what’s involved, you can do the assessment yourself. You don’t have to be a health and safety expert. Download the Risk Assessment and Policy template from the HSE website. If you work in a larger organisation, you could ask a health and safety adviser to help you. If you are not confi dent, get help from someone who is competent. In all cases, you should make sure that you involve your staff or their representatives in the process. They will have useful information about how the work is done that will make your assessment of the risk more thorough and effective. But remember, you are responsible for seeing that the assessment is carried out properly. When thinking about your risk assessment, remember: • A hazard is anything that may cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity, working from ladders, an open drawer, etc. • The risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody could be harmed by these and other hazards, together with an indication of how serious the harm could be.

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if the work I do tends to vary a lot, or I (or my employees) move from one site to another? Identify the hazards you can reasonably expect and assess the risks from them. This general assessment should stand you in good stead for the majority of your work. Where you do take on work or a new site that is different, cover any new or different hazards with a specifi c assessment. You do not have to start from scratch each time. What if I share a workplace? Tell the other employers and self-employed people there about any risks your work could cause them, and what precautions you are taking. Also, think about the risks to your own workforce from those who share your workplace. Do my employees have responsibilities? Yes. Employees have legal responsibilities to co-operate with their employer’s efforts to improve health and safety (eg they must wear protective equipment when it is provided), and to look out for each other. What if one of my employee’s circumstances change? You’ll need to look again at the risk assessment. You are required to carry out a specifi c risk assessment for new or expectant mothers, as some tasks (heavy lifting or work with chemicals for example) may not be appropriate. If an employee develops a disability then you are required to make reasonable adjustments. People returning to work following major surgery may also have particular requirements. If you put your mind to it, you can almost always fi nd a way forward that works for you and your employees. What if I have already assessed some of the risks? If, for example, you use hazardous chemicals and you have already assessed the risks to health and the precautions you need to take under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), you can consider them ‘checked’ and move on. Supplied by www.hse.gov.uk

HEALTH & SAFETY / HEALTH & WELL BEING

Health & Safety / Health & Well Being

AMBULANCE SERVICE

FIRST AID TRAINING

Hearts First Ambulance Service is a well-established private ambulance service, specialising in long distance repatriation UK & Europe wide patient transport services on the recommended Foreign & Commonwealth Ofﬁce (FCO) list. We have a twenty year history of providing services to both the NHS & private sector. We specialise in arranging a full repatriation service whether it requires transportation by land or air. We also arrange medical escorts for commercial ﬂights.

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Hearts First Aid Training Ltd. offers a fully inclusive approach to training that deals realistically with first aid, health, safety and pre-hospital care issues, tailored to meet the individual needs of its clients. HFAT has a fully equipped Training Centre with modern up-to-date training equipment for all levels of courses. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR LIST OF COURSES!! All training staff are Qualsafe registered, qualified teacher/trainers and all have many years of real operational experience in their field, ensuring top class realistic, comprehensive training across a wide variety of industry recognised courses. We are a Qualsafe registered training centre and all our FOOD & HYGIENE courses provide course booklets and a Qualsafe nationally recognised certificate.

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Highly experienced ﬁre safety engineers

From supplying high-quality alarms and ﬁre extinguishers to emergency lighting installations and ﬁre suppression system repairs, we have got you covered. The team at ALV Fire Protection has the skills and experience to protect your business against the risk of fire. We also fit safety equipment for estate agents.

