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Delivering your news to business leaders for 20 years FEATURING: BUSINESS NEWS | FINANCE MATTERS | LAW LINES | SPECIAL FEATURES For the latest news visit the website at www.bizmag.co.uk people on the move Accounting & Finance, IT, BOND WILLIAMS HR, Office & Commercial 01202 sponsored by PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT www.bondwilliams.co.uk 233777 Contents Family mediator New heights Sweet Success BID for work New event for Teachers talk On the front Andrew Lee has joined the Board Mixing business with pleasure for chef Rhiannon page 12 A new head chef, Tom Skowronski, of Directors at Wimborne-based has been appointed at Portland- Teachers Building Society as Non- based 4-Star Ocean Hotel & Spa’s Executive Director. people on the move prestigious Cliff Restaurant. Tom 2 Lucky role has a distinguished career and was 4 business news previously chef at Harbour Heights in Poole as well as several other 12 special feature - Time Out hotels in the area. 15 law lines - Tougher rules for landlords Life of leisure 16 techno times - Businesses threatened by I T Hazards 17 social media Kimberley Davies, Associate 18 Rowan White Photographic - Telling stories in pictures at south coast law firm Lester Bennington Green, a leading and words Aldridge, has qualified as a family property consultancy in the south The Bournemouth Coastal mediator. is delighted to welcome Building Business Improvement District Rhiannon Parsons, currently in 20 finance focus Surveyor Sam Downing to its (BID) has appointed Anna her final year at Bournemouth research and development at work Providing the team. Chamberlain to a new role, University studying Events 25 Sam is studying to become supporting its 760 businesses. Management, has recently joined special feature - Recruitment Resolved solutions chartered later this year. The 26 JJPR & Events. Rhiannon says that Joining the team at Lucketts Travel local lad and his fiancée have New aspirations working for JJPR offers a perfect Group, Tony Tabner is relishing his 30 the voice -The recession’s over when the cranes go up! also started up their own fudge opportunity for her to gain crucial new role as Business Development company to raise funds for their experience in an industry that Executive, setting out to help 31 property & development forthcoming wedding. Caravan and holiday park she is passionate about and with grow the corporate, education and l 32 network news - Business for Bridport authority Rod Tucker is the new www.samsfudge.com people who are equally passionate public sector markets served by Managing Director of Hoburne Ltd and inspiring! the firm. 33 The driving force and Burry & Knight Ltd. Airport safety Between them, the two companies, which have their head office in Dorset, run seven holiday Get Things Done parks, three golf courses, property Why are people unproductive? development company Hoburne No, not why are they lazy, that’s a Development and electrical different issue. Why are people that company Hoburne Electrical. would consider themselves hard- Tristan Webb, Managing Director working - even driven - operationally Telecoms firm, M12 Solutions Passionate of Aspire Insurance Services is ineffective? Why do their plans has welcomed Leslie Spiers to its delighted to welcome Eric Jackson stall? Why do they procrastinate, or Board of Directors. for mazes Editor: Gill Bevis as a new member of staff. indulge in self-sabotage or clutter? 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Wordcaster Public Relations WPR Business News The Secret of Success is not to be a Secret Adido is ‘best in class’ Free Business Expo Tel 01202 874079 • [email protected] coming to Bournemouth Twice as Nice A computer-generated image of a new academic building for BU Synergy Housing was joined by a familiar face recently when Martin Roberts, star New world-class facility for of BBC’s Homes Under the Bournemouth University Hammer, launched the A new £22m flagship academic building is set to further enhance the company’s new household growing reputation and performance of Bournemouth University (BU). goods re-use scheme in BU has been given the green light by planners at the Borough of Poole Weymouth. to develop the four-storey facility at Talbot Campus. The co-presenter of the Opening in 2016, the glass-fronted building will host academic and popular BBC programme support facilities, including seminar rooms, lecture theatres, break-out helped Synergy, which is part space and catering facilities. of the Aster Group, unveil Laura Cannings, Senior Creative Designer on the Olive et al website The project, in the heart of the campus, follows another development The Intrinity Business Expo is coming to Bournemouth to connect Twice as Nice, a furniture, project with Gary Seneviratne, Adido Director and Co-founder on site. Currently under construction is the £10.5m six-storey student people and provide development opportunities for local businesses. electrical goods and paint centre, also fronted with glass and due to open next year. Adido, the thriving Dorset-based digital marketing agency, has added Organisers have recently confirmed they are bringing their next event, re-use initiative. Martin cut Martin Roberts and Sarah Durrans, With the Bournemouth University International College building in Synergy Housing Regional Director, yet another award to its brimming trophy cabinet. The Intrinity Business Expo to the Bournemouth International Centre on the ribbon to officially declare Lansdowne, which is also under construction, BU is making significant prepare to declare the new store open. The team, who work with clients such as M&S, Orange and BHLive, has Thursday 19th June 2014. the new Twice as Nice shop at progress towards its aspirations set out in its vision and strategic plan, won a ‘Best in Class’ award for their work with fellow Dorset company Aiming to attract key decision makers from regional businesses 20-22 Albany Road, open for business. BU2018. These developments are key to the aspirations of the university, and food pioneers, Olives et al. alongside over 90 exhibitors showcasing their business, the one day Laura Kavanagh, Twice as Nice Area Manager, said, ‘The scheme is which contributes more than £1m to the local economy every day, The accolade presented by the Interactive Media Awards was given for event will create a great opening for showcasing products and services, open to anyone who lives in Dorset whether they’re looking to purchase creating world-class facilities for world-class performance. the modern and visually striking Olives et al website. expanding supply chains, increasing sales contacts and customer reach. high-quality second-hand furniture, electrical goods or paint at reduced Construction of the academic building itself is due to start in the Expo highlights also include a diverse range of exhibitors, a business prices, or donate their unwanted items.’ l www.olivesetal.co.uk summer and is set to be completed in 2016. breakfast and speed networking sessions. For more information call 01305 759557. Sam Dyer, Managing Director of Smallporate, the marketing company which runs Intrinity, said, ‘We run several successful business events across the UK and the new event in Bournemouth is set to be our biggest yet. As part of our event and to engage with the local business Contakt community, we have recently joined the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce and Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry Carpets & and hope local businesses will join us to benefit from the Intrinity Business Expo right on their doorstep in June.’ Blinds Access to the event is free. The business breakfast costs £15 inc VAT per person. l www.intrinity.co.uk All areas covered 01202 873366

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The Old Vicarage care home in Leigh, near Sherborne is Celebrating two decades of business Growth in retail sales celebrating a successful 30 years Launched 20 years ago, the Retail sales grew strongly in the year to April and are expected to of caring for elderly residents. Dorset Business Awards is widely grow at an even faster pace in May, according to the CBI’s latest regarded as THE event of its kind Wave 105 Cash for Kids has monthly Distributive Trades Survey. in the region and continues to go formed a partnership with AFC from strength to strength. Bournemouth’s Community Bringing together the who’s Sports Trust to work together NEW FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION who of the business community Killer bags threaten the environment on a series of fundraising events across the county, it rewards STARTS AT SWANWICK MARINA A shocking 10.6 billion single-use bags will be handed out at shops in throughout the year. achievements, innovation and England before the bag charge comes into force on 1st October 2015. Spectrum Property Care success across all industries. The average person in England uses 133 bags per year. In an effort Ltd has had its approach to To celebrate two decades of to offset the environmental impacts from this delay in implementing occupational safety and health recognising success stories, the the bag charge the Break The Bag Habit coalition are launching a new website to encourage supporters to pledge to stop using single-use recognised in an awards scheme award organisers, the Dorset 2013 Dorset Business Award winners run by the safety charity, the Chamber of Commerce and bags. Royal Society for the Prevention Industry, are making preparations Award sponsors confirmed for Business Award website sponsor. The website is supported by the internationally acclaimed of Accidents (RoSPA). Gold was towards the launch event which the 20th anniversary year are: From Monday 23rd June, the photographer Martin Brent with a bespoke series of stunning, yet achieved for the firm’s safety will kick-start the 2014 Daily Atlas Elektronik, Bournemouth awards website shocking images entitled “Killer Bags”. These images feature actual performance in 2013. Echo-backed Dorset Business University, the Dolphin Shopping www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk single-use plastic bags Martin was confronted with whilst diving. The Awards. Centre, the Dorset Chamber will be open for businesses of Break The Bag Habit coalition is also urging supermarkets to adopt the Councils in the south west of Past winners and sponsors of Commerce and Industry, every size operating in all industry charge as soon as possible. England have received more will descend on Parley Manor Hays Specialist Recruitment, J.P. sectors to put themselves forward l www.breakthebaghabit.org.uk than £46.7m of government on Wednesday 18th June to Morgan, Lester Aldridge, Liz Lean for recognition. Entry will close on funding to help repair local roads attend the event, sponsored PR, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Friday 12th September. damaged by severe weather. WYVERN CARGO EXPANDS IN POOLE by Tower Park-based Breeze Hospital, Princecroft Willis and Companies interested in finding L-r: Swanwick Marina’s Andy Osman with Graham Pettit. Dorset-based Langham Wine Volkswagen, which will highlight Santander. out more about the launch event Goadsby has, on behalf of Questmap Ltd, sold 2 Broom Road Business A £1.5m project to build new offices and workshops at Swanwick Marina Estate, has recently won the achievements of Dorset Business The Bournemouth Daily Echo, or award categories should Park, Poole which had a quoting price of £925,000 plus VAT. has been started by Fareham-based Amiri Construction. Working to highly acclaimed Judgement of Award holders and reveal this Dorset Echo and Wave 105 remain contact Shirley Ewart on Chris Wilson, Director Goadsby, commented, ‘Wyvern Cargo is modern designs by Reading-based architects Broadway Malyan, the Parsons Green IV with its 2010 year’s award categories. Guests on-board as media sponsors. RT 01202 714812. DW 2014 123 X 185 VERW 25/4/14 16:27 Page 1 delighted since the property is located close to its main headquarters boatyard buildings will be completed in September. 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The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has confirmed As part of Bournemouth’s it will be returning to the Bishop of Winchester Bournemouth International Academy’s £14.5m investment Centre for its 2014 and 2015 in teaching facilities, the new annual conference and 6th Form Centre is due to be completed for the first cohort exhibition. of sixth formers starting in The five-day conferences and September. exhibitions are expected to attract over 2000 delegates to Southampton Airport has Bournemouth. It is estimated launched a brand new website: each conference, which are to www.southamptonairport.com be held from 27th April–1st May Uniform Management The British Chamber of 2014, and then 25th April–30th Commerce Awards close for April 2015, will contribute an & Branded Products entries on 27th June 2014. estimated £3.2m in economic benefit into the local economy 01202 473311 l www.chamberawards.co.uk taylormadedesigns.co.uk through business tourism.

