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+ on the front Seaside breaks turn the tide for coastal Welcome to New Head of Leading light Miss Dorset Cleaning company Tax matters tourism. See page 7. the board Employment Law Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for polishes up Ian Harlock-Smith joins Wedding venues across Dorset warned the Arts, is pleased to announce expertise Saffery Champness Chartered over tax risk. See page 12. the appointment of Stephen Accountants in Bournemouth as Wrentmore as the organisation’s Tax Director. 2 People on the move first Artistic Producer. 5 Business news Key role in raising New Mayor 12 finance matters – Don’t let holiday workforce give profile of firm you the summertime blues 14 SPECIAL FEATURE – Quayside 18 network news 19 food and drink 20 techno Times – Businesses need to be ready to cater to the rising number of internet users L-r: Martin Stewart with Terry Head 22 LAW LINES Terry Head has been appointed Amy Cousineau Massey has joined Stephanie Wyatt was crowned as Director at Stewarts Garden the top-tier dispute resolution at AFC Bournemouth recently as 25 international interests – China moves into UK’s Centres after four years with team at Steele Raymond at its the winner of Miss Dorset 2016; L-r: Louise Coe with Luzia Holloway top most valuable inbound markets the family owned horticultural Bournemouth head office on becoming local not for profit A company which specialises in 26 special feature – Education and training business. Richmond Hill. organisation – We Do Ethical commercial, industrial cleaning Harold G Walker Solicitors of Fashion’s ‘Love Life in a Fit Fashion’ 28 franchising and maintenance has appointed LA appointments ‘track’ record Wimborne has appointed Karley campaign ambassador. a marketing officer as part of an 29 aviation work Frost as Marketing and Public Miss Dorset, sponsored by Saxe expansion drive. PR and advertising – Why print advertising is still an Relations Officer. As the legal Coburg, will represent her county 30 Cleaning Operations UK, based Salisbury City Council is delighted essential marketing tool firm moves into its 70th year in at the Miss England final for a near Fareham in Hampshire and to announce the election of operation, the appointment marks chance of representing her country 33 property and development run by Owner Luzia Holloway, Councillor Mr Derek Brown OBE as its commitment to further growth at the Miss World competition; with welcomes Louise Coe to the the 756th The Right Worshipful the 36 driving force – Hendy Group plans multi-million and development. a top prize of 100K! 100-strong team. Mayor of the City of Salisbury. investment in Hampshire 38 THE VOICE

Kevin Barnett and Dan Geddes Journalism Trends Lester Aldridge is pleased to IRENE PARKINSON Research by Mynewsdesk shows press releases are enjoying a welcome Dan Geddes as a Partner Financial Controller comeback. It turns out that they are the perfect format to share news in the firm’s Banking & Finance about an organisation, as well as relevant contact information needed group and Kevin Barnett as an Sarah Way – wife of record- for further information and follow-up. Whether a communication associate in the Employment team, breaking marathon runner Steve channel is online or off-line, the means of disseminating the facts and both based at the Bournemouth Way – has joined recruitment details of a newsworthy item must be quick, efficient and useful. The office. specialist TeamJobs. traditional press release has delivered on that promise for decades. Sarah, from Sturminster Marshall, The Mynewsdesk research of more than 2,000 journalists in Canada, In the driving seat United States, Germany, United Kingdom and several other countries is the new Group Financial revealed that press releases rank number two of the top five channels Controller for the Team Group of where they discover stories. First on the list in the ‘Journalism Trends Companies. 2016’ report is personal connections. Second is press releases sent Hotel appointment through e-mail, followed by social media, conducting research on search engines and word-of mouth. Press releases to be considered for the September/October edition of ‘The Business’ will be required by 12th August.

The main office for ‘The Business’ magazine will be closed for summer holidays 7th July to 22nd July 2016. Please e-mail correspondence to [email protected] The Holt Recruitment team In-line with the company’s continued growth, Jobshop UK Bournemouth-based Holt has welcomed Irene Parkinson as Financial Controller to its Recruitment has welcomed two Bournemouth offices. Irene will be responsible for the full accounts Editor – Gill Bevis function for Jobshop and its executive division, Engage Executive new staff members, Ross Goode, Tel: 01425 471500 and Anna Borsos. Currently Jobs; including, payroll, sales ledger, credit control and management E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.bizmag.co.uk undergoing a period of rapid accounts. Published by The Business (Dorset) Ltd, expansion, the automotive and 9 Gainsborough Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2HY supply chain recruitment firm is The Marsham Court Hotel, Jobshop UK, 1 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RY the preferred supplier to many Bournemouth’s Large Hotel of the The Business magazine is mailed free-of-charge to named business people within Dorset, West Hants and Salisbury. Recipients are occasionally contacted to maintain correct mailing details and to provide Year, has appointed Nigel Reeve as Tel: 01202 674488 of the UK’s leading automotive www.jobshopuk.com information regarding special features. Contact us to receive the magazine or to be removed from the markets. Operations Manager. mailing list on 01425 471500. 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 errors, omissions or misleading statements. The Business is fully protected by copyright. Nothing contained within this magazine may be reprinted or reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher. © The Business (Dorset) Ltd 2016 All rights reserved 2 | THE BUSINESS JULY/AUGUST 2016 ISSN 1354-3806 + BUSINESS NEWS sponsored by:

NEWS Wordcaster Public Relations WPR Business News Hampshire company’s product will The Secret of Success is not to be a Secret help stop premature baby deaths Hawk Walks at award-winning country park Tel 01202 874079 • [email protected]

Hawk Walks is a new arrival at Moors Valley Country Park, New clothing company rocks which is already home to a miniature steam railway, Go Ape, tree top trail, golf, archery and miles of trails and cycle routes. As the Jurassic Coast name suggests, it's all about a gentle stroll around Moors Valley A new family run clothes Country Park with free flying hawks following on and flying to business has been launched in your gloved hand. Dorset inspired by the Jurassic Coast. Led by a full-time falconer with over 30 year’s experience, this is a Ocean Rocks stocks a range unique opportunity offering a truly amazing experience allowing of organic tops and t-shirts for you to spend time with these astonishing birds, which can fly at families who love the beach, speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. John Elliott coast and water. Each features

On this intimate falconry experience you‘ll be able to enjoy the DysonCredit: a bespoke design celebrating thrill of walking and learning about these extraordinary birds mOm baby incubator, invented by James Roberts the best of the seaside, (Parabuteo unicinctus) and the ancient art of falconry as you A British manufacturer and twice Queen’s Award winner, Morgan including watersports such as recall the hawk to your fist. Innovation & Technology has won the contract to design, develop and kite surfing, fossil hunting and spending time with friends or Moors Valley is a great example of the public and commercial manufacture a new low cost, portable baby incubator. family. sectors working together for the benefit of local The mOm baby incubator was invented by James Roberts, global The new small business is people and visitors alike. winner of the 2014 James Dyson award for innovation.* Morgan IAT will manage the project from initial design phase up to bringing it to the brainchild of husband and market, as well as developing the electronics and software. Project wife team John and Charlotte For more partner, Concentrated Heat & Momentum Ltd will assist with thermo- Tourgout. Ocean Rocks information or to book contact dynamic design. currently trades at festivals The World Health Organisation estimate that 1 in 10 babies are born and events, as well as online. 185x122BusinessAd:LayoutJohn Elliott on 07954 1 23/4/13 522843 16:20 Page 1 www.hawksintheforest.co.uk prematurely worldwide and the number is rising. + www.oceanrocks.co.uk James Roberts, who invented mOm, said, ‘Premature birth is now becoming an epidemic across the world due to a number of factors. A product like the mOm incubator could give some of those children a chance who before had none.’ Simple and quick to set-up, mOm will weigh less than 10% of a conventional incubator. It will have removable ends to facilitate TAKE A cleaning or replacement of the central compartment; and sterile, disposable compartments for quicker set-up and lower contamination costs. * James Roberts, inventor of mOm was global winner of the 2014 James Dyson REFRESHING award for innovation and winner of the 2015 JC Gammon award for enterprise and entrepreneurship from the Royal Academy of Engineering. www.momincubators.com LOOK Fantastic promotional Deputy Manager braves the ‘Jump’ and marketing print from one of the UK’s leading environmental printers.

Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8PX The new Deputy Manager of the Grove Hotel, run by Macmillan Caring Locally, has raised £1,105 for the charity through a sponsored tandem 01747 853034 [email protected] www.blackmore.co.uk skydive. Having recently joined The Grove Hotel as Deputy Manager on the Leaflets G Company Brochures G Publicity Material G Full Design Service G Mailing 25th of January 2016, Phillipa Baker braved a sponsored charity tandem skydive on the 14th May at Old Sarum in Salisbury on behalf of the non- www.logiksystems.co.uk profit hotel.

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New research by the team According to new at www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk Castlepoint starts Seaside breaks research, 67% of British has discovered that over one water harvesting turn the tide office workers admit to stealing third of workers in Briton have to from their office, costing UK eat breakfast, lunch and dinner Peter Matthews, the General for coastal companies over £190m every at work at least twice a week. Manager at Bournemouth’s year. The team at Kit Out My Furthermore it was found that on Castlepoint Shopping Park, tourism Office, www.kitoutmyoffice. average Britons work 12 hours announced the start of Seaside tourism has regained com, undertook the study as the park’s latest recycling its position as England’s largest L-r: Fiona Harwood and Jenni Wilkinson tune in to Yellow Buses’ new more per week than they are audio announcements part of ongoing research into contracted too. Daisies are initiative from the west roof domestic sector for overnight British attitudes towards the of the main building. holiday trips, the National Coastal Ding ding! Ears, please workplace and stealing from This year the Stewarts popping ‘We can now harvest rain Tourism Academy’s new report on Yellow Buses has always listened to its passengers – but now it is talking employers. Garden Centre in Christchurch water to flush the public the state of the industry has found. to them as well. has achieved a record number up all over toilets, with a 1,200 litre The academy’s annual report, Haskins Garden Centre in The company has introduced voice recordings on its fleet that of merit awards from the tank that is tapped into one Coastal Tourism 2016, shows Ferndown, has selected Poole’s Bournemouth announce what the next stop is. This obviously helps the visually South Thames Garden Centre of the draining pipes,’ said seaside tourism is worth £8bn to Forest Holme Hospice as its impaired, but also visitors who aren’t exactly sure when they need to Association. Retail and Marketing and Poole! Peter. ‘When the tank fills, the economy, with 13.7 million charity of the year for 2016. The alight. Director Terry Head says that a Exciting new boards will start the excess water carries on seaside trips, making up nearly green-fingered team at Haskins Yellow Buses is the only local operator to have such a system and it is total of 18 awards of merit have appearing soon – in the shape into the drains.’ one third of overnight holiday raised over £4,622 in 2015. working across the Bournemouth-Poole-Christchurch conurbation. been announced. of lime green daisies! It’s another important Peter Matthews on Castlepoint’s water stays in England. harvesting west roof All the announcements are computer generated and GPS technology The south west jobs milestone in Castlepoint’s The report suggests coastal A new report by the Federation Debbie Boyes, Partner at newly determines when they are played to the passengers. At the same time, Outlook has dropped nine long term plan to be eco friendly and reduce operating costs. For years communities can boost growth of Small Businesses shows that launched Daisy Lettings says, ‘We details of the next stop are shown on digital displays within the buses. percentage points on the last the park has received accolades for its minimisation of landfill, with the further by attracting more half of all small firms think the UK’s want to offer a fresh and friendly quarter according to Manpower, support of the retailers and the intelligent lighting installed, to reduce off-season visitors, developing roads and public transport system approach to lettings, and our the world’s workforce experts. the electricity required to illuminate the 41 acre site. health and wellness breaks and have deteriorated in recent years. new boards certainly reflect this.’ SUNSEEKER PARTNERS WITH At +1%, hiring intentions in the But don’t be misled by the reinventing seaside towns as south west are at their lowest Dorset’s top chefs are back fun boards, as there is a strong Salary expectations business event destinations. MACMILLAN IN DORSET level in more than a year and The publication comes days helping to entertain, inform business behind them. Daisy New figures from the UK’s largest job site, reed.co.uk, reveal that the the weakest in the country after government announced Sunseeker International is partnering with Macmillan Dorset, and bring seafood to the top of Lettings is a team of property class cohort of 2016 expect to earn an annual average salary of £28,362 (alongside Yorkshire and a £90m investment in the UK’s helping to raise funds and support people affected by cancer in the your shopping list at the award- professionals, bringing together for their first role post-graduation. That’s £396 (1.4%) more than the Humberside). coastal communities to revitalise local community. winning – free to attend – 9th decades of experience – as average graduate salary on offer, which currently stands at £27,966. our much-loved seaside areas and Sunseeker will be kicking off its fundraising by joining local events Logical Creative Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival landlords, developers, financiers such as the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike on 9th July and the infamous – taking place 9th-10th July 2016 and letting agents – so they boost jobs. Marketing has moved The four-year Coastal World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on the 30th September. In addition, to Gatcombe House, in the around Weymouth Harbour. really understand the property Sunseeker will be supporting its employee’s own fundraising efforts business from the inside out. Communities Fund will help picturesque surroundings of Salisbury Furniture rebalance the economy and and will be working with them to maximise fundraising potential, Gatcombe Park, Portsmouth, to For landlords who join this inviting them to be as creative and ambitious as possible. Retailer, A World of Furniture, summer, Daisy Lettings will support businesses and provide it with room for growth. has announced it is to become communities. match any fees you are paying Walkabout in the first used furniture drop off to your current letting agent, Applications for the £40m point for those wishing to support Discover England Fund opened Young Dorset company in finals Bournemouth has reopened but will do this VAT free for two after a £450,000 refurbishment national foodbank charity The years. in April. The fund has been set new show of top organic award creating 10 new permanent Trussell Trust. Call 01202 001080. up to build ‘world-class’ tourism room now products and experiences that Goldhill Organics, the jobs. Osprey Leisure Centre Dorset-based veg and OPEN cater to the needs and aspirations Steele Raymond LLP has (South Dorset Community Sports Neo’s new taste meat box home delivery of international visitors to boost advised on the acquisition of Trust) based on Portland, has won business, has been named inbound spend across England, Ability Projects, a Poole-based the Sporta Exceptional Social as a finalist in the fresh and also benefit the domestic manufacturer and supplier Enterprise Improvement Award. produce category of the tourism market. of fan coil units and digital 2016 Soil Association Nuffield Health control technology, by The Glen Best of Organic Market Bournemouth Hospital has Supplier of the Dimplex Group. (BOOM) Awards for opened a fertility clinic, which is Year Award 2016 its organic vegetable Dorset Blind Association run by Nuffield Health’s consultant boxes. BOOM are the seeks members of the public gynaecologist Mr Julian Box-it has won the hotly only awards dedicated to to ride on the front of tandem Pampiglione. contested Information and Records Management Society’s organic produce in the bicycles to enable their blind Supplier of the Year Award 2016. UK, and recognise the members to participate in the This is a national award for the highest quality organic ‘Rotary Dorset Bike Ride’ on records management industry. food and drink. Sunday, 18th September 2016. Chis Howard The Winchester headquartered Now in its third year of Call 01202 712864. Uniform Management Jane Somper Bournemouth’s iconic new document management was trading, Goldhill is run Salisbury City Council is For all your PR, marketing and restaurant Neo is now under presented with the prestigious by husband and wife team Jane and Nick Somper. The company offers & Branded Products encouraging users of the social event requirements. the control of Head Chef Chis industry award at IRMS Gala home deliveries of organic fruit and vegetable boxes, and organic media platform Snapchat to Howard, with Executive Chef 01202 473311 Dinner and Awards Ceremony, juicing boxes together with grass-fed meat boxes and a range of larder ROUTEpr are here to help. follow them online via their Kevin Viner moving into a www.taylormadedesigns.co.uktaylormadedesigns.co.uk hosted in conjunction with the and local artisan produce. www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk Snapchat account salisburycc. Visit us at: www.routepr.agency consultancy role. Society’s Annual Conference. + www.goldhillorganics.com

