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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE ISSUE 61, FEBRUARY 2024
BECOMING MORE INCLUSIVE HELPING BUSINESSES SUPPORT DIVERSITY ATTRACTING A DIVERSE CLIENT BASE
THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKPLACE INCLUSIVITY
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BRINGS FOOTBALL FANS CLOSER
DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS
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p4-5 Hello and a warm welcome to our February 2024 edition of Dorset Business Focus. I hope 2024 has got off to a great start for you. This month’s lead story is inclusivity and why this is so important in the workplace. Put simply, inclusivity is about ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected as an individual in the workplace. Inclusivity needs to be embedded culturally within an organisation and is a vital component of strong leadership. Inclusivity empowers employees to contribute to their organisation, share their ideas and help drive innovation and creativity. It also has a positive impact on employee well-being, leading to improved staff productivity and retention. At a time when one of the continuing main challenges for business is staff recruitment, this is also a key consideration when people are looking at what type of business they would like to work for. We welcome your feedback on what businesses are doing around embedding inclusivity in the workplace. As a Chamber, we have had a key focus on inclusivity both within our business and within our membership for many years and this continues to be extremely important to us. It’s been a busy start to the year for the Dorset Chamber team. Our events programme is in full swing, and we are busy making plans for the 2024 Dorset Business Festival in October. We’ve already welcomed many new members to Dorset Chamber this year. We’ve also launched some exciting new content sponsorship opportunities in this magazine, our website, and our e-newsletters – a fantastic way to promote your business. In terms of the economic climate, we all know that growth is predicted to be very slow in the year ahead and it was disappointing to see inflation creep back up in January. Despite this national picture, we continue to see resilience and optimism in Dorset businesses, and we will continue to do our very best for our business community. As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help you in any way.
TEN ways to attract a more diverse client base
in p6 Inclusivity the Workplace
trial a huge p8 GiveVision success at Vitality Stadium
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Dorset Apprenticeship Awards 2024
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Greendale Construction raises £3660 towards life changing surgery
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Bournemouth Airport on track for 1m passengers
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Molecular Magic crowned Wedding Caterer of the year
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Parvalux celebrates official opening of new state-of-the-art facility
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Yunex Traffic introduces Yunex Built - a new brand for manufacturing services
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DRIVEN Trio of Taycan electric models
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Health & Wellbeing
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b4b Marketing makes a substantial investment in Studio Global
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Upcoming Dorset Chamber Events
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Dorset Chamber Events round up
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New Faces New Places
With warm wishes
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Associated Town Chamber
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Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber
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International Women’s Day
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Lester Aldridge advises on investment in Dorset based Mar-Key Group
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Caroline Sharp
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Business Partners
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TEN ways to attract a more diverse client base In an increasingly globalised world, organisations need to adapt to a rapidly evolving marketplace where diversity and inclusion are not only ethical but also smart strategies for remaining sustainable. Attracting a diverse client or customer base can significantly contribute to the growth and success of your organisation. Rachel Atkinson, The People Choreographer
1. Cultivate an Inclusive Company Culture A diverse customer base is more likely to engage with organisations that demonstrate an inclusive company culture. Ensure that your workplace promotes diversity and inclusion, values different perspectives, and
Dorset Chamber spoke to Rachel Atkinson, The People Choreographer, to find out how businesses can support and attract a more diverse customer group. fosters an environment where everyone feels welcome. This will resonate with potential customers who share these values. 2. Diversify Your Team Having a diverse workforce can help you
connect with a broader range of clients or customers. By hiring individuals from various backgrounds, you not only benefit from a wider pool of talents but also create a relatable team for your diverse audience. 3.
Ensure your physical and digital spaces are accessible and inclusive. This includes making your website, store or office meet standards set by the Equality Act, providing translations or language support, and accommodating special needs or preferences. 4
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Research and Understand Your Target Audience To attract a diverse customer base, you must first understand their unique needs and preferences. Conduct market research to gain insights into the demographics, psychographics, and cultural nuances of your target audience. This knowledge will help tailor your products, services, and marketing strategies accordingly.
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4. Tailor Your Marketing Efforts Your marketing materials and campaigns should reflect the diversity of your potential clients or customers. This includes using imagery, language, and messaging that resonates with various cultural backgrounds and demographics. Personalising your approach can create a stronger connection with different segments of your audience.
Engaging directly with potential customers can also establish trust and credibility.
5. Partner with Diverse Organisations Collaborating with organisations that represent and serve diverse communities can be a powerful way to attract a more diverse customer base. Sponsorships, partnerships, or joint marketing initiatives can help you tap into their networks and build trust among potential customers.
8. Provide Excellent Customer Service Excellent customer service is essential in attracting and retaining a diverse client base. Train your staff to be culturally sensitive, empathetic, and responsive to the needs of all customers. A positive experience can lead to repeat business and referrals.
6. Be Visible in Diverse Communities Participate in events, trade shows, and community activities that are relevant to diverse customer segments. This will help your organisation become more visible and accessible to these communities.
7. Offer Diverse Payment Options Make it easy for diverse customers to do business with you by offering a variety of payment options. This can include alternative payment methods or currency options, which can be especially important when serving international or culturally diverse audiences.
9. Accessibility and Inclusivity Ensure your physical and digital spaces are accessible and inclusive. This includes making your website, store, or office meet standards set by the Equality Act, providing translations or language support, and accommodating special needs or preferences. 10. Continuous Improvement and Feedback Seek feedback from your diverse customer base and use it to drive continuous improvement. Encourage open communication and actively listen to their suggestions and concerns. By making necessary adjustments, you show that you value their opinions and are committed to serving their needs.
Embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also a smart business move that can set you apart from the competition and lead to long-term success.
Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace You may not have considered the importance of using inclusive language in the workplace, but it can really help people to feel welcome. Inclusive language means avoiding biases, slang and expressions that discriminate or exclude based on race, gender, ability or socioeconomic status. Inclusive language acknowledges diversity and helps staff feel respected. An example: the word “manpower”. Are your team all men? If not, then your business isn’t run on “_man_power”. It’s better to choose phrasing that represents all of your staff. Everyone feels valued, because everyone is included. Choosing inclusive language is a simple way to address unconscious bias and not alienate employees, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to use their voice, and breaking down barriers for anyone whose identity doesn’t fit into certain phrasing. Studies show that women are less likely
to apply for a role unless they are able to tick off every item on the job description, which makes it worth reviewing every time you advertise for a new role. Use inclusive language in any job specifications and adverts too. There are tools on the internet such as gender decoders that can help with this. You wouldn’t actively want to make people feel excluded or upset through language choice. But, sometimes we can do this without realising, especially if the noninclusive language doesn’t directly affect
us, so try to be empathetic and consider others when making word choices. Lots of non-inclusive terms are commonly used or were deemed ‘acceptable’ in days gone by. It can be difficult even to notice what we’ve said. Don’t expect everyone to get it right all the time, but practising speaking more inclusively and encouraging your team to do the same is the best approach. Using inclusive language is a really important but simple way to ensure all colleagues feel welcome and safe at work.
Don’t expect everyone to get it right all the time, but practising speaking more inclusively and encouraging your team to do the same is the best approach.
Rachel said: “By implementing these strategies, you can create an environment where diversity is not only celebrated but also rewarded in the form of organisation growth and success. Embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also a smart business move that can set you apart from the competition and lead to long-term success.” Rachel Atkinson is The People Choreographer®, with a mission to disrupt tradition and create inclusive workplace communities. With a passion for all things equity, diversity and inclusion, Rachel understands the importance in creating inclusive organisations to create sustainable growth and appeal to a broad range of clients. www.peoplechoreographer.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
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Inclusivity in the Workplace What does inclusivity mean in the context of the workplace? An inclusive workplace provides equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised. As a result those employees feel part of the organisation and know that their contribution is valued in the same way as their colleagues. This means that differences can coexist beneficially. However, I think a colleague described this well when she said, inclusivity is ‘A place where a person’s identity can be freely expressed without fear of judgement’. There have been many studies carried out and articles written about the importance of being your true self at work and being accepted as you are. When someone feels they have to hide their true self through fear of judgement or exclusion, they are expending a lot of energy just on presenting themselves in a certain way, even before the challenges of the working day begin. Why is it important? Inclusivity is important for many reasons. It enables individuals to have equal access to resources and opportunity and in doing so can often create a more positive working environment, which is likely to be more diverse and may help to attract and retain the best talent to your business. In turn this can impact on and attract a wider client and customer base. It is very likely that any applicant who is considering working for an organisation will undertake research well before their CV
or application form reaches the HR team. They will have spoken to others who know the business and researched any relevant social media and website content to gain an insight into the culture of the organisation. Similarly, clients may be interested when considering who they wish to do business with as part of their adherence and commitment to Environmental Social Governance. How do we improve? Training, policies and practices. Senior leaders need to be on board and should be leading by example, reflecting values, implementing and overseeing practice and ensuring dignity and respect within their teams. This enables more open communication where people will feel that they can put forward suggestions for improvements and initiatives as they arise. Being aware of the impact we have on others and learning from feedback is also important. Managers and supervisors should be experienced in giving and receiving feedback and be open to change where their behaviour leads others to feel excluded. A culture where feedback is given regularly allows for any issues to be addressed quickly before negative behaviour becomes a theme. Training staff and managers in equality, diversity and inclusion, dignity at work and company values can be a key way of setting out the expectations for your workforce.