FOOD & HYGIENE Bilimway Training & Consultancy

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HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS Morgan HSS Stanmore Business & Innovation Centre, Howard Road, Stanmore Place, • Health & Safety Consultancy/Auditing London. HA7 1GB • Fire Risk Management Services Accident Incident Investigations Tel•No : 0208&731 5269 • IOSH Managing & Working Safely Training Web Site2015 : www.morganhss.co.uk • CDM Principal Designer Services E-Mail : wayne@morganhss.co.uk • Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) t: 020 8731 5269 • m: 07702 907 897 e: wayne@morganhss.co.uk • www.morganhss.co.uk

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Staff, stock, market – all things which can have an enormous bearing on your business successes, but a sobering picture has been painted recently about the affect on business of poor disaster planning. A vast majority of businesses who have not planned properly and are affected by ‘disaster’ fail to recover in the year after the event. Terrorist action, natural disasters like storm damage or flooding, as well as fraud, unexpected loss or fire can all have a catastrophic effect on the small business, and while there is no way to reduce the risk of a hurricane or earthquake (fortunately unlikely to affect us here in the Home Counties), good planning can mitigate some of the worst long term damage in the event of a problem occurring. For smaller businesses, it is unlikely you will have multiple premises to worry about, or huge stocks which cannot be replaced, so put together a simple plan and make sure all key employees know and understand how to implement it in order to minimize disruption for clients, staff and day to day business. Continuity is key to keeping the business running, even at a skeleton level, until you are able to put your recovery plan into place. WHEN WRITING YOUR PLAN, ASSESS RISKS SUCH AS: • Fire / Flooding • Communications / Equipment Failure • Legal Action • Terrorism Threats • Product Defects / Issues • Supply Failure

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customers in the event of disaster, ensuring this is securely stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Plan a communication strategy – who and how are your priorities and how can you prevent losing important clients? How long can your business survive for example if you rely on telesales staff or customers using your website? EMPLOYEES – make sure they will be protected from injury or financial loss via insurances and proper Health and Safety procedures in the event of an emergency. Make sure all staff understands Health and Safety Procedure thoroughly. Standard Health and Safety Legislation means you must ensure your employees: • Understand evacuation procedure. • Understand fire policy and what to do if a colleague is injured or taken ill. It is also a good idea to ensure that no crucial information is held by one single person. Skill sharing means that in the event of any disaster, you should have a back up person responsible for each task. INSURANCE - Acts of Nature are not always covered by business insurance, and some do not cover Acts of Terrorism. Make sure you have ample insurance to cover not only loss or damage to premises, but also stock, equipment, salaries and resources. Do ensure your policy is updated to include any improvements made or new technologies installed.

Organise a comprehensive list of important contacts, and keep a copy somewhere off premises so that you can contact crucial suppliers and

HOTELS, CONFERENCING, CATERING & HOSPITALITY / CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT

Hotels, Conferencing, Catering & Hospitality / Corporate Entertainment

CATERERS

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Silver Palate We are bespoke Caterers who cater for corporate events throughout Herts & North London. New Deli shop open at 7 Vaughan Road.

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CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING

In a unique setting in over 1000 acres of Country Park, Southgate Hockey Centre offers an outstanding venue for conferences & events. Full on-site catering, licensed bar & hot and cold menus available.

MITRE SUITE VENUE HIRE & STADIUM HIRE AT BISHOP’S STORTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB We have some great venue hire options available for all occasions. Our Spacious function room has a capacity of 250 & we offer party packages. The ProKit Stadium is the ideal venue if you wish to stage a football match.

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CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES

A conference or dinner is more than just a meeting of people. It’s about location, planning and communication. Here at Knebworth we understand this and work with you to bring these elements together to ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible

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Pendley Manor Hotel Cow Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 5QY Tel No : 01442 891 891 Web Site : www.pendley-manor.co.uk E-Mail : sales@pendley-manor.co.uk

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ENTERTAINERS / ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES

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SOP International Orland House, Mead Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire. SG13 7AT Tel No : 01992 584 466 Web Site : www.sopinternational.com E-Mail : info@sopinternational.com

TOURISM

Water Balls • Mixed Toy Rides • Bungee Trampolines • Giant Inﬂatables Whether it is a short-notice romantic weekend in Paris or a long planned-for lifetime’s ambition fullfiled such as a visit to the Galapagos To us, nothing is too much trouble.

