North Somerset Business Show 2012
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North SomersetBusiness ShowWednesday 23rd May 2012
EventsC4Show Guide
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the North Somerset Business Show2012.
Today, you will have the opportunity of meeting a wide range ofbusinesses who are here to showcase their products and services.
Whatever your own business, we are sure that there will be somethingof use to you at the show - maybe not today or next week, but keepthis guide, together with any business cards and literature you maycollect,and use them as a valuable resource for your business needs.
During your time here, you will also be able to enhance your commer-cial skills and techniques, update your knowledge of the latest develop-ments in North Somerset, and expand your network of contacts duringthe presentations, seminars and speed-networking sessions we haveplanned for you.
You can also take advantage of the cafe and bar facilities to chat withlike-minded professionals.
A polite request: The exhibitors here today have invested time andmoney in order to showcase themselves. It is considered unprofession-al for visitors to attempt to market themselves to the exhibitors. Pleasereserve your networking to the speed-networking sessions, etc. unlessyou are specifically invited to supply information to individual exhibitors.
Events DirectorC4 Events
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North SomersetBusiness Show
2013
The 2013 North Somerset Business Show is sched-uled to be held in Clevedon. Register your interest toexhibit at www.ns-bs.co.uk
Programme14.00 Show to be opened by North Somerset Council Chairman, Cllr Terry Porter. Arrival of John Penrose, MP , Tourism Minister
14.15 First Speed-Networking Session.*
14.45 Presentation: Winning business with North Somerset Coun- cil. Discover how you can tender for contracts available with North Somerset Council and neighbouring authorities. Presented by: Diane Fenton, John Calwell & Nigel Peacock
15.15 Presentation: The future of Broadband in North Somerset - The plans for the introduction of super-fast Internet connec tions across the area.
Presented by: Michael Dunn - BT Regional Manager, SW
15.45 Seminar: Successful Marketing - Tips on how to market your business or organisation both online and offline.
Presented by: Andrew Scott - MD of The Ascot Group
16.15 Second Speed-Networking Session.*
16.45 Seminar: Ditch the boring pitch - How to implement visual techniques in your sales pitch to increase customer re- sponse.
Presented by: Simon Pearson - MD Puzzle Box Potential
17.15 Seminar: More profits, better business - Outlining proven strategies and systems that will help you boost your profits and make your business deliver the lifestyle, money and fun that you want it to.
Presented by: Rob Carter - ActionCOACH Business Coaching
17.45 Seminar: Protecting what’s yours - Securing your brand, ideas and other copyright material.
Presented by: The Intellectual Property Office
18.15 Final Speed-Networking Session.*
18.45 Presentation of Awards by Cllr. Dave Hitchens - Mayor,Weston-super-Mare
19.00 Show closes* Speed-Networking sessions limited to ten people. No more than one person fromany one business at each session.
List of Exhibitors(Alphabetical Order)
A1 Gardening and Tree Surgery Stand 30
A. Cleaning Services Stand 33
If you are a small or medium sizebusiness in North Somerset lookingfor ways to grow your profits and
improve your business, you’ll want to listen to Rob Carter,Business Coach with ActionCOACH in North Somerset. Rob hostsfree business growth seminars every month for local businesses,and guarantees that attendees will come away with at least fiveways to grow their business.
www.actioncoach.com/robcarter0845 519 0261
Advocator (Catering Equipment) Ltd Stand 53
Albert Goodman Stand 61
Animart Databases Stand 58
ASC Recruitment Stand 25
Whatever your business goals, TheAscot Group can devise a marketingstrategy to help you achieve it - frombuilding a simple website to a majormarketing project.
We're more interested in delivering marketing results thanwinning design awards and we live in the real world where everymarketing penny counts.
