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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 36, JANUARY 2022

WE’RE ON THE RACE TO NET ZERO WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS DOING TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT?

SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR

FIELD INTERNATIONAL AWARDED ‘EXPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’

EMBED GOOD HABITS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / WELCOME

A warm welcome to our first magazine of 2022 and may I wish you a Happy New Year! I hope you had the opportunity for some rest and relaxation with your friends and family over the Christmas holidays and are facing the year ahead with renewed energy and optimism. After an incredibly unpredictable two years, my hope is that this year brings some stability, and we really start to learn to live with the virus and we end this start/ stop cycle we’ve been locked in. We need to start getting on with life and business. As we look to the year ahead, we will continue to have a major focus on building the resilience of our businesses through our health and wellbeing programme. We will push forward with our groundbreaking GU6 programme, taking care of our business leaders through events, practical advice, and support for taking care of our mental wellbeing and of course providing the reach-out support we offer through our GU6 Champions, all qualified mental health first aiders. We will also continue with our educational and campaigning work around menopause awareness which has been met with huge support – with Dorset being the only Chamber in the country

to be focusing on this vital issue. You’ll also see a range of other wellbeing events and resources, all aimed at improving our personal and business resilience. 2022 will also see Dorset Chamber launch a series of educational events and produce tools and resources to help businesses embrace the ESG agenda – which is coming down the line at an ever-increasing rate. ESG refers to environmental, social and governance. There is increasing pressure on businesses to really get behind ESG, not just from an investor’s perspective but also from that of a customer, supplier and employee. We will help businesses really focus on working towards net zero, and strong social responsibility and governance. Finally, at our AGM in December I launched our new vision statement. Business isn’t all about making money and creating dividends for directors. Business plays a critical role in our lives and society, helping fund our welfare, education, and health

services, providing educational opportunities, providing us with our homes, providing employment which in terms supports our families, helping us live happy and fulfilled lives. We really want to reflect this in our aspirations, our aim is more than just helping businesses. I hope our new vision, “Enabling better lives through business”, really reflects this. I wish you a healthy, happy, and successful 2022 and we look forward to working with you in the year ahead. Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Contents 08 OnBuy rewards entire workforce 11 President’s Column 13 Bournemouth University enter into ninth year of partnership 14 Field International Group is awarded 2021 National winner of The Global Player - Export Business of the Year 17 Bournemouth University placement students bring fresh perspective to local businesses 20 Health and Wellbeing 23 MYTIME Young Carers gets Greendale’s Vote!

24 Full Steam Ahead for Swanage Railway with Keyfort IT 25 New Faces, New Places 26 Affiliated Chambers 29 Dorset Chamber strengthens board with high-calibre appointment 30 New members 33 It’s time to THINK BUS! 34 What can you do to tackle racism in your business? 37 Social Media Trends to Watch Out For in 2022 38 Compliance made easy41 International trade

42 Trethowans named in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 43 Global Rainbow hailed a ‘shining success’ as thousands share online 46 Member benefits 48-49 Membership rates 50 Inspiring local GP toughs it out to raise over £3K for YMCA Bournemouth 52-53 Social Diary 55 Events and training 57 -63 Dorset Business Directory

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Race to Net Zero

The need for businesses to firmly embrace net zero has never been greater, highlighted at the recent COP26 summit.

This month we are exploring some of the steps Dorset businesses have taken to become more sustainable as well as highlight just some of the help available to businesses. This will be a significant theme for Dorset Chamber as we look forward and we will be doing all we can to help Dorset businesses become more sustainable. You’ll see a range of events on this issue as well as practical tools and advice on our website.

UK’s first structural steel contractors to reach net zero John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) is a structural steel company which designs, fabricates, and erects steelframed structures worldwide. REIDsteel is planning a new multi-million-pound site being the UK’s first structural steel contractors to reach net zero – its manufacturing facility will be powered by renewable energy, with rooftop solar PV panels generating enough electricity at peak times for the entire factory. Other features include: • Slashing carbon emissions by switching from diesel to electric forklifts • Investment in energy-efficient machinery • High-specification buildings that allow an end to the burning of gas and oil for heat • Reduction of HGV traffic • Investment in new communication technology to reduce travel • Travel plan including electric vehicle charging points • Landscaping and biodiversity improvements • A pledge to decarbonise for the Race to Zero initiative. MD Simon Boyd is helping drive industry efforts to promote decarbonisation through his membership of the CBI’s manufacturing council and other trade bodies. The company is also encouraging stakeholders and customers to embrace net zero. While the production of steel may be considered energy intensive, the material itself is one of the world’s most recyclable materials – and one of the most durable and long-lasting. www.reidsteel.com

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Taking ESG seriously Blue Sky Financial Planning take sustainability very seriously with a public commitment regarding the steps they themselves have taken to reduce their impact on the environment. They’ve looked at all areas where they believe they can be more sustainable and their policy offers some very practical steps that other businesses can take. This includes: Culture - They have brought the team with them on this so this is firmly embedded within the culture of the business. Energy - They seek to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible. They are monitoring actual consumption and reduced this significantly. This has been achieved by using an instant hot water tap, reducing fans in the office, installing energyefficient lighting and switching to a renewable energy supplier. Paper – They have reduced paper consumption by

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moving towards a paperless office switching to electronic notifications such as invoices, statements, internal customer communication and reducing post. Water - They harvest rainwater and grey water is used to flush the toilets and urinals. Packaging and Recycling - Where possible, recycled products are purchased and also those that are plastic free. Liquids for the kitchen are purchased from ‘Plastic Free’ retail outlets, and other products are ethically sourced. Recycling includes packaging, paper, plastic, metal, crisp packets, coffee pods, old pens and batteries. Disposable cups have also been removed. Maintenance and Cleaning Although cleaning of the offices is done by a commercial cleaner, they require that products used are environmentally friendly. www.blueskyfp.co.uk/sustainability

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Actisense cuts carbon emissions Dorset-based Marine electronics specialists, Actisense, are set to dramatically drop their carbon emission output. The company’s offices and factory facilities are set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, annually. Working with Low Carbon Dorset, and making use of grant funding, Actisense are installing an LED lighting system as well as a new, high-efficiency boiler and hot water tank. Director Michele Whitehurst oversaw the project “Working with Low Carbon Dorset has been an absolute pleasure. Having identified key areas where we could make significant environmental improvements, we’ve been able to implement our Actisense Energy Efficiency project and futureproof our facilities with an excellent new heating and lighting systems”. Low Carbon Dorset stimulate growth in Dorset’s low carbon economy by offering free technical support as well as grant funding for projects that adopt renewable energy and energy efficient practices. www.actisense.com

Seaweed. The smart way of combating climate change.

Carbon Kapture fight climate change by using seaweed’s fast-growing features to extract CO2 from our oceans and atmosphere, achieving results 30 times quicker than reforestation. With a network of aquaculture farms, they aim to be a global player in the supply and use of seaweed to capture carbon, repurposing the biomass and developing a sustainable product alternative and will help the growth of Mangroves, seagrass, and eelgrasses all over the world. As seaweed begins to grow rapidly, it absorbs CO2 through photosynthesis. They then use the seaweed and turn it into products which is how they sequester CO2, aiding the rebalancing of nature. They then repurpose the seaweed, using some of the biomass from existing farms to build the components of new ones. Businesses can help offset their carbon footprint by buying ropes of seaweed from our farms. Their farm’s will reduce CO2 in our oceans and atmosphere. They also have other products that will achieve ecological good for our oceans and our planet, in addition to building seaweed farms. You can buy ropes for next season now by contacting Paulr@carbonkapture.org www.carbonkapture.org more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Commitment to the Environment Dextra Group are committed to minimising the environmental impacts of its manufacturing operations. Specialising in design and manufacture of lighting products, they provide a full recycling service to all its clients in line with current WEEE legislation as a registered AATF. Their commitment to ‘Made in Britain’ has all helped it promote home grown innovation whilst reducing its carbon footprint. Over 95% of equipment and products collected are recycled or reused. Not only does this reduce the quantity of landfill created, but it also reduces the energy required to produce future materials. Dextra Group are an existing Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier, and as the largest privately owned lighting manufacturer in the UK, recognise its role as an industry leader in doing more. In 2018 owner, Rupert Martin initiated several carbon offsetting measures on an estate in Exmoor, including changes in existing habitat management and a tree planting scheme to reduce the companies carbon footprint.

Efeca provides advice and support to develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on national and international policies, regulations and private sector commitments, both voluntary and mandatory, on the sustainable and legal sourcing of natural resources, with a focus on agricultural and forest commodities. With experience in over 30 countries and team members and associates all over the world, they provide in-depth insight and independent support to clients across the public and private sectors, research and civil society across a wide range of commodities including palm oil, soya, timber, woodfuel, sugar, coffee, tea, cocoa and carbon. www.efeca.com

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Ban wet wipes that contain plastic Tops Day Nurseries make their own baby wipes after finding out that the baby wipes available on the market all contained one-use plastic. A Bill aimed at banning wet wipes which contain plastic cleared its first hurdle in the House of Commons in November 2021 after an MP proposed the new law. Tops stopped buying babywipes due to the pollution they cause. Around 93% of sewer pipe blockages in the UK are caused by baby wipes, which can cause widespread pollution. They also found chemicals in commercially bought baby wipes which can aggravate delicate skin, whereas more natural products can do the same job, and without costing as much. Cheryl Hadland, Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, said: “After introducing the glitter ban in 2017 and becoming the first chain of day nurseries to achieve B Corp Accreditation in the UK, we are very happy to see a proposal for a new law to ban the sale or manufacture of wet wipes that contain plastic. However, it is time manufacturers took more responsibility for their products rather than expecting consumers or governments to do it for them.” www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk continued on p6...

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Electric Dreams With increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, many drivers have questions around their home charging solutions, public charging infrastructure and vehicle maintenance. As technology and innovation continue to increase charge confidence, for many the questions are much more about how to make an electric car or van work for their family or business. Hendy have created Hendy EV; a dedicated site for those who wish to find out more, answer questions or browse new and used electric vehicles. For many, the greatest challenge can be deciding from the vast range of electric and hybrid models that are now available across several manufacturers. From mild hybrid, through to plug-in hybrid and fully electric. With electric vehicle specialists across over 15 brands, the Hendy team can advise on vehicle suitability and an extensive range of options to suit any lifestyle. www.hendyev.co.uk

Vitality’s approach to sustainability Vitality’s approach to sustainability focuses on bringing about positive change for people and the planet. It’s a world where we’ll all share the benefits of healthier living, which is the idea at the heart of everything they do. Inspiring positive change Vitality are experts in encouraging positive behaviour change using incentives. They call this ‘shared value’. They aim to inspire people to make more sustainable choices across their lives, focusing on three key areas: 1. Environmental: to reduce the impact that our business has on the planet 2. Social: to encourage behaviour that supports the planet and helps people live healthier lives 3. Governance: to make sure that our business strategy reflects a sustainable approach. This includes reduced carbon consumption. Vitality know that sport has the power to inspire healthier lives. Therefore, they partner with leading sports figures, teams and events, and sports bodies. They have motivated people to take the small steps that will dramatically improve their wellbeing over the long-term. www.vitality.co.uk 6

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Eco-friendly toys and crafts – Striving to be plastic-free! Pack A Range business has put a stake in

Let The Master Key Group reduce your Carbon Footprint

the ground with their solution to tackling the world plastic waste problem. The company behind the idea, Mauveworx, was one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of PPE Face shields for the NHS during the Covid crisis, all produced from their factory in Ferndown. Managing Director, James Martin said, “After observing our own consumption of plastic through toys I did a bit of research to understand the issue better. The toy market is $20bn a year industry, of which 90% contains plastic. Unlike single use plastics, such as drink bottles, the toy market is not geared towards recycling with most ending up in oceans or landfill. A recent study of 2000 parents found that 25% admitted to throwing away plastic toys that were in perfect working order. These alarming figures compelled me to enable a way for playtime to not only be fun, but also eco-friendly”. www.mauveworx.com

The Master Key Group specialises in acquiring and working with a number of companies specialising in the environmental sector to regulate their carbon footprint and assist with waste stream controls for the greater good of all, driving sustainability to the UK. Waste Streams They deliver products and services to help industry meet its social responsibilities, working to find ways to move waste streams into second use, educating businesses on what options are available to dispose of their waste, to drive revenues back to the businesses and to conform with all regulations. At the same time, they provide an advantage to businesses working with us to cut their waste disposal costs. They also specialise in business rewards programmes for their staff and businesses. They are happy to provide a free waste audit to help your business with its waste stream understanding, with the goal to see that your current providers and collectors are providing you the ultimate solution with the best cash rewards. From January 2022, The Master Key Group are providing car charging solutions to businesses as part of our sustainability drive. They provide funding, and grant rebates that cover the costs of chargers for 19 months, offering a free site visit to evaluate all their options. www.themasterkeygroup.com

Let us Buy Back your old workwear Did you know, 350,000 tonnes worth of textiles are sent to landfill each year? Workwear Pro Direct’s (WWPD) ‘BuyBack’ scheme was introduced to recycle surplus clothing and signage after events. Partnering with textile destruction and recycling firm; Avena who specialise in secure clothing & uniform disposal, has allowed them to develop further. WWPD customers can return old/ damaged workwear or uniforms to them, which is then sent for disposal. As an incentive for customers to dispose of old clothing in an environmentally conscious way, WWPD credits customers with £30 for every 100kg of workwear returned! WWPD sort through all BuyBack returns into 2 containers for collection: Textiles with 50%+ cotton content which can then be broken down and recycled into new materials. /company/dorset-chamber/

Less than 50% cotton, all other materials currently cannot be recycled with Avena are sent to be incinerated and turned into energy. Both options reduce landfill waste. WWPD’s initiative has been created to make it even easier for customers to reduce their environmental impact. WWPD now provide ‘Eco-Workwear-Audits’, evaluating customers current workwear and sourcing alternative sustainably made garments – using recycled or recyclable materials. With more sustainable products on the market WWPD can further reduce amount of clothing sent for incineration. New incentive to switch to sustainable uniform in 2022: All orders over £500, WWPD are doubling their BuyBack credit amount to £60 for every 100kg of clothing returned! This additional credit can be used to offset the cost of new sustainable uniforms. www.workwearprodirect.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PREMIER PARTNER NEWS