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS The only members’ club in Welwyn & Hatfield. Playing, corporate & social memberships available. Fantastic true, free-draining greens on an excellent year-round course. Green fees available at this fantastic members’ club, which is welcoming to all members & Visitors.

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Welwyn Garden City Golf Club David Spring - General Manager

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HOTELS / CONFERENCE CENTRES & FACILITIES

T: 01582 792105 • E: reception@aubreypark.co.uk • www.aubreypark.co.uk Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7AF

Aubrey Park Hotel is an independent four-star hotel surrounded in 9 acres of woodland. Comprised of 137 bedrooms, 9 meeting rooms & a AA rosette award winning restaurant they are able to host meetings, weddings, & events as well as overnight guests. In October 2016, they opened the state-of-the-art conference & events venue, the Oak Suite.

HOTELS, CONFERENCING, CATERING & HOSPITALITY / CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT

Value for Money Conference rates include room hire, full catering options and all the essential conference equipment and stationery

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT CONFERENCE OR MEETING VENUE? Ware Priory is where the past and present unite. The Priory itself is a venue steeped in atmosphere with period architecture dating back to medieval times. Adjacent to the Priory is Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lea our modern, spacious venue with all the latest high-tech facilities.

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MARKETING, PRINTING & DESIGN

Marketing, Printing & Design

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES

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PRINTING & COPYING / DIGITAL PRINT / GRAPHIC DESIGN & ALLIED SERVICES

Litho & Digital Printing • Signs • Print Finishing

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ACAS

for Small Businesses One of the biggest assets for any small business will be the staff, but for a small business owner, HR can be a time consuming and complex fi eld to manage. Whether you are looking to hire new employees, train the ones you have or deal with HR issues, for small businesses without an integral HR department, ACAS can be an essential service. ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) are an excellent resource for small business owners. Their website has a wealth of Code of Practice advice and template policy guides to help employers with issues from disciplinary procedure and grievances to good working practice, pay disputes, and much more. There are also employer network forums, online tailored training courses and an invaluable helpline (0300 123 1100) which can be accessed by employers or staff for advice on all issues, best practice and how to ensure you operate your

company recruitment and HR within legal guidelines. In the case of non resolution of issues, ACAS also offer an individual conciliation service. This can be used by anyone intending to lodge a claim with an Employment Tribunal. Any potential claim must be fl agged to ACAS although the service is not mandatory. ACAS will attempt to help you to reach a mutually agreeable solution before a Tribunal can be involved. This can help both employees and businesses avoid the stress, cost and potential consequences of using the tribunal system and offer a faster resolution. This early conciliation service can be accessed up until a hearing date in the event of no resolution, giving employees and companies every available opportunity to solve the problem before this point. For more information, help or advice, visit www.acas.org.uk or call 0300 123 1100 to talk to an ACAS advisor.

RECRUITMENT, HR & TRAINING, SCHOOLS

Recruitment, HR & Training, Schools

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Transport, Delivery & Vehicle Services

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LIGHT HAULAGE

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DUNSTABLE SECURITY SERVICES Comprehensive Security 01582 667 611 www.comprehensivesecurity.co.uk

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ONGAR STEEL & GATE MANUFACTURERS Classic Wrought Iron Company 01279 835 202 / 07785 518 437 www.classic-wrought-iron.co.uk

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AYLESBURY BUSINESS CENTRES / PARK MANAGEMENT James Henderson 01296 688 423 / 07802 737 765 www.wingburybusinessvillage.co.uk

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BUSHEY HEATH ELECTRICIANS AK-UK Electrician Ltd 0208 421 8419 / 07976 428 299 www.akuk.co.uk

EAST BARNET INTERNET MARKETING Purple Dove Media 0208 447 4548 www.purpledovemedia.com

ELSTREE FLOORING Timberzone Wood Flooring 0208 346 0968 www.timberzone.co.uk WEB SITE DESIGNERS Netrix Ltd 0208 736 4088 www.netrixinternet.co.uk