Policies and procedures can also be helpful in reflecting and providing a framework for achieving and maintaining inclusivity. For example, how are your general policies written, can they be accessed by all your employees, including those working remotely or using supportive software? Are you able to move away from titles such as Chairman of the Board, and consider referring to the position as simply Chair of the Board? It may be that your recruitment is always done on a like-for-like basis, by the same group of people, in which case it may be better to involve others in the process to ensure you get a range of views and perspectives. Regularly reviewing the tone and language used right from the initial drafting of adverts can be a useful exercise. Emma Starmer, Senior Employment Law and HR Advisor, Lester Aldridge
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GiveVision trial a huge success at Vitality Stadium President’s Column by Tony Brown As February unfolds Dorset Chamber continues to be the heartbeat of our vibrant business community. The year ahead holds the promise of renewed growth and resilience, and the chamber is committed to being a steadfast partner in navigating the evolving landscape. In the context of the UK’s economic outlook, optimism just about prevails. With a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability and global partnerships businesses across Dorset are poised to contribute significantly to the nation’s economic recovery. Dorset Chamber remains dedicated to providing a platform to ensure our members are well equipped to seize emerging opportunities. Of course, many things can threaten this optimism such as political changes or international events but with an impending general election this year, we hope to receive continued economic good news. February brings a delightful mix of celebrations, with pancake day and Valentine’s Day adding a dash of excitement to the month. Across Dorset our kitchens will come alive with the sizzle of batter and in my case, the cleaning of the ceiling, as batter meets paintwork at high speed! Following closely on the heels of pancake day is Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love. Local businesses contribute to the atmosphere with special menus, events and gifts ensuring that these celebrations are woven into the fabric of the community. So, whether you’re enjoying a freshly flipped pancake or sharing a tender moment with a loved one, February is a month that embraces the sweet and sentimental in equal measure. 8
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At this season’s fixture against Burnley, AFC Bournemouth joined forces with GiveVision to bring an innovative assistive technology to Vitality Stadium for supporters with visual impairments. The headsets work with a user’s remaining vision to enhance their experience and provide them with the opportunity to watch a match in real-time alongside their friends and family. In the UK, approximately 1 in every 30 people are visually impaired, which would mean around 400 visually impaired spectators attending matches at Vitality Stadium every match. Four supporters took part in the trial, with two of these being players within the Community Sports Trust. One supporter had previously stopped attending matches due to her sight loss, while the other was a long-standing supporter of the club. All the supporters who took part were delighted with the headsets, which allowed them to experience a matchday without the constraints of their visual impairment. Hannah Powis, AFC Bournemouth’s Head of EDI and Engagement:
“Inclusion is hugely important to AFC Bournemouth, we want anyone who wants to be part of our journey to have the opportunity to do so without barriers. “We are proud to be only the second club in the Premier League to offer the headsets to supporters and look forward to working closely with GiveVision to make this accessible to other supporters. “This trial is a movement by the club to work closely with its Disabled Supporters Association, to actively seek out new technologies to improve access for disabled supporters.” www.afcb.co.uk
Inclusion is hugely important to AFC Bournemouth, we want anyone who wants to be part of our journey to have the opportunity to do so without barriers
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Students taking part on The CRUMBS Project
Meet the Winner At the Dorset Business Awards, our independent panel of judges were looking to celebrate businesses which truly embraced inclusivity and diversity to make their workplaces more representative, welcoming and inclusive. We asked the winner of the Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace category, The CRUMBS Project, to share their story… The CRUMBS Project is a disability training charity based in Slades Park, Bournemouth. The charity helps to change the lives of adults with disabilities, aged between 18-70, through professionally recognised Hospitality and Catering training. Trainees, each with individual learning needs and styles, follow programmes incorporating a blend of practical training, eLearning, and mentoring from professional trainers. After completing training, over 90% of trainees gain employment and skills for living more independently. The CRUMBS Project achieved Disability Confident Leader status early in 2023 and is recognised as a role model in this area, promoting it internally within their own organisation and externally across the Hospitality sector.
Lee Whalley and Ursula Boardman of The CRUMBS Project
50% of the charity’s staff have a disability including team members with physical and learning disabilities, neurodivergent, recovering from brain injury, or with a progressive condition. Their team includes four former trainees with disabilities who gained paid positions at the end of their training. The charity takes pride in providing a safe, inclusive working environment for trainees, staff, and volunteers. Advocating opportunity for all, they welcome people from diverse backgrounds including neurodivergent and individuals with mental health needs, recently employing a team member accompanied by a support dog. Visitors to The CRUMB Project’s training centre see evidence of the Makaton speech, signs and symbols language programme, which all the charity’s staff have trained in. Their signage uses words, pictures, and colours which are adapted to aid people
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with visual impairments and assist those with dyslexia or literacy difficulties. The CRUMBS Project works with other organisations in Dorset to promote disability confidence. Regular events are held to mentor organisations on how best to attract, employ, and retain people with disabilities in their workplaces and support disability confident journeys. Further details can be found on their website and on social media channels.
To find out more about The CRUMBS Project visit www.crumbs.org.uk Other finalists in this category were: Marsham Court Hotel and SEND4
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Greendale Construction raises £3660 towards life changing surgery Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited has raised an incredible £3660 for the Hope 4 Harri charity which will go towards life changing surgery and postoperative physiotherapy to vastly improve seven year old Harri Honeyfield’s mobility and quality of life. Hope 4 Harri was chosen as charity of the year for 2024 by Greendale’s employees, and will see them raising funds for Harri by holding various events throughout the year. Maria Seabright, Finance and HR Director, Greendale Construction said: “We are incredibly grateful to all our staff, suppliers, subcontractors and everyone who very generously donated prizes which all helped tremendously to raise this amount, and we very much look forward to continuing our fundraising for Harri throughout 2024.” www.greendaleconstruction.com
Talk Think Do celebrates fifth consecutive year of substantial growth Talk Think Do has reported a 64% increase in revenue, as the figure rose to £3.17m from £1.93m in 2022. The company expanded its team by 42%, increasing headcount from 24 to 34 to support overall business growth. In 2023, Talk Think Do launched its DevOps Implementation and Custom OpenAI Development services. The pursuit 14
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as introducing additional roles to the business. “Our aim is to continue expanding even further in 2024 as we work towards launching our new product, Codenative, which we are incredibly excited to share next year.” www.talkthinkdo.com @DorsetChamber
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Parvalux celebrates official opening of new state-of-the-art facility Parvalux proudly cut the ribbon on their new state-of-the-art facility, Parvalux House on Technology Road. This facility is set to redefine industry standards and environmental responsibility. The Grand Opening on Friday 8 December welcomed several VIPs and industry leaders cementing Parvalux’s position within the local community. Parvalux House is the new home of Parvalux Electric Motors, part of the maxon group, and a leading manufacturer of electric motors and gearboxes. Moving from its previous longstanding sites at Wallisdown. Vikki Slade, Leader, BCP Council, said: “To have such a high-quality advanced manufacturing and engineering business in our local community with such a long and illustrious heritage at the vanguard of industry and with such good environmental credentials is wonderful.” In addition to Vikki Slade, guests included Jo Clements, Mayor of
Poole; Stephen Phipson, CEO of MakeUK; Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber; and distinguished figures from the maxon group, Dr Karl-Walter Braun (Chairman of the Board of Directors) and Eugen Elmiger (CEO), amongst others. Following the ribbon cutting by Dr Braun, officially opening the facility, guests were treated to a tour, providing a first-hand glimpse into the processes involved in creating gearboxes and electric motors from conception to completion. This was followed by speeches with insights provided by Doug Sheppard, Parvalux Managing Director, which highlighted the transformative journey they had been on and the company’s commitment to excellence. Further speeches were then given by Stephen Phipson, Eugen Elmiger, and Karl-Walter Braun. Doug Sheppard added: “This new factory represents the commitment the maxon group has towards the future of Parvalux.”
