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This is the last edition of the ‘Source’! incentive for members to make the most of gdb networking events and other activities. After many years of helping you to share your news stories, successes and partnering And, importantly, these new packages will opportunities, the time is right for a brand be open to all members regardless of the new gdb magazine. We will be launching your size of your business. new ‘Diamond’ magazine with its first edition for March/April 2020. Meanwhile, our preparations for the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2020 are now The ‘Diamond’ will be much more than in full swing. The entry period has closed a change of name. With expert support and the category sponsors/judges are busy It was a crisp Halloween morning when from gdb members, Creative Group and selecting the finalists and winners who I joined the gdb team for their strategy Gemini Print, it will have a whole new look. will of course be announced at the awards away day at the Copthorne Hotel. Why Most importantly, it will give much greater ceremony and celebration dinner on 19th was I interloping? What was afoot? I was opportunity for you to tell your stories with March. I am pleased to say that we have there to kick-start the day with Creatively additional space for more impactful feature received a record number of entries across Together®, my creative thinking articles and advertisements supported by the sixteen categories. Tables for the masterclass. quality photographs and graphics. This will evening are being taken up quickly – so be not be at the expense of what has worked sure to reserve your place. Full details are in In true gbd style, they embraced the so well over the years – as part of your this edition. concepts and activities with open minds inclusive membership package, you will still and a willingness to get involved. As the be able to submit short editorial articles for So exciting times ahead as we ‘Roar into session progressed, the ideas flowed, inclusion in each edition. the Twenties”! and I could see their creative confidence growing. From innovation to creative But your new ‘Diamond’ magazine is not intelligence; business barriers to hats for all you can look forward to in the New Year. cats, we laughed and learnt together. At our January members’ meeting (31st January at Canon, Reigate) we are planning Thank you Durain, Gabriella, Jeff, Katie, to launch new membership options. Mandi and Sally; it was a pleasure! Without in any way diminishing the benefits that all members currently enjoy, these new Dr Elaine Talent Developer The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 19th March 2020 options will provide additional value and www.elainehickmott.com Join us for a night of glitz and glam in the Millennium Suite of the Copthorne Jeff is let loose with an Audi A1 TFSI! Effingham Park Hotel for a pre-dinner reception hosted by Norwegian, before

I was delighted to be invited by Tony Rice of taking your seat for a sumptuous three course dinner with wine. gdb member business - Coulsdon Audi – to test drive the Audi A1 S Line Contrast Edition Our presenter for the evening will be writer, broadcaster, actor and former MP and 35 TFSI 150. Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, Gyles Brandreth. Gyles is one of Britain’s most sought-after award ceremony hosts and after-dinner speakers. A star of Celebrity First an admission, I am no ‘petrol head’ and, Gogglebox, a veteran of QI and Have I Got News For You, a reporter on The One Show as the gdb team will testify, definitely no ‘boy- and a regular on Just a Minute, his many books include The Oscar Wilde Murder racer’! Nevertheless, I enjoy a good drive and Mysteries and two recent best-sellers: The 7 Secrets of Happiness and his celebration like to feel that my vehicle has that additional of good English, punctuation, spelling and grammar: Have You Eaten Grandma? ‘zip’ available when I need it. I certainly found that to be the case with the A1 when I tested This Black Tie event will see the very best of the Gatwick Diamond Business it over a variety of road conditions around community come together to celebrate the achievements of World-Class businesses Gatwick and down to Brighton and back (on in this World-Class region. gdb business of course!). 6.00pm Evening starts with Pre-Dinner Reception One of the things that really struck me was the Sponsored by Norwegian smoothness of the automatic gearbox – the changes up and down were barely noticeable. 6.45pm Take your seats for Dinner The responsiveness and stability when 9.30pm Gyles Brandreth cornering were also very impressive. Cruising at 70mph there is hardly any noticeable engine 10.00pm Presentation of the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards noise. In fact, it was generally very quiet and more to offer had I been a ‘sportier’ driver. So, personal taste of course, and Tony assures 11.00pm After-Show Party smooth – more so than alternatives in the class in summary a great drive whether comfort or me that other finishes are available (I think 01.00am Carriages that I have driven recently - and all-round a very performance is your priority, with of course the he felt that my comments were a bit rich comfortable drive. added benefit and assurance of a prestige brand. coming from someone who more usually drives around in the bright-pink gdb car!) For more information and to download the booking form, visit: I have no doubt that I did not test the A1 to One small thing – not sure about the colour WWW.GATWICKDIAMONDBUSINESSAWARDS.COM @GDBIZAWARDS anywhere near its limits, and I felt it had a lot of the particular car I tested. A matter of www.coulsdon.audi.co.uk 2 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com

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Join us for a night of glitz and glam in the Millennium Suite of the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel for a pre-dinner reception hosted by Norwegian, before taking your seat for a sumptuous three course dinner with wine.

Our presenter for the evening will be writer, broadcaster, actor and former MP and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, Gyles Brandreth. Gyles is one of Britain’s most sought-after award ceremony hosts and after-dinner speakers. A star of Celebrity Gogglebox, a veteran of QI and Have I Got News For You, a reporter on The One Show and a regular on Just a Minute, his many books include The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries and two recent best-sellers: The 7 Secrets of Happiness and his celebration of good English, punctuation, spelling and grammar: Have You Eaten Grandma? This Black Tie event will see the very best of the Gatwick Diamond Business community come together to celebrate the achievements of World-Class businesses in this World-Class region.

6.00pm Evening starts with Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsored by Norwegian 6.45pm Take your seats for Dinner 9.30pm Gyles Brandreth 10.00pm Presentation of the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 11.00pm After-Show Party 01.00am Carriages

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Book now for the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

The Twelfth Annual Gatwick Diamond modern twist! Presented by Gyles Brandreth, Business Awards Ceremony will be held writer, broadcaster and actor, the evening on March 19th 2020, at the Copthorne will attract a large and influential business Effingham Park Hotel. audience (over 600), to celebrate the success of the Gatwick Diamond business The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards have community and recognise the finalists and become established as the must-attend winners in the 16 categories. event in the region’s business calendar, offering unrivalled networking opportunities To find out more about the Gatwick Diamond alongside the celebration of business Business Awards and to be involved, visit excellence and outstanding entertainment. www.gatwickdiamondbusinessawards.com or follow the awards on twitter For 2020, we are introducing a “Roaring 20s” @gdbizawards theme and inviting all who attend to enter into the spirit of that iconic era but with a

Award Categories & Sponsors

Business of the Year (Over £1m Turnover) – NatWest

Business of the Year (Under £1m Turnover) – SHW

Business Person of the Year – Richard Place Dobson

New Business of the Year – University of Sussex Business School

The Award for Brighter Thinking – Menzies LLP

The Award for Developing People – Crawley College

Green Business of the Year – Britaniacrest Recycling Ltd

Employer of the Year – Search Consultancy

Apprentice of the Year – Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

The Award for Innovation & Technology – University of Sussex

International Business of the Year – Gatwick Diamond Initiative

Manufacturing Business of the Year – Kreston Reeves

The Award for the Place to Meet – Prowse & Co

Professional Services of the Year – Crawley Borough Council

The Award for Community Investment – Gatwick Airport Limited

Growth Business of the Year – Red River

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Protect Your Business – Update Your Contracts and Policies

Free up-to-date grievance, disciplinary and the employer. For example, where contracts capability policies will be provided when contain disciplinary and grievance procedures, contracts are purchased. employers must follow the procedures ‘to the letter’ to avoid breach of contract claims - Fiona Martin, Head of Employment Law, even where the individual has been employed says: “Many businesses fail to issue written for less than two years. We ensure these are contracts to their employees or contractors. set out in a separate policy.” This is not a problem when relationships are harmonious and an implied contract will arise To support the campaign, Martin Searle Martin Searle Solicitors Employment Law based on custom and practice. But ambiguity Solicitors have produced a series of team are launching their Contracts and can lead to disputes.” Factsheets, Case Studies, Top Tips and FAQs Handbook campaign throughout January covering contractual rights for employers. 2020 to help employers introduce or update Throughout January, their Employment their contracts and policies. Law team will provide a free half hour Throughout January, Martin Searle telephone advice service for employers, Solicitors will be offering a 10% discount to This includes offering an audit service to hirers, employees and workers on businesses and organisations who need new employers to ensure that freelancers haven’t workplace contractual rights and policies employment contracts, freelancer contracts inadvertently become employees. and procedures. This will include following or updated policies. the Acas Code to ensure grievances and The Employment Law team will also advise disciplinary procedures are fair. To find out more, call 01273 609911, on whether post-termination restrictions email [email protected] or visit are required to protect the business after an Fiona continues: “We often come across www.ms-solicitors.co.uk. employee or freelancer leaves. badly drafted contracts which are onerous for

Richard Place Dobson can help with probate

Many may be of the assumption that this coupled with having to go through a loved to a full estate management service (taking should be a matter handled by solicitors, one’s personal papers and dealing with HM care of everything for the administration of however, the law was in fact changed back in Revenue & Customs and the Probate Office, the estate). 2014 and Richard Place Dobson, one of the can be incredibly stressful, with an average leading Chartered Accountant and Business estate taking up to nine months to complete. Matt Tyson, Managing Director at RPD, said: Advisors in Sussex, is here to help. “We work closely with so many individuals At RPD, our team of advisors can handle and families who trust us with their financial For those of you unaware, ‘probate’ is the all of this and deal with the administration affairs and, in offering this service, we official process of ‘obtaining the legal right of your loved one’s estate, complete all are able to provide a full suite of support. to distribute the property, money and the necessary paperwork and liaise with Although it can be a difficult topic to deal possessions of a deceased person’s estate’. the various institutions that will need to be with, it’s important our clients know we are Obviously, when a loved one passes away, contacted. We can also tailor our service to there for them as much as they need us. the last thing you want to think about or best fit your requirements - we can look after have to deal with is their financial affairs. This everything from a basic grant, all the way up www.placedobson.co.uk

Why is professional indemnity becoming so expensive?