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One-stop-shop for New Forest 53% of Britons believe the UK’s school walks and cycles holiday system should be changed to Going for a walk or cycle ride in the New Forest is now easier than make life easier for businesses ever, thanks to a new online route finder. More than half of the UK public believe that the school holiday The New Forest National Park Authority’s new web section uses system should be restructured in order to benefit budding videos, photos, maps and even Google street view to give visitors a entrepreneurs and ‘home businesses’. preview of more than 30 of the Forest’s best routes. Polo, the Sport of Kings reunites + www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/routes with Sandbanks Top polo players are set to take centre stage this summer for the The Biggest Green Awards world’s largest beach polo event in Poole as the British Beach Polo Championships 2016 returns to the spectacular Sandbanks Beach in Beware of verbal contract changes launch a south west category Dorset on July 8th/9th for a weekend of awe-inspiring polo. The People. Environment. The high adrenalin sporting event wows spectators within a The recent case of Globe Motors Inc -v- TRW Lucas Varity Achievement. (P.E.A.) Awards is temporary polo arena, grandstand and marquees, accommodating Electric Steering Ltd, has given some guidance on the calling businesses and individuals up to 3000 people and each day 72 polo ponies take pride of place effectiveness of “variation” clauses contained in written with a passion for sustainability overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks. contracts, and their impact on the enforceability of subsequent to enter the brand new category: An exciting new layout has been created with everything orientated oral agreements made between its contracting parties. South West’s Greenest Business. towards the polo arena. The hospitality and VIP marquees are pitch side

The judges are looking for people Mcvay iStock.com/Ryan with vistas to the sea giving guests a fantastic view of all the action from When entering into contracts, businesses will often include a who are providing inspiring This is according to a new survey undertaken by virtual receptionist the polo arena from their private terraces. In the evening the marquees “variation” clause, which seeks to restrict the variation of the alternatives to business as usual. service ava, which found that 53% of people would be behind a will be merged to form one big party area. agreement only to those changes agreed in writing by the parties. The winner will be showcased reformed schedule. The purpose is to exclude oral variations to the agreed contract in MyGreenPod Magazine, Many small business owners have bemoaned the lack of consistency terms, as they can be made inadvertently and informally. which is distributed with the in the term times set by schools throughout England and Wales – with TWO FREEHOLD OFFICES SOLD IN Guardian newspaper, and will be featured online. Their story will reach the problem coming to a head during the Easter break, when certain In the Globe case, the Court considered if the terms of a written approximately three million ethical consumers. schools in the same towns and cities staggered their holidays. This left BOURNEMOUTH TOWN CENTRE contract had been properly amended by an oral agreement many families who have children at different schools facing childcare Entries are free and must be submitted before 31st August 2016. Acting on behalf of BBSI Holdings Ltd, the Business Space Department made between its parties, despite a “variation” clause contained chaos. + www.peaawards.com of Goadsby has sold 26 and 28 St Peters Road, Bournemouth. in their contract expressly prohibiting such changes unless they Ava’s latest survey also suggested that women (62%) are most in Each building extends to approximately 4,500 sq ft and the were made in writing and signed by both parties. favour of a rejigged system, while men (45%) are clearly more sceptical. combined quoting price for the buildings was £1.3m. When the results were broken down by age demographic, it was the 25 The Court stated that the parties to a contract have freedom AA SHOOTING SCHOOL to 34-year-old category that supported a proposed change the most to agree whatever terms they choose and may do so by “word CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING LESSONS (59%). This is unsurprising, given that this group are arguably the most of mouth” or by conduct, regardless of the terms set out in any WITH QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR likely to be starting a family. Norco restructures for the future written agreement entered into between them. Lucie Greenwood, Sales Manager at ava, said the unpredictable Norco, the Poole-based One to one lessons or fun activity days! scheduling of school holidays is causing unnecessary difficulties for the manufacturer of lightweight What to do? owners of start-up businesses. composite structures and GRP Try this exciting sport or improve your ‘It’s impossible for the education system to accommodate the needs mouldings, has restructured You should be mindful of what is agreed during discussions with shooting technique of all entrepreneurs, but the lack of consistency in the way holidays are its business operations to take your customers and suppliers, as despite any written agreement, scheduled from school to school across the country is clearly putting advantage of a growth in key they may result in unintended but enforceable changes to the many start-ups on the back foot,’ she commented. markets. The business has split carefully negotiated terms of your contracts. Research conducted by Direct Line for Business in 2015 showed that its main activities into two 60% of the 844,000 UK-based home business entrepreneurs who have separate companies – Norco If your business enters into important discussions relating to the children have to down tools to some extent during school holidays. This GRP and Norco Composites, terms of an existing contract with a customer or supplier, you results in four lost hours of productivity every day and the company whilst maintaining an overall may like to: estimated that last year’s summer holidays cost home businesses holding company called Norco Activity days around £658m collectively. Holdings Ltd. • send them an email confirming that any discussions are for 2 or Norco is one of the “subject to contract” and “without prejudice”; and more people, Shooting activity days and lessons UK’s largest composite AA Shooting School is a private clay pigeon shooting school situated on manufacturers, and has been • follow up your conversation with an email, which confirms exhilarating Fun producing composite and GRP mouldings for over 30 years. Recently that your discussions have not resulted in a change to the for all ages a working farm, surrounded by beautiful countryside, at Manston near Sturminster Newton in Dorset. the company has seen a growth in its advanced composites business, contract terms, and that no change will occur unless and 10 and over The location is ideal for clay pigeon shooting activity days and manufacturing lightweight structures using state of the art carbon until it is agreed in writing. lessons where all standards are catered for, from experienced shooter, fibre material for key clients in the aerospace, defence and automotive game shot or the completewww.thepassionatepa.co.uk novice. There are a good variety of target sectors. presentations available and a tower to practise for driven days. Norco has been supplying GRP mouldings to boat builders ever since AA Shooting School provides all the equipment and ensures that its inception. The marine sector is a key market for Norco and following safety requirements are met throughout. the restructure the GRP business is now concentrated together in the With a little instruction you will soon be hitting fast moving clay company’s largest manufacturing facility. This has streamlined the Please contact Alex now on 01202 786273 Telephone Norman on (07914) 918395 or (01258) 440841 pigeons in a safe environment. process and improved the flow of projects, as the whole team is now [email protected] | www.lesteraldridge.com Email: [email protected] + www.aashootingschool.com/service/shooting-school/ under one roof.

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Super temp, Barnaby, scoops Region’s esteemed awards Temp of the Year Award now open for entry The sponsors at the launch of the Dorset Business Awards 2016

