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Well