mkflyers central
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
IN MILTON KEYNES august 2012
2 mkflyers central
To advertise call 01908 767080
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 3
Welcome to... ...the August edition of MK Flyers Central. Have a read through MK Flyers Central to see advice from local business in Milton Keynes. Until next month
Stuart & The MK Flyers Central Team Follow us on Twitter
Team
Kim Oliphant Steve Aylott Telephone
01908 767080 central@mkflyers.co.uk www.mkflyerscentral.co.uk www.blog-mkflyers.co.uk Designed by:
MKF design www.mkfdesign.co.uk advertising | design | print info@mkfdesign.co.uk
MK Flyers North – 10,000 Newport Pagnell, Willen, Willen Park, Downhead Park, Blakelands, Pennylands, Bolbeck Park, Giffard Park, Great Linford
Follow us on Facebook
MEMBER
Contact us today with your advertising requirements Copy deadline for the SEPTEMBER edition
13th AUGUST 2012 email:stuart@mkflyers.co.uk Each edition is delivered FREE to these numbers of homes and businesses to these areas MK Flyers cannot take responsibility for the content of the adverts or the services provided by the advertisers. All adverts are printed in good faith. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited.
4 mkflyers central
Stuart Oliphant
MK Flyers distribution and areas we cover
www.twitter.com/mkflyers
www.facebook.com / MK Flyers
Editor
MK Flyers South – 11,000 Furzton, Emerson Valley, Westcroft, Tattenhoe, Shenley Church End, Shenley Brook End, Shenley Lodge, Kingsmead, Oxley Park MK Flyers East – 10,000 Broughton, Middleton, Milton Keynes Village, Monkston, Monkston Park, Kents Hill, Woughton on the Green, Woolstone, Wavendon Gate, Walnut Tree, Old Farm Park, Browns Wood, Caldecotte MK Flyers West – 11,000 Stony Stratford, Old Stratford, Two Mile Ash, Bancroft Park, Blue Bridge, Bradwell, Loughton, Great Holm, Crownhill, Grange Farm, Medbourne
To advertise call 01908 767080
SHENLEY CHURCH END LOCAL CENTRE
Tel: MILTON KEYNES 522987 www.besthairdresser.co.uk
Allergy Testing & Elimination
Boost your Immune System the natural way. For information contact:
Carolyn Dennett
07714 70593
www.allergyassistance.co.uk Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 5
POSITIVE LIVING 2012 – What it means... Forget the scaremongering of Hollywood and hearsay. The world will not end, there will be no immediate change – we are in fact already in the middle of huge shifts and growths prophesised. Even within our own life structure we can see huge changes, physically, emotionally, historically and personally. Every life on the planet is being shook up and all we can do is hold on. Yet why is this happening? Is it some part of a cruel unfolding plan? Are we being held accountable by some vengeful deity for actions of present and past? Everything we know is being overturned, nothing seems stable. What is occurring and what if anything can we do about what’s playing out? The word is not going crazy, things are not getting worse. Life is rebalancing and we are an important part of that shift. You particularly chose to be here right now, to be alive in this time frame and the unprecedented shifts that are happening. There are many books and therefore much available information on theories relating to this, but for the purpose of this written piece, we will simplify it, to help you understand how 2012 directly affects you, even to the point of personal relationships, love, family and work. Without computer programs and technology as we know it now, our far distant ancestors knew more about planetary alignment, deep space, stars and their physical / energetic effects than we think we know even now. NASA itself has discovered deep in the centre of the Milky Way, in an area we thought was black space, a new energy source, a new star, that burns far brighter than anything else that exists in our solar system today. Nick named ‘the pistol’, if we were to place it within our local system, if would take up the whole of the space that Earth currently uses to circulate the Sun, and it would burn thousands of times brighter. This new discovery seems to be directly lined up with our own Sun and Earth – NOW. The Mayan calendar accurately predicted and pinpointed the precise date of this alignment as 21.12.12. The Bible and other such books called this time period as ‘the end of times’. We are physically living this ‘end of times’ NOW! For now, set aside the physics - and what all of this means, the real impact on us will be more on a planetary / energy level – which in turn equates down individually to each one of us.
