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The independent magazine for Dorset, West Hants and Salisbury FEATURING: BUSINESS NEWS | FINANCE MATTERS | LAW LINES | SPECIAL FEATURES For the latest news visit the website at www.bizmag.co.uk Accounting & Finance Human Resources people Office & Commercial IT & Software Solutions on the move bondwilliams.co.uk supported by 01202 233777 CONTENTS + on the front This edition highlights many of the local events where you can mix Honoured NEW Apprentice Bright spark Outstanding business with pleasure and includes Robert Best from Broadstone has Communicator top tips for a successful event by CAW. won the top annual award from See page 15. national training provider, JTL. He was named ‘National Apprentice of 2 people on the move the Year’ after being selected from CBI RESPONDS TO 6,500 apprentices. SNAP GENERAL ELECTION CALL 4 business news The CBI has responded to the ‘It is essential to get the UK’s SpEIrs steps-up Prime Minister’s announcement foundations right, from building a 10 employment talk – Number of Europeans looking for that there will be a General skills base for the next generation, UK jobs plunges Election on 8th June. to investing in infrastructure, Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director- energy and delivering a pro- 12 finance matters – Red Flag Alert for Bournemouth General, said, ‘With a snap General enterprise tax environment. businesses Election now called, businesses will ‘As EU negotiations now get Julie Girling MEP has won a top – Team building and corporate be looking to each political party underway, firms are clear about 14 special feature award, voted on by her peers, for entertainment her work on countryside issues. to set out their plans to support the serious risks of failing to At an event in Brussels she economic stability and prosperity secure a deal and falling into Harrison Spall joins the Collate 18 Rowan white photographic – Telling stories in was named MEP of the year in over the next Parliament in a way World Trade Organisation rules. Business Systems team as an pictures and words agriculture and rural-development that is fair and sustainable for It is vital that negotiators secure Apprentice Technician and will be Amy Grinstead, Senior Account issues in the annual awards communities across the UK. some early wins and all parties 19 Network news attending Bournemouth & Poole Manager at Carswell Gould and organised by Parliament ‘Distraction from the urgent should commit to working to College to study Pro Comms Southampton Solent University – Launch of Dorset Legal Awards magazine. priorities of seeking the best EU ensure businesses can continue 20 Solicitors at Work Level 3. Harrison joins Collate as Construction and civil engineering alumnus, is celebrating with deal and improving UK productivity to trade easily with our EU 24 Special feature – Techno times Prince of cargo part of the apprenticeship scheme firm Stepnell has promoted colleagues after making it on to must be kept to a minimum. neighbours, while seeking new with the college, introducing him Poole-based Rob Speirs to its the shortlist of the UK’s six top ‘Firms will want to hear opportunities around the world. 28 Poole Harbour Boat Show to the industry and joining the Board of Directors. Rob, who lives young PR professionals in the commitments from all parties to ‘Whoever forms the next development programme with in Wimborne, becomes director Chartered Institute of Public work in close partnership with government, they should seek 30 the voice – Broadband prices penalise loyal customers Collate. with special responsibility for Relations’ (CIPR) annual Excellence business and back a new industrial to build a partnership between leading the family-owned national Awards. The winner will be strategy to make the UK economy business and government that is 31 Wiltshire focus Wessex girl business’s expanding south coast announced at the CIPR Excellence the most competitive in the world the best in the world, based on construction operations. Awards on Tuesday 6th June 2017. by 2030. trust and shared interest.’ 32 property & development 33 driving force – Road test: Fiat 500x

THE USINESS Hard copy or digital? Southampton Cargo Handling has strengthened its operations First published in 1994 this is now the 200th edition of IZMAG.CO.UK ‘The Business’ magazine. It is published alongside a digital copy on management in the Port of THE INDEPENDENTB MAGAZINE FOR DORSET, WEST HANTS AND SALISBURY Southampton with the addition of www.bizmag.co.uk where additional news stories are also featured, Paul Prince as Deputy Operations so if your news is not in this edition please check the website. Director. SPECIAL FEATURES The question is do you prefer to get your news as a hard copy or in JULY / AUGUST – Copy date 9th June digital format? Please let me know by email at [email protected] Keane start Money Matters • Shop Work • Training Talk As long as there is a demand for a printed magazine, and the Hotel Highlight • Networking advertising to sustain it, I prefer to offer both options. This way the All Aboard for Marine News magazine promotes the website and the website promotes a posted Ringwood-based Millstream copy that is targeted to named business recipients. Management Services (MMS), the SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER I would like to thank all the readers, advertisers and contributors who leading provider of retirement – Copy date 11th August have supported ‘The Business’ magazine, making a 200th edition housing management services Venue Finder • Cars / Vans / Trucks • The Recruiter possible. in the UK, has appointed Karen Business Boosters • Import / Export • Safe and Secure Carter as Area Manager. Karen will NOVEMBER / DECEMBER – Copy date 13th October oversee the running of all MMS Editor – Gill Bevis Expert Advice • Family Firms • Technology at Work developments across its fast- Prepare to Party • Tourism Report • Training Talk Tel: 01425 471500 growing Wessex region. E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.bizmag.co.uk Poole-based SMD has appointed Call 01425 471500 or Published by The Business (Dorset) Ltd, Speedway star Kevin Keane as its new National e-mail [email protected] 9 Gainsborough Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2HY Sales Manager. Krzysztof Kasprzak, who Poole Visit the website The Business magazine is mailed free-of-charge to named business people within Dorset, West Hants The company has worked on Pirates chief, Matt Ford, has chosen www.bizmag.co.uk and Salisbury. Recipients are occasionally contacted to maintain correct mailing details and to provide for news, business clubs, events and free business directory information regarding special features. Contact us to receive the magazine or to be removed from the some of the country’s most iconic as his number one for the 2017 mailing list on 01425 471500. buildings including The Shard and SGB Premiership campaign, will The Business (Dorset) Ltd, Opinions expressed within this publication are those of the contributors and not necessarily of the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of The Business, but legal responsibility cannot be accepted for The Olympic Village in London and be supported this season by the 9 Gainsborough Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2HY errors, omissions or misleading statements. The Business is fully protected by copyright. Nothing contained within Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. Dolphin Shopping Centre. this magazine may be reprinted or reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher. © The Business (Dorset) Ltd 2017 All rights reserved ISSN 1354-3806

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NEWS Wordcaster Public Relations WPR Business News Salisbury sky dive The Secret of Success is not to be a Secret BOFA International wins for military charity Tel 01202 874079 • [email protected] Queen’s Award for Innovation A Poole-based company that has grown from a one-man business to become the world leader in fume and dust extraction technology has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) in its 30th anniversary year. BOFA International has been awarded the prestigious accolade for Number one the development of its Intelligent Operating (iQ) System, which is transforming the way that organisations around the world are able to Dorset agency celebrates protect the health of employees and improve production processes through more effective extraction of airborne contaminants in the numerous client wins workplace. Liz Lean PR, which was established in Sandbanks in 1998, is celebrating BOFA was launched in 1987 as a small family business and has since its 19th year in business with a string of client wins. This includes developed into a global technology leader, employing over 200 people ODEON Bournemouth, Weymouth Sealife Adventure Park, The at its Poole headquarters, with offices in Germany and the USA. MacGuffin Project, River Aesthetics, GF Electrical, Hall and Woodhouse, The company has led the way in the development of innovative fume and Shape Real Estate. extraction systems, winning multiple awards along the way – including Liz Willingham, Managing Director of Liz Lean PR, said, ‘This year receiving a Queen’s Award for Export in 2012 – and now serves sectors is proving to be very exciting for the whole team. We’ve had the as diverse as laser, electronics, mechanical engineering, printing, 3D opportunity to work with more amazing brands and help them to printing, medical, pharmaceutical, dental and beauty in over 100 achieve their PR and marketing objectives. Since January we’ve also Blesma, The Limbless Veterans charity is looking for adventurous 4Com directors and staff at the awards ceremony at Battersea Evolution countries. welcomed three new staff, who bring a range of expertise to the team.’ fundraisers to take part in the annual sky-diving event ‘Fall for the Fallen’. with Ben Shephard This year will see the event take place at GoSkydive, Old Sarum Park, Christchurch-based telecoms provider 4Com has been awarded the Salisbury over the weekend of 12th-13th August. AMERICAN GOLF TEES OFF The Rock Stars Awards 2017 number one spot in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless Established in 2012, The Rock Star Awards aim to celebrate talented list. IN BOURNEMOUTH service men and women, their widows and dependents. It was formed young people across Dorset, aged between 16 and 26, with impressive Company Chairman Daron Hutt was presented with the award for in the years following the First World War and became a national charity achievements and bags of determination. the mid-size company category by TV personality Ben Shephard at a in 1932. This year the team behind the Rock Star Awards 2017 are planning a glittering ceremony in London. + https://blesma.org/support-us/ bigger and better event than ever before. It will culminate in an awards ceremony at the Bournemouth O2 Academy on the 19th October 2017. + www.rockrecruitment.co.uk/rock-stars HEALTH & SAFETY COURSES DELIVERED BY DORSET HEALTH AND SAFETY LTD