British e-commerce marketplace OnBuy, which is on track to be UK’s next tech unicorn after recording 200% revenue growth in the last 12 months, is looking to maintain its impressive growth by offering all of its 100+ employees the chance to grow as well with an option to have a stake in the business. The news follows an extremely successful month for the online marketplace, reporting that GMV over the infamous Black Friday weekend increased YOY by 25%, despite the retail sector showing an overall decline in the same period. Continuing to show consistent growth, the reward of equity to its employees comes at a pivotal moment for the business, as they prepare for international expansion. Over £1 million in granted share options will be offered to OnBuy staff, giving them the opportunity to be direct beneficiaries of the company’s future success. Founded by British entrepreneur Cas Paton in 2016, the UK-based marketplace has been a breath of fresh air for retailers looking for an alternative to Amazon to sell their products. OnBuy offers 36 million listings and is committed to being a fair partner to retailers, as unlike other major marketplaces it does not create its own product lines that compete directly with sellers. OnBuy also offers a simple, flat fee structure across the board and recently sacrificed 85% of its commission fees on Black Friday so sellers could offer great promotions without losing margin. To recognise the commitment and hard work that has won the company numerous accolades in the business community, each employee at OnBuy will be rewarded with share options in the company equivalent to around 25% of their annual income that can be exercised during any liquidity event. With an anticipated IPO in the next two years, staff are set to benefit sooner 8

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rather than later. Cas Paton, CEO & Founder of OnBuy said, “At OnBuy, we do the right thing by our retailers and customers, so it’s natural that we would do the right thing by our staff too - and we don’t believe any employee should have to be in the boardroom to benefit from company growth. E-commerce is a fast-paced 24-hour business and many firms have been in the spotlight recently for poor working practices and in some cases, downright abuse of staff. Frankly this is unacceptable and at OnBuy, we are committed to creating a fair and transparent working environment for all. We want to show that working for an e-commerce giant can be a hugely positive experience and our team is vital to our future success. We want to reward hard work financially, showing employees that they aren’t just a cog in the machine.” The announcement comes as OnBuy finishes 2021 strong with recognition in Deloitte’s Fast 50 as the fastest growing company in the South /company/dorset-chamber/

West and Wales, and Paton winning the Regional Scale-Up Entrepreneur award at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in November. As a result of the ongoing public success, OnBuy has grown its team to more than 100 talented members prompting a relocation to new, larger offices in Bournemouth. With sights firmly set on international expansion in the coming months as well as the launch of a much-anticipated mobile app, the company is set to grow further still, with plenty of roles yet to be filled and several business milestones to be announced imminently. www.onbuy.com

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Inspire supports Seismic’s multimillion-pound acquisition Poole-based business and tax advisors, Inspire, has completed a complex corporate finance project, supporting London-based Seismic Venture Partners in its acquisition of three automation and manufacturing companies – now trading under the i3 Group brand. The four-month project involved the Inspire team carrying out the financial and tax due diligence for all three companies that were to be acquired, working closely with Seismic’s Principal, Ewan Lloyd-Baker. Once the due diligence project was completed, Inspire began work advising on the share purchase agreement for the transaction. Working in partnership with legal advisors, Keystone Law and Seismic, Inspire provided comprehensive advice, coordinating activity between the three parties, ensuring that the transaction was completed on schedule and achieving the desired outcome for Ewan. The specialist design, manufacturing, test, and automation companies, comprising Adept Automation, Sapcote Engineering and Testworks have now been brought together under the i3 Group brand. Focused on ‘intelligent, industrial, integration’, the i3 Group provides support for manufacturing companies to improve performance and drive efficiency and reliability. With all work overseen by Inspire’s Director, Andrew Singleton and delivered by a team headed by Advisory Manager, Jon Huggins, the fast-paced project included an in-depth review of working capital, ratio analysis to assess the company’s financial performance and financial modelling, alongside overall advice, and guidance. Andrew Singleton commented: “After taking the initial brief from Ewan and the requirements for the transaction, the Inspire team were all hands on-deck to get the financial and tax due diligence projects completed as efficiently as possible, to keep to the tight schedule. This required a dynamic approach, involving an ongoing dialogue with Ewan to agree upon areas of focus and discussions about our findings. “Having an experienced advisory team in-house allows us to deliver high value corporate finance transactions - such as this for Seismic - within tight timeframes and to a high standard, to meet the requirements of our brief. “Working with Ewan and the team at Keystone, we were also able to advise on the share purchase agreements and provide an experienced financial sounding board for pricing and deal structure considerations.” Ewan Lloyd-Baker, Principal of Seismic Venture Partners, added: “The team at Inspire were incredibly proactive, from our initial discussions, all the way through to the completion of the transaction. They communicated very well with us and managed the whole process with a great deal of professionalism. “The project schedule remained on-track, despite having to complete much of the activity through the lockdown period earlier this year. “We are delighted with the outcome and are now looking forward to growing the i3 Group in the future.” www.inspireaccountants.co.uk

Presidents Column by Caron Khan

2022 – Do you have a plan? With the first month of the year nearly under your belt, now is the time to ensure your business makes the absolute most out of 2022. But this doesn’t mean slamming on the accelerator in a bid to increase productivity, it means stopping, examining and ensuring you have a robust strategy that is securely aligned to your business objectives. The first question you need to think about is: ‘where are you now?’ Understanding your starting point is crucial to success. Examining where you are and your strengths and weaknesses gives you the foresight to remedy them in the future, and this will be an important part of your overall strategy. Remember – knowledge is power, and the more you examine your starting point the more leverage you’ll have to move forwards positively. Secondly, what are your goals and how are you going to achieve them? This encompasses both your short-term and long-term business objectives. Your strategy must be securely aligned to any business objectives, and will identify the stepping-stones that lead to the desired outcome. Determining how you achieve your goals and ensuring you stick to the right path is key to a successful strategy, and any deviation or reverting to the ‘old ways’ will simply dilute the desired result. Thirdly, who is going to help you achieve it? There’s no doubt that when it comes to creating a strategy, it’s important to ensure the entire team are on board with it. Not only does this help to achieve the business’ goals, it also brings the team together and motivates them to work towards a common objective. Keeping your team involved will help them stay on task, give them a shared sense of purpose and ultimately prevent individuals from losing sight of the business’ aims. And last but by no means least – measure, measure, measure! Whilst helping your business achieve its goals is the fundamental purpose of a strategy, it’s also important to measure results accurately and regularly. Your strategy should incorporate this, giving you the tools and knowhow to understand whether you’re proceeding as planned, or deviating from the path.

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Bournemouth University enter into ninth year of partnership Bournemouth University (BU) and AFC Bournemouth have confirmed their ninth year of official partnership, with the two Dorset organisations working for the benefit of the local community, supporters, and the BU community. BU is the official higher education partner of the Cherries, with their support extending to the club’s girl’s teams from under-10s to under-16s as a part of the club’s development football programme, with the BU logo on the girls’ shirts. For the second season running, Bournemouth University’s logo will also appear on the shirt of the AFC Bournemouth women’s team as they compete in the fourth tier of the women’s football pyramid for the first time. To launch the partnership, two Bournemouth University Multimedia Journalism students, Ollie Ferris and Andy Jones, worked with the AFC Bournemouth women’s team to help launch their season. The two students put together video content to introduce the teams and interviewed AFC Bournemouth women’s manager Steve Cuss about the season so far. BU student Ollie said: “As a part of our course we were introduced to Nerve Media, the university’s student media, and as my passion is sports, I’ve been really involved with the sports content. I’ve been able to get access to press conferences and games, more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

to speak to Scott Parker and to players, and to really test our journalism skill.” Andy added: “It is just brilliant to see all the different aspects of what journalists do at a football club, and to be treated like the other journalists while we are learning and studying, the hospitality that the club has shown has been fantastic.” The partnership includes a range of academic, practical, community and football activities, benefiting staff, students, Cherries fans and the local community. Cherries coaches support Bournemouth University’s men’s and women’s football teams, while students also working closely with the club on a range of placements, live project work and match day work experiences. Players and AFC Bournemouth staff are regular visitors to the BU campus to provide valuable insights to students, while AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn is a Bournemouth University honorary doctorate recipient. Jim Andrews, Chief Operating Officer at Bournemouth University, said: “We are continually proud of our partnership with AFC Bournemouth and all that it achieves for supporters and for the BU community, and the ways in which we can learn and support one another. We’re really proud to

be supporting our local team again this year and we’re excited for the season ahead.” Commercial Director at AFC Bournemouth Rob Mitchell added: “We’re excited to continue to build on our excellent relationship with Bournemouth University, which has been a massive success for both parties during the nine-year partnership. “Bournemouth University are a key strategic partner for the club, and we’re delighted to be able to provide some unparalleled opportunities for their students. “The direct involvement of students at the club varies from the women’s’ and girls’ programmes all the way through to first-team roles in sports science, physiotherapy and media and journalism. “We’re proud to offer these opportunities, whilst also benefiting from access to academics, specialist research and engaging with students. “Keep an eye out for some of our exciting opportunities and activations with Bournemouth University over the coming season.” www.afcb.co.uk 13

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Field International Group is awarded 2021 National winner of

The Global Player

- Export Business of the Year Dorset-based aerospace manufacturing company, Field International, are delighted to announce they are the national winner of the Global Player - Export Business of the Year award, which took place on 9th December 2021 at the annual Chamber Business Awards. Now in its 17th year, The Chamber Business Awards - hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce - is a showpiece event in the business calendar, recognising and promoting the best of British business through a series of regional heats, culminating in a virtual Awards ceremony. Field International impressed the judges with their ability to continue to build the company’s

global presence, despite the difficulties faced by the pandemic, resulting in new bases being set up in the USA, UAE and India. Richard Marple, Group Business Development Director of Field International Group, said, “We are honoured to have won the award. It is a fantastic achievement by the team who have shown grit and determination in expanding the business globally and moving the company forward during difficult times in the world. In addition, we adopted an ‘In region’ manufacturing strategy which has underpinned our success and to win this British Chamber Award has left us over the moon.”

Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber, added, “I am absolutely thrilled that Field International have won this prestigious award. They have shown nothing but resilience and determination, particularly during the pandemic, and are very worthy winners. My congratulations to all the team.’’

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Bournemouth University placement students bring fresh perspective to local businesses At Bournemouth University (BU) they know how important employability is to students. That’s why all undergraduate degrees – and many of our postgraduate degrees – offer the chance of undertaking a placement. This gives students the chance to place their learning into context, seeing how their studies relate to the industry in which they hope to operate. However, they also provide the placement company with considerable advantages too – bringing a fresh perspective and the latest thinking into the organisation, as well as providing support for short-term projects or a safer way to attempt to expand a business. Two BU students who have recently completed placements are Katie Smith, a BSc (Hons) Sport management student, and Patrick Day, from our Meng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree. Bournemouth University caught up with them to find out how their placements have been of benefit to both them and their placement companies. Katie spent her placement at Reid Bikes, a global cycle business with roots in Australia and a head office in Poole and enjoyed the experience of being part of a small marketing team. “Working for a smaller business meant that I quickly became part of the team, and had lots of responsibility from the get-go,” she says. “It meant I was able to get involved with a lot of different projects during my time there, which was great.” Katie’s success came as no surprise to Reid Bikes’ Marketing Manager, Kyle Gouveia, himself a BU graduate. “I undertook a placement year as part of my degree at BU, so I already knew the importance of getting practical experience in the workplace,” he says. “When I grew my role at Reid to the point where I needed an assistant, I couldn’t think of a more rewarding way to hire someone than by reaching out to BU to hire a placement student.” Katie was the second placement student to work at Reid, and Kyle feels it is a system that is working well for the organisation. “I can honestly say that I couldn’t have made a wiser decision,” he says of the experience. “The injection of

youth and new perspectives that a placement student provides has been incredibly valuable to our business.” As well as smaller teams, BU placement students can make an impact at larger organisations. Patrick Day, a Meng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering student, spent his placement year with ASM Assembly Systems in Weymouth, the world’s largest supplier of bestin-class equipment for the electronics industry. “I was particularly attracted to their diverse work, which matched my ambitions to gain experience with industry experts in the technology field,” says Patrick of the reasons for his choice of placement company. “My days were varied, including design work, practical builds, testing, team meetings, and building relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues.” During his time at ASM, Patrick benefitted from a supportive and nurturing culture, which saw him provided with training and support whenever it was needed. He undertook product and CAD training, as well as individual development based on his own development and skills. Ashley Chalker, Project Manager at ASM, is clear about the benefits that placement students can bring to an organisation such as ASM. “As a company, we embrace new ideas and fresh approaches to engineering and technical challenges, and placement students embody that approach,” he says. “Patrick stood out thanks to his willingness to undertake a wide range of projects, and the way he was able to apply his strong engineering skills. Our customers have high expectations and can make challenging requests, but we knew that Patrick’s positive attitude and willingness to learn would be a great asset.” Ashley feels that a solid support structure is key to getting the most out of a placement student, especially at a larger organisation like ASM. “We allocate a mentor to placement students, to make sure they are supported to develop their skills to meet our business challenges. This means they are able to make

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a fuller contribution, as we help to build on their business and technical knowledge throughout the year.” As businesses look to build back after a challenging year, a placement student can represent a chance to bring new skills into an organisation on a short-term basis and – as the experiences of both Katie and Patrick show – can make a difference to businesses of any size. www.bournemouth.ac.uk

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Jim Hawkins, Delivery & Security Director of C31A

Cyber firm welcomes new legislation A company certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has welcomed new legislation that will help protect people from having their devices hacked and data stolen.