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The litter blighting England’s motorways costs at least £6m a Westover showrooms year to collect and could fill an prepare to open in Salisbury FAB FOUR Olympic-sized swimming pool Multi award-winning The Westover Group is opening four times over, latest figures Bournemouth boutique two new dealerships in Salisbury. from the Highways Agency show. Fab Frocks of Westbourne is Westover Kia and Westover expanding its special occasion Close Brothers Business ŜKODA will be based at Old collections with four new Barometer has revealed that Sarum Park, adjacent to the designer labels for spring almost a fifth of small and existing Westover Land Rover Karren Brady 2014. medium-sized businesses in the showroom. Building work is due The fab four is Ispirato from South West have suffered an for completion with the openings Nectar awards Italy, Renata and Daniella from online security breach in the last scheduled to take place in mid- Thousands of small businesses Spain and Dress Code from 12 months. May. London. ‘We’re eagerly awaiting the now have until 25th May 2014 to enter this year’s Nectar Business Logistics companies in opening of our new dealerships Small Business Awards. Dress Code is new and exclusive Hampshire and Dorset have in Salisbury,’ says Paul Dillon, s Karren Brady CBE, heads the to Fab Frocks of Westbourne. echoed the findings of the latest Westover Group Joint Managing Breaking up is hard to do… judging panel of these annual, UK Logistics Confidence Index Director. ‘It’s been a long process free to enter awards, alongside report, which shows a surge in but we’re going to be ready any Later this year we will know the results of the Scottish other leading business owners Mango Pie Media creates confidence amongst the sector day now. The internal fittings and independence referendum. If there is a yes vote then it could Gary Clark and Sean Otton - and leaders. during the second half of 2013, Westover Group Kia and Skoda vehicles are ready to be delivered the sound for promotions have wide ranging legal implications. Below we explore some compared to the previous six Brand Managers The successful entrants of the issues that might arise for companies if Scotland and we just need to finalise the ‘You can avert your eyes but you can’t turn off your ears’. Mango Pie will receive £2,000 cash and becomes independent. months. showroom teams, so we’re actively looking for new staff prepared to 50,000 Nectar points, as well Media is one of Dorset’s leading Audio Marketing agencies dealing John Williams Heating make a speedy start to their new career.’ solely in sound. as competing for the unique An independent Scotland would not automatically be a member Services, a family-run business The opening of the two new dealerships in Salisbury brings the total ‘If your business is lacking that marketing punch then we are “hear” opportunity to meet and receive of the EU and would need to negotiate membership. During the number of manufacturers represented by Westover in the cathedral city celebrating its tenth anniversary, tailored expert advice from to help (no pun intended)’, says Managing Director James Wallace. ‘We intervening period, it is questionable whether the EU customs to 10. Westover has operated successful Kia and ŜKODA showrooms in was named Business of the Year Karren Brady at the Nectar create radio adverts, jingles, on hold audio, and music for TV and film. All union and freedom of trade would apply. Anyone who is entering Dorset for five and 10 years respectively, so has plenty of experience at the Enterprising Wiltshire Business Round Table event – to are created from our in-house team of specialists. Having relationships a contract for goods to be delivered to or sourced from Scotland with both brands. Awards 2014. be held later in the year. with the local radio stations mean we know the market and how to ought to consider carefully the implications when negotiating such l www.westovergroup.co.uk l www.nectar.com/business-sba2014 reach your desired audience.’ a contract and be clear who pays any additional duties or charges Services start at a low cost and could be just what your business that arise from independence. needs. Call 01202 237799. FLEET BUSINESS SOLUTIONS There are implications for contracts, such as existing agency and New door man at Castlepoint distribution agreements where the definition of the territory is the UK. Where the constituent countries of the UK (namely England, Bournemouth’s Castlepoint MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) are not specifically Shopping Park has opened identified, a dispute could arise as to whether it was intended to AT LEXUS POOLE its doors to a new permanent include an independent Scotland or not. 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A HiLiteTM in print technology Celebrity Local businessman visits 50 years Epic Creative Print has announced Big Brother ‘Seed of Hope’ in Kenya of service its recent investment in ground- Enhanced’s Managing Ringwood-based Raymond Brown breaking technology that enables star opens Director Simon White Group threw a surprise celebration the company to offer a new print has recently returned on Thursday 17th April at its offices HiLite™ service. Through using this new offices from a trip to Kenya in Ringwood to honour Ron Isaac, innovative technology, Epic is able to Celebrity Big Brother winner Kelvin White and Ron Isaac where he visited the Chairman, as he reached his 50th produce print with impressive visual Jim Davidson helped country as part of an year of continuous service to the company. and tactile results. Epic can create a celebrate OneCom’s success initiative from the Boo This celebration, a complete surprise, was to acknowledge the variety of unique special effects in by officially launching the Charity. fundamental contribution which Ron Isaac has made to crafting the one pass, enhancing your print in a telecoms company’s new The Boo Charity is Raymond Brown Group. way that has never been possible before. offices. a charity established The commemorative day included a procession of 20 vehicles from the Epic’s Managing Partner Mark Downey says, ‘Our sense of touch is The comedian and former host of TV’s Big Break joined staff at the in the memory of Children at the ‘Seed of Hope’ centre in Raymond Brown fleet which drove slowly past the head office. a powerful means of communication and expression; it impacts our company’s headquarters in Hampshire to declare the revamped founder Russell Hicks’ Nyamache From modest beginnings, the Raymond Brown Group has grown perception and triggers emotional responses. Our print HiLite™ service building open. wife, Sarah, affectionately nicknamed ‘Boo’. Sarah sadly lost her battle steadily, now with an annual turnover of almost £90m, employing allows you to take advantage of this; by empowering you to engage an OneCom, which has rapidly expanded over the past year, took over the to cancer at the age of 36. During her last years she sought alternative over 400 staff in a variety of sectors, including construction, waste additional sense and leave a lasting impression. The creative potential is offices next to its existing base on the Solent Business Park, Whiteley in treatment in Kenya where she was touched by the compassion and love management and quarrying. endless. Epic Creative Print is the only printer on the south coast able to a move that doubled the size of its headquarters. shown to her. Boo’s lasting wish was to help African children and young Last year saw the Raymond Brown Group celebrate its diamond offer this pioneering service.’ The building, now called OneCom House, hosts OneCom’s adults who are disadvantaged through economic poverty. anniversary, marking 60 years of successful trading as an independent To find out how print HiLite™ can make your printed communications management and its customer services team of more than 70 staff. The Boo 20/20 challenge was set up by Poole-based Enhanced to business. stand out call the print HiLite™ team on 01305 266055 to arrange a celebrate 20 years in business. The challenge is to have 20 clients personal viewing of Epic’s ‘Look & Touch’ book. Aerospace sector drives strong helping the firm raise £20,000 by raising £1,000 each. l www.epicteam.co.uk CPRE Hampshire Countryside Awards 2014 As part of the Boo 20/20 challenge, Simon visited a number of growth for KDC The Campaign to Protect Rural England Hampshire branch has launched children’s homes, nurseries and schools including the Boo funded Bournemouth-based KDC Group has enjoyed a very successful start its annual Countryside Awards. New site acquired in Ringwood Nyamache ‘Seed of Hope’ centre. to 2014 with strong growth experienced in the Aerospace sector. This growing, vibrant awards scheme invites entries from projects that The UK’s largest private retirement housebuilder, Churchill Retirement He also meet with the founders of Vision Africa, Reverend and Mrs In particular the firm has won a number of projects, from original enhance the environment, such as recycling, conservation, access to the Living has acquired the site of the former council offices in Ringwood. Packard, and Rosebella, a former ‘Seed of Hope’ student who went on to equipment manufacturers and first-tier suppliers to the Airbus A350 countryside and incorporating green credentials into business. A planning application is currently being prepared for a new lodge of start up a clothing business in Nairobi. programme. l www.cprehampshire.org.uk one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for those of retirement age. KDC provides highly specialised engineering design and project To support this cause, visit www.boo-charity.org.uk management to high technology engineering companies, predominantly in the aerospace, defence and space industries. New investment in old Remploy factory The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), together with help Success for A-One from Borough of Poole’s A-One Insurance Group is delighted to announce the resounding Economic Development success of its staff. team, is supporting a One of the area’s largest brokerages invested in its future by series of new Social The Festival of Design & Innovation enrolling a select group of staff on an Advanced Apprenticeship Enterprise Schemes with In Providing Financial Services qualification, delivered by Matthew the announcement of a 20 – 23 June 10 – 4pm (closed on Sunday). Free entry Hines from Apex Consultants. five-year funding loan of Sarah Eades, Head of HR at A-One said, ‘We are delighted to This annual exhibition showcases our students’ creative skills, designs and £775,000 to BCHA. announce that the team passed and it has provided a great prototypes. opportunity for our staff to further enhance their extensive The former Alder L-r: Martin Hancock, BCHA; Hannah Allen, Hills factory is being Sequal Solutions and Gordon Page, Dorset LEP knowledge by keeping up with changes in the industry. This reaffirms Final year students from the Faculty of Science & Technology will be their commitment to enhanced Continuing Professional Development transformed into a hub of innovative Social Enterprise Schemes by exhibiting their design solutions to real problems, and will be available to (CPD) points for regulatory purposes.’ Sequal Solutions, BCHA’s social enterprise arm. discuss them in more detail. The prototypes and designs on display take A-One continues to strengthen its confidence that each division is Having lain empty since Remploy closed its doors in 2012, the managed by experts to allow them to sustain their enviable renewal renovation has now begun and completion is due in Autumn 2014. into consideration issues such as market need, function, engineering, rate for both personal and corporate clients, whilst delivering their The centre will create employment and learning opportunities. It sustainability, style and aesthetics. key customer focus of client business understanding. will encourage local people to get involved with a diverse variety of initiatives, from a training and skills academy, upcycling pre-loved For more information regarding any of the furniture and bicycles, to gaining catering qualifications at its onsite café products offered by the A-One Insurance using local home grown produce. To visit the exhibition register online at Group, please telephone on 0844 8807778 Dorset LEP is keen to support the social enterprise centre as it will https://fodi2014.eventbrite.co.uk or visit the website at www.aoig.co.uk provide excellent skills training for local people leading to an increase in job opportunities in a range of sectors across the county.