The Mayan calendar ran for five equal segments of 5,125ish years each, unlike our rolling 12 months. We are not only at the end of one of these segments; we are at the end of the whole complete thing. We are at the end of the old cycle, but instead of snuffing out, we are heralding the start of the new one coming in, a new world view with new vibrations and potential of its own. Twenty twelve is the date given, 21.12.2012 to be more precise, and we have the technological backup and intelligence to realise... If you could draw a straight line through space, the Sun is passing directly in front of ‘the Pistol’. Earth, the Sun and the centre point of the Milky Way are aligned. Rather than all this happening over a one day time period, it actually began in the 1980’s and will be done by roughly 2016. Only at this present time, once every 25,625ish years due to its wobble, can Earth directly receive vital energy it needs to replenish, but even then - only up to its own capability to attract, store and receive in the first place. In the world of science, a positive can link to a positive to increase its size and output. A negative to a negative is the same. A positive and a negative when they meet together simply collide and cancel each other out. Every human alive is an energy conductor. Each one channel’s its life force – for the whole of its life - directly back to Earth as either a negative or a positive charge. We are the ones who decide the wellbeing of the planet by the overall input we feed back to life. We’re either an asset or a drain depending on our outlook, our actions, thoughts, deeds and intention. We will either help Earth receive what it needs to replenish – or we’ll block. The choice is as easy as that. Never before has free will been so important. On a personal level this equates to you being happy or sad, peaceful and open or stressed out and blocked. We are living a unique point in time where the vibration of life is greatly sped up – that’s why time ‘feels’ to be going so fast. Never before has it been so easy to let go of what we no longer need. Will you wake up and play your part? Will you help life to replenish itself – and therefore help us in the process? The choice rests solely with you...
Stephanie J. King Author of ‘And So It Begins...’ & ‘Life is Calling...’ www.channelledbyspirit.com www.positivelivingmk.co.uk – (presently under construction)
LIFE IS CALLING... How to Manifest Your Life Plan. By: Stephanie J. King ACCESS YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, INCREASE PERFORMANCE, OPTIMISE RESULTS, WITHOUT AN INCREASE IN EFFORT FROM YOU. Every day is a new day - it's another chance to recreate, to make a difference, to redraw who you are and what you do. How you live, interact and connect with daily life means everything, for your achievements you'll take back with you to Spirit as your personal contribution to life, to physicality and to time… Written like a deck of cards but in book form, Life is Calling… was compiled by Spirit as a verbally direct interchange with your Guardian and with Source in a way that's completely in tune with your life. This interactive guide book will take you forward as if by the hand through daily events, traumas, thoughts, obstacles and situations, to master what before now simply pushed and pulled you. Nothing happens by chance and when you see the whole, complete picture, you can better connect, interact and communicate. Be inspired, acknowledged, recognised, understood and move onward and upward with life. You also form part of life's own web of life, we all do, but there are times that hot spots appear. On days when your own life is steady - you'll gain information to pass on - to help something or somebody else. Over 377 different entries provide vital life tools that will help you grow in confidence, feel freer, love better, be happier and healthier than in years. You'll work & link directly with life's own creative force to become the best version of yourself that you can be. For some this will mean added tools to your basket, to enhance work that you're already doing, to ensure you always hit the highest possible outcome, to extend limitations of present awareness levels & break free of the confinement of time. You'll become more alert to data from your higher senses - bringing inspiration, hunches & helpful extrasensory information into fuller conscious awareness - accessing larger amounts of stimuli than before. Perfect for busy lives & lifestyles, use it often for self improvement, empowerment, renewed insight, understanding, and to help you reach all your life goals. Love, work, family and home - the results will be immediate and immense. There's nothing at all like it on the market (see the guest book comments on our web page as personal proof). Life Is Calling… is 'on target’ with guidance given…
www.channelledbyspirit.com
RRP £10.99
Louise Wesley, co-owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping in Milton Keynes, introduces the new and exciting new business offering intelligent bookkeeping services for small and medium size businesses in and around Milton Keynes… Rosemary Bookkeeping in Milton Keynes is run by myself and my business partner Ian Mendham. Our main aim? To deliver a reliable and useful service with the personal touch. We understand there is a lot of pressure on business owners to manage their businesses effectively and have their accounting records in order but we also know that the reality is, with running the business and everyday life, the bookkeeping can sometimes be overlooked. At Rosemary we are passionate about numbers and offer a simple and efficient solution to your bookkeeping needs, whether you are a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company. We charge by transaction rather than by hour, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