That said, we love to show our creative side, and we've got ateam of 20 marketing people based in the West Country
www.ascotgroup.co.uk01934 428777
Stand 59
Stand 57
Aspire Planning is a leading independenttown planning consultancy deliveringexpert advice throughout the UK.Our team, which includes former localauthority planners, has extensive experi-
ence of securing planning permission for a range of residentialand commercial developments.Clients include householders, landowners, renewable energyproviders, commercial & residential developers, local authori-ties, charities, architects, surveyors and other professional serv-ice organisations.As Chartered Town Planners we are bound by the Royal TownPlanning Institute (RTPI) Code of Professional Conduct and offertransparent and realistic advice.
www.aspireplanning.co.uk01934 643934
Bibby Consulting and Support Stand 28
Broadway Lodge Stand 20
Brooking, Ruse and Co. Stand 15
Brunel Care Stand 40
Business against Poverty is an accreditedmembership community. This community ofbusiness people care about the issues ofpoverty and ethical standards and are tak-ing action. The accreditation kite mark dif-
ferentiates them from their competitors; it says somethingsignificant about them and their business.Building a reputation as a responsible business sets you apart.Companies often favour suppliers who demonstrate responsiblepolicies, as this can have a positive impact on how they are per-ceived by customers.
www.businessagainstpoverty.com01225 712048
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Complete Portable Appliance TestingService
Plus, depending on your requirements, CostControl Services is in a position to:
● Check existing system for compliance● Instigate and set up new procedures● Analyse test results● Supervise testing● Train in-house staff
www.costcontrolservices.co.uk01934 513117
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C4 Events is the professional event management company withthe knowledge, resources and experience to provide a one-stopsolution to all your event requirements, including:
Free, independent, venue sourcing : Conference Support :Product Launches and Opening Ceremonies : Staff Developmentand Team Building : Gala Dinners and Award Ceremonies : Staff
Parties and incentive events : PA and Lighting Hire :Entertainment and concerts : Exhibitions, Fashion Shows and
Road Shows : Event-related Health and Safety supportwww.c4events.co.uk
0845 257 5572
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Debbie Fortune Estate Agents Stand 14Domino Risk Management Stand 24
Force 4 Computing Stand 7Gryphon Computer Support Ltd Stand 19Guide2westonsupermare.com Stand 69
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Earlfield Lodge Stand 4
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1. C4 Events (Show organisers)2. Vanguard Security & Surveillance3. Pink Connect4. Earlfield Lodge5. TwoDogs Design6. Aspire Planning7. Force 4 Computing8. HSBC Business Banking9. Phil Yarrow Consulting10. Safety Horizon
11. North Somerset Credit Union12. Western Counselling
14. Debbie Fortune Estate Agents15. Brooking, Ruse and Co.16. Rapide System Supplies17. Santander Business Banking18. West Coast Leasing19. Gryphon Computer Support20. Broadway Lodge
21. Weston College22. Plum Communications & PR23. Nursing Solutions24. Domino Risk Management25. ASC Recruitment26. intouchcrm27. Lloyds TSB Commercial28. Bibby Consulting & Support29. Petersen Safety Solutions30. A. Cleaning Service Ltd
31. King’s Ransom32. Premier Choice Healthcare33. A1 Gardening & Tree Surgery34. IMSM35. Pier IT36. Old Mill Accountants37. Mark A Humphries38. North Somerset Council39. Pure Comms40. Brunel Care
41. Ian Roper & Company42. Lindleys43. Lions Club of Weston: Beer Festival44. Yeo Valley Lakewood Conference Centre45. Web Trails46. Monsoon47. Poppy’s Homecare48. Woodlands Castle/Maunsel House49. Poppy’s Communications Ltd50. Intellectual Property Office
51. N. Notaro Homes52. Weston Hospicecare53. Advocator (Catering Equipment) Ltd54. Puzzlebox Potential55. Business Against Poverty56. Cost Control Services57. The Ascot Group58. Animart Databases59. ActionCOACH60. South West Young Enterprise