Sponsors of the 2016 Dorset Business Awards, in Retail Experience Award, sponsored by the Dolphin Shopping Centre Open to any retailer based in Dorset, the Retail Experience Award Celebrating 30 years success CELEBRATING association with the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo, have 30 YEARS will be presented to the retailer recognising and delivering clear Established in 1986, Rose Engineering & Construction 1986 - 2016 begun their annual mission to search for the very best entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and excellence in customer is a family run business specialising in the manufacture examples of Dorset’s business successes. service. and erection of all types of Industrial, Commercial & Organised by the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Agricultural steel framed buildings and related projects. also backed by one of the south’s leading radio stations, Wave 105, the Team of the Year Award, sponsored by TeamJobs – new sponsor The company offers a complete service from design and fabrication awards look to acknowledge dynamic Dorset companies, successful This award offers a unique opportunity to recognise the hard work and through to complete builds, confidently working as the main entrepreneurs and flourishing employees who have assisted in driving professionalism of a team who have exceeded expectations and made contractor or alongside others as a specialist supplier to deliver high the region’s economy forward. a real contribution to the success of a business. The company should quality projects. Eleven awards are open for entry this year, including three new nominate and enter the award on behalf of the team. The business was categories. Dale Wale, Jobshop UK; Barnaby Roberts, Temp of the Year; Harrison UK Health Insurance Investing in Dorset Award – new award/ founded by husband Archer, Bournemouth Borough Council; Sharon Cummings, Jobshop UK Business Engagement with the Community Award, new sponsor and wife team Mervyn Jobshop UK super temp, Barnaby Roberts, has been awarded the sponsored by J.P. Morgan An award celebrating those Dorset businesses who proactively support and Sue Rose and is accolade, ‘Temp of the Year,’ after making a winning impression in his The winner of this award will be able to give details of community other businesses in the county for the benefit of the local economy. now in its 30th year role as Customer Service Representative for Bournemouth Borough initiatives, particularly those that involve employee engagement, and Short listed companies need to demonstrate how they are engaging of trading with a Council. illustrate the impact these have had on the local community. Any Dorset and trading with other Dorset based businesses and promoting committed team of Jobshop UK Senior Recruitment Consultant, Sharon Cummings, said, school, voluntary organisation, charity or local community initiative business in Dorset. directors driving the ‘Barnaby impressed everyone in the office when he came to register can nominate a local business to enter this award but the nominated business forward. VoIP Unlimited Business Engagement with Education Award with Jobshop. His enthusiasm and motivation is infectious, and this has business will need to submit the entry. The Dorset based The winner of this award will have established a positive partnership continued through the whole time he has been temping for us.’ Directors, l-r: Tom Rose, Mervyn Rose, company has seen Creative and Digital Impact Award, sponsored by Liz Lean PR and with a local school, university or education programme to help develop Sue Rose, Jason Down and Duncan Meads Senior Customer Service Representative at Bournemouth Borough many changes in The Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) – new award/new co-sponsor the skills of the future work force. This award should only be entered by Council, Harrison Archer, said, ‘Barnaby has established himself as an the industry over the last three decades but despite the variable This award recognises the talent and contribution of the creative and the business and not the school or educational organisation. intelligent, hard-working member of the team and his efforts have not economic climate the team continue to use their considerable digital sector in Dorset by celebrating a project or a campaign that has gone unnoticed. During his short time with us, Barnaby has not only The awards campaign will culminate in a gala dinner ceremony on experience and expertise, combined with the latest innovations, made a measurable and significant impact to the commissioning client demonstrated initiative, intelligence and creativity, but also in his ability Thursday 24th November at the Bournemouth International Centre. to deliver the very best in steel construction. This commitment has or business. to function as a productive member of a team.’ enabled the company to grow steadily taking on larger and more Temp of the Year, Barnaby Roberts, said, ‘I just can’t believe how lucky I Emerging Business Award, sponsored by The Training Room – complex projects each year. have been with Jobshop UK. Sharon immediately saw my potential and new award/new sponsor Their most recent project in Somerset has seen the transformation The winner of this award will honour an organisation experiencing has been a huge help and support from day one. Walking into Jobshop of a green field site into two high specification purpose built significant growth in the last three years. Businesses will be shortlisted UK was the best thing I could have done, and now being awarded Temp industrial units which, as well as the steel framed buildings, has based on their leadership, financial performance, expertise in their of the Year has been the icing on the cake.’ included all earthworks, sustainable drainage systems, roadways, sector and the positive impact they are making on their employees. Reasons to Enter Jobshop UK Director, Tracey Wood, said, ‘We are delighted that concrete yard areas and complete internal fit-out including specialist Barnaby has been awarded Temp of the Year, and even more delighted Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Bournemouth kk Increased credibility - An award win or shortlisting can act facilities required by their client. as a third party endorsement for your business that his positive attitude and diligence has led to him being offered a University The continued success of Rose Engineering is owed to the teams k permanent role with Bournemouth Borough Council which he will take This award will honour an entrepreneur, team or company who have k Employee motivation - Awards recognise the hard work outstanding reputation for producing high quality buildings which and achievements of employees so winning one can help up within the next few weeks. Well done, Barnaby; everyone at Jobshop demonstrated the realisation of their entrepreneurial vision. Judges will are manufactured in their large modern purpose build workshop by boost staff morale and improve motivation UK is very proud of you!’ look for evidence of success on how obstacles have been overcome to a team of qualified fabricators producing CE Marked steelwork and kk Free marketing - Just being shortlisted can improve brand achieve success and how the business has benefited the economic and along with the directly employed erection and groundworks teams awareness and promote your business to new customers social well-being of Dorset. this gives their clients the advantage of dealing directly with the Awards scheme searches for kk Differentiate your business from the competition - manufacturer. Francis Clark Family Business Award A business award is an ace up your sleeve Managing Director Duncan Meads said, ‘We have been fortunate to New Forest’s best new buildings This award will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of kk Invaluable media exposure have been able to build a strong, skilled team allowing us to deliver The New Forest is renowned for family businesses that are innovative, adaptable and make an impact the excellent results that our clients expect. These high standards the character of its buildings and on the Dorset business community. The winning business will be Prize draw - Enter by Friday 12 August to be in with a combined with our flexible can-do attitude have provided us with a villages, which help to give the judged on longevity, number of generations the business has survived, chance to win two tickets to the Awards Gala Dinner consistent reputation valued by our customers, old and new.’ National Park its unique feel. profitability, internal culture and involvement in the community. Now the New Forest National Park Entry deadline: Friday 9 September Rose Engineering welcomes Lester Aldridge and Santander Company of the Year Award Authority has launched a search enquiries for any project, All-round business excellence will be the prerequisite for this award. To Visit www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk for details for the best new developments in large or small; please contact be in the running to be named Dorset’s premier company, businesses For further details about the Awards or to purchase tickets for the the area, with new buildings, larger a member of the friendly need to demonstrate an outstanding financial track record, with strong developments and extensions Gala Dinner on 24 November at the Bournemouth International Centre estimating team to discuss your sales growth and a commitment to increasing profitability. contact the DBA team - 01202 714810 requirements. eligible for an award. 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10 | THE BUSINESS JULY/AUGUST 2016 JULY/AUGUST 2016 www.bizmag.co.uk | 11 FINANCE+ FINANCE MATTERS Wedding venues across Dorset Don’t let holiday workforce give you the summertime blues, local warned over tax risk business owners warned Hotels across Dorset that are licensed to host weddings, are being warned to check their tax Local business owners who take £155 a week, employers must position, after a recent tribunal decision left one hotelier with a bill of more than £50,000 for on temporary workers over the account for National Insurance. unpaid VAT. next few months, are being If they earn more than £917 a The case was brought by the was subject to VAT at the standard public access to a wedding warned not to let paperwork month on average, they must also owners of the Glendorgal Hotel rate of 20%, but for a different ceremony, the wedding couple oversights give them the pay income tax. in Newquay, Cornwall (Blue Chip reason than that argued by could not have the ‘exclusive’ use summertime blues. ‘Employers must also make Liz Tapley, who owns TaxAssist sure that employees are paid Hotels Ltd). HMRC assessed the HMRC. As a result, the company of the room required to exempt Accountants in Poole, said, ‘Local the minimum wage, appropriate company for over £50,000 of will now have to pay HMRC’s the supply from VAT. The hire Supriya Shinde, Swapnil Shinde (in the chair) and Rob Ward small businesses will be taking for their age and circumstances. underpaid VAT, relating to the assessment, unless it appeals. of the room for the ceremony Philip Munn from Royal Bank of Scotland on temporary staff throughout Since April 2016, over 25s have hire of the hotel’s Tamarisk Room, was therefore a separate supply, licensed wedding facilities in this summer and with seasonal been entitled to a minimum of which was licensed to host civil The tribunal found that when subject to VAT. Bournemouth and 75 across the pressure on employers’ summer the National Living Wage of £7.20 Experienced dentist purchases wedding ceremonies. the Tamarisk Room is hired as part of a wedding package, a Philip Munn, a VAT Partner at rest of Dorset. They are now at holiday rotas and work schedules, per hour. practice in Wareham HMRC argued that VAT should single VAT-able supply is being RSM said, ‘Organising a wedding risk of being audited by HMRC, it could be tempting to pay ‘HMRC will hold employers have been charged on the provided. While this broadly is incredibly expensive and this to determine how they account workers cash in hand to cut costs. liable for any shortfall in tax or The Royal Bank of Scotland has UK in 2008, has assisted Swapnil Tamarisk room hire charge, if the supports HMRC’s current policy, decision will mean that engaged for VAT. Recently, we’ve also ‘But employers who scrimp pay, and any short-comings provided a £500,000 commercial Shinde to gain experience as an hotel was also used to host the the tribunal went further and couples will now be much less seen an increasing willingness on the paperwork, run the risk in their records. We’re urging loan facility, alongside a self- Associate at a dental practice in wedding reception. The hotel was suggested that the provision of likely to be able to hire a licensed by HMRC to challenge or restrict of hefty financial penalties. local business owners not to let funding cash injection, to Kent, combined with working for Generally, you should follow the paperwork oversights give them a forced to prove that the payment licensed premises, in which a civil wedding venue, that doesn’t VAT recovery on refurbishment of facilitate the purchase of an dentaline to provide out of hours same procedure for temporary costly headache this summer.’ for hire of the Tamarisk room wedding could legally be carried charge VAT. hotels correctly treating income existing dental practice in emergency treatments. or student workers as you do for TaxAssist Accountants Poole is Wareham. Most recently, Swapnil Shinde was a VAT exempt supply of land, out, should not be considered ‘There is also a real danger as VAT exempt. new full, or part-time, workers. a local business, based in Poole, Wareham Dental practice, has been working as a clinical regardless of the other services it a VAT exempt ‘passive letting that hotels could find ‘Hotels would do well to keep ‘If a P45 is missing, a Starter Bournemouth and West Dorset based on West Street, is under the assistant in Speciality Restortative provided the wedding party. of land’, a point that HMRC has themselves coming under their VAT position under review, Checklist – formerly the P46 form providing tax and accountancy new ownership of husband and Dentistry at Mayday Hospital in The Tax Tribunal agreed with accepted until now. As a wedding HMRC’s microscope. There are to avoid any unexpected and – must be completed and if the advice and services purely to wife team, Swapnil and Supriya Croydon. This has equipped him HMRC that the hire of the room licence must afford the general more than 32 hotels offering unpleasant surprises.’ employee’s income is more than small businesses. Shinde. to forge ahead with running and Swapnil Shinde qualified as owning his first UK practice and a dentist in 1998 in his home relocate to the south coast.

Solicitor’s accountancy firm country of India and two years Wareham Dental practice offers

later he owned his first practice both NHS and private dental “ of year accolade in Nashik. A relocation to the treatment. “ Timing, perseverance and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success BULLISH SMEs INVESTING IN WORKING ASSETS Biz Stone A new survey* commissioned According to the findings, Co-founder, Twitter by Norton Folgate, the City- 10% of SMEs intend to use based asset finance and leasing asset finance and alternative specialist, reveals that four in finance to acquire their working ten (39%) SMEs plan to invest in assets, underlining the growing new IT equipment over the next popularity of this sector. Indeed, 12 months, spending an average more than half (53%) expect of £5,290 each. demand for alternative finance Cars are the second most – including asset finance - to popular working asset among increase over the next two years. L-r: Kevin Keegan, Rebecca Combes and Steve Johnson from Landmark SMEs, with nearly a fifth (18%) Norton Folgate, which Information Group of business owners planning provides asset financing for the to acquire at least one over the acquisition and refinancing of Smith & Williamson’s south coast Historic Dockyard. next year, spending on average all working assets including IT office has triumphed at the Rebecca Combes, Partner and £14,496. and soft assets, cars and other Hampshire Incorporated Law Head of Business Tax at the south Plant & machinery (12%) and vehicles, is seeing a significant Enabling entrepreneurs Society annual awards ceremony. coast office of the accountancy, commercial vehicles (11%) are increase in the number of to succeed Beating competition from a investment management and tax in third and fourth places with enquiries among SMEs. Award-Winning Business & Tax Advisers strong shortlist, the 50-strong group, collected the glass trophy SMEs spending an average of *Research conducted online and by practice covering Hampshire and from guest speaker Kevin Keegan, T. 01202 717867 E. [email protected] www.inspire.uk.net £7,426 and £11,163 on these telephone by onepoll among 400 SME Dorset, was named Solicitor’s the former England, Liverpool, business owners between 9th – 14th respectively. Accountancy Firm of the Year, in Newcastle and Southampton March 2016 the black-tie event at Portsmouth soccer star.

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IT’S FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR What influenced the Leave vote? eudecision.uk 250,000 PARKSTONE YACHT CLUB’S SMART respondents indicated 55% Leave. Responses tell us why. NEW CLUBHOUSE Poole Harbour Boat Show The Eudecision.uk anywhere in Europe without The Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, has come restrictions to an end for a second year with thousands of people flocking to Poole referendum questionnaire Quay and Poole Quay Boat Haven. put together by JournoLInk, Justice Next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, the small business online PR 19 out of 20 agreed that it is will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st May 2017 and will incorporate the platform, which went viral important that justice is served, prestigious European Maritime Day. and hit over 250,000 users as regardless of borders + www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk the polls closed at 10.00pm Trade on the 23rd indicated a 9 out of 10 said it was important for British businesses to be able to 56% average Leave vote IPH STRENGTHENS trade freely with EU countries. consistently over the seven CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS days it was running. Adam Prickett, Development Director at JournoLink, said, Independent Port The questionnaire asked ‘JournoLink helps small Handling (IPH) group, 20 questions in the five key businesses get their stories and which includes port categories under debate, and iStock.com/StockPhotoAstur