“We see ourselves as the ‘friendly bookkeeper’, here to help business owners do what they do best; we focus on your books so that you can focus on your business” Ian Mendham, Rosemary Bookkeeping, Milton Keynes We are delighted to be writing a monthly bookkeeping column and we invite you to write in with any questions you may have regarding your own business or any areas of bookkeeping on which you would like to have more information. I would like to start by answering one of the most frequently asked questions. This is one which Ian
8 mkflyers central
and I hear in and around networking events time and time again from small business owners who just don’t realise the importance of keeping accurate records:
Why do I need a bookkeeper? Reliable, well organised data is incredibly important to the financial well-being of small to medium size businesses. Good bookkeeping may not directly contribute to the profit of a business, but it is vital to it’s financial wellbeing nonetheless. Accurate bookkeeping is important for generating reports for you as a business owner to make management decisions, whether this is on a monthly or quarterly basis. It helps you decide if the prices of the products and services you offer are sufficient to cover your costs, allows for structured budgeting and forecasting and of course shows clearly the fundamental aspects of who you owe money to, who owes you and how much! Furthermore, accurate income and expenditure records are a must in order for your accountant to calculate and file your business tax liability to HMRC. Utilising a bookkeeper who will work in harmony with your accountant and provide them with exactly what they need, in the format they want, saves everyone time and money. If you think you may need a bookkeeper or would like to find out more about the services offered by Rosemary Bookkeeping, feel free to contact me at louisewesley@rosemarybooks.co.uk.
To advertise call 01908 767080
WASP NEST TREATMENT
Milton Keynes Pest Control Ltd Commercial & Domestic Pest Control
ÂŁ5 OFF Voucher Offer ends 30th October 2012
National pest technicians association
Other Pest Control Services Available: Squirrels, Rats, Mice, Fleas, Moles, Cluster Flies, Woodworm & Ant Prevention Treatment etc
Tel: 01908 550560
Price varies according to location / Call out charge may be applied if nest is not found
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 9
What is NLP? NLP explores how the human mind How Can it Help Me? From the original models of “excellence” chosen works – it gives you a stronger in the human behavioural and psychology field awareness of how you process until today, successful people at the top of their game in all areas of life have been “modelled” and interpret information, how to understand their individual beliefs, thinking you think and behave and how patters, approaches and behaviours that result in that can bring about rapid change their success and achievement. These exemplars come from backgrounds in business, medicine, for yourself or for people in your psychology, sports, education, coaching, public organisation. service, and coiuntless other areas of life. What was It is simply a collection of models and techniques which can lead to a greater understanding of human behaviour, and help people achieve more successful results in both their business and personal life. N = Neuro – The way we think and process our thoughts L = Linguistic – The language patterns and behaviours we use P = Programming - How our thinking and behaviours have a positive or negative impact on us – the learnt programmes we run
How did it Begin? These models and techniques are a result of the research started in the early 1970s by 2 UCLA professors John Grinder and Richard Bandler and the research continues to this day. The project was initially started to investigate and identify the attributes of highly successful people, and what set them apart from those who would like to be successful and didn’t achieve it. Both Bandler and Grinder felt that if they could discover the core elements of what made people excel l in any given field then they could then teach it to others how to do the same.
10 mkflyers central
and is still being learnt from them has enabled the extremely flexible and powerful toolkit of NLP to be put together that can help people both in business and personal lives to change limiting and unwanted behaviour to that of positive and successful ones.
Some examples where using NLP can help are; • Confidence and self esteem • Communicating and delivering key messages with impact • Confident presentation skills • Managing people and teams • Developing highly effective managers • Understand what motivates others actions and how best to respond • Set compelling goals for the future • Identify and change beliefs that limit us • Managing conflict situation with more flexibility • Managing anxiety and stress • Recruitment of the right people • Sports Coaching • Teaching
To advertise call 01908 767080
DIPLOMA in NLP - 4 Days How would you like to overcome what is blocking you in your work and/or personal life? What would it be like to be able to communicate, negotiate and manage conflict in a way that will get you even better and faster results? Imagine managing your emotions instead of them managing you!
NLP teaches us techniques to help us do all of this and much more!
WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE? Join the millions of people who are now experiencing for themselves how using the tools and techniques of NLP gives them greater personal impact, increased motivation, increased behavioural flexibility and more options and choices to lead the life they want. Plus a CERTIFIED DIPLOMA IN NLP on successful completion
Book today to reserve your place
Date: 7th & 8th Sept (Mod 1). 21st & 22nd Sept (Mod 2) Venue: Whitsondoles Farm, Milton Keynes Investment: ÂŁ550.00 plus vat
Tel: 0845 6182908 Email: info@ddsnlp.com mkflyers 11
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
central
Milton Keynes has enjoyed a spectacular couple of months, we have been able to indulge in the International Festival, glimpse at the Olympic Torch as it raced through the city, had more large businesses move into the city and even celebrated yet another win for the Redbull Racing Team. It is hard to see how the year could get better for the city but I am glad to see that the summer period is going to allow us to take stock of the year so far, as we pack up on our holidays. The summer recess means I get a month in Milton Keynes to visit an array of local projects, businesses and generally spend some uninterrupted time in the constituency. It is the time in the parliamentary year I most look forward to and so I try and cram in as much as I possibly can into my diary.
I have got in the habit of running an annual mobile surgery in the villages around Milton Keynes in addition to my regular surgery at the Civic Offices. I give allotted times and places that I am due and people can come, pop by and have a word with me. Normally people just come and say hello, but occasionally there are issues which are raised and I can help with. The days, times and places for this year’s mobile surgery is as follows: Monday 6th August 10:15 Haversham – opposite the school 10:45 Castlethorpe – outside village hall 11:30 Hanslope – Market Square, High Street 13:15 Stoke Goldington – outside village hall 14:00 Gayhurst – by village notice board 14:25 Tyringham – grass triange, opposite farm entrance 15:20 Newport Pagnell – near Market Hill Medical centre Tuesday 7th August 09:45 Lavendon – outside village hall 10:45 Emberton – near clock tower 11:30 Clifton Reynes – near the Robin Hood Pub 11:50 Newton Blossomville – near the school 13:30 Sherington – The Knoll 14:30 Chicheley – outside the village hall
12 mkflyers central
Wednesday 8th August 09:30 Ravenstone – by the Church 10:00 Weston Underwood – entrance to the village hall 13:30 Astwood – near the Swan pub 14:00 North Crawley – by the Institute 15:00 Moulsoe – on the bend by the village notice board Thursday 30th August 09:00 Olney – Market square Please do feel free to drop by or if you would like help with a specific issue call my office on 01908 686830. I always find it a shame when politics gets in the way of government business and the last couple of weeks of the parliamentary term saw this. Many of you, like me, will feel pretty numb to the discussion of the lord’s reform. I personally feel that considering the real problems we are facing as a country, we would be better spent discussing them. But needless to say, the reformation of the House of Lords was included in the Coalition agreement and was therefore up for discussion. I have been contacted by many of my constituents asking about my own position on the reforms which have always been clear. Since being elected in 2005 I have voted in favour of Lords reform. In the last debate in 2007 I voted in favour of reform and the continuation of a bicameral parliament. I supported a proportion of 80% elected and 20% appointed in the Upper House, whilst I rejected an all appointed or an all elected chamber. However, the devil they say is always in the detail and I am concerned about many of the details of this bill. With the timetabling motion having been delayed until the Autumn, this issue is bound to continue to be right up there on the political agenda. I will be waiting to see the outcome of the committee stages where the detail will be revealed, but I hope very much that in the meantime we can get on with discussing the really important issues like the issues arising in the wake of Libor and the impact benefit changes are having on the streets. And finally, whilst I pride myself on working hard for Milton Keynes, having never hid my love of watching and playing cricket, this month I was able to indulge in my favourite pass time at a charity game playing for the Lords and Commons. I think I reached my cricketing pinnacle by dismissing two test legends, Mohammad Yousuf and Gordon Greenwich. Fortunately for me Quentin Jones from Castlethorpe was scoring so independent verification is available!
Have a wonderful summer and I have my fingers crossed for better weather than we have been blessed with in the year already.