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CHERRIES SUPPORTERS WIN Headline acts announced for TICKETS TO POPULAR FESTIVAL Poole’s free folk festival BANK ON PARTY IN THE PARK The countdown to next month’s festival will boast a mammoth 10 Folk on the Quay is returning to For the first time Bournemouth 7s festival is in tents with music pumping from Poole with two days of top quality Red Arrows from the Purbeck Terrace in its 14 year full swing, and the Cherries have Friday night through to Sunday, live music and dance on 28th and history the eagerly been providing supporters with and the party atmosphere will be 29th June. 2014 Bournemouth Air Festival anticipated Party in an exclusive chance to be there. in full swing with the fancy dress Against the spectacular Enjoy the 2014 Bournemouth Air Festival in both style and comfort the Park is to take The popular festival is set to theme of lederhosen and zoo backdrop of Europe’s largest with first class hospitality and panoramic views across the bay from place over the Bank descend on Dorset on the bank party running throughout. natural harbour, Poole Tourism in the Bournemouth International Centre’s Purbeck Terrace and Lounge. Holiday weekend holiday weekend of the 23rd, The three day weekender also 24th and 25th May, and Cherries’ attracts sports people from across collaboration with local folk music Soak up the superb views of the 2014 Bournemouth Air Festival, enjoy on 23rd and 24th of supporters have been winning the country, and with over 350 promoters Paul and Catherine the air displays from an all weather viewing platform, with hospitality August. tickets by participating in a half- netball, rugby and dodgeball Burke will bring fantastic headline served at the Bournemouth International Centre from Thursday 28th Organised by time crossbar challenge at the last teams taking part in the past, this acts to three outdoor stages, August to Sunday 31 August 2014. JJPR & Events this four Championship home games. year the festival have introduced two ceilidh dances and over 20 This year, there are two different hospitality packages to choose from: once small family Bournemouth 7s is one of the hockey 7s to the line-up. teams of traditional folk dancers „„On the Thursday, Friday and Saturday, refreshing morning coffee and fête style experience used to take place in early September, but now the highlights in Dorset’s sporting Heathrow Express, Britain’s to Poole’s quayside during the croissants will be presented upon arrival, followed by a sumptuous dates have been changed to avoid clashing with the Bournemouth Air and music calendar, and with over leading airport train service, weekend. lunchtime buffet using locally sourced ingredients including a deli Festival. 20,000 people having previously has been confirmed as a Part of Poole’s Wave 105 bar, Mongolian-Style salad bar, a hot carvery, fresh salad bowls, chef’s This mini fest has become a staple part of the social calendar for locals Rory McLeod attended, this year is set to the major sponsor of the 2014 Summertime in the South events desserts and a refreshing cocktail. 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The Dorset Food and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery employment tribunals take effect Arts Festival will take place at the square in the heart of Poundbury on (CRAR) has implications for property New rules aimed at cutting the number of Saturday 2nd August, the weekend closest to the late Queen Mother’s owners who wish to seize goods to sell in Set sail in Poole employment tribunal cases are expected to birthday. order to make up the financial shortfall. Award winning Rockley Park, relaxation. Whether it is owners result in fewer claims, according to a Dorset This year’s event will celebrate local food and drink and artistic It replaces the ancient common law of a beautiful Poole resort which who enjoy their homes year on law firm. creativity in Dorset. distress, which allowed bailiffs to seize and provides luxury holidays and year or holidaymakers who return Since the introduction of tribunal fees sell goods to recover rent arrears without holiday home ownership every year, there is an abundance Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival and the opportunity to have ‘frank and off warning. overlooking Poole Harbour has of recreational activities available If you love seafood you will love Garry Lee the record’ discussions with employees, The legal changes came into effect engaged the services of JJPR and to all. Rockley Watersports is this spectacular event which the number of tribunal claims have fallen on 6th April and mean a more regulated method of enforcement, Events. based at Rockley Point alongside takes place on Weymouth’s by nearly four fifths. Latest statistics reveal said Garry Lee, a recovery and restructuring manager at the south Jane Jones of JJPR said, ‘Rockley Rockley Boatpark and provides a 17th century Old Harbour on that tribunal claims in the period October coast office of Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment Park plays an important role in range of services and activities to the 12th and 13th July this year. to December 2013 were 9,801, a decline of management group. Kate Brooks the community for the many the local community. In an average year over 79% on the same period in 2012. He said, ‘In the past bailiffs could appear on the doorstep of the visitors it brings to Poole, support In 2012, Rockley Park launched 50,000 seafood lovers come According to Dorset and New Forest law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors tenant, without warning, to remove goods. The goods could then for various community initiatives its training and development to enjoy the two day heady a further drop is likely with the introduction of more new rules. be sold and the proceeds offset against the outstanding amount. and the range of employment centre which lies at the heart of mix of delicious seafood and From April, employees wanting to bring a case of unfair dismissal But now there are clear legal procedures - for landlords to comply and training opportunities what makes Rockley Park special. champagne. With about 100 or discrimination have to first notify the Advisory, Conciliation and with to ensure they remain on the right side of the law as they chase provided. 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Although it’s unclear Sarah Simpson disputes. exactly when Google switched to The annual BCI Horizon Scan shows that three quarters (77%) of this more conversationally lead search criteria, they told the world about Keeping it social business leaders fear the possibility of an unplanned IT and telecoms it last September. Every business, large or small, has outage and 73% worry about the possibility of a cyber-attack or data Well known to enjoy a good game of ‘move the SEO goal posts’ social media accounts. The staple ones breach. Hummingbird is Google’s answer to a higher standard of user being Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. The report also identifies long-term trends, with 73% seeing the use experience, whilst forcing businesses to pay yet more attention to what of the internet for malicious attacks as a major threat that needs to be they are actually saying online. No more vaguely related twaddle; the It’s all very well having them, but you Queue-busting ticketing app closely monitored, with 63% feeling the same way about the influence Google Gods are demanding quality, regular, interesting and engaging need to use them on a daily basis for them to take effect on your business. First Capital Connect has launched its new queue-busting mobile of social media. content, written for users and not the search engines. ticketing app, allowing passengers to use their mobile phone or tablet This year’s top ten threats to business continuity are: Whilst for users this can only be a good thing, for business owners In order to gain a great social media as a ticket machine. reputation and enhance your SEO 1. Unplanned IT and telecom outages 6. Fire without a marketing team stashed in the back office, it can be a time Developed by Masabi, the leader in transport mobile ticketing, Emma Roberts consuming nightmare. Who’s going to write this content? 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The former editor of Sarah writes for businesses across the south coast and London and that you’re proactive and an industry changing climatic, social, political and economic situations are forcing King’s Lynn, but the technology will very shortly be rolled out so that Cotswold Style magazine, and has recently celebrated six years as a freelance online copywriter. expert, but it does wonders for your organisations to be nimble in adapting to novel threats, it is essential SEO. passengers can travel to and from these three stations at Ely, Royston, previously editor and contributor Specialising in Tone of Voice, Sarah maintains that businesses should to learn from others experience and best practice. Developing the Hitchin, Stevenage and Letchworth Garden City. to a number of national magazine sound as good as they look. 