Image courtesy Sailing of David Scenes Harding, messages into the media. Our terminal operators tracked the sentiments of one in leaving or staying would be good Red Tape L-r: Robert Speirs, Regional Director for Stepnell and Parkstone Yacht eudecision.uk questionnaire has Southampton Cargo every 200 potential voters. for the economy Half believed that European red Club Commodore Bryan Drake done exactly that for voters too. Handling (SCH), has tape stands in the way of British From the responses to the We set out to help undecided Local construction company Stepnell has started work on a £4.2m strengthened its cruise Immigration and business various questions, the key areas contract, to build a state-of-the art new clubhouse for Parkstone Yacht ship operations by Employment voters work out whether their that appeared to influence the Borders Club, on Pearce Avenue in Parkstone, Poole. recruiting Glen Gardner 4 out of 5 believed that Britain views pointed to a leave or stay vote were: Nearly 9 out of 10 agreed open Parkstone Yacht Club, which was formed in 1895, provides recreational as Cruise Operations should have the say on who decision. Over 250,000 people borders may make it easier for sailing facilities to 2,800 members, including around 480 youth sailors Manager. Economy comes into Britain to work, even if used the questionnaire, with criminals to move between between the ages of four and 18, who are mostly locally based. Its Glen joins the A third of respondents simply that restricts the ability of Britons many commenting it was the countries current building, which dates from the 1930s has now been outgrown, company from did not have a view on whether to work abroad most useful tool available. It despite many alterations and refurbishments over the last 80 years. Glen Gardner Associated British Ports A lack of clarification on issues emphasised that the political Stepnell will design and build a smart new three storey facility with (ABP) where he spent nearly eight years as Port Operations and was clear too. Notwithstanding debates did not give the voters flexible accommodation, which can be adapted to support a wide range Security Manager in Southampton, latterly being responsible for the views towards independence, the answers they needed.’ there were equally strong views of sailing events. The new building will feature social function facilities, a operations at the City Cruise terminal in the Western Docks. He Impact on SME business finance A full set of data outputs from restaurant and bar, and conference and committee rooms. towards stay: started his career as a purser working for P&O Princess Cruises, By Paul Goodman of the National Association of the eudecision.uk questionnaire The clubhouse will also have external terraces overlooking Poole now part of the Carnival Group, and worked for the latter ashore Employment across 253,000 users is available Harbour, giving spectators a bird’s eye view of the club’s sailing events. before setting up his own cruise passenger services company and Commercial Finance Brokers Nearly half believed Europeans from [email protected] or call Stepnell is installing photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of the subsequently joining ABP in 2008. In the wake of the Leave result, and the resignation of should be able to live and work 07958 579561. building, which will help keep building’s energy costs down. Glen commented, ‘This is an exciting time to join IPH as it plays David Cameron, the UK is facing a period of considerable The new clubhouse is due for completion in September next year. its part in strengthening Southampton’s role as Europe’s leading uncertainty, and small and medium-sized businesses will not be cruise port and expands its operations further afield, based on the immune. DCCI – EU referendum reaction ability to provide a full turn-key service that ranges from mooring ‘Nobody knows how the result of the EU Referendum will play out, Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber of Solent Marine and to baggage handling and storing to ship’s agency.’ and its ultimate impact on the economy, but choppy waters in the Commerce and Industry (DCCI), said, ‘The country short-term are almost guaranteed. Maritime Steering Group has spoken and now we must look forward. ‘The political events of the past 24 hours have the potential to The Solent LEP has appointed Ian Millen, ‘The results at a national level reflected how the shape the UK business landscape for many years to come. It’s just Chief Operating Officer for Dryad Maritime P1 coming to town to preview people of Dorset have voted. impossible to know whether it will be for better or for worse. Ltd, as Chair of its Solent Marine and ‘Whatever anyone’s political colours and given Grand Prix of the Sea ‘What we shouldn’t forget is that the economy is robust and Maritime Steering Group. the implications of this decision and immediate The countdown is already underway employment levels high. The group was launched by the Solent consequences it’s clear there will now be to this year’s P1 Bournemouth ‘Managed correctly, the result of the referendum does not have LEP in April 2014 and works to enable legitimate concerns about the local and national Grand Prix of the Sea in early to trigger a replay of the Global Financial Crisis. Bank of England transformational growth of the Marine economy in post-EU Britain. We also now face September, which will be the Governor, Mark Carney, made a statement to this effect shortly after and Maritime sector in the Solent. Since political uncertainty with the resignation of the Ian Girling Grand Finale to the five-venue P1 SuperStock and AquaX national the Prime Minster’s resignation. its establishment, the sector has seen a PM. championships. ‘The Bank of England has stated it will stand firmly behind the UK number of major investments, including ‘The priority must be the economy and market stability. This will be the third year that Bournemouth has hosted the marine economy and that is encouraging for the UK business community the opening of the new Land Rover ‘Businesses will want to see a measured approach from the Ian Millen motorsport festival, a double bill of powerboat racing and jet ski action to hear. BAR Headquarters in Portsmouth, three government with clear guidance about the timeline for exit from the supported by the Bournemouth Coastal BID. ‘Business owners, for their part, should not panic, but simply be new skills centres, delivering the science, technology, engineering European Union. More than 20,000 spectators are expected to watch the racing and vigilant and seek financial advice wherever appropriate. and maths skills that will support the future of the industry and the ‘DCCI will continue to share essential information with members displays over the two days and, with the event receiving a significant ‘Lending to UK SMEs in 2016 to date has been strong. The recently launched Marine and Maritime SME Growth Fund to support about how decisions will affect them over the coming weeks, months amount of national and international coverage, it presents a range of challenge now, for us and other bodies like us, is to ensure SMEs SMEs in partnership with British Marine. and years. exciting business opportunities for local companies. continue to receive the funding and support they need in uncertain To find out more about the Solent LEP and the Marine and Maritime ‘As a non-partisan organisation, DCCI will continue to lobby and For more information and for sponsorship details please e-mail times. SME Growth Fund visit www.solentlep.org.uk represent Dorset businesses and its members’ interests at the highest [email protected] level.’

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Photo credit: Natalie Taylor credit: Photo DORCHESTER this he was Operations Director at the Pocket Phone shop, his family The launch of the British Beach Sports Festival (BBSF) in association with Safari is a way of bringing Lauren on a Sole Food Safari This summer, take a taste of Italy business which was sold to T Mobile in 2000 for around £100m. He Top Ten Sporting Ltd and Route PR took place at the Customs House people together. It’s also about with you to your favourite sunny founded his current company JSP in 2010, which works exclusively in Poole Quay. Sole Food Safari offers tasty Each Sole Food Safari also promoting quality local produce spot, with a Carluccio’s picnic. the sports space. The names behind the BBSF are Benjamin Banks Reynolds, Graham includes an exclusive ‘Masterclass’ and local businesses, and putting tours of the local culinary Full of fresh, delicious dishes Bizpedia is a fast-growing, exclusive business club for companies who Heffer, Mark Heffer, Anthony Williams, Alan Dove and Barry Squires. where the head chef at each Dorset and the New Forest on the scene to discover new places and priced at £45, each adult want to be part of an ambitious, well-connected community – and Highlights of the three-day festival include the national beach soccer restaurant will demonstrate how culinary map.' picnic serves two with generous make great things happen. It operates in Portsmouth, Southampton, championships and a celebrity all-star game of ex professional players to eat that are guaranteed to your dish was prepared so you + www.solefoodsafari.com portions of summery food, Winchester, London, Poole and Bournemouth, and will be opening competing against one another. tantalise your taste buds. prepared that morning. Surrey and Thames Valley branches this year. Integrating all ages, genders and ability levels, BBSF aims to bring 72 Accompanied by your host, This year picnics can be ordered + www.biz-pedia.co.uk hours of exercise and education to create a vibrant legacy for beach adventurers will enjoy a delicious RIDERS WANTED! with a breezy four-hour notice sports in the area. three course set menu with wine, The on-demand delivery service for high-quality restaurant meals, period – perfect for those The all action weekend will culminate with The National Beach Soccer with each course in a different Deliveroo, is looking for riding enthusiasts who enjoy cycling as a typically British days when the Pure Networking rebrand Championships on Monday where the UK’s best teams will be selected restaurant. The safaris are on foot, hobby or individuals who are looking for a way to keep fit, with the weather turns in the blink of an for the European championships. allowing diners to explore hidden added benefit of earning some extra cash. eye. Away from the pitches, there will be plenty of entertainment to culinary gems. To apply online go to www.deliveroo.co.uk/apply entertain the crowds with live local bands throughout the day and + www.carluccios.com/picnics international DJs during the evenings helping revellers to party under the stars. Exhibitors sign up for The action packed three-day and evening festival takes place from Saturday 27th August to Monday 29th August 2016. Poole’s 2016 Taste Festival + www.britishbeachsportsfestival.co.uk An abundance of exhibitors produce, the festival will also be are signing up to be part of the hosting cookery demonstrations Dolphin Shopping Centre’s food throughout the day where local Buckle up for extravaganza event, 2016 Taste chefs will take to the stage and Bournemouth Air Festival Festival, which takes place on cook up a storm to highlight their Now Open Bournemouth will again be hosting Saturday 30th July. skills. Bini Ludlow from Sweet incredible air displays, on the ground The team at the Dolphin Cumin is back again cooking up The popular Bournemouth Networking event has rebranded to Pure action and evening entertainment Shopping Centre are pleased to some delicious Indian dishes Networking and as part of the rebrand comes some exciting changes, when the 9th Bournemouth Air Festival reveal that there will be a great along with Mark Bennett owner including a new breakfast networking event at LEVEL8IGHT THE SKY takes place 18th-21st August. line-up of Dorset food-related of Patisserie Mark Bennett BAR (Hilton). The award-winning festival will suppliers including Cherry Tree showcasing some of his sweet There are two networking events per month: welcome the awesome Red Arrows Preserves, Hotch Potch Pies, treats „„Morning networking events: 1st Wednesday of every month, 7-9am (on all four days), *alongside the Manna Kitchen, Templar Wines, There will also be a range of at LEVEL8IGHT THE SKY BAR – breakfast and beverages included – £15 mighty RAF Typhoon, Royal Navy Black Sprinkles, Sweet Suite and AS childrens’ activities available, „„Evening networking events: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm Cats Helicopter Display Team, Tigers Bakes, as well as a series of retailers including making a cress head to at CANVAS LOFT BAR – finger food buffet and 2 drinks from the bar Parachute Display Team, Battle of Britain based within the centre including take home and watch the cress included – £15 Memorial Flight and, new for this year, the Swiss Air Force Super Puma M&S and Beales. Restaurants hair grow. Dion McCarthy, Founder of Pure Networking and Solicitor at Turners, Team. Supported with a flotilla of Royal Navy ships, Pier-to-Pier and taking part include Bingley’s Bistro, Centre Manager, John Grinnell said, ‘Our events are casual and down-to-earth. The social setting county show trading stalls. The Brew House and Kitchen and says, ‘It’s great to see a variety promotes natural relationships – from which business flows.’ The famous amphibious Royal Navy and Royal Marine beach assault Penn Central Restaurant. of firms signing up to take part Gill Bevis, Editor of The Business magazine, attended the first demonstrations, with beach front Royal Navy Village, and interactive Outside the shopping centre, in our second Taste Festival. We breakfast networking event on RAF Village area, at Pier Approach, will both be returning. in Kingland Crescent, firms want to make this year’s event Wednesday 1st June and met Setting Bournemouth aside from other air shows, when the sun goes displaying their wares include even bigger and better and would Chimchimney Cakes, The welcome further food producers, Indian Restaurant - Modern Cuisine lots of new, friendly faces. down, Night Air entertainment will light up the skies with pyrotechnic 127 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole Copies of The Business night flying, street entertainment, awesome live music and military Laughing Street Chef and JJ Thai suppliers and restaurants to get magazine are circulated at Pure performances. Cuisine. in touch to see how they can play Tel 01202 718966 | www.fortraj.co.uk Aside from an exhibition of a part in the family-focused 2016 Networking events. + www.bournemouthair.co.uk the best in local and seasonal festival.’ + www.PureNetworking.com *As announced to date

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ENHANCEDBusinesses need to be helping ready to cater to the rising successfulnumber of internet userscompanies grow Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that 87.9% of adults had recently (in the last three months) used the ENHANCEDinternet, compared withwork 86.2% with in 2015. a wideInternet rangeusage is increasingof business sectors, including professional services, throughout all demographics, with women aged 75 and over up L-r: Peter Turner and Stephen Brownlie at Fareham Innovation Centre warehouse169% in 2011. This and displays distribution, that the internet financeis yet to reach andits peak accounting, charities and retail. However they all havepenetration one rate, common with all areas belief of society and showing that steady is toincrease. grow their business it is essential to have the right The internet has carried us to the information age that we now live Wireless power rings in changes technologyin. We are surrounded solutions by a culture and which systems revolves around in internetplace. connectivity and this hyper-connected world has changed our daily for smartphones lives, especially in the business world. The internet can be accessed via An innovation centre for businesses in Hampshire, is believed to be the a variety of platforms like a personal computer, mobile phone, tablets, first in the Solent region to incorporate wireless charging technology game consoles or smart TVs. It is no surprise that the number of users into furniture for power-hungry smartphones. “ Investing in new Connected has risen, given that they are able to harness the connection through Customers at Fareham Innovation Centre, can charge their devices by different devices. Each of these devices require unique development placing them on transmitters, which have been built flush into the large products to ensure our work. table at the flagship conference room. 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South west’s UK Export Finance adviser celebrates prestigious export qualification