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Battens Solicitors expand their Agricultural and Rural Property team with two new appointments

C3IA Solutions, headquartered in Poole, Dorset, said the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill is long overdue. Jim Hawkins from the company said that the new law will ban easy-toguess default passwords being installed on devices. It will also require that customers are told when they buy an internetenabled product how long it will receive security updates and patches. Jim said: “This is something that will make hacking harder and is the sort of bill the cyber security industry has been calling for. “It is a move in the right direction and shows that legislators are beginning to understand the threats that ordinary people face. “Easy-to-guess default passwords enable hackers to target a device and that can give them access to home networks meaning they are able to steal data or sensitive information. “So many things are internet-connected now – from televisions to toys – and it gives criminals new opportunities. “During the lockdowns we saw more traditional criminals move into cybercrime, and there they remain. “The legislation will also provide a place where people can report bugs and flaws – and the whole thing will be overseen by a new regulator. “Companies that do not comply with the new law could face large fines – and this is hopefully the stick that will create compliance. The law will apply to manufacturers, importers, and distributors. “There will be an estimated 50 billion connectable products worldwide by 2030, and on average there are nine in each UK home. “The bill also aims to boost the security of 5G and broadband networks. “It is important that people don’t become complacent because the bill is not in effect yet and there are plenty of other ways in which internet security can be breached. “As ever we would urge people to use hard-to-guess passwords on all their devices and change them regularly. A good technique is to use three random words or a password management system. “We know that ‘1234’, ‘qwerty’ and ‘password’, as well as popular football teams’ names, are still used by far too many people.”

Leading South West law firm Battens Solicitors are delighted to announce the expansion of their Agriculture and Rural Property team with the appointment of two new members of staff. Senior Associate Solicitor Rachel Saltonstall and Conveyancing Executive Michelle Lane are joining the team of agricultural law specialists at one of the area’s largest and longestestablished legal firms. Rachel and Michelle bring with them a wide breadth of experience in agricultural and commercial law. Rachel has worked in the South West for the past 17 years, acting for a diverse range of clients in the private, commercial, charitable and agricultural sectors. This includes sales and acquisitions, all aspects of non-contentious landlord and tenant matters, telecommunications, and renewable energy projects. Rachel says “I have had a long association with Battens dating back to 2004 and I re-joined the company last year. I am very pleased now to be part of the agricultural team, which is very well respected in the area for both its in-depth legal expertise and its pragmatic advice on farming and rural estate matters.” Michelle is also returning to the agricultural team after spending some time away to bring up her young family. She is a Graduate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has specialised in agriculture and rural property since 2014. She advises on matters associated with the ownership and occupation of land and rural properties, such as sales, purchases, easements, tenancy agreements and borrowing secured on land. Along with other members of the department, Michelle is very much involved in farming. Helping out on her parents’ dairy farm in North Dorset gives her a real insight into the issues farmers face: “When you talk to farmers during site visits, it definitely helps if you can speak the same language and understand the challenges they have to deal with. Most farms are family businesses, some going back for generations, so it is important to understand the family dynamics as well as the complexities involved in rural land transactions and negotiations.” James Owen, of the Battens’ Agricultural Rural Property team said: “Rachel and Michelle are a valuable and welcome addition to the team, strengthening the expertise and service which we can offer to all our clients and helping us to build the best and most knowledgeable agricultural legal team in the area.”

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Health and Wellbeing If you didn’t achieve your health and fitness goals last year, then now is the time to reassess and embed some good habits for the year ahead The start of a New Year provides us with the chance to take stock of our lives and reflect. We are all ageing that is a fact of life, but the overall goal should be to head into our mid-life and golden years in the best possible health. Our diet and physical routines can really influence the likelihood of getting serious disease and becoming a burden on our loved ones and the health service, therefore prevention is key. If this Christmas was particularly indulgent, you are not alone, but now is the time to focus on what you can do to ensure that your 2022 has the best possible start. So many New Year’s resolutions don’t even make it to the end of January, therefore, to give yourself the best chance of succeeding, try to set regular goals and come up with a simple and measurable plan. DIET Add one piece of fruit and/or one piece of vegetable at every meal. It’s amazing how quickly that will accumulate your intake of the healthy stuff and it also has the effect of ‘crowding out’ the bad food. Try to go plant-based for at least one day a week. Not only are you doing your bit for the planet, especially if you use seasonal and local fruit and veg, it also helps overall wellness, promotes longevity and prevents disease. Always have healthy snacks on hand, this makes it easier to overcome the munchies. A handful of almonds, an apple or some prunes can help satiate cravings and stop you reaching for the biscuit tin at those critical trigger times of the day.

Try to add one new healthy food each week. Start with the alphabet: week one, A is for asparagus, week two, broccoli, celeriac, dates etc. Have fun with the family coming up with a list and put it on the fridge and tick off each week you achieve. Before you know it, you will have done six months. Ensure that you keep well hydrated as a dehydrated body doesn’t work as efficiently and the benefits of water include increasing energy, flushing out toxins, improving skin complexion and boosting immunity. If you struggle with plain water, try infusing it with cucumber, mint, or watermelon, or drinking herbal tea. Experiment with spices in your cooking, not only do they add flavour and save you adding too much salt, but they also have many health benefits in particular cinnamon, turmeric and garlic. Studies around gut health show that these can ward off inflammation which is linked to many diseases. Try to have homemade smoothies or soup five days a week or avoid processed food for a month. It doesn’t seem like such a life overhaul if you add or eliminate a certain food for just 30 days. Plus, if you get in the rhythm of it, you might continue. Or if not, you know you will start a new goal the next month. ACTIVE LIVING Aim for 30 minutes of activity daily, try doing the midday mile, a brisk walk in your lunch hour. Set your alarm 30 minutes early to fit in some exercise, or get the children involved after they have done their homework in the evening. If you can enlist a workout buddy and set some goals, this accountability will help you stick to your goals, at the same time making fitness more fun. If your bestie doesn’t live close

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by make a phone date and walk together. If you try to create a new goal every month it helps prevent you becoming overwhelmed, which is when you are most likely to give up. MINDFUL LIVING What exactly is mindfulness? It is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the moment without interpretation or judgement. The benefits are that it quiets a racing mind and helps to alleviate stress and anxiety. Give the Morning Miracle a try. This practice popularised by Hal Elrod involves a wake-up routine. At its simplest it can involve a 30-minute period where you practice meditation (apps such as Headspace or Calm can guide you with this). Write a gratitude journal of all the things that you have to be grateful for, read a book to increase your knowledge and devote some time to stretching. This practice puts you in the right frame of mind in which to tackle the day ahead. Remember it is vital that you focus on good quality and solid sleep. The latest research shows that eight hours sleep is essential for our bodies to heal and restore. Try to ensure that you go to bed between 10.00 - 11.00pm to give yourself the best chance of achieving the optimum time. Finally, and most important of all remember to - BE KIND. To yourself and to others – always. It really does make a difference.

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MYTIME Young Carers gets Greendale’s Vote! Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited has announced it will be supporting Dorset based MYTIME Young Carers as it’s chosen charity for 2022. Founded in 1987, MYTIME Young Carers is on a mission to level the playing field for young carers and young adult carers by providing them with the support, opportunities, and friendship that every child needs and deserves. Maria Tidy, Community Development Manager said: “MYTIME Young Carers aims to provide support for young carers wherever there is a need. We understand that caring responsibilities can have far-reaching impact on a child’s life, and we know that no two young carers’ needs are the same. That’s why we offer a range of programmes, each designed to address a different area of need and to provide a different kind of support. “With over 80% of young carers saying their mental health has been impacted by their role, our R&R retreat in the Purbecks also gives young carers that vital ‘me time’ they so greatly need and deserve. “We are thrilled that Greendale has chosen MYTIME Young Carers as its charity for 2022 as this will enable us to continue providing the much needed and valued support to all our young carers across Dorset.” Maria Seabright, HR/Finance Director, Greendale Construction, commented: “Greendale are proud to be supporting yet another fantastic Dorset charity in MYTIME Young Carers. We will be raising funds over the coming year in a number of ways, including at our Greendale Christmas party where there will be an auction, and our annual cake sale. In lieu of sending Christmas cards this year we are also donating £500 the other two charities in our Greendale charity vote; Helping Young Minds and Lewis Manning, who will each receive a donation of £500.” www.greendaleconstruction.com

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Looking Ahead – What are the key HR Issues for 2022 Firstly, we would like to wish you a very happy new year. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that none of us can predict for certain what the future holds! However, we explore some of the key HR issues that employers might find themselves facing this coming year. What can employers do to help ensure they have the talent to succeed? Of course, the rules of supply and demand mean that rates of pay, and benefits are important factors but the heightened appetite for hybrid and flexible working is also a leading factor. However, it is also important to remember that (as with customer service), retaining your current employees can often be more cost effective than trying to recruit new ones. As such, tools such as “stay interviews” can help to inform the management of that individual employee, as well as wider HR strategy. Will flexible working grow? Employers are likely to face more requests, questions (and possibly even challenges) from employees on this topic. Benefits such as enhanced flexible working entitlements can be a helpful in attracting talent to your organisation, and some reports also highlight that this can improve accessibility for a diverse workforce. We recommend having a clear flexible working policy in place, and publicising this with your employees. What impact will rising inflation have on our people? A rise in inflation is not just an abstract economic concept; it means that employees are likely to be facing an increase in day-today living costs, and so their salary will not be stretching as far as it used to. As such, employees may be more likely to seek a pay-rise; either from their current employer, or by going into the market and seeking a new opportunity with better pay. We do recommend that employers undertake regular benchmarking and keep abreast of market data, to inform their pay policies. It’s also worth remembering that the National Minimum and Living Wage rates are set to increase in April 2022.

Full Steam Ahead for Swanage Railway with Keyfort IT Swanage Railway Case Study The ten-mile branch line from Wareham, where it joined the London to Weymouth main line, to Corfe Castle and Swanage was opened in May 1885. The new railway brought tourists to Corfe Castle and Swanage and enabled ball clay and Purbeck stone to be exported out by train while coal, for domestic heating as well as gas production in Swanage, could be brought in by train. The Swanage branch line thrived from the 1880s to the 1940s but increased car use in the 1950s saw train passenger numbers start to decline. The last train ran from Swanage to Corfe Castle and Wareham on the evening of Saturday 1 January 1972. After several years of hard campaigning, a small party of volunteers moved in to start restoration work on the station buildings in February 1976, with the first tracks being allowed to be laid in 1977. The summer of 2017 saw Swanage Railway run a 60-day trial diesel train service from Swanage and Corfe Castle to the main line at Wareham. Winning several national awards, the rebuilding of the Swanage Railway shows what the human spirit can achieve. Swanage Railway now contributes more than £15 million a year to the Isle of Purbeck economy. The Challenge As with many UK organisations Swanage Railway was faced with shutdown 2020/21 as part of the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. They were also faced with the burgeoning 21st century threat of ransomware, a malicious and selfish means to attempt to extort money which lay in stark contrast to the community effort of

Swanage Railway. In tune with their 45-year history, Swanage Railway needed to build back better so that they could meet the needs of their passengers, staff, and stake holders when they reopened to the public. The Solution Swanage Railway turned to Keyfort to develop a solution that would use best technology to meet their burgeoning IT productivity, resilience, and cyber security requirements. In addition to secure Internet Connections the old site servers and services were migrated to the cloud implementing software upgrades, additional resilience, additional backups, and additional cyber security in the process. All the work was completed to budget, quality, and time, ready for the reopening of Swanage Railway to the public 2021 and the return of Eddystone locomotive, a classic 1946 West Country Class Bulleid Pacific No. 34028 after a threeyear refit. The commitment to using the best technology to full advantage has set Swanage Railway fair for this year’s fares and beyond. Peter Milford, Company Secretary at The Swanage Railway Company said “Keyfort worked with the railway to understand their quite specific requirements – incorporating 21st century IT with century old transport technology. The work has seen greatly enhanced resilience with fast secure connections from various locations to upgraded servers in remote data centres. Customers have noticed the difference with greatly improved online booking systems. Swanage Railway is delighted that the work has helped them to achieve Cyber Essentials accreditation in 2021.” www.keyfort.co.uk

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New Faces, New Places Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of Dorset Chamber

Seven new team members join Frettens

Dorset Chamber welcomes new Events Coordinator

Enhanced expand Marketing Team

Dorset Chamber are pleased to welcome Frankie Murphy to the team, bringing a wealth of experience in the events sector. Frankie will be overseeing our online and face to face events as well as supporting our Membership team. Say hi to Frankie at your next Chamber event!

Enhanced would like to give a warm welcome to Abi Saunders, their newest member of the marketing team. Abi has a background in website development and marketing and is passionate about creating captivating content whilst supporting business growth through marketing strategies.

Managing Partner Matt Fretten said: “As we continue to grow the business in all departments over the coming years, the latest recruits will enable us to meet our ambitious strategic plans.” Richard Ramshaw joins Commercial property team Hem Gujadhur joins the Corporate & Commercial team. Jason Hayter will work in the Dispute Resolution Team, assisting with an array of civil and commercial litigation matters. Yvette Whyte has joined the dispute team in Christchurch as a PA to support the expanding team and workload. Kelly Mead is an experienced Administrator whose time will be split between covering the reception in Ringwood and working as a PA for the firm. Lilly Hayward will work closely with the growing conveyancing team in Ringwood, providing administrative support to the teams based there. Olivia Gilbert is an Office Junior/Administrator, who was welcomed to our team in late September.

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Suttles Appoint New Sales Director

Lester Aldridge is delighted to welcome new Solicitor to their Private Client team

We are delighted to announce that Elliot Onaran has been promoted to Head of Business. In his new role, Elliot will take overall responsibility for Poole Audi, covering both the sales and aftersales departments.

Dave Penney has been appointed Sales Director for Suttle Stone Quarries. Dave has been a crucial member of the team for the past 7 years and is looking to maintain and grow Suttles’ impressive reputation within the construction industry, whilst encouraging growth through an increased period of material demand.

Magdalena Izabela Lipinska is an experienced Solicitor in the Tax, Trusts, Wills and Probate team. She also specialises in assisting clients with the management of their financial affairs either under a registered Power of Attorney or a Deputyship Order. Magdalena is also able to assist Polish clients in navigating through the English legal system.

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Affiliated Town Chambers Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester.