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Financial penalties imposed Lesley Walford Blue Stoat Valeting, the and the resultant limescale in hot water softening system will as a minefield or maze, or both.’ on employers who breach Changes to Tax and valeting concession at Breeze water and heating systems have improve the efficiency of boilers, She continues, ‘Many changes employment rights thresholds Volkswagen is no different, and a massive incremental increase remove all of the existing in legislation are proposed The Enterprise and Regulatory The Budget 2013 allowed for Fathers’ right to time off for recently instructed UKh2o, the in the amount of energy used by limescale, as well as prevent any - some fundamental, some Reform Act 2013 gives tribunals an increase in the income tax antenatal appointments Westbourne-based plumbing businesses. future scaling.’ straightforward, but others much the power to levy a financial personal allowance to £10,000. The Children and Families Act and water treatment specialist, to In fact for every millimetre When it comes to the more complex and therefore penalty against employers who The basic rate limit for income allows fathers to be and partners install an industrial water softener of limescale you can expect workplace, however you use L-r: Mike Lombard of UKh2o requiring specialist knowledge. I are in breach of employment tax increases to £41,865, and the of pregnant women, to take in its facility. approximately a 10% increase water, it’s important to know the would recommend that anyone rights where the breach has one national insurance contributions unpaid time off to attend two Clive Stoat, Owner, commented, in the amount of energy used, hard facts. Especially considering „„Replacement of linens, towels with an employment issue take or more aggravating features. If threshold increases from £109 per antenatal appointments with the ‘I have previous experience of from a 10.6% energy increase for that hard water costs public and other laundry proper advice.’ the tribunal makes an award of week to £111 per week. expectant mother. water softeners in the car wash one millimetre to a 29.4% energy and private sector organisations „„Higher heating and energy bills Here are some of the more compensation, the amount of the industry and have absolutely no increase for 3 millimetres. This millions each year in: All water softener applications significant changes, together with penalty will be 50% of the award, If you would like to discuss these changes, or any other doubt about the benefits they level of limescale will therefore „„Higher maintenance costs are different, which is why Mike a basic explanation. within specified limits. employment issues, you can arrange a confidential, no-obligation bring. We valet 30+ vehicles every be responsible for, more or less, a caused by clogged-up pipes, and his team at UKh2o will assess Early Conciliation Right to request flexible FREE half hour consultation with Lesley. day, with 8 members of staff 30% loss of heating efficiency. pumps, appliances every potential installation The Enterprise and Regulatory working extended to all You can contact her on 01202 739249 or e-mail operating 5½ days a week and Mike Lombard, of UKh2o states, „„Premature replacement of individually. This way you get a Reform Act 2013 now requires employees [email protected] the savings on detergents alone ‘Limescale is caused by latent equipment, appliances and tailor-made solution designed for potential claimants to lodge On 30th June 2014 the right to You can find out more about Consensus Employment Law by are considerable.’ He continued, deposits of lime and chalk (which machinery your business needs. details of their proposed request flexible working will be visiting www.consensusemploymentlaw.co.uk ‘However, even more significant are made up of the chemical are the savings on machine elements magnesium and If you would like to contact Mike at UKh2o for a no obligation maintenance which have been calcium), and because it builds up consultation, call 01202 653006, by e-mail [email protected] or reduced by at least 50%, as well as at approximately 1.5 millimetres to find out more you can visit www.ukh2o.com When to consider a the time saved as a consequence.’ per year, this is a problem that You can see customer testimonials at www.reviewcentre.com Figures show that hard water rapidly escalates. 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BRITONS LEFT WITH Palmers Brewery declare JUST £148 AFTER BILLS Oliver Letwin MP a Beer Champion EACH MONTH The average Briton is left with only £148 spending money each month after essential bills and expenses, according to a new index launched by ISA provider Scottish Friendly.* The new index reveals that despite taking home an average monthly Poole New Forest salary of £2,171 after tax, less than a tenth remains after living expenses Towngate House The George Business Centre like mortgage payments or rent and utilities are taken into account.** Despite this, paying down debt and building a savings pot remains a 2-8 Parkstone Road Christchurch Road priority for many, with over half of people (54%) still managing to save Poole BH15 2PW New Milton BH25 6QJ or invest each month. On average, people put aside £72 each month, although nearly half (47%) of those who save, manage to put aside £100 01202 663600 01425 610166 or more. Part of this may be in anticipation of the worst, with around a quarter L-r: Palmers’ Sales and Marketing Director Cleeves Palmer; MP Oliver www.princecroftwillis.co.uk of people (25%) believing that their financial situation is likely to Letwin; Head Brewer Darren Batten, and Tenanted Trade Director Jayson worsening over the next three months. Indeed, of those people who are Perfect. saving, over half (56%) do not have a specific reason for doing so. West Dorset MP and cabinet minister Oliver Letwin has been hailed as Neil Lovatt, Product Director at Scottish Friendly, comments, ‘There a ‘Beer Champion’ by Palmers Brewery in Bridport for helping to reduce has been a transformation in the British mindset when it comes to the tax paid on beer. managing finances. In the recent past, household budgets were very Palmers acclaimed Dr Letwin for his support of beer drinkers, pubs and much driven by borrowing. However, the emphasis now seems to have brewers and invited him for a pint at their newly refurbished George gone full circle and we have returned to a post war emphasis on saving Hotel in Bridport. and paying down debt, despite many having to deal with a very tight The government has cut the duty paid on beer by a penny a pint for budget. two years in a row. It has also scrapped the Beer Duty Escalator, which ‘The index has revealed that one in three people think that saving automatically increased beer duty by 2% above inflation every year into an ISA or savings account each month is an essential part of the between 2008 and 2012. monthly budget, while over half of the UK believes that it is vital to pay Dr Letwin said, ‘I’m glad that we’ve been able to do something for the into a pension. ‘The emphasis on pensions is misguided in my view and more can pubs of West Dorset, which are an important part of the social life of the and should be done to encourage better understanding of the options place.’ great minds think differently available to savers. When you are only putting small amounts of money In honouring Oliver Letwin as a ‘Beer Champion’, Palmers was acting aside each month, it is even more important that you make it work in association with the British Beer & Pub Association, the Campaign for harder for you. Real Ale and the Society of Independent Brewers. He was one of 100 ‘This is particularly true for the younger generation where over a third ‘Beer Champion’ MPs who supported the reduction in beer duty. of 18-24 year olds believe that saving for retirement is a necessity. This is fantastic news as it shows how the younger generation is taking a long-term view of their finances. However, at the same time, around two thirds do not realise that they are entitled to two ISAs each year – UK Finance Director of the Year an investment ISA as well as a cash ISA. When we are dealing with the Yvonne Sherry, Group Finance most accessible and flexible form of tax efficient saving, this lack of Director from the Bournemouth- knowledge is concerning.’ based Ceuta Healthcare Group, * Research conducted by OnePoll. 2000 adults in the UK were surveyed between the 3rd won the prestigious award ‘UK and 5th March, 2014. Finance Director of the Year - Large ** Average monthly post-tax income used the average annual pre-tax income (as Business’, at the recent Business identified from the OnePoll research) and calculated using www.thesalarycalculator.co.uk Finance Awards held in London. This award is for professional excellence in financial Tax specialist management for Financial Directors BDO’s Southampton office has promoted from any field of industry and James Tetley to Tax Director, as part of its commerce where the organisation continued investment in people and growth has a turnover between £16m and of the tax practice in Southampton. In the £250m. Financial Directors from the past two years, he has successfully helped public sector, non-governmental clients across a diverse range of sectors to public services, charities and other make claims in excess of £100m for R&D tax not-for-profit organisations were relief, to support their continued investment eligible. Yvonne Sherry in UK-based research and development.