HARPENDEN BISHOP’S STORTFORD CLOTHING / WORKWEAR AVM Workwear & Embroidery Ltd 01279 653 816 www.avmworkwear.co.uk CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES The Mitre Suite. Bishop’s Stortford Football Club 01279 306 456 www.bsfc.co.uk Weston Business Centres 01279 874 111 www.weston-business-centres.com ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS/DISTRIBUTORS/ ENGINEERS ANR Electrical Ltd 01279 503 337 www.anr-electrical.co.uk MARKETING & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Cranmore Digital Consulting Limited 07792 648 631 www.cranmoredigital.co.uk NOTARIAL SERVICES AKW Robins 01279 507 355 www.notarypublicessex.co.uk SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS Kidd Scaffolding 01279 653 345 / 07815 078 890 www.abbottscaffolding.com

BOREHAMWOOD SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES EU Signs Ltd 0203 375 2100 www.eusigns.co.uk

BOXMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES JGK Financial Management 07980 264048 www.jgkfinancialmanagement.com

BROXBOURNE HEALTH CLUBS The Hertfordshire Spa 01992 440 312 07501 392 195 www.thehertfordshirespa.co.uk TRAINING & EDUCATION - CONSULTANTS /

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HATFIELD LOCKSMITHS GJ Locksmiths 01707 515 510 / 07774 866 333 www.gjlocksmithshatfield.co.uk SECURITY SERVICES Welwyn Garden Alarms Ltd 01707 266 306 www.welwyngardenalarms.co.uk

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HITCHIN ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Goodridge Accountants Ltd 07884 430 741 BUILDING CONTRACTORS & BUILDING SERVICES Green Building Design Consultants 01992 552111 www.gbuild.co.uk COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES Konnetix 01462 411 269 www.konnetix.com EXHIBITION SERVICES New Dimension Exhibitions Ltd 01462 769 812 www.newdimension.co.uk PAINTERS & DECORATORS Alan Swain Painter & Decorator 01462 456 089 / 07889 194 569 SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS RBS Ltd 01462 337 097 www.rbslimited.com SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES Absolute Signs & Graphics Ltd 0203 078 8000 www.absolutesg.co.uk

HODDESDON ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Sole Concepts Ltd 01992 446 250 www.soleconcepts.co.uk SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS S And D Scaffolding 01992 469 756 07836 540 746 SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES Braddon & Snow Solicitors 01992 464 552 www.braddonsnow.co.uk TRAINING Enliten IT 0845 108 5481 www.enliten-it.com

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CAR SALES, VEHICLE SERVICING, WINDSCREENS J Jackson & Partner 01438 812 928 CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES Knebworth House 01438 813 825 www.knebworthhouse.com

LETCHWORTH HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS HR Initiatives Ltd 01438 742 056 www.hrinitiatives.co.uk

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES George Hay Chartered Accountants 01462 708810 / 01767 315 010 www.georgehay.co.uk UHY Hacker Young Chartered Accountants 01462 687333 www.uhy-uk.com BLINDS & AWNINGS Carnival Blind Company Ltd 01462 685 588 www.carnivalblind.co.uk FLOORING Osborne Woodcare 01462 681 451 / 07877 840 218 www.osbornewoodcare.com PRINTING & COPYING/DIGITAL PRINT/ GRAPHIC DESIGN & ALLIED SERVICES Starform Printing Ltd 01462 673 336 www.starformprinting.co.uk SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS A Parker Scaffolding Ltd 0800 970 9396 R.P.B. Building And Roofing Contractors 01462 678 722 www.rpbbuilding.com

DS Ergonomics 0845 262 3226 www.ds-ergonomics.com REMOVALS-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/ STORAGE Trux Storage & Removals 01707 870 488 www.truxremovals.com SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES Wason Male & Wagland LLP Solicitors 01707 664 888 www.wmw-solicitors.co.uk