Mark Lancaster TD MP
To advertise call 01908 767080
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 13
News from The Associaiton of Young People with ME (AYME)
AYME welcomes new chair The largest charity in the UK for children and young people with Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME), AYME, is pleased to welcome new chairman, Matthew Wright, as it bids a fond farewell to founder of the Milton Keynes based charity and runner-up to MK Woman of the Year, Jill Moss. Matthew is a law graduate with 27 years experience in international business, joining the charity from his role as Chief Executive of Russell Reynolds Associates, one of the world’s leading executive search and assessment firms. Matthew has many years’ experience working within the charity sector, as a trustee of UK charity, Make a Wish from 2001 to 2003 and chair of the charity from 2003 to 2006.
14 mkflyers central
AYME is a charity close to Matthew’s heart, as several years’ ago one of his children was diagnosed with the debilitating condition ME, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). “I have seen first-hand the impact of the illness and the effect it has on all of the family” says Matthew. “Without the support of AYME during this time, it would have been a far more challenging journey.” ME/CFS affects one in 100 children and is a chronic disabling illness with many complex symptoms. AYME provides emotional and practical support and information for young people suffering with ME and helps educate their friends and family about the condition. “I am delighted to take on the role as chair of AYME, and I would like to thank Jill Moss for her commitment to this wonderful charity since it was founded in 1996” said Matthew.
For further information about AYME visit www.ayme.org.ul or telephone 0845 123 2389. To advertise call 01908 767080
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 15
Small businesses will lead the way in 2012, says company whose tenants already employ 1000 people Milton Keynes will boom in 2012, says the town’s largest serviced business premises provider, as the number of people employed in its units tops 1000 at the close of 2011. Bucks Biz, with over 400,000 square feet of space and 150 tenants in Bletchley and Denbigh, says it is already planning more units to cope with the expected growth in demand and bringing forward plans to develop extra space at the huge Interchange House in Howard Way. “Our units currently provide work for around a thousand people and we have seen that figure rise steadily,” said Dominic Muscat, a director of the company that owns the business.
16 mkflyers central
“As Milton Keynes business booms, led by small businesses, we are already identifying potential new units that can be converted to provide the premises needed for small companies to thrive without hassle.” Bucks Biz, with units all over Milton Keynes, is renowned for straight talking and dealing; not hiding costs and not charging for many of the little things that keep businesses ticking, but which can be annoying to the point of distraction. “We really believe that if our customers are happy, then they’ll be free to get on with their businesses, which in turn will expand,” added Dominic. More info from www.bucksbiz.co.uk or 01908 821000
To advertise call 01908 767080
Discover the friendly route to more sales at our weekly breakfast networking meetings
Networking and positive word-of-mouth marketing account for 70% of all business transactions.
• There’s no hefty annual fee. • You have a way to grow your business by exchanging meaningful referrals. • Members get to know you and your business and can actively look out for new opportunities for you - and vice versa! • Members get their own free entry on the BBMK website, plus a link to their own website
That’s the essence of BBMK! To visit please email guest@bbmkfriday.co.uk or to find out more, speak to any BBMK member, visit www.bbmkfriday.co.uk or call 0845 467 8398
Here’s what our customers say about mkflyers... Thank you for the excellent work you have carried out to successfully support and improve our local advertising with Your Local Flyer over the past 2 years. The whole process is simple, from your help initially designing our advert, through final proof sign off, print and web advert. The really good news for C & R Technologies Ltd is that we are seeing a great return on our investment in advertising on a monthly basis with you. For every pound we spend we are seeing a £4 return; now that is the Business at Our Fingertips. To sum up, I have found the MK Flyers Team to be reliable, efficient and very cost effective for local advertising in print and on the web. I have no hesitation in recommending you. Stephen Roberts, C&R Technologies
Women in Enterprise is THE networking group for men and women in Milton Keynes!