61. Albert Goodman62. Parkwood Leisure63. Weston & North Somerset Echo64. Weston-super-Mare Town Council65. Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs66. Weston Town Centre: B.I.D.67. BurleighPortishead68. South West Dents69. Guide2westonsupermare.com70. North Somerset Enterprise Agency71. Weston & Worle Community News
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11. North Somerset Credit Union12. Western Counselling
14. Debbie Fortune Estate Agents15. Brooking, Ruse and Co.16. Rapide System Supplies17. Santander Business Banking18. West Coast Leasing19. Gryphon Computer Support20. Broadway Lodge
21. Weston College22. Plum Communications & PR23. Nursing Solutions24. Domino Risk Management25. ASC Recruitment26. intouchcrm27. Lloyds TSB Commercial28. Bibby Consulting & Support29. Petersen Safety Solutions30. A. Cleaning Service Ltd
31. King’s Ransom32. Premier Choice Healthcare33. A1 Gardening & Tree Surgery34. IMSM35. Pier IT36. Old Mill Accountants37. Mark A Humphries38. North Somerset Council39. Pure Comms40. Brunel Care
41. Ian Roper & Company42. Lindleys43. Lions Club of Weston: Beer Festival44. Yeo Valley Lakewood Conference Centre45. Web Trails46. Monsoon47. Poppy’s Homecare48. Woodlands Castle/Maunsel House49. Poppy’s Communications Ltd50. Intellectual Property Office
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61. Albert Goodman62. Parkwood Leisure63. Weston & North Somerset Echo64. Weston-super-Mare Town Council65. Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs66. Weston Town Centre: B.I.D.67. BurleighPortishead68. South West Dents69. Guide2westonsupermare.com70. North Somerset Enterprise Agency71. Weston & Worle Community News
© C4 Events 2012
At Ian Roper & Company we take pride in workingclosely with our clients. Literally rolling oursleeves up and getting stuck in, doing manythings you wouldn’t expect your accountant todo. All with the main aim of HELPING YOU BUILDA BETTER BUSINESS.We provide:-
● Payroll and bookkeeping services.● Management accounting and budgeting.● Business Planning.● Annual Accounts.● Tax Planning.
All provided with care and concern for you and your business.So we offer FREE INITIAL MEETINGS, FREE TELEPHONE SUP-PORT, FIXED FEES AND A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE that keepsyou in control.
www.ianroper.com01934 661066
We know small business. We are one! Sowe’ve developed intouchcrm with exactlythat in mind. We think you need anintegrated CRM and email marketingsystem that takes care of the day to day
stuff whilst you focus on your business.You can try out all features with a free 30 day trial of ourUnleashed package.No obligation & no credit card needed.
Our promise to you:
● No nasty contracts● No hidden fees● No minimum subscription
www.intouchcrm.co.uk0845 310 9973
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Stand 65
HSBC Business Banking Stand 8
IMSM Stand 34
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Intellectual Property Office Stand 50
King’s Ransom Stand 31
Yeo Valley Lakewood Conference Centre Stand 44Whether you are starting up, expanding,selling or retiring, Lindleys can help with themajor events in the business life cycle.
We act for businesses ranging in size from the "one-man-band"to the international company and most sectors from advertisingto yacht-building, dentistry to manufacturing, and on mattersincluding employment issues, property matters and disputes.
We are committed to providing clear, unambiguous andconstructive advice and to progressing matters at the pace yourequire not the pace we require.
Not all lawyers are the same - let us show you the Lindleysdifference.
www.lindleys.net01275 877277
Lions Club of Weston - Weston Beer Festival Stand 43
Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking Team Stand 27
Mark A. Humphries Print Graphics Mailing Stand 37
Monsoon Marketing Ltd is an established clothing manufactureroffering a comprehensive selection of leisure and sports clothingmarketed under the high profile brand names - Ruggur, Soccur& Clobbur - that can be personalised by embroidery, heat sealingor silk screen printing - incidentally, all personalisation iscompleted in-house to ensure maximum quality and speed.