It is easy to look at professional indemnity being that, sooner or later, it will get As a customer, renewal prices and start frothing at the mouth: messy for everyone if one of their member of course, it is "Why has my broker failed to get me a decent syndicates fail. So, they step in and apply frustrating to see price?" "Why are insurance providers pushing pressure on the syndicates. your premium go up the price for no reason?" "My business hasn't up for no apparent reason. Understood. changed - why has the premium?" All reasonable Professional indemnity then goes from being Through having our own professional questions. Let me attempt to explain. flavour of the month to causing frothing at the indemnity products and unique access to mouth. Insurers need to be seen to deal with the market we have noticed one thing...If Lloyds. In the wake of Grenfell, Lloyds decides historical under-pricing and loose underwriting. the right people are approached in the right to have a look at the professional indemnity To the professional indemnity buyer, it can look insurers in the right way by the right people, performance of all its esteemed syndicates. like insurers are taking a sharp exit away from it is still possible to get the right deal for a The findings were not impressive. The simple this class. Some are doing just that. business on their professional indemnity. rule of insurance is that you collect more premium than claims. Unfortunately, this So, basic supply and demand economics If you would like to know more please simple rule seemed to have been overlooked... come into play: less professional indemnity call 0207 648 4343 or email providers resulting in higher prices....And [email protected] Lloyds doesn't like to see its Syndicates higher prices resulting to the frothing of the consistently lose money in an area. Reason mouth at the start of this article! the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 5 ADVICE

Have you a book you want to write?

Almost anyone can produce a good book, chunk of time each week and stick with the right encouragement and support. to it. If you really can’t fit writing into And it can be very good for your career. your schedule, or feel it’s beyond you, editorial consultants are available If you’re in business, writing a book to help. on the subject of your expertise can be particularly helpful in promoting Today it’s easy to publish your own your business and your brand. Having book, and Amazon make it even easier, a book to your name brings kudos and promoting your title if you publish through credibility and makes you more visible them. Print-on-demand means an and newsworthy. expensive print run isn’t needed. E-books are also popular these days. Once you’ve decided to write a book, orientation of the content is vital. Ask So think about it: what’s the book you yourself: What is it about? What can you have inside you? What’s the book you’ve in particular bring to the subject matter? always wanted to write? Then go for it! Who will get value from reading it? Gerry Maguire Thompson Then you can get down to planning. Think gerrymaguirethompson.com about the shape of the book: how would info@ gerrymaguirethompson.com the content break down into sections? 07986 561 860 What would be the outline content for each section?

Then you can start writing the first material. Ideally, set aside a regular

Resolving a dispute – what’s best for you?

Dispute Resolution specialist Kelly Mills a way of resolving the matter. Mediation looks at two forms of Alternative Dispute could still therefore follow an ENE, and Resolution (“ADR”) that can be deployed many ENE agreements will include to resolve commercial disputes. provision for a subsequent mediation or settlement meeting. Early Neutral Evaluation (“ENE”) and mediation share several similarities – Whilst ENE may arguably add a further both processes are private, without “layer” of ADR (and associated costs prejudice (so cannot be used as evidence and/or delay), it can be a very useful in Court proceedings) and non- tool in particular circumstances. For binding. They consider the commercial example, where there is a significant issues and risks of any dispute and disparity between the parties’ positions, place the management of the dispute where the parties have reached an within the control of the parties. Each impasse and/ or where one party has process offers an alternative to Court an unrealistic view of the case. In these proceedings which can serve to limit the circumstances an unbiased, neutral view parties’ costs and may enable an earlier of the likely outcome if the matter were resolution than through the litigation or to proceed to trial may serve to break arbitration processes. the deadlock and encourage settlement. ENE does, however, risk undermining the The key difference is the role of the negotiating position of the “losing” party evaluator or mediator: a mediator will and/or strengthening the” winner’s” not impose his or her views on the resolve, which can make settlement parties, focussing instead on trying more challenging. to facilitate an agreement between them, whereas the evaluator’s role is to If you require help to address a provide a considered view on the issues commercial dispute, you can contact submitted to him or her. Whilst the Kelly Mills on 01293 558554 or by email at opinion of the evaluator might provide a [email protected] greater incentive for the parties to find agreement, the evaluator will play no part in actually facilitating any agreement. Neither will he or she give a binding decision on the legal issues or advocate 6 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com ADVICE

Hiring flexibly makes good business sense

For many businesses, market uncertainty Digital Strategist, a Financial Planner. efficient in, results in better productivity. is creating delays in operational decisions Employees that work flexibly generally tend and reductions in budgets. So, it’s never ATTRACTING THE BEST FOR LESS: Offering to achieve more in less time, they stay longer, been more important to have an efficient flexible options for a role appeals more to and there is significantly less absenteeism. more flexible business structure. Having highly skilled professionals that will only a flexible workforce can not only solve consider businesses who they are able to At Flexibility Matters we know how beneficial immediate seasonal demands, but it can also work for outside of the traditional 9-5 hours. a flexible workforce can be. In fact, we held help with those longer-term agile operation A pool of talent who may not be affordable on a series of discussions with over 25 Sussex requirements. a full-time basis. businesses who are currently doing it well and came up with a 10-point best practice guide on Here are our top reasons why it makes good REDUCED RISK: For smaller businesses, how best to implement flexible working into any business sense to recruit flexibly: employing full-time staff is one of the sized business. The blueprint can be requested biggest expenses, so matching flexible talent by emailing [email protected] EXPERTISE ON A BUDGET: A flexible with the growth of the business helps to professional, with bags of experience, can better manage the bottom line. If you’re a company looking to recruit flexibly inject expertise that meets a short-term or a professional looking for a flexible career strategic business need at a minimal cost. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: Allowing role, get in touch on 07810 541599. More For example, a Marketing Consultant, a experts to work the hours they are most info: www.flexibilitymatters.co.uk

Stand out from the competition

According to the Office of National Statistics Quick and positive recruitment experiences criteria and what is just desirable. If you can employment levels are at some of the Good people are snapped up extremely find someone who is the right fit, shares your highest on record which means that hiring quickly. When recruiting, prioritise values, is engaged with your organisation’s and retaining skilled individuals is likely to interviews and decision making, otherwise purpose and who will thrive in your workplace create a challenge for even the savviest of there is a real risk that a preferred candidate culture, you are likely to have found a high- businesses. In a candidate-driven market will already have accepted another job. calibre recruit. how can your organisation stand out from the competition, ensuring you’re able to Employer brand Start the New Year with a review of your attract the top talent? A poor employer brand will make it harder to recruitment processes – for January and attract the best people. Ensure you actively February we are offering a free one-hour A competitive offering promote the positives of working for your recruitment health check, giving you insights It’s a misconception that if you pay the company, sharing details of your culture and to enhance your recruitment process and most, you’ll get the best staff. Whilst employee value proposition. attract top talent. Contact Nici and the employers do need to offer a competitive Talent Gateway Team on 0203 034 0420 salary, benefits such as flexible working, An open mind or [email protected] or visit www. additional annual leave and even a It can prove impossible to find someone talentgateway.net for more information. company’s culture and values can be very who ticks every box; rather than wait for the enticing to a prospective employee. ‘perfect’ candidate, review what is essential the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 7 ADVICE

Storm12 names your brand

A brand name is important - it’s the first thing and rolls off the tongue easily will generally your target audience will see. It determines stick in the mind. not only the tone of your new brand, rebrand or • Brainstorm all the words that you identify with service, but its staying power and how you will your new company or the services you are stand amongst your competitors. But it’s not branding, and what makes you different from an easy thing to come up with. your competitors. Mix them up, pair them together and see what happens. It always helps to remember these tips when • When in doubt, invent. Can’t find a word naming your brand: that fits? Make up your own. Look at Kodak Coming up with a name for your new company - means absolutely nothing, yet has become or brand in-house can be hard - use an agency • How do you want your customers to feel? Use synonymous with photography. to help you. They will not only provide you with these emotions to form your name. Positive • Be wary, chances are your chosen name may a more in depth insight, but will have a wider reinforcement can help spread your brand already be gone. Conduct a domain name pool to test out your name. across your target audience, making it more search with all your potential brand names. likely to be remembered. • Once you’ve passed the domain name check, If you need a hand naming your new brand, • Use assonance and alliteration to your secure it. Getting a trade mark for your new give Storm12 a call on 01444 40 12 75, or email advantage. Anything that sounds nice to say brand name could be a wise choice. [email protected].

