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THE GREAT DEBATE 6 Andy Waple reports how South Yorkshire is gearing up for the EU referendum

DREAM TEAM 10 How to protect your business when employees leave

HOTEL AND CONFERENCE GUIDE 29

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The pick of the region’s business hotels and conference venues.

SUCCESS ON THE BOUNCE 46 How an Australian holiday proved to be the inspiration for a successful South Yorkshire business for entrepreneur Chris Hayes

WORK & PLAY 48 A monthly round-up of news, achievements, celebrations and new faces

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10 THINGS... 51 Tips from South Yorkshire Police on how to protect yourself from cyber crime

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Editor Chris Wilson chris.wilson@regionalmagazine.co.uk Consultant Editor Andy Waple Chief Feature Writer Julie Farmer Chief Sub Editor Richard Abbey Sub Editor Richard Smith Operations Director Jillion Wood Publishing Manager Mandy Ogle mandy.ogle@regionalmagazine.co.uk Studio Manager Chris Brierley Design Dan Wray, Steve Levers New Media Manager Terri Moore Regional Magazine Company 6 Broadfield Court Broadfield Business Park Sheffield, S8 OXF Tel: 0114 250 6300 Email: ffb@regionalmagazine.co.uk Web: www.ffb-online.co.uk

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PREVIEW hether we stay or leave the European Union is a complex issue, and members of the business community will be taking a hard look at how the ‘in or out’ vote affects their particular workplace, studying factors such as international trade, recruitment, manufacturing and skills.

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Meanwhile wider emotional issues such as welfare and immigration will undoubtedly be making headlines and possibly swaying the ‘don’t knows’ in the weeks to come.

The politicians will certainly be having their say and locally prominent figures such as Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg and Labour’s Paul Blomfield are strongly in favour of the UK remaining in the EU, while we wait for the emergence of a strong local ‘No’ campaign.

Polling day may seem a long way ahead (23 June) but, with the debate undoubtedly set to heat up during the next few weeks, consultant editor Andy Waple has been looking at the steps being taken locally to ensure business owners have the key facts to hand before they cast their vote.

It seems there is still a significant number of ‘don’t knows’ in the business community, and for those who feel they have not yet been presented with a full breakdown of facts, there are public

meetings to attend and websites to view before we make what may be the biggest decision of our lifetime.

Meanwhile there is one subject on which the verdict is most definitely in – Sheffield City Region stands out from the crowd when it comes to hosting business events.

Every year First For Business publishes its Hotel & Conference Guide and every year it seems the region becomes more diverse with its offering to businesses in terms of unique and unforgettable event spaces.

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Our business profiles this month include the story of Chris Hayes, who went from being a water filter salesman to trampoline park owner with one successful bound. Chief feature writer Julie Farmer gets the inside story on Jump Inc and hears about the Handsworth-bred entrepreneur’s expansion plans which include having ten parks in the UK by the end of 2017.

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The internet seems to expand every day, but so does the potential for cybercrime, so how do you protect your business against the hackers and hightech fraudsters? South Yorkshire Police’s business crime unit will offer a free security assessment of your business and has been telling First For Business about the ten best ways to stop the cybercriminals.

Meanwhile our Dream Team has been tackling a complex question that might affect many business owners at some stage: can restrictive covenants be an effective way of preventing former employees from working for, or giving important sensitive information to, your business rivals?

That’s just a taste of what’s in store in this issue of First For Business. Let us know what you think by tweeting us @ffbmagRMC.

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SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? THE REFERENDUM ON THE UK’S MEMBERSHIP OF THE EU TAKING PLACE ON 23 JUNE WILL BE A DEFINING MOMENT FOR BUSINESSES. ANDY WAPLE REPORTS ON WHAT IS BEING DONE LOCALLY TO SUPPLY BUSINESS OWNERS WITH THE KEY FACTS TO HELP THEM MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. 6

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snap poll by the Federation of Small Businesses revealed that many business owners have yet to decide which way to vote in the EU referendum and more than half felt they didn’t have sufficient information to make an informed decision.

The survey discovered that more than 40 per cent of small business owners asked could be swayed either way by the arguments put forward by those for and against staying in but they were very keen to hear the facts so they could make an informed decision.

Mike Cherry, Policy Director for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “Our research shows small business owners want both official campaigns to focus on the practical impact that remaining within or leaving the EU would have on their firms. We will push both sides to address the questions our members want to see

answered, before they cast their vote.”

Implications on economic impact on the UK, the administrative burden of complying with regulation and the cost of EU membership appear to be the main issues, he added.

The landscape is confirmed locally by chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young, that reports conflicting views.

John Wingfield, Senior Partner, said: “Some of our clients, mainly those who import goods from outside the EU, have suffered from import tariffs and antidumping regulations. These will no doubt be in favour of leaving the EU. Many others, particularly those who are subsidiaries of EU-based companies or who export to the EU will probably vote to remain in.”

For those undecided, there will be at least two opportunities for local businesses to clue themselves up on the facts.

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Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership and Sheffield University Management School is preparing an event for April 12 to “clear some of the fog” surrounding the debate, in the words of Richard Wright, the chambers’ executive director. Meanwhile, the University of Sheffield has unveiled a public meeting to explore “the momentous decision” whether to leave or to remain in the EU. As a representative of a diverse range of opinions across the business community it is no surprise to see the Sheffield Chamber sitting on the fence on the issue, but is instead encouraging informed debate.

Mr Wright said: “Staying in or leaving the EU is a complex question that is often confused with emotional issues like welfare and migration. For business it needs to be a hard-nosed economic assessment.

“The Chamber has not taken a position yet because our consultation clearly shows that what is important to one business is less to another. What is also very clear is that many businesses are confused because they feel overwhelmed by the politics and counter arguments and, basically, don't know whether to believe them.

“Our event will allow the local business community to listen to the arguments on both sides and try to relate those to the local economy. From this, we hope people will leave better informed and in a position to make the right choice at the referendum.”

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“Listening to the debate you might think that staying in or leaving the EU is a political decision, but it’s not. It’s ultimately about the economy. But we need to ask how many of us in the business world truly understand the economic realities of the decision and its long-term effect on our local and national economy.

“As business organisations we need the best decisions that maximise regional economic growth and underpin a successful future for our businesses and the regional population.

The British Chambers of Commerce QES is the largest and most representative independent business survey of its kind in the UK. Businesses are questioned on a wide range of issues, including home sales and orders, export sales and orders, employment prospects, investment, recruitment difficulties, cashflow, confidence and price pressures.

The latest survey, which launched last month in partnership with the Sheffield City Region LEP, the region’s four Chambers and the University of Sheffield Management School, will help give a mandate to the LEP’s and Chambers’ lobbying work with local, regional and national Government and decision makers to help shape the region’s economic strategy and >>>

“The Sheffield City Region Chambers are preparing an event on 12 April to try and clear some of the fog. We want to listen to the economic arguments for and against Europe and try and relate those to the local economy. We hope as many members of the business community as possible can join us.”

The results of the next Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – sponsored by RBS South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire – focuses heavily on the EU Referendum and its impact on businesses will be shared at the event to be staged at The Edge at Endcliffe Village.

The breakfast meeting will feature economic arguments for and against Europe, relating these arguments to the local economy to give businesses a greater understanding of the decision as to which way they will vote.

Mr Wright added: “This is a year of big decisions for the economy, on a local, regional and national level – we have the devolution deal, HS2 station location and now the EU Referendum.

‘Listening to the debate you might think that staying in or leaving the EU is a political decision, but it’s not. It’s ultimately about the economy.’

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Over the weeks until the referendum I’ll be doing all that I can to keep Britain in the European Union.

business support structure.

Mr Wright continued: “We hope businesses will take the time to complete the latest QES. For us to know what areas we, as a region, need to lobby on for our businesses, we need to know how the local economy is doing and whether their strategy is working.

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“Whether it is international trade, recruitment, skills or manufacturing, there is something in the survey that affects all business and it is their opportunity to flag up any issues of concern.”

Meanwhile the university-led event public meeting will debate the main questions with the help of academics and representatives from the voluntary and business sectors. Members of the audience will be given the chance to pose questions to the panel and discuss the effects for Sheffield and the region.

The panel will feature Dr Matthew Wood, Crick Centre, University of Sheffield; Susan White, CEO of Voluntary Action Sheffield and member of the European Strategic investment Fund Board; Gary Bell Volunteer Advocate at ASSIST; Julie Kenny, Chair and CEO of Pyronix (Rotherham) and member of the Local Economic Partnership; Professor Simon Bulmer, University of Sheffield and Professor Michael Keating, University of Aberdeen.

Meanwhile the views of local politicians are likely to be well aired in our region, particularly as we have Nick Clegg making a strong case for remaining with the EU on behalf of the Liberal Democrats.

The former deputy prime minister is a prominent lobbyist for the pro-Europe case, and has already appeared on a number of public platforms to support his arguments.

His opinion is that leaving the European Union while trying to keep one foot in the camp with Brussels would be a disaster for Britain.

He argues it would be impossible to enjoy the trade benefits such as unfettered access to the single market if we turned our back on membership.

In response to claims from supporters of ‘Brexit’ that countries outside the EU have prospered because they are free of

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QUARTERLY ECONOMIC SURVEY BREAKFAST: THE EU REFERENDUM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESS Date: 12 Apr 2016 Time: 8:00 – 10:30am Venue: The Edge at Endcliffe Village, Sheffield For more information visit www.scci.org.uk or call (0114) 201 8888.

PUBLIC MEETING: THE EU REFERENDUM. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SHEFFIELD? Date: 20 Apr Time: 6pm – 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church Bramall Lane, Sheffield Hosted by The University of Sheffield All are welcome to the event, which is public and free of charge. Booking is required. Refreshments are available from 5.30pm.

the shackles of its bureaucracy and legislation, Mr Clegg says: “By leaving the European Union we would not ‘regain control’ we would lose it. We would be left powerless and voiceless.”

Locally for Labour, Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield, is also strongly in favour of the UK remaining in the EU. He said: “Over the weeks until the referendum I’ll be doing all that I can to keep Britain in the European Union. I’m working with Alan Johnson as part of the team that’s running the Labour In for Britain campaign, and I’ll be supporting the cross-party Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.

“The referendum is not about Cameron’s deal. It’s a ‘once and for all’ decision not just facing us now, but with an impact on generations to come.”

“There’s more we need to do together in tackling the economic challenges we all face. But leaving the EU and turning our back on our neighbours would leave Britain weaker and less able to build a secure future.”

We are yet to see the emergence of a local ‘No’ campaign, but we surely will as June 23 gets closer.

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KEEPING CONTROL WHAT’S THE BEST WAY OF PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS WHEN EMPLOYEES LEAVE? OUR DREAM TEAM GIVES ITS ANSWER. KEVIN KERLEY, ENTREPRENEUR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE ACADEMY FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVES I have used restrictive covenants in employees contracts with successful outcomes, I am sure my legal colleagues will agree that the key to making them stick is to ensure that you have them correctly drafted by a legal expert in the first instance which will ensure they are enforceable.

They do act as a very effective deterrent to protecting your business confidential information, they are however very expensive to enforce and will require a court injunction to prevent an employee from using sensitive confidential information that may be damaging to your business. The considerations that the court will give to the circumstances are also complex and weighed in favour of the employee not being restricted from applying their trade experience to gain work. So you need to weigh up the cost versus the likely outcome before enforcement is invoked. The cost will also include the distraction from day-to-day activities and stress caused by a legal fight.

If you are concerned about a leaver going to a competitor and taking business with them, in my experience in most businesses this does not happen.You may lose the odd customer, however the clients are usually loyal to the services that you provide them. The key to prevent this happening as much as is possible, in my opinion, is to ensure that no one individual has all the relationship with the clients and build a strong brand so that your customers will buy into the brand, rather than any particular individual within the business.

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DEAR DREAM TEAM: As the owner of a small business in a competitive field, I worry about staff leaving and passing on sensitive information if they go to work for a rival. I have thought about introducing a restrictive covenant to restrict the activities of former employees, but are they actually worth the paper they are written on and can they be enforced?

and I think that most business owners will share the concern, implement well written restrictive covenants into senior personnel contracts, build a strong brand and not become a stranger to your key clients should lessen the likelihood of this happening to you.

ROB MOORE, RECOVERY EXPERT AND PARTNER AT TAYLOR & EMMETT One of the biggest risks for any employer relates to staff leaving and taking with them confidential information which may then get into the hands of a rival business.

It is essential therefore that you try and protect your business, although it is not always the case that a restrictive covenant is enforceable. Nevertheless, it is still worthwhile all employees having restrictions in their employment contracts to ensure that your staff who sign up to the restrictive covenants will expressly agree not to do certain things once their employment has come to an end.

Whether or not you are able to rely on a restrictive covenant and enforce it depends on whether it is legally compliant.You will not be able to rely on

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a restrictive covenant unless it is necessary to protect your legitimate business interests, it does not apply for a longer period than is necessary to protect those interests and it is reasonable.

It is very important that you are not too heavy handed when incorporating a restrictive covenant into an employment contract. It is also the case that different restrictive covenants may apply to different members of your staff. A court is far more willing to enforce a restrictive covenant against a senior employee who has regular access to your confidential information but may be less willing to enforce the same covenant in respect of a more junior employee who has no or little access to confidential information.

Whether a covenant is reasonable or not usually depends on the type of business you operate. However, if your covenant contains a general prohibition not to contact any customers or clients, that is far less likely to be enforceable than a narrower covenant which prevents contact with customers or clients whom your employee had dealings with in, say, the last 12 months. Likewise, your ability to rely on a covenant which contains a general prohibition against any of your employees working in your industry anywhere within the UK is far more likely to be rejected by the court than a covenant which prevents one of your employees working in your industry within, say, 3 miles of your premises.

CHALLENGE OUR TEAM. The team will respond to one selected question in each edition of First For Business.

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Sharon Kemp, Chief Executive of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council In taking on the role of Chief Executive of the Council, I am primarily committed to continuing the organisations improvement journey; working with the Government appointed commissioners and the new senior management team to deliver quality services, which also provide value for money for our residents.

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The Academy for Chief Executives presents an evening with Alvin Law – one of the world’s Hall of Fame speakers, direct from Canada.

When: 16th June 2016 Where: Doncaster Racecourse Time: 7pm for a 7:30pm start What: A 3 course meal, the highlight of which is a 45 minute keynote speech from Alvin.

Tickets: £48.50 pp or £450 per table of 10 RSVP to Alyssia Bailey at Alyssia.bailey@chiefexecutive.com or call her on 07711211887 to book your places

Alvin Law was born without arms and quickly became a celebrity. He was one of Canada's first Thalidomide Babies. Alvin does everything with his feet. He'll even play the piano and drums in his programs.

He is a global Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker and Attitude Expert who uses his story to challenge and inspire even the most resistant, heard-it-all before audience.

As a living, breathing example of the power of attitude, he busts through the selfimposed blockages we all have about who we are and what we can achieve, and provokes us to examine and rewrite the stories we tell ourselves about our role, our abilities and our lives.

There are thousands of speakers – there is only 1 Alvin, do not miss this opportunity. www.chiefexecutive.com/kevin-kerley

2016 is a big year for the Regional Magazine Company (RMC) as we launch our 30th anniversary celebrations - and we are looking for other businesses who have managed to stand the test of time to join in the fun.

Our story started way back in 1986 when the first copy of our first magazine, Westside, was published.

We’ve grown considerably since then into a company that publishes nine monthly lifestyle and business titles across Yorkshire, North Notts and North Derbyshire, as well as publishing books for some of Great Britain’s most prestigious restaurants.

We also have a strong online presence and we’ll be celebrating our 30th with a major relaunch of our website.

1986 was the year Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson, Gary Lineker set a UK transfer record when he moved to Barcelona for £2.75million, Margaret Thatcher opened the M25 and the first episode of Casualty was aired.

Since then, as anyone who has been in business the same length of time will know, there have been good times as well as upsets, recessions and major changes across the world.

So, if you also set up your business in the year of 1986, congratulations on standing the test of time and here’s a birthday gift from RMC for you.

We are offering a free advert in one of our titles.

There’s no catch - it’s as simple as that.

Contact: jillion.wood@regionalmagazine.co.uk to find out more.

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The Quadrant has excellent conference, training and meeting rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual technology which is provided free of charge. Our visually stunning, glass-walled conference and seminar rooms are perfect for larger conferences and events. For more intimate meetings, our two glass-walled meeting rooms each seat 8 people boardroom style or 16 people board room style when combined. The meeting rooms are adjacent to the conference room making them ideal for break-out sessions.

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THE PLACE TO BE JULIE FARMER SUMMARISES THE REASONS WHY THE SHEFFIELD CITY REGION STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD WHEN IT COMES TO HOSTING BUSINESS EVENTS

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very year First For Business publishes this Hotel & Conference Guide and every year it seems the region becomes more diverse with its offering to businesses in terms of unique and unforgettable event spaces.

New for 2016 is the truly individual Vulcan Conference and Exhibition Centre, located beside Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The centre is based within Hangar 3, home to the XH558 Vulcan Bomber, one of the world’s most inspiring and most famous aircrafts that up until late last year was the last flying example of the Cold War’s famous V-force.

For the first few months of this year the venue was probably one of the region’s best kept secrets, but I imagine that it will be in huge demand now word is out, whether it be for exhibitions, conferences, meetings or even Christmas parties. With guests able to get up-close to the famed Vulcan Bomber and even sit beneath the open bomb bay doors, this venue provides the ideal backdrop for an event that will no doubt stick in the mind of delegates for years to come.

Of course, there are scores of other venues to choose from in the region. The Showroom Cinema is another example of a unique space. In what other location can you wow delegates with a high definition screening with surround sound in an actual cinema? The venue is very flexible and in addition to the cinema rooms can offer a range of neutral spaces for business activities, as well as in-house catering by a team of talented chefs.

business events. The Old Rectory at Handsworth, Sheffield, for example, is a Grade II listed conference, meeting and wedding venue located just a few minutes from J33 of the M1. The venue has been hosting business events for over 40 years in its variety of rooms and can offer equipment hire and a range of catering options.

Anyone looking for a little bit of luxury for their business event might want to choose from one of the region’s exquisite hotels. Losehill House, for example, is the only 4-star hotel and spa in the Peak District and offers an idyllic location to escape for business meetings, team building events, small conferences or residential courses.

The region also boasts a number of historic houses which regularly host

Another historic venue is Tankersley Manor Hotel, which is built around a former 17th century residence, with many of the original features retained including exposed wooden beams and Yorkshire stone windowsills. The hotel is on the doorstep of some of the country’s most picturesque scenery, yet is conveniently located just off J36 of the M1.

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These are only a handful of the incredible venues our region has to offer. More can be found on the following pages of this guide.

‘Every year it seems the region becomes more diverse with its offering to businesses in terms of unique and unforgettable event spaces.’

And with recent transport developments including additional routes to and from Doncaster Sheffield Airport and the newly opened Great Yorkshire Way it has never been easier for people from further afield to get to the Sheffield City Region and for people based here to travel conveniently between Doncaster and the rest of the region for business events

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The Circle is a unique, modern conference venue in the heart of Sheffield city centre, just off Division Street.

Offering a range of high quality and versatile rooms that are available to hire by the hour, half day or full day, including a fully-equipped IT Suite, flexible Conference Suite, and spacious Gallery area.

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LONDON COMPANY INVESTS IN SHEFFIELD WITH ACQUISITION OF CITY CENTRE HOTEL.

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heffield’s Metropolitan Hotel has been acquired by the London Town Group of companies.

Founded in 1988, London Town Group owns and operates several hotels in the UK, four of which are Mercure branded.

The Group started out in the hospitality industry with a single budget-brand hotel in Earls Court. It has now grown to be an established property investment company largely focusing on four-star hotels in London until 2008 when the group acquired a hotel in Nottingham’s Lace Market.

Working with business partners the Group has created a global market presence for all its hotels. In 2009, in partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group it opened the first Hotel Indigo outside North America in Paddington, London. Hotel Indigo London Paddington is a unique four-star boutique hotel in the heart of London’s Paddington area. In partnership with Accor Group, London Town Group has successfully established a strong presence of Mercure hotels in Paddington, Kensington and Nottingham.

It has also acquired Days Hotel in Derby, which is located opposite Derbyshire Cricket Ground.

The Group’s latest investment is the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel, a stylish and contemporary 112-bedroom purposebuilt hotel in the heart of the city centre.

Koolesh Shah, managing director of London Town Hotels Group, said: “The Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel has a strong reputation as an individual hotel with exceptional facilities, a convenient location and highly regarded levels of customer service and attention.

“Sheffield was an attractive city to us for a number of reasons. Not only does it appear to be rapidly becoming a top destination for businesses in the North of England but its reputation as the Outdoor City is attracting more and more visitors for leisure purposes.

“It is really exciting for us to be able to include Sheffield in our growing portfolio, creating jobs and investing in the local economy in the process.”

“Until a few years ago our portfolio consisted exclusively of London hotels but we made it a priority to identify other key city centre destinations, which has so far included Nottingham and Derby. We feel that adding Sheffield to our Group will greatly benefit our customers.

London Town Group has a head office in Kensington, Central London. It also owns and operates an e-commerce and online marketing office in Mumbai, which is solely responsible for the hotel group websites, various on-line third party websites and search engine optimisation.

CONTACT: Ian Slater Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel Blonk Street, Sheffield, S1 2AU Tel: 0114 220 4000 www.sheffieldmetropolitan.com Email: ian@sheffieldmetropolitan.com

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HISTORY AND HERITAGE ARE THE MAGIC INGREDIENTS THAT CAN ADD REAL APPEAL TO ANYTHING FROM CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS TO PARTIES AND WEDDINGS.

EVENTS WITH THE H FACTOR orkshire’s rich history attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year. With everything from ancient battlefields to fascinating ruins, it’s little wonder our fair county is the destination of choice for so many.

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It’s also hardly surprising that those who live and work in the region take full advantage of this history when planning important events. There’s nothing quite like a sense of heritage to add an extra special touch to an occasion, after all.

But for those who would rather not settle for a dusty old castle, why not bring your event to life surrounded by history, all in a modern waterfront setting? The Royal Armouries Museum and adjacent NEW DOCK Hall – both run by Royal Armouries (International) plc – occupy an enviable spot at Leeds Dock and host more than 500 events each year.

Be it a conference for 20 delegates, a wedding for 800 guests, a bar mitzvah, an exhibition with over 180 stands or any other type of event you could dream of, they cater for them all. And not only do you have the opportunity to wow guests with this unique location, but you’ll also continue to impress them once they step inside your chosen venue.

NEW DOCK Hall is renowned in the region for hosting an array of fabulous events. From weddings and parties to conferences and exhibitions, its vast space and magical atmosphere make it one of the most unique venues around.

Across the courtyard, the Royal Armouries Museum and its function rooms are full of historical artefacts and armour to pique the interest of your guests. Imagine hosting a pre-event drinks reception in one of the five

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differently themed galleries, where guests can mingle surrounded by 3,000 years of history.

What’s more, the Royal Armouries International team employs an innovative marketing approach to ensure your corporate clients are as excited about the venue as you are well before the day arrives. Tools such as a drone not only show off the beautiful setting but enable you to offer your customers – some of whom may never have ventured ‘up north’ before – a bird’s eye view of where the event will be held in relation to Leeds City Centre. To see the drone in action, check out the blog on www.rai-events.co.uk.

So whether you are planning a corporate or a personal event – be it big or small – why not consider Royal Armouries Museum or NEW DOCK Hall? The dedicated events team is ready and waiting to turn your ideas into a truly show-stopping occasion. Contact them on 0113 220 1990 or info@rai-events.co.uk to see what they can do for you.

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Conveniently situated in a secluded position just off the A61 at Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, Niagara Conference & Leisure is superbly equipped and offers flexible accommodation to meet all your business and social requirements: • Choice of rooms for meetings, conferences and social events of 2 to 300 plus • High quality facilities including wi-fi and projectors • Superb catering with a range of menus to suit your individual requirements • Luxurious marquee April – September • Sports grounds for team building events • Secure parking

For further information please view our website at www.niagaracentre.co.uk Our Events Co-ordinator is available to discuss your individual requirements on 0114 2964945, email: events@niagaracentre.co.uk

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The Vulcan Conference and Exhibition Centre

Tel: 01302 623300 Email: events@vulcantothesky.org Details: The Vulcan Conference and Exhibition Centre, Hangar 3 is home to XH558, one of the world’s most inspiring aircrafts. Hangar 3 is a unique conference and exhibition centre with conference suites overlooking the Vulcan Bomber, and the Hangar space itself can be transformed into a unique events environment to make your event a truly magical and unforgettable experience.

Facilities: Five separate suites including the Vulcan Suite, suitable for conferences, award ceremonies, banquets and exhibitions. Smaller suites are suitable for meetings, training etc, holding maximum numbers between 30 and 60. Events team on hand to create bespoke events. Bespoke catering, conference equipment (including audio-visual), entertainment and after-dinner speakers can be provided.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 1000, (boardroom style) varies per room (cabaret style) 1000 Number of rooms: 5 Number of parking spaces: 10

Tankersley Manor Hotel

Tel: 01226 744700 Email: tankersleymanorevents@qhotels.co.uk Website: www.QHotels.co.uk Details: Tankersley Manor is a fantastic four-star hotel near Sheffield. Just off J36 of the M1, the hotel is close to the bustling city centre but also on the doorstep of some of the country’s most picturesque scenery.

Facilities: The hotel is built around a former 17th century residence with many of the original features being retained including exposed wooden beams and Yorkshire stone windowsills. A modern edge has been created with the addition of a purpose-built conference centre, magnificent Health Club and Spa and a contemporary bedroom wing.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 400, (boardroom style) 100 Number of rooms: 98 Number of parking spaces: 261 free spaces

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Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel

Tel: 0114 220 4000 Email: res.sheffieldmet@bespokehotels.com Website: www.bespokehotels.com/sheffieldmet Details: With two modern and flexible conference rooms for up to 40 delegates, the Sheffield Metropolitan regularly hosts meetings, small conferences and business events. The location in the Quay-side district gives quick and easy access to the city and interesting attractions for group events.

Facilities: Conference equipment included (does not include video or audio conferencing), cycle park area and home-cooked food.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 50, (boardroom style) 22 Number of rooms: 111

Number of parking spaces: 15 (additional secure QPark 150 metres from hotel).

The Circle

Tel: 0114 253 6666 Email: info@thecirclesheffield.org.uk Website: thecirclesheffield.org.uk Details: The Circle is a vibrant building in Sheffield city centre offering event space and office accommodation. The stylish venue offers high quality facilities, flexible spaces and is owned and managed by Voluntary Action Sheffield. By using the venue you are supporting the work of the voluntary and community sector in Sheffield.

Facilities: Fully-equipped IT suite, flexible conference suite and spacious gallery area. Experienced staff on hand to ensure events run smoothly, with on-site technical support, additional audiovisual and technical equipment. A wide range of tasty buffet options from local suppliers, plus complimentary tea and coffee.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 100, (boardroom style) 28 Number of rooms: 9 (varying sizes) Number of parking spaces: Three on-site disabled spaces, plus visitors receive 50 per cent discount at nearby QPark.

Niagara Conference and Leisure Centre

Tel: 0114 296 4945 Email: events@niagaracentre.co.uk Website: www.niagaracentre.co.uk Details: Niagara Conference and Leisure Centre is a fully equipped conference venue situated just three miles away from the city centre and providing exceptional levels of hospitality, catering and technical support for conferences and meetings.

Facilities: Niagaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive grounds make the venue an ideal location for team-building and corporate events.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 400, (boardroom style) 60 Number of rooms: 5 Number of parking spaces: 90

The Old Rectory Handsworth

Tel: 0114 266 9247 Email: tim@orh.org.uk Website: www.orh.org.uk Details: Grade II listed conference, meeting and wedding venue set in quiet grounds.Very close to J33 of the M1 and only minutes from the city centre.

Facilities: A fully licensed bar, free parking, quiet location, lawns, flexible rates.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 150 (boardroom style) 100 Number of rooms: 5 Number of parking spaces: 37 Meals available: Yes

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The Quadrant

Tel: 0114 227 0000 Email: bookings@quadrantsheffield.com Website: www.quadrantsheffield.com Details: An award-winning building with state-of-the-art facilities, located just five minutes from Sheffield city centre and the M1 (J33). Excellent conference, training and meeting rooms equipped with the latest audiovisual technology provided free of charge.

Facilities: Visually stunning, glass-walled conference and seminar rooms, perfect for larger conferences and events. Two glass-walled rooms for more intimate meetings, can be combined into one room or used for break-out sessions. Delegates may also use the ‘Street’ – an open plan area furnished with sofas, tables and chairs, situated under the atrium. Dedicated meeting and events coordinator, audio-visual facilities included, complimentary parking and in-house catering team.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 80, (boardroom style) 30 (cabaret style) 60 Number of rooms: 4 Number of parking spaces: 60

Losehill House Hotel and Spa

Tel: 01433 621 219 Email: info@losehillhouse.co.uk Website: www.losehillhouse.co.uk Details: Losehill House is the only 4 star hotel and spa in the Peak District and is a perfect place for your conference, meeting or event.

The location between the villages of Castleton and Edale in the heart of the National Park makes it an idyllic location to escape for business meetings, team building events, small conferences and residential courses.

Facilities: The exceptional Orangery restaurant, Spa facilities and amazing location make Losehill difficult to beat for that special event.

The hotel is within easy reach of Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby by both car and train to nearby Hope Station.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 40-80, Board style 40 Number of rooms: 23 bedrooms, 3 conference / function rooms Number of parking spaces: 30

Showroom Workstation

Tel: 0114 221 0239 Email: conferencing@showroomworkstation.org.uk Website: www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/info/venue-hire Details: Showroom Workstation, home to Sheffield’s only independent cinema and The Workstation business centre, is a flexible and newly refurbished conferencing and events space in the heart of Sheffield’s Cultural Quarter.

Authentic art-deco features combine with modern architecture in a bright open space filled with natural light. There is a newly appointed conferencing team dedicated to planning and supporting a wide range of events.

Facilities: Cinema screens available at selected times, award winning in-house catering with vegetarian and vegan specialities. Less than five-minute walk to Sheffield train station.

Max numbers: (theatre style) 200, (boardroom style) 30 Number of rooms: 6 Number of parking spaces: No dedicated parking but discounted parking at nearby QParks

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From meetings to international festivals, our flexible and newly refurbished range of conference and events spaces can accommodate up to 200 people. Authentic art-deco features combine with modern architecture in a bright, open space filled with light. We are Sheffield’s creative and digital hub and just five minutes from the train station. Get in touch and see what we can do for you.

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A HOLIDAY TO AUSTRALIA 18 MONTHS AGO WAS THE TRIGGER FOR CHRIS HAYES TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM SALESMAN TO TRAMPOLINE PARK OWNER. WITH ONE SUCCESSFUL PARK UNDER HIS BELT, THREE MORE IN THE PIPELINE FOR THIS YEAR AND A TARGET OF 10 BY THE END OF 2017, CHRIS IS AIMING HIGH. JULIE FARMER MET THE FOUNDER OF JUMP INC. 46

ithin just a few weeks of opening it seemed that everybody was talking about Jump Inc., be it children, parents or grandparents.

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To achieve such a buzz around a new business venture is quite an achievement – so it might not be too much of a surprise that founder Chris Hayes is taking advantage of his quick success. He is well on the way to opening his second trampoline park, at Meadowhall, and will have opened a further two – in Sheffield city centre and Barnsley town centre – by the time this year is out.

So where did it all begin for the former Brita water filter salesman?

“About 18 months ago I went to Australia with my family and we visited a trampoline park,” explained Chris. “I thought ‘this is a great idea’. I had never

seen the concept before. We came home and I kept thinking about it.

“I found out there was a trampoline park in Manchester – the first in the UK – so took my daughter to visit.

“My first thoughts were that it was really good and that it would do well, but the more I thought about it the more I could see areas in which I could do it better.

We had to fill out forms on arrival, none of the staff were in any kind of uniform and it was full of basic trampolines.”

Chris put together a business plan, organised discussions with business contacts, refinanced his own buy-to-let properties and managed to get enough money together to get Jump up and running.

“I thought the finance would be the most difficult part but it turned out to be

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relatively simple,” he said. In fact, Chris found sourcing the premises the biggest challenge.

ABOUT JUMP n Jump Meadowhall will be half trampoline park and half ninja park. Chris describes the ninja park as a cross between an obstacle course and TV’s Gladiators. It is ideal for competitions and corporate events.

“I grew up in Handsworth so really wanted to open the business in Sheffield,” he said. “I thought renting a commercial property would be similar to renting a house but it is another world. Landlords wanted to see three years’ accounts which obviously I didn’t have so because I was a new business nobody would touch me. I eventually came across this 24,000 sq ft unit at Parkgate which had been empty for two years so they were keen for it to be occupied. It proved to be just what I was looking for.”

n Jump Parkgate cost around £600,000 to set up, with the trampoline equipment costing about £350,000. n Jump Parkgate has a performance trampoline, ideal for gymnasts. The Meadowhall park will have five.

With a mortgage to pay and a family to support – a four-year-old, two-year-old and another baby on the way – Chris left his sales job, submitted planning applications, ordered trampolines – and opened the doors to Jump Inc. on 27 November 2015.

n The total build time from approval of planning permission to opening the Parkgate site was around 13 weeks.

“I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better,” said Chris. “In the first four weeks we had 34,000 jumpers through the doors. I knew it would do well but I never expected that.

“Some people thought the numbers I’d predicted were too high to stack up but we are smashing them and currently bringing in 30 per cent more than forecast. After that first week of opening I started to sleep a bit easier.”

Chris puts a lot of the success down to doing things differently.

“I have been to all of the trampoline parks that are now open around the country,” he said. “They are generally very ‘kids play centre’ style with sticky tables!

They are predominantly targeted at the 4-8 age group and I didn’t want to do that. Jump is aimed more at teenagers, although we do appreciate that people want to come with younger children so we specifically run toddler mornings, to encourage people to bring younger children when there aren’t bigger kids jumping around.”

Weekends are always fully booked at Jump and Chris has come up with a number of clever ways to make sure the space is utilised throughout the week including the toddler sessions, fitness sessions, corporate events and, more recently, school and charity sessions.

Customers can expect a slick and professional experience, down to the smallest detail. All staff members wear uniform, customers check themselves in

on a computer screen and can sit at chairs and tables handmade in Sheffield.

Even the safety briefing is high-tech, with all ‘jumpers’ required to watch a video in a dedicated briefing room before using the park.

“In my previous job I was a national account manager looking after £15m worth of business and this gave me a good grounding in the corporate side of things,” said Chris. “A lot of people come to Jump at Parkgate and think it’s a franchise and I take that as a compliment.”

Chris, aged 36, has done such a good job of creating a professional, yet friendly, environment that his staff have even declared themselves part of the family.

“It has been nothing to do with me but they have decided to call themselves the ‘Jump family’,” he said. “It really is a great atmosphere and I’ve always said I want the Oz mentality here. I want everyone to have fun while they are at work. You spend a lot of time at work so you need to enjoy it.”

The ‘Jump family’ is currently made up of the 58 members of staff at Parkgate, but will soon expand significantly. A further 65 will be employed at the 36,000 sq ft Meadowhall park, due to open in June. By the time the Sheffield city centre and Barnsley town centre parks are open – planned for June and September respectively – Chris will employ about 180 people.

At around half a million pounds per park the expansion is not cheap, but the success of the Parkgate site has enabled Chris to use asset finance to expand the business quickly.

“In another three to five years’ time trampoline parks will probably be popping up everywhere and that’s why I’m keen to move quickly and get a majority share of the market,” he said. “At the minute there are two companies in the UK which have two parks. By the end of this year I’ll have four and I’m also looking at sites in Lincoln and Bradford. I want to be the first to ten parks in the UK, by the end of 2017.”

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WORK AND PLAY A MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS, ACHIEVEMENTS, CELEBRATIONS AND NEW FACES

INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR SHEFFIELD’S JILL WHITE

‘PHANTOM’ STAR SUPPORTS THE MASTER CUTLER’S CHALLENGE

Jill White, of Andy Hanselman Consulting, received the Athena Award for furthering the futures of countless young entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.

The Phantom of the Opera is leaving his Parisian lair and heading for Sheffield to support the Master Cutler’s Challenge.

The award runs in over 500 communities world-wide and 19 high calibre people were nominated locally.

Jill, along with other inspiring businesswomen, took centre stage at the International Women’s Day event, organised by the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Women In Business group.

An audience of 100 at Tankersley Manor also listened to Andrew J Coombe Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, lead commissioner for Rotherham Sir Derek Myers and Master Cutler Craig McKay.

ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL’S MARK TAKES ON TRIPLE SWIM CHARITY CHALLENGE The Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Hotel’s director of revenue, meetings and events Mark Vater is taking on a triple outdoor swimming challenge to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Over three consecutive weekends in June Mark will take part in the Great North Swim at Lake Windermere the Great East Swim at Alton Water Reservoir and Swim Your Swim at Laka Bala in the Snowdonia National Park.

The money raised will go directly towards research into Congenital Heart Disease.

Sponsor Mark at https://www.justgiving.com/markvater.

West End performer Michael Sterling – who has played the Phantom in more than 1,000 performances of the classic musical and also starred in record breaker Les Misérables – will lead the entertainment in An Evening With the Phantom at the Cutlers’ Hall on June 18.

The black tie celebration of musical theatre, which also includes a three course dinner, DJ and dancing, is being organised

by Chesterfield company Zachrome Manufacturing as their contribution to the Master Cutler’s Challenge.

“Zachrome are very proud to be taking part in this year’s Master Cutlers Challenge to raise funds for two very worthy recipients,” said managing director Andrew Colton.

“The work that St Luke’s and Rotherham hospice do is invaluable and the support and care they offer their patients and relatives is second to none.”

Individual tickets to An Evening With the Phantom cost £60 each, while tables of ten cost £600.

For bookings call 01246 450387 or email: lucy.white@zachrome.com

SARAH SUPPORTS MASTER CUTLER’S CHALLENGE ON WEDDING DAY The Master Cutler’s Challenge is going global…thanks to South Yorkshire solicitor Sarah Hartley.

celebrations top help spread the word and encourage guests to give generously to the campaign.

Sarah, who is head of the Wills, Trusts and Probate and the Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Departments at law firm Malcom C Foy in Rotherham recently jetted off to Mexico to get married.

“I am so excited that the team at Malcolm C Foy & Co are involved in the Master Cutler’s Challenge for the first time, and my wedding day seemed the perfect opportunity to remind everyone that, despite our busy lives, we can all spare a little time or money to help support such a fantastic cause,” said Sarah.

And Sarah took a break from her wedding

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JULIE KENNY BECOMES A PATRON OF LOST CHORD South Yorkshire businesswoman Julie Kenny has become a patron of dementia charity Lost Chord.

Julie is the managing director of Rotherham intruder alarm manufacturer Pyronix, a company she founded in the 1980s, and she is also a director of its parent company, Secure Holdings.

In addition, she is a director of the British Security Industry Association, a UK commissioner for employment and skills, sits on the Small Business Forum, is a member of both the Better Regulation Stakeholder Group and the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board and is an honorary director of Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

In her new role as patron of Lost Chord she will be joining opera star Lesley Garrett, Dame Vera Lynn and pop star Sir Cliff Richard.