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Small businesses to be hit hard by auto-enrolment ‘Not all about the money,’ warns south west accountants say businesses South west–based members Auto-enrolment began private provider or using the YouGov research commissioned by on-demand sales in October 2012, for large government’s own provision. of the UK200Group of employers, with small and Nick said, ‘The government compensation and performance management provider Xactly, independent chartered medium-sized employers scheme called the National has revealed that non-financial rewards are proving increasingly accountants and lawyers have following over the next six years. Employment Savings Trust, or popular tools with businesses in Britain across a range of sectors. In the first instance, employers NEST, which has been designed warned of the financial impact will have to make a minimum for auto-enrolment, could be the The survey of over 600 senior business decision makers, found 58% of pensions auto-enrolment contribution of 1%, rising to 3% most cost effective solution for of businesses offer non-financial rewards, varying from gift vouchers on small and medium-sized by 2018. The date by which small small businesses as it has no set- (20%), time-off (19%), special days out (18%) and paid-for holidays firms need to comply with the up charges and boasts low costs (13%). Of these, 75% said these rewards have had a positive impact on THE TAX EXPERTS COME TO TOWN businesses. the culture of their company. However, the most commonly used non- legislation depends on how many for members. Organised by the Poole office of international accountants and business financial reward was simply offering recognition of achievements, used The warning comes after staff the company employs, as ‘Employers do not have to advisory firm, Mazars, ‘Let’s Talk Tax’ Business Briefing will visit both by 34% of respondents. a report from the Centre for well as on PAYE numbers, but it pay anything other than their Bournemouth and Southampton on Thursday 22nd May. Economic Business Research Nick Willis In fact, over time money proves to be less of a motivator as we age, ranges from early 2014 to 2017. contributions when using NEST. This one-off roadshow begins in the morning for Dorset businesses at recently revealed that the average with nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents stating that they think sales Nick Willis, President of the is required of them including Instead, charges are levied AFC Bournemouth with breakfast and then is repeated for Hampshire small business will be hit with a team members aged 48 years and over prefer non-financial rewards UK200Group, said that businesses who will they need to offer on individual members, at an businesses at The Hilton Hotel in Chilworth, with lunch. bill of £8,900 to comply with the annual rate of 0.3% of the total compared to just 8% of those aged 20-35. can mitigate the cost of auto- auto-enrolment to, when is their Contact Sandra Waring at Mazars on 01202 680777. legislation requiring all employers enrolment by planning early. staging date and crucially how value of the member’s fund, and to automatically enrol all eligible He said, ‘Our message to small much will they have to contribute. at 1.8% on each new member workers into a workplace pension businesses is clear – plan early to Having this knowledge in place is contribution.’ New Forest funding and make a contribution to it. For avoid massive late transition costs crucial to planning ahead.’ Budgeting ahead is also crucial, larger employers with between and staff upheaval. The UK200Group say small as firms will initially be paying an Projects that promote sustainability in the New Forest are set for a boost from a new fund 250 and 500 staff, set up costs ‘Businesses need to acquaint businesses have a choice extra 1% to their employees on offering grants of up to £50,000. jump to more than £19,000. themselves with what exactly of enrolling staff onto a top of their salary. The Sustainable Communities Fund combines several existing grants schemes to provide a one-stop shop for projects that promote sustainable living and working within the National Park, with grants available for up to 75% of a project’s cost. NEW CLIMATE OF GROWTH FOR BRITISH BUSINESSES l www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/grants 2014 will mark a turning point figure has also been revised ‘Ambitious British businesses where they need it right across for ambitious businesses in significantly upwards in recent are saying they are going to the UK, with £600m allocated for months, marking increased invest this year and get on with south west SMEs. the south west of England, confidence in the recovery. In growing. We want to support Amanda Murphy said, ‘Business as they look to capitalise on March 2013, forecasts for fixed their ambitions by significantly growth will come from all of our Award Winning NEW investment stood at just 4.7% for increasing our net lending regions and by breaking down WEBSITE the UK economic recovery Business and NOW ONLINE to invest in growth, so finds 2014. to businesses this year. We funds to a very local level we Tax Advisers This analysis is supported both are helping more than 6,100 are confident we can help make HSBC’s new ‘Business of by HSBC’s own experience, where businesses start up every month, a real difference. We have put Growth’ report. new term lending is up 16% year and want to support our hard the funds into the hands of our The report highlights the on year and the overall value of working SME business owners on local relationship managers to constant upwards revision of lending that is being approved their drive for growth.’ empower them to identify and Passionate about GDP growth over the last 12 is even higher, at 37% over the In response to this shift, HSBC work with ambitious companies months, the UK economy’s same period**. is making almost £6bn of new in their area.’ being different outperformance of the HSBC says that a significant lending available across its * Fixed investments include both Eurozone and a rise of business amount of the lending it is regional network, individually business and government investment Inspire is an accountancy firm with a difference. spending. In 2013, real-terms business confidence as providing the providing its small to medium- allocated to all of its 52 local Our approach is fresh and innovative, and is investment was 57% of total GFCF. centred on the needs of our clients. perfect conditions for growth. It sized enterprise (SME) customers business centres to help get ** This is for the 2 months to February has identified Britain’s business is clearly earmarked to support finance directly to businesses 2014. We focus on providing strategic advice to owner growth potential for 2014 growth. It points to a number managed businesses and the entrepreneurs who of strategies that businesses are run them. 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Financial planner Employment Allowance boost for Survey shows 86% of SME manufacturers intend to 117,000 SW businesses Expert advice: Princecroft Willis (left to right) Heather Williams, Corporate invest in R&D this year Tax Director; Lisa Whitbread, Corporate Tax Team Manager; Rachel Addiss, The new Employment Allowance came into force on 6th April Assistant Tax Manager and Kulsum Deader, Tax Senior. where employers can reduce the amount of National Insurance The latest annual SME contributions (NICs) they pay for their employees by up to £2,000, Manufacturing Survey from MHA, Local companies reap the which will help 117,000 businesses in the south west. the UK-wide group of accountancy Employers won’t have to pay any employer National Insurance and business advisory firms, paints rewards of expert tax advice contributions at all if they usually pay less than £2,000 a year. a picture among manufacturers of Does your company sell products that contain elements that are - or Up to 1.25 million businesses and charities will benefit from growing optimism, supported by could be - patented? Employment Allowance and around 450,000 businesses and continuing investment in R&D and Did you know that some of the profits from that income could be charities nationally won’t have to pay any employer National capital expenditure and an increase taxed at just 10%? Insurance contributions at all. in recruitment, including a 13% Patent Box has been described as the most generous tax incentive ever rise in the numbers due to take on introduced into the corporate tax arena. It came into force last year Around one third of all employers (450,000) will be taken out of apprentices. and allows eligible companies to pay a lower rate of corporation tax on paying employer NICs altogether. Interestingly, of those who applied for the R&D Tax Credit Scheme in profits arising from patents. By 2017 the tax rate for such profits will be Over 90% of the benefit of this allowance goes to small the last 12 months, no respondents reported an unsuccessful outcome as low as 10%. businesses with fewer than 50 employees. to their claim. That said, around 20% of manufacturers are still unaware Companies qualifying for the Patent Box are also likely to be Businesses will be able to employ four adults or ten 18-20 year- of the workings and benefits of the R&D Tax Credit scheme which itself undertaking research and development (R&D) and qualifying for R&D olds full-time on the current National Minimum Wage without has improved following the budget. tax relief. The Patent Box legislation has been designed to complement Nick Davies with Dave Robinson paying any employer NICs at all. this relief. Together, the Patent Box scheme and/or R&D tax relief could South west financial planners, Albert Goodman, has welcomed Nearly all employers that pay Class 1 National Insurance Wind in sails with R&D tax relief save your business tens of thousands of pounds. specialist Chartered Financial Planner, Nick Davies, to the firm. contributions on their employees’ and directors’ earnings will be eligible including: So what’s the next step? Nick joins one of Albert Goodman’s fastest growing teams, which Chartered accountants and business advisers Princecroft Willis (PcW) „„ advises clients in later life and their representatives and compensation businesses offer a real alternative for entrepreneurial businesses. claimants and their legal advisers. He will work closely with solicitors „„charities Locally based in Dorset and Hampshire, independent and with strong across the south west region to deliver holistic financial planning „„community amateur sports clubs community roots, PcW will come to you to: services to clients who require this specialist advice. „„Determine if income arising from a patent can be taxed at the lower rate „„Identify whether there is an idea that can be patented together with a patent attorney „„Discuss any potential R&D projects that could qualify for tax relief Outsourced Financial Management „„Assist with claim processes from start to finish with as much could your business be better if you were able to: involvement as required. R&D tax relief and Patent Box can apply to a surprisingly wide range of businesses from manufacturing and engineering through to food and L-r: Paul Duckworth with Steve Norbury, Managing Director of Seldén beverage, biotechnological and pharmaceutical and IT and software Masts at its manufacturing facility in Gosport. Get key information quicker development. Companies making a successful claim can either reduce A maritime mast company in Hampshire has successfully claimed tens of their corporation tax bill or, in some circumstances, receive a cash Only pay for the expertise you needed thousands of pounds in research and development tax relief following payment from HM Revenue & Customs. professional advice. PcW has an impressive track record in Have a flexible finance team The south coast office of Smith & Williamson, the accountancy claiming tax relief for R&D activities for its and investment management group, flagged up that Seldén Masts clients. It’s one of the reasons why the firm was eligible for the rebate because the firm is developing new is a finalist in this year’s Taxation Awards. Have more time to make better manufacturing processes. The results will be announced on 22nd May. informed decisions Seldén Masts is part of the Seldén Group, a world leader in the In the case of BOFA International, the Poole-based world leader in manufacture of masts, spars and rigging systems in carbon and fume extraction technology, a total of £350,000 worth of reliefs were aluminium for dinghies, keelboats and yachts. identified. David Cornell, Chairman, said PcW’s advice and assistance Reduce your business’ risk Paul Duckworth, a Tax Partner for Smith & Williamson in Southampton, had been ‘invaluable’. He added, ‘There are a wide range of incentives said, ‘Seldén Masts is among a number of maritime companies involved out there but you need expert advice to find them. PcW provide the We would be happy to provide a in challenging technological developments in the marine industry, advice through to the final R&D report which helps keep things simple.’ comprehensive review of your current finance using and improving new materials. This work qualifies the company for Another Poole-based success story, DP Seals, a leading global supplier function, why not call us on 01202 875900 the enhanced R&D tax relief supported by the government.’ of high precision custom seals, gaskets and mouldings, is also full of In this particular example, Seldén Masts, which employs 50 people praise for PcW. Andrew Piper, Technical Director, said, ‘Getting 225% at its Gosport site, saved tens of thousands of pounds, which is being relief for the expenditure we make really saves us money and has reinvested in manufacturing. allowed us to invest further in technology. It’s the financial benefit that Paul added, ‘To avoid capsizing in unfriendly waters, any eligible has helped the most.’ company must engage with technical specialists to keep their claim To discuss Patent Box and/or R&D claims, please contact Lisa afloat, and ensure they can capture all the costs that are eligible because Whitbread, PcW’s Corporate Tax Team Manager, on 01202 663669 or the scheme changes frequently.’ e-mail [email protected]