Try us out non members welcome
La Collina Little Brickhill
Wednesday 26th September 2012, 12 - 2pm Members £20, Non-Members £28
BOOK ONLINE Visit us today
www.womeninenterprise.co.uk
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 17
Don’t Be Caught Out by Office Sweepstake Rules With so many major sporting events taking place over the next couple of months, it’s likely that employees will be considering organising sweepstakes amongst their colleagues. So what are the rules? Workplace sweepstakes typically involve a scheme where those wishing to participate draw a team, horse or whatever from a hat and pay a sum of money. The person who selects the winner then receives all the money. This qualifies as a lottery under the Gambling Act 2005 and if run on a small scale within the workplace is classed as “work lotteries”. No licence is required to run this type of lottery but there are a set of rules laid down within the Gambling Act 2005 about how these lotteries must be operated. 18 mkflyers central
A workplace sweepstake must NOT: • Make any profits even for a charity or other fundraising purpose • Roll over into another week, event or sweepstake – each must be organised for a specific event and all proceeds distributed at the end of it • Be available to anyone who is not an employee, including friends, family, agency workers, contractors, customers, etc. • Be run off site or across multiple sites even if they are part of your Company • Be advertised anywhere outside the premises in which it is being run • Be organised during working time Further guidance can be found at www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk. Angela Rhodes, Crispin Rhodes Ltd, HR Specialists, Milton Keynes, angela@crispinrhodes.co.uk, www.crispinrhodes.co.uk To advertise call 01908 767080
Leading the way in commercial cleaning We fully understand the professional qualities required for consistent, reliable and smooth management of commercial cleaning contracts. Briteclean are at the very cutting edge in commercial cleaning and guarantee an exceptional service each time we visit. We now offer a service guarantee with all commercial cleaning contracts we undertake. We are fully insured and our services include: • Office cleaning • Builder’s cleans • Landlord and end of tenancy cleans • Party cleans • Catering establishments • Hard floor cleaning specialists • Cleaning contracts and emergency cleans • One off, daily, weekly or monthly cleans • Holiday cover available
Only £15 per hour
Briteclean Cleaning Services
Please contact us for a FREE no obligation quote
Tel: 01908 370451 Freephone 0808 1080253 Mobile: 07752 610630 email: info@briteclean-miltonkeynes.co.uk www.briteclean-miltonkeynes.co.uk
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 19
MP’s Diary
By Iain Stewart MP, Conservative MP for Milton Keynes South
The Olympic Games launched on the 27th July with the lighting of the Olympic Beacon at the stadium in Stratford.
absolutely delighted that the team at Oxley Park Academy have won this richly deserved award. I regularly hear praise from my constituents about the very high standards at the school. Having inspirational teachers is so important for the development of our young people and I am very pleased that the good work at Oxley Park has been recognised in this way. In the past several weeks, I have continued my series of visits to local schools and was pleased to have had the chance to meet teachers and pupils from Abbeys Primary School in Bletchley, as well as those from Priory Rise School.
I was delighted that Milton Keynes had the chance to play host to the Olympic Torch as it passed through the city on the Relay Route on the 9th July. I hope everyone in Milton Keynes will join me in wishing the best of luck to our local athletes representing Team GB.
I have also been continuing my programme of shadowing public sector workers. Recently, I spent the morning with the Royal Mail workers who deliver to Milton Keynes. I was able to see firsthand the mail sorting process as well as joining postman Ray Blackbrow on his delivery rounds. I was grateful for the opportunity to get an insight into the challenges that our postmen and women face in delivering mail to every household and business in Milton Keynes, whatever the weather.
Locally, many schools have been celebrating the Games with Olympic sports days. I was pleased that special schools in Milton Keynes recently celebrated a week-long activity of games in keeping with the Olympic spirit. I hope the legacy of the Games in Milton Keynes will see us continue to develop our sporting facilities and inspire more children to become more involved in sports. In a totally different competition, Oxley Park Academy were first to cross the finish line. The school was announced as the winner of The Award for Outstanding School Team of the Year in the East for the 2012 Pearson Teaching Awards. I am
20 mkflyers central
Email: iain.stewart.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 01908 686830 Postal address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA To advertise call 01908 767080
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 21
LOOKING FOR A LOCAL SERVICE? Look on your leading local website!
OVER 50,000 HITS A MONTH! If you can’t find the service you are looking for in mkflyers log on to
mkflyersonline
www.