UK Export Finance’s export finance advisor for the south west has earned the Institute of Export’s flagship Diploma in International Trade. Dibbens is a long established firm of solicitors situated in the heart Hugh Francis, who also achieved the highest overall of Wimborne. score in the diploma’s Finance in International Trade module – joined eight other UK Export Finance First and foremost ‘We’re here to help you .....’ (UKEF) staff at a graduation ceremony at Mansion House in London which was attended by high-profile Linda Broomfield, Partner and Solicitor, Tony Mellowes heads our Conveyancing figures from the world of international trade. UKEF’s Export Finance Advisors work directly Tax Manager, Mazars Department supported by Solicitor Martin Laszlo and a dedicated, with businesses and intermediaries, guiding them experienced and knowledgeable team of Conveyancing Executives to the wealth of export support available from the government and from the private sector. The International to guide you through the whole process of buying and selling your Diploma in International Trade awarded by the Interests home. Institute of Export - the only professional body in the UK offering recognised, formal qualifications US tax payers are generally in international trade - reinforces the detailed subject to tax on their worldwide Why should you use Dibbens understanding they need to help their customers income and information Partner, Tony Mellowes Hugh Francis with Lord Empey presenting the award realise the opportunities of the global marketplace. reporting on their foreign assets. as your conveyancing solicitor? However, many U.S. citizens and Government must Green Card holders are unaware Regulated, Insured and services from residential sale and purchases Although cost is an important factor, you International sales stars of this, and so Linda Broomfield, Professional Memberships through to complex commercial transactions. should not let it become the only thing you provide effective take into account. As in so many areas of life, Published recently is the seventh annual Sunday Tax Manager at Mazars, sheds Dibbens Solicitors are fully regulated by the the cheapest course of action is not always the support for exporters Times HSBC International Track 200 league table some light on this issue. Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Locality best one. Think in terms of getting value for The latest UK trade figures from the Office of National ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies fully-insured as we are required to be, so that Dibbens Solicitors are Wimborne-based money – so that if you’re paying more than the Statistics (ONS) show the deficit in the first quarter with the fastest-growing international sales. Q I am a U.S. citizen with in the unlikely event you discover any major solicitors located in the centre of Wimborne of 2016 stood at £13.3bn. This is the biggest for any 12 companies in the southwest (compared to no U.S. source income, and I legal defects following completion, you are absolute minimum, you’re getting something and we have a great deal of knowledge about calendar quarter since the first three months of 2008. 13 last year) win places on the league table and haven’t lived in the U.S. for 20 fully protected. Dibbens are also members extra for it. the area. Commenting on the data, Mike Cherry, National include three new entrants. Their international years. Do I need to file a US of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), As solicitors we are required to give you an Chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), sales have grown by an average of 65% a year a Law Society Scheme operated with a view Return? We have a wide-ranging client base locally, estimate of our fees for a particular matter, said, ‘We have not seen a quarterly trade deficit of over two years to a total of £190m, and together to maintaining high professional standards nationally and internationally. and unless we notify you to update it, the fees this size since the early days of the financial crisis. The they now employ 2,860 people. A Yes. As a U.S. citizen, you are and an efficient pre-agreed Protocol for obliged to file a US federal Tax Return If you are local to the office you can often should be consistent with the initial estimate. government has a real challenge ahead if it hopes A new entrant is Dorset-based Langham Conveyancing work. and Foreign Bank Account Report to meet its target to increase the value of exports to Industries, which designs and supplies marine save time by dropping papers into us thereby (FBAR) each year, even if you have no Dibbens are accustomed to discussing costs, £1trn and support 100,000 new exporters by 2020. propellers. The group also makes light alloy Experience and Track Record avoiding documents travelling to and fro U.S. source income. though the postal system and whilst we and you should be confident about speaking ‘Small businesses can make a significant castings for the aerospace industry, and owns to us if you need clarification and before you Dibbens Conveyancing Department has a are happy to make an appointment at our contribution to this target but they need tailored the former naval base at Portland, which it has What do I need to do in wealth of experience with Conveyancing agree to proceed. developed into a commercial port. Demand Q office, we can also manage the majority of support. Our own research shows small business order to bring my U.S. affairs Partner Tony Mellowes heading up confidence at its lowest level since 2013 alongside for its fuel-saving products boosted exports to legal work via telephone, e-mail and postal up to date, and will I be the Conveyancing Team together with Please contact Dibbens Conveyancing a worrying decline in export performance among £17.5m in 2015. correspondence. charged a penalty? Conveyancing Solicitor Martin Laszlo and Team for a fees estimate whereupon we small firms. As the new Minister Lord Price takes The full league table is available on the having respectively thirty five years and fifteen will provide you with a free copy of our over the export brief within government, we will be website. The IRS is currently offering Costs A years experience. Moving Home Brochure which summaries urgently discussing with him how to make funding + www.fasttrack.co.uk various offshore compliance We have represented hundreds of satisfied Our costs are very competitive and Dibbens the principle steps in conveyancing and support more effective for small firms looking to programmes to suit different clients and offer a full range of conveyancing Solicitors offer a high quality personal service. transactions. export.’ circumstances to encourage US tax payers to make a voluntary China moves into UK’s top 10 most valuable inbound markets disclosure. If your affairs are not Records have been set in 2015 for inbound visits time a single visitor market has broken the £3bn complex this will mean no penalty with strong growth from Britain’s major inbound spending mark. A record was also set for visits from will be charged. markets including the US and Europe and double the high-spending UAE, up 34% in 2015 to 347,000 Mazars LLP is a global accountancy digit growth from newer markets China and the with spend up 12% to £487m. and business advisory firm with Wimborne 01202 882456 United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tourism Minister David Evennett said, ‘Our offices in the U.S. and would be The latest figures from the Office for National tourism industry is world-class and these pleased to advise and assist US Statistics show stellar growth from China with visits impressive figures show that our nations and citizens living in the UK. „„ Family Matters „„ Trusts „„ Conveyancing „„ Accidents up 46% on 2014 to 270,000, and spend up 18% to regions are increasingly benefitting from this In the first instance, please contact „„ Making a Will „„ Lasting Powers of Attorney „„ Commercial Property „„ Litigation £586m, moving China into the UK’s top 10 most thriving sector. Britain boasts some of the best Linda Broomfield at Mazars’ Poole „„ Probate „„ Mental Capacity Law „„ Employment „„ Tax Planning valuable inbound markets. Visits from the US, the attractions in the world and drawing more visitors office on 01202 680777. Email UK’s most valuable tourism source market, grew in from key markets like China and the US is [email protected] Email: [email protected] | 3 West Borough • Wimborne • Dorset • BH21 1LU 10% to 3.3 million in 2015. Visitors from the US spent fantastic news for the whole country and shows £3bn, a record not only from this market but the first our tourism strategy is working.’

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Education Get In Go Far campaign STEM and CORPORATE SOCIAL for apprenticeships and training RESPONSIBILITY Soroptimist International Bournemouth is planning its Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Challenge for the New research reveals fifth year. The challenge is set for girls in years 8 and 9 to promote participation and raise aspirations in industries that young women valued training needs often see as masculine and not for them. The challenge is to ‘create a solution to help people in the poorest industry professionals „„ While 15.6% prefer online learning, 84.4% are willing to travel to a parts of our world’ particularly problems associated with hunger, training centre. water, health, lack of education, poor housing and transport. Industry professionals are prized trainers, according „„44.2% would be prepared to go part time at work to gain more All entrants receive a British Science Association Bronze CREST to new research* from Logic4training – 72.2% of qualifications. Award (CReativity in Engineering, Science & Technology) and respondents agreed this is how they’d prefer to learn. „„36.7% expect to train for more than a year for a particular winning schools receive monetary vouchers for their team and The new survey provides an overview of people’s qualification. individual team members. Bournemouth Soroptimists hope that the challenge will encourage more girls to consider studying STEM „„66.7% would consider training at the weekend. thoughts on retraining after education, focusing on subjects at GCSE, and ‘A’ level and go on to take a STEM based The Bournemouth & Poole College is backing the government’s Get In how and when people want to train, regardless of the Jonny Lawrence, Logic4training’s digital marketing expert, said, ‘This apprenticeship or study at University for a STEM based career Go Far campaign to create three million apprenticeships in the UK and sector or qualification. survey provides an interesting insight into people’s attitudes towards because of the fun and interest raised by this Challenge. work with businesses to create two million new jobs nationwide. training. Despite the popularity of online learning, the findings confirm The judging and awards ceremony is hosted by Bournemouth Two thousand local businesses, including Sunseeker and Superior Delivering a snapshot of the modern learner, the survey also found the value of industry based, practical training, where students can gain University in March each year. Soroptimist International Seals have already pledged their support. The Bournemouth & Poole that students want more than qualifications. Acquiring knowledge on hands-on experience from professionals with real knowledge of the Bournemouth welcome local STEM based industries to become College hope this campaign will encourage even more businesses in the how to set up a business, as well as confidence in their ability, were as trade. involved in the challenge through their own corporate social area, to consider employing an apprentice by increasing awareness of important as the qualification for 56% of participants. ‘The fact that students are recognising the importance of business responsibility policy. apprenticeships, as being a valued employer option. While findings showed practical training to be the most effective skills and confidence, as well as a specialist qualification, is great news Contact President Bobbie White on 07970 055134. Matthew Butcher, Apprenticeship Manager from The Bournemouth method, respondents to the survey reported a change in the way they for the building services industry. It’s this forward thinking that will help & Poole College said, ‘Being the largest apprenticeship provider in the learn. Advances in technology – particularly the internet – contributed them to succeed in the future. area, working with over 2,000 businesses locally, it was an easy decision to 39.8% reporting they learn best through watching, crediting sites like ‘Research such as this is extremely valuable, helping Logic4training to support this initiative to create three million new apprenticeships by YouTube for tutorials. Lymington based The Solent Cellar deliver courses in a way people want to be taught. All our trainers the year 2020. Currently we have over 100 apprenticeship vacancies and Key findings: come from industry, and apart from practical skills, we pride ourselves gains Armagnac distinction this number will increase over the next coming months, as we continue on providing candidates with the extra business knowledge – such as „„72.2% prefer to learn from an industry professional. On 17th May this year, the to work closely with local businesses, to develop new apprenticeship customer service – that will help them succeed.’ „„56% wish to acquire confidence and business skills alongside a UK’s most respected drinks opportunities.’ To read the full survey, visit www.logic4training.co.uk qualification. connoisseurs gathered + www.getingofar.gov.uk * Survey of 109 people with data gathered using Fluid Survey between 1st-17th at the Soho Whisky Club „„51.4% agree that technology had helped to form the way they learn. March. in London to attend the 2016 London Armagnac A Good Place Counselling Services Academy. Newly opened in Blandford Providing better prospects in Bournemouth The one day academy Forum, Alison Moore offers established that he liked doing vacancies. As all Richmond’s aimed at professionals, counselling, counselling practical things and was keen to fitting teams are fully employed importers, distributors, supervision and mental health pursue a career using his hands and are highly trained, she merchants, bartenders, awareness training. Alison is although he’d never had a paid identified them as a good sommeliers and journalists an experienced registered, job before. company to introduce Bradley to. looking to expand their BACP accredited Counsellor, Jane Townsend, Work Jane said, ‘Allan Tofield of knowledge of Armagnac, Counselling Supervisor and Choice Manager at Prospects Richmond interviewed Bradley offers candidates the Trainer. in Bournemouth contacted and offered him a work trial and chance to experience over The impact of mental ill health Richmond Home Improvement it soon became apparent that he 30 brands for tasting. is now more widely known, and Co, one of the area’s leading fitted in perfectly with the rest Presented by official sometimes we do not know window, door and conservatory of the team, so was offered a Armagnac educators, where and how to get support Alison Moore installers to see if they had any permanent contract with the firm.’ Edward Bates and Amanda for ourselves, colleagues or Simon Smith Garnham the day educates team members. The cost to our businesses is estimated to be £29bn, candidates on the from reduced productivity, sickness absence and unemployment L-r: Bradley, Councillor Hedges, Andrew from Bourne Estates and Allan Armagnac region, soils, grapes, production, distillation and maturation (Centre for Mental Health 2010). Tofield from Richmond Home Improvement ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE techniques. Alison says, ‘My background includes 20 years in business Milton Abbey School is delighted to announce that David Ross, Locally based independent wine merchant, Simon Smith, Proprietor Richmond Home Improvement they are better prepared for the management, supporting people in both their professional and the Co-Founder of The Carphone Warehouse, is to be its next of The Solent Cellar in Lymington is passionate about good wine and Co has recently employed Bradley demands of the workplace and personal development. I have particular expertise in supporting entrepreneur in residence for 2016/17. with over 15 years experience as a wine merchant, Simon was one of Hennessy, introduced to them by where possible, offer work trials executives and others who have quite an isolated life − at work and/or Milton Abbey’s entrepreneur in residence scheme is now in its the selected candidates for this year’s Armagnac Academy. Following Prospects in Bournemouth. and placements to help them home. third year. David Ross will judge a school wide competition whereby an intensive day of learning about the production and distillation of the Prospects and the Youth Service decide which career path they ‘I am excited to be starting my new venture in Blandford Forum and students develop and start up their own business initiatives; finalists Armagnac region and tasting the different brands, candidates were then are working together to help would like to follow. They offered look forward to supporting individuals and businesses to improve their have a one to one business workshop with David and he will also tasked with a final exam which earns them an Armagnac accreditation. young people who have difficulty Bradley practical assistance wellbeing.’ teach some of the entrepreneur and enterprises classes and give a Simon gained top marks which earned him a distinction with a highly in finding work. They help to with his CV, interviews, training, + www.agoodplace.co talk to the whole school. respectable 95 /100. train and educate their clients so preparing for employment and