At the Cutting Edge of Energy Efficiency This state-of-the-art facility is also taking steps towards sustainability and boasts more than 1,500 solar panels, reducing CO2 emissions by a staggering 343,857 kilograms annually, earning an exceptional -5 A+ rating, which is five points better than carbon neutral, setting a benchmark for environmental consciousness and sustainability in the industry. Stephen Phipson said, “I was delighted to see such a marvellous facility which will clearly bring huge benefits to operational processes and is at the cutting edge of energy efficiency in particular.” He continued, “It’s also very refreshing to see the care taken to ensure that the working environment is as welcoming for staff as possible and the innovative measures Parvalux is implementing to aid this.” The event concluded on a high note, with staff and guests receiving commemorative coins, a token of appreciation for their contributions and support in making Parvalux House a reality. www.parvalux.com
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Bournemouth Airport on track for 1m passengers Bournemouth Airport expects to handle more than one million passengers in 2024 as Ryanair confirms its 19th destination from the airport. To cater for the expected passenger growth, airport owners Regional and City Airports is investing more than £5m in new
facilities, equipment, staff and training. Ryanair has confirmed it will start twice weekly flights to the beach destination of Agadir in Morocco from 1st April this year. This expansion follows the success of Ryanair’s 2023 season which saw it base a second aircraft at the airport
for the summer, increasing the number of flights by 30% to 120 a week. Tour operator TUI has already announced it will add a second aircraft at Bournemouth in 2024 with an extra 60,000 seats available, a 33% increase on its 2023 schedule. TUI has 14 destinations from Bournemouth with increased frequency planned on many routes next year. The growth in destinations and frequency means the airport, which employs more than 250 people, expects to exceed one million passengers in 2024. The last time it hit that milestone was in 2008, 15 years ago. Steve Gill, managing director of Bournemouth Airport, said: “We’ve embarked on a major investment programme to cater for the anticipated growth in passenger numbers. Before the pandemic we saw 800,000 passengers. Having exceeded that this year, we are confident of seeing more than one million in 2024. “That’s a tremendous achievement and reflects the great range of destinations available from Bournemouth Airport and our commitment to providing the best possible experience for passengers.” www.bournemouthairport.com
‘Outstanding’ grading from Ofsted for Bournemouth & Poole College residential provision Bournemouth & Poole College has received an outstanding grading and a glowing report following an inspection of its residential provision by education watchdog Ofsted. The three-day inspection, carried out in November 2023, found the College’s homestay accommodation provision to be outstanding in all areas with ‘overall experiences and progress of young people’, ‘how well young people are helped and protected’ as well as ‘the effectiveness of leaders and managers’ all receiving the highest possible grade across the board from the inspectorate. Phil Sayles, Principal at Bournemouth & Poole College, said: “It is wonderful that Ofsted has recognised the hard work of the teams supporting students requiring accommodation. This is an excellent report from Ofsted which is testament to the exceptional work delivered by our residential team of student support and wellbeing teams, and academic staff, it really is a team effort. “We are committed to provide students with a comfortable and outstanding ‘away from home’ experience which aims to increase their knowledge, confidence and independence and it’s fantastic to be acknowledged by Ofsted.” www.thecollege.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
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Molecular Magic crowned Wedding Caterer of the Year Molecular Magic Creative Catering has scooped another prestigious award; taking the winners’ spot at the Wedding Caterer of the Year category at the South West Wedding Awards. They were recognised for their outstanding commitment to creating and delivering unique wedding catering for happy couples across the South West. The Awards recognise businesses which exceed customer expectations, provide outstanding service and inspire their customers to want to actively and positively promote them. Maciek Kijewski, Founder and Head Chef, commented: “We are over the moon to win this sought after accolade. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of all.” www.molecularmagic.co.uk
L-R: Maciek Kijewski and Karolina Kijewska from Molecular Magic
University to host innovation partnership event There is no denying that more effective management can have a transformative effect on business performance, and there has never been a more pressing reason for business owners to explore improving their capabilities. Thankfully there is potential help available through Bournemouth University and Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. KTPs are a Governmentsupported scheme designed to enable businesses to extract the expertise from their local university and improve their fortunes. Each year, around £50m of government funding is invested in projects across the country that help drive collaborations between industry and academia. With over 800 projects live across the UK, Bournemouth University is looking to onnect businesses across the region to this highly effective innovation funding. To help connect businesses with academic colleagues, 20
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Bournemouth University is hosting a FREE event on building partnerships. The event will consider the challenges faced by businesses, demonstrate ways in which the KTP scheme might help, and will provide a chance to learn more about the University’s areas of expertise. The event takes place 21 February, 3pm-5pm, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus – Fusion Building, Room F202. Visit www.PoweringInnovation. eventbrite.co.uk to register. www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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b4b Marketing makes a substantial investment in Studio Global Poole-based digital agency b4b Marketing is kicking off 2024 by announcing that they have proudly secured a substantial stake in the award-winning Bournemouth based creative agency, Studio Global, forming one of the largest agency groups locally. The new partnership will give both agencies a stronger foothold in the local digital community and an expanded marketing service to offer to clients. Anthony Tilley, Owner & MD of b4b, said of the new deal: “We have long admired Studio Global, not only for their excellence in delivering high quality creative branding work but also the standard of their film and media projects is up there with the best in the business.” “By combining our strengths, our two agencies can offer clients, both current and new, a powerful range of services. These include digital marketing, website and software development, branding, film and animation, creative design, and media. This collaboration will make us a formidable team.” Both agencies will continue to operate under their own names and from their existing premises in Poole (b4b) and Boscombe (Studio Global). www.b4b.co.uk
Studio Global Directors: Joe Broadbent, Sharon Parker & Darren Mooney with b4b Directors: Anthony Tilley, Hayley Baverstock & Richard Llewellyn
PKF Francis Clark is officially a Great Place to Work – again! PKF Francis Clark is celebrating being certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year running. The accolade is a direct result of feedback from colleagues in an independent survey by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. It found that overall 87% of employees say PKF Francis Clark is a great place to work, compared to 54% at a typical UK company. The in-depth Great Place to Work survey found PKF Francis Clark scored above the benchmark for the UK’s Best Large Workplaces in 26 out of 29 focus areas. Amy Taylor, chief people officer at PKF Francis Clark, said: “The UK’s Best Large Workplaces are an elite group, so to outperform this benchmark in almost all areas is hugely encouraging. “The areas where we saw the biggest improvement reflect some key initiatives, including one-to-one conversations with all colleagues as part of our annual pay review process, investment in enhancing our office environments and our new leadership programmes. These have been driven by our ongoing colleague listening programme, so it’s great to see they’re having a positive impact.” www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk
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Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber
Frettens join forces with Kemps Solicitors, strengthening Employment Team Frettens’ Solicitors is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with specialist employment law firm Kemps Solicitors. In a landmark acquisition, Michelle Kemp will become Partner and Head of Employment Team; making it one of the biggest and best resourced on the South Coast. The move further strengthens Frettens’ commercial offering, which has been a key part of the firm’s recent growth. It will also see Kate Fretten return to the firm as a consultant in the department she founded 17 years ago.
Heartbeat’s dynamic duo move into key leadership roles Two dedicated employees working for cardiac charity, Heartbeat, have been promoted into key leadership roles for 2024. The charity has seen significant growth in the last year, it’s 30th year, and fundraisers Tina Richardson and Tina Tolley have been a big part of that. Tina Richardson will now take on the role of Head of Operations and will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day running of the charity both operationally and commercially. Tina Tolley will become Head of Business and Donor Development and will be responsible for driving and supporting the charity’s income growth.
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Steele Raymond Partner, Kelly Greig, elected worldwide Chair of STEP Kelly Greig TEP, Partner and Head of Estate Planning and Tax team at Steele Raymond, has been elected as worldwide Chair of STEP, succeeding Tony Pitcher TEP, whose term as Chair ended on 31 December 2023. STEP is a global professional body, comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures. www.steeleraymond.co.uk
PHVC announces leadership restructure for future growth PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers has announced that Paul Huxford will be transitioning into the role of Founder/Chairman, allowing for the appointment of Carl Sandalls as Managing Director and Wayne Toms as Sales Director to help drive the company forward. This strategic decision is part of PHVC’s commitment to continuous growth and innovation. Paul Huxford will continue to bring his wealth of experience and vision, providing valuable insights and guidance to navigate the exciting opportunities ahead. Both Carl and Wayne will continue to build and develop high-performing sales teams and their customer-centric mindsets will be instrumental in strengthening PHVC’s position within its industry.
Exceptional growth continues for Woodstock Legal Services with expansion into Wales Woodstock Legal Services, known for its innovative and award-winning approach, is set to expand its presence into Wales in 2024 with the appointment of Cardiff-based Levi Rees joining the firm as a consultant to spearhead this expansion. This move aligns with the firm’s broader strategy to grow geographically across England and Wales, building on its success in Dorset, Yorkshire, London, and the Midlands. Specialist consultant Levi Rees joins Woodstock Legal Services’ Residential Property team, having spent five years working across South Wales with highly respected local law firms before moving to the more forward-thinking consultancy approach recently consulting for a legal 500 law firm.
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Associated Town Chambers Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and to supply the goods and services that the town and surrounding area needs to remain economically vibrant.
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.
Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.gcci.co.uk Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been around since the 1930s. Many of our members come from outside the High Street where diversity encompasses old family firms, industrial estate units and new modern work from home and digital businesses. We are very much involved in local initiatives and other groups such as Town Council, Gillingham School, Gillingham in Gear, Dementia Friends, Town Team in particular.
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.
Swanage & District Chamber of Trade www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk We have many ways of helping to promote all businesses in Swanage, the most popular of these is the Swanage Map. This is provided to tourists free of charge through all local hotels and the tourist information centre. As a member, you will be taking an active part in helping develop business opportunities in Swanage.