Bridport Chamber of Trade and Commerce - Bridport Business

www.bridportbusiness.org.uk A Voice and a Champion for businesses in Bridport. Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and supply the goods and services the town and surrounding area need to remain economically vibrant. Our vision is that the Chamber will represent and work with the business community and others to promote the town and increase prosperity for our members. Membership provides access to networking events, email updates, free online promotion and the chance to raise the profile of your business.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk The Shaftesbury Chamber has around 100 members from its two business parks and independent High Street businesses. They hold monthly networking meetings and are very active in the development of the town’s economy. Unlike many other towns, Christmas lights and activities are entirely run and paid for by Chamber members.

Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

www.sherbornechamber.co.uk The Sherborne Chamber of Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community. It has a membership in excess of 150. The Chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and creating a memorable experience for visitors to the town.

SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce

www.facebook.com/SturBiz The Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce was set up in 2018 and named SturBiz for simplicity. Its Mission is to promote and enhance Sturminster Newton and surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Swanage Information Centre won another award in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards and now holds a Gold and Bronze Award for Visitor Information Service of the Year. Swanage Town Council has funded and refurbished the Information Centre and four of the twelve toilet blocks in the town. It is great to see in this current climate investment in facilities that give a better visitor experience for people visiting Swanage.

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The Chamber has been supporting firms in Weymouth and Portland for 100 years. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges. #GetBusinessDone

Building a new workforce for understaffed construction sector Construction and building maintenance companies with staff shortages are being urged to utilise a trained workforce of previously unemployed people. Employability and skills provider BCHA has partnered with First4Training to upskill unemployed people over 16 with a comprehensive foundation level training package, including asbestos awareness, manual handling, workplace health & safety and working at heights. The training is part of BCHA’s The Way Forward programme, which was set up to offer support, coaching and skills to people impacted financially by the pandemic. BCHA’s Val Jefferies said: “We would like to hear from construction businesses in the BCP area looking to interview siteready ground workers, labourers, and builders’ mates. “We can provide motivated, trained, candidates free of charge, with zero recruitment costs.” www.bcha.org.uk 26

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Dorset Chamber strengthens board with high-calibre appointment Former Sunseeker and Lotus Cars chief executive Phil Popham has re-joined the board of Dorset Chamber.

He will help steer the county’s leading business support organisation forward after taking a non-executive director position. Phil previously spent two and half years on the chamber’s board from 2016 to 2018 during his time as chief executive of Poolebased luxury superyacht brand Sunseeker. He brings 35 years of experience, including executive roles at Jaguar Land Rover, and has recently launched his own consultancy supporting businesses with growth and transformation. Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “It a quite a coup to welcome Phil back to the board. “He brings exceptional experience, expertise and knowledge to an already strong team of talented and committed directors. “These are exciting times as the chamber continues to innovate, grow and adapt to support businesses as they drive economic growth and create jobs and wealth for the local community. “I’m sure Phil will play a major role as we move forward and it is absolutely brilliant to see him back.” Phil was chief executive of Sunseeker from 2014 to 2018 and then Lotus Cars from 2018 to 2021 where he was responsible for

driving major business transformations within both businesses. Prior to this he spent 14 years at Jaguar Land Rover where he was responsible for global marketing sales and service when the company oversaw a period of unprecedented growth. After leaving Lotus, he launched Phil Popham Consultancy in May of this year and recently renewed acquaintances with the chamber by leading a Business Transformation Programme. Phil said: “It is a great privilege to sit on the chamber’s board and support Dorset’s dynamic and diverse business community. “Clearly there has been a great deal of change in the world since I last served as a non-executive director and I’m looking forward to working with Ian and the board to make Dorset an even better place in which to do business.” Dorset Chamber – the voice of business in Dorset – has a 13-strong board, including its chief executive, president and chairman of its council of ambassadors. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/ about-us/board-council

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Dorset Chamber welcomes our New Members #GetBusinessDone

A3A Energy Ltd

B-PAK 360 Ltd

Dextra Group PLC

The Garden Room, 3A Springfield Road, Poole BH14 0LG 07773849899 www.a3aenergy.co.uk A3A ENERGY provides electric vehicle charging solutions for businesses, apartments, and destinations. We listen, offer impartial advice, and design solutions that meet your needs and give you peace of mind. We also offer charge-point IT management solutions and affordable aftercare packages. If you would like help transitioning to the e-mobility world, please drop us a line. Join the R-EVOLUTION® with A3A ENERGY

52 The Avenue, Bournemouth BH13 6LL 07909840426 www.bapk.com B-PAK is a global design and packaging services company for businesses. Specialising in supplying bespoke packaging solutions for the card and beauty/ cosmetics markets; our clients include a number of Fortune 100 companies such as T-Mobile, VERIZON Wireless and AMAZON.

Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, SP8 4PX 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk Dextra Group is the largest privately owned lighting business in the UK. Standard and bespoke product for many market sectors is designed and manufactured from its North Dorset base, distributed via its own fleet of vehicles and a recycling service offered to clients in line with WEEE legislation. An ongoing commitment to ‘Made in Britain’ and investment in the finest UK lighting manufacturing equipment available helps to boost the economy, promote innovation, reduce its carbon footprint and supply local jobs.

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What Lies Beneath 48 Latimer Road, Bournemouth BH91JZ 07861 699841 www.wlb-coaching.com Their mission is to empower people to move forward with purpose and vision. Have you reached the point where change needs to happen, this is non-negotiable? Sam Curtis is your coach. As an experienced NLP Coach and Therapist with determination to see people living their best lives, she helps people take back control of their mental health and move forward with passion.

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Yarway Group Suite 7, Heathcote Buildings, Nottingham NG1 3AA 07944386074 www.yarwaygroup.com Yarway Group one of the fastest growing training providers in the UK. We provide apprenticeships and training to upskill or reskill new and existing staff. We create a positive influence and impact on People, Places, and the planet

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It’s time to THINK BUS!

It’s easy to remember your carrier bag when shopping or enjoy your coffee from a re-usable cup. But taking the bus is a responsible choice too. Morebus believe that the same effort should be put into reducing unnecessary car journeys as reducing single-use plastics. If catching the bus is something new to you, or you haven’t done it in a while why not give our journey planner a try to find out what bus to catch and see how much Co2 you could save in comparison to driving a standard petrol car. Fuel prices have become more expensive recently too, so look out for our latest offer leaflet coming to a letter box near you with exclusive savings on mobile app tickets. Wherever you wish to go, we ask you to THINK BUS and be part of a bigger change for the future and reduce your carbon footprint. Whether you’re commuting alone in your car,

socialising with friends, going to your place of study, or just a day out, our bus services can take you to most of these things. If travelling with friends, we have group tickets available too. If you travel regularly, you can buy period passes or multi-day tickets on our app or if you would prefer to pay as you go, all our buses accept contactless payments.

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Taking the bus from Boscombe Library to Bournemouth Square will save 695g of CO2 – that’s the same as keeping a fridge running for 25 days!

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Taking the bus from The Pilot, Canford Heath to Poole bus station will save 641g of CO2 – that’s the same as keeping a lightbulb on for 181 hours!

Example trips and Co2 savings:

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Taking the bus from Winton Banks to Royal Bournemouth Hospital will save 1652g of CO2 – that’s the same as making 701 cups of tea!

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Taking the bus from Upper Parkstone Co-op (Ashley Road) to Bournemouth Square will save 886g of Co2 - which is the equivalent of charging your mobile 3752 times!

Wherever you wish to go, we ask you to THINK BUS and be part of a bigger change for the future and reduce your carbon footprint.

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Healthcare sector staffing challenges

Staffing remains the number one challenge for care home operators both in terms of cost and recruitment. The number of social care staff fell by 42,000 in the six months leading up to the end of October this year mainly due to the Government’s mandatory vaccination policy which impacted care home staff after it was introduced on 11 November, with providers raising fears they will lose 8% of workers because of the rule. Gaps in workforce data supplied by providers of social care services means there is uncertainty over the scale of the staffing shortages across this fragile sector. But this analysis does paint a bleak picture of a deepening crisis just as over-stretched care staff prepare for what is expected to be one of the sector’s most difficult winters. Mploy Healthcare aware of the difficulties in clients finding new staff and the costs involved, we are actively recruiting new staff to the industry that will go through our robust recruitment process including ID Checks, vaccination passports, referencing, weekly COVID checks and a DBS. They will attend our Care certificate training and moving and handling and can be offered to our clients as a temporary or permanent solution according to their needs. We pride ourselves on our motto ‘Proud to Care’ and as such try and offer a personal, bespoke, and comprehensive service to all our clients. Anne Banks, Regional Mploy Healthcare Director anne@mployhealthcare.com www.mploystaff.com

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What can you do to tackle racism in your business? The past couple of years have exposed in alarming ways just how much racism still pervades society and remains inherent in the national consciousness, institutions, and systems. Racial inequality is undeniable. To quote just a few examples from the UK: Unemployment levels are twice as high amongst black men than white men.1 Applicants with white-sounding names are called to interview far more often than applicants with Asian or African sounding names.2 Black women are still four times more likely than white women to die in pregnancy or childbirth in the UK, and women from Asian ethnic backgrounds face twice the risk. 3 In Dorset, which is less racially diverse than many other parts of the country, entrenched prejudices persist often simply because there is no minorities in the room to take offence or call it out. When confronted with difference, however, these prejudices can quickly come to the fore. It is striking that in the months following the Brexit vote incidents of hate crime across England and Wales increased by up to 100% with Dorset seeing the greatest increase!4 As businesses and employers, we have a responsibility to root out discriminatory practices and ensure that we comply with employment law and the Equality Act 2010. However, complying with the letter of the law doesn’t go anywhere near far enough in ensuring that all staff, clients, and customers feel valued and safe and that access to opportunity is equitable. It’s very easy to think, ‘we don’t have a problem with racism here’. Probably what you mean by that is there have been no reported or explicit incidents of racism in your workplace. But racism is not simply the easy-to-spot occurrences of aggressive discrimination or the use of racial slurs or terms, it is far more covert and often unconscious than that. The truth is, when dozens of people who all share the same biases join and form a business or organisation then their shared biases become part of the workplace culture, unwittingly baked into the structure of how things work. This is what is meant by structural, institutional, or systemic racism. There may not be conscious or malicious intent, but the norms which advantage some and disadvantage others persist unless we deliberately examine those systems, listen to other perspectives, and seek to be proactively anti-racist. So how can we address inequalities, promote fairness, and celebrate difference in our workplaces? Below I suggest three starting points to begin to transform our businesses into beacons of hope for a fairer world. Valuing Difference – Ensure representation at every level of your company A study at Columbia Business School gave teams the task of solving a murder mystery. In half the cases the groups were composed of four friends. The other half were composed of three friends and a stranger. The result? The teams with a stranger consistently and significantly outperformed the teams without one. They also found the task more cognitively demanding as they were forced to engage with different /company/dorset-chamber/

perspectives and think carefully to justify their own perspectives. They were enabled to see their own blind spots which in turn helped them collectively to find more effective solutions.5 Difference is good for us. Valuing rather than fearing difference is the beginning of change. Making sure that difference is represented at every level of your business is essential if you are going to grow. Engaging with difference – Listen to the lived experience of people of colour in your workplace. In any system which is inherently biased, minorities are likely to feel anxious about speaking up when they experience discrimination or microaggressions6. To survive, people have often learned to just ‘put up with’ some of the injustices they experience. (The same is true of women in a male-dominated context). Finding out how black, Asian or minority ethnic people feel daily in your workplace or context is essential to effect real, lasting change. But meaningful listening and learning is not a one-time thing and can only take place in a safe, or possibly anonymous, context in which people feel confident that their perspectives cannot and will not be used against them. Before such honest reflection can take place, you may well need to invest in some training. Challenging Indifference – Re-think your vision and values Inertia is the greatest barrier to change. “Where there is no vision the people perish,” wrote King Solomon in Proverbs 29. Change requires clarity of purpose and a coherent message that galvanises action and generates momentum. Two questions: a) How much focus and attention do you give to the ethos and values of your business? And b) Are those values in need of an update? In other words, do they firmly and unequivocally affirm the value of every human person, and do they translate into the everyday, living reality of your workplace? Change takes time, openness, and the willingness to have meaningful dialogue about these issues. We need to move beyond polarised soundbites on social media and commit to create positive working environments for all. Peter Radford is founder of Beyond This, is a speaker, trainer and author based in Dorset. He speaks and delivers training on human rights issues, effective leadership, and wellbeing in the workplace. www.peterradfordspeaker.com

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Social Media Trends to Watch Out For in 2022 It’s that time again, where social media managers everywhere are preparing their strategies and keeping an eye on what social media trends are going to be for 2022. • Is TikTok finally going to overtake Instagram? • Is organic engagement any better? • Where should we focus our attention from the new year? Here are 5 social media trends we expect to take shape from 2022… TikTok to become the world’s most popular social media platform? TikTok has consistently been the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide and has since surpassed 1 billion downloads. That made it the 7th most popular social network in the world. If you exclude messaging networks, TikTok is now the 4th most popular social media network after Instagram. The platform is based on a highly personalised content proposal system that helps brands gain exposure and connect with the right audience. In addition, it is about to introduce e-commerce and monetisation models. Now is certainly a good time to try and get to grips with the platform to see if it’s right for your business. Social media emerges as a shopping platform In 2020, Instagram launched the Shopping tab as a way for its users to explore new products. Facebook pushes retailers to use its built-in storefront and has simplified the process for uploading products and Pinterest uses buyable pins to promote items for sale. Live shopping could be a key commerce trend we’re expecting to see an increase in 2022 as Instagram and Facebook have their own live streaming features catering to both shoppers and retailers, allowing brands to link directly to the products they’re talking about. Influencer marketing continues to rise Influencer marketing has officially shifted from an experimental tactic to a foundational component of any viable social media strategy, and rightfully so. Influencer marketing helps build trust and community, and this trust goes a long way. Influencer marketing is up to 70% more effective

than traditional social media marketing. It seems all eyes are on creators in 2022. Beyond traditional influencers who amass large audiences and market to them on behalf of brands, a creator produces content on behalf of brands that addresses a specific need or target audience. Creators are influencers in their own right, and they’re in high demand after this year’s creator economy boom. They’ve been integral to helping businesses fill the gap when it comes to entertaining and relatable social content, especially on emerging platforms like TikTok. Consider influencer marketing to help you expand your existing content strategy. More spend, less Tracking Marketers in the U.S. have reportedly spent upwards of $50 billion on social media advertising this year, and that metric is only expected to increase for 2022. Paid social media is critical component of a strong strategy to break beyond the algorithmic limitations on organic content visibility, and this isn’t new. What is new, is that the consumer privacy landscape is changing. With the introduction of Apple’s iOS 14 advertising changes, which allow users to block the tracking of their online activity, paired with Google’s elimination of third-party cookie tracking, marketers have less data available to them, which makes it harder to track the results of social media ads. This is a win for consumer privacy, and a loss for marketing efficiency. With this said, we can expect to see brands and businesses experimenting with enhanced creative and new social media advertising platforms. Expect to see ads looking less like ads and more like regular content. With new ad formats and spending options, like Instagram Reels ads, Branded Content, and the rollout of ads on TikTok, successful ads will likely mirror successful organic content. Increased augmented reality options According to Social Media Today, searches for the keyword “social media AR” are up by 81% over the past 5 years. While some services have integrated augmented reality into their products – including Instagram, others have yet to explore what it has to offer. Over the next year, we are predicting that augmented reality is set to become more mainstream. Users can already create their own filters on Instagram which is great for brands. If you aren’t clued up on the potential of augmented reality, now is the time to get learning. Get planning Now is the perfect time to reflect on your current social media journey. From short-form vertical video content to social media advertising, consider these social media trends for 2022, and activate the ones that make most sense for your personal brand or business. www.southcoastsocial.com