24 Visit www.bizmag.co.uk May/June 2014 2014 May/June Visit www.bizmag.co.uk 25 recruitment resolved ... It’s time to think HARD about your recruitment... South west employers face talent exodus as ‘With an improving economy rewarding or enjoyable work.’ economy improves we are likely to see people begin Robin added, ‘Our Business Almost half (47%) of small are coming under pressure to to change jobs in much greater Barometer shows that 49% of Wish your 2014 recruitment and medium sized businesses raise wages. volume than we’ve seen in some SMEs polled in the south west In addition, 43% of respondents years. Employees that have been plan to raise salaries this year, in the south west are worried admitted that they now feel the content to ride out the recession which could arguably be in menu looked like this? about staff leaving their need to incentivise staff to stay within one organisation may response to their fears about staff organisation now that the with them. start to look around for more leaving. economy has started to Regional Director for Close Starters Brothers Invoice Finance in the improve, according to a recent south west, Robin Goddard, said, Women in Business Improved hiring processes ‘Economic growth will create a survey. 83% of Westcountry business women say that work-life balance is higher level of competition for The Close Brothers Business their biggest priority, while less than a quarter (22%) believe that Reduced recruitment spend talent, which will understandably Barometer, a poll of SME owners a ‘glass ceiling’ is impeding their career or business success. These see firms change their focus from Reduced time to hire and senior management across are among the top-line findings of more than 500 respondents to a reducing costs and maximising a range of sectors in the UK, also survey for ‘Women in Business’, arranged by Bishop Fleming. efficiencies to staff engagement revealed that 67% of local firms and retention. Main Courses Permanent salaries start to rise Increased quality of candidates in a more confident employment market Improved candidate engagement Pay for permanent staff rose in the last quarter of 2013 at the results regarding permanent Employers haven’t caught up quickest rate since July 2007 according to a recent survey by the salaries is good news all round. yet. They still think they can Reduction in staff turnover It’s obviously good news for get a great candidate cheap. Increased brand awareness Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. candidates, many of whom have Counter-offers are a reality, Unemployment fell by 63,000 had to put up with no or little especially when it comes to top to 2.33 million in the last quarter salary increase since 2008, but it’s performers. Since exceptional of 2013. In January 2014 the also good news for the general candidates are frequently Desserts unemployment rate stood at employment market as it shows, recruited from other companies, 6.9%. This is down from 7.2% in yet again, that confidence is prospective employers should Improved account management December 2013 and is the lowest returning to the employment be prepared to offer a salary and it has been since February 2009. marketplace. benefits package that the current No need to sign PSL agreements Over a third of companies (38.3%) ‘As I wrote in this magazine in employer is not likely to beat.’ reported having fewer candidates March, candidates are becoming Helen adds, ‘We have certainly Long-term partnership approach to choose from for permanent much savvier regarding the seen an increase in vacancies roles in March 2014 compared to types of roles they go for and from clients across the Dorset and the previous month. with an ever increasing number New Forest area which is great Another report shows that of vacancies, they have a choice. news and is very encouraging for half of employers say they are This means that if the pay or the wider economy.’ Helen Stacey concerned with the growing skills benefits package is better with Contact us today to make it happen! The national increase of salaries gap in Britain and more than one employer than another, it in the last three months of last a quarter of employers (28%) helps to make their decision, 01202 652107 / 07720 968634 [email protected] year stood at 1.4%. This is the say they currently have open although pay isn’t always the largest increase since January positions that they cannot find motivator for some candidates.’ 2013. Over a quarter (29%) of qualified candidates to fill. However, Helen warns, ‘Top companies reported offering Helen Stacey, owner of Aspire candidates are interviewing Aspire Jobs can be contacted higher permanent salaries in Jobs, the recruitment agency with multiple companies and on 07974 429217, March 2014 compared to the specialising in permanent jobs have multiple offers to consider. www.aspirejobs.co.uk or previous month. This is up from across Dorset and Hampshire Good candidates are becoming [email protected] 25.5% in February. comments, ‘The latest survey more difficult and demanding.

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NATIONWIDE APPRENTICESHIP Small firms ss SCHEME LAUNCH responsible for four in five jobs Going from created in the past strength to three years ss strength Commenting on a new IPPR report, recruitment which finds 84% of jobs created between the beginning of 2010 and 2013 were in small or medium sized businesses, Neil Eames, Development Manager for the FSB ss Wessex Region, said: ‘We hear a lot about how small recruitments businesses are the engine of the DD N’TN’T GETGET LEFTLEFT Tracey Wood and Frances Miles economy and this research confirms celebrate a great end to the financial this. Micro and small businesses year for Jobshop UK. L-r: Autum Chamberlain, HR Director Susan Reeves and Nick Magee. have by far and away been the The close of the financial year Bournemouth-based insurance specialists Alan & Thomas Insurance biggest job creators since the has ended on a high for Jobshop Group played a key part in the recent launch of an industry-wide recession. Because of their innate UK which has seen an impressive campaign within the insurance sector to help brokers find staff flexibility, they also lead the way in increase in business over the ONON THETHE BENCHBENCH providing a route back into work last 12 months across both through a new apprenticeship scheme. for the unemployed, with 9 in 10 the temporary and permanent The idea was originally devised by Alan & Thomas HR Director unemployed people either finding THE TIME IS NOW TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE… divisions of the Company. Susan Reeves and was adopted and launched by Brokerbility – a work in a small firm or starting their The Jobshop UK team has also network of 37 UK brokers of which Alan & Thomas represents the own firm. This report also shows TALK TO SOS RECRUITMENT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEPS expanded with the appointment south/south west region. The 18-month scheme will give school the world of work is changing with of two new full time consultants. leavers a genuine alternative to university and recruitment will begin self-employment, part-time and Sharon Cummings now heads with immediate effect. It will lead to a recognised qualification up the temporary division which from the Chartered Insurance Institute and will offer apprentices temporary work growing since the has seen a three-fold increase in mentoring and coaching, as well as networking opportunities and recession. This not only highlights business this past year, and Mike hands-on work experience in a broking environment. the flexibility and dynamism of the Underwood who was brought Students will be able to apply for the positions via a dedicated private sector, but the pressures in on the permanent division website, which will require them to upload their CV and complete facing employers when it comes to alongside Kelyn Goater. psychometric and verbal reasoning tests. Brokerbility will then help hiring and retaining staff.’ Jobshop UK Director, Frances its member brokers choose suitable candidates for interview and will Miles, commented, ‘We are support them with face-to-face interview questions, as well as help UK workers pleased to announce that the with mentoring to understand what motivates their new recruits, to spend 43 million financial year 2013/14 has been minimise programme drop outs. Jobshop’s most successful yet. Alan & Thomas already has two apprentices, Nick Magee and Autum hours commuting At Jobshop and Engage, we Chamberlain, both local students who chose not to pursue further are incredibly excited about each day education but gain valuable work experience whilst also studying the coming year and all it will A recent survey by memory and for a business qualification. They will be joined by a further two bring, and look forward to storage experts Crucial.com has apprentices over the coming months. expanding our team further shown that 17.8 million* hours of with the appointment of another commuting time could be saved consultant in June – a move each day, if people were able to necessary to keep up with the Construction revival fuels jobs work from home. huge increase in business and The private housing and private commercial sectors are driving And 70% of workers surveyed said keep Jobshop UK flowing as a construction industry revival in the south west, although skills that they would be much more likely smoothly and professionally as shortages threaten the pace of recovery, according to the latest to work for a company that offered our clients and candidates have RICS Construction Market Survey for Q1 2014. come to expect from us.’ the option of home working. CALL: 01202 292888 40% of respondents in the south west believing there are 64% of people said it was easier Jobshop UK, 1 The Triangle, insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors currently available to to focus when working from home, CLICK: www.sosrecruitment.co.uk Bournemouth BH2 5RY meet rising supply demands for these skilled workers. with loud colleagues and slow Tel: 01202 674488 COME IN: 181 - 183 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JU Despite this, the continuing recovery in output in the sector running computers cited as main www.jobshopuk.com across the UK will see further job gains with respondents annoyances. EMAIL US: [email protected] forecasting a 3% year on year growth in the employment footprint *Calculated using estimated number – an additional 62,000 new employees being recruited into the of office workers (11,852,000) via Office for National Statistics UK employment construction industry. breakdown table EMP04 at www.ons.gov. 