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Business expansion through franchising In uncertain times even very profitable businesses may be wary of risking their capital by too much growth, particularly if it involves taking WESTOVER OPENS NEW FRANCHISE Flight training with Bliss Aviation on more staff and premises. Business format IN CHRISTCHURCH Bliss Aviation has launched a new, fresh-faced website, to further serve the UK’s flying enthusiasts. Bliss, based at Bournemouth Westover has opened its latest franchise on the south coast, bringing UK startup solves franchising is a route to geographic expansion Airport, was established in June 1994 by Gary Ellson who, following a Jeep back to the group. and growth that can limit that risk substantially. career in the Coastguard Agency, came for a trial lesson which led to The Stony Lane showroom is now fully stocked with the iconic cars drone safety threat not only his gaining a helicopter licence, but also the ownership of a Franchising is a well recognised and has a full complement of staff, led by Westover stalwart, Martin training school. business format and now accounts Hayward, who has taken on a new role as Brand Manager for Westover on a global scale Bliss soon established itself as the south of England’s premier flying for approximately £14bn of the Jeep. school, providing trial lessons and quality flight training to Private annual turnover of UK plc. There are The key models in the Jeep range include the brand new Jeep A UK tech startup has unveiled a groundbreaking Pilot Licence (PPL) level. Whether you wish to fly for pleasure or around 900 systems operating in Renegade (a small SUV which has already been voted 4x4 of the Year service that will address one of the world’s most become a fully qualified commercial pilot, Bliss is your first step. the UK and 44,000 franchised units 2016); the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee (the original SUV); and the pressing concerns in aviation – drone safety. + employing approximately 620,000 iconic two or four-door Wrangler. www.blissaviation.com Altitude Angel is a drone cloud services company offering enhanced people. They operate in many fields, The showroom is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, from situational awareness information, real-time ‘air traffic control for both B2B and B2C. 8.30am to 5pm on Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. + drones’, as well as plug-in geofencing data targeted at manufacturers Up, up and away with What they share is the concept westovergroup.co.uk and developers. It has now unveiled a global airspace monitoring of franchising – a company, often system that promises to help drone operators fly more safely and Farnborough Aerospace Consortium with a well-known brand, licensing Damp proofing company offers responsibly – Airspace Alerts. A Hampshire businessman others to operate under that The new software enables drone operators to specify ‘alert regions’ is lifting off as membership brand using the tried and tested, franchise opportunity with fully that the firm’s cloud platform monitors in real-time for low-flying chairman at one of Europe’s marketing and business systems of Geoffrey Sturgess funded qualification manned aircraft, proactively sending a push notification via e-mail or longest established the franchisor and with the benefit SMS to the drone operator to ensure they have time to move out of aerospace and defence trade of set up and ongoing consultancy from the franchisor. Franchisees the way safely. The service will soon also send out important weather bodies. pay a significant sum on entry and then an ongoing management information, as well as alerts whenever no-fly zones are activated or Andrew Barnett, who is services fee; perhaps 10% of turnover. deactivated. Chief Technology Officer at Barnbrook Systems Ltd, Geoffrey Sturgess, a Franchising Solicitor at Warner Goodman’s Combined with its free Drone Safety Map that helps drone operators has been appointed at Southampton office answers the ‘Why Franchising?’ question by identify no-fly zones or ground hazards around the world before they Farnborough Aerospace explaining that franchising is a way to expand a business using ‘take to the skies’, the firm believes its new Airspace Alerts service will Consortium (FAC) as it franchisees’ capital. It therefore permits a greater or quicker expansion contribute towards the safer integration of drones into our skies. Being continues to grow. The FAC, than might otherwise be possible. It also has the substantial able to ‘reach out’ to push important information to a drone pilot is Tony Barnett founded in 1997, is a not-for- advantage that franchisees are not employees, so no employment absolutely critical to safety. profit association which provides support for more than 300 members laws apply. The technology watches aviation traffic globally in real-time, aggregating data from multiple sources. It receives around 12 million in the south, including many in Hampshire. Multi-award-winning The downside is that franchisees are not easy to manage (they own messages every minute, which are then filtered to provide updates on Barnbrook Systems Ltd has been a leading FAC member for many years their businesses) and they share the profit that the franchisor would low-altitude air traffic (below 800m) – the kind that drone users need to with its Managing Director Tony Barnett on the board. make if it operated through its own outlets using employees. be aware of. The Fareham-based company will be among the businesses with To succeed the business has to be franchisable: Something that ‘Once we have a filtered set of aircraft data, we perform analysis to exhibitors’ pods on the largest-ever FAC stand in Hall One in the UK is capable of replication on a smaller scale and which is capable of determine if the aircraft’s trajectory is likely to encroach on an area our Pavilion at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow in July. Andrew said, ‘I am looking forward to helping more businesses benefit paying the franchisee a fair return for his labour and a profit on top. Bournemouth damp-proofing and building company Prokil is users are flying within, and can tell the drone operator where to look – from membership of the consortium and the success it can bring. Ideally it should be capable of building unit goodwill so that the franchising the business and offering franchisees based across the UK and when – to help them avoid being in the wrong place at the wrong Membership of the FAC enables access to national and international successful franchisee has something to sell when he wants to retire. the opportunity to benefit from fully-funded training and the chance to time,’ says Richard Parker, founder and CEO of Altitude Angel. prime contractors, and medium and small sized firms. By boosting The cost of becoming a franchisor and the time it will take depends obtain a nationally recognised qualification, with all examinations paid The Airspace Alerts service is launching at a time when even the membership numbers, activity and engagement we become a stronger on the type of business that is being franchised but it would be for. Queen has raised concerns about drones, and there are calls from the organisation for all involved.’ sensible to budget at least £100,000 and think of one to two years Prokil has committed to providing up to three months of training for Civil Aviation Authority and the British Airline Pilots Association to He added, ‘Farnborough International Airshow is one of the major from concept to first signing. all signed up franchisees, with travelling and accommodation expenses introduce regulations following ‘a spate of serious near-misses’. Under dates on the FAC’s calendar to champion its members and help them covered. The first month will be based at its head office in Bournemouth current legislation, drone operators and enthusiasts are personally Good franchisors tend to belong to the British Franchise Association win business in a global marketplace.’ working with qualified Prokil surveyors to learn the trade. responsible for making sure they are flying drones safely and complying which acts as the guardian of good franchising practice in the UK. Farnborough-based FAC’s members include national and international During the first year, all franchisees will be required to complete the with a variety of other regulations, which are often too complex for Membership is open to franchisors who agree to comply with its code primes, medium and small sized firms, and several world leading Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments course, which will result general drone pilots to understand. of ethics and can demonstrate that they have a sensible, franchisable aviation research centres. in them gaining a nationally recognised qualification to become a ‘Drone pilots everywhere are crying out for better information,’ said concept and current franchisees. Franchisees of member franchisors FAC membership also includes access to the Supply Chain in the specialist damp and timber surveyor. Parker. ‘The majority of people want to ‘do the right thing’ and check can also join. Those thinking of becoming franchisors should consult 21st Century initiative, global marketing opportunities, attendance at Established for over 50 years, Prokil specialises in diagnosing and for no-fly zones, obstacles and relevant regulations before they fly, but its website at www.thebfa.org exhibitions at cost saving prices, access to a tailored events programme, treating damp and timber decay in both domestic and commercial many don’t have the training, time or even access to everything they’d networking and inclusion in the FAC directory. For more information on franchising a business, contact properties. need in order to make better safety choices. It’s the industry’s job to + [email protected] + www.prokilfranchise.co.uk help solve this problem.’ www.fac.org.uk

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The New Rules of Marketing & PR Route PR announces expansion David Meerman Scott’s pioneering guide to ROUTEpr has welcomed Laura Why print advertising the future of marketing, The New Rules of Booth BA Hons to the team as Marketing & PR has been updated to give Account Executive. readers insights into the latest social media Laura’s role will include creating is still an essential marketing tool and content marketing strategies using real campaigns, press releases and life examples of success. The international blogs, as well as supporting with bestseller offers a step-by-step action marketing and event strategies, We have all read the articles stating ‘print is dead’, but it’s plan for harnessing the power of modern events, and PR planners. important to remember that we are physical beings who marketing and PR to directly communicate Laura graduated with a First Class with buyers, raise visibility, and increase Honours Degree in a Tourism and still crave physical communication. According to the sales. Events Management BA Hons from Content Marketing Institute, two out of three marketing In a digital era where sharing of news the University of Westminster, professionals now neglect to utilise print media as part and information is happening rapidly, London. She has gained three of their marketing strategy. This means that they are companies, nonprofits, and organisations years of experience in the fast pace missing out on great, valuable opportunities that digital of all sizes are in a better position to leverage web-based

working environment within the ROUTEpr Credit: content to get timely, relevant information to eager, responsive buyers promotions and events industry in Laura Booth marketing cannot tap into, thus limiting their success. As at a fraction of the cost of big-budget campaigns. As such, it becomes London. an example of this the biggest software firm in the world all the more important to create valuable content that educates and She has represented brands such as Harrods, Cosmopolitan, The ‘Google’ still sends out printed direct mail to its Adwords informs the business’s core audience. Relationships with influentials Telegraph and London Fashion Week and worked at high profile events users, highlighting the power of print. and search engine optimisation strategy become an important part of with various VIPs such as the Qatar Royal Family, David Cameron and So why is printing still important in today’s digitally the conversation. In this book, the author discusses how businesses can Boris Johnson and Chelsea FC to name just a few. incorporate these important elements into their overall plan. saturated world? The book is organised into three parts. Part I is a rigorous overview of how the web has changed the rules of marketing and PR. Part II AGENCY SCORES A WHOPPING 94% introduces and provides details about each of the various media. Part III IN RENOWNED INDUSTRY PR AUDIT Standing out from the crowd contains detailed how-to information and an action plan to help put the Full service marketing and new rules into practice in an organisation. With e-mail marketing cluttering our inboxes on a daily basis, it is public relations agency, This book serves as a practical guide for marketers, entrepreneurs, now more difficult than ever to ensure your business stands out from McKenna Townsend is business owners, nonprofit managers, and all of those working in its competition. While this still remains a challenge, there is a huge celebrating after the publicity departments to show how to devise successful marketing and gap in the number of businesses physically sending out printed company achieved an marketing materials i.e. folded leaflets to potential clients. As a result, PR strategies to grow any business. ads on the web, which can be overwhelming and the fear of spam overall score of 94% it is the perfect time to take advantage of the void by sending printed Published by Wiley ISBN: 9781119070481 the paperback costs £16.99. and viruses is enough to make people weary of clicking, there is no - passing The Public brochures or targeting customers with folded leaflet printing imminent danger of this in a print ad. Therefore we tend to purchase Relations Consultancy www.printuk.com/folded-leaflet-printing, printed flyers and leaflets from websites that we know are genuine trustworthy businesses and New local networking group Association’s (PRCA) that will prove to be a sure fire way to stand out from the crowd. recent Consultancy print media reinforces that mindset and improves your brand trust for freelance PR consultants level. Management Standard Maximising exposure The Dorset Freelance PR Consortium is a free networking group (CMS) audit with flying Matt McKenna and Sarah Townsend Co-Managing Directors of McKenna Townsend for local freelance PR consultants that is open to all freelance PR colours. The PRCA’s CMS is High quality printing maximises exposure and creates a lasting impact. Branding Your customer can interact with print whenever they want, and at consultants working within Dorset. Working freelance can be isolating, the gold standard of service for the PR industry. Print adverts are excellent for improving your brand awareness and a time that suits them. Material can also be passed on to someone so this group is a chance for freelance PR consultants to get together, The internationally recognised CMS is the industry’s quality solidifying your brand identity. Remember that your adverts should be else who may be interested in your services, or picked up from a network, exchange advice, experiences, tools and contacts, in a certification system for public relations firms. The standard is an consistent aesthetically in terms of fonts, colours and types of images desk where it has been sitting for a while. Print marketing flairs up a friendly and informal setting. The group meet at a different venue assurance to clients that McKenna Townsend adheres to strict quality to establish brand recognition and ensure that these are replicated in genuine interest in your company without using disruptive techniques. each time, either in Bournemouth or Poole every six weeks. Founding standards in management, communication and service delivery. the digital marketing channels. members are Zoe Hiljemark (Sixth Sense PR), Chloe Freeman (Chloe The multi-award winning, full service marketing and public relations Freeman Communications) and Joanna O’Connell (Jelly Rock PR). agency based in Ringwood works with a number of international, Flexibility The next event is Wednesday 17th August at 7.30pm, venue tbc. national and regional clients including the SUBWAY® brand, Sunseeker Target Marketing For more information contact Zoe on 07532 098820. International, AkzoNobel, Condor Ferries, Care South and the National Printed flyers, brochures, leaflets and posters work well as stand-alone Placing adverts in printed brochures such as speciality magazines can Marine Aquarium. campaigns, but they work even better when used in line with your effectively and cost efficiently reach niche audiences that may be more online marketing efforts. Printing can be used in conjunction with your difficult to target online. online tools to reach a completely different audience. Where some customers may see your current offers on social media or your website, SPECIAL FEATURES others may not visit your online platforms at all. If this is the case, print More Engaging is a great way to reach your whole customer base as well as potentially Consumers are more engaged when reading printed material, unlike THE USINESS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER – copy by 12th August converting your offline customers to online (cross media marketing.) websites, which are often skimmed in as little as a 15 second visit. A Tasty Business (Food/Catering/Restaurants) study shows that people read digital screen text 20% – 30% slower .CO.UK IZMAG Social Media • Research and Development than printed paper. (Alshaali & Varshney, 2005) THE INDEPENDENTB MAGAZINE FOR DORSET, WEST HANTS AND SALISBURY Credibility Automotive Industry • The Consultant Call 01425 471500 or e-mail [email protected] Retail and the Consumer Print offers credibility and legitimacy that digital can’t compete with. 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Launch of new services Expansion for for maritime clients MC Plan & Site Services MC Plan and Site Services Ltd, the local independent Approved Building Inspector consultancy, is delighted to announce its move to larger offices.