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A new chandlery for Lucketts Travel is a finalist Beaulieu River customers has Sunseeker calls Cruise berth extension Holiday park Renewal vote to open for in this year’s Group Travel Awards been officially opened by Lord for entries for officially opens enhanced by Bournemouth’s two BIDs in the ‘best coach operator’ Montagu at Buckler’s Hard Yacht category after being voted for by Richard Drax, MP for Harbour. readers of Group Travel Organiser Macmillan Dorset South Dorset has officially million pound magazine. Lucketts will find out if Aish Technologies, the opened the completed Bike Ride 2017 investment it has won at a glittering awards Poole-based defence systems cruise berth extension at Sunseeker International is ceremony in London in June. manufacturer, has been Portland Port. looking forward to supporting recognised by missile systems The ceremony, involving Dorset Blind Associations’ the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride specialist MBDA as an essential port staff, tenants and Classic Car Show returns to for its 12th consecutive year, supplier. The firm was awarded a guests, was kicked off with Lulworth Castle for its third year which takes place on 2nd July. bronze recognition award for its speeches from Christopher on Sunday 14th May. The annual event, which is open contribution to the Sea Ceptor Langham, Chairman of to people of all ages and abilities, Urban Beach Hotel project. Portland Port Group, offers something for everyone, (Boscombe) has joined Rockley Park has been followed by Richard with distances of 10, 25, 38, 48, 60 forces with the Yoga Lounge announced as the AA Holiday Drax, who then cut the and 100 miles to choose from. BID ballot notifications have now been posted to alert Bournemouth’s Bournemouth, to offer Yoga Centre of the Year 2017. The ribbon and declared the + Portland Port new docking extension levy-paying businesses of the impending BID renewal. Ballot papers Retreats to yogis across the UK AA Inspectors visited nearly www.macmillanbikeride.com extension open. The cruise opened by Richard Drax MP are set to be issued on 2nd May; businesses will then have until 1st with exclusive stays at Urban 900 holiday centres around the berth extension was the June 2017 to cast their votes. The vote asks town centre and coastal Beach Hotel. The yoga retreats UK before deciding the Poole result of several years or careful planning and makes Portland Port one Heaven sent businesses whether they want to continue to collectively invest in the will incorporate the new ‘Fierce holiday park came out tops. of only a few on the English Channel that can handle vessels with overall Hoburne, one of the UK’s longest Grace’ hot yoga system direct lengths of 340 metres. future of their trading areas. First established in 2012, a ‘Yes’ majority in The New Forest National from London with the expertise The extension works were carried out by marine construction established holiday groups, has their ballots will renew the Bournemouth Town Centre BID and Coastal Park Authority and the of Yoga Lounge founder Amber specialists Red 7 Marine Ltd, TMS Ltd and CMP Thames who joined invested just over half a million BID for a further five years respectively. CLA have launched their 2017 pounds into its holiday park To date, the BIDs have invested over £6m, towards enhancing Fidler. awards which, each year, reward forces to deliver the project. The first vessel to use the extension is likely to be Holland America’s based in Christchurch. Bournemouth as a vibrant, attractive, eventful, connected, safe and Award winning local salon the best rural businesses and The investment is part of the successful environment for all types of businesses to thrive. In the next environmental initiatives in the Koningsdam on 11th May, followed by the Disney Magic on 23rd May. group, Francesco Group, has second phase of company-wide five years both BIDs have extensive plans to invest more in communities New Forest area. Nominations In this cruise season alone, there will be eight cruise ships calling at been successful in being developments, in which all of and to provide more business support. By promoting and marketing and entries are required by Portland Port which are more than 290 metres long. included on the governments Hoburne’s seven holiday parks Bournemouth as a first-class destination, they also plan to attract more Friday 23rd May 2017. As cruise ships and other vessels around the world continue to get new Register of Apprenticeship have been enhanced over the visitors into the area throughout the year, creating new opportunities + www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/awards larger, the new extension will allow Portland Port to accommodate Training Providers. some of the biggest ships in operation. past two years. for businesses to thrive. Platinum Recruitment is celebrating after its success in Bournemouth has led to expansion along the South A hurricane resistant Coast with the opening of a new roof structure has been COMPUTER PROUD TO BE PROVIDING LOCAL BUSINESS office in Southampton. manufactured by Dorset steel construction company REIDsteel PROBLEMS... 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Taylor Made Designs supplies uniform to present Hillier Garden Centres How the new Grant Thornton collaborative working space will look Our Entrepreneurs share with you their Taylor Made Designs Grant Thornton set to launch first were delighted ways to stimulate creativity in your business recently to win a collaborative working space in the south contract to supply Global business advisors and accountancy firm Grant Thornton is uniform to Hillier launching the first collaborative working space in the region when it Garden Centres. opens dynamic new offices at the University of Southampton Science Fast becoming the Park in June. Listen to new ideas Hire creative thinkers garden centre uniform The innovative new environment will see 65 client-facing staff use the Recruit staff that understand your vision and align supplier of choice, Encourage your team to share their ideas – even new space at the Chilworth site as its base location. The move is part of Taylor Made Designs the ones that go against your thinking. You don’t with your culture. Having a team that shares one the firm’s strategy to bring people together to connect, collaborate, and sprung to life to supply have to act on them, but you do have to value vision and works together drives creativity in your exchange ideas to promote activities that stimulate growth and create a personalised uniform them, give honest feedback and reward employees business. This doesn’t mean only recruit people vibrant economy. to the in-centre, for bringing them up. This will cultivate an who always agree with you, though. Encourage The space provides the platform for the continued development landscaping, nursery, and expansion of the connected community driving growth and atmosphere of positive idea generation, which different perspectives – it will help your company farm shop, restaurant prosperity across the region. The community spans a range of groups should self-perpetuate over time. stay ahead of the curve. and management staff, and organisations, including private and public sector, not for profit and consisting of: shirts, blouses, aprons, chefs jackets, fleeces, polo shirts, social enterprise, entrepreneurs, funders, creatives and innovators to workwear trousers, waterproof jackets, shorts, high-vis jackets, woolly name but a few. hats and caps. With 500 staff over 12 sites across the south of England, Hillier is perfectly placed to take advantage of the uniform management Inspire’s growth leads to service, multi-site based, online ordering service offered by Taylor Made a new role for Bev Cattano Designs. It’s set to be a relationship which will continue to grow and Bev’s new appointment comes blossom in to the future! after the recent acquisition of For more details visit www.taylomadedesigns.co.uk new entrepreneurial clients and the success of several substantial transactions, which have fuelled significant developments within the business, including a new Allow workers to play Be flexible corporate finance team and investment in the business’ There is a strong connection between play and A relaxed and flexible work environment increases infrastructure, systems and creativity; studies have revealed that reduced your team’s productivity and allows ideas to flow. processes. stress as a result of playing can lead to more Let go of the traditional 9-5 hours and have team Having joined Inspire in 2012 ideas, enhanced creativity and increased members come in to work when they are at their as an office administrator, innovation. So the next time stress levels rise, best. Embrace your employees’ natural rhythm, after just six months Bev was Bev Cattano turn to the power of play to help boost your they’ll show up to work fresh and ready to go. promoted to PA of the three Inspire directors. In 2014, her role expanded to include Manager of the team’s mood and reignite that spark Support Team as well as working alongside Accounts and Operations of creativity. Director, Andrew Singleton, to support the business’ IT and day-to-day operations. In early 2016, Bev’s role expanded further when she became part of the Leadership Team and Operational Management Team. Bev says, ‘These are incredibly exciting times for Inspire – it feels fantastic to be part of such a rapidly growing company. We have lots of new and exciting projects in the pipeline, which will ensure we have the correct to processes and procedures in place to grow the business efficiently and rapidly.’ Warren Munson, Managing Director and founder of Inspire, added, ‘It’s 9 vital we focus on ensuring we have the right people and infrastructure Uniform Management to support our business, and Bev is definitely the right person to take on the challenge! In her new role, Bev will facilitate the delivery of some 5 & Branded Products important new projects and internal plans, which will enable Inspire to If you have a big idea and need help making it happen, continue to evolve.’ get in touch with Inspire’s team of expert business advisors. 01202 473311 Kelly Tilsed, who joined the company in 2011, also benefits from the www.taylormadedesigns.co.uktaylormadedesigns.co.uk company’s expansion, taking on Bev’s important role as PA to Warren Munson. Please call: 0800 0776410 or email: [email protected] Enabling entrepreneurs Follow us: @Inspireacc #BeInspired www.inspire.uk.net to succeed