Gatwick businesses urged to embrace similarities of millennials – not despair at differences

Businesses looking to attract and The event heard how we now live in an Summing up at the event, Vail Williams’ retain millennials should focus on their era where there can be four or even managing partner, Matthew Samuel- similarities rather than their differences. five generations of workers in the same Camps, told the audience: “As employers, business due to changing demographics we need to embrace the strengths of This was the message to Gatwick business and higher retirement ages. This poses a millennials. They are wired differently but, leaders at a recent thought leadership particular challenge for businesses seeking unless we understand what they have to event held by property consultancy, Vail to attract and retain millennial talent. offer, our businesses will not continue to Williams LLP. strive and remain successful.” By 2031, it is expected that the number Generational change experts came of 65-year-olds and over will outnumber Guest speakers included Elliot Anderson, together with Vail Williams to provide people under 20 in the UK. Given the rising an external audit supervisor at RSM UK, businesses in the region with insights into retirement age, this means that Generation Carrie Foster, an author and practitioner Generation Y, the demographic cohort X will need to embrace Generation Y if they in organisation development, Sarah name given to millennials aged 20 to 34. are to attract and retain millennials and Kavanagh, Business Transformation and HR create a positive employee experience. director at retailer Southern Co-op, which Attended by over 80 business has employees ranging from 16 to 79. professionals on 27th November, the Said to prefer light, spacious and event was held at Elekta’s cornerstone contemporary workspaces with constant www.vailwilliams.com facility, an international hub for the design, connectivity through technology and social development and manufacturing of media, millennials prefer a work-life balance advanced cancer treatment solutions. and a relaxing place to “decompress” at work. 8 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com CSR

An Evening of Excellence!

On Thursday 21st November 2019, Chailey Women in Excellence for nominating us to Heritage Foundation were the chosen charity be the chosen charity for this event, and to for the 2019 Business Women Excellence event sponsors, Gemini Print, for inviting us Awards. Taking place at The Grand, Brighton, to be part of this special event. A big thank 250 guests attended the awards ceremony, you also to representatives from Gemini which celebrated the achievements of Print, Gatwick Diamond Business, TOAST, women in the business community. The Healys , Albion in the Community, She Says evening raised nearly £1,600 for children and Brighton, Focus Group and Julie-Ann Harris, young adults with complex disabilities. for doing a sterling job in helping with the raffle. We couldn’t have done it without you!”. The charity’s Development Director, Sally- Anne Murray, who gave a talk about the work www.chf.org.uk of the charity, said: “Our thanks to Business

Welland Medical follows its heart to support local hospice

A local art trail, organised by St. Catherine’s local manufacturer of stoma care solutions and many of our employees have a special Hospice, captured the heart of Welland due to the use of Manuka honey in their latest connection with their unique work. This heart Medical during its 10-week duration. The range of products for people who have had is in special memory of one of our colleagues, HeART to Heart trail saw artists from bowel or bladder surgery. who recently lost his fight with cancer, and Sussex and Surrey design 26 unique the years he spent designing products to heart sculptures which were positioned The culmination of the trail saw the hearts help improve the lives of others”. throughout the local area to form a trail for appearing in a farewell exhibition, before members of the community to follow over being auctioned off to find their forever Staff from Welland were on-hand to receive the summer months. homes and help raise funds for the hospice. the special delivery from St. Catherine’s Representatives from Welland attended Hospice on 27th November and the heart now One heart in particular caught the attention of the exclusive event and were delighted takes pride of place for everyone to enjoy. staff at Welland, the Bee Kind heart, designed when their winning bid secured the Bee by Sussex based art teacher and illustrator Kind heart. www.wellandmedical.com Johanna Patterson, which was positioned www.stch.org.uk close to Welland’s headquarters in Manor When asked why winning this heart meant Royal. The beautiful heart, which appears so much to Welland, Chris Primett, Managing to be dripping in honey and is adorned with Director, commented: “St. Catherine’s has honeycomb and bees, struck a chord with the been our company’s charity for over 10 years the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 9 CSR

Bio-Productions Helping to Raise Funds from Rubbish for Air Ambulance

Ever the eco-warrior, green manufacturers This ingenious scheme allows collectors Bio-Productions, based on the Victoria to earn points for the waste they recycle. estate in Burgess Hill, are encouraging their Once credited, the points can be redeemed entire staff to collect their empty crisp into financial donations to the charity or packets to be recycled on behalf of the Air school chosen by the owner of the points. Ambulance Kent, Surrey and Sussex (AAKSS). The points must be redeemed on the TerraCycle® website and crisp packets need You might be forgiven for thinking that to be collected in batches of no less than 5kg. empty crisp packets are worthless trash fit for the bin, but for the Air Ambulance they As long as you include them as part of a balanced are a valuable commodity. The crisp packet diet and take your prescribed exercise, it means recycling scheme – instigated by AAKSS you need never feel guilty about munching your volunteer and fundraiser Adam Hunter packet of crisps ever again! forms part of a recycling scheme set up by Terracycle and Walkers crisps, although all HR Manager at Bio-Productions, Sara Gibb, is brands of crisp packet can be accepted, wholly enthusiastic about the scheme, “It’s including the multipack outer packaging. such an easy thing to do, and when it benefits the environment and raises funds for charity Once collected, the crisp packets are separated to boot, what’s not to like?” by plastic type, cleaned, and extruded into www.bio-productions.com plastic pellets to make new recycled products. www.aakss.org.uk

Gatwick Foundation Fund hits £1m mark

Gatwick is urging local charities, community disabilities. The grant will support people who may not directly benefit from groups and projects that have a meaningful BreakAway, the Saturday and holiday club the jobs and other economic opportunities impact on local people to apply for the for 12-18-year olds. the airport generates. We do this by offering next round of funding through the Gatwick · Compaid (West Kent) supports disabled grants to organisations that have a meaningful Foundation Fund. people across the county by helping them and lasting impact on local people. overcome the barriers of social, digital and The Fund distributes £300,000 to economic inclusion. The funding will be used I would encourage any local charity or organisations in Sussex, Surrey and Kent for the running costs of accessible vehicles. organisation that supports its community - every year and more than 200 organisations · Bloomin’ Arts offers opportunities for be they helping the vulnerable, the elderly or and close to 100,000 people have benefitted people in Tandridge with learning disabilities the young – to apply for funding.” since the Fund was established in 2016. to enjoy, perform and work in the arts. The grant will support a craft project to enable To apply for funding, please see the The total amount issued passed the £1 million adults with learning disabilities to create Community Foundation pages for Sussex, mark in the latest round of grants which were craft products for sale. Surrey and Kent. awarded to 18 local projects including: Alison Addy, Head of Community Engagement, www.gatwickairport.com · Kangaroos (Arun) delivers fun and social Gatwick Airport said: “We set up the Gatwick www.kangaroos.org.uk activities for young people with learning Foundation Fund as a way of supporting local 10 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com CSR

Charity Golf Day raises over £8,700 for local children and families

On Friday 13 September, 15 teams teed off Held in aid of Chestnut Tree House, the the planning. Not only have they raised an at Manning’s Health Golf and Wine Estate event raised an incredible £8,700, which is amazing amount of money, but they have and raised over £8,700 for local children more than enough to pay for a whole day also helped raise awareness of the vital and families. of Chestnut Tree House’s specialist care care services that are necessary to support services, both at the House and in families’ children and families in our local community. The charity golf day, kindly sponsored own homes across Sussex and South Thank you to everyone involved.” by Breathe HR and NFU Mutual Henfield, East Hampshire. attracted many local businesses, including www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk Pentagon Plastics, Ryan Vehicles and “The day was a huge success with lots of SJA Health Insurance. Crawley Town FC, teams and the weather on our side,” says Nespresso, South Lodge, and The Old Amber Lilly of Chestnut Tree House. “It Ship Hotel Brighton also got involved by was so great to see many members of GDB sponsoring or donating. come along to support the day or help us in

A graduate development programme with a difference

Bowles has been working with new graduates This year we worked with another group of from Vanquis bank for a number of years highly motivated graduates at the beginning delivering a programme that helps them of their journey within the bank. Their first make the transition from education to the day concentrated on developing their workplace. Our programme develops their team-work and leadership skills and on the leadership, team-working, inter-personal second day all their effort, skill and, at times, and communication skills, but then we were muscle power was put into leaving a lasting asked to add a little extra. legacy. The objective was to work together and build a new outdoor activity for the Knowing that Bowles is also a charity young people who come to Bowles - Frisbee for young people (Bowles Rocks Trust), Golf. This needed the full involvement and Graduate Manager – Gemma Belcher - input of every team member as they project asked if there was something that they managed, delegated and produced risk could put back to the charity. We were assessments. They not only used physical thrilled to accept this offer and got to power to build the activity, but mental power work thinking of how we could achieve too as they thought up multiple choice this. After careful consideration we questions for the children to answer based If you would like to know more about Bowles decided to incorporate the building of a on the environment. The highlight of the programmes, please call Ummara Wright on new activity for our young people into event was for the graduate team to facilitate 01892 665 665 or visit https://bowles.rocks/ their programme. a group of children using the new activity. learning-and-development/ the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 11 CSR