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The recession’s over More Chinese Work starts on £2.3m science block when the cranes go up! visitors to It’s great to have a plan and it’s come to Dorset great when all the ingredients and Hampshire Illustration of Vantage Way come together, whether it’s Reach Into China, a Rare opportunity to buy prime baking a cake, a marriage or consultancy which helps its turning a cluster of sterile open Catharine Che employment site in Poole clients market to incoming surface car parks into high payment facilities and creating Goadsby has been instructed to market 2.83 acres net at Vantage Chinese tourists, is helping Way in Poole. The site has detailed planning consent for 43 industrial/ rise work/living developments and implementing social media visitor attractions in Dorset strategies within China. warehouse units and is the last site to be developed within the 26 acre bringing new life to town superb Fulcrum Business Park. and Hampshire benefit Catharine Che who advises centres. Reach Into China on Chinese Plots are available from 0.63 acres upwards and the quoting prices Nigel Hedges from the new wave of high reflect £700,000-£715,000 plus VAT per acre. That vital bridge will bring new cultural values and customer behaviour, says, ‘The Chinese For further information contact Chris Wilson on 01202 55011. visitors, that new road will speed make better use of the 93m miles spending visitors from China. Students and lecturers at Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester business to your office, and more between our planet and that The UK is likely to see a are proud of their long history, joined employees from Kier for a ground-breaking ceremony to mark residents in the heart of a town bright yellow thing that appears significant increase in high culture and current position as the start of construction work. Building work the predominant world economic or city will bring a new local civic in the sky from time to time... spending Chinese tourists as a Work has started on a new £2.3m science block for a Dorchester A contracts manager with over 30 power. They are now encouraged pride and captive audience for In our history, town centres result of VisitBritain’s ‘GREAT China college, thanks to public sector construction procurement specialists years’ experience in the industry to go abroad to demonstrate their shops, bars, restaurants and source have been reshaped by extreme Welcome’ campaign. In 2013 Scape and contractor Kier. has been recruited to help wealth and influence. But they accessible staff who are never late prejudice or mistaken brutalist there were over 200,000 Chinese The project will see the construction of a new Animal Sciences Fareham-based Amiri Construction quickly become disappointed for work – like fireman who live structures that failed in purpose, visitors - VisitBritain believes this Centre at Kingston Maurward College to further boost its teaching and to complete over £22m worth of if information isn’t available in ‘above the shop’. delivery and aesthetics. figure will reach 650,000 by 2020, learning facilities. projects confirmed for 2014. Mandarin, if Mandarin-speaking After five tough years of financial Somehow, the Romans used spending an annual £1.1bn. The scheme will deliver five classrooms, an ICT suite, areas for dog Trevor Horsham joins the team staff are not on hand to assist uncertainty, those who snooze, concrete to lasting advantage Reach Into China’s Director grooming, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, together with of 28 following a variety of roles them and if their specific lose. but sadly the concrete of the Paul Hensby says this presents a specialist aquatic teaching area. Additional staff rooms, offices and in contracts management with requirements are not understood. A ‘plan’ is essential and swinging sixties saw the swinging a big opportunity to the area’s welfare facilities will also be provided in the new block. building firms across southern ‘Businesses wanting to sell to L-r: Amiri’s Director Kevin Lendon whomsoever wasted those five wrecking balls of the eighties. hospitality companies, but only The project is being delivered through Scape’s procurement route England.Carters Business Mag 90x123_Layout 1 20/03/2014 14:47 Page 1 the Chinese should also accept with Trevor Horsham years waiting for the glass to be Whether it’s steel and glass, if they know how to attract the which saves its clients time and money as they do not need to go UnionPay card at point of sale. half-full again are already too late. shiny green bricks in a whirl of Chinese. through a lengthy and costly tender process as this has already been Every Chinese visitor will have a Shaping our environment to design, flats for future academics ‘Dorset and Hampshire, with done on their behalf. On average, clients save £140,000 for every £1m UnionPay card. The Chinese love facilitate our future needs is a and, yes, even reconfigured car its lovely countryside, varied of services procured. FOR SALE/TO LET pre-requisite of those who sit on parks of cunning honeycomb coastline, magnificent country shopping, and the typical Chinese Work on the project is being carried out by Scape framework partner, Two Prominent Office Buildings planning boards but it is also their or subterranean construction, houses, beautiful gardens, visitor to the UK spends more Kier. The project is due to be completed in late October, 2014. with spectacular waterside views. responsibility to create the right building is all about looking up! country restaurants, cultural than three times the average of TO BE BUILT environment to attract investment Nigel P. Hedges, attractions, picturesque villages other visitors. So if you want to increase your sales by attracting Carter’s Place & Quayside House which sees our skyline changing; the small voice in Business and historic towns, will appeal £3.8m contract Carter’s Quay, Port Link Road, Poole BH15 4AR to the Chinese visitors. However, Chinese visitors, you should Dorset Chartered Builders, Greendale Carter’s Q U A Y these attractions have to market provide Chinese-friendly services Construction Ltd, has started work whether you run a country pub or

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place on 20th-27th September. company can help.’ I online presence, staff training, the main packaging hall including the C G l www.ukti.gov.uk l www.reachintochina.com Carter’s Place 6 floors above basement level parking. access to UnionPay point of sale Rob Hooker and Scott Sykes construction of a new bottling plant; from Greendale, at the Hall new build extension to the tank farm; 1,060 - 8,520 sq m (11,410 - 91,709 sq ft) and Woodhouse tanking alterations to the warehouse and a new farm, Blandford SPECIAL FEATURES weather canopy to the loading area. Grade A Specification The contract is to be undertaken whilst in the middle of a ‘live operation’ Up to 91 underground THEBUSINESS JULY / AUGUST - copy by 9th June car spaces THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR DORSET, WEST HANTS AND SALISBURY with over 200 team members and tenants carrying on business as usual The Agency (Marketing & PR) • Boating Business • Rural Focus in and around the site. Call 01425 471500 or e-mail [email protected] Office Spot (Storage / Furniture & Office Design) • Bournemouth All enquiries through the sole agent: The new brewery premises and bottling plant are situated adjacent Visit the website www.bizmag.co.uk James Edwards SEPTEMBER - copy by 8th August to the original buildings in Blandford St Mary, which have been a part [email protected] for news, business clubs, events and free business directory I T Experts • Tourism Update • Award Winning Work of the town for 115 years. The Hall & Woodhouse brewery is the largest Bill Parker The Business (Dorset) Ltd, 9 Gainsborough Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2HY Manufacturing & Engineering • Wimborne & Ferndown employer in the town and one of largest private companies in the [email protected] south-west of England.

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Business Team adventure Road test: Suzuki SX4 S-Cross By Tim Saunders Yellows invest for Bridport Following the move to new offices at The Springfield £1.4m in new Country Hotel in Wareham, Cumulus Outdoors is First impressions windscreen wipers and washers make driving in offering the opportunity for businesses to take matter. In business these challenging conditions enjoyable rather than luxury buses advantage of the meeting and conference facilities at it is that care a chore. the hotel while including a team adventure activity and attention to My two girls in the back quickly fall asleep the same day for a simple all-inclusive cost per person. appearance, dress and and my wife Caroline finds her heated front seat Team adventure activities can include urban general conduct that comfortable. ‘I like the lemon fragrance to the orienteering, raft building, climbing and abseiling, makes a lasting impression. windscreen wash,’ she says, adding that sometimes coasteering, kayaking and a High Ropes Course. The same can be applied to vehicles and that’s it can be very overpowering requiring the windows Prices start from £69 + VAT per person. Local wildlife charity presents where Suzuki scores highly. From that first moment to be wound down. l www.cumulusoutdoors.com of opening the door and sitting in the driver’s seat I The large glass panoramic roof makes the cabin ground-breaking research in feel at home in the SX4 S-Cross. Bear in mind that I feel light and airy and on just one of the days of Operation Elliot receives orangutan conservation drive a lot of cars and yet Suzukis always stands out the test the sun actually appears bringing the glass donation from business club The plight of endangered orangutans will be because they are all comfortable. roof really into its own. I like the fact that the front highlighted at an event this summer at The Balmer I test the Suzuki during the worst weather for part also has a tilting sunroof function. For me Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. Susan Sheward MBE, 100 years. At one point over 100,000 homes are the driver’s seat could offer a little more lumbar Chairwoman and Founder of Orangutan Appeal UK, without power and some unfortunate residents support but the black leather seats are hardwearing Yellow Buses’ staff welcome the new Small business owners from fleet of 11 StreetLite Max buses. will address guests on Wednesday 11th June to help in Somerset have been without power since and easy to clean, which is ideal when my two genres as diverse as garden Yellow Buses has taken delivery of a raise awareness of the endangered ‘People of the Christmas. Flooding is encountered on almost daughters are involved. design to financial services further 11 StreetLite Max low-floor Forest’ and speak about the charity’s vital work that is every route but my Japanese friend with its raised Externally it’s a good looking vehicle with quite are being invited to a single-deckers at a cost of £1.4m. helping to save the species. ride height is ideal in such situations. High winds a striking front thanks to its bumper as you can growing networking group. The 11.5 metre luxury buses, As well as hearing from Sue, who has dedicated and water logged roads ensure that it is nigh on see in the video at testdrives.biz. The black alloys Meeting each fortnight on which boast leather seats and 14 years to the cause, the charity’s primatologist, impossible to exceed 60mph. Those gusting high are a neat touch, too. I like the power folding wing Wednesday, the members wood-effect floors, can carry up to James Robins, will present his pioneering work on the winds do buffet the Suzuki but it feels confident mirrors, which are always a welcome addition of B4B (Business For 68 passengers. post-release monitoring of rescued, rehabilitated and enough. It is quite sluggish though especially especially when parking on busy roadsides. Bridport) discuss existing Their arrival brings the number released orangutans. on start up and so it is pleasing to find that it is We travel in the S-Cross to the funeral of Alison and future opportunities of new vehicles acquired by the Gordon Hunt, who is the Deputy Head of Mammals equipped with a sport mode that really does liven Fleuret, a dear friend, who died suddenly, leaving over coffee and breakfast in Bournemouth-based company in at the prestigious Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust things up. In fact it remains on this mode for most behind her husband and two young children. It the acclaimed surroundings the last six years to 48, costing more in Jersey, will talk about his experiences caring for the of the test because I find it gives it the oomph is an absolutely devastating time but the satellite of The Anchor Inn, Burton than £5m. orangutans. that I require. Interestingly it doesn’t affect fuel navigation makes the ordeal of going to this new Bradstock. One of the new fleet is already