8 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 EMPLOYMENT+ EMPLOYMENT TALK Your knowledge is power. Number of Europeans looking How to retain the best talent: for UK jobs plunges The importance of company culture „„18% drop in numbers of Europeans searching online for work in the in Bournemouth’s tech industry Let’s use it. UK since January „„Decline is the steepest since the Brexit vote, and takes the number of UK job searches by people in the EU to 11% below its post- referendum low „„UK employers rely heavily on European staff – one million (44.3%) of new jobs created since 2008 were filled by EU workers EU workers’ appetite for the UK jobs market is cooling dramatically, according to new data from global job site Indeed. Since the start of 2017 the number of people in other EU countries searching online for UK jobs has slumped by 18%. The drop is the sharpest recorded since the UK voted for Brexit last June, and takes the number of inbound job searches to 11% below its post-referendum Charmaine Padfield, Senior IT trough. Meanwhile traffic in the opposite direction is increasing, with Recruitment Consultant at Bond Williams the number of UK residents looking for work in other EU countries Professional Recruitment, explains why ticking up since the start of January. openly promoting company values is so The number of Europeans looking for British jobs fell in the wake important in today’s booming digital of last June’s referendum and again after October’s ‘Hard Brexit’ sector on the South Coast. announcement. But the 2017 decline has been sharper and longer than The latest report from Tech Nation has both previous dips. revealed that the thriving tech industry Mariano Mamertino, EMEA economist at Indeed, comments, ‘We are in Bournemouth and Poole has a greater seeing a sharper and longer decline in interest in working in the UK proportion of high-growth businesses than Charmaine Padfield, Senior than in previous ‘shock drops’ following last year’s referendum. As Brexit anywhere else in the country. IT Recruitment Consultant moves from rhetoric to reality, the strain on Britain’s strong but tight With its seven mile stretch of beaches at Bond Williams labour market will worsen. and its notoriously lively culture, you can see why Bournemouth is the ‘For better or worse, a British labour market with fewer EU workers will place to be; 95% of tech workers said quality of life was ‘good’ or ‘better’, be immediately confronted with a range of complex questions that will while 91% rated digital growth optimism as good. However, with many need to be resolved quickly to prevent major disruption.’ businesses in the UK not doing enough to promote their company’s A separate Indeed analysis of official ONS data reveals just how values they could be missing out on hiring and keeping hold of this top reliant the UK has become on EU workers. It found that one million talent. jobs (44.3% of all new jobs) created in Britain since 2008 were filled by Make your values clear on your company website people born in another EU country. The dependence is most acute in Prospective IT candidates will be visiting your website as a first port of the manufacturing and hospitality sectors, which together account for a call to research when considering a job opportunity. Make sure your quarter (26%) of all EU nationals employed in the UK. vision and culture is clearly demonstrated throughout your website Mamertino adds, ‘Such heavy reliance on European talent could prove without making any unrealistic claims. Show people the benefits of a serious liability if Brexit interrupts the flow of workers. With Europeans’ being part of your team to make your vacancies more compelling. appetite for working in the UK already on the wane, if a non-EU Britain Start with the recruitment process puts up legal barriers to EU workers coming here, or if the UK economy Mention your purpose during the hiring process, during interview and slumps in the wake of Brexit, European jobseekers won’t hesitate to look If you’re a manufacturing business, marketing yourself is tough. in job adverts. This will allow you to find like-minded individuals who elsewhere. share those same values. Your brand message should be targeted at the And when you need outside support, it’s hard to find the marketing ‘UK unemployment is already at its lowest level in four decades, and right people with the right skills throughout the whole process. with a shrinking pool of available talent, many employers face extreme agency that understands you. We do. competition when recruiting the people they need to grow. Get everyone onboard with the same vision Services ‘Even with free access to EU workers, Britain’s labour market is Technology-minded people are all about change, constantly adapting Coda is the South’s leading marketing specialist for the industrial stretched tight. If Brexit turns off the tap of European workers it could be and working toward a vision for the future, they will be looking at their Brand Strategy / Campaigns / stretched to breaking point. As Brexit negotiations begin in earnest with employer’s willingness to commit to a bigger goal. Treat employees as manufacturing sector. The perfect partner for B2B businesses with customers who must be convinced of a company’s worth to make a the triggering of Article 50, the stakes for Britain’s labour market – and complex technical, scientific or market propositions, we create Direct Mail / Literature / Web / the wider economy – couldn’t be higher.’ meaningful connection to your brand. Corporate brand values are very important in talent acquisition but campaigns, comms and content that informs your prospects and Video / Public Relations / in our experience, the companies that retain the best talent not only customers at every point of the sales process – giving your business CBI response to labour market statistics advertise their values openly but also prove them throughout every Social Media / Print aspect of their business. more power to position, more power to engage, and more power to sell. The CBI has responded to the latest ONS labour market statistics for At Bond Williams Professional Recruitment we have extensive December 2016 to February 2017, which showed a 39,000 rise in experience of recruiting across the IT sector, we understand that employment and 45,000 fall in unemployment. there is no such thing as a typical IT project. The local market is highly Rachel Smith, CBI Principal Labour Market Economist, said, ‘It’s good competitive – we will manage the process for you, acting swiftly and to see more people in work, and with the level of vacancies the highest discreetly to secure the right match. on record, access to the right skills remains a key challenge. Call Charmaine Padfield on 01202 233777. ‘With inflation rising, real pay growth has fallen back for the Contact us to learn more: third month in a row now. This remains a concern, so it’s vital that productivity increases if we are to see earnings head up.’ www.codacomms.com Office 11/12 Briggs House, +44 (0)1202 721169 26 Commercial Road, Poole, [email protected] Dorset, BH14 0JR 10 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 + FINANCE MATTERS FINANCE Pension planning at the start of the tax year HSBC supports completion Sir Clive Woodward Andrew Milligan, Financial Planner, Mazars Financial of Dorset renewables plant announced as speaker at Planning Limited, answers questions about making pension contributions in the new 2017/18 Tax Year. A Dorset renewables company a term loan to facilitate further Business Leaders Lecture has completed work on its new growth. The project has created Rugby World Cup winning I’ve heard a lot about annual combined heat and power (CHP) two new full time jobs for the Q coach and businessman, Sir allowance regarding making plant, with support of an £8.5m local economy. Clive Woodward OBE, has been pension contributions. Could finance facility from HSBC. The £6m CHP plant is capable of announced as the keynote you please clarify the position on Eco Sustainable Solutions, burning around 10,000 tonnes of L-r: Trelawney Dampney, Eco Sustainable Solutions and Andy Lear, HSBC speaker at this year’s Business how much I can contribute in this which reprocesses wood waste oversize material* annually, taken Leaders Lecture at The Hilton at new tax year? and organic materials into soils, from Eco’s successful compost Managing Director, said, ‘HSBC, finance has meant we’ve been the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, composts and turf products for operation. The energy generated and particularly our Relationship able to complete the work in a The annual allowance is a limit on on 20th September 2017, A clients across the south coast, from the plant will be used to Director Andy Lear have been really timely manner. This new the amount that can be contributed hosted by Rothmans has used an equipment finance power the site, with any excess instrumental in getting this biomass plant is testament to into a pension each year while Accountants. facility to purchase and build the fed into the National Grid. project off the ground, and the Eco’s belief that the future relies still receiving tax relief. In the tax Sir Clive’s legendary leadership plant, plus invoice finance and Trelawney Dampney, Eco’s flexible mix of invoice and asset heavily on renewable energy, year 2017-18 the standard rule is skills and visionary approach so we will continue to grow and that you’ll get tax relief on pension to winning led the England diversify our operations and look contributions of up to 100% of your rugby union team to World forward to working with HSBC earnings or a £40,000 capped annual Cup glory in 2003 and his Red Flag Alert for Bournemouth businesses again to help these ambitions allowance, whichever is lower. For example, if you earn £20,000 but tenure as Director of Sport for become a reality.’ put £25,000 into your pension pot (perhaps by topping up earnings With growing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future trade links with Europe – combined with rising Team GB at the London 2012 Eco Sustainable Solutions with some savings), you’ll only get tax relief on £20,000). There are inflation – businesses across Bournemouth saw an increase in financial distress across the majority of Olympic Games saw the home Sir Clive Woodward OBE annually processes 250,000 restrictions and some individuals have a reduced pension annual sectors in the first three months of 2017, new figures have shown. nation record its greatest ever tonnes of material at its Parley allowance. In the south west as a whole, 23,881 firms were in ‘significant’ financial distress during that period – overall performance. These Chairman of Hive Learning – the site, the UK’s leading purpose- up 6% on the previous quarter (22,533 firms), data released by the UK’s leading independent business achievements have been collaborative learning app. built site for organics recycling Could you please elaborate on who would face this recovery specialists Begbies Traynor reveals. matched off the field by an Sir Clive is also a highly- Q and renewable energy. reduced annual allowance? 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12 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 MAY/JUNE 2017 www.bizmag.co.uk | 13 + SPECIAL FEATURE: Team building and CAW share top tips corporate entertainment for a successful event Bournemouth 7s Festival It has been one of those days that we all have at work sometimes – when, what can go wrong, does go wrong! reaches 10th anniversary Then just to make things perfect, your boss has suddenly decided that the company needs to be more proactive on This May will see the a bank holiday party to mark the Bournemouth 7s Festival open beginning of the festival season. the corporate entertainment front and tells you to organise a its gates to the public for the The 2016 event saw 400 teams summer family funday to entertain both staff and their children, 10th time, and organisers plan on participate in rugby, netball, action. One of the veteran teams that have previously hosted big plus some of your high roller clients complete with their families, marking the impressive milestone dodgeball and hockey over three ready to take to field are the names such as former England will be coming along too. with a standout celebration days, with locals and visitors alike star-studded ‘Rugby For Heroes’, a Rugby Captain Lewis Moody filled with sport, music and a few taking advantage of sporting charity rugby team that regularly and Welsh rugby legend Shane ‘While you are at it,’ your line additional surprises. action, 12 party arenas and a fields ex-international legends Williams. manager says with a smile, ‘we Having become the largest unique festival atmosphere. in support of raising funds for Bournemouth 7s Festival 2017 could do with a similar party for festival of its kind since launching New plans include the addition military personnel. takes place on the Bank Holiday this Christmas. Well, as you are in in 2008, Bournemouth 7s of the Big Boys 10s veterans’ cup, The main festival site itself holds of 26th, 27th and 28th May. marketing, surely it should not be welcomes sports teams from the offering the opportunity to the a variety of arenas including Tickets are available from difficult to sort out?’ UK and abroad, as well as offering over 35s to take part in the rugby exclusive VIP and V.VIP areas www.Bournemouth7s.com The brief then lands on your company you might want to Long term established event desk with a thump, so what do work with. organisations such as CAW Henley Hillbillies you do? Panic, run for cover, look „„ Do they have an up to date Events, often have ‘in house’ for a new job? different divisions for specialist Now is a great time to invest the savings you make because website? Is the style what you CAW Events (Crafty Arty markets. in the people that make your there is no agent increasing the are looking for? World) has been based near For example, we have Crafty business great. costs. „„ Do they own their own Dorchester, here in the south Arty Parties looking after the Henley Hillbillies also has a motivating and rewarding loyal props? If not, hiring in from It is important to recognise, west since 2001 and being one of corporate sector, Big Footfall staff. other specialist suppliers will especially during financially first class safety record so you the UK’s leading event planners, servicing the brand /retail market take a big chunk out of your tough times where more and can book in your team, safe in we get these type of worried The second tip, is to ask any and Prop Dead Gorgeous budget and you will often end more is asked of employees, that the knowledge that they are in phones calls on a regular basis. potential event company the looking after the theming/prop up with the same stuff that promoting a positive team ethic the best hands, as Mark asserts, But help is at hand, why not let following questions: hire sector. your competitors have used and showing staff that they are ‘We believe in looking after our the professionals sort it all out? „„ Do they give you transparent So, whether you are organising previously. valued, improves morale and customers, keeping them safe so The first tip is to speak to a local costings? i.e. do they break a family fun day, team building, ultimately increases productivity. that they can enjoy the benefits specialist who can use their local down each item as part „„ Do they do their own exclusive awards ceremony or exhibition, Henley Hillbillies’ team building of the experience. We only buy expertise in producing stand-out of your company’s overall creative work? i.e will they community event, Christmas days provide an opportunity to quality equipment, we look after corporate parties and take the budget? This is critical in produce your artwork ‘in house’ Grotto or maybe just need to take everyone out of the familiar it and maintain it to the highest burden off your shoulders. checking you are getting value or do they farm this out to a hire just a few props for a sales workplace environment in order standards.’ for money - don’t be fobbed unknown supplier? That can conference by checking out the to challenge them with new Henley Hillbillies provide a off! be very expensive and eat above, you should have all your experiences so that they bond variety of exhilarating motorsport up a large proportion of your teambuilding experience (they Hillbillies, ring the office and „„ How long have they been bases covered. and increase their ability to and shooting activities for team budget! even hosted members of Team the chances are you will talk established? Experience pays Then all you have to do is sit communicate and collaborate. building and corporate events, GB before the Olympics). Another to someone who will be an in this area. „„ What Public Liability Insurance back, relax and enjoy the event! Henley Hillbillies started 26 key part of the appeal is the instructor for your booking – after and stag/hen parties in the do your potential events For further information call „„ What track record have they years ago when the Needham value for money that Henley all no one is better placed to talk beautiful Dorset countryside. company have in place? A 01300 345 397 or visit got? i.e. you need to know family saw the need to diversify Hillbillies offer, as the Owner to you about your event. Another For further info visit minimum of 10 million should www.craftyartyworld.com what type/scale of events the farming business and make Mark Needham explains, ‘We key benefit of direct bookings, are www.henleyhillbillies.co.uk be standard. Ask for a copy for have they delivered and check use of their beautiful 200 acre only operate at our Old Henley your records and check it is in if they can produce genuine farm by opening it up to the Farm centre, not only because it date for when your event takes references. Ask if they have public. Shortly after starting the is a beautiful place but because Team Building & Corporate Entertainment in Dorset Gone are the days, when a few place. had any bad press. award winning activity centre, it means we are great value in drinks for the adults and a basic „„ Last but not least, do they „„ Are they financially secure? they found themselves receiving comparison to our competitors. goody bag for the kids, qualified produce full Health + Safety Bank references are a useful regular requests for teambuilding We’ve all been on these as corporate entertaining. Staff documentation? Are they guide in checking that they and corporate entertainment teambuilding days where there incentives and client events have full members of accredited are not going to go bust when events as businesses began to see are a couple of vehicles and some moved onto new levels and your organisations such as Safe Off road you have handed over part or the value in building relationships cones marking out a small track, company needs to move with Contractors and ROSPA? Do driving and all of your budget… with their staff and customers. you get a couple of laps on each shooting events it. Many organisations now see their staff hold valid First The uniqueness of the activities thing and that’s it. Our quad track giving corporate experiences as „„ Do they have offices and full Aid Certificates? Is all their on offer and the professional is 1½ miles long (you can see it a cornerstone in their marketing time staff? There are event electrical equipment PAT delivery of the half and full in satellite images) and everyone mix, which promote both their companies who work out tested? Do all their team have name and company image to of a small back room with day packages makes Henley gets their own bike for the entire Est 1990 up to date DBS checks? It is Hillbillies the first choice for session.’ existing and potential customers. a mobile/website and sub recommended that you see T: 01300 345293 | M: 07860 759996 Plus, it has been proven that team everything out. Vist their many companies looking Another key factor is that you www.teambuildingdorset.co.uk all the original paperwork and for an exhilarating outdoor can book directly with Henley building and incentives are key in premises to get a feel of the keep a photocopy for your files.