Beautiful Wild Mural for Gemini Press by artist Mutiny

The work of Sussex Wildlife Trust is Jane took her paints and brushes to team about the reality of care for our supported by our many, fantastic business Gemini Print’s Head Office in Shoreham- environment and the essential protection members. One of those, Gemini Print, was by-Sea, where she created a striking of landscape, animals and the coastline.” successful in their bid for an original mural wildlife mural in the entrance stairway, at the trust’s charity auction held at the where it is now much admired by visitors To find out more about how your business Wilderness Wonder Ball. and staff. can help wildlife, see sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk/make-a-difference/business- The prize had been donated by Gemini Print has enjoyed working with the partnerships international artist Jane Laurie, AKA Sussex Wildlife Trust team for many years. Mutiny, who is ‘passionate about nature’ Maxine Cropper Client Services Manager www.gemini-print.co.uk and who uses her creations to raise said, “The significance of the partnership awareness of endangered wildlife and with the Sussex Wildlife Trust is how much conservation. their work reminds all the Gemini Print

Harris Lord donned their welly boots and volunteered at Chestnut Tree House

The 9-5 office environment can be fast- The whole team were impacted by our paced and busy. At Harris Lord recruitment, experience and just weeks later, we were we promote the idea of volunteering and invited to help wrap Christmas presents giving our time to charitable causes. Not for their Snowman Spectacular ball. We only can we support local causes but as a were taken to a room at The Hilton Brighton team we get time out and time to reflect. which could easily be compared to Santa’s grotto. Scooters, teddy bears, and toys Chestnut Tree House provides hospice all needed wrapping. The Harris Lord care for children and young people with ‘elves’ used their finest (and sometimes progressive, life shortening conditions. questionable) wrapping skills to get the job We donned our welly boots and dedicated done and genuinely had a brilliant day. a day to volunteering in their beautiful gardens. We laughed, got soaked by From one business to another, if you are torrential rain and were humbled to have a considering getting your staff involved in tour around their house which showcased charity work, do it! Being exposed to such a www.harrislord.com how special a place it is and were even new environment helped us all to recharge and 01403 273370 treated to cake afterwards. refresh and it was enjoyable to make a difference. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk 12 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com CSR

Moore Kingston Smith’s annual Charity Quiz Night raises £2,500 for Mind and Rockinghorse

The Moore Kingston Smith Charity Quiz which After a rather competitive battle, Gatwick for two deserving causes who play such an took place on the 14 November at the Arora Diamond Business went on to win the coveted important part in our local community”. Hotel in Gatwick, raised £1,250 each for Mind shield. Quiz night MC and Moore Kingston and Rockinghorse. Representatives from each Smith partner, Paul Samrah, said: “Thank www.mooreks.co.uk charity took part in the 21st annual quiz, along you to everyone for their generosity and for with 19 other teams of banks, solicitors and making the Quiz Night such fun. I’m delighted surveyors from Surrey and Sussex. that together we’ve managed to raise £2,500

Toys Topped Santa’s List for Travail Last Christmas

Burgess Hill recruitment specialist Travail spending the festive season in hospital or to donate a toy, with the offer to collect Employment Group joined in with the were suffering from a physical or learning donations to make it as easy as possible. More Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal 2019. disability. The appeal ran from 11 November to 15 Director and Founder of the Burgess Hill December 2019. More Radio aired the appeal at regular branch of Travail, Judi Arditi, was thrilled intervals on its channel directing listeners to be taking part, “We were keen to collect The appeal encouraged everyone to donate to check out local drop off points from its sackfuls of toys last Christmas, to help a new toy suitable for disadvantaged website and this was also supported by a those most in need and the whole team young children and teenagers living in poster campaign placed in prime locations. were happy to have been recruited as Sussex. More Radio then distributed the Santa’s little helpers. We couldn’t stretch to toys to children and teenagers across the In addition to the offices at Travail being reindeer, but our three office dogs joined in local area. The recipients were children a Drop Off Point, the team included the with the furry festive fun!” who might not otherwise have received a appeal on their email signatures. They also present at Christmas; they might have been contacted all their clients encouraging them www.travail.co.uk the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 13 BUSINESS NEWS

Resurrection after fire – SHW Project Management

In June 2018 a huge fire destroyed large sections of the Cottesmore Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Pease Pottage affecting the health club, kitchen, function rooms, bar and golf facilities within the hotel.

Following release of the building from the Fire Brigade SHW Building Consultancy were instructed to act as client liaison in relation to the insurance claim, Project Manager and Contract Administrator.

The £4.5m project was split into numerous phases - Pre-Demolition, Demolition, Phase 1 and Phase 2 - broken down to enable facilities to be re-opened ready for club members and the public to utilise as quickly as possible. • Co-ordinating all aspects of the fire Johnny Porter, Manager for Cottesmore Our strategy involved: reinstatement phases of work within Hotel, Golf & Country Club said: “Unlike • Scheduling the extent of fire specific timeframes involving investigation, planned building works a fire recovery project reinstatement works defect analysis of existing structures to demands a complex and involved programme • Assisting client with defining project brief rebuild whilst incorporating new forms of involving simultaneous design, planning, • Negotiations with appointed fire construction. Our experience has enabled building and negotiation with insurers. SHW reinstatement insurance representatives successful management of the phased seamlessly joined this process, led by Russell • Preparation of specifications and design project works highlighting control of budget Markham, to proactively manage the project packages and decision making to successfully deliver with the best interests of the recovery of the • Selection and appointment of Principal the phased building works. building and business in mind.” Contractor following tender process • Instructing project team comprising of We are now in Phase 2 of the building ww.shw.co.uk Structural Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical project striving to complete new kitchen / www.cottesmoregolf.co.uk Engineer, Architects and other specialists catering facility.

How to make your business attractive to 9 out of 10 workers in the UK!

A series of round table discussions held throughout the year, involving prominent senior representatives of over 25 Sussex, Surrey and South London based businesses, has resulted in a blueprint in successful implementation of flexible working.

Initiated by Emma Cleary, www. flexibilitymatters.co.uk – a collection of crucial real life insights from varying sized and industry sector businesses has revealed that any perceived challenges in implementation of flexible working can be overcome with the right approach. With 87% of UK employees either working flexibly already or wanting to, it’s clearly essential for all businesses to properly embrace and implement it within their teams. the bottom line. - Flexible working options to feature within To fully realise the rewards of a flexible - A clear set of guiding principles, training and role advertising to attract the best talent workforce, Flexibility Matters share some of tool kits that enable and empower managers and at interview stage to establish an ideal the key strategies that make up the 10-point at all levels to navigate their own team’s work pattern that also meets the demands best practice guide: varying work patterns and different needs. of the role. - A cultural core value shift that requires - Fostering a results-based culture rather implementation from the very top, led than focusing on time spent at work – For the FULL 10-POINT BEST PRACTICE by example and evident in CEOs and line supporting managers with the tools to GUIDE, visit: https://www.flexibilitymatters. managers working flexibly themselves. measure this. co.uk/contact/ and ‘message’: “please can - Internal promotion of success stories - An investment in technology that you send me the full 10-point best practice regarding retention, talent and productivity, embraces both trading progression and guide” or contact Emma at Flexibility Matters proving that flexible arrangements improve new ways of working. on 0781 0541 599. 14 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com BUSINESS NEWS

New Teambuilding Events at the South of England Showground

Taking employees out of the office corporate entertainment for almost 30 “The Society set up The South of England Event environment is proven to help groups break years by creating non-threatening, friendly, Centre to generate much-needed additional down political and personal barriers, eliminate competitive environments for teams to funds to support the charitable work we do, distractions, and have fun. With that in collaborate, communicate and problem- without which it couldn’t operate. As such, mind, the South of England Event Centre is solve, resulting in heightened trust and 100% of the Event Centre’s profits are gifted delighted to announce a new partnership with openness between co-workers. to the Society at the end of each financial year Kent-based teambuilding and corporate event to enable us to support people with an interest organiser, The Wright Event. However modest or ambitious, packages of or involvement in agriculture and other related activities are designed to engage and energise land-based industries. As such, we hope that The South of England Event Centre is a small, medium and large groups. Activities this new partnership with The Wright Event 150-acre venue set in beautiful Sussex include apache rally car driving, quad biking, will help contribute to our development of the countryside which offers a wide range of 4×4 driving experiences, country pursuits, venue and support local businesses that wish to outdoor, indoor and covered spaces. Any treasure hunts, it’s a knockout, family fun days use it for their purposes”. size of teambuilding event can be hosted, or problem solving workshops. whatever the weather may offer. For more information contact Konge Iain Nicol, CEO of The South of England Hussein on 01444 892048, email The Wright Event has been delivering Agricultural Society which owns the Event [email protected] or visit teambuilding events, staff away days and Centre and Showground, said: www.southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