.co.uk
Your local online directory
NEW IMPROVED WEBSITE To advertise call mkflyers 01908 767080 43
Please 22 mkflyers mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
0845 226 9304 andy@profileresourcing.co.uk Specialising in small fee recruitment Just advertise it for me £295
Advertise, screen & shortlist £495
Advertise, shortlist, arrange interviews, neg. offer £895
I don’t want to pay anything upfront 12-17% of starting salary
Presence in YOUR office
We do lots of recruitment & need to cut costs Retainer 4
Needs analysis
4
4
4
Job/person specification
4
4
4
4
4
Advert writing
4
4
4
4
4
Advert placement 40+ Internet boards
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Arrangement and preparation of interviews
4
4
4
Reference checks on selected candidate
4
4
4
Negotiation of offers
4
4
4
Social media advertising Database search/selection Response handling
4
Telephone candidate screening (company/position fit ) In-depth face to face interview Shortlist presentation
4
Induction
4
3 month review
4
Payment terms
Upfront
Upfront
Upon 75% Upfront 25% Upon Engagement Engagement
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
Monthly
mkflyers central 23
The One Stop Planning Shop Having problems getting good planning advice, a successful Local Authority decision, making an appeal or responding to enforcement action? We have extensive experience in the Town & Country Planning profession and our aim is to take the stress out of your planning problems. Contact us on: 07909 824562 Or email at: Advice@jmplanning.co.uk www. jmplanning.co.uk
We all know that getting new customers is THE most important thing you can do for your business, but how are you going to do it? A leaflet delivery campaign consistently delivers results when done properly – and we do it properly. Call us now on 01908 850361 to discuss how we can make your phone For every 2000 Leaflets we ring with deliver for you during August, brand new We’ll deliver 1000 customers, Free of charge ready to buy.
3 for 2 Offer
The complete commercial grounds maintenance service From one off tidy ups to regular contracts we offer a cost-effective solution for a wide range of commercial premises For further details please call
Call 01908 460256 Mob 07984039093
www.gracelands-gardening.co.uk
Offices to Let Newport Pagnell One with frontage from £45 per week
01525 873670 Here’s what our customers say about mkflyers...
Trusted delivery partner of the MK Flyer
24 mkflyers central
I have been advertising in the MK Flyer for several months and with Stuart’s help we have attracted some great customers from the Flyer. I would recommend this publication even if, like me your offering is more business to business. Andrew Freestone, Freestone Communications
To advertise call 01908 767080
Your Professional, Bespoke, Mobile Valeting Service We can valet your car, motorcycle, caravan, jetski, boat, light aircraft or commercial vehicle at your home or place of work Dri Wash Valeting guarantee to clean your vehicle back to showroom condition. Comfortable service - Attention to detail Stunning results - Environmentally friendly
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 25
Improve your cashflow with our direct debit referral scheme Referral Programme Direct Debit is a very effective way of collecting regular payments on time with the full overview of your monthly cashflow. It can be an important and integral part of your business and MK Flyers knows just how to deliver the right solution whether you are a Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Company. Cashflow is king! Speak to any business advisor, coach or successful entrepreneur and they will all tell you that cashflow is vital to a business. Direct Debit gives you this benefit whilst keeping you in control. Value for Money If you are making regular collections from customers or subscribers then the online management system will allow you to keep your costs and resources down giving you more time on your business. Keep your customers You can now offer your customers the opportunity to spread the costs of your service or products across the year with this system. This should allow more
26 mkflyers central
customers to spend money with you and increase customer loyalty. The Direct Debit Guarantee also protects your customers giving them peace of mind when using your services. Reporting functions MK Flyers working with our partner London & Zurich can offer you full on-line management of client accounts and enables you to have full control of your payment collection scheme. Is your business right for Direct Debits? Many businesses are interested in using the Direct Debit scheme to collect monies due from their own customers but the banks normally advise that they are too small to be considered as an originator of Direct Debits. Working with London and Zurich, however, we have been able to negotiate a special arrangement and can offer it to you in a very cost effective way. For More Information call 01908 767080 or email hello@mkflyers.co.uk
To advertise call 01908 767080
mkflyers central
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
IN MILTON KEYNES
Full colour advertising rates MKFlyers Central is the leading online business to business magazine in the Milton Keynes area. With a distribution of over 3,000 it is also widely read.
Double your advertising exposure with MKFLYERS CENTRAL. Full Page
£50 per month
Half Page
£30 per month
Quarter Page
£20 per month
Front Cover
£60 per month
5% Discount for 3 months advertising
10% Discount for 6 months advertising
15% Discount for 12 months advertising
ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT
Advertising starts from £17* a month with MK FLYERS CENTRAL * minimum booking applies
Ad formats
Ad sizes in mm Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Front Cover
186 x 128 90.5 x 128 90.5 x 61.5 160 x 128
All artwork to be supplied in CMYK colour. Acceptable formats need to be TIFF, JPEG or Adobe PDF.