BC Club members at the rear l-r: Joe Gormley, Steve The event opens at 6.45pm with refreshments economy that much either with the vehicle still destination easier and I must say that this sat nav B4B’s growing operating on the Yellows’ A1 shuttle Wells and Shan Seewooruthun. Front l-r: Elliot, mum available at the venue bar. Tickets are £8.50. returning over 40mpg, which I’m quite impressed system is the easiest one I have come across. It’s membership – in which Morwenna, Jocelyn, dad James and Lucas. bus route serving Bournemouth l www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/shop with considering it’s a 1.6-litre petrol. When the simply a matter of tapping in the postcode and the group allows only one A little boy who needs over £66,000 for an operation conditions become too slippery it is easy to turn pressing ‘Go’ and a female voice talks you through Airport. type of specific genre per has received £3,500 from the BC Club – a group of the centre mounted dial to snow and mud mode, the route. My only complaint is that the touch person – comprises a mixed businessmen from Bournemouth and surrounding Cyber criminal to appear which is also extremely useful during the test. screen is far too sensitive for my thick fingers! The Westover man group of small businesses, areas. Some of the routes that I am most familiar with other problem is that the system doesn’t allow including an accountant, Elliot Gower, aged six, has cerebral palsy and severe at Liverpool conference have been closed due to the floods and workmen you to operate it while driving. It would be handy cleaning services specialist, Haemophilia A and the operation is potentially life- A former cyber criminal will be using his experience try hard to remedy the situation. All this talk of if there was a function to allow a passenger to graphic designer, electrician changing. The Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy is a huge to warn companies of the threats they could be facing climate change being the problem and Queen operate it while the vehicle is being driven. On our and architect. spinal procedure which aims to give him much more without proper security systems in place. Victoria reported similar circumstances in her return home we do notice that the steamed up Members meet informally freedom of movement, so he will be able to do more Matthew Beddoes, who served a prison sentence diary many years ago. Whatever the reason, you’re windows take a long time to demist and that is with for coffee and breakfast at of the things his friends can. for hacking the United Nations, will be attending as a grateful to be driving the SX4 S-Cross. The raised the blowers on full. 7.30am for approximately Elliot, who lives in Southbourne, Bournemouth, ‘Black Hat’ poacher turned gamekeeper at a Liverpool ride height, the permanent 4WD and the powerful Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz 1-2 hours, networking, with his parents, Morwenna and James, and siblings conference in Aintree. swapping contacts, Lucas and Jocelyn, is already undergoing ‘pre-hab’ in The security themed event, run by IT firm the Stack Facts at a glance Group, will be held at Aintree Racecourse on Thursday, and talking about their preparation for the operation at Great Ormond Street New price: £14,999 to £23,549 26th June. fortnightly experiences at Hospital. But he needs to raise a total of £66,300 0-60mph: 12secs Matthew, 32, known as the ‘Black Dragon’, was jailed the club. and when the BC Club heard about his situation Top speed: 108mph for masterminding an audacious attempt to hack into Paul Dillon has been appointed The idea is that during they raised their contribution at one of their regular Economy: 40mpg the UN’s computer systems to steal £6.5m worth of Joint Managing Director of the the gap between meets events. carbon credits. He will be doing a live demonstration Westover Group. Paul - who members will look out for The club was founded by businessmen from the of some of the vulnerabilities companies face but may has been with Westover for 21 people who might want to Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton areas to not realise they are an issue. years - will continue to work use their fellow networkers’ get together, enjoy themselves and raise money for The Liverpool conference, run by Stack Data alongside Group Chairman and services, and during their charity. The money raised for ‘Operation Elliot’ was Solutions, will also have the latest defensive Joint Managing Director, Peter time in the pub, they will boosted by £875 in gift aid. technologies on show to demonstrate how companies Wood, and will be supported by pass on the details. It was the club’s first get-together of 2014 and the can protect their ideas and systems and from hackers. the group’s three other board l www.bizness4bizness.com money was collected by donations, games and fines. There was also a donation from the Print Rooms in For more information on Stack’s bespoke IT services directors, Keith Martin, Finance Bournemouth where the event was held. or to attend the conference call 0151 5212202. Director; Mike Boyd and Paul Collins

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£1m boost to Dorset economy

L-r: Dave Wolfenden and Steve Witczak with the two locally procured and designed Isuzu trucks. Local firms create new Connaught Windows vehicles Horton Commercial Vehicles has completed the bespoke bodies for two new Isuzu trucks commissioned by the busy Connaught Windows that For more information or to arrange a test drive contact us today. manufacture products from its Wallisdown factory. Westover Toyota Bournemouth The trucks were purchased from Ferndown Commercials; the images Built in Persuades the MD. Carries the Board. 516 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth Britain Telephone: 01202 974949 for the side curtains were created and managed by Verwood-based The Auris Touring Sports. From 85 g/km – Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid powertrains Steve Johnson, General Sales Manager [email protected] Finland’s Jukka Korhonen and Marko Salminen, winners of the MSA Summerhouse, and the final assembly and alterations were completed CO2 and up to 76.3 mpg, with room for – Class-leading 85 g/km CO2 (1.8 Hybrid Icon) Westover Toyota Salisbury 2013 British Rally Championship title, Rallye Sunseeker 2013 † by Horton Commercials. five and all the flipcharts you’ll ever need. – From 11% BIK - £40 per month (1.8 Hybrid Icon) Brunel Road, Churchfields, Salisbury A report by students at Bournemouth University’s Centre for Event and Auris Hybrid Touring Sports from – 1658-litre loadspace Telephone: 01722 441157 * Gary Tranter, Sales Manager Sport Research has shown the economic benefit of hosting the final just £208+VAT per month – 5-star EuroNCAP [email protected] Foreign truck firms to pay for UK roads (business users only) stages of the MSA British and Historic Rally Championships in Dorset. westover.toyota.co.uk The HGV Road User Levy came into force on 1st April ensuring that Based on research conducted during face to face interviews at the foreign hauliers are charged to use UK roads. Model shown is MY13 Auris Touring Sports Excel 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid e-CVT £23,445. Offer excludes pearlescent paint extra £650. Prices correct at time of going to press. *Business users only. Initial 2013 Rallye Sunseeker, the report outlines an overall benefit to Dorset rental and VAT applies. Available on new sales of model shown when ordered, registered and financed between 1st April 2014 to 30th June 2014 through Toyota Financial Services. Advertised UK truck drivers working in Europe currently pay tolls and levies rental is based on a 3 year non maintained contract hire agreement at 10,000 miles per annum with an initial rental. Excess mileage charges apply. Other finance offers are available but cannot from spectators, competitors and activities of £1.2m. be used in conjunction with this offer. Terms and conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial when delivering goods abroad. But foreign trucks operating in the UK With 20,000 spectators over the two days spending in the region of Services, Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5UZ. Subject to availability. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty is subject to terms and conditions. †BIK tax calculated for a have not been required to make a similar payment. 30% taxpayer. For full details of terms and conditions applicable to the 72 hour test drive please visit www.72hourtestdrive.co.uk. Vehicles are subject to availability and drivers must be 25 years £614,000 and the 1,784 attendees officials/competitors spending of or older. The HGV Road User Levy introduces a charge that ensures British £516,000, on accommodation, food and transport. Since 2012 Poole Auris Touring Sports Range Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 34.9 (8.1) - 78.5 (3.6), Extra Urban 54.3 (5.2) - 78.5 (3.6), Combined hauliers are better able to compete with their foreign counterparts. 45.6 (6.2) - 76.3 (3.7). CO2 Emissions 140g/km - 85g/km. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. These are provided for has hosted the starting ceremony and prize giving presentations, with comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience. stages of the race taking place at locations around Dorset. The successful rally, sponsored for the last 15 years by Sunseeker, is WO12005 AurisTSport 123x185clr_BD.indd 1 23/04/2014 12:31 scheduled to take place 17th-18th October. Renamed Rallye Dorset, it will see the final round of the MSA British Historic Rally Championship Toyota Hilux. Toyota PROACE. and MSA British Rally Championship take place. 2013 saw many visitors from Scandinavia who cheered on Finland’s Jukka Korhonen and Marko Salminen, winners of the MSA 2013 British Rally Championship title. Award winning Excelsior

Hardworking, powerful, determined. Sorted. – Up to 7m3 loadspace Hilux Invincible Double Cab 3.0 D-4D – Refined, well-equipped cabin PROACE from just * from just £269+VAT per month – Bluetooth®, ABS and VSC as standard £199+VAT per month* To arrange a test drive contact us today. (business users only) Westover Toyota Bournemouth Westover Toyota Salisbury 516 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth Brunel Road, Churchfields, Salisbury Telephone: 01202 974949 Telephone: 01722 441157 Steve Johnson, General Sales Manager Gary Tranter, Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] Tough jobs. Big loads. Sorted. westover.toyota.co.uk The UK Coach Awards presented by BBC Presenter Carol Kirkwood were Model shown Hilux Invincible Double Cab 3.0 manual basic price £21,759.17, offer excludes met paint £415 extra excl VAT, del and on the road charges. Model shown: PROACE 120 VAN 1.6HDi L1H1 basic price held at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester on Thursday 10th £18,634.17 excl VAT incl on the road charges. Offer excludes met paint at £412.50 excl VAT. *Contract Hire offer available to business users only on models shown when ordered, registered and financed through TFS, KT18 5UZ on a 3 (Hilux) or 4 (Proace) year non-maintained Toyota Contract Hire agreement between 1st April 2014 and 30th June 2014 at participating Centres. Proace rental based on a 4 year non April 2014. maintained contract hire agreement with an initial rental of £1,194+VAT. Based on 10,000 miles pa, excess mileage charges apply. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this Excelsior Coaches was one of a number of Coach Marque accredited offer. T&Cs apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Subject to availability. ^Weekly equivalent payments are illustrative only, and payments can only be made monthly. Toyota Centres are independent of TFS, Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5UZ. For full details of terms and conditions applicable to the 72 hour test drive please visit www.72hourtestdrive.co.uk. Vehicles and Guild of Coach Operators to receive a much converted award, are subject to availability and drivers must be 25 years or older Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg, Hilux Invincible Double Cab 3.0. Urban 29.7, Extra Urban 42.2, Combined 36.7. CO2 Emissions 203g/km, PROACE Range winning the category of Medium Size Operator for the third consecutive (l/100km): Urban 34.4 (8.2) - 37.2 (7.6) Extra Urban 42.8 (6.6) - 48.7 (5.8) Combined 39.8 (7.1) - 44.1 (6.4). CO2 Emissions 186g/km - 168g/km. The mpg figures year. quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. These are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.

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