Richard Place Dobson announced as the sponsor of the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards Business Person of the Year category

Richard Place Dobson are excited to announce several successful charity initiatives for its should be in the shortlist amongst the many that they are sponsors of the ‘Business Person chosen charity, St Barnabas House. contenders who apply, and who should take of the Year’ category for the 2020 Gatwick home the glory as the eventual winner. Diamond Business Awards. The Crawley The category looks for notable figures in based accountancy firm is a previous finalist business who have shown a clear vision and Matt Tyson, Managing Director at RPD, said: of a number of Gatwick Diamond Business strategy, whilst showing their commitment “We are long-term supporters of Gatwick Awards and is a long-time supporter of gdb, to growing their Gatwick Diamond based Diamond Business and I am incredibly excited with its Managing Director, Matt Tyson, sitting business. This includes areas such as to be sponsoring this award. This is a great on gdb’s executive council as Treasurer. increasing headcount, developing and opportunity to see the efforts of business inspiring staff and involvement in the local people and their contribution to the Gatwick The sponsorship announcement draws to business community. Diamond economy first hand.” a close a tremendous year for the Crawley based accountancy firm, who have taken on More than just lending their name to the www.placedobson.co.uk eight new team members and undertaken category, RPD will be helping to decide who the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 15 BUSINESS NEWS

Broken to Brilliant and Beyond

We want to take our patients from broken to brilliant, and then beyond. Broken can present itself in the form of pain and restricted movement, or being physically and mentally under par. Stress can play a huge part in the manifestation of symptoms. We listen to the patient and invite them to let us know what their goals are.

We have created a Women’s hub at Bridgeham. Somewhere to feel safe, cared for and supported through the body’s hormonal journey with exercise, nutrition and acupuncture. Feedback from our hugely successful Menopause workshop in September has inspired us to run a Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle course in January 2020.

We are passionate about health and wellbeing in the workplace too. We welcome the opportunity to speak to employers about how we can help them to support their employees.

This is what one of our patients has said about their Bridgeham experience:

"I have every confidence in the practitioners that have treated me at Bridgeham Clinic. There is time and understanding not only of the physical symptoms I am experiencing but also the psychological impact this is having. The different practitioners work well own care, with everyone working around me this journey using osteopathy, Pilates & together, and I feel I have found somewhere to make things better for me." Garuda machine and mat sessions, massage, professional and safe that I can go to when nutrition, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, Pranic needed. The reception staff are extremely At Bridgeham we have a supportive network healing and foot health. For details of all our friendly and the whole experience is very of like-minded practitioners who can help all services visit our website www.bridgeham. welcoming. I feel I am at the centre of my aspects of a patient’s recovery. We support com or call us on 01293 542245.

Train as a Mental Health First Aider in Crawley

Certificated training in Mental Health First becomes a Mental Health First Aider and will Aid is now available in the heart of the receive a certificate from MHFA England. Gatwick Diamond. MHFA instructor Roger Newman says, MHFA England’s licensed two-day course “Because the workplace is where so many is being delivered by Leading Well from people spend so much of their time, we their base at FreedomWorks, in the Crawley focus on that environment in particular. Business Quarter on Manor Royal. We provide training and consultancy to businesses of all shapes and sizes. We know MHFA England and Leading Well are not-for that your organisation's culture is unique, profit organisations and together they offer and the key to maintaining a mentally expert guidance and training to support good healthy workplace is understanding the mental health in the workplace. people within it.” plus VAT per person, with a 10% discount The certified two day course is designed for Leading Well use only licensed Mental Health offered for GDB members booking at least everyone. Over the two days we take you on First Aid Instructors, and only MHFA England two weeks ahead. Places are limited. The a journey to understand what mental health can issue the Instructor license. This ensures course can also be delivered within your is, discuss how we all have mental health, and the quality of the training and the materials organisation for just £3000 plus VAT, with we teach people to look after their own and provided to participants. places for up to sixteen people. others’ wellbeing. Open courses are available in January, For further information please call 01423 229 Everybody who completes the course February and March at a cost of £300 663 or visit www.leading-well.uk 16 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com BUSINESS NEWS

Kevin Keegan: Love it!

billing with the ICC cricket world cup The lunch also re-united Kevin with Rob trophy, so excitingly won by England Andrew Chief Executive of Sussex cricket in July. The ECB loaned the converted club. Both worked at Newcastle in the trophy for the occasion. The event was 90’s. Kevin manager of the football club supported by over 300 people who were (Magpies) and Rob Director of the Rugby served up a feast of Keegan memories club (Falcons). and amusing insights into his 50 years in football, celebrated last year with a new The Sussex Cricket Foundation is the book. The ex-Liverpool & Newcastle star, charity arm of the cricket club, which aims used two large screens, showing a number to use the game to ‘deliver accessible and of hilarious illustrations, with beautifully enjoyable opportunities that grow the Comicus Ltd provides comedians and crafted material, complimenting his style sport, tackle inequality, improve health speakers for corporate events all over the alongside dollops of self-deprecating and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil UK and abroad. The organisation suggests humour which had the crowd in stitches. their potential.’ relevant artistes to clients which match their brief and budget. Tony Cottey, Corporate Relationship To book Kevin Keegan for future events manager at the club said, ‘The best sports or enquire on other speakers & artistes The company recently provided former speaker I have ever heard.’ After his contact: Matthew Willetts (Comicus Ltd) England footballer & manager Kevin speech the former European footballer of [email protected] Keegan as the special guest at Sussex the year stayed on to pose for photos with Cricket Foundation lunch at The Grand guests and the prestigious Cricket World www.comicus.co.uk Hotel, Brighton. Kevin had to share top Cup trophy.

Commtel releases its new and updated app, ‘Commtel GSM One’

Commtel Ltd, the specialist in telephone- can set start and end times for individual existing problems. based entry systems, Telguard & Optimus access. 'For example, a business owner can The launch of the new announced their updated app, 'GSM One’ by request an installer to only grant access to app helps to provide Commtel Ltd in November 2019. employees during their shift time, and deny customers and access at weekends, improving security and installers with a much The launch forms part of Commtel’s overall giving peace of mind for the business owner.' more comprehensive strategy for continuous improvement to - Provides installers and engineers with solution. Time common door entry, access control and handy service reminders and PAYG balance profiles, extra call security issues across a range of sectors. updates, to help provide a better service to points and service their customers. reminders, were all The app, which is designed specifically something, which for engineers and installers to help better The latest updates are a result of installer our clients requested. So, the launch is serve their end-users, includes new and and end-user feedback and demonstrates a testament to us really listening to our exciting features; Commtel's continual commitment to customers and being agile enough to take - Ability to set 10 call points (whereas the working closely with their customers. this on board and create a solution.” previous limit was four) providing a greater level of flexibility. Piers Cooke, COO of Commtel, said: “We are For more information, please visit: - Ability to set time profiles, meaning installers constantly evolving to find new solutions to https://commtel-uk.com/

Feeling like you are “bogged down” by paperwork?

Calling all business owners. Feeling like you with HMRC for some extra time to pay the JCP Consultancy Limited is a consultancy are “bogged down” by paperwork? Our client VAT. We trained the debt collector on the primarily dedicated to helping local SME’s XYZ Limited called us recently wanting help... art of debt collecting and using “silence” deal with their Operational Finance and they were behind with their VAT returns and to get the debtor to commit a payment. administration responsibilities via our part were also experiencing cash flow problems We also spoke to all main suppliers and re- time FD service which is tailored to our client resulting from debtors not paying up and negotiated better payment terms. Within a needs and budget. We deal with all aspects suppliers calling for their money. month, we brought the debtor book under Finance and Tax as well as management control and improved the cash position and accounts, budgets, cash flow, and Auditor, We had a one-hour free initial call to supplier relationship. banks and HMRC relationships. understand their issue and were asked to come in and help. With our part time FD Now we go in one day a week (which matches For your initial free consultation to see how service, we were able to go in and meet their need and suits their budget) and we can help you, please call Jitendra on: with the bookkeeper/ debt collector and look after all the Finance and Admin, including Mobile: 0754 1992 364 or quickly get stuck in to bring the records up cash flow and provide a strategy to help our Email [email protected] to date to file the VAT returns and negotiate client grow their business. Website: www.jcpconsultingtalentsearch.co.uk the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 17 PEOPLE