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.
Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce
www.wpchamber.co.uk The chamber has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. 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. We played an important role in the establishment of the Weymouth BID, in whose operation we take a keen interest.
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Homes & The Economy Conference 2024 Dorset LEP is hosting a conference on 27 February 2024 in Bournemouth on the important issues of ‘Homes and the Economy’. Bringing together a range of perspectives to look at the interdependencies between homes, thriving communities and a thriving economy. With themes such as: • • •
Homes and planning – policy and consequences; Homes for the workforce – recruitment and retention; and Homes for sustainable communities – demographic change and future generations.
The conference is for everyone with an interest in solving issues around housing and accommodation, and how homes can have a lasting impact in the future sustainable prosperity of communities and businesses. www.dorsetlep.co.uk/news-article/homes-and-the-economyconference-2024 26
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‘Inspire Inclusion’
Networking Lunch International Women’s Day 2024 aims to #InspireInclusion and collectively forge a more inclusive world for women. You are invited to join the Dorset Business community on 8 March at The Captain’s Club in Christchurch for a networking lunch event to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. Enabling and supporting inclusive workplaces and career progression for women is critical to social growth. By exploring ways we can inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. Our keynote speaker is the inspirational Siobhan Harrington who is responsible for one of the largest, most diverse workforces in Dorset. As chief executive of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hospitals, Siobhan oversees 10k employers and an annual turnover of £750m. At the event she will share insights and experiences on her
inspirational career, from her start as nurse to the current challenges leading an everevolving, inclusive workforce and the £1/4 billion transformation programme of the Trust.
Siobhan Harrington from University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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By exploring ways we can inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world.
Nuffield Health achieves GOLD The National Joint Registry (NJR) has given a ‘Gold’ Quality Data Provider award to Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, part of the wider UK’s largest healthcare charity, for its commitment to high quality care and patient safety reporting in orthopaedics surgery. The National Joint Registry monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement procedures to improve clinical outcomes for the benefit of patients, but also to support and give performance feedback to orthopaedic clinicians and industry manufacturers. The ‘NJR Quality Data Provider’ certificate scheme is available to NHS and independent sector hospitals in England and Wales. It was introduced to offer hospitals a blueprint for reaching high quality standards relating to patient safety and to reward orthopaedic surgery services who have met registry targets. The ‘Gold’ awards mean that Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has met a 100% NJR target for sharing data to improve clinical outcomes for the benefit of patients. Louise Dennington, Nuffield Health’s Director of Clinical Services, says: “This is a fantastic achievement for our hospital team, rewarding our hard-working clinicians and non-clinical administrative staff that inputted many clinical records for the National Joint Registry.” www.nuffieldhealth.com more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
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Titan Enterprises pushes worldwide flowmeter sales beyond expectations Grant Esterhuizen and Dean Drew from Lester Aldridge
Lester Aldridge advises on investment in Dorsetbased Mar-Key Group Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge has advised the founders of Mar-key Group on an investment by Alcuin Capital Partners to support the group’s UK growth plans and international expansion, led by CEO Ben Scroggie. The Mar-Key Group offers design and manufacturing and provides temporary structures for major sporting events, including Royal Ascot and The Open, as well as for customers such as Tesco and the National Grid. The LA team was led by corporate partners Grant Esterhuizen and Dean Drew, with support from colleagues Danielle Slater, Gerard Chalkly-Maber,
Liquid flow meter specialist, Titan Enterprises, has achieved a 33% increase in sales revenue over the last 2 years. With momentum continuing across the 3 key regions – UK, Europe and the USA – Titan looks set to reach a similar level by the end of the 2023/24 fiscal year. Titan has developed an expansive network of distributors and partners around the world to extend its reach. Jeremy Thorne, Operations Manager for Titan Enterprises, said: “We value our global partners as they provide our international customers with local support and technical expertise. They also enable our flow measuring products to reach markets that might otherwise be restrictive, such as the USA.” www.flowmeters.co.uk
Edward O’Brien, Philippa Broughton, and Adam Corcoran. Ben Scroggie said: “This transaction was a new experience for the MarKey team. We were delighted to have the experienced and professional LA team advising and guiding us through the process to a smooth and successful completion.” Grant Esterhuizen said: “Congratulations to Ben and his team and to all those involved in this transaction. We look forward to the exciting prospect of the Mar-Key Group growing and developing its business in the years ahead.” www.lesteraldridge.com
People Puzzles named as Best Strategic HR Consultancy Firm 2023 – Southern England People Puzzles has been named as a winner in the 2023 SME Business Elite Awards, in the category of Best Strategic HR Consultancy Firm 2023 – Southern England. Hosted by SME News since its launch in 2018, the SME Business Elite Awards aim to recognise and showcase the efforts of highly skilled SMEs across the UK. Ally Maughan, founder and CEO of People Puzzles, said: “My passion has always been helping businesses grow and become more successful through their people. The way we work with clients is as important as what we do and it gives me great satisfaction when business leaders we work with tell us we have changed their lives.” www.peoplepuzzles.co.uk 30
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Yunex Traffic introduces Yunex Built – a new brand for manufacturing services Yunex Built is Yunex Traffic’s new brand for manufacturing services, extending beyond the company’s established focus on traffic and transport. Operating as a specialist division under the umbrella of Yunex Traffic, Yunex Built’s services are provided from its manufacturing facility, based in Poole, UK, where it specialises in the assembly of PCBs (printed circuit boards) for a wide range of industries worldwide. Yunex Built’s 10,000m2 UK-based manufacturing facility has a proven track record in electronics manufacturing. With a rich history of manufacturing innovation,
which dates back over 50 years, the Yunex Built team works with customers in more than 60 countries worldwide. Yunex Built will provide a comprehensive suite of manufacturing capabilities and services for all electronic manufacturing needs. This includes complex PCB design, build, configuration, testing and repair, as well as production engineering support and full box build assembly, for any application. The experienced manufacturing team will also provide full life cycle management from product development right through to the provision of spares and aftermarket
management. Wilke Reints, Managing Director of Yunex Traffic in the UK, said: “Yunex Built is not just a new name, but a statement of our commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. Drawing on decades of manufacturing experience to deliver cutting-edge solutions, we aim to work collaboratively with customers to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver products of the highest quality.” www.uk.yunextraffic.com
Cyber-security firm awarded prestigious gold award Leading Dorset cyber-security company C3IA Solutions has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. It recognises the firm’s commitment to supporting and advocating for the armed forces and wider defence communities. The company was founded by two former members of the Royal Corps of Signals and has many veterans within its ranks. Since its foundation it has helped veterans and other members of the armed forces community in a number of ways and continues to work within the defence sector both here and abroad. www.c3ia.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
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DMW Architects celebrate tenth anniversary
Trio of Taycan electric models
DMW Architects, the Wimborne based RIBA Chartered Architectural practice, celebrated their tenth anniversary with an informal gathering at The Cowshed in Lytchett Minster of clients, collaborators and the design team. Derek Williams, Sean Daly and Ryan Martin originally founded the practice in 2013 with the vision of creating a multi-disciplinary architectural practice that offered bespoke design solutions for both private and commercial clients. The company has flourished, and is now a well-established design practice with ten full time members of staff located in the historic town of Wimborne Minster, Dorset. Derek Williams commented: ‘It’s amazing how quickly the last ten years have passed. This milestone anniversary has made us pause and reflect, we are thrilled by the success we have enjoyed, with such a huge variety of projects we have had the privilege to work on, we look forward to continuing on this trajectory for the next ten years!’
Thank you to Porsche Bournemouth for allowing us to drive the new Porsche Taycan, which is now available in three core different body shapes, the Saloon, Taycan Cross Turismo a versatile vehicle with impressive multi terrain abilities and the Taycan Sport Turismo, a style that offers sleek sloping design that promises an engaging driving experience. The model pictured is finished in Special Colour Crayon, and features options including the 21-Inch Mission E Design Wheels. The Taycan is the pure expression of a Porsche electric sports car. Striking proportions, timeless and instantly recognisable design, and a perfect blend of performance with everyday usability. Porsche Centre Bournemouth currently has a selection of both Porsche Approved and new Porsche vehicles available for immediate delivery. To discover more about the Porsche Taycan or to start your Porsche Journey, contact the centre on 01202 897688 or via info@porschebournemouth.co.uk.