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Romsey company achieves ‘best’ Events management OSPREY LEISURE CENTRE HOSTS result with staff incentives and hospitality D-DAY DANCE IN JUNE ​Seventa Events has announced Seventa Events has recently Osprey Leisure Centre will be a new addition to its award- won a range of high-profile hosting a D-Day Dance Show winning team. Matthew Piovan contracts and is set to deliver Evening on Saturday 3rd June

has joined the thriving events its largest projects to date plus / Open for Art BID / Outdoor Event Courtesy of Weymouth from 7.30pm. management company as more creative events across the The evening will include Operations Director. His notable UK. This includes executing a Weymouth BID provides funding for sound and lighting effects, 18-year resume includes working five-year Bournemouth Borough static displays, music, as General Manager of BH Council contract to provide local events and organisations wartime footage, a bar and Live Hospitality and working Bournemouth town centre’s Since January 2017 the Weymouth Lions have received just under food which can be purchased simultaneously as the Operations Christmas offering. BID board have considered £10,000 worth of financial during the evening. Tickets Manager for three renowned A multi-award winning and approved four funding support since 2013, including are available from Osprey Bournemouth restaurants business, Seventa Events recently applications including one from support for the annual Motocross Leisure Centre and are priced and event spaces (Print Room, won a prestigious award at the ArtWey who are running an ‘Open event, two music festivals, and a at £10 per ticket. The event WestBeach and Aruba). Matthew national M&IT Industry Awards for Art’ fortnight festival from 20th Christmas event in 2015. is being supported by the May – 4th June at various locations Finally, The BIG Outdoor NIX Communications Group founder Nick Zammit holding the Sunday was also Head of UK Operations 2017. Founded in 2011, the team Castletown D-Day Centre who Times trophy at the award ceremony with colleagues (l-r) Victoria Hayes, for the International Obica plan, create and manage a wide around the area promoting local Adventure Weekend will run over recently opened a museum in Trevor Wood, Emma Davis, Trish Taylor, Mark Brown, Sophie Stiles, Mozzarella Bar chain. range of events across the UK; artists and venues. The Weymouth the 20th – 21st May with a wide Castletown. Rachel Thorne and Andy Fung. Drawing from his expertise, including brand activations, and Portland Lions applied for range of activity events that offer Those attending are C Hutchings) (supplied by financial support for two events, a the chance for people to try out Staff incentives including trips to departments can win a free four- Matthew will be leading the corporate and private events, and welcome to dress in 1940s Chris Hutchings, The Air Raid Warden new event on Easter Sunday, the the many outdoor activities in the hosting the evening Las Vegas and tech gifts such as night trip to Las Vegas. Seventa Events team through experiential pop-up events. style. + Weymouth Wade and the Lions area that include, cycling, rock + iPads have contributed to making ‘The office is equipped with their next stage of growth. www.seventa.co.uk www.ospreyleisure.co.uk Music Festival in June 2017. In climbing, sailing and numerous the telecommunications supplier a massage chair, music system, total, Weymouth and Portland water based activities. for Southampton FC one of the snooker table, televisions and One4all Gift Cards reports 2016 A taste for business best places to work in the UK. arcade games – and to keep Requests for funding applications are available at A lunch-time meeting at a good restaurant not only offers a great NIX Communications Group activity levels up we have exercise sales increases www.weymouthbid.co.uk/go.to/Match+Funding+Applications opportunity to conduct business in a relaxed atmosphere, but also was the highest-ranked sessions from a personal trainer Gift card sales surge in 2016, according to data revealed by the provides an ideal venue to mix business with pleasure offering telecommunications company in on the staff.’ company behind the UK’s leading multi-retailer gift card, the hospitality to both clients and staff. the Sunday Times 100 Best Small In their feedback for the award, One4all Gift Card. Parley opens its new golf course Companies to Work For 2017. The staff at NIX Communications The One4all Gift Card, which now counts more than 50,000 UK company was placed 29th. Group said they enjoyed a good stores within its scheme, saw a 23% year on year increase in sales Nick Zammit, who started the balance between work and home in 2016 via the Post Office, www.One4allgiftcard.co.uk and their company in 2009, said the team life and their jobs did not interfere corporate arm, One4all Rewards. of 55 staff working at the firm’s with other responsibilities. Winchester Hill headquarters, All of the firm’s staff are and its subsidiary offices in encouraged to take part in The Mayor of Poole’s Maritime Ball Newport on the Isle of Wight and charitable activities. Successes Trethowans, a leading law firm in Manchester, were the key to include staff members climbing in the south of England with an success. Kilimanjaro, completing Tough office in Poole, is confirmed as ‘Hard work and dedication of Mudder and receiving awards for the gold sponsor of The Mayor our staff are greatly rewarded,’ charitable efforts and fundraising of Poole’s Maritime Ball and said Nick. ‘Top performers in all days within the office. sponsor of the champagne reception and arrival drinks. The Mayor of Poole’s Maritime Ball takes place at the STAGE YOUR EVENT ON Lighthouse on 13th May as part LONGLEAT’S STUNNING ESTATE of the UK’s Maritime Festival and Planning for your next year’s events and looking for a new and is a special fundraising event L-r: Daryl Dampney, Manager; Mike Travis, Men’s Captain; Emma Millward, Ladies Captain; Tim Parker, Club Captain and Ian Noble, Head Greenkeeper exciting venue for your conference or outdoor events? Longleat dedicated to raising money for boasts 900 acres of landscaped parkland which could be the perfect three of the Mayor’s charities, The brand new course at Parley and a huge practice green, to stage for an extravagant do! namely Lewis-Manning Hospice, Golf Centre has officially opened accompany the smaller pre-game In 1966, Longleat became the first location outside of Africa to open Chestnut Nursery and Waggy with the captains driving off in practice green. a drive-through Safari. 50 years on and Longleat remains one of the Tails Rescue. front of a big crowd. Two academy holes are available UK’s leading tourist attractions. Boasting a menagerie of animals, high The event is set to be a The course is part of a £250,000 for warm-ups and there is a state- Elizabethan architecture, hundreds of acres of parkland, and easy prestigious night of glitz and Mark Daniels, Mayor of Poole Cllr redevelopment at the centre of-the-art indoor coaching area as access from the A350, A36 and A361, Longleat offers a perfect choice glamour. On arrival, guests will Xena Dion, Gary Pick and Sarah opposite Bournemouth Airport well as a simulator and shop. enjoy a glass of champagne Richards that has doubled its size. The team which won the first for a team away day, or corporate event. Whether you have a specific Choose 3 delicious dishes from our daily changing brasserie menu event in mind, or you are flexible with options, Longleat promises courtesy of Trethowans followed At 5,169 yards long, the nine- ever competition on the new 1812, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AG. Tel: 01202 20 30 60 to deliver a memorable and unique experience perfect for any taste, by a delicious 3-course dinner after which the evening will continue hole course is designed to be course were Bob Lloyd, Gary brief, or budget. with an unforgettable night of entertainment. There will be plenty of challenging but enjoyable. Banks, Logan Davies and Dennis FREE PARKING FOR ALL DINERS For full information visit www.longleat.co.uk/business/your-event opportunities to win prizes and donate to these three local charities. Opening soon is the dedicated Wilkinson. + www.poolemaritimeball.com short-game practice area + www.parleygolf.co.uk