Make your business fly with MKFLYERS CENTRAL
Call 01908 767080
or email central@mkflyers.co.uk today for details and to book your space Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 27
mkflyers about us MKFLYERS & MKFLYERS CENTRAL – A FLYAWAY SUCCESS MKFLYERS CENTRAL is part of the MK Flyers group The first version of the Flyer was delivered to 2,000 homes in Newport Pagnell in 2006. From there, MK Flyers went from strength to strength. Distribution grew to 6,000 copies, which are still delivered today in Newport Pagnell. We now produce four versions of the MK Flyer, to cover North, South, East and West Milton Keynes, and deliver 42,000 copies, potentially reaching over 100,000 people. This gives our clients the unique opportunity to advertise only in their desired part of Milton Keynes, thereby accurately pinpointing their target market. With flexible advertising options to suit all budgets, the MK Flyer is one of the most effective ways of attracting new customers and increasing your profile across Milton Keynes. Now there is the MKFLYERS CENTRAL too, dedicated to increasing business between local companies. Why look outside the area when there is already a highly skilled and reputable supplier on your doorstep. Make your business fly with MKFlyers Central. Call 01908 767080 or email central@mkflyers.co.uk today for details and to book your space.
MK Flyers Online www.mklflyersonline.co.uk This is our popular, online directory, promoted each month to over 100,000 local people. All of our advertisers receive a free listing, with options to upgrade their advertisement to include a full page on the site and a spotlight on our home page. So, if readers can’t find the service they require in the MK Flyer, they can visit MK Flyers Online and find it there.
28 mkflyers central
MKF Design - www.mkfdesign.co.uk Our graphic design business, MKF Design, was established to meet the needs of our advertisers, by providing high-quality, cost-effective, graphic design and print services. So our clients needn’t worry if they don’t have artwork or even wording for their advert; MKF Design can manage the whole process for them.
What makes us so unique? Truly local - the MK Flyer connects local people to local services within a handy directory.
Longevity - Unlike a local newspaper, people don’t throw the MK Flyer away each week and tend to keep it for reference purposes.
Quality - the MK Flyer maintains very high standards in print and production. All artwork is professionally designed to ensure that your business is portrayed in the best possible light.
Comprehensive service - our in-house, graphic design and print team, MKF Design, can make life easier by managing our clients’ advertising and print requirements.
Value - advertising in the MK Flyer represents incredible value for money. Box adverts start from as little as £44 + VAT per month. We also offer attractive discounts on packages of three, six and twelve months.
Unlike local newspapers, the flyers are not thrown away each week They are kept as a reference for the whole month until the next issue To advertise call 01908 767080
Please mention mkflyers central when responding to adverts
mkflyers central 29
Advertisers Index Airport Travel Skyline FC Books Stephanie J King 7 Car Care Dri Wash 25 Car Leasing Carnoisseur 15 Cleaning Services Briteclean 19 Commercial Property Bucks Biz 16 Gardening Services Gracelands 24 Hairdressers Phoenix Hair + Body 5 Health and Fitness Phoenix Hair + Body 5 Positive Living 6
HR Services Crispin Rhodes
19
Ink and Toner Freestone Ink & Toner
Recruitment Profile Resourcing
23
21
Leaflet Delivery Sure2Door TLDC
Sport MK Dons
25
13 24
Taxis Skyline
FC
Marketing Vibe Marketing
2
Networking BBMK Women in Enterprise
Telephone Answering and Virtual Assistant Services Star21 30
17 17
Personalised Printing Avant Garde T King Associates
Town Planning Consultants J.M. Planning Ltd 24
3 9
Trade Exchange Bartercard
Pest Control Services MK Pest Control
9
Training Courses Dynamic Development Solutions 11
31
Call us TODAY to discover the STAR21 difference for yourself
Telephone Answering and Virtual Office Services Call us FREE on 0800 860 0865
Web: www.star21.co.uk Email: ethel.morris@star21.co.uk
We’ve been providing telephone answering services in the Milton Keynes area for over twelve years. Business is won and lost by the service customers receive on the telephone Make sure the first impression callers get of your Company is a brilliant one! 30 mkflyers central
To advertise call 01908 767080
31 mkflyers central
To advertise call 01908 767080