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Reimagine work-life with SmartBase
A third of your life is spent working, it’s time to re-think the 9-5 and work smarter! SmartBase, located in Aviation Park at Bournemouth Airport, is a prime location for co-working, meetings and office space. If you’re looking to maximise efficiency in a modern and innovative co-working facility, then check out what SmartBase has to offer. Dorset Chamber members can claim 10% off any meeting room booking, day pass, coworking desk or Lounge Pass throughout 2024. Just mention the Chamber in any communication with SmartBase to receive the discount. www.smart-base.co.uk 34
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Managing SAD in the winter months As humans, we are not hibernating animals, but on a cold, dark morning commute who doesn’t want to hide in a cave and sleep for six months? With the long, dark nights of winter lingering, you or your colleagues, may find yourselves grappling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition that can impact your mental well-being and work performance. The reduced exposure to natural light during the winter months can disrupt circadian rhythms and trigger symptoms like low energy, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating. For those navigating a hectic lifestyle, acknowledging and managing SAD – or similar symptoms – can have a huge impact. Managers and employees alike can prioritise strategies to combat the winter blues: • Maximise exposure to natural light during daylight hours. Encourage brief outdoor breaks, positioning workspaces near windows, and incorporating welllit communal areas in the workplace. • Invest in light therapy lamps, mimicking the effects of sunlight, to help regulate circadian rhythms. • Regular physical activity has widespread benefits for mental health, even a brisk stroll at lunchtime can boost the mood. • Check your Vitamin D. Vit D is crucial for bone health, immune function, and significantly mood (many studies indicate links between Vit D deficiency and low mood). The NHS recommends adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. Typically, the body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors. But between October and early March we do not make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so you’ll need to get it from your diet (lots of oily fish, eggs, beef, mushrooms, fortified foods) or a supplement. If you have any concerns, speak to your GP. Even on the dark days, try and stay positive. Look out for those signs of Spring, book in little activities to look forward to. Soon, the clocks will change (31 March) and our glorious Dorset summer will arrive…
The reduced exposure to natural light during the winter months can disrupt circadian rhythms and trigger symptoms like low energy, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating.
Time to Talk
Millions of working days are lost each year due to mental health conditions. Time to Talk Day falls on 1 February 2024. This is an annual initiative to encourage positive discussions around mental health. Workplaces can get involved and raise awareness of mental health support this month by taking advantage of a wide range of resources, posters and even quizzes all designed to get us talking about what can be a daunting and difficult subject. Raising awareness of the impact of poor mental health and discussing it openly can help encourage people to reach out without fearing that they may be judged for doing so. Perhaps your own workplace could use this opportunity to set up a Mental Health First Aider programme or put together an internal group or committee who can be tasked to improve the support available. However you choose to encourage positive discussions around mental health in your organisation, with 1 in 4 people experiencing poor mental health each year, it could have a big impact on employee wellbeing. It may be that the support that is already in place is not well known throughout the organisation, and by simply raising awareness of employee assistance programmes or counselling services you will help people access the support they need. Emma Starmer, senior employment law and HR advisor, Lester Aldridge www.lesteraldridge.co.uk
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International Trade Updates
Why is it important to join a Chamber of Commerce? Dorset Chamber’s International Trade department not only helps you grow, expand and do business across the globe but can also offer support to businesses with export requirements including documentation, payments, customs, training and advice. In this article, Linda Middleton-Jones, a Partner at International Trade Matters, outlines the importance of being part of a chamber of commerce for businesses who trade overseas. We are a fan of Chambers of Commerce and choose to take membership with several of them. Do we have favourites – of course we do – they are the Chambers of Commerce that support international traders.
We are delighted with the contacts we work with at Accredited Chambers (you know who you are!) and look forward to continuing those relationships in 2024 – why wouldn’t we? www.internationaltradematters.com
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So why should you join one? You may not be aware but if you are a member of a Chamber of Commerce you can get a special price on any documents you may need relating to international trade. They also offer great rates on British Chamber of Commerce accredited training – covering such interesting topics as both import and export documentation, inward and outward processing, agents & distributors and Letters of Credit to name just 5 out of the 11 available. But there is more. The Chamber international trade teams are great – they support their members and those who are yet to be members; they provide other events that include webinars and networking opportunities – many free of charge. We work with many Chambers to provide that extra level of support on a deep dive into the vagaries, issues and challenges faced by our intrepid importers and exporters. It is a really good partnership and something Chambers are good at. Additionally, Chambers are interconnected globally with their Overseas Business Networks – offering extra advice and support for overseas expansion. They also lobby government and collect information in their quarterly survey that helps drive and inform international trade.
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International Trade Services Supporting Business Growth via Trading Dorset Chamber is the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Dorset, we have a highly experienced and qualified international trade team in place to help businesses import and export goods across the globe. Our services include: Export Documentation We are an issuing body, appointed by HM Revenue and Customs, and are authorised to certify export documentation, including: • UK Certificate of Origin • Arab-British Certificate of Originality • UK EUR1 Customs Movement Certificates • ATA Carnets Customs Declarations We offer a customs declaration service that can complete your customs declarations for UK importers and exporters of all sizes. The service provides: • Direct links to the HMRC customs handling system and all inventory linked ports for air, road and sea. • Expert knowledge and understanding of the importance of compliance in this complex area, to ensure that your goods pass through borders unhindered. • T1 Transit Documentation. • Fully qualified, accredited staff.
Training Delivered by experts, tailored to a range of job roles, these courses will help your team get the skills they need now to improve your trading performance and compliance. Through our accreditation by the British Chambers of Commerce we deliver the nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade (NVQ Level 2). Units from this can be completed as individual courses. The Award will be given if six are completed at pass or merit. Embassy Legalisation and FCO Services Dorset Chamber is an agent of the ArabBritish Chamber of Commerce. As agents we can liaise with Embassies on your behalf to obtain certified and legalised documents. Preferential Exchange Rates If you are importing, exporting, paying for a service abroad or receiving international funding, we can help. Through our partnership with finance specialists, Moneycorp, you can access preferential exchange rates, zero international payment fees (terms apply) and other benefits.
across the world to help businesses overcome challenges they may be facing and to expand your trading network. Support Our services are open to all businesses so if you’ve got a question or you need support, please get in touch. Find out more: international@dorsetchamber.co.uk 01202 714804 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/international-trade
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Understanding Exporting
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Upcoming Dorset Chamber Events International Women’s Day 2024 aims to #InspireInclusion and collectively forge a more inclusive world for women. You are invited to join the Dorset Business community on 8 March at The Captain’s Club in Christchurch for a networking lunch event to celebrate this year International Women’s Day. Venue: The Captain’s Club Date: March 8, 2024 | Time: 12.00 - 3.00pm Cost: Mambers £60+VAT | Standard £80+VAT
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Grow Your Business Marsham Court Hotel
Connecting in Nature Walk - Sandbanks - Supported by Lester Aldridge Anna Curtis, Frettens; Gemma Cataldo, Ouch Learning & Development; Paul Taylor, Dorset Chamber; Dorothy Brown, Even Keel Solutions Limited; Sheena Dayman, YMCA Bournemouth
Atholl Mitchell, Avonwood Developments Ltd
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Thirteen Restaurant Visit Alex Naik, Thirteen Restaurant; Hem Naik, Thirteen Restaurant; Elisabeth Naik, Thirteen Restaurant; Paul Taylor, Dorset Chamber
New Members Coffee Morning Yunex Traffic Build
Molecular Magic Visit
Thea Watts, Yunex Traffic; Paul Taylor, Dorset Chamber
Paul Taylor, Dorset Chamber; Maciek Kijewski, Molecular Magic; Karolina Kijewski, Molecular Magic
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Tony Brown, Y-Not Finance; Lorraine Rogers, The Business Supplies Group; Sophie Tanner, Technical Lift Services Ltd; Kat Freeman, Dorset Chamber; Ally Case, Case Travel Ltd; Paul Taylor, Dorset Chamber; Gary Wooding, Dorset Mortgage Group; Michelle Haslam, BizTok Academy; Donna Hart, Dorset Chamber
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Dorset Chamber welcomes our New Members
Baypoint Surveys Ltd Bournemouth www.baypoint.co.uk Based in Bournemouth, Baypoint Surveys specialise in land, building, rail, utility, and drone surveys, as well as setting out and monitoring services. All our surveyors undergo comprehensive training via The Survey Association and continue their journey through ongoing programs in collaboration with TSA and CICES. We also hold a variety of accreditations that further solidify our reputation.
The Wright Clean Poole Poole www.the-wright-clean-poole-ltd. business.site Wright Clean Poole offers domestic, commercial and carpet cleaning services. We are a family run business that has a dedicated team of highly trained cleaners that will provide outstanding and thorough results. We are fully insured, and a locally trusted business and we understand the importance of a clean and healthy living or working environment.
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Penny & Giles Controls (Curtiss-Wright) Christchurch www.cw-industrialgroup.com Curtiss-Wright (Penny + Giles) is a global leader in the supply of joysticks, sensors, and solenoids for industrial motion control. Our modular product designs allow rapid supply of standard options, but we are also specialists in the design of customised and unique designs for OEM customers.
DMW Architects Ltd Wimborne www.dmwa.co.uk DMW Architects are an established, award-winning, RIBA Chartered practice based in Dorset, working across the South of England. We are a multi-disciplinary practice delivering a wide range of project types at all scales, within the private, public and the commercial sectors.