16 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 MAY/JUNE 2017 www.bizmag.co.uk | 17 + A one-stop shop... NETWORK NEWS for press releases and photography guaranteed to get you noticed NETWORKING Rowan White Photographic telling stories in pictures and words for 33 years For all your photographic requirements from Architecture to Web, from Conference to PR A coffee and a chat will cost you nothing... ‘One call to me and I’ll come to you.’ AFC Bournemouth kick-off Contact Noel White on 01202 518618 or e-mail: [email protected] What’s The Future Southampton B2B marketing a new season of Jobshop UK agency, bandv, has hoisted Ross directors’ lunches Aim for success with Signs Express Breckenridge to the top of the 10% off mast as its new Managing Director. Richard Morris has recently taken over as the new owner of Signs Express your first order Ross has been with the company (Bournemouth and Poole) sign making centre, part of the UK’s largest when quoting Bizmag May/June, eight years. As Client Services signs and graphics franchise. offer ends 30th June 2017. Director, he has driven it to The centre has been established for over 20 years and has built an Applies to orders of between dizzying digital marketing heights, enviable reputation for excellent service and quality. Well known £250 and £2500 ex VAT not only as a Google Premier local and national companies feature in its account portfolio, many of partner but also as one of the only Signs and graphics are HubSpot Gold Certified Partner which have been customers since the early days of the centre opening, amongst the best advertising including local authorities/schools, Care South/St Ives Care Home, tools available as well as being Agencies in the UK. Eco Sustainable Solutions, Manchester Airport Group and Fossil/House of extremely cost effective. Determined to power the Fraser. business forward, Ross was a First impressions are known to Ross Breckenridge Richard commented, ‘The future looks very promising as within the be important, so whether you are key speaker at the first HubSpot first couple of months of my ownership of Signs Express we were offered looking to improve your premises User Group (HUG) in the UK and attended Inbound 2016, a seminal the contract to supply both interior and exterior signage for the new or want to create a mobile HubSpot convention held in Boston, Massachusetts, that attracted Richard Morris in front of AIM Altitude group headquarters based at Bournemouth International advertising tool with vehicle thousands of marketing and sales professionals from around the Aim Altitude HQ Airport. This is exactly the type of contract I want to be associated with, graphics, Signs Express is able world. to advise you of all the available L-r: Tracey Wood, Director, Jobshop UK; Jeff Mostyn, Chairman, AIM Altitude believes in the same business ethics as I do, customer satisfaction and a passion for excellence.’ The next big event for bandv’s is What’s The Future. Held at the options, such as... AFC Bournemouth; Frances Miles, Director, Jobshop UK; Rob Mitchell, He continued, ’I intend to continue growing the business through investment in staff and equipment, as well Aegeas Bowl in West End on 10th May, it is their second digital Commercial Director, AFC Bournemouth. „„ Custom wallpaper and art as expanding the range of products offered.’ marketing conference aimed at marketers in the Solent area, and will „„ Indoor and outdoor signs Bournemouth-based recruitment specialists, Jobshop UK, has kicked- Signs Express has a large open plan studio/workshop area where customers can view designs and discuss focus on video content and marketing, with top speakers from Google „„ Vehicle graphics and wraps off its first directors’ lunch of 2017 by welcoming AFC Bournemouth material specifications. Graphics and layouts can be modified to create individual designs that portray exactly and HubSpot and workshops for hands-on involvement for everyone. „„ Exhibition stands and Chairman, Jeff Mostyn, and Commercial Director, Rob Mitchell as its the right image for your business. A spacious application bay allows customers’ vehicles to be liveried in a well- banners guest speakers. lit, temperature controlled environment, ensuring a first-class professional result. „„ Window graphics The highly acclaimed lunch, attended by over 60 company directors For cost-effective and innovative solutions for all your signage needs, contact Signs Express (Bournemouth „„ Pavement furniture Business Come Dancing Summer Ball and held at The Harbour Heights Hotel, Poole, saw Jeff candidly discuss and Poole) today to see how they can help your business. „„ Health and safety notices Pavilion Dance South West and his journey with the Premier League team, from when he first purchased „„ Wayfinding signage Lewis-Manning Hospice were delighted For more information please contact Signs Express on 01425 277676, the club in 2007 during what he described as, ‘a Victor Kiam moment.’ by email [email protected] or visit www.signsexpress.co.uk/bournemouth „„ And much more. to host Business Come Dancing With an undeniable passion for football, Jeff has been an integral part Summer Ball 2017 launch party, where of the behind the scenes improvements at the Vitality Stadium over this year’s brave participants met their the past 10 years, as well as proving himself to be an immensely well- dance teachers for the first time. respected figure both locally and within the game on a national level, ‘Pushing the boat out’ Luxury Motorboat Charter The charity event sees a line up of due to his unparalleled football knowledge and commitment to the Luxury ‘yachting’ is no longer just for the rich and famous. 11 local business individuals getting local community. Lymington, England to grips with choreography and then Talking about the club’s rise to the premier division, Jeff revealed that Enjoy a champagne cruise around the Solent in style this performing live at a spectacular gala summer on board ‘Aruba’ from only £50 per person. the town has benefitted from an estimated £100m being spent as a evening and competition on the 23rd direct result of AFC Bournemouth’s success. Aruba, a Fairline Squadron 42, capable of 30+ knots, has a large June. A fun and challenging prospect Commercial Director of AFC Bournemouth, Rob Mitchell, joined Jeff luxurious saloon which is fitted out in cream leather and matt walnut, for any non-dancer, the competition is to talk about the club’s charitable interests and vision for success. The with a 32 inch TV, and Bose sound system. On the huge flybridge you’ll an exciting process that has previously club is dedicated to investing in projects and facilities for the area, find a fridge, an icemaker and a barbecue, with an eight seat alfresco brought together new friendship and has a vision to engage 4,500 people a week in sport and educational dining and sunbathing area. newfound passions for dance. initiatives, and is passionate about inspiring diversity in sport, and Whether you just want to cruise the Solent in luxury and soak up This year’s line up includes a range of preparing young people for work. the sun with friends and family, or reward and motivate up to eight business participants including, Kasia Launched in 2016, The Cherries Community Fund supports a number of your employees, the choice is yours. You are free to either create Tomczyk from Hotel Collingwood, of projects for young people and vulnerable groups, as well as being your own itinerary, or attend one of the annual favourites such as the Sarah Linda and Helen Wesley from Cake © Laura involved in supporting community groups and charities. Financed from LV=, Sue Benoke from Smarter Business Business Come Dancing Bournemouth Air Festival or the Weymouth Seafood Festival. Summer Ball launch 2017 the proceeds of the popular Matchday Draw and any other donations Consultancy, Becky Craig of Blu Lake, Aruba, based in the award winning Lymington Yacht Haven, 10 minutes the club receives, the fund has so far donated over £21,000 to 33 Louise Munyard from RT Media and Maximilian De Kment of Saxe walk from the town centre, is available to charter from just two hours to projects ranging from football kits for schools, to sensory gardens for Cruise the Solent Coburg. Participants will be dancing a mix of styles from ballroom, a weekend, or more, and can also be hired on an accommodation-only care homes. from just commercial, musical theatre and bellydance. basis for up to four people. Tracey Wood, Jobshop UK Director, said, ‘The first directors’ lunch of £50 per person. The event is generously supported this summer by award-winning the year was a phenomenal success. Jeff and Rob really engaged our Richard, who is both owner and ‘skipper’, commented, ‘Most people Estate and Letting Agent Saxe Coburg as gold sponsors; The Zip Yard, in guests who had lots of questions for them. It was fascinating to hear love boats, and marinas are lovely relaxing places to stay, so whatever (Fully inclusive of fuel, crew Winton are silver sponsors for the second time, and Mazars also join for about Jeff’s personal story with the club, as well as its involvement with the occasion, an anniversary, a couple of nights peace and quiet on and marina fees). the first time as silver sponsors. the community and its charitable and social causes. I often feel when board in the marina, a day out following the events of Cowes Week, or a Gifts, Special Occasions, or Corporate Bookings. Ticket holders will enjoy a sumptuous two course dinner, people think of football they don’t realise what a club is putting back corporate event, we’ll go out of our way to make your event special, and Overnight accommodation also available. entertainment, a thrilling display of dance and a disco till late into the into the community or how having a successful club really does benefit are sure you’ll want to come back for more.’ night. the local area. Our next lunch will be on 7th June with further details All proceeds raised from the event will be split between Parkinson’s You can find out more by contacting Richard on 07999 912245 See our website available shortly.’ Dance at Pavilion Dance South West and Lewis-Manning Hospice. or by email [email protected] www.boatingbeds.co.uk For further information about the Jobshop UK directors’ lunches, + www.pdsw.org.uk please call 01202 674488 or [email protected]

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Simon’s knowledge and expertise within the Harold G Walker Solicitors we draw upon the expertise to launch professional sector enables him to advise on a variety To complement the firm’s of our experienced Commercial Law team who offer of business strategies, including sales, transfers and specialist services in assisting advice and guidance on the challenges facing Dorset Legal start-ups. He particularly specialises in commercial executors and beneficiaries businesses every day. around the world with Awards property and has advised a number of businesses with administering estate assets Heading up the firms’ Commercial team is Simon extensive property portfolios within the local area. QuoStar, the located in North America, Nethercott who has over 35 years’ experience dealing Working closely with Simon is Hugh Storry Deans, a Bournemouth-based Lester Aldridge has now with a wide breadth of businesses, ranging from sole Partner who has many years of Litigation and Dispute extended its offering and is an IT consultancy, has traders and partnerships to large multi-million pound Resolution experience. teamed up with Dorset- corporations. Simon’s passion for local business has authorised guarantor to handle Recently, the Firm has seen considerable growth within based legal recruitment seen the Commercial Law department of Harold G Medallion Signature Guarantee its commercial sector, as a result of its acknowledged Walker grow from strength to strength. His significant applications, without having to firm ASH Elite to launch reputation and expertise. At Harold G Walker, the Firm experience enables him to provide practical legal refer any part of the process to a the first legal awards in not only offers expert commercial property services, advice so Clients can achieve their business objectives third party. the region. but business clients can also access the specialist within a given time frame. When an individual with The Dorset Legal Awards expertise of the Litigation and Employment Law teams, shares in North America passes have been created to Simon Nethercott, comments, “During the process creating a one-stop-shop for businesses seeking away, a Medallion Signature recognise high-performing we aim to build a relationship with the client, effective legal advice. Simon Nethercott, Partner and Commercial Guarantee is usually required legal professionals and firms understanding their business and their goals. We then Solicitor at Harold G Walker Solicitors. by transfer agents to guarantee from the region and honour the authority of the person their work and commitment. signing the transfer forms. The With over 200 SRA regulated Medallion Signature Guarantee liability and loss by safeguarding in the UK to provide this service. practices and over 1,000 Your Friend-in-Law, helping is a barcoded stamp, which also against forged signatures. ‘Medallion Guarantees are solicitors, legal executives provides a certification that the Oliver Phipps, Partner and often not easy to obtain if you and conveyancers in the signature being guaranteed Head of the International Private are a resident outside of the USA, Dorset area, QuoStar and is genuine. It is a statutory Client team at Lester Aldridge however, my team can offer all ASH Elite want to take time to your business grow. requirement when managing commented, ‘We are delighted the advice and expertise needed recognise the success of legal the sale or transfer of shares and to be enrolled as a provider of to ensure a smooth transaction professionals within the region. mutual funds in North America. Medallion Signature Guarantees under one roof, during what can The award entries will The Medallion acts to limit the and pleased to be the first law firm often be a difficult time.’ open in May, following an official launch party. Different categories have been created Multi-million pound acquisition for small, medium and large sized legal firms and also of communications firm completed include a number of individual Commercial Law Employment Law Litigation awards for legal professionals, Dorset commercial such as ‘Rising Star of the Year’ solicitors Steele Raymond and ‘Practice Director/Manager LLP has advised Arden of the Year’. Communications Group The awards will be judged on its multi-million by an independent panel of pound acquisition of a legal heavyweights along Midlands-based IT and with business leaders, and the communications firm. awards ceremony will take place in February 2018. This Arden Communications Group Nick Davies, Steele Raymond and Matt Cusack, Arden Communications completed the seven-figure Group prestigious black tie event acquisition of Birmingham- will bring together the local based communications firm ambitious and significant growth Partner and Commercial Solicitor legal community to celebrate Computerworld Business Solutions. having previously acquired two Nick Davies, who has extensive the most talented individuals, The transaction becomes the other IT and telecommunications experience in acting for IT and teams and firms across the Broadstone Christchurch Verwood Wimborne fourth acquisition by the Arden businesses, Unitycomm and Page technology clients, as well as south west region. 01202 692448 01202 482202 01202 823308 01202 881454 + Communications Group in the IT Solutions Ltd, in 2015. across a wide range of other www.dorsetlegalawards.co.uk www.hgwalker.co.uk [email protected] last three years and continues its The transactions were led by sectors.