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finance with Peter Harding

In uncertain times, ensure you’re in good financial health The Covid pandemic has reminded us all how unforeseen events can rock the lives and financial foundations of many families. One thing is clear, as we emerge from Lockdown, repaying the high costs of the pandemic is paramount in the mind of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. Tackle rising taxes Taxes are predicted to increase significantly, some allowances to remain frozen, with others expected to disappear altogether to help begin repaying the government’s mounting debt accumulated in tackling the pandemic. Top tip: Look carefully at how to make the most of the current tax and pension saving options, as by not doing so, many of these tax allowances can so easily go unused and become lost to you forever. Combat low savings rates: With interest rates remaining at a record low, keeping large amounts in a bank or building society leaves your savings exposed to being severely eroded over time by inflation as well as taxation. Top tip. Explore the many other ways available to help manage your money, but be careful, don’t leave yourself open to undue risk. Protect family well-being: The past 19 or so months has served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and with it, the need to protect ourselves and those around us to ensure well-being and peace of mind. Top tip: Check to ensure you have the right levels of life/critical illness protection in place and are taking the appropriate measures to preserve your hard-earned assets from the financially devasting impact Inheritance Tax can sometimes have on the legacy you wish to leave to your family. If any of these 3 points resonate with you, it’s worth acting today. To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or inheritance tax planning, contact Peter Harding Wealth Management on 01202 830730 or email peterhardingwm@sjpp.co.uk. Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd. www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

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Compliance made easy No matter what sector your business is in, you will have key regulations that you must comply with. Compliance can often be viewed as ‘dull but essential’ but is, in reality, super-important – like fire safety, environmental health and trading standards. Well, how do you manage them? If you tackle each one separately with a different regulatory agency, you’re almost certainly missing out on a more efficient way of doing things. It’s called a Primary Authority partnership. As a scheme, Primary Authority has been in operation for more than a decade, helping businesses across the country to get accurate, consistent regulatory advice that makes compliance simpler and easier. There are lots of benefits, that ultimately mean you’ll get more time back to work on growing your business: • Receiving all your regulatory support in one place • Having a single point of contact for enquiries, with agreed response times • Access to assured, professional and tailored regulatory advice • Support with complaint monitoring to identify trends • Developing a positive and collaborative relationship with local regulators You can form a Primary Authority partnership regardless of whether you’re a sole trader operating in one local authority area, or a larger regional or national company trading across multiple local authority areas, or if you only trade online. In any case, you can benefit from the scheme. Businesses that operate as part of a group, such as trade

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associations and franchises, can also benefit from entering a Primary Authority partnership. So how do they work? Many people will not have heard of the term Primary Authority let alone know how they can help their business. Originally launched in 2009 to help businesses with sites located in multiple areas, the scheme was expanded in 2017 meaning that any business can now participate in Primary Authority. So if you are just starting out in business, this means you can make sure you get it right from the outset, meaning you can invest with confidence in products, practices and procedures, safe in the knowledge that the resources you devote to compliance are well spent. Let’s consider some of the benefits of forming a Primary Authority partnership a bit more. Firstly, it gives you the confidence that your business is operating within the law. The introduction of new legislation is a regular occurrence and can have farreaching implications for businesses. The example of Natasha’s Law earlier this year is a good example of this, which requires food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods prepackaged for direct sale on the premises. In addition to specific advice, a Primary Authority partnership also gives you a single point of contact for any regulatory queries that relate to your business, meaning you have one relationship to manage instead of what could four or five. This can help your business to cut down on red tape, reducing inspection times and reducing cost and confusion

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caused by conflicting advice whilst also helping you to build a positive, collaborative relationship with local regulatory services. Dorset Council has been successfully offering and running the Primary Authority partnership scheme with the likes of Kondor, Fladden Fishing and Hobby Craft – names you may very well recognise – underlining that it really can apply to any type of business. As a service, they have a team of specialist officers who cover a wide range of regulatory disciplines covering areas such as health and safety, food safety and food standards, licensing, agriculture, and product safety. Advice can be provided on a reactive basis, for example in relation to a business query, or on a proactive basis, where your business may want input into a review of a particular process. For information about how Primary Authority can help your business or to speak to a member of the Dorset Council team, visit: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/ primary-authority-partnerships www.dorsetlep.co.uk

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International Trade Updates Changes when moving goods in and out of the UK from 1st January 2022 At 12.01am on 1st January 2022, additional rules and procedures have come into force that will affect all UK importers and exporters moving goods between the EU and beyond. Dorset Chamber are at the forefront of supporting businesses navigating these changes. We are here to ensure businesses remain in the know with what to expect, and more importantly, how to prepare your business. What has changed include: The end of delayed declarations: From the 1st January 2021, importers were allowed 175 days before the full (supplementary) import declaration needed to be submitted, VAT and duty (if any) to be paid. Rules of Origin: From the 1st January 2021, the EU and UK customs authorities agreed that they would not request proof of origin for goods. This changed on 1st January 2022. All exporters and importers must be able to prove the original manufacturing country for the goods they are shipping. Furthermore, they will be able to retrospectively request proof for goods that were shipped during 2021. REX – Invoice Statements – Declaration of Origin: If you are importing goods into the UK from a country or bloc with whom we have a free trade agreement (FTA), your overseas supplier

will need to declare the goods originated in their country. Each FTA will have an official notification in the documentation. It could be a statement on the invoice, a Certificate of Origin, a preferential trade certificate, a supplier’s declaration, a trusted trader status (Registered Exporter (REX), Approved Exporter (AE) or Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)) or the goods originate in a GSP country. Whatever it is, you as the importer of record must show HMRC that you have done sufficient due diligence to prove the goods you are importing meet FTA preference rules. As this is a new chapter in our relationship with the EU, from 1st January 2022 all suppliers from Europe must have a REX authorisation. The REX registered number must be shown on their Commercial Invoice for the goods to enter the UK duty free. Any goods arriving at the UK customs border point without the REX authorisation number will have an import duty charge if the products’ commodity code carries duty. It is important that all businesses bring this to the attention of all their EU suppliers. It is very easy to get REX authorisation and it is free. UK companies exporting to the EU should continue to put the officially worded origin

declaration on their commercial invoices. For the rest of the world UK-EUR1 preferential trade certificates, Certificates of Origin, invoice statement declarations, long term supplier’s declarations or a trusted trader status (REX, AE, AEO) etc will be used to prove origin. Products of Animal Origin (POAO), Sanitary and Phytosanitary products: Sanitary products are for animal health, and certification is required to determine the health of the animals. A Phytosanitary certificate is for Plants and Fauna. These are referred to as SPS checks. POAO relates mainly to the food chain sector, however it also includes other industry sectors such as products from leather, gelatine, etc. From 1st January 2022, UK importers of Products of Animal Origin, animal by-products, high-risk food, and feed not of animal origin, must pre-notify UK import authorities of incoming consignments. Shipments coming from the EU or European Economic Area must pre-notify UK import authorities before the consignment is due to arrive in Great Britain. Exporting POAO from the EU to UK From 1st January 2022, an Export Health Certificate (EHC) will be required for exports of POAO from the EU into the UK. EU exporters must be registered on TRACES NT (TNT) to apply for an EHC. TRACES NT is the European Commission’s digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements. Importing POAO into the UK

From 1st January 2022, UK importers must be registered with IPAFFS (Import of Products, Animals, Food, and Feed System) and are responsible for the import. They must have a UK address and are responsible for submitting the pre-notification of incoming consignments with the attached EHC via IPAFFS before the consignment is due to arrive. IPAFFS is a web-based service used to notify UK authorities of imports of live animals, their products, and germplasm.

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Everything you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages We are fortunate to live and work in one of the UKs most beautiful locations. People want to live, work and holiday by our wonderful beaches. Couple this with the recent property price boom, and it’s understandable why the buyto-let market is as busy as it is; showing no sign of slowing. BTL mortgages are used on properties which are being bought to rent out to a tenant. The owner of the property becomes the landlord. Most BTL mortgages are interest only, with the capital debt being payable at the end of the mortgage. Owning a BTL might be the first time that you receive income that is not taxed at source. You will likely need to complete selfassessment tax returns every year. You can register for this through HMRC. You will need to keep records of income and expenditure. Some expenses will be deductible against income and/or CGT. Income tax arises on the net rents each year, at 20% for basic rate taxpayers and 40% for higher rate taxpayers. CGT is only relevant if the BTL is sold for a profit. Main residence relief will not exempt the gain from tax as this is a property you will not have lived in. The annual exemption will reduce the taxable gain, but the profit on sale will be taxed at 18% and or 28%, again depending on your rate status for the tax year of that disposal. Take advice on whether it’s best to hold your BTL in your own name, or in a company name which you own. There are tax advantages to using a company structure, but this will add a level of paperwork and annual compliance. If you’re looking to purchase a BTL, please get in touch. We offer a free initial appointment for all new clients. Jen Smith, Conveyancing Executive 01202 499255 | jsmith@frettens.co.uk www.frettens.co.uk

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One World Express announces partnership with OnBuy One World Express has announced a new partnership with the UK eCommerce marketplace, OnBuy. The global logistics firm will provide logistical solutions to OnBuy’s 11,000 UK-based online retailers. The partnership will allow OnBuy retailers to download their orders into One World Express’ system and ship exclusively with the logistics provider. Retailers will also enjoy access to One World Express’ sophisticated logistics software, including SmartTrack, to help them provide an efficient and transparent courier service to customers. One World Express is currently providing OnBuy retailers with domestic courier solutions. Furthermore, One World Express has pledged to extend its support to OnBuy to facilitate its imminent plans to expand into international markets. Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express, said: “This partnership is another exciting step for One World Express. We are delighted that our services will help to facilitate the growth of promising UK-based eCommerce retailers. “OnBuy is such an exciting business, and I am thrilled that One World Express is able to support its domestic and international growth. I can’t wait to see the progress that the marketplace, and its retailers, will enjoy over the next few years.

Cas Paton, Founder and CEO of OnBuy, said: “We greatly value our existing pool of retailers and customers; and we are delighted that this partnership with One World Express will be able to further enhance our services by providing them with superior courier solutions. “This is just the beginning. OnBuy has its sights set on the international stage – and with the support and expertise of One World Express behind us, we expect to see some very exciting developments over the coming years.” One World Express’ logistics solutions is now available to OnBuy’s online retailers. www.onbuy.com

Trethowans named in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 Trethowans has been named in The Times Best Law Firms 2022, a list of the top 200 law firms in England and Wales that the newspaper compiles annually. The Times Best Law Firms 2022 is put together by Statista, an international market research company. Every year it surveys solicitors in England and Wales, asking for their recommendations on the best law firms in 26 categories covering business, public and private client services. Respondents can vote only once and are not allowed to choose their own law firm. Trethowans’ Managing Partner, Mike Watson, said: “Statista surveyed nearly 5,000 lawyers, so for our firm to be regarded so highly by our peers and celebrated in such a prestigious, nationally recognised listing is an outstanding achievement. “This is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team at Trethowans, who have all pulled together during these challenging times to ensure our clients receive a first-class service of exceptional quality. I’d like to congratulate our amazing /company/dorset-chamber/

team and thank them for all their hard work.” In November 2021, Trethowans was also recognised in the Legal 500 – a research and ranking publication renowned throughout the legal industry. It was commended for its services across a wide range of sectors including corporate and commercial, employment and tax. www.trethowans.com