Bournemouth Foodbank Bournemouth www.bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk Bournemouth Foodbank’s vision is to see a fairer, hunger-free society where everyone has enough money to put food on their plate and a network of community support. We are looking to address the underlying causes of the crisis, to challenge injustice and to bring communities across BCP together through compassionate and practical help. /company/dorset-chamber/
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Heartwood Collection Britannia, Raymond Blanc www.heartwoodcollection.com Heartwood Collection is an awardwinning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh seasonal food. With Raymond Blanc as our Chef Patron, you can be assured that sustainability and locality underpin everything we do. Do pop in for a visit at Brasserie Blanc in Bournemouth, The Oaks, Highcliffe or The Britannia, Parkstone.
Lightrise Consulting Wimborne www.lightriseconsulting.com Lightrise Consulting – HR Focused Microsoft Partner that provides tailored, and fixed price options for success in: HCM Solutions (Core HR systems, Recruitment, Onboarding, Leave, Payroll, Experience) ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). We provide a 15% discount on services, and custom discounts on Microsoft Licences to DCC. Scale sustainably in the cloud with Lightrise.
Goodwin Graphics Dorchester www.goodwingraphics.co.uk Goodwin Graphics based in Dorchester, has over 20 years’ experience in vehicle branding. We specialise in car, van, lorry & fleet signwriting, partial wraps, half wraps & full wraps. From design to production carried out in-house by our skilled team of designers and installers. @DorsetChamber
Dawsons Radio Ltd/Bang & Olufsen Bournemouth Ringwood www.dawsonsav.co.uk Dawsons Audio Visual is a fourthgeneration family business with nearly a century of experience in the industry. Dawsons is also the UK’s oldest Bang & Olufsen retailer starting in 1964. The team at Dawsons specialise in comprehensive audiovisual solutions, including whole home automation, dedicated home theatre, multi-room music distribution, and robust whole-home networks.
U4L Ltd Bournemouth www.u4luk.com We’re a full-service energy consultancy company. We specialise in finding businesses and schools better rates for their utilities and provide support in everything from sourcing and installing the latest energy efficiency technologies to validating their bills and ensuring they adhere to the latest regulations. We also help homes and businesses go solar to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
Dimond Health & Aesthetic Clinic Sandbanks www.dimondclinic.co.uk Dimond Health & Aesthetic Clinic is a luxurious clinic in the Sandbanks area of Dorset. We are dedicated to providing exceptional services to enhance the beauty, health and overall wellbeing of our customers. Our team of experienced professionals use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that every treatment is tailored to our clients’ personal needs. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
Littlemore Scientific Engineering Gillingham www.elsec.co.uk At Littlemore Scientific we design and manufacture scientific instruments requiring mechanical and electronic engineering. We have made a variety of specialised machinery and instruments including screen printing machinery, magnetic observatories, wheelchairs for polio patients, archaeological dating equipment and airship parts.
Poole Therapies & Associates Ltd Poole www.pooletherapies.com Offering Mental Health and Counselling Services that are tailored to support your organisational and individual needs - whether you are an employer, employee, student, traveller, or family either working or living in the UK or Aboard - Our counsellors, coaches, and clinical supervisors have a wide range of experiences and specialisms.
France Ltd/Le Bateau Lower Parkstone www.lebateau.co.uk Le Bateau in Poole is a vibrant destination, offering a fusion of delectable burgers, energetic beats, and indulgent shakes. Our relaxed dining atmosphere is perfect for casual get-togethers, while our venue is equipped to cater to parties, complete with its own private bar. Join us for a delightful experience.
Watson Wealth Consultancy Christchurch www.watsonwc.com Watson Wealth Consultancy, is a team of financial experts dedicated to fulfilling your wealth’s potential. We understand that your financial situation is unique and that is why we offer you a single relationship to meet all your financial needs. We offer a comprehensive range of services and investment solutions: Protection, Pension Planning, Investment Planning, Later Life Planning, Estate Planning and Trusts.
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Accountants & Tax Advisors Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk Azets, Poole 01202 717867 www.azets.co.uk Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net Chorus Accounting Limited, Christchurch 01202332500 9a and 10 Evelyn Partners, Bournemouth 02380 827600 www.evelyn.com/ Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com
Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com
Artist Art Zag, Ferndown 07766513257 www.art-zag.com
Aviation Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364174 www.bournemouthairport.com DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk
Banking
Compassion in Business, Poole 07951576832 www.compassioninbusiness.co.uk/
Business Recovery & Insolvency
DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk
Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 923009 www.antonybatty.com/about-our-insolvencypractitioners/bournemouth-office/
Easterly Winds Consulting, Ferndown 07840943600 www.easterlywinds.co.uk/ Engage for Change, Dorchester 07710130755 www.engageforchange.com/
Business Support Services
GS Fast Growth Ltd, Poole 03316309554 www.gsgrowth.co.uk
Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk
Human to Human, , www.ruthkrichards.co.uk
Barclays, Poole 07990 081947,
Imposter Syndrome & Conscious Leadership Coach, Highcliffe on Sea 07555524647, michaela-smith.com
Hunts Accountants Limited, SHERBORNE 01935 815008 www.huntsaccountants.co.uk
HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk
IMSM Limited, Malmesbury 01793313141 www.imsm.com/gb/
HWB Chartered Accountants, Chandlers Ford 02380461200 www.hwb-accountants.com
J.P. Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com
Insight6 - Dorset, Salisbury 07887 554898 www.insight6.com/dorset
Bars & Restaurants
J R L Coaching and Consulting, Bournemouth 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk
JKD Accountants Limited, Poole 07707016594 www.jkdaccountants.co.uk/ Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.co.uk Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk/ 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 TC Group, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Vantage Accounting, Wimborne 01425 460993, vantage-accounting.co.uk
Advertising Auxi Design Ltd, Poole, 7702951995 www.auxi.co.uk Fridays at Nine, Bournemouth 07591202603 www.fridaysatnine.co.uk
Architects
Custom House Cafe, Bar & Bistro, Poole 01202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk France Ltd / Le Bateau, Poole 07854410786 www.lebateau.co.uk Heartwood Collection Britannia Raymond Blanc, Teddington 07585 554377 www.heartwoodcollection.com
Joanne Young, Wimborne 07590 983820, joanneyoung.co.uk KIMCO, Poole 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/ Peer2Peer Global Limited, Wimborne, www.peer2peerboards.com/
Rick Stein, Poole 01202 283000,
Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, ,
The Italian Villa, Poole 01202 816074 www.the-italian-villa.co.uk
Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Rise-Early Career Management Ltd, Corfe Mullen 07531554504 www.rise-ecm.co.uk/
Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com
Branding & Design
Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com
Amadoo Creative Ltd, Poole 01202 287 807 www.amadoo.co.uk
Sellerly Limited, Wimborne, www.sellerly.co.uk/
Brewery
Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Blandford St Mary 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk
Business Associations Wimborne BID, Wimborne Minster 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info
Business Coaching/ Consultancy 50 Forwards Career Coaching, Bournemouth 07896338678,
DMW Architects Ltd, Wimborne 01202 884024 www.dmwa.co.uk
ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Bournemouth 07736 944196 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk
Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk
Be Astute Limited, Frome 01373 837331 www.be-astute.co.uk
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Even Keel Solutions Limited, Bournemouth 01202237337 www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk
Stellar Coach Limited, Bournemouth, 447968012424, stellarcoach.co.uk The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk The Hardy Group, Poole 01202 232520 www.thehardygroup.co.uk Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk West Peak, Christchurch 0800 644 1212, West Peak Partners
Business Process Automation Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com
BrooksKebbey Limited, Wareham 07495 781731 www.brookskebbey.net Core PA Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk/ Dorset Business Angels, Christchurch 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Equilibrium Services, , , Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com Foundry UK, Epping 0207 871 3005, foundryuk.com Get Ahead, Christchuch 07766 111963, getaheadva.com House of Risk Ltd, Poole 07361832293 www.HouseofRisk.co.uk Marketscan Ltd, Chichester 01243791708 www.marketscan.co.uk Saline, Poole 07791 902632 www.saline.org.uk Surrey Translation Bureau, Farnham 01252730014 www.surreytranslation.co.uk The Dorset Concierge Ltd, Swanage 01202148003 www.thedorsetconcierge.com The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk Winning Tenders, Poole 01392 247997 www.winningtenders.co.uk
Car Parking Britannia Parking Group LTD, Poole 01202 555888 www.britpark.com
Care Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset
Catering & Catering Equipment Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Molecular Magic Creative Catering Ltd, Bournemouth 07845 646204 www.molecularmagic.co
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Chamber of Commerce 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
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
Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk
Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 213184 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 8 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk
Education Development Trust, Reading 074468474739 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com
Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 01935 815 008 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, Sturminster Newton 07810 424269 www.facebook.com/SturBiz Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk
Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Forest Holme Hospice, Poole 01202670644 www.forestholmehospice.org.uk HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk
Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, Bournemouth 01202591602 www.helpfulhounds.org.uk
Charity
Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com
AECC University College, Bournemouth 01202 436300 www.aecc-clinic.co.uk Age UK Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset, Bournemouth 01202530530 www.ageuk.org.uk/ bournemouthpooleeastdorset/ Age UK NSWD, Poundbury 01305 269444, Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autism-unlimited.org
Jim Cronin Memorial Fund for Primate Welfare & Conservation, Wareham 01929462487 www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org Julia’s House, Wimborne 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470, lewis-manning.org.uk
Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk
Chemical Supply Analytical Services OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oema.co.uk/
Cleaning Services The Wright Clean Poole, Poole 07368244334, the-wright-cleanpoole-ltd.business.site/
Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com Baypoint Surveys Ltd, Bournemouth 01202301012 www.baypoint.co.uk/ Bennington Green Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 766584 www.benningtongreen.co.uk Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com
Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Wimborne 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk SRS Construction Consultancy, St Leonards 07856 725132 www.srs-cc.co.uk T A Colbourne Projects Ltd t/a TAC Projects, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk Vail Williams, Bournemouth 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com
Construction Design & Build Concept glazing ltd, Bournemouth 01202985242 www.Conceptglazing.co.uk Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com Suttles, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk TImber and Black LTD, EXETER 07528796400 www.TIMBERANDBLACK.COM Toilets+, Norwich 0800606100 www.toilets.co.uk/toilet-hire-dorset/
Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ringwood 0330 660 0040 www.4couture.com Taylor Made Designs, Christchurch 07713 126234 www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com
Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk
Maddie’s Miracle, Blandford Forum 07539284238 www.maddiesmiracle.org.uk
JPP Consulting Ltd, Poole 01202540888 www.jppuk.net
MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimeyoungcarers.org/
Martin Beardsley Limited Construction Carpentry, Wimborne 07786 917 055,
AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk
Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk
MC Roofing Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882281 www.mcroofingltd.co.uk
CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org
Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com
Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole
PC Flooring Ltd, Poole 01202330650 www.pc-flooring.co.uk
Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk
PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramacare.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Talbot Village Trust, Wimborne 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org
Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com
BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bournemouth Foodbank, Bournemouth 01202394505 www.bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk Bournemouth Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets, Bournemouth 01202399199 www.sea-cadets.org/bournemouth/
Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk
Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk
The Arts Development Company, Dorchester 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk
DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk
The Tank Museum, Bovington 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org
Sibbett Gregory, Poole 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Wellington 01823669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk
Wessex Cardiac Trust t/a Heatbeat, Southampton 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk
Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net
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Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk
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Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk
Couriers & Freight Forwarding
Cyber Security SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Southampton 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk South West Cyber Resilience Centre, Poole 07849574895 www.swcrc.co.uk
Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk
Defence Soverin Technologies Limited, Wareham 01929 556732 www.soverin-technologies.co.uk
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Digital Agencies Somer Design, Bournemouth 07905797197 www.somerdesign.co.uk/ Studio Global, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.studioglobal.co.uk
Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk
Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888 www.demonchyaromatics.com/ Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com
Education Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk Iron Mill College, Poole 01392219200, ironmill.co.uk/ Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Dorchester 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk NMNProjects, Swanage 07801612430, Poole High School, Poole 01202 666988 www.poolehigh.co.uk Skills & Learning, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com SWRAC, Wimborne 07841784000, swrac.co.uk/ The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk The Colleges Partnership, Blandford Forum 01258 457091 www.tcpartnership.ac.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk
Electrical Services Dextra Group PLC, Gillingham 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk
Energy Efficiency Services U4L Ltd, Bournemouth 01202800200, u4luk.com
Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk ABP Technologies Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abp-technologies.co.uk/
Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307007 www.aishtechnologies.com
Event Management & Equipment
Amtek Engineering Solutions Ltd, Wimborne 01202 868640 www.amtek-group.co.uk/
BBX Media Ltd, Poole 01202912666 www.bbxmedia.co.uk/
Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk Bristol Maid, Blandford Forum 01258 484430 www.bristolmaid.com/ Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com IEC / Alpro Limited, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk INDUS Engineering Services, Bournemouth 07306193348 www.indusengineering.co.uk Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gillingham 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.com Parvalux Electric Motors, Poole 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Trident Maritime Systems UK Limited, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Ultra Nuclear Ltd, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com
Entertainment LEDhouse Ltd, Poole 02038 086917 www.ledhouse.tech
Environmental Services
BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com CrowdComms, Blandford Forum 01258863812 www.crowdcomms.com/ Dorsety Show, Dorchester 01305264249 www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk Havencrown Marquee Cleaning Machines Ltd, Blandford Forum 07717 258925, Mar-key Group, Bournemouth 01202577111 www.mar-key.com/ Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com
Facilities Management Atlas FM, Bournemouth 01202 536770 www.atlasfm.com
Financial Services Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk Birch Financial Services, Bournemouth 07701058375 www.birchfinancialservices.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk Dorset Mortgage Group Ltd, Bournemouth 07702876924 www.dorsetmortgagegroup.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk Globacare, Bournemouth 01202 929349 www.globacare.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk
Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk SWIG Finance, Truro 01872227930 www.swigfinance.co.uk The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk Toomey Leasing Group, Salisbury 01722440715 www.toomeylease.com/ Twelve Wealth Management, Poole 07503 505255 www.marcnorris.co.uk Watson Wealth Consultancy Ltd, Christchurch, 7825333258 www.watsonwc.com WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk
Fire & Security Sentinel, Poole 01202 800117, sentinelfs.co/
Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk Oakhouse Foods, Verwood 01202 814179 www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/ Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Stratton Business Park 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.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
Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org
Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk
Efeca, Bournemouth 01202 299 878 www.efeca.com/
Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Poole 01202 725600 www.suez.co.uk
Lloyds Commercial Banking, Ferndown 07385364318 www.lloydsbank.com/
Avonwood Developments (Zone Safe), Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk
The Master Key Group Ltd, Wimborne 07384636992 www.themasterkeygroup.com
MSP Capital, Poole 01202 743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk
Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk
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Health & Wellbeing
Home Technology
Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com
Living Home Technology, Poole 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk
Case-UK, merthyr tydfil 07512335593, Case-UK
Hotels & Conferencing
DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Dimond Health & Aesthetic Clinic Ltd, Poole 01202929220 www.dimondclinic.co.uk
Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk
Elevate Foundation, Christchurch 07896258229, elevatefoundation.co.uk/
Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com
Jules Whale Life Coaching, Poole 07769 348153 www.juleswhale.com/
Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com
Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com
George Albert Hotel & Spa, Dorchester 01935 483430 www.gahotel.co.uk
Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk
Kingstonry Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com
Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com
Mercure Bournemouth , Queens Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth 01202 554415 www.queenshotelbournemouth.com
Physio Fitness, Christchurch 07973939545 www.dmphysiofitness.co.uk/
Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk
Poole Therapies and Associates Limited, Poole 0749674150 www.pooletherapies.com
Oceana Hotels, Bournemouth 01202 298350 www.oceana-collection.com
Quantum Chiropractic Ltd t/a Life Balance Chiropractic Centre, Poole 01202684859 www.lifebalancechiropractic.co.uk/ R’eagle minds limited trading as Freo Wellbeing, Poole 07565700905 www.freowellbeing.com WALX, Worth Matravers 0333 1234540, walx.co.uk Woogie Big Pants, Dorchester 07368 188057, woogiebigpants.com/ Work Experience Ltd t/a A1 Care, Poole 07950622707, Work Experience Ltd Zest Lifestyle, Wimborne 07880557976 www.zestlifestyle.com/
Holiday Lettings
RNLI College, Poole 03003 007654 www.rnli.org/college. Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 204921 www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/ the-royal-bath-hotel-bournemouth Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com
People Puzzles Ltd, New Addington 0345 646 5201, peoplepuzzles.co.uk/ Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk The People Choreographer, 07876 207054 www.peoplechoreographer.co.uk ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk
Import/Export Services International Trade Matters, Barnstaple, 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com
Insurance A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.ajg.com Dorchester NFU Mutual, Dorchester 01305266411 www.nfumutual.co.uk/dorchester Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/ MC Warranty Services, Poole 01202078745 www.mcwarrantyservices.co.uk/ NFU Mutual Salisbury and Wareham, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham
Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Pensar IT, London 03330069550 www.pensar.co.uk Poole Software Limited, Poole 01202 030082, poolesoftware.com/ QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com Rejuvenate IT, Bournemouth 01202 237273 www.rejuvenate.it Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk Vizst Technology, Poole 0333 344 2204 www.vizst.com
Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd, Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8 www.bournelifts.co.uk Meridian Lifts Ltd, Poole 01202773332 www.meridianlifts.co.uk Technical lift services Ltd, Poole 01202062140, .tlse.co.uk
Local Authority BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com
Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com
Interior Design
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Poole 01202965868 www.dorsetlep.co.uk
Keeley Fox Commercial Interior Design LTD, Poole 01202287688 www.keeleyfoxintteriordesign.com
IT
The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com
A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com
The Nici, Bournemouth 01202018555 www.thenici.com
Amicus ITS Ltd t/a Aura Technology, Southampton 03333 208601 www.auratechnology.com
Village Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 416147 www.village-hotels.co.uk
Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk
C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3ia.co.uk
Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com Advanced Instruments Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com
HR
Castra Solutions Ltd, Aylesbury 03001245005, castrasolutions.co.uk
Headland HR Limited, Dorchester 01305 564102 www.headlandhr.co.uk
ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk
Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk
Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services
Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com
HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk
Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 0345 123 6677 www.grapevine.uk.com
ASMPT, Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com
Home Improvements
Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk
ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk
BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk
Southern Softflow, Wimborne 01202 828241 www.southernsoftflow.co.uk
Okana Limited, Christchurch 01202070040 www.okanagroup.co.uk
Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com
British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com
Hardys Holiday Home Services, 07827 680068 www.hardysholidayhomeservices.com