Elliott Arnold Mark Cook, Managing Director, who have wished to join MC Plan BU placement student works at said, ‘We’re in the business & Site Services Ltd.’ of instructions that we are opening – which can make their of helping others with their Working previously for receiving from large developers, lives easier. Bank of England’s new £5 note launch expansion plans, whether for a both the NHBC and Local contractors and commercial He added, ‘With this efficient A Bournemouth University (BU) student studying Bsc/BA (Hons) Product residential property extension or Authority Building Control, agents, as well as householders and flexible approach, we can Design has recently worked on the unveiling of the Bank of England’s the development of commercial Mark’s knowledge base across the area, due in the main also provide our services at very sites, so for us to be the subject of and experience is extensive to the strong relationships competitive rates.’ L-r: Clive Bartlett, Georgina Bartlett and Alan Yorston new £5 note at Blenheim Palace. The state-of-the-art new £5 note, which will enter circulation in the expansion makes a change! and varied across both the formed over the years. MC Plan and Site Services Poole-based specialist maritime agency Saltwater Communications September, has been unveiled at an exclusive event at Blenheim Palace, The past three years have seen a public and private sectors, ‘There are many benefits of operate right across the southern has announced a comprehensive new service for the industry with the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. meteoric rise in work instructions incorporating refurbishments and coming to MC Plan and Site regions to include London, launch of company brand name, Saltwater Stone. Elliott Arnold is currently undertaking a 42-week placement at Poole- and staffing so we’ve sadly redevelopment of commercial Services,’ Mark said, ‘We are readily Hampshire, Wiltshire, Devon, The rebranded business has been created to reflect the addition based UK exhibition and event specialists Quadrant2Design, where outgrown our offices in Ashley premises across the south. available during office hours and Somerset, Surrey and Sussex and to the company of a dedicated branding and design studio and a he has had a hand in designing materials for the launch of the new Cross. Mark said, ‘MC Plan and Site are able to provide a high level of offer the following services: strengthened social media team, which build on the core PR, marketing polymer-based banknote, which will go into circulation in September. ‘We are thrilled with our new Services provide a personalised flexibility in terms of programing „„Fire risk assessments and advertising expertise honed by Saltwater over the last 25 years. The new currency, which features durability, environmental offices in the easily accessible and professional building control site inspections. The new Saltwater Stone name represents the integration of the skills „„Disability access consultancy friendliness and counterfeit-resistance qualities, was showcased at an Stanley House in Fleets Lane, just service to all our clients regardless ‘We can prioritise site visits and, and personnel of Ringwood-based design and branding agency Stone „„Technical seminars exclusive event at Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill, whose off Holes Bay, with far more room of size and value. We are a ‘one wherever necessary, provide an Design, which has already collaborated with Saltwater Communications face adorns the new note, was born. for us to continue to flourish. stop shop’ encompassing all inspection service outside of For more information on on a number of recent projects. Graphic design work on the exhibition stands was completed by the ‘In the past three years we’ve building control services under the usual office hours, which is MC Plan and Site Services, visit Bank of England’s in-house design team, while Elliott, a CAD Designer, grown by more than sixfold and one roof in an efficient and cost a great advantage to our clients www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk worked to create the 3D stands themselves. The stands were printed, this is purely from people who effective manner.’ – especially commercial clients or follow on Twitter, Facebook Success for Liz Lean PR finished and built in Poole with the Bank’s designers visiting Poole to see have worked with us in the past Testament to this is the volume with the restrictions of office and LinkedIn. the complete stand pre-built before the ‘real’ installation at Blenheim Now in its 18th year of business, Liz Lean PR, the Sandbanks- Palace in June. based communications consultancy, has successfully expanded its Elliott worked with Quadrant2Design Senior Project Manager, Wiebke portfolio to include The Bournemouth & Poole College, Primetower, Carvell, who was assigned to co-ordinate the whole project from Rockley Watersports and Superior. start to finish with a team of six on-site installers, plus a graphics and production team.

Creative Coverage for artists New Public relations is often a field that artists are simply not partnership interested in, shying away from it altogether. They don’t have time, preferring to concentrate on being creative. with Their lack of interest however can be detrimental to their The Willow success with many not realising that they do in fact need help. Festival It was this desire to provide assistance that saw Tim Bournemouth-based PR and Caroline Saunders establish Creative Coverage agency, Lineup Media, has in 2013. Now in its fourth year of trading with many been appointed the official loyal customers, they have grown the business, often agency for The Willow Festival in response to customer needs. From writing press - Dorset. releases through to approaching galleries and organising The Willow Festival is the exhibitions, Creative Coverage designs and hosts websites, world’s largest festival that publishes books as well as printing calendars and cards. exclusively showcases new, www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk ‘Our goal is to remain a small niche business that undiscovered, emerging and delivers a high quality personal and tailored service at a unsigned live music bands cost effective price,’ explains Caroline, who with Tim runs and artists. Creative Coverage. The Willow Festival takes ‘We have now built three websites, the latest being for Sarah Pye and our second book, Choosing the Light place 16th-18th September by Mike Hall is priced £9.50 + P&P directly from us or Amazon. Our first calendar for L. Paul Matthews was a 2016. huge challenge but we are all very happy with the final result.’ + www.willowfestival.org.uk/ + www.creativecoverage.co.uk

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Signing surge for new offices scheme Greendale Construction Ltd Philip Holford, the Senior that there is genuine appetite completes new offices and warehouse Partner at commercial property for high-standard offices in and consultancy at Salisbury-based around the Avon Valley and away space for Stewarts Garden Centres Myddelton & Major, which is the from commuter hotspots such scheme agent, said demand from as Ringwood, Bournemouth, Dorset Charted Builders Greendale’s sub-contractors from underfloor heating and air occupiers and buy-to-let investors Southampton and Salisbury.’ Greendale Construction Ltd Drewlec/Drewsons. conditioning, as well as a glazed has been ‘exceptional’. Occupiers at the Glasshouse has successfully completed The 29 week contract comprised curved partitioning system He added, ‘There is a distinct Studios include The Wealth the construction of a pair of of 6,000 square feet of full height and integral blinds. Aluminium lack of available office space in Care Partnership, Optimum Tax large industrial units totalling warehousing in unit 9, with unit windows and roof lights to the and around the river town of Solutions, Christopher Green & 12,000 square feet for Stewarts 8 consisting of high specification inner meeting rooms and offices Fordingbridge, with a similar Associates, Saltrick & Saltrick, Garden Centres. Units 8 & 9 offices and lockable storage over provide an abundance of natural picture along the A338 to Optimum Tax Solutions, Triangle, at The Runway, Christchurch two floors totalling 4,845 square light. The mezzanine floor is Martin Stewart, MD Stewarts Ringwood in the south and X Consumables, Capricorn Business Park, are under one feet, and additional warehouse served by two stairs and an eight Garden Centres; Rob Hooker, Director, Greendale Construction Downton in the north. Laboratory Equipment, Ident, building which provides new space of 5,000 square feet. The person hydraulic lift. Ltd; Paul Hillyard, McPhersons ‘The strong demand for the well- Epsilon Optics, K F Design, A new development of timber- escarpment of the New Forest. office space and warehousing floor slabs to the units were Externally, car parking space Chartered Quantity Surveyors presented offices at phase 3 of the Moneysoft Payroll and Natalie and-glass offices in south west Anchor occupier is BrightSpace, for the family owned business power floated and sealed with for 26 plus cars has been created, Glasshouse Studios demonstrates Gamble Associates. Martin Stewart, Managing Hampshire is close to calling full an architectural practice founded which was established in 1742 epoxy resin coloured coating, along with cycle stands. The Director of Stewarts Garden house on sales and lettings even in 2010 and now employing and boasts two garden centres with perimeter and dividing walls Kingspan cladding superstructure Centres, said, ‘We thoroughly before construction ends. 25 people, led by Directors Eric in Christchurch and Broomhill, having a fair faced block inner sits on a blue Staffordshire brick enjoyed the whole experience. Commercial demand for phase Sey, Mark Amey and Martin C&D ROOFING REVEAL NEW WEBSITE as well as nurseries and a skin which has been decorated. plinth. Working with Greendale was a three of the Glasshouse Studios, Dobbs. The expanding firm, Dorset-based C&D Roofing Ltd is delighted to unveil its new website. landscaping business. The end result has created a Rob Hooker, Director of delight and the project came on the outskirts of Fordingbridge, which designed the scheme with The new site provides a comprehensive gallery of works completed with To achieve delivery of this clean and high quality finish to Greendale Construction, said, ‘It in on time and on budget. has already seen 10 out of the 12 developer HHM Developments, full case studies for further information to existing and potential clients design and build project the warehouse space with access was a real pleasure for us to work The professionalism shown units pre-let or sold. Comprising has signed a lease on the entire alike. It also delivers valuable testimonials and links from many satisfied Greendale Construction worked via large automatic roller shutter on this collaborative project. by Greendale and their sub- two separate terraced buildings, first floor on the lower terrace. clients across all sectors. with architects The Quorum doors. My thanks go to all of the teams contractors made communication with six self-contained offices There are only two units Carey Chissell, Owner of C&D Roofing Ltd said, ‘We appointed AE Partnership, McPhersons The high specification office involved. We are proud of what so easy. We love their attitude to in each, the sloping landscaped remaining for sale or letting – a Marketing Solutions to assist with our marketing strategy and branding. 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Star Automotive Road test: Hyundai Tucson Hendy Group plans SIMPLY JAPANESE AT BEAULIEU brings ‘main dealer’ by Tim Saunders multi-million investment facilities for local in Hampshire garage prices We live in an era of to take on highly established and capable rivals South coast-based Hendy big grilles. including the Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar and Group, has announced multi- Mazda CX-5.’ This phenomenon million pound expansion has only started Eldest daughter Harriett (4) has just started big plans in Hampshire. recently but any car school and during the test the Hyundai takes her The group is set to open you care to think to this new place each morning. ‘I like being high three brand new dealerships of now boasts one, up,’ she says. This is a great attraction of such a in Eastleigh, as part of long from the Ford Fiesta to the Peugeot 508. vehicle because it affords driver and passengers term expansion plans for the a good view of the road ahead. I certainly find company. It has only really hit me during my test of the More than 35 car clubs are booked to take part in Simply Japanese at myself seeing things that I would never have Planning has been Hyundai Tucson; the chunky off roader with Beaulieu on Sunday 31st July, for the fifth gathering of hundreds of the opportunity of seeing in my usual runabout; submitted for the Hendy permanent four wheel drive. It too has a big grille, fascinating vehicles from the land of the rising sun. houses that are usually hidden away from view, Group to be involved in the which definitely enhances its character as you can Among the owners clubs and members groups showcasing members’ for example. redevelopment of land in see in the video at testdrives.biz. Leigh Road, on a site formerly cars in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, are the RX8 Owners The Tucson is an easy vehicle to drive but despite In a marketplace where there are a range of occupied by Eastleigh Club, Skyline Owners Forum, GTR Owners Club, Japanese Performance the helpful reversing camera such a manoeuvre Chelsea tractors it is an increasing challenge for Paul Hendy Borough Council’s civic Owners Club, Micra Sports Club and Z Club. From high-performance can be difficult and time consuming when trying L-r: Steve Cook, Senior Technician; manufacturers to set themselves apart from the offices. sports cars and affordable roadsters to economical city runabouts and Matt Peacock, Managing Director; to get within the white lines in a car park. I give competition. Like an artist or writer might look Hendy Group, Managing Director, Paul Hendy said the plans represent luxury saloons, a rich variety of machines will be on show. Kev Brown, Director up and take two spaces. There is a blind spot to others for inspiration, bits have clearly been an investment of around £9m and the opening will be a key milestone Individuals and owners clubs alike are welcome to take part in the when reversing and this is a bit of a flaw for me event, which is open to cars and commercial vehicles from every Japanese Star Automotive is now fully taken from elsewhere. For instance, a quick glance in the company’s 157 year history. because the Tucson does feel a little too big and marque, including Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan, Lexus and Subaru. Just operational, welcoming customers to at the rear reminds me of the considerably more The plans are part of a redevelopment project which also includes cumbersome for me. Remove this problem and it drive into the event and park up with like-minded owners, enjoy all of the its ‘multi car’ service centre near Makro expensive Porsche Cayenne but thankfully the restaurants and offices. would be almost perfect. features of the Beaulieu attraction and have a great day out. in Poole. front has greater character. I do find that the rear Hendy Group is set to open new Mazda, Kia and Honda dealerships on Simply Japanese is just one event in Beaulieu’s 2016 Simply rally line-up, The launch of Star Automotive is lights get in the way a bit when loading shopping Other little issues are the noises that this vehicle the new site, with its existing Leigh Road showroom set to focus on Ford which also includes Simply Bikes, Simply Land Rover and Simply Smart. the culmination of months of hard into the boot. Probably my fault because the makes when you drive too fast or get too near the products. For the full list of Simply rallies and other Beaulieu events, visit work, which has been driven by the trolley is to the right and I have to negotiate centre white line of the road. I discover that I can Detailed plans have now been submitted and the new dealerships are www.beaulieu.co.uk/events commitment of Managing Director, the protruding lights. But I am in a car park and switch the lane departure warning off but I really due to open in the summer of 2017. Matt Peacock to provide Dorset cannot put the trolley immediately beside the fail to see why all these beeps and buzzers are