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Global Rainbow hailed a ‘shining success’ as thousands share online Having lit up the night sky over Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch for three nights last month, the Global Rainbow has been hailed a ‘shining success’ for the BCP region. American artist Yvette Mattern’s renowned light art installation was hosted by Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, as a beacon of hope for the future and a signal of the venue’s resilience as it builds back from the dark days of the pandemic. “As an expression of optimism and a signal of the way forward, Global Rainbow was a shining success,” says Tim Colegate, Head of Programming at Lighthouse. “Thanks to funding from BCP Council with the support of the Garfield Weston Foundation and Poole BID, as well as sponsorship from HSBC UK, we have been able to host a dramatic and entirely

positive cultural experience that focusses on how the arts can give us all a lift. “And the community has responded in the most amazing and creative way, sharing photos and stories on social media in their thousands.” In the five days from the first test transmissions, Lighthouse reported its Facebook page likes had rocketed by more than 700% and views of its Facebook page were up by more than 500%, reaching well over 140,000 people. Global Rainbow made the news on BBC TV and radio, even attracting reports of ‘unexplained lights in the sky’ from the Isle of Wight and a competition to photograph the laser lights the furthest from Poole was won by a social media follower on the Isle of Wight. Global Rainbow is a large-scale public art light installation that beams seven rays of laser light to represent the colour spectrum of a natural rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet – and create a natural perspective horizon arc, like that of a rainbow. It has been seen previously in major cities including London, New York, Berlin, Tokyo and Toronto, and was hosted by Lighthouse as part of its autumn reopening programme helping to keep a spotlight on Poole. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Impressive New Esports Facilities Open at Bournemouth & Poole College Esports, once the hobby of a minority, has become a fast-growing global industry that offers a wide range of employment opportunities and contributes a huge amount to the global economy. In response to this, Bournemouth & Poole College have invested in brand new Esports facilities for students on the newly introduced Esports course. The new facilities are impressive to say the least – a brand new suite of state-of-the-art gaming computers sit in a bespoke painted room designed to play the perfect home to our Esports team – The BPC Buccaneers. High-tech gaming chairs, keyboards and controllers are among the specific equipment available for use by students on the course. Steve Bell, Learning Manager for Digital Creative Media, said, “Offering courses that reflect the latest industry developments and significant growth areas means that our students can benefit from the best possible start to their careers. Facilities like our Esports room and gaming arena really set us apart from other providers and gives an excellent learning environment for students on the Esports course.” “We encourage anyone interested in Esports to visit the facilities to see them for themselves. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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Dates for your diary! We know you “focus on protection” for your workplace every day but here are some special dates that we believe you will find interesting and beneficial: 1st to 7th February is Tinnitus Awareness Week. Tower will team up with the British Safety Industry Federation to explain “Listen Today, Hear Tomorrow!” 7th April is World Health Day. Foot Health Week runs from 12th to 18th April. Good safety footwear can limit musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) which account for a lot of lost working days. Did you know some PPE workwear includes UV protection? 3rd to 9th May is Sun Awareness Week! World Hand Hygiene Day is on 5th May. The right glove (PPE) is important, and we’ve all got used to using more sanitiser nowadays – Tower can help with both. Hard hat awareness week falls mid-June – Tower have a guide on caring for safety helmets. Ladies PPE workwear is in the Tower catalogue, and we’ll draw special attention to it on 23rd June when it’s Women in Engineering Day. 1st August is World Lung Cancer Day. I’m one of several Tower people specially trained in the fitting of respirators. Global Handwashing Day is 15th October. Speak to Tower for soap, paper towel and sanitiser solutions. In November it’s Road Safety Week. We have hi-vis garments available. If you plan to use one of these awareness days or weeks to help engagement in safety in your workplace, please contact me directly and I will be happy to help. Mark Dowling | Divisional Managing Director mark.dowling@towersupplies.com www.towersupplies.com

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Mploy open in Southampton Mploy Staffing Solutions are very pleased to announce that their newly opened office in the heart of Totton is fully operational. The office was opened in early 2021 with the objective of bringing Mploy’s unique brand of recruitment to the Southampton market and beyond. The operation is headed up by Ross Aubin a specialist in Commercial, Industrial and Digital & Marketing recruitment; Ross previously worked for 5 years in our Christchurch office so is well placed to sprinkle the Mploy magic on the local Southampton populous. Ross is supported by Karolina Michalska who focuses on the attraction and retention of candidates, the allocation of assignments, client relationships and compliance. Karolina works

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very closely with the newest addition to the team, Tina, who looks after candidate registrations, administrative tasks and compliance. Mploy’s Regional Sales Executive, Petra Francisco provides business development support to the office and has a wealth of experience and contacts in the local marketplace. Since opening, the office has already gained an impressive client base; they are pleased to be working with some prestigious brands who have their operations and distribution centres in the local area.

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The office growth has already been phenomenal, and it’s all thanks to the hard work of the fantastic team! The Mploy team are excited by what 2022 has in store for our Southampton office and they look forward to meeting more of the local client and candidate population. Whether you are looking for work or have a requirement for staff, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ross or the team as they are ready and waiting to help. www.mploystaff.com

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A good way to support your employees’ financial wellbeing Most workplaces are tuned into wellbeing relating to emotional and physical welfare, but increasingly employers are acknowledging that financial health is just as important. Studies show that 13-17% of salary costs arise from the impact of poor financial health. Independent research demonstrates that 1 in 3 people list financial worries as their top ranked concern. Figures from the Bank of England demonstrate that nearly 17million UK adults have less than £100 in savings. It’s therefore easy to understand why those unexpected financial shocks, like the 46

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washing machine breaking down or higher than usual MOT costs, become that much more difficult to manage. Small changes in the way people manage their money can make a huge different to their financial wellbeing. Whether the focus is building a nest egg for a short-term aim, home improvements or simply benefitting from the peace of mind that comes with improved financial stability, MONEY@WORK can help. /company/dorset-chamber/

MONEY@WORK is a free workplace initiative offering employees access to affordable loans and savings straight from their salary. Partnering with MONEY@WORK will help: • Build financial resilience in the workplace • Improve access to affordable, ethical lending that supports local communities • Retain staff, boost engagement, and maximise workplace productivity www.moneyatwork.org.uk

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Chamber on a mission at AGM

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Dorset Chamber unveiled an ambitious new ‘declaration of intent’ at its annual meeting to reflect business’ valuable role in society. Its new mission statement – Enabling better lives through business – comes as it continues to provide support for firms but also focus on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. Chief executive Ian Girling announced the new vision at the end of the annual meeting at the Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth in December 2021. It was launched after president Caron Khan and vice-president Tony Brown were both re-elected for second terms in office. Ian said: “We want to recognise the incredibly important role business plays in society. “Business isn’t all about making big profits for shareholders, it’s not about exploiting people to make money or all about dividends.

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“Business helps finance our health service, our welfare system and education. Business provides opportunities for people, it supports the charitable sector and provides opportunities for individuals to lead happy and fulfilled lives. “We have been thinking bigger than the usual mission statements and wanted our vision to reflect the critical role business plays in society and how we want to contribute.” The annual meeting heard how the chamber – the county’s voice of business – would continue to focus on mental health and wellbeing, including its trailblazing Got Your Six and Menopause in the workplace campaigns. It will also help businesses focus on ESG, including net zero and sustainability, and connect with more young people – including

new apprenticeship awards for 2022. Caron praised businesses for their perseverance, ambition, resilience and willingness to evolve in the face of the pandemic. She added that there was a great future to look forward to as ‘forward thinking, taboo smashing’ business leaders. The annual meeting was also told that Theresa Higgins had been promoted to chief operating officer and that Frankie Murphy had been appointed as the chamber’s new events co-ordinator. Dorset Chamber – the county’s leading business support organisation – has nearly 700 members. www.dorsetchamber.co.uk

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Inspiring local GP toughs it out to raise over £3K for YMCA Bournemouth YMCA Bournemouth are extremely proud and grateful to work with local partners in our quest to help those in need locally. The ‘helping those less fortunate than ourselves’ story includes so many people working together, including the Health Bus, NHS Mental Health Support, YMCA and local Practitioners. YMCA Senior Operations Manager, Martin Stockley said, “Locally, and nationally, there are numerous organisations and charities that are simply focused on making a positive difference to people’s lives. We never forget however, that behind these groups there are inspiring and passionate individuals that really do make a difference. Thank you never seems enough, but each success and each live turned around is the reward we all celebrate and seek.” Russell Betts has worked as a GP partner in Bournemouth for 18 years and is a GP Trainer. One of his colleagues delivers a weekly clinic with the Health Bus in Bournemouth and is a local inspiration to Russell. Russell said, “He has a truly selfless manner and seems to genuinely thrive of the work he does with the homeless, coming back from a clinic full of enthusiasm and positive energy, it made me want to do more to help out in some way.” Russell has always enjoyed long distance events and during lock down in 2020 signed up for the Ultraman Triathlon distance event in

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Castellon de la plana in Spain. He was the only British entrant among 21 other competitors. Russell continued, “It was a gruelling few days. Day one was a 10km swim and 140km cycle, day two 280km on the bike then a double Marathon on day three.” Russell was pleased with his result, completing it in 30 hours. “I really enjoyed the swim and bike ride; the scenery was beautiful and the weather good. The first marathon was OK but to be honest the last 20km of the 2nd marathon were really tough, my legs were screaming with every step

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thinking of the sponsorship and those in difficulty every day of their lives, this helped inspire me to get through the dark moments.”. YMCA Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch work tirelessly to help those who are also toughing it out and are so proud and thankful to have people like Russell help raise invaluable support. This is turn means that YMCA can deliver more services/programmes to those in need, ensuring that all can thrive for a lasting and positive future in our local communities. www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

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Car Review: ŠKODA ENYAQ iV June 2021 heralded the arrival of ŠKODA’s first fully electric car: the ENYAQ iV promised to be a fresh new take on technology, performance, and environmental responsibility. This large, practical, family-friendly SUV was an immediate success, and has already been named ‘Car of the Year’ by a whopping four different industry titles, including What Car?. It’s safe to say, then, that the ENYAQ iV has been met with a very positive response, so I was excited to review it. Let’s dive in! An electric future Firstly, some introductions. The ENYAQ iV is not just ŠKODA’s first bespoke electric car, but the battery is also integrated into the floor to give the occupants generous interior space and improved handling. The model launched with its ‘Purrs electric, grrrs attitude’ campaign, which sets out its stall as a car with two very different sides – an eco-conscious persona with dynamic design. It also marks the start of a new naming convention whereby its electric cars will begin with the letter E. Head-turning looks As the ‘grrrs attitude’ part of the campaign intends to prove, the ENYAQ iV shows that eco-friendly doesn’t mean compromising on looks. Far from it! I love the look of the ENYAQ iV – from its distinctively shaped bonnet to its confidence stance, it really makes an impression. All the range The ENYAQ iV is certainly a car that goes the distance – it’s available in the UK with two battery size options: 62kWh and 82kWh – with the latter delivering a WLTP driving range of up to 331 miles. In the real world, that’s about 260 miles, but it much depends on conditions and driving style. It can also be rapid-DCcharged to 80% in as little as 38 minutes.

Room for all the family If you’re looking for an electric car for you and your family, the ENYAQ iV is definitely a contender. It’s slightly smaller than its KODIAQ stablemate, but still boasts ample space and an impressive 585-litre boot. What’s more, you can create a loungelike feel in the cabin, with a choice of design packs – you could go for the luxurious ‘Suite’ design pack, which comes with decadent black leather and piano black décor panels, but the ‘Lounge’ pack gets the nod from me. The grey leather with mustard yellow stitching instantly makes you feel at home! The ENYAQ iV is also packed with handy features. It has all the tech and connectivity you need, with ŠKODA Connect and a handy 13-inch navigation screen. I’m a big fan of the Remote Air Conditioning feature – where you can schedule the air con at a specific time, so you’ll always head off in comfort. Perfect for these brisk winter mornings! Safety first The ENYAQ iV doesn’t do things by halves, and as well as achieving the maximum fivestar Euro NCAP safety rating, it also got the best result ever recorded, with 94%

for the protection of adult passengers and 89% for children. Can’t argue with that! Summary It’s safe to say that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this new model, and now I’ve had time to test it out, I can confirm it gets a firm thumbs up! I like all of the trims, but for that extra sportiness, the top-of-the-range ENYAQ iV 80x gets my vote – thanks to its two electric motors with a combined output of 195 kW and all-wheel drive, meaning no adventure is off limits. Sound like the car for you? Find out more and book a test drive to experience it for yourself. www.hendy.co.uk/skoda/new-cars/new-enyaq

Dorset Mind return as Official Charity Partner at Bournemouth 7s 2022 Bournemouth 7s are incredibly excited to announce that Dorset Mind will be returning as their Official Charity Partner for Bournemouth 7s Festival 2022. Dorset Mind are a local charity that educates, challenges mental health stigma and inequality, and promotes recovery by empowering individuals to develop resilience. The team at Dorset Mind aim to develop and improve positive mental wellbeing for everyone and do so by offering a range of safe, wellbeing support services that can be tailored and mixed to meet the needs of an individual. Callie Worth, Commercial Manager at Bournemouth 7s said “We feel immensely proud to be involved with an amazing charity such as Dorset Mind and look forward to working on another partnership ahead of Bournemouth 7s Festival 2022”. www.bournemouth7s.com more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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DORSET CHAMBER’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9th December 2021

AT THE MARSHAM COURT HOTEL Tony Brown Vice President, Caron Khan President & Ian Girling Cheif Executive

Frances Fawcett & Linda Middleton-Jones of International Trade Matters

Caron Khan Dorset Chamber President

Stephen Mills Honorary Treasurer, Matthew Fretten Honorary Solicitor & Lesley Keets Non-Executive Director

Dorset Chamber Council of Ambassadors

Tom Clark or Eazy Gardens & Theresa Higgins of Dorset Chamber

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Danielle Brand of World First UK, Sam Curtis of What Lies Beneath & Kimberley Davies of Trethowans

Dorset Chamber Board

Paul Hackett of Image Rebublic & Hayley Moore of Dorset Chamber

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Tony Brown of Y-Not Finance & Lee Jones of First Local Services

Mike Harrison & Helen Ferris of Bournemouth Highcliff Marriot Hotel

PRESIDENT’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Heather Ashley of Ashley Property Group, Vivian Allen of DorPIP, Lee Van Hoyland & Simon Bignell of Lewis & Co

9th December 2021

AT THE MARSHAM COURT HOTEL SPONSORED BY DEEPSOUTH MEDIA

Aaron Keith & Niall Harper of Sentinel

Tammy Dimond, Andrew Keel & Theresa Osborne of BlueSky Financial Planning

Ryan Hughes of Marsham Court Hotel & Claudine Cross of JRS Training

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Clever Software Group Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

Bespoke software development company Clever Software Group has recently celebrated their 5th birthday and most successful year to date. Based in Ringwood, Clever Software Group was founded in December 2016 by Company Director and self-taught software developer Andrew Matthews. With sixteen years’ experience already working in the software development industry, firstly as a computer programmer and then at the helm of a Bournemouth software company, Andrew set out to create a new business that crafts cleverly simple business software. Since starting as a team of two, the company is now proud to employ sixteen team of expert software specialists and has a valued client base in Dorset and across the UK in sectors from aviation and architecture to retail and public information services. Clever Software Group has experienced incredible growth year on year since its inception; in 2021 alone, the company doubled in size. Company Director Andrew comments: “I’m thrilled to have reached this milestone and in a short space of five years, we’ve achieved so much. We were proud to emerge from last year with our most successful year to date, which is absolute testament to how our team have embraced and conquered new challenges. It’s never been more vital to be forward thinking to keep our clients ahead of the curve.” Building long term software partnerships has always been a key focus of Clever 54