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Blanchards Bailey bucks the trend with Senior strong female leadership appointment Leadership roles in law firms have services team, said having long been perceived as male the right blend of people is orientated environments but important to their success. Blanchards Bailey can be seen as ‘At Blanchards Bailey we bucking the trend – with the firm believe in equality and think Small businesses – get your house in order reporting a balance of men and having a good mix of men and women as partners. women is very important. It’s There are often many financial strains on small businesses juggling the Females in leaderships roles, attractive to clients and brings though, remains a sticking point balance to the workforce by payment of rent and rates, paying staff and also having to deal with the new in the industry but Sarah Heath, giving us varied opinions which Principal at Blanchards Bailey, help us deliver better results,’ Poole-based law firm Workplace Pensions. The Blanchards Bailey team who leads the firm’s commercial she said. Trethowans has strengthened its team with the appointment Set out below are some of the fundamental aspects which will not only help to prevent of licensing and town planning a dispute in the future with both employees and customers, but could prevent business More than 1 in 4 millennials have been expert, Sandra Graham. owners from falling foul of the law. inspired by TV shows to start a business Solicitors Sponsor the arts 1. Contracts of Employment 3. National Minimum/ A survey of 2,012 British adults with business and law among the five years according to the latest published in the Careers on the top careers to pursue as a result. UCAS figures*, in further proof that Dorset and Somerset law firm By law employers must provide to all Living Wage Box report by Fletchers Solicitors The business-based TV stars Britons’ best-loved TV series and Humphries Kirk solicitors has employees a written statement of the By law the employer must pay the has revealed that more than one that are inspiring Brits’ career characters are shaping their job announced its sponsorship of terms of their employment which must National Minimum Wage for employees in four (27%) millennials have choices include the Dragons Den choice. this year’s Dorchester Literary considered starting a business as panel (14%), and its personalities However, despite nearly two include key information including the aged under 25 and the National Living Festival launch event on 26th a result of watching a TV show or such as Peter Jones, Duncan thirds (62%) of people saying they September at Duke’s Fine Art name of the employer and the employee, Wage for employees over 25. The National film. Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis, and have researched a job or career Auctioneers in the town. the date the employment started and Living Wage for those over 25 is now 35% of those aged 18-30 Deborah Meaden. path they have seen on the telly, The launch will kick start a series confessed to taking inspiration Applications for university for 38%, the reality of working life details of pay. If employers do not provide £7.50. Any employers paying under of speaker events taking place for their career path from their business degrees have increased and setting up a business differed their employees with a written statement the National Living Wage or National from 18th to 22nd October. favourite TV shows and box sets, more than 10% over the past from the silver screen, as they felt of the terms of their employment, Minimum Wage could face Employment Anna Curtis - Solicitor the television made their job look Big Brekkie they could face a fine and potential Tribunal Proceedings. better than it is. Employment Tribunal Proceedings. Ed Fletcher, CEO of Fletchers Does your business create the Solicitors, said, ‘The impact of 4. Terms of Business We can assist small businesses with all TV role models shouldn’t be 2. Written Disciplinary and right 1st impression online? Many businesses overlook or do not pay of the matters outlined above as well underestimated. We have seen in Grievance Procedures previous years how shows such as sufficient attention to their own terms as other issues. A small sum of money Are you a business owner and would like to CSI have lead to a surge in forensic Many businesses overlook written invested at the outset can often save of business. Properly drafted Terms of stand out from your competitors online with science course applications, and disciplinary and grievance procedures huge amounts of money later on. We will Business are invaluable in running a a website that you can control? it seems that it is now the turn of which can also be incorporated into the business effectively and dealing with any always discuss costs with you in advance business professions to benefit from an influx in interest and applicants. Contract of Employment. Failure to have disputes which may arise with customers and agree costs limits if required. Stand out online for all the right reasons ‘Growing up I was fascinated a proper and comprehensive disciplinary or customers that do not pay their For further information or to arrange an by those TV lawyers who fought Peter Watson-Lee, Williams Thompson and grievance procedure can result in with Emily Pike, Autism Wessex invoices. appointment please call Anna Curtis. Your content managed website against the odds to secure justice protracted and stressful issues in the for their clients, and that still A breakfast event at Williams workplace. starting from affects how I see my job today. It Thompson Solicitors LLP in £545 also suggests that TV production Christchurch has raised over Your e-commerce website companies could have a role to £1,100 for the Autism Wessex play in helping inspire people into ‘Big Brekkie’ campaign. starting from professions where there is going £945 to be most need in 10 or 20 years’ Local Families Wimborne 01202 882456 time. With that in mind, perhaps In Need www.dibbens.co.uk we need shows that popularise Dorset law firm Coles Miller is lizzysdesign engineers or mathematicians to urging residents and companies help shape future generations.’ across the Bournemouth area to Further statistics and information „„ Family Matters „„ Trusts „„ Conveyancing „„ Accidents Websites Logos Rebrand Signage donate emergency food to help Banners Brochures Flyers Leafl ets from the ‘Careers on the Box’ local families in need. „„ Making a Will „„ Lasting Power of Attorney „„ Commercial Property „„ Litigation report can be found at Posters Van signage and more... Three of Coles Miller’s offices www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/news/ „„ Probate „„ Mental Capacity Law „„ Employment „„ Tax Planning (Poole, Bournemouth and careers-on-the-box/ Broadstone) are again being Call 07572 288616 *UCAS - Applications by sex and subject used as collection points to help or [email protected] group, All Domiciles, Men and Women – Dibbens Solicitors • 3 West Borough • Wimborne • Dorset • BH21 1LU February 2017 local foodbanks.

22 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 ADVERTORIAL www.bizmag.co.uk | 23 TECHNO+ TECHNO TIMES TIMES The cloud remains the best defence 75% of tech firms planning Poole landmark gets a name for growth in 2017 thanks to social media against security threats Three quarters (74%) of tech funding options available to By David Lindores, Technical Director at Eureka Solutions entrepreneurs and business them. This has forced the more leaders are forecasting traditional lenders; banks and angel investors, to become more referred to as data redundancy, such as the Federal Trade growth in 2017 according to Security issues surrounding tech savvy. Where lenders may is the process of having a Commission taking a strict line cyber commerce and recent research by Smith & have once seen unknown risk, constant backup on another with companies for perceived communication must Williamson, the accountancy, there are now experts who are server so that in the event of a security beaches or privacy investment management able to understand the industry surely be among the most catastrophe the system could failures. and the potential lendee’s place unsettling in an age in which shut down immediately and all In a climate of security and tax groups South Coast within it. These developments the world has never been the stored data would jump onto challenges, some organisations office. have been hugely beneficial to one of thousands of new servers - particularly smaller ones - may Those within the tech industry more dependent on instant tech start-ups and scale-ups. worldwide with only limited still consider self-hosting, on were close to 20% more interconnectivity. ‘Research and development disruption. the grounds that data remains hopeful for their own growth Hacking allegations surrounding tax credits have also entered In recognition that we are in within their control, affording an prospects when compared to the US election continue to cause mainstream consciousness. a rolling battle with the cyber apparent peace of mind. the wider entrepreneurial and unease; critical infrastructure is Government backed initiatives criminals, the EU is introducing But that perceived assurance small business sector. Only in danger of becoming a target; have really helped to encourage the General Data Protection comes with a cost. That cost 56% of all entrepreneurs and denial of service attacks are development in certain sectors, L-r: Jessie Taylor of Bespoke 4 Business and Emma Barrow of W&S Waste Regulation in May 2018 as a result includes the need to purchase business leaders surveyed were becoming increasingly common; tech being one. Now they need to Management of which global companies such additional hardware to scale up, anticipating growth in 2017. and even the defences of high look at how this push can be best as NetSuite are required to be data and time loss in an outage, David Lindores An iconic landmark in Poole By the end of the campaign, profile names such as Yahoo, expanded in to other areas.’ LinkedIn and Tesco have been compliant with data centres for EU and fees which are incurred world is not going to cease has been in the spotlight on which offered the winner a John breached. customers hosted within the EU. whether or not all the resources anytime soon, it makes sense to Looking internationally social media recently thanks Lewis voucher supplied by W&S, The US also is increasingly are used. have the best possible defences. It would be reasonable, in Only 16% of tech respondents the post had been seen by over turning the spotlight on to Given that the conflict with the And that, for the foreseeable to a Facebook campaign by such a climate, to expect that felt that a weaker sterling would 82,000 Facebook users, with over accountability, with organisations criminal side of the connected future, means the cloud. digital marketing agency the impact on the cloud-based encourage them to seek new 2,400 actively engaging with the Bespoke 4 Business. systems which host day-to-day opportunities in export markets post. The W&S Facebook page interactions would be dramatic. and 45% of respondents felt The scrap metal dinosaur based also received over 400 page likes However, despite incidents Expansion and growth plans at that their business would thrive, on Mannings Heath Road near in that short period of time. which have attracted headlines in irrespective of access to the EU Tower Park is owned by Poole- Managers at W&S Rachel Taylor 2016 (a year in which more than Poole-based IT company single market. based company W&S Waste and Emma Barrow were given two billion records were stolen) ‘Many tech businesses are Management Ltd and has been the honour of choosing the Simon White, CEO Enhanced, has now specialises and focuses in there still appears to be a strong under the impression that they a permanent fixture in the town name from nearly nine hundred announced the appointment of the segments that he knows and element of trust in the integrity of are insulated from the wider for over three years since initially nominations and they eventually Justin Levine as non-executive understands well. Rachel Hardy the cloud. cyclical nature of the economy. hatching in Dorchester seven board member to the Poole- ‘I’m very much looking forward chose Wanda, submitted by Mike Why should this be the case? ‘Despite uncertainty in the UK, There is a belief that if the tech years ago. based, IT company. The role is to working with the Enhanced Last from Branksome. Well, over a career which has and wider economy, there are firm is innovative it is likely to be As the digital marketing with immediate effect. board to help implement their ‘It just goes to show the impact focused on migrating businesses a lot of things going for tech a success whatever is happening. agency for W&S, the B4B social ‘We are delighted to welcome vision of growth for the business. that social media can have on a large and small to the cloud, I companies as we move in to Whilst to some extent this may media team manage their social Justin to the board of Enhanced. I am confident that my previous brand’s profile. The number of have found that accessibility, 2017,’ said Rachel Hardy, Director be the case, we would always platforms and came up with a Justin’s appointment will further experience will benefit the people that you can target and flexibility, mobility, reliability and scale-up lead at Smith & encourage businesses to be ten-day ‘Name the Dinosaur’ strengthen the board and help company and only add to their reach means that any business and costs trump concerns about Williamson’s South Coast office. aware of the impact the world campaign, which was launched Enhanced with our ambitious extensive knowledge of their should seriously be considering security in the vast majority of ‘There is a wealth of expertise around could have and factor that on Facebook and managed by growth and development plans,’ industry.’ using social media platforms cases. available, a developed economy, in to any business planning.’ B4B Content Marketing Executive said Simon. Enhanced has recently to generate brand awareness, I suspect the underlying a collaborative environment, Only 42% of the tech firms Jessie Taylor. Justin Levine brings senior completed an acquisition of a reason is that users are now a friendly tax regime and a believed there was adequate Within just a day of launching engage with their audience and level of board experience controlling stake with Castrum, comfortable with the cloud as relatively accessible supply of education or training within the the campaign, the Facebook post drive traffic to their website. in both executive and non- the UK’s leading supplier of an essential component of their funding. Indeed, over half of our employment pool. had attracted over 26,000 views This campaign really was a great executive roles with recognised secure, cloud collaboration communications infrastructure. respondents felt that access to ‘There are worries over the and generated 800 reactions, success for us and the client’, expertise in technology and Justin Levine solutions. This furthers the Look at the billions who use funding was improving.’ ability of firms to attract and comments and shares. concluded Jessie. business transformation. His Enhanced Group’s reputation cloud-hosted facilities such as The transition of crowdfunding retain high quality, skilled talent. particular skills include that of within one of the world’s large of being one of the leading IT Gmail and Facebook on a daily, if in to a mainstream funding option The EU referendum vote has left business strategy, marketing and technology companies, he solution providers. not hourly, basis. in recent years coupled with the uncertainty within the market executive mentoring. oversaw significant global Married with two young boys, Silent and antibacterial It is not hard to understand why development of BGF Ventures which is still yet to be addressed. Justin’s early career experience expansion in regions such as Justin studied Aeronautical SPEEDLINK has launched an updated version of this element of trust exists. The (a tech specific fund established In the short term this hasn’t was developed within the field China, India, Europe and the Engineering at Imperial College its best selling ergonomic desktop mouse, the proven benefits include disaster by the British Growth Fund) caused a problem but there of robotic systems and motion Americas. followed by an MBA at Kingston AXON. The upgraded version packs two new recovery, hot backups, scalability, has opened up doors for tech are on-going fears that, in the control products used within With over 20 years CEO/ University. In his spare time he features: with its silenced buttons, it produces data encryption, role level access businesses in the UK. medium and long term, this issue machine control systems. MD experience within global enjoys running, art, music and virtually no noise, plus its special antibacterial and strong password policies. ‘Tech companies are increasingly could really start impacting how As Executive Vice President technology industries, Justin overseas travel. coating kills up to 99% of bacteria. Another important benefit, happy to use the innovative tech businesses operate.’