Mortgage Adviser Lindsay Judd joins MAB Crawley

Award Winning mortgage adviser, Mortgage business continues to grow and I look forward Advice Bureau Crawley are delighted to to welcoming clients old and new over the announce the appointment of Lindsay Judd to coming months.” their Mortgage Adviser team. MAB Crawley offers a comfortable, Lindsay brings a wealth of experience to MAB; professional and private environment for client for more than seven years she worked as a appointments and the advisers are supported mortgage adviser within a large corporate in branch by Sean Furber, the administration estate agency in Crawley, and she is very well and quality manager, and administrators known locally. Jane and Sam. Kate went on to say, “We’re here to cut through the jargon and help our “I am delighted to join MAB Crawley” said clients understand the world of mortgages. If Lindsay. “Their reputation for customer anyone doesn’t know where to start with their service is fantastic and this year they were mortgage search, we’ve always been great crowned Small Broker of the Year at The people to talk to, but with Lindsay on the team Mortgage Awards. My experience as a broker we can now offer even more appointment within an estate agency has given me access times to make the whole process even easier.” to a wide range of lenders and products, but at MAB I am able to offer my clients even wider For a mortgage or protection appointment 525525. You can also email the team at advice with over 90 lenders to choose from. with Lindsay or one of her colleagues, Kate, [email protected] or visit their website This really is an exciting time for us as the Matt or Leah, call the office direct on 01293 at www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/crawley

New Staff, New Skills, New Services

A wise man (a printer, of course!) once said delighted to welcome our most recent lovely clients: some ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. asset, Jennifer, into the Nettl fold as Head old faces, some brand He had a point. Copywriter and Marketing Manager. A former new. I can’t wait to see teacher, she has spent many years showing what exciting projects Having started life as a humble graphic teenagers - and adults alike - how effectively the new year brings.’ design firm in 2008, we at Nettl of Crawley words can motivate, persuade and entice… as have always seen the value in well-chosen well as how to use an apostrophe correctly! In addition to managing our own social media imagery and intelligent, purposeful design. and marketing campaigns, Jennifer’s skills But, if emojis and recent political shenanigans Six months into her tenure, Jennifer is are available to clients requiring copy for have taught us anything, words can be just as settling into her role and the Nettl family: websites, printed materials and blogs. And powerful and definitely have an important role ‘I joined Nettl for a new challenge and an look out for her original poem in this year’s to play. The right words can be the difference opportunity to stretch my creative muscles, Nettl of Crawley Christmas card! between a phenomena and a flop! and the job certainly didn’t disappoint! Everyday brings something new to get my www.nettl.com/uk/crawley/ With this in mind, this year we have been teeth into and I’ve enjoyed meeting all our

Passing on the recruitment baton

A Burgess Hill recruitment specialist has While welcoming Gemma to the team, the welcomed a new pair of hands to oversee co- company has had to say a fond farewell to Elle ordination between clients and candidates. Simpson who has been a tremendous asset Travail Employment Group is delighted to but is moving to London. While at Travail, Elle have secured the services of Gemma Craig won an award for Administrator of the Year who lives nearby in mid Sussex and has after colleagues remarked that “clients love recruitment consultancy experience. Elle, she has a great rapport with many of them”, and how “she thrives on deadlines and A nationwide franchise, Travail is the rises to the challenge on every occasion”. French word for ‘work’. Judi Arditi formed the Burgess Hill operation, with her late In her spare time, Gemma has many husband Loni, in 2006 and it is now a interests and hobbies such as playing highly-respected consultancy across the football for Hassocks ladies, a sport she has town and beyond. enjoyed since she was eight years-old. She is very much looking forward to working “Within just days of joining the team, Gemma with the Travail team and getting to know all has already made an impact”, said Travail MD their clients. Judi Arditi. “She has slotted in seamlessly and already placed her first candidate.” www.travail.co.uk 18 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com NETWORKING WORKS

Control Energy Costs and Scaramanga Agency

When Control Energy Costs was looking • Marketing collateral – updating brochures, and designed a suite of print adverts and for a marketing agency to help us grow the social media graphics, digital assets, booked the media business, we decided to tap into the gdb presentation templates, stationery, you • Managing the marketing aspects of our network to find out the right partner. name it! key partners – updating all the partner • Launch of new services – bringing our new microsites and making sure our presence We provide energy procurement, along with Forensic Cost Recovery service to market, is strong and prominent with those a whole range of energy related services, for which analyses business spend on energy partners’ members business customers. going back six years to find errors so that they can have a refund Simon Leadbetter, Director at Scaramanga We wanted to use marketing to showcase our • New website – a newly built website, which Agency commented: “The new visual identity offering as well as to help us stand out in a you can see at https://www.cec.uk.com/ Scaramanga has created for Control Energy marketplace that is somewhat overcrowded. • Content and email marketing – creating Costs is unashamedly confident; utilitarian We were keen to use messaging and branding content to use on our website, on social enough for modern usage across multiple to deliver this across a variety of platforms. media and in email newsletters which is digital platforms and print; distinctive helping us engage clients and prospects enough to differentiate them from their So, what has Scaramanga done for us? and improve SEO competitors; flexible enough to expand as • Marketing strategy – a fully costed • Social media marketing – a fully planned and their business expands into other markets. marketing strategy to reach our different integrated approach to social media, which In short, it possesses all the hallmarks of a target markets is gaining good traction and engagement quality brand." • Rebrand – this started with identifying our • Trustpilot – 19 reviews with a 100% of brand values and then evolving the brand to clients rating us either excellent or good www.cec.uk.com match the values • Advertising – Scaramanga has written www.scaramanga.agency

Good People, Know Good People

TSS Facilities joined the Gatwick Diamond exposure of harmful bacteria’s to vulnerable Business group a little over a year and I am adults and children. You find when a group is responsible for really happy to share this with you. Following the management of a system, it becomes a networking event, a couple of months ago The new regulations takes a look at how the more efficient, more reliable and safer for I was introduced to St Catherines Hospice, water system is being managed and the different the end users. it was great to be introduced to such a needs the organisation will have for the system. dynamic organisation. We helped shape their new management profile If you need any advice or help with how you around Water Safety. This involved introducing a safely manage your water hygiene, please St Catherines Hospice have been wrestling more holistic management style, no one person hunt me down at our next networking event. with the latest Department of Health can understand the needs of all users. Multiple regulations regarding safe water in departments are now able to advise on how Steve Tugwell, Water Treatment Director healthcare premises (HTM 04-01). These can they use the system and how this effects the www.tssfacilities.co.uk be very challenging regulations due to the organisation as a whole. www.stch.org.uk

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Local Agency Jumps into Action for Kangaroos Silver Ball

The plea was sounded via the gdb membership for a reasonably priced band for the Kangaroos Silver Ball on Saturday 23rd November 2019 at Buxted Park Hotel.

Lea Graham Entertainment was delighted to answer the call by providing Kangaroos’ Fundraising Coordinator, Samantha Norgate with a band, which fitted her criteria. One that would get everyone up and dancing and fit her budget - local band, ‘Funk Around’ did just that! Sam was delighted as were all the guests.

This professional agency has been supplying high quality entertainment since 1990 so they know a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t. The team prides itself on its professional service, wealth of musical knowledge and close working relationships with its artists and clients.

Whether clients are looking for something low key, tried, trusted and traditional, rousing, enthralling or totally different Lea Graham manages the talent to deliver it. MD, Susan Fleet is no stranger to fundraising and is keen to support charities with entertainment that not only fits the bill, but fits the budget too. “We are wholly supportive of charities and companies that include a charitable or community aspect to their remit. As such we are always keen to help them realise their entertainment The Silver Ball was the pinnacle of all the For more information on Kangaroos and Lea potential.” fundraising of last year’s Kangaroos 25th Graham Entertainment: Anniversary and a wonderful celebratory Kangaroos is a local registered charity event, raising a fantastic £14k as part of its www.kangaroos.org.uk providing a range of after school, weekend Memory of a Lifetime Campaign. www.leagraham.com and holiday clubs for children and young 01444 235475 adults with learning disabilities and complex You can read more about the event here: medical needs in and around Mid Sussex. https://bit.ly/2LbIkjk gdb members join together to grow their business!

As part of Gatwick Diamond, we wanted services and expertise. Collaborating to to share with other gdb members how reach new heights and ultimately helping we’ve collaborated and successfully each other to grow! worked together. As an example, Alkira and Turquoise You may ask how can a Virtual PA business Creative have jointly exhibited at many and a Creative Design Agency work business expos. together to benefit both businesses? We wanted to share a small part of our Turquoise Creative started by redesigning successful business journey to inspire the Alkira logo, and now in partnership offer other gdb members to collaborate and Alkira’s clients a brand design service. While work together in 2020! Alkira on the other hand support Turquoise Creative’s clients by offering admin, sales Wishing everyone a prosperous, and marketing support and their unique PA collaborative and successful New Year. appointment setting service. www.turquoise-creative.co.uk Simply, we’ve taken the time to www.alkira.co.uk understand each other’s business, 20 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com SUCCESS

Kelvin passes 19 exams to reach Fellowship status

Kelvin Riches, a Chartered Financial Planner at Sussex-based MHA Carpenter Box Wealth Management (CBWM), has reached the top qualification of his profession by passing 19 exams to attain Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society, the professional body’s highest level of accreditation.