RADLETT AMBULANCE SERVICE Hearts First Ambulance Service 01923 894 212 www.heartsfirstambulance.co.uk FIRST AID TRAINING Hearts First Aid Training Ltd 01923 894 212 www.heartsfirsttraining.co.uk

RICKMANSWORTH CAR HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN / COACH & MINI BUS HIRE / TAXI / PRIVATE HIRE West 1 Executive Ltd 01923 728 116 west1executive.co.uk

ROYSTON

AIR CONDITIONING / REFRIGERATION A. Wesley Aircon Ltd. Air Conditioning Services 0207 377 0115 / 01462 768 644 / 07850 809 079 www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Taylor & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 01763 248545 www.taylor-and-co.net CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Cater-Hire 07527 054 257 www.caterhirelimited.com COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Ifixit Repairs 01763 869 780 www.ifixitrepairs.com KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Royston Kitchens & Bathrooms 01763 245 888 www.roystonkitchensandbathrooms.co.uk

LONDON COLNEY

SAWBRIDGEWORTH

BUILDERS / BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES / ROOFING / CONSTRUCTION St Albans Builders Ltd 01727 769 483 0800 567 7843 www.stalbansbuilders.com

PEST CONTROL Pest Master 07984 422 553 www.pestmaster.co.uk PLUMBING & HEATING AJC Plumbing & Heating 01279 724 754 www.ajcplumbingheating.co.uk VEHICLE TRANSPORT / RECOVERY Orchard Works Garage Ltd 01279 723 371 www.orchardworksrecovery.uk

LILLEY

NORTH MIMMS DRAIN MAINTENANCE DMS 01707 261 709 07802 484 656 www.drainmaintenanceservices.co.uk

OLD HATFIELD ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Keelings & Jones Hunt Chartered Certified Accountants & Tax Advisors 01707 258844 www.keelingsjoneshunt.co.uk

POTTERS BAR GARAGE SERVICES Potters Bar Mot & Service Centre 01707 241 050 www.pottersbarmot.co.uk OFFICE - EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE / FITTERS

ST ALBANS ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Brevins Ltd 01727 847 494 Lyall Youngman 01582 833 055 WMT 01727 838 255 www.wmtllp.com CAR HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN / COACH & MINI BUS HIRE / TAXI / PRIVATE HIRE Gold Line Taxis 01727 833 333 - www.goldlinetaxis.co.uk CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT /

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STANDON GARAGE SERVICES Herts And Essex Garage Services 01920 823 897 www.hertsandessexgarageservices.co.uk

STANSTEAD ABBOTTS ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES G.F. Gibbs & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 01920 486510 www.gfgibbs.co.uk

STEVENAGE CCM & CX DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS TriPartum Limited 0207 186 0050 www.tripartum.com GARAGE SERVICES M.Hyland Motor Services 01438 726 770/ 221 022 www.mhylandmotorservices.co.uk ROOFING Stuart Jones Roofing 01438 316 151 / 07810 573 609 www.stuartjonesroofing.co.uk SIGNMAKERS/MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES Gel Original Ltd 01438 869 882 www.gel-signs.co.uk VEHICLE HIRE VMS Fleet Management 01438 367 501 www.vmsvehiclehire.co.uk VEHICLE SERVICING & PARTS A1BN Independent BMW Specialists 01438 746 046 www.independentbmwgarage.co.uk

STOTFOLD BREAKDOWN RECOVERY Stotfold Motor Centre 01462 730 222 www.saunders-garage.co.uk

TRING COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Tring Computer Repairs 01442 890 969 / 07719 431 534 www.cletusnze.wixsite.com HOTELS / CONFERENCE CENTRES & FACILITIES Pendley Manor Hotel 01442 891 891 www.pendley-manor.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY - COMMERCIAL Image By Steve 01442 822 875 / 07774 941 423 www.imagebysteve.co.uk