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The Bournemouth & Poole College DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS contributes to county’s digital growth Collate sponsors MADE SIMPLE junior show jumping star Collate Business Systems Ltd, along with Konica Minolta, have announced they are sponsoring a promising young junior show jumper. Dorset-based Izzy Merecki, who is a member of British Show Jumping, competes at many major shows around the country. Izzy has also represented Dorset and South England. The 2017 Tech Nation report has businesses, we are told directly Izzy said, ‘I am very proud to be representing both Collate named the UK as the digital hub what skills are required for any Business Systems Ltd and Konica Minolta, and hopefully I will make of Europe, with Bournemouth given role.’ them proud to be associated with myself. It’s a huge opportunity and Poole seeing a 26% growth in Careers in STEM (science, and I would like to digital business. technology, engineering take the time to The report states that currently and mathematics) were also thank them both for 15,763 digital tech jobs are on highlighted in the Tech Nation their help.’ offer in Bournemouth and Poole, report as the UK and France Adrian Mills, contributing £352m a year to the both consist of Europe’s greatest Director at Collate local economy. proportion of millennials with Business Systems The Bournemouth & Poole STEM related degrees. However, Ltd said, ‘We are College currently has a number the numbers of those studying delighted to be of digital tech courses on offer to these subjects are still low sponsoring Izzy and those aspiring towards a career according to the report. her ponies, and to be in this sector. These courses cover Jason Eastwood commented, able to play a small a range of subjects including ‘The College’s own STEM centre part in helping Izzy cyber security, digital marketing, proactively promotes equal reach her goals.’ electronic engineering and opportunities for all who are computer generated imagery. interested in pursuing a career in Jason Eastwood, Learning STEM. All courses are constructed Manager in Digital and in such a way that upon Computing from The completion students obtain the Bournemouth & Poole College, skills needed to find and retain a said, ‘We have seen a large job in this field. increase in the number of ‘The STEM centre strengthens students seeking to progress our course’s curriculum due to their digital skills as a response to it housing the most up-to-date the growth of digital businesses equipment needed to be able “I have dealt with Paula in the south. As a college we to maintain our high level of at Collate for sourcing IT continue to develop the courses learning.’ hardware and software we offer to satisfy the demand For more information for many years. The service provided is and also teach the skills that about digital courses at The bespoke, competitive, perspective employers desire. By Bournemouth & Poole College and completely customer working closely with local digital please visit www.thecollege.co.uk focused.”

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28 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 MAY/JUNE 2017 www.bizmag.co.uk | 29 + WILTSHIRE FOCUS THE VOICE New flexible Broadband prices penalise Trudie Styler becomes patron of Julia’s House ‘Use us or lose us’ Actress and film director workspace for ‘The internet is becoming the town square for the global loyal customers according – Bill Gates Trudie Styler has become Salisbury village of tomorrow.’ a Patron of Julia’s House, Salisbury professionals now have The title of this article to research by a fresh, dynamic and flexible place was on the back of some the Dorset and Wiltshire to work from with the opening of buses a few decades The Citizens Advice Bureau children’s hospice charity. the new Regus workspace at Cross ago; luckily, we still Trudie, who has a home in Dave Millett of independent telecoms brokerage Equinox says: Keys House, Queens Street. have buses. But the UKs Wiltshire which she shares This is typical of the general misleading advertising that The official opening took high streets as shopping with her husband Sting, first surrounds the broadband market: place on Thursday 23rd March, destinations? It’s became interested in Julia’s „„Suppliers are allowed to claim speeds in their marketing that with a ribbon cutting ceremony perilous. House after hearing about just 10% of their customer get conducted by Councillor Mr Derek An article in a previous plans to build a Wiltshire „„ Brown OBE, the 756th Mayor of edition of this very People have the impression that fibre broadband is superfast children’s hospice at a when it still has a copper end – we have seen speeds as slow the City of Salisbury. magazine afforded fundraising event hosted by as 3.5 mbps on fibre broadband rather than the ‘up to 80 Richard Morris, UK CEO, Regus me some insight into Film Director Guy Ritchie and mbps’ advertised. comments, ‘The demand for opportunities opening up for independent retailers who his wife Jacqui, who are also permanent, fixed contract office can now offer ‘multi-channel retail options with full „„These low start cost programmes are clearly misleading – we both patrons. space is dwindling fast. Instead mobile and tablet compatibility’. think any advertising should clearly show the total cost of the Afterwards, she and Sting service over the contract length. E.g. £500 over 24 months businesses want space that they One successful local specialist retailer now sees 66% invited more than 170 and include the cost of the phone line in a clear readable font can occupy on an as-needed basis, of web traffic driven by mobile devices with web sales Julia’s House mums, dads New patron Trudie Styler and her husband Sting with Katherine (left) to allow easier comparison and that can be grown with their seeing a 13% increase. and children to spend a and Kitty at a Julia’s House family day they hosted at their Wiltshire business. I have been known to say recently that in the ‘quiet „„Suppliers should also highlight if the router supplied is locked wonderfully relaxing day as home in 2015 ‘Our Salisbury hub allows months’, if I didn’t have the ‘mad, bad and deranged’ to that provider their guests in the beautiful Trudie has also donated a Devizes, the new Wiltshire professionals in the area to work coming in asking daft questions, I’d have no one coming „„This research ties in with lack of prominence that providers grounds of Lake House, their flowering cherry tree to be planted children’s hospice, which closer to home, to avoid the in at all… not quite true of course but if the easy sales are give to price rises in their telecoms services, and the fact that home near Amesbury. in the grounds of Julia’s House officially opens on 6th May. picked off with a few finger movements whilst ‘mobile’ Ofcom allows customer to cancel contracts if any unplanned expense and cost of commuting, we return to the opticians’ famous advert where the Cgi price rises are made providing they give 30 days notification. and to focus on core tasks sloth character is heard to utter, ‘you’ve gotta go there?’ We think any price rise should be notified by a separate letter without the headache of office Record year for new business in Wiltshire administration. It’s a bright, Well, we are all still here in the market place of bricks or email. New figures out show that more fertile environment for new modern space that professionals and mortar STILL waiting for you. We are not all like the „„Also the protection is limited to companies with less than 10 new companies were registered businesses to spring up and will enjoy working out of and company that tried to do ear piercing by post… which employees – that should be higher in Wiltshire during 2016 than prosper and bringing the total it seems to have caught the somehow just didn’t work. „„Other information such as contention ratios (the number in any previous year – bringing number of companies in the imagination of businesses already.’ ‘Click and collect’ sees footfall driven to town and of people sharing the service) should be more prominent so the total number of companies county to more than 40,000 for The Salisbury Cross Keys House whilst national figures show a 1% decrease, double figure people can get a view on the quality of the cheapest services in the county to more than the first time.’ space is the latest in Regus’ increases have been recorded in the local conurbation, Unfortunately this is all part of the race to the bottom in the 40,000 for the first time. Across the UK as a whole, there giving us old dinosaur retailers hope. network of over 300 flexible broadband market where it is being sold purely on price and A total of 11,837 new were a record-breaking 664,720 workspaces in the UK. Don’t allow the high street to be a place to eat and drink not on quality. This, in turn, leads to security issues, including businesses were registered in companies formed – up from and then allow all your shopping to be delivered to your hackable routers etc. The price is all customers can compare the county compared to 4,506 612,565 in 2015. The number door like a Christmas present – not all shopping should the service on, they don’t have access or the information to in 2015. A significant number of UK companies now stands at Wiltshire hotel be about the surprise of discovery. See it, feel it, touch it… look at the broader issues. All advertisers could be made to were formed by specialist 3,962,909. gets new the hunter/gatherer gene is hard to quench. carry the latest Ofcom stats on complaints per 100,000 users. business advisory companies, Of the 601,418 formations John Korchak Nigel P. Hedges, the small voice in business For example, Plusnet were bottom of last stats (with the most setting up companies for in England, 209,869 were in owners complaints). contractors in IT, construction far, at least, we’re not seeing London. 35,502 companies were Specialist business property and other industries. evidence that the Brexit vote formed in Scotland, 15,795 in adviser, Christie & Co has brokered The number of registered has dented confidence among Wales and 7,389 in Northern the sale of the New Forest Lodge companies in the county now those considering starting up in Ireland. Hotel in the Wiltshire village of totals 41,591, up from 33,003 at business. To see a more detailed picture Landford, near Salisbury. Small business owners call for free trade deal after Brexit ‘Wiltshire again delivered by a tariff of any size. The region’s small business importers the end of 2015, which equates of company formations in The new owner, Dhiraj Chadha Small businesses across the south west believe the UK must (55%) and exporters (46%) also agree that trading with to 26% growth. an impressive number of new Wiltshire – including a full and his family are moving to the strike a comprehensive free trade deal with the EU as part countries within the EU single market is easier than trading The statistics come from the companies in 2016 – more local breakdown, visit www. area to run the business after of Brexit proceedings, according to new research from the with non-EU nations. Only a small fraction of importers Inform Direct Review of UK than in any previous year – informdirect.co.uk/company- seeing its potential for further Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). (1%) and exporters (10%) believe the opposite is true. Company Formations, using demonstrating that it offers a formations-2016/wiltshire/ growth and acquiring funding data from Companies House The majority (57%) of small exporting firms say that With evidence to show that the UK’s exporting small firms through specialist commercial maintaining access to the EU single market should be a and the Office of National have significantly higher turnovers than those who do Salisbury International Coaching Week mortgage adviser, Christie priority for the UK after it leaves the EU. Immediately behind not engage in cross-border trade, FSB is calling on the Statistics. Finance. This was a unique the EU on their trade deal ‘wish list’ are the USA (54%), government to provide the easiest and least costly access to John Korchak, Director of Taking place 15th-19th May 2017 the week starts with a opportunity as it offered the Australia (34%) and China (26%). both EU and non-EU markets. Operations at Inform Direct motivational performance workshop from former world champion ability to run a successful hotel said, ‘These figures underline boxer Glen (‘The Catman’) Catley. FSB’s Keep Trade Easy report also reveals the threat that the Representing FSB in Dorset, Neil Eames said the survey as well as acquire the investment the positive entrepreneurial He will share how solution-focussed therapy took him from being introduction of new tariffs following Brexit poses to the south shows that any EU deal following Brexit must make it as easy of the well known Royal Jaipur west. One in four (43%) exporters surveyed say tariffs play as possible for small businesses to trade to ensure exporting culture that fosters new a raw amateur boxer to becoming a professional world champion. Indian Restaurant next door. a role in their decision-making on where to trade. A quarter remains a viable opportunity for them. company formations and + www.salisburyicw.org.uk The business was sold off a (26%) say they would be deterred from exporting to the EU drives economic growth. So guide price of £750,000.