Holiday Parks Waterside Holiday Group, Weymouth 01305833103 www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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 Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.cat.com/marine CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk CME Automation Systems Ltd, Chard 01460 269500, cme-as.com/ 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/ CT Production Ltd., Poole 01202 687633 www.ctproduction.co.uk/ 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 Donaldson Filtration GB Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk 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 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
Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com Hey Create, Poole 07534273945 www.heycreate.co.uk/ Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Poole 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com Icons Shop Limited, Christchurch 07775900721, Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk 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 Marine Components International, Poole 01202 624244 www.marinecomponents.co.uk/ Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com NEXA Medical Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 575749 www.nexanpwt.com/
R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com
Marketing PR & Web Developers
RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com
b4b Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk
Rotor Blades Limited, Warminster, +44 (0) 1985 847040 www.bellflight.com/
Darmax Research Ltd, Wimborne 07737 143315 www.darmaxresearch.co.uk
Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk
Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk
S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com
Digital Storm, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk
Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.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 Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer, Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4 www.tyrolsealants.com Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671,
EmZoh Ltd t/a Biztok Academy, Verwood 07394169812 www.tiktokelevator.com EPM Agency, Poole, +441202237137 www.epm.agency/ Fireworx, Bournemouth 01202 559559 www.fwx.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 Mckenna Townsend, Ringwood 01425 472330 www.mckennatownsend.com Motley Digital Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Octima Marketing Ltd, Poole 01202 022108 www.octima.co.uk Runway Growth Consulting Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk
Media & Film Dorset Biz News Ltd c/o The Business Magazine Group, Camberley 07305 582269 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global, Fareham 01489 587610 www.global.com
Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk
Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com
Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.uk
Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk
Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com
Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk
Yunex Traffic, Poole 01202 782000 www.yunextraffic.com/
The BV Magazine, Sturminster Newton 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
Marine
Motoring Sales & Servicing
Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com
Breeze Motor Group, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze.co.uk
Avon Marina, Christchurch 01202612610 www.avonmarina.com
E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk
Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com
Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/
Spot Zero EU Ltd, Poole 01202739937 www.spotzero.com
OKO Global LLP, London 02381 550 058 www.oko.com
Penny & Giles Controls Limited (CurtissWright), Christchurch 01425 271444 www.cw-industrialgroup.com/
Fridgenius Ltd, Wimborne 01202 889264,
Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com
Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk
Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk
Griff IVD Ltd, 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com
PRF Composite Materials, Poole 01202 680022 www.prfcomposites.com
Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com
Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk
Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com Goodknight Property Management, Bournemouth 07505709484 www.goodknight.co
Networking
Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com
Poole Property Club, Poole 07807531165 www.poolepropertyclub.co.uk
Public Relations & Marketing Consultants
Notary Services
Deep South Media Ltd, Poole 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk
Paul Wintle Notary Public, Bournemouth 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com
Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk The Business Supplies Group, Bournemouth 0333 456 1506 www.tbsg.co.uk/
Packing & Packaging John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk
Patents & Trademarks
Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk
Publications IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk
UFHN LTD, Ferndown 01202894976 www.ufhn.co.uk
Printing Services & Supplies BCP Media Group Ltd, Poole 01202717535 www.bcp.co.uk Harkwell Labels Ltd, Poole 01202 735300, .harkwell-labels.co.uk The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk
Property Sales and Rental ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Frost & Co Professional Lettings, Poole 01202 737755 www.frostandco-uk.co.uk/
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Spyrosoft Ltd, Christchurch 01202 059455 www.spyro-soft.com
Dawsons Radio Ltd/Bang & Olufsen Bournemouth, Ringwood 01202752000, Dawsons Radio Ltd
Omnivation Ltd / Party Boutique, Bournemouth 01202941225, omnivation.co.uk/
Recruitment
Retail & Commercial Interiors
Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Phoenix Screening Ltd, Wimborne 07775544250, phoenixscreening.com REED Specialist Recruitment, Bournemouth 01202 585585 www.reed.co.uk/ Rubicon People Partnership, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk
Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com
Retail
The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk
Jobshop UK, Poole, +441202674488 www.jobshopuk.com
Lightrise Consulting Ltd, Wimborne 02031312485 www.lightriseconsulting.com
Springboard IT, Blackford 01934710666 www.springboardit.co.uk
Pulford Publicity Ltd, Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk
Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk
INVIDAR Ltd, Poole 07453288876, invidar.com/
Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com
Poole Bay Holdings Ltd, Poole 01202493696 www.poolebayholdings.co.uk
IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk
Plumbing & Heating
Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk
Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785, localiq.co.uk
Impressions Care Agency, Bournemouth 03330062690 www.impressionscare.co.uk
Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com
Removals & Storage
Hyperion Hot Tubs, Wimborne 01202985125 www.hyperionhottubs.co.uk
Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk
Photographer
W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk
Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk
Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com
Solar/Green Energy Clive Lee Solar Consulting, Iwerne Minster 07554 998436, DES Renewables, Wimborne 01202 985888, desrenewables.com/ Excel Energy Ltd, Poole 07814924018, xl electrical excellence ltd Save Energy UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 986262 www.saveenergyuk.co.uk W H White Limited, Wimborne 01202 612504 www.whwhite.co.uk
Solicitors
Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk
Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk
Reward Scheme
Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk
Cordoba Rewards Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floors, Brownsea House 01202 133581 www.cordobarewards.co.uk
Security Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk
Serviced Offices
Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk
TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk
Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk
HKLAW, Poole 01305 251007 www.hklaw.uk
The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk
SmartBase, Christchurch 01202149189 www.smart-base.co.uk
Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk
Venaspace, Bournemouth 07507125442 www.venaspace.com
Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com
Signage
Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk
Tru Talent, Bournemouth 01202 237129 www.tru-talent.co.uk Wild Recruitment, Poole 01202 367181 www.wildrecruitment.co.uk
Recycling & Waste
Bournemouth Sign Co., Christchurch 01202 797239 www.bsign.co.uk
1st Waste Management Consultants Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 393001 www.1stwaste.co.uk
Goodwin Graphics, Crossways 01305851525 www.goodwingraphics.co.uk/
Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd, New Milton 01425610566 www.nmsb.co.uk
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Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk Reeves James Limited, Dorchester 01305 238470, reevesjames.com Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Stowe Family Law LLP, Leeds 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ offices/bournemouth
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Trethowans, Poole 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com Woodstock Legal Services Ltd, Poole 03300885792 www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk
Poole Town Football Club (1991) Limited, Bournemouth 07554816089 www.pooletownfc.co.uk/
Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Broadstone 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com
Stonemasons
DSTPN, , , JRS Training, Poole 01202 681525, jrstraining.com
Sports & Leisure
Portman Stone Limited, Christchurch 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com
AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk
Telecommunications
Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk
4COM Group Ltd, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk
Martin John Training, Verwood 07720149753 www.martinjohn-training.com/
Broadstone Golf Club, Broadstone 01202 642521 www.broadstonegolfclub.com/ Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, Poole 01202 675551 www.dolphinibc.com Dorsety Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com E-motion Fitness Hub, Poole 07900 535256, e-motionfitnesshub.com/ eseafoil Ltd, Bournemouth 07541 073717 www.eseafoil.com Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole 01202 622022 www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ JM Adventure Ltd, Swanage 01929475691 www.jmadventure.com Jurassic Coast trust, Dorchester 01308 807000 www.jurassiccoast.org/ Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Openwide International Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk
Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 0345 193 9393 www.citrustelecom.net/ Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com
Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk Ouch Learning and Development, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchlandd.co.uk Sandler Training Dorset, Poole 07769134753 www.dorset.sandler.com SPOCE Project Management, Poole 01202736373 www.spoce.com
VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net Wessex Internet Limited, Blandford 03332 407997 www.wessexinternet.com
Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com Ken Parke Planning Consultants, Bournemouth 01202538800 www.kenparkeplanning.com
Training Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk
Transport & Logistics Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk Charles Kendall Freight Ltd, Christchurch 01202 593949 www.charleskendall.com/services/freight Great Western Railway, London 0345 7000125 www.gwr.com Morebus/Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk PHVC Minibus & Fleet Suppliers, Fareham 01489 580333 www.phvc.co.uk
Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk PRC Streamline Group, Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk
Travel Case Travel Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 375180 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ally.case City Cruises PLC - Poole, Poole 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com
Utilities D&A Procurement Ltd, Poole 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk
Vehicle Leasing ElectriX, Bournemouth 07944134806 www.lvelectrix.co.uk/
Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton Commercials, Wimborne 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk
Virtual PA Clare Corbett Virtual Assistant, Wimborne, www.cc-va.co.uk
Will Writing Dorset Coast Wills, Christchurch 01202 985081 www.dorsetcoastwills.co.uk
Workwear Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000, wearetower.com/
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