WALTHAM CROSS FIRE PROTECTION ALV Fire Protection Ltd 01992 639 213 / 07796 600 579 www.alvfireprotection.co.uk FOOD & HYGIENE Bilimway Training & Consultancy 07772 594 087 PLUMBING & HEATING Fix-It Property Services 07517 666 917 www.fix-itpropertyservices.co.uk REMOVALS-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/ STORAGE MGD Transport Ltd 01992 308 021 07771 626 462 www.mgdtransportltd.co.uk STRUCTURAL STEELWORK & MOBILE WELDING PM Fabrications 02038 085 209 / 07854 841 480 www.pmfabrications.uk

WARE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS N.ARMES & CO. 01920 487 518 www.narmesandco.co.uk CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES Ware Priory 01920 888 547 / 9 www.warepriory.co.uk ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS/DISTRIBUTORS/ ENGINEERS Mayfield Solutions Limited 01920 438 557 07976 531 917 www.mayfield.solutions LANDSCAPE / PAVING / GARDEN SERVICES / PRODUCTS T.W Fencing & Landscapes 01920 870 937 / 07899 787 161 www.twfencingandlandscaping.co.uk TOURISM In Style Travel 01920 465 950 www.instyletravel.co.uk TRAINING & EDUCATION - CONSULTANTS / PROVIDERS / SERVICES PDT Global 01920 485569 www.pdtglobal.com

WATFORD AIR CONDITIONING Active Air 0203 551 8936 www.activeair.uk.com

BLINDS & AWNINGS Allegro Blinds 01923 440 555 www.allegroblinds.co.uk CLEANING SERVICES AB Woolley Cleaning Services 07841 079 479 www.abwoolleycare.co.uk COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS Smiddy & Company Ltd 01923 911 007 www.smiddyproperty.co.uk ENTERTAINERS / ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES Childrens Fun Fair 07970 650 775 www.childrensfunfair.com FLOORING Russell Martin Flooring & Carpet Cleaning 07775 728 700 PRINTING & COPYING/DIGITAL PRINT/ GRAPHIC DESIGN & ALLIED SERVICES Trackit 247 01923 608 647 www.trackit247.com RACKING & TRACKING Trackit 247 01923 608 647 www.trackit247.com REMOVALS-DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/ STORAGE FV Removals 0203 667 2597 / 07861 233 960 www.fvremovals.london SALES & LETTINGS Sure Sales Watford 01923 355 555 www.surepropertygroup.com/branch/watford/ SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES JKC Lawyers 01923 234 400 www.jkclawyers.com Wym Legal 01923 777 750 www.wymlegal.com VAN & TRUCK HIRE Hirus Vehicles Ltd 01923 245 354 www.hirus.co.uk

WELWYN OFFICE - EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE / FITTERS GWB Office Furniture Ltd 01438 821 088 www.gwbofficefurniture.co.uk

WELWYN GARDEN CITY ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Click 4 Accounts Ltd 01707 244 722 / 0203 824 4880 www.click4accounts.co.uk RS Partnership 01438 718 118 www.rspartnership.co.uk Steve Vine Accountancy & Book-keeping Services 01438 717105 AIR CONDITIONING AMP Air Conditioning Ltd 01707 378 670 www.ampair.co.uk ASBESTOS SURVEYS & REMOVAL Amianto Ltd 01707 241 291 07890 580 507 www.amianto.co.uk BUSINESS CENTRES / PARK MANAGEMENT Weltech Business Centre 01707 336 969 www.weltech.org.uk

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BETHNAL GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS NRG Consulting 0203 735 8169 www.nrgconsulting.org

KINGSBURY ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES KKR Planning And Design Ltd 0208 200 2360 www.kkrpd.co.uk

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STANMORE PLACE HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS Morgan HSS 0208 731 5269 www.morganhss.co.uk

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