30 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 www.bizmag.co.uk | 31 + PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT DRIVING+ DRIVING FORCE FORCE New health, well-being and Larger motorhomes Road test: Fiat 500x business centre planned for added to fleet by Tim Saunders Granby Industrial Estate Teenagers standing by the roadside on the subsequent quiet country roads clapping and cheering. where there is no traffic other than a DJ Property has submitted a planning application to West Dorset beautiful Roe Deer and a few pheasants, I District Council to convert existing redundant office space at Leanne Not something that I expect as I drive get to try out its abilities. The ride height House, Avon Close, Granby Industrial Estate, into a high quality, health, past in the Fiat 500x and at first I am allows the driver to see way ahead and well-being and business centre. The proposal will deliver modern oblivious but then slowly realise it’s the over the top of hedges, allowing this facilities to the area and stimulate the creation of more employment. bright Amalfi yellow exterior - costing in vehicle to be driven fast – safely. It’s got a It is expected that DJ Property as developers of the property, will excess of £1,000 - that’s really brought us good set of brakes, too. When we do meet invest just under a million pounds into the project which has internal to their attention. an oncoming vehicle and have overshot areas of over 30,000 sq ft and is expected to generate dozens of new Few vehicles on Britain’s roads have this L-r: Williams Lester’s Board of Directors; James Green, Andrew Kenyon a lay-by the 500X is a doddle to reverse jobs. effect and that alone makes you stand and Stephen Johnson back into it. It feels a very agile vehicle, Mickey Jones, Chief Executive of DJ Property said, ‘Leanne House is back and admire this characterful Italian. which is just the right size. While it is currently a substantial vacant office building and not required by the Fiat has really achieved something fitted with a reversing camera, I have no Williams Lester marks market in its current format. BAE occupied parts of the building until special with this sports utility vehicle. It’s need for it. Other neat touches include a September 2016, when they relocated to space at the Weymouth & 30th anniversary L-r: Dave Wolfenden and Motorhomes Manager a difficult thing to do when considering switch on the driver’s seat that electrically Portland Land Registry. It is our intention to substantially modernise Dorset and Hampshire chartered architects practice, Williams Lester, Jon Clayton with one of the new Swift Kon-tiki 649s the competition from the likes of the eye- adjusts the lumbar support, which is very this prime employment site by transforming the current tired offices has announced the launch of its new brand identity. catching Nissan Juke and Qashqai etc. etc. effective. It’s good to see that the wing into a high quality gymnasium, with supporting health and well-being Abacus, the Ferndown and Andover vehicle hire 2017 is a significant year for the practice as it celebrates its 30th specialist, has added 12 new vehicles to the number To look at it seems very much like an mirrors are power folding and I like the six businesses and accompanied by high specification office space.’ anniversary. The practice has also been reinvigorated with the available for weekend and holiday hire. Dave oversized family hatchback and were it speed gearbox although when in second appointment of a new Board of Directors; James Green, Stephen Wolfenden, Founder and Managing Director of Abacus, not for the flash colour I very much doubt it does feel as if it should slot in a little Johnson and Andrew Kenyon. Major economic boost for says that two new six birth Swift Kon-tiki 649s have that it would cause such a buzz. further. Generally it’s a decent gearbox. Stephen Johnson, Director at Williams Lester, commented, ‘The Dorset as Enterprise Zone been added and a selection of the latest models from There are so many things right with There is an easy to operate steering wheel Williams Lester name is greatly respected and has a proud heritage. Bailey Motorhomes. it. Keyless entry allows for unlocking mounted cruise control but I find with Our new contemporary identity has been developed to reinforce that opens for business ‘The eight metre long Tri-axle Kon-tikis are now the it without even pushing a button or the irritatingly slow nature of traffic on reputation, and convey the aspirations and forward progression of the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced Dorset’s new longest and biggest on our fleet and are spacious fiddling about trying to find the key. This our overcrowded main roads that it’s practice.’ Enterprise Zone as open and ready for business. enough for six adults but a convenient size for most is especially helpful when you’ve got a easier not to use this function. The black drivers to handle.’ Creative studio, Chaptr, worked with Williams Lester to distil the Dorset Innovation Park in Winfrith is the second largest employment heavy and awkward parcel in your hands. leather seats are not only supportive but company’s core values and create a graphic identity which is minimal, site in the Dorset LEP area. The site already hosts two world leaders in + www.abacusmotorhomehire.co.uk hardwearing and the centre armrest in The higher than usual ride height timeless and memorable, while retaining the strong Williams Lester defence technology – QinetiQ and Atlas Elektronik UK – and will now the front is in the right place, not always gives the driver a great command of the name. Alongside the unveiling of its new brand identity, Williams become a major focus for the economic regeneration of south Dorset the case. Records tumble as March road and helps them feel even more in Lester has also launched a remodelled website. and a vital stimulus for employment. control. It’s a great driver’s car. During Overall this is a great family vehicle that James Green, Director at Williams Lester, added, ‘We have a Dorset Innovation Park is a single site, accommodating 56 hectares UK new car market hits the test I get to take it in the depths of is versatile, sporty and funky and can be tremendous future vision for the practice with continual investment of employment land. It follows major public sector redevelopment of the Hampshire countryside, not entirely all things to pretty much everybody. in our staff, quality of service and emerging technologies. The new the former Dorset Green Technology Park by Purbeck District Council, all-time high my own choice but thanks to the satellite Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz visual identity marks the influence of new leadership and represents Dorset County Council and Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). „„Market rises 8.4% in March to become the biggest navigation system. I need to vent my an ambition to deepen relationships with old clients and forge Having undertaken enabling investment, the HCA is now transferring ever month for the sector – 562,337 new cars frustration with this. It seems to prefer connections with new clients.’ the site to the local councils who, working with Dorset LEP will take registered. Model tested: „„ avoiding motorways altogether and Over recent years, Williams Lester has invested heavily in emerging forward the delivery of the Enterprise Zone. Registrations jump 6.2% in Q1 2017 to 820,016 units taking the driver on scenic routes. I really 1.6 Multijet 120bhp Cross Building Information Modelling technology, focusing on quality of Dorset Innovation Park is being marketed internationally, nationally – a new record quarter. „„Consumers bring forward purchases to avoid new have seen parts of Hampshire that I did Facts at a glance service, creativity and innovation, to ensure that its clients enjoy a and locally as an advanced engineering cluster of excellence for the VED charges in place from 1st April 2017. not know existed. When time is an issue Price: £23,295 0-60mph: 10.5secs service that is technically accurate, effective and efficient. south west, building on strengths in marine, defence and energy. It „„More diesel cars sold in March than any other single this is not always appreciated. However, Top speed: 115mph Economy: 68.9mpg + www.williamslester.com is expected to facilitate 2,000 new jobs and attract dozens of new month. businesses to the area. Enterprise Zones are part of the government’s strategy to help The recent report by the Society of Motor businesses grow. Hosted by Local Enterprise Partnerships, they Manufacturers and Traders also noted that fleets and THE LIFETIME OF HOME BUYING provide commercial and industrial businesses with incentives to set businesses were the big contributors to market growth The average homeowner in the south west bought their first home up or expand. Having Enterprise Zone status means that businesses in March, with registrations up 12.6% and 11.9% aged 27, will live in eight different properties and will spend £28,997 on who locate to Dorset Innovation Park will be able to benefit from up respectively, though demand from private buyers also redecorating during their lifetime, according to new research. to five years of business rate reductions and access to new ultrafast grew, with registrations climbing 4.4% to reverse the They will typically move out of their parent’s home at 21 years old and broadband within 12 months. Any business rates collected on the new decline in demand seen during the previous month. reside in two rental properties before getting on the property ladder for development will be reinvested in the site over a 25 year period. It is the first time. envisioned there will be in the region of £30m of retained business rates New minibuses to A typical homeowner in the region will end up living approximately 99 to be invested in improving the site and local infrastructure. miles away from their childhood home, which is the greatest distance of The construction of 20 new employment units on the site is already improve rural mobility any region throughout the UK. They will also live in only two cities their underway as part of a £2.8m project by Purbeck District Council and Two community groups in Dorset, SEDCAT and entire life. Dorset County Council, including £600,000 secured by Dorset LEP via Weymouth Sea Cadets, have been awarded funding to The average mortgage will take 21 years and two months to pay off the government’s Local Growth Fund. These are due for completion in buy new minibuses to help keep people on the move. – five months above the UK average. This will cost a total of £125,903, October 2017 and will Forty disability, patient, children and school groups which is £8,962 lower than the typical national spend. be fully serviced and let across England will get a new vehicle after winning The research was commissioned by Origin, manufacturer of bespoke to businesses on ‘easy in, part of £2m in the second round of the £25m aluminium bi-folding doors, residential doors, windows and blinds. easy out’ terms. Community Minibus Fund.

32 | THE BUSINESS MAY/JUNE 2017 MAY/JUNE 2017 www.bizmag.co.uk | 33 + DRIVING FORCE

SIMPLY PORSCHE Celebrating one of the best loved sports car marques, Beaulieu’s Simply Porsche will return for its fifth year on Sunday 4th June with an expected turn-out of around 800 impressive German sports cars in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. New safer and digitalised Golf Tower Park-based Breeze Volkswagen is pleased to announce that the new Golf is officially on sale and in the showroom ready for test drives. FULLY CHARGED FOR NO CHARGE! The new digitalised 2017 version of the Volkswagen Golf has been updated with new engines, stronger design and new assistance systems. A world’s first in the compact class, new technologies have been added to the vehicle such as City Emergency Breaking, a new Pedestrian Monitoring function and the new Traffic Jam Assist to improve safety. External design features have been modernised with LED lights on all trims and LED daytime running lights as well as digital improvements such as Active Info Display and Gesture Control. The engine technology is also more advanced with a new seven-speed dual clutch gearbox for mid and high-power diesel engines and high- A Tesla Destination Charger at the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks power petrol engines. Starting prices have also been reduced across the Golf range by an Three Poole hotels have teamed up with Tesla to accommodate the average of £650. growing numbers of customers that are moving towards electric powered and hybrid vehicles. The Haven Hotel and the Sandbanks Hotel on the Sandbanks AVERAGE SPEND FOR USED CARS peninsula and the Harbour Heights Hotel on Haven Road, all hotels Consumers in Milton Keynes are the big spenders on second-hand cars, belonging to the family-owned and run FJB Group of Hotels, have shelling out two-thirds more than the UK average, according to research installed Vehicle Charging Stations, a move that perfectly reflects the carried out by car finance provider Creditplus.co.uk*. company’s environmental policy. Creditplus.co.uk looked at the average loan taken out over the past Each station has one Tesla Destination Charger and two Universal 12 months to purchase a used car in major towns and cities across the Type-2 Chargers. Guests of the hotel and diners enjoying any of the UK, and found that car owners in Milton Keynes borrowed an average of four stunning restaurants in the three hotels can charge their electric or £18,225, compared to the UK average of £10,962. hybrid vehicles free of charge. *Creditplus.co.uk used its own sales data over the past 12 months.

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