motorists with a level of service boot because there is not room. included. They just serve to irritate. Sometimes previously only available from main it is all too easy for manufacturers to include as However, there are some luxurious touches to this dealers, at a price that cannot be many bells and whistles as they can in the hope sub £30,000 motor, which make your head turn, All-New beaten. of ticking every box regardless of whether they too. I don’t expect to find heated rear seats that Matt and his management team are necessary or not. As with writing, the Kiss the passengers can operate themselves. Neither recognise that delivering an exceptional principle impressed upon me by my former news Renault KADJAR do I expect to find that the steering wheel can be service at a competitive price is a real editor would not go a miss. Keep It Simple Stupid. Start living switched from normal to sports mode. It’s a neat challenge, but it is something they are touch but I question how necessary this is. The Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz Renault Business very used to through their operation of seats are leather. Star Tech since 2006. All-New Renault KADJAR Dynamique Nav TCe 130 From Star Tech is an independent service ‘The Hyundai Tucson revives a name the firm used Hyundai Tucson Premium 2.0 CRDi per month* centre, also in Poole, that specialises in for its mid-sized SUV in days gone by,’ says Parkers, £179.95 on contract hire the servicing and repair of Mercedes the car experts. ‘We’re not talking centuries ago, New price: £28,075 on the road and BMW. The business has been though – the previous generation was on sale Facts at a glance recognised by national trade bodies between 2004 and 2009, but was replaced by the Top speed: 114mph Economy: 47mpg including the Motor Trader awards ix35. However, that name didn’t last long, and 0-60mph: 10.9secs Power: 136bhp for consistently delivering first-rate the Tucson has been reintroduced in an effort services. Star Automotive will offer the same high standards, outstanding Renault TWINGO Play SCe 70 Renault CLIO Dynamique Nav dCi 90 Renault CAPTUR Dynamique Nav dCi 90 5 doors Integrated touchscreen navigation Integrated touchscreen navigation customer service and exceptional prices From From From per month* per month* per month* that Star Tech has become renowned £119.95 on contract hire £134.95 on contract hire £159.95 on contract hire for, but providing these services for The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the cars shown are: urban 41.5 (6.8)–80.7 (3.5); extra-urban 57.7 (4.9)–91.1 (3.1); all makes and models of car. The combined 50.4 (5.6)–85.6 (3.3). The official 2CO emissions are 126–85g/km. EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008 test environment figures. experienced team of Star Automotive Fuel consumption and CO2 may vary with driving styles, road conditions and other factors. BUSINESS USERS ONLY. All prices exclude VAT. *36-month contract hire based on 10,000 miles and 9+35 profile (9x monthly payment in advance followed by 35 monthly payments). technicians will give you the choice Further charges may apply subject to the mileage and condition of the vehicle at the end of the contract. Finance provided by Renault Finance, PO Box 149, WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Indemnities may be required. UK residents (excludes the Channel Islands). Over 18s. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.renault.co.uk or participating dealer for full details. Offers are between genuine and aftermarket parts valid on eligible vehicles when ordered and registered by 30 September 2016. Offers are correct at time of publication, may be subject to change, and may be withdrawn without notice. whilst using state of the art equipment to deliver first class repairs and services. WESTOVER POOLE WESTOVER SALISBURY The Star Automotive service centre 573 Wallisdown Road, Poole BH12 5BA Churchfields Road, Salisbury SP2 7PW is based on Benridge Business Park on Tel 01202 051770 www.westovergroup.co.uk Tel 01722 447858 www.westovergroup.co.uk Holyrood Close in Poole.

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Four things you must do before retiring Business User The Ultimate Offers Driving Machine Rather than just slipping quietly into retirement, managers should metaphor to another to craft a retirement that feels right. create new opportunities towards the end of their careers, Professor 3. Create a new deal Mary Dean Lee from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill Rather than completely retiring, stay on with redesigned schedules University suggests. or responsibilities, reduce hours while transferring knowledge and Professor Lee and her research team interviewed 100 executives and responsibility to successors, or arrange contract work – such deals managers who had recently retired or were actively considering it and benefit an individual as well as an organisation. While not every HR professionals from 24 companies to explore the different paths company can do this, there may be more room to manoeuvre than you taken to retirement today. think. They found four guiding principles to help navigate late-career journeys. 4. Make a difference Make more than financial contributions to society, what philanthropic 1. Prepare to go off-script pursuits can you turn to? Few managers make a clear, irrevocable shift from full-time work to retirement. Careers end in many ways, from leaving when it feels right ‘When you expect to live much longer, in better mental and physical to becoming disillusioned with a company. Few completely control health, the idea of shelving your expertise in retirement no longer when and how careers end, be ready to improvise and adapt. makes sense,’ Professor Lee says. ‘Retirement is not an end but a beginning – an opportunity to 2. Find your own retirement metaphor RIDGEWAY BMW. experiment and explore, to engage in pursuits you value, and perhaps Detox from work stress, liberation from the daily grind, downshifting to reinvent your legacy.’ from a demanding career – take a flexible approach from one TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS. Telecoms warning from Bournemouth-based Contact us… Ah, but DO you? Town & Country For those of you who know me, I Bournemouth-based telecommunications provider, Town & Country am a ‘techno-dinosaur’ BUT modern Communications, is advising local businesses to be cautious when technology does have great advantages renewing their telephone systems, after recently witnessing a and I have had a mobile phone for over number of unscrupulous companies charging excessive monthly a year now! I have successfully sent payments and tying businesses into lengthy contracts. ‘texts’ but still have a book of stamps by ‘Over the past few months, we’ve had sight of several proposals my TV at work (which is now colour!). BMW 225xe ACTIVE TOURER BMW 640d SE COUPÉ BMW 730d SALOON being recommended by competitors and were astonished at how Occasionally, as a prolific e-mailer, I PHEV SPORT FROM PER MONTH. FROM PER MONTH. they were effectively blinding the client with a large number of struggle to find an address and as a last FROM PER MONTH. £299 £398 “free of charge” features and hardware, that had no relevance to the resort drag up the web site, click on ‘contact us’ and send in a jaunty £227 their business and which would never be used,’ remarked Lee Butler, message. £2045.52 DEPOSIT X 24 MONTHS £2694.42 DEPOSIT X 24 MONTHS £3585.06 DEPOSIT X 24 MONTHS Managing Director at Town & Country. Not ONCE have the people questioned EVER replied from their 7,000 MILES PER ANNUM 7,000 MILES PER ANNUM 7,000 MILES PER ANNUM ‘Not only that, but they were advising clients to commit themselves website. A local MP needed help from a trade chum but the website FROM 46 G/KM (CO2) AND BIK FROM 5% FROM 143 G/KM (CO2) AND BIK FROM 26% FROM 124 G/KM (CO2) AND BIK 22% to contracts of up to seven years, with costly get-out penalties, address ‘wasn’t working’… so many people permanently seem should they wish to terminate. On both occasions, we were able to to having websites ‘built’/’rebuilt’/refreshed and so on… being Business users only. All rates are plus VAT. offer the client a shorter contract, a monthly saving of over £150 uncontactable seemingly in that time and can you find a POSTAL and a system which met their needs, so they were only paying for address? Usually not. features they would use. We are advising company owners to really However, even most recently, I have asked people if they had received ARE YOU A SOLE TRADER, LIMITED COMPANY, question what they’re agreeing to and evaluate the suitability of the an e-mail from me. They replied they had. Silence. There seemed to LLP OR COMPANY CAR DRIVER? system being proposed.’ be no recognition that even an acknowledgement, out of courtesy, As an independent, family business with over 20 years’ experience, was expected. For more information, please contact Paul Taylor, your Local Business Development Manager. seeing the underhand methods which some of their competitors What if I had been a customer? employ is immensely frustrating for Town & Country. Some contacts I endeavour to make/re-make are to afford my ‘Throughout the life of our business, we have always prided business connections some actual business opportunity or BMW EfficientDynamics ourselves on offering clients an honest and transparent service networking events they may not know about (I host a few around the Less emissions. More driving pleasure. ensuring they have the true cost and we’re only advising on features conurbation). that they will need and use. Unless a client expressly requests a Sometimes, silence can be deafening. long term agreement, we usually recommend a two year contract as You’d also be surprised how many times a letter will make it to the Ridgeway Bournemouth Sales : 361 - 371 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH12 5WB. 01202 983762 not only is technology constantly changing but the economy is still MD’s desk where an e-mail will just be deleted without a second quite volatile for certain sectors and who knows what will happen Service & Parts : Discovery Court Business Centre, Lyon Road, (Off Wallisdown Road), Bournemouth, Dorset BH12 5AG. 01202 535535 thought by a desk jockey who wants to go home early… www.ridgewaybournemouthbmw.co.uk seven years down the line?’ explained Lee. Replying is not only essential, it’s common courtesy, like opening a @RidgewayBMW /RidgewayBMW /RidgewayBMW @RidgewayGroup Contact Town & Country Communications on 01202 514444. door for someone… literally! Nigel P. Hedges, the small voice in business Fuel economy figures for the BMW range: Extra Urban 26.2 - 83.1 mpg (10.8 - 3.4 l/100km). Urban 14.6 - 62.4 mpg (19.3 - 4.4 l/100km). Combined 20.3

- 74.3 mpg (13.9 - 3.8 l/100km). CO2 emissions 325 - 99 g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. Summer business ‘shutdown’ Ridgeway Bavarian Limited, trading as Ridgeway is a credit broker not a lender. Almost 60% of the UK would welcome an annual summer ‘shutdown’ among businesses, a survey has shown. The study, conducted by leading virtual assistant service providers ava, discovered that many Brits felt that by shutting Quotations based upon Contract Hire Quotation, including Road Fund Licence; BPP Accident Management membership; for 24 months and 7,000 up shop during traditionally quiet periods, businesses would remain more productive and cost-efficient overall. miles per year. Initial payment(s) of 10 month(s) in advance will be followed by 23 further payments commencing in month 2. The main office for ‘The Business’ magazine will be closed for summer holidays 7th July to 22nd July 2016. This above figures are only valid for limited companies, LLP’s, Partnerships and Sole Traders with car fleets of less than 50 vehicles. Figures exclude VAT. Based on a 24 month Contract Hire agreement for the models stated above, annual mileage of 7,000 miles and Excess mileage charges apply. Vehicle condition charges may apply at the end of your agreement. Subject to status and in the UK only (excl. the Channel Islands). Individuals must be 18 or over. A guarantee may be required. The amount of VAT you can reclaim depends on your business VAT status. Rentals may change if VAT rate changes during agreement. Hire provided by BMW Group Corporate Finance. BMW Group Corporate Finance is a trading style of Alphabet (GB) Limited, Alphabet House, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, 38 | THE BUSINESS JULY/AUGUST 2016 Hampshire, GU14 0FB. Offers valid at the time of going to print and liable to change.

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