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Software Group and the company are proud to still be working with their very first two clients as well as enabling a range of leading providers to drive positive change with bespoke business software. The custommade software projects are always exciting and varied, including everything from a Cloud based solution using IoT tech for the remote monitoring of assets, to the creation of full practice management systems. Andrew prides his team on technical excellence and extensive skill set. Clever Software Group’s team of expert software developers undertake meticulous research to understand client’s working practices and how they can use their technical expertise to create digital solutions. “Taking care of the difficult has been our motto for some time. I’ve always set out to create super smart software that solves business issues and creates greater efficiencies. We look after the technical aspect of developing a new business software system as well as guiding our clients through the process in a way that works for them. While we all have our own skill set, our team are united in loving the power of technology. Some of our greatest successes have been when we’ve been able to introduce real technical innovation into our client’s businesses to help them revolutionise the way they work.” /company/dorset-chamber/

As a self-taught software developer, it’s incredibly important to Andrew to offer opportunities to those with a flair and passion for coding. Andrew comments: “In 2018 we recruited our first Apprentices, one of whom is a significant part of our software development team today. I’m always interested to hear from budding programmers who have taught themselves to code; there’s nothing like it to really learn the art of problem solving. My first foray into computer programming came in the early 90s when computers were like gold dust and I was lucky enough at school to have a go on one of the BBC Micros, which were built by Acorn Computers for the BBC Computer Literacy Project. I’ll never forget that incredible feeling of seeing my code fix a broken tool. That fascination with the power of technology has stayed with me and grown ten-fold.” Three office moves, one rebrand and a pandemic later, the software company has come a long way. Looking forward into 2022, the team are excited to start work with some fantastic local brands and launch some pioneering projects. “We look forward to building on our software partnerships with our wonderful clients, working with new businesses in the local Dorset community and expanding our software team further.” www.cleversoftwaregroup.com

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Dorset Chamber Events Date

To book events please go to www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events

Event

Time

Venue

Price (+VAT)

Simply Networking Online

08:50 – 10:30

ONLINE (zoom)

Members Only | Free

Simply Networking Live

08.00 - 09.30

Breeze Suzuki, Poole

Members Only | Free

Feb

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Sponsored by Breeze Motor Group

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International Training Diary Date

Event

Time

Venue

Price (+VAT)

Export Documentation

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

Understanding Exporting

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

Methods of Payment

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

How to Complete Customs Declarations

09:00 – 02.00

ONLINE (zoom)

£280 +VAT for Members £340 +VAT for Non-Members

Documentary Letters of Credit

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

Agents and Distributors

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

Preference Rules of Origin

09:30 – 12.30

ONLINE (zoom)

£170 +VAT for Members £215 +VAT for Non-Members

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Feb

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Accountants & Tax Advisors

Air Conditioning

Brewery

AIMS Accountants, Broadstone 01202 603905 www.aims.co.uk/accountants/tim-daunt/

Draper Ventilation Ltd, Dorchester 01202 797151 www.drapervent.com

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Blandford St Mary 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk

Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk

Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited, Wimborne 01202 891772 www.umc-ac.com

Pure Milk Vodka Ltd, Beaminster 01308 868844 www.blackcow.co.uk

Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk Azets, Bournemouth 02380 247070 www.azets.co.uk Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net

Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk

Bournemouth Property Association, Bournemouth 01202 204717 www.bpa-online.co.uk

QP Architecture, Christchurch 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com

Poole BID, Poole 01202308800 www.poolebid.com

Vizarc3d Ltd, Blandford Forum 07598460476, vizarc3d.co.uk

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

Certius Professional Services Limited, Poole 08006 890794 www.certius.co.uk

Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Enrich Accounting Ltd, Bournemouth 07403 407455 www.enrichaccounting.co.uk

Audio Visual Equipment

Frost and Company, Dorchester 01202 840225 www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants, Verwood 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk

MVS Audio Visual, Wimborne 01202 861696 www.mvsav.co.uk Walcom Integration Ltd, Bournemouth 08000 487384 www.walcomintegration.com

Aviation

Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com

DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk

Hunts Accountants Limited, SHERBORNE 01935 815008 www.huntsaccountants.co.uk

FGP Systems ltd, Weymouth 01305 773638 www.fgpltd.co.uk

Inspire Professional Services Limited, Poole 01202 717867 www.inspireaccountants.co.uk

Global Dynamic Support Ltd, Wimborne 01245 475360 www.global-dynamic-support.com

Mawgan Accounting, Wimborne 01202 022938 www.mawganaccounting.co.uk Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk

Think Research, Poole 01202 765654 www.think.aero

Banking Barclays, Bournemouth 07990 081947,

MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.co.uk

HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk

J.P.Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

On The Spot Accountants, Lymington 07973 939228 www.onthespottax.co.uk

Bars & Restaurants

PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Rubi CRM, Leeds 01133226555, Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk SJT Accounts Ltd, Bournemouth 07855 295280 www.sjtaccountsltd.com Smith and Williamson, Southampton 02380 827600 www.smithandwilliamson.com TC Filer Knapper LLP, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants, Wimborne 01202 875900 www.wardgoodman.co.uk

Business Associations

Maison Sax, Poole 01202612150 www.maisonsax.com Rubyz Cabaret Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 016016 www.rubyzcabaret.co.uk

Bookkeeping and Payroll Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com Ookkee, Poole 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Branding & Design Amadoo, Poole 01202287807 www.amadoo.co.uk Becks Neale Designer & Brand Consultant, Ferndown 01202 973017 www.becksneale.co.uk The Crop - Brand consultancy, Bournemouth 07575 358644 www.thecrop.co Workwear Pro Direct, Chard 01460 298615 www.workwearprodirect.com

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7PM2 Coaching Mentoring & Training, Bournemouth 01202 070372 www.7PM2.com

Selfless Leadership Ltd, Poole 07712 468338 www.selflessleadership.co.uk SGS United Kingdom Ltd, Ellesmere Port 01276 697715 www.sgs.co.uk Sheridan Lake Associates, Christchurch 07831 310613 www.coachingmentoring.co.uk Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk SME Assistance - Simon Rigby, Tarrant Monkton 07590 673704 www.smeassistance.co.uk The Arts Development Company, Dorchester 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk

Amiri Construction, Christchurch 01202 331615 www.amiriconstruction.co.uk

The Change Agent Ltd, Bournemouth 07990 514537 www.thechangeagent.me

Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com

The Curious Companions, Dorchester 01305542066 www.thecuriouscompanions.co.uk

Be Astute Limited, Frome 01373 837331 www.be-astute.co.uk Brian G Ford FCA, Ringwood 01425 472749, CryoShower, Swanage 07532 889488 www.cryoshower.co.uk David McDonald Consulting Ltd, Bournemouth 07872 407548 www.vistage.co.uk/david.mcdonald

Traction Six, Broadstone 02033 849785 www.tractionsix.co.uk Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk Verace Business Assistance, Poole 07467 952352 www.veraceba.com Wessex Ventures Limited, Ferndown 07768 703809 www.wessexventures.com

DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk

Yarway Group, Nottingham 01157845774 www.yarwaygroup.com

Dorset Business Consultants Ltd, Poole 07850 937400, DorsetBusinessConsultants.co.uk

Business Process Automation

Dorset Business Mentors, Dorchester 01202 607530 www.dormen.org.uk

Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com

Engage for Change, Dorchester 07710130755 www.engageforchange.com/

Business Recovery & Insolvency

HANTEC SYSTEMS LIMITED, Eastleigh 023 8166 1995 www.hantec.co.uk

Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 551193 www.antonybatty.com

Insight6 - Dorset, Salisbury 07887 554898 www.insight6.com/dorset

Even Keel Solutions Limited, Bournemouth 01202237337 www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk

J R L Coaching and Consulting, Bournemouth 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk

Portland Business & Financial Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 712810 www.portbfs.co.uk

Kickr Business Strategy and Communications, Bournemouth 07309925005/07366696 www.kickr.uk

Verulam Advisory, Bournemouth 01202 941475 www.verulamadvisory.co.uk

KIMCO, Wimborne 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/

Business Support Delivery Partners

Liaise Limited, Bournemouth 07823 451953,

GetSet for Growth, Bournemouth 0800 7560811 www.getsetforgrowth.com/east-dorset

Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, ,

Business Support Services

Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk

Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk

Quay Development Coaching, Poole 01202 690415 www.quaydevelopmentcoaching.com Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com

Convoy Community Ltd, Twickenham 07773 696858, convoycommunity.com/ Flexible Project Management, Broadstone 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Gradient (Europe) Ltd, Bournemouth 07595 264368 www.gradient.uk.com

BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk

Janus Programme & Project Management, Dorchester 07582 415346 www.janusppm.co.uk

CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org

Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk

Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk

Saline, Poole 07791 902632 www.salinemarine.co.uk

Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Signature Office Support, Wareham 07909 042262 www.signatureofficesupport.co.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk What Lies Beneath, Somerton 07861 699841 www.wlb-coaching.com

Car Parking Britannia Parking Group LTD, Poole 01202 555888 www.britpark.com

Care Good Oaks East Dorset, Christchurch 01202 065261 www.goodoakshomecare. co.uk/eastdorset/ Luxurycare Group Limited, Bournemouth 01202292796 www.luxurycare.co.uk/ Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset

Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk

Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.uhdcharity.org/ Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk WISE Ability Services Ltd, Bournemouth 0300 3033737 www.wiseability.co.uk YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

Chemical Supply Analytical Services OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oemachem.co.uk

Cleaning Services

Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

AMS Cleaning Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk

Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk

Apple Clean, Bognor Regis 0800 587 4571 www.appleclean.co.uk/bournemouth/

Forest Holme Hospice, Poole 01202670644 www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

Clean Deep Services Ltd., Broadstone 07598 996307 www.cleandeep.co.uk Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com

Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Wimborne 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk Vail Williams, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com

Construction Design & Build AHH Group, Bournemouth 01202 531 635 www.ahh.org.uk Jurassic Coast Ventures Ltd, Bridport 07977 707617 www.jurassiccoastventures.co.uk/ Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com Woodmace, Poole 07702 714710 www.woodmace.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 08452 260880 www.4couture.com The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com UK Printed Mugs, Poole 01202 798828 www.ukprintedmugs.co.uk Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding

Catering & Catering Equipment

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Shaftesbury 01747 823955 www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com

HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk

Guarantee Laundries Ltd, Stalbridge 01935 812118 www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk

Construction & Surveyors

E-TEL EXPRESS, Ferndown 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com

Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk

Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, Uxbridge 01159 438000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com

Chamber of Commerce

Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, Bournemouth 01202591602 www.helpfulhounds.org.uk

Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com

Raven Logistics, Poole 01202 800539 www.raven-logistics.co.uk

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com

Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com

Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk

ESET UK, Bournemouth 01202 405405 www.eset.co.uk

Jubilee Sailing Trust, Southampton, 2380449108 www.jst.org.uk

Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com

Julia’s House, Poole 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org

Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk

Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 8 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 01935 815 008 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Taunton 01823 444924 www.somerset-chamber.co.uk Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk

Home-Start North Dorset, Sturminster Newton 01258 473038 www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470 www.lewis-manning.co.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Charity

MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimecharity.co.uk

360 Skills For Life, Wimborne 01202 130395 www.360skillsforlife.org

Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk

AECC University College, Bournemouth 01202 436300 www.aecc-clinic.co.uk

Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole

Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk

PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramacare.org.uk

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KM Cleaning Ltd, Bournemouth 07840 846466 www.kmcleaningltd.com

Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Wimborne 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com/ Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net

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AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk

Cyber Security

Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD, Dorchester 01305 212400 www.atlas-elektronik.com

Digital Agencies imageHOLDERS Ltd, Wimborne 07570 850748 www.imageholders.com/ Lightly Salted Ltd, Wimborne 07792226049 www.lightlysalted.agency/ Total Guide to Poole, Poole 07814 080119 www.totalguidetopoole.com

Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

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Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk

De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888,

Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com

Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com

G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com

Pam International, Poole 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Drain Clearance First Local Services, Bournemouth 08006696492 www.firstlocalservices.co.uk

Education Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole 01202 205500 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ business-services Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com Solent University, Southampton 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk Touchstone Training Ltd, Bournemouth 07903 438381 www.touchstonetraining.co.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

Electric Vehicle Charging A3A Energy Ltd, Poole 07773849899, a3aenergy.co.uk/

Electrical Services Dextra Group PLC, Gillingham 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk Mission Road Electrical, Broadstone 01202283643 www.missionroad.co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services Thermal & Acoustic Solutions Ltd, Christchurch 01202 487463 www.thermalacoustics.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk

iec Ltd, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com

Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com

SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/

Stir Events Ltd, Bournemouth 07869149976 www.stir-events.com

Shield Corporate Finance Ltd, London 01202 330200/07980 2 www.sellingabusinessformore.co.uk

Financial Services

Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk

Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com

Teachers Building Society, Wimborne 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk

Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk

The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk

Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk

The Mortgage Explorer, New Milton 01425 627511 www.brooklandscommercialfinance.com/

Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk

Business Cash Enabler, Bournemouth 07732 627085 www.businesscashenabler.co.uk

The Prosper Group, Blandford Forum 01258 792274 www.theprospergroup.co.uk

Parvalux Electric Motors, Bournemouth 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com

Cherry Mortgage & Finance Ltd, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 925365 www.cherryfinance.co.uk

TheNonExec, Ringwood 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gillingham 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk

Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Sentinel, Poole 03330124302, sentinelfs.co/ Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Venture Precision Engineering Group Limited, Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

Environmental Services Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org Efeca, Bournemouth 01305 261050 www.efeca.com/ Floodmate, Poole 0800 932690077904744 www.floodmate.co.uk SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Maidenhead 0800 093 1103 www.suez.co.uk The Master Key Group Ltd, Wimborne 07384636992 www.themasterkeygroup.com

Event Management & Equipment

Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307082 www.aishtechnologies.com

BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk

Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk

Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com

Avonwood Developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk

Lashings World X1 Ltd, Ferndown 07846 947397 www.lashingsworld.com

AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk

Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com

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Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk Creditplus, Poole 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk Great Western Credit Union, Bristol 01179247309, MONEY@ WORK Bristol Credit Union Greenfields Financial Management Ltd, Poole 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz

WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com World First UK Ltd, London 02078019080 www.worldfirst.com/ Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk

Ideal Financial Solutions, Poole 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk

Harlees Fish and Chips, Wimborne 01202 602524 www.harlees.co.uk

Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk

Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk

JRS Finance Group Limited, Ringwood 07825 286887 www.jrsassetfinance.co.uk Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Wimborne Minster 01202 695801 www.lesterbrunt.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Libertas Financial Planning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202795996 www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com Moneycorp, South West London 02078 287000 www.moneycorp.com MSP Capital, Poole 01202743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Quilter Financial Advisers, Ringwood 07736 561429 www.linkedin.com/in/paul-read-16574633/ Redwood Business Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 07702 098884 www.redwoodbusinessfinance.co.uk

Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com Rossi International Ltd, Wimborne 01258 857210 www.rossiinternational.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Dorchester 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk The White Hart, Wimborne 01202 848478 www.whitehartwimborne.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors F C Douch & Son (Funerals), Wimborne 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882134, oharafunerals.co.uk/

Furniture Custom World Dorset Ltd, Ferndown 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

Graphic Design Design Pit, Salisbury 01722 440654 www.designpit.co.uk

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Green Energy

Home Improvements

Voltalia UK PLC, London W6 07989 494455 www.voltalia.com

Southern Softflow, Wimborne 01202 828241 www.southernsoftflow.co.uk

Health

Home Technology

Amplify Nutritional Therapy Limited, Blandford Forum 07928946306 www.amplifynutritionaltherapy.com

Foresolutions Limited, Ringwood 023 80249860, foresolutions.co.uk

Barrington International (SSS) Ltd, Blandford Forum 01985850845, Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com

Living Home Technology, Poole 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk

Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk

Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk

BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk

Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com

Castleman Healthcare Ltd, Broadstone 07743858372 www.castlemanhealthcare.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Healthful Mind Clinic, Wimborne 0333 7726233 www.healthfulmindclinic.co.uk Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk Moors Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Ringwood 01202 863610 www.barchester.com Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com

Kingston ry Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk

West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com Vitality, Bournemouth 0345 279 8877 www.vitality.co.uk

The Data Vault, Bournemouth 01202 375079 www.thedatavault.uk Vizst Technology, Poole 0333 344 2204 www.vizst.com

Landscape Services Eazy Garden Ltd, Ferndown 01202 978373 www.eazygarden.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Dorset Soils & Aggregates Ltd, Ferndown 01202874207 www.stone-zone.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation

A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com

Bourne Lifts Ltd, Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8 www.bournelifts.co.uk

APARO Ltd, Poole 02034882774 www.aparo.co.uk

Local Authority

The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com Village Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 416147 www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk

Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk

Waterside Holiday Group, Weymouth 01305833103 www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk

Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/

TECHNEDs Ltd, Poole 03333 031047 www.techneds.co.uk

Health & Safety

Hoburne Ltd, Christchurch 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com

Cornish Mutual, Truro 07814929262/ 01872 2 www.cornishmutual.co.uk

Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com

Nicola Green Consultancy, Gillingahm 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk

Holiday Parks

Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk

Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Therapy Partners, Poundbury, Dorchester 08455274809 www.therapypartners.co.uk

Quadrant Safety, Poole 01202 622391 www.quadrantsafety.com

Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.stackhouse.co.uk

Margo and Mya Ltd, Dorchester 01305 235503 www.margoandmya.co.uk

Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk

Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk

SPC IT, Ferndown 01202 935593 www.spcit.co.uk

Interior Design

Shanahan Podiatry Ltd, Ringwood 01425 837570 www.footfocuspodiatry.co.uk

Create Safe Ltd, Verwood 07725914720 www.createsafe.co.uk

A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk

Oceana Hotels, Bournemouth 01202 298350 www.oceana-collection.com

HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk

Chris Cahill Ltd (H&S), Dorchester 07836656749 www.chriscahill.co.uk

Sense IT Support, Ringwood 01425 267267 www.sensesupport.co.uk

M B Wilkes, Wimborne 01258 857465 www.mbwilkes.com

Rewrite Your Story, Dorchester 0845 004 5777 www.rewriteyourstory.org.uk

A3C (U.K.) Limited, Blandford Forum 07702 013198 www.a3c.co.uk

All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk

Rely HR & Training Services, Dorchester 01305 889781 www.rely.company Skora HR, Poole 01202 241763/07730 7 www.absoluteworks.co.uk/hr-dorset/ Streetwise HR Ltd, Bournemouth 0844 682 7488 www.streetwisehr.co.uk The HR Team South Coast LTD, Poole 01202 701414 www.thehrteam.co.uk ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services International Trade Matters, Bampton 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com

Insurance A Plan Insurance Poole, Poole 01202 644390 www.aplan.co.uk/poole

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Bournemouth Digital, Bournemouth 01202 800994 www.bournemouth.digital C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3ia.co.uk Chillblast, Poole 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Koreti, Poole 01202 650 333 www.koreti.com/ Netriver Systems Limited, Weymouth 02087 060995 www.netriver.co.uk Newburgh Networks Limited, Dorchester 01258 444999 www.newburghnetworks.com QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Southampton 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk

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BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Poole 01202 962719 www.dorsetlep.co.uk/invest-in-dorset/

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com Alltrista Plastics Limited, Christchurch 01202 483636 www.jadexinc.com Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com C R Instruments ltd, Christchurch 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu CBRNergetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk Concept Cables Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480603 www.conceptcables.com Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141 www.coty.com/ Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd, Salisbury 01722 410055 www.enovationcontrols.eu Farrow & Ball, Wimborne 01202 876141 www.farrow-ball.com Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Limited, Three Legged Cross 01202 823346 www.ferraristainless.com Field International Limited, Poole 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, Dorchester 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Limited, Poole 01202 339339 www.flowbird.group/transport Focal Point Fires, Christchurch 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk

Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com

S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com

Dorset Media, Ferndown 07516 679004 www.dorset-media.com

Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com

Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com

GiGi PR LTD, Weymouth 07876663067 www.gigipr.co.uk

Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com

Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com

I C B Waterproofing, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com

Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com

I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Broadstone 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com

Solentim Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com

Industrial Abrasives Ltd, Christchurch 01202 303362 www.indab.com

Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com

Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com

Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com

KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com

Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com

Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk

Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com

Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillingham 01747 834665 www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Nunet Ltd, Ringwood 01202 821572 www.nunetsolutions.co.uk Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 01935 478588 www.oakmountcs.net/data Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Physicool Ltd, Dorchester 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk

Fridgenius Ltd, Wimborne 01202 889264,

Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com

Gemini 2000 Ltd, Poole 01202 666700 www.gemini2k.com

Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk

Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk

Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com

Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com Griff IVD Ltd, Yeovil 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com

Tecan Ltd, Weymouth 01305 765432 www.tecan.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrol.org.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Violegen, Poole 01202 026656 www.violegen.com Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671, Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

Marine Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers

Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Mauveworx, Wimborne 01202 865100 www.mauveworx.com Motley.co.uk, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk

Media & Film Bauer Media, Fareham 01489 481057 www.wave105.com Dorset Biz News Ltd, Poole 07838 858228 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global Brand Communications, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk The Blackmore Vale, Sturminster Newton 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk

Motivational Speaker & Trainer Peter Radford Speaker, Sturminster Newton 07884 946219/ 012588 www.peterradfordspeaker.com

Motoring Sales & Servicing Breeze Volkswagen, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/ Hughes International Ltd, Poole 01202 744777 www.hughesint.com OKO Global LLP, Tiverton 02078 703156 www.oko.com Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk

B4B Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk

Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com

Caron Khan Consultancy, Bournemouth 07967 524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk

Notary Services

RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com

Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk

Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk

Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk

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Paul Wintle Notary Public, Bournemouth 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

Office Equipment Suppliers Abbey Office Solutions Ltd, Southampton 01202011662 www.abbeyoffice.com

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Office Furniture Osmond Ergonomics, Wimborne 01202 850550 www.ergonomics.co.uk

Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk

Packing & Packaging B-PAK 360 Ltd, Bournemouth 07909840426 www.bapk.com

Patents & Trademarks IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk

Photographer Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com PC Visuals, Ringwood 07498854458 www.pcvisuals.com South Coast Virtual Tours, Highcliffe 01425 333161 www.southcoastvirtualtours.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies BCP Media Group Ltd, Poole 01202717535 www.bcp.co.uk Print In The Bag, Dorchester 08000949392 www.printinthebag.co.uk

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd, Poole 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk

Publications IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785 www.bournemouthecho. co.uk/dorsetecho.co.uk

Reward Scheme Cordoba Rewards Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 133581 www.cordobarewards.co.uk

Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk

Bijou Recruitment, Bournemouth 07941 319420 www.bijourecruitment.com

School Meals Provider

Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Oyster Recruitment Limited, Poole 03333 443034 www.oyster-recruitment.co.uk Rubicon Recruitment Group, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk SCOPE TEAM LTD, Bournemouth 07879835526, SCOPE TEAM LTD

Process & Technology Consultant

Vardey Recruitment, Bournemouth 07816873747 www.vardeyrecruitment.com

Futurum Consulting Ltd, Salisbury 0333 3399926 www.futurum-consulting.co.uk

Recycling & Waste

D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com

Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk

Removals & Storage Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage, Bournemouth 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Retail

Endeavour Property Group Ltd, Poole 07703611191 www.endeavour-properties.co.uk

Brewery Square, Dorchester 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com

Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com

Emergency vehicle services Ltd / K9 Cars, Poole 07454 999999 www.K9-cars.com

Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com

New Look Retailers LTD, Weymouth 01305 765000 www.newlook.com

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk

Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk

The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk

Castleman Estate Agents, Ferndown 01202 117288 www.castlemanestateagents.co.uk

Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk

Recruitment

Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com

Retail & Commercial Interiors

Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk

TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk

Ashley Property Group, Prestwick 07532020134 www.ashleypropertygroup.com

Watt to Wear Ltd, Wiveliscombe 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Solicitors

Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

The Print Agency, Wimborne 01202 872777 www.theprintagency.com

Property Sales and Rental

The Paddock Pantry Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 473336 www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk

W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504,

Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk

Sheridan Maine Recruitment Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 970970 www.sheridanmaine.com

GH Property Management Ltd, Southampton 03453 080988 www.gh-propertymanagement.co.uk

The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

Solar/Green Energy

Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk

The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk

Property Management

OnBuy.com www.OnBuy.com

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Forerunner Personal Catering, Bournemouth 01202 434555 www.hotmealsonwheels.com

Security RFS Technology Ltd, Wimborne 01425688466 www.rfstechnology.com Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk BizSpace Poole & Christchurch, Poole 01202 853100/01202 0 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole

Signage Signs Express Bournemouth, Christchurch 01202 797239 www.signsexpress.co.uk/ branch/bournemouth

Social Media Agency South Coast Social Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985022 www.southcoastsocial.com

Gunnercooke LLP Bournemouth Hub, Bournemouth 03330 143 401, gunnercooke.com/ Humphries Kirk, Wareham 01305 251007 www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com Matthew and Matthew, Bournemouth 01202 437179 www.mm4law.co.uk Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Stowe Family Law LLP, Christchurch 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ offices/bournemouth Trethowans, Bournemouth 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure

Software/ Cloud Services

AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk

Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk

Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk

Clever Software Group, Ringwood 01425837290, cleversoftwaregroup.com/

Dorset y Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com

Optimum BI Limited, Christchurch 07968054992 www.optimumbi.com Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Spyrosoft Ltd, Ferndown 01202 862311 www.spyro-soft.com

Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa, Ferndown 01202 593499 www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com

Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com

Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk

V88 Apps, Poole 07721 776312 www.v88.co.uk

Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com

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Stonemasons Portman Stone Limited, Christchurch 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com

Telecommunications 4Com plc, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk City Fibre Holding Ltd, Bournemouth 02035 100602 www.cityfibre.com Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk Giganet Ltd, Fareham 01489555670 www.giga.net.uk Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com International Push to Talk Ltd, Christchurch 01202 240366 www.iptt.co.uk Phones 4 Business Limited, Bournemouth 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com Squire Technologies Ltd, Dorchester 01305 757314 www.squire-technologies.co.uk Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com

VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

QA Tech Apprenticeships, Bournemouth 07741384718 www.qa.com

Town Planning Consultants

Transport & Logistics

Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk

Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com

Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk

Training

Great Western Railway, London 0345 7000125 www.gwr.com

Arena4Finance, Wimborne 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Contact Consulting (UK) Ltd, Dorchester 01305 257430 www.contactconsultinguk.com/ Exalt Training Ltd, Wareham 07889 502247 www.exalt-training.com

John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk

JRS Training, Poole 01202 681525, jrstraining.com/

PRC Streamline Group, Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk

LDS Training, London 02039 209348 www.ldstraining.co.uk

The Avocado Shop Ltd, Chobham 07925 431589 www.theavocadoshop.co.uk

Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk

Yellow Buses and Coaches, Bournemouth 01202 636046 www.yellowbuses.co.uk

Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk

Travel

Ouch Training Team Ltd, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk Pitman Training Bournemouth & Poole, Bournemouth 01202 031712 www.pitman-training.com

Condor Ferries Ltd, Poole 03456 091030 www.condorferries.com Katharine Cleall Travel Counsellors for Business, Ringwood 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement. co.uk/katharine.cleall

Utilities Business Savings Experts, Shaftesbury 01963548008 www.businesssavingsexperts.co.uk/ D&A Procurement Ltd, Bournemouth 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk U4L Limited, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

Vehicle Leasing Autoclub Car Leasing, Bournemouth 01202 925853 www.leasing.autoclub.co.uk Dorset Car Leasing, Poole 07881 702500 www.dorsetcarleasing.uk

Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton Commercials, Wimborne 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Virtual PA Sandbanks Private Office Limited, Covent Garden 01202788340 www.sandbanksprivateoffice.com

Windows & Double Glazing ZODA, Weymouth 0300 3035405 www.zoda.co.uk

Workwear Site Safety Limited, Wimborne 01202 870555 www.sitesafetylimited.co.uk Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com

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