CBWM has a team of experienced financial advisers who provide an integrated financial and tax advice service, working very closely with the MHA Carpenter Box professional tax advisers to provide a fully comprehensive wealth management solution.

Kelvin joined CBWM in October 2017 as a qualified financial adviser with 10 years' industry experience and holding the diploma in financial planning. Shortly after joining, he received an award from the Sussex Personal Finance Society for the best completed diploma in regulated financial planning for the 2016 -17 academic year. Deciding the Diploma was not enough, Kelvin completed a further six exams in 2017-18, including four at degree equivalent level. He became a Chartered Financial Planner in December 2018, but continued to study, gaining four additional qualifications to become a Fellow in October of this year – one of around only 5,000 practitioners in the UK to hold this qualification, not all of whom give advice.

Kelvin commented: “I have always taken professional development seriously and I consider the journey that I have pursued over Fellowship appointment, which is very well including Kelvin, has the technical expertise to the last two years to be my personal Everest. deserved after the hard work and effort he ensure a quality outcome is delivered.“ It’s a great feeling to reach the summit after has put in. around 2,500 hours of study.” www.carpenterbox.com/services/wealth- “We are pleased to have such a dedicated management Roy Thompson, Partner and Head of CBWM, individual on board and are confident that if www.carpenterbox.com added: “Congratulations to Kelvin on his you approach us for financial advice, our team,

First Recruitment Services Turns 20!

First Recruitment Services (FRS) is about everything has changed but everything for ourselves can only be achieved by to embark on a very exciting year of remains the same. Technology has of course employing the best recruitment consultants celebrations for their 20th anniversary. greatly advanced and 20 years ago we had and support staff around, and by creating The senior management team are keeping only just begun using the internet & email as a happy, modern environment in which their plans very much under wraps, but they a resource and social media simply did not staff enjoy working, in which clients feel promise it will be a year to remember for exist. However, whilst we incorporate these comfortable and at home when visiting and the company which will include events and fantastic tools in our business today, our where, above all, people always come First”. celebrations for staff, clients and candidates core values and our distinct, personalised alike. The last 20 years have seen significant way of recruiting remains unchanged, and The whole team at FRS can’t wait to see what changes in the industry and FRS are still always will do”. 2020 holds for the company in its milestone standing strong, ensuring they are moving year with everyone excited to be involved with the times and incorporating important He went on to say “FRS offers the very and celebrate 20 years in style. and ever-changing resources to their personal, flexible service which every business to stay at the top of their game. client needs but which only a small and www.firstrecruitment.co.uk independent organisation can offer. Our First Recruitment Services CEO, Andrew experience has taught us that success Kaltz commented “Over the last 20 years for clients, for our staff and ultimately the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 21 SUCCESS nTrust achieves Microsoft Gold Partner status nTrust has achieved Microsoft Gold Partner Certified Solutions Associate) level, which status, which is the highest standard of has involved residential courses and on- Microsoft’s partnership programme. line exams. We’ve also sold Office 365 to more than 100 new customer companies Microsoft Gold Partner demonstrates that in the last 12 months. we are committed to adding value to our customers and their businesses by offering Our clients benefit from the superior level innovative and effective business solutions. of support they receive whenever they contact us with a query. Our highly qualified Microsoft don’t actually say how many technicians are continually updating their partners they have – we’ve seen estimates of knowledge on the latest features in the 600,000 partners worldwide, with something Microsoft products. Problems are identified has played a significant role in this. like 10,000 new partners every month. and resolved more quickly. Anecdotally, about 5% of partners qualify for Being in the top 1% of Microsoft Partners in Silver status and 1% are Gold Partners. Finding and retaining great talent is an the world makes nTrust a very interesting important part of any business’s growth and trustworthy partner for medium sized There are several competency areas, ours strategy and nTrust is no different. companies that we seek to work with. being ‘Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions’. Every member of staff has a learning and [email protected] To attain Gold status, we’ve trained our development plan so that they can evolve 03331 50 60 70 staff on Office 365 to MCSA (Microsoft their skills. The MS Gold Partner programme www.ntrustsystems.co.uk

Imaginarium are winners

Joe Cheal, from Imaginarium, has won the from participants is always extremely positive. It Imaginarium Learning CIPD Kent Learning and Development is also his approach outside and around learning & Development is Professional of the Year award 2019. The interventions that particularly impresses me. a consultancy that CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Joe genuinely cares about our service, our specialises in inspiring Development) is the professional body people and our residents. I always feel that we the imagination for HR and training. GBD partnered with matter to him on a personal level. He has always and potential of organisations, leadership, the CIPD Sussex branch in April with the been willing to provide us with informal advice management and individuals through learning “Apprenticeship: Busting the Myths” event. and 1:1 support which has been invaluable.” facilitation, executive coaching, Paradox Management and Strategic Engineering. He was nominated by Suzanne Ratcliffe (now Joe was obviously delighted, saying: “After HR Director at Signature Senior Lifestyle), for 26 years of business training and coaching, If you are facing ‘impossible’ people problems his work within the Care industry, particularly this was the first time I’ve been nominated in your business or are interested in designing and delivering bespoke training for an award… and then to win it as well! My engaging, empowering and developing your in resilience, negotiation, presentation and partner Melody also won an award on the people (or yourself!), you can contact joe@ management skills. Suzanne said: “Joe is night, Speaker of the Year, so we were both imaginariumdev.com or 01892 309205. For considerate and entertaining and the feedback rather chuffed!” more information: www.imaginariumdev.com

Kreston Reeves named as one the of UK’s top financial planners for the sixth year in a row

Independent financial advisory Kreston Julia Parsons, a Director at Kreston Reeves Chartered Financial Planners. The team Reeves have been named as one of the Financial Planning said: “To be recognised takes a holistic view of an individual’s financial UK’s leading financial planning firms by the as one of the leading independent financial position, advising business owners, company influential trade magazine Citywire New planning firms in the UK for six years is a row is directors, those with inherited or earnt wealth Model Adviser. a tremendous honour. It marks the dedication and those approaching retirement on all areas and professionalism of the whole team.” of pensions, investments, protection and Every year, Citywire New Model Adviser financial planning. identifies the 100 financial planning and “We are particularly pleased that our advisory firms who are ‘at the top of commitment to training and developing the In addition to being a Chartered Financial their game’. And for the past six years next generation of financial planners has Planning firm, they also voluntarily subscribe the Kreston Reeves’ dedicated financial been recognised. It is something we hold to to The Pension Transfer Gold Standard planning team has made the cut, with be important, not just to our own business and have a specialist Society of Later Life their expertise in dealing with vulnerable but to our clients and their families.” Adviser, ensuring their clients only receive clients and its commitment to training and the very best independent financial advice. developing the next generation of financial Kreston Reeves Financial Planning currently planners being particularly highlighted. has 26 dedicated members of staff with six www.krestonreeves.com 22 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com SUCCESS

Top year for FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS Crawley have ended 2019 what we have achieved. The support we ‘The UK Convention is a wonderful on a high having won the award for ‘Sales have received locally especially from fellow opportunity to meet up with fellow UK Improvement of the Year’ at the recent gdb Members and Manor Royal businesses owners as well as hear from our CEO FASTSIGNS UK convention and could not be has been overwhelming and for this we are Catherine Monson who is also 1st Vice Chair more thrilled. truly grateful’. of the International Franchise Association ‘IFA’. Listening to Catherine as keynote It has been quite a year for the team with ‘People don’t always realise we are part of speaker is always a highlight for us and to win Alan White and Melanie and Jose Martinez a franchise as we are independently owned the award is the icing on the cake, the perfect buying the business having all worked at and run however the benefits of being a finish to an amazing year. We are excited FASTSIGNS for over 20 years. FASTSIGNS with over 700 stores worldwide about what we can achieve in 2020’. in 11 countries has huge advantages for Melanie told us ‘It was always our plan to us. Having such a large network means FASTSIGNS are based on the Gatwick Road one day buy the business we love having not only do we get around the clock in Manor Royal where you can visit them invested so many years of our lives in it. We support from FASTSIGNS International, for any visual communications or signage could not be happier to finish our first year we also have a wealth of knowledge at our requirements www.fastsigns.com/854 as owners having won this award with a 40% fingertips through the network via the other Tel: 01293 520776 sales growth and are immensely proud of franchisees which in invaluable’

Jago celebrates becoming certified B-Corps in the UK

Jago recently joined the likes of Innocent wanted purpose, but also to give back and was rigorous and required a lot of work, Smoothies, Ella’s Kitchen and The Cook to express gratitude. but eventually we got the news we wanted; Shop in becoming one of the first certified Jago is now a certified B-Corp®. B-Corps® in the UK. In the summer of 2018, I had a meeting with my co-founder Steve Richards. We This has been the most significant I left a high-earning role at Yell to pursue discussed our vision for the business, and achievement of my professional career; I am a career centred more around purpose, Steve mentioned he would love to work incredibly proud of Jago and the impact we setting up my own brand and marketing with a B-Corp®. I didn’t know much about are making. I have learned more in the last agency in 2014, and soon after my son was B-Corps®, so I started researching. The eleven months than the previous 4 years put born with significant health issues. In late more I read, the more I thought: why settle together, and we all feel excited for the future. 2015 my daughter was born and she too for just working with a B-Corp®; why not had serious health problems. I worked hard become one! Selling things and making money is ok, to keep the business alive whilst dealing but using business as a force for good is with traumatic events in my personal life. The team agreed to take our best shot at exhilarating. This struggle ultimately changed the course certification, knowing that the process of the business. I wasn’t interested in just itself would push us all to grow as https://wearejago.com/ selling advertising to make a quick buck - I individuals and as a business. The process the Source - Jan/Feb 2020 23 SUCCESS

It’s official – Homes Partnership is one of the very best Estate Agents in the country!