Lost Chord is the South Yorkshire charity that provides vital interactive musical experiences for people living with dementia in care homes and days centres both across the region and nationally.

REBECCA JOINS THE STRUCTURAL INTERIORS Sheffield commercial interior design and fit-out specialist Structural Interiors has appointed Rebecca Wilshire as sales and marketing manager.

Rebecca said: “In my new post I am seeking and nurturing new contracts for the company and working on strengthening our market presence, utilising to the full my expertise in such areas as social media and networking opportunities.

“As we approach our 25th anniversary, the next few months will also see the company developing its brand in exciting new ways and preparing an even stronger market presence for growth over the next quarter of a century.”

MBA SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORK Sheffield University Management School is awarding a member of South Yorkshire’s Women In Business network a 50 per cent scholarship towards the Sheffield MBA, starting in September.

The school has a long-established relationship with Women In Business and has regularly supported their agenda through activities in the region, including a celebration of female entrepreneurship at the MADE Festival and hosting prominent female speakers on women in boardroom positions.

Offering this scholarship allows the school to actively contribute to excellent female leadership in the South Yorkshire region.

Director of the MBA, Dr Vasilios Theoharakis, commented: “This is an incredible opportunity for a network member to take the next step in their career. Studying the Sheffield MBA part-time will allow her to excel in three core elements of the modern business landscape – entrepreneurship, leadership and consultancy – while fitting study around existing commitments.

“Across the last five years, our MBA programme’s gender split has been 62 per cent male, 38 per cent female. Although this correlates with international MBA trends, we’re striving for 50/50. By partnering with the Women In Business network, we can contribute to equality in business leadership across the region.”

Visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/mba for more information on the programme, including scholarship details.

FOUNDRY EXPERT JOINS CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL A foundry expert, whose technical capabilities include producing complex components with a cast weight of up to 40 tonnes, has joined Castings Technology International as an iron castings consultant.

Graham Jagger started his career in the foundry industry as an apprentice pattern maker in 1965, becoming a shop floor technician and technical and development engineer before moving into management 35 years ago.

He spent more than 20 years as a foundries manager and was technical director of a medium-sized iron foundry to expand into new markets and increase its manufacturing capabilities as technical manager, before becoming the joint owner and technical director of an iron foundry in West Yorkshire, which he has continued to advise after selling his stake in the business.

GREG DYKE KICKS OFF £1M APPEAL TO BUSINESS APPEAL A £1m appeal to business leaders to boost world leading cancer services in Sheffield has been kicked off by FA chairman Greg Dyke.

The Weston Park 2020 for Business campaign aims to engage businesses across the Sheffield City Region with Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity to raise an additional £1 million for local cancer services over the next five years.

Companies are being asked to make a minimum donation of £1,000 a year for the next five years, which will be invested in projects that will enable Weston Park Hospital to remain at the forefront of cancer care.

Sign up and find out more about Weston Park 2020 for Business and also donate online at www.2020forbusiness.co.uk

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TO STOP YOU BECOMING A VICTIM OF CYBER-CRIME THE INTERNET SEEMS TO EXPAND EVERY DAY, BUT DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS IN AN EVER-GROWING DIGITAL WORLD? HERE, SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE’S BUSINESS CRIME TEAM OFFERS 10 PIECES OF VALUABLE ADVICE. 1 Use social media responsibly Social media goes a long way towards enhancing marketing abilities, but with it comes risk. Ensure personal and professional identities are kept separate and check your privacy and security settings regularly. Implement a code of conduct for employees which is in accordance with business regulations and within the law.

5 Take security seriously Smart businesses can gain a competitive advantage by demonstrating that security is taken seriously and treated as a valuable asset. Identify critical information and assess the kinds of risks it could be exposed to. Are there legal or compliance requirements that the business is subject to? It’s essential to establish policies and practices.

2 Protect mobile information Smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices frequently contain a significant amount of personal and business information. It’s vital that the contents remain secure. Always use a passcode; without one, sensitive data stored on a device is immediately available to anyone.

6 Keep SPAM in its can As well as carrying unwanted advertising for pharmaceuticals, pornography, gambling and weight loss, spam is used to spread viruses and other types of malicious software. Use anti-spam software, don’t give out email addresses unnecessarily and don’t open spam emails.

3 Create strong passwords Hackers rely on software that automatically inserts common words into password fields. Avoid dictionary words, slang terms or words spelled backward. Use different passwords for each account and avoid entering passwords over an unsecured or public WiFi.

4 Install strong barriers Fraudsters target different types and sizes of businesses to exploit weaknesses. Prevent your business from becoming a victim of online fraud by installing and updating reputable anti-virus software and a firewall.

7 Supply the technology Be aware of the risks of ‘bring your own device’. Research suggests small businesses have experienced security breaches due to staff bringing their own

devices to work. While there can be advantages to this, the importance of employees being aware of cyber threats must be regularly reinforced. Employees intending to take new gadgets to work require guidance on how to do this without compromising systems and data.

8 Property mark your devices It’s recommened that businesses mark and photograph all valuable items, including computer equipment. This will act as a deterrent to thieves and make it easier for items to be returned if recovered after being stolen. There are a range of quick and easy techniques available including UV marking - use the building number or name and postcode.

9 Review measures regularly Most online attacks can be prevented or detected using basic security practices, but these need to be reviewed regularly.

Manage changes in the levels of risk to IT equipment, services and information, remove software or equipment that is no longer required and manage changes such as the deletion of accounts for staff leaving.

10 Back up your data Data can be lost for many reasons, including theft.

Implement automated backup schedules, back up your files, applications and systems and keep backups off-site. Test your backups – don’t wait until disaster strikes to see if they work.

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