Personalised clothing helps to project a strong corporate imageand bring an identity to clubs, teams and organisations.
www.monmark.co.uk01225 712048
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N. Notaro Homes Ltd is extremely proudto be recognised by fellow professionalsto be a leading provider of Healthcareacross the South West of England. Since1984 our family business has been car-
ing for individuals living with a variety of conditions within ourhomes. We now have over 10 locations across Somerset andDevon providing care for those with Dementia, Dementia Nurs-ing and Nursing needs as well as individuals with Learning Diffi-culties, Mental Health issues and individuals with AlcoholRelated Brain Damage. In 2011 we launched our successfulDomiciliary Care Agency, Notaro Homecare, which operatesfrom and across the North Somerset region and surroundingareas.
www.notarohomes.co.uk01934 422822
If you are looking to start up, expand orrelocate your business, the Economic De-velopment Service at North SomersetCouncil can help. We provide the followingservices:
● Ongoing management of the www.innorthsomerset.co.ukwebsite, a portal of business-focused and inwardinvestment-related information
● Assistance in finding land and premises● Signposting to other services within the council● Information on training courses via the North Somerset
Enterprise Agency● Advice and assistance for new business start-ups● Signposting to external business support available● Relocation and aftercare service● Support to the West of England Local Economic
Partnershipwww.innorthsomerset.co.uk
01934 426266
North Somerset Credit Union Stand 11
North Somerset Enterprise Agency Stand 70
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Nursing Solutions Stand 23
Old Mill Accountants Stand 36
PYC helps you increase your profitabilityby intelligent and innovative Internetmarketing.
We do this by:-● Search Engine Optimisation, Adwords PPC Management
and Copywriting;● Ensuring you benefit from latest Internet marketing
trends;● Working closely with you to understand your business;● Sharing your goals and objectives and maintaining
valued long term relationships.
Learn more about how we can help your business thrive byvisiting us at the North Somerset Business Show.
www.philyarrow.co.uk01275 774719
pycParkwood Leisure Stand 62
Petersen Safety Solutions is a health andsafety consultancy and training providerbased in North Somerset. We offer a widerange of cost effective bespoke safetysolutions, from risk assessments, through
to complete health and safety management systems.We complement our health and safety consultancy service, byproviding accredited and bespoke safety related training. Ourtraining is either delivered as an open course, or as a closedcourse at a venue, or location nominated by our client.
www.petersensafety.co.uk01934 830999
Pier IT Stand 35
Pink Connect Stand 3
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Stand 9
Plum Communications & PR Stand 22
Poppy’s Communications Stand 49
Premier Choice Healthcare Stand 32
We provide Telephone Systems, NetworkServices (your phone lines) and themanaged support of this environment.We offer one point of call if somethinggoes wrong and one point of entry when
you want to discuss anything about this environment.
By dealing direct with the UK's largest network we might not bethe cheapest but with our access into Openreach's WLR3 portalwe can provide unparalleled customer support. What is moreimportant saving 0.1p on your local calls - or having amaintenance contract for your lines that guarantees a fix time?
www.purecomms.co.uk0203 195 0284
Puzzlebox Potential Ltd Stand 54Rapide System Supplies Stand 16Safety Horizon Stand 10Santander Business Banking Stand 17South West Dents Stand 68
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Two Dogs Design offers a wealth of servicesacross both web and graphic design.Whatever aspect of your business image youneed improving we have the technical and
creative ability to listen to your needs and give you solutions.Our services include:
Web Design : Print Design : Website Hosting : Marketingwww.twodogsdesign.co.uk
01934 643436 Stand 5
PureComms
Vanguard Security & Surveillance Stand 2
West Coast Leasing Stand 18Western Counselling Stand 12Weston and North Somerset Echo Stand 63
We are very grateful to all those who have worked toensure the success of the North Somerset Business
Show, including:
Peter Undery, Jim McQuarrie and team at The Winter Gardens
Oli Ballard at The Weston and North Somerset Echo
Sophie Priest and team at The Ascot Group
Steve Drew at Weston and Worle Community News
Nigel Ford at Cost Control Services
Brendan Murphy at Guide2westonsupermare.com
The local press and online community
The exhibitors, speakers and dignitaries
Weston Business Improvement District Stand 66
Weston Town Centre Partnership Stand 66Weston Town Council Stand 64
Weston and Worle Community News Stand 71
Woodlands Castle and Maunsel House Stand 48
© C4 Events 2012
Weston Hospicecare Stand 52
Young Enterprise South West Stand 60
Web Trails Stand 45
Weston College - Business Enterprise Stand 21