Homes Partnership has been independently 20,000 mystery shops carried out in the identified as one of the top estate agents search for this year’s top performers – the in the country and now features in the Best biggest assessment of any industry. The Estate Agent Guide. awards are made for property marketing, results and customer service – which The Best Estate Agent Guide is a website consumers consider to be among the most that provides an independent reference important criteria when selecting which source for sellers and landlords, who can agent to sell or let their property. search for the best sales and lettings agency offices in their areas. Peter Knight, founder of the Property Academy, commented: “We set out to assessment and we are thrilled to have been The website is compiled by Property provide the home mover with a reliable recognised as among the best in the country”. Academy, with the support of Rightmove, resource to help identify the best estate the UK’s leading property portal. agent in each area, whether someone is If you’re thinking about selling or letting a looking to sell or let a property. Only the property, then please get in touch - we will There are c. 15,000 estate agents in the best branches make it into the Best Estate be very pleased to provide you with our country and Homes Partnership was among Agent Guide and only the top 3% have been advice and you can be confident that you’re this year’s award winners putting them in recognised with an award.” dealing with one of the very best estate the top 3% of estate agents in the country. agents in your area. Adam Charlton, Director said “These Over 3 billion data points were analysed and awards follow a rigorous and independent www.homes-partnership.co.uk

LoveLocalJobs.com WINS Award for Best Regional Job Board

LoveLocalJobs.com has won the Best Regional Jobs Board award at the 2019 National Online Recruitment Awards. The NORAs receive thousands of nominations each year. Finalists were put through a judging process to assess the websites from a job seekers perspective. All winners were announced on Wednesday 13th November in a glamorous award ceremony at Sway, London.

The National Online Recruitment Awards have been created to acknowledge and reward excellence in online recruitment practice. Established in 2001, 2019 this year’s ceremony marks the nineteenth NORAs. The list of past finalists and winners accurately illustrates the evolution of the UK online recruitment sector, which is now recognised as the most advanced and competitive in the world. It is this competition to satisfy increasingly “Internet savvy” candidates which has fuelled one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK.

LoveLocalJobs.com promote a wide variety of opportunities at all levels – working with an array of the region’s best employers Gary Peters, Founder and CEO of successful in today’s very competitive including American Express and Sussex LoveLocalJobs.com said “To be nominated marketplace. We love what we do, and long Community NHS Foundation Trust. 2018 for the Best Regional Job Board in the may it continue!” saw the creation of the LoveLocalJobs.com country is an amazing achievement but to Foundation C.I.C to accompany the jobs win it is the highest compliment we can get, www.lovelocaljobs.com board, leveraging the positivity, influence especially from our fellow professionals. and incredible inspiration of local businesses The secret of our success is providing our and influencers to engage and inspire young local communities with the best local jobs people to become the best possible version and much-needed careers information, of themselves they can be. advice and inspiration they need to be 24 gatwickdiamondbusiness.com SUCCESS

Top Award for local Executive Assistants

Emily Darnell and Esther Dawson, both these roles have changed over the last 10 to Executive Assistants to the CEO’s of two 15 years through developments in technology, successful Sussex businesses, respectively work environments and working practices. PVL UK in Burgess Hill and Ridgeview Wine Estate on Ditchling Common, picked-up Emily and Esther were delighted with the a prestigious award at the Manchester award, with Emily explaining: “We are thrilled! PA Awards on 6th November. They have It was a complete shock as while we were been recognised with the Best External PA delighted to have been shortlisted, we were up Network award for their work in setting-up against some excellent finalists including past- and developing the Sussex PA Network. winners. It’s great recognition of the strength of the Sussex PA Network and we look forward The Sussex PA Network was founded in to continuing its successful growth.” July 2015 and is a free-to-join professional networking and learning group for Personal The most recent Sussex PA Network event Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office was held at the stylish Malmaison in Brighton Managers, Admin Assistants and Virtual on 15th October. Keep an eye on www. Assistants. Esther and Emily established sussexpanetwork.co.uk for more information the group when they were unable to find a or follow @SussexPANetwork on Twitter to network or support group in their area for get involved. EAs and PAs. They are both passionate about their work and understand how dramatically www.pvluk.com

Mid Sussex Wood Recycling are Runners Ups for Business in the Community

Recently, we were presented as Runners • The Community provides our employees, projects: Horsham and Burgess Hill Shed Up in the Mid Sussex Applauds Awards who work in all weathers to collect and projects – which helps alleviate loneliness in (organised by Mid Sussex District Council), process timber for recycling and reuse. the community Haywards Heath Horticultural for Business in the Community. • The Community are our customers. They come Society – creating the River of Poppies event to our barn and buy timbers, which they then to commemorate the end of WWI. This was important to us for a couple of takeaway and create everything from raised reasons... It was a nomination, which meant vegetable beds to wonderful wall cladding. So, we would like to pass on our Thanks to that others within the Mid Sussex District • The business Community, within the 'the Community' because, without you there had thought to nominate and vote for us Gatwick Diamond area, rely on us to recycle would be no Mid Sussex Wood Recycling. in this award. It was for our activity as a their waste timber and advise on alternative Business within the Community. disposal methods. www.midsussexwoodrecycling.com

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Referral Thanks Michael Page, Brighton www.michaelpage.co.uk/jobs/brighton • Dawn Chandler from Lingfield Park 01273 201200 Resort for Stanhill Court Hotel Recruitment/HR • Ali Waters from Ali Waters Associates Regus for Transworld Business Advisors www.regus.co.uk/offices/united-kingdom/ London South West west-sussex/crawley/office-space/crawley- gatwick-airport-manor-royal • Carol Whitney from The Old Ship Hotel gdb welcomes New Members 01293 301300 for Phileas Foggs World of Adventures Membership of gdb will help you Office Services raise your organisation’s profile within the Gatwick Diamond and SPB Business Support www.spb-bs.com build your business connections. 07974 202730 Business Support Previous Meetings & Events: Servo Private Wealth Phileas Foggs World of Adventures www.servoprivatewealth.com www.phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk The past two month’s meetings were: 07771 800222 01273 007799 Accounting/Financial Services Leisure/Entertainment November:

The Gatwick Diamond Business and Roffey Astec Computing New Heights Consulting Park Institute Future of Work Forum www.astec.website www.linkedin.com/company/ www.roffeypark.com 01424 460721 newheightsconsulting/about IT Services/IT Support 07989 741551 Business Consultants The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards: How to Win Awards Seminar Hosted by Lookers Mercedes-Benz of Gatwick Reigate and Banstead Borough Council www.lookers.co.uk/mercedes-benz/ Switchplane http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/ contact-us/mercedes-benz-of-gatwick www.switchplane.com 01293 594300 01323 505980 gdb Wine Tasting & Tour Hosted by Car Dealership IT Services/IT Support Denbies Wine Estate www.denbies.co.uk Vanix www.ampito.com Booking Information The Gatwick Diamond Business and HSBC 08703 521001 Breakfast & Networking www.hsbc.co.uk IT Services/IT Support We now use www.eventbrite.com to manage our bookings and all event The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards: payments. This should speed up Transworld Business Advisors London How to Win Awards Seminar Hosted by the booking process for you and South West Harwoods Jaguar allow you to book events online; www.tworldba.co.uk/locations/London- www.harwoods.uk.com/jaguar South-West something requested in our most recent Survey. 01372 540989 Networking at Ease Hosted by Accounting/Financial Services We will still be publishing the Events Hartsfield Manor programme online and sending www.hartsfieldmanor.co.uk Reed reminders, but Eventbrite is an www.reed.co.uk efficient and effective way to manage gdb Educational Seminar & Members 01293 547455 event bookings. Meeting Hosted by Stanhill Court Recruitment/HR www.stanhillcourthotel.co.uk Bringing Guests December: Crystal Palace Football Club www.cpfc.co.uk If you know of someone who would like to attend a members meeting, Salary Survey Launch with Hays & gdb 02087 68600 please do check with the office first. Hosted by East Surrey College Leisure/Entertainment Guests are welcome to attend one www.esc.ac.uk meeting to see how membership can Enables IT work for them, but places are limited gdb Christmas Lunch Hosted by www.enablesit.com and we do have to turn some away. Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick 01372 453232 The fee for a guest is £25+VAT. www.investors.millenniumhotels.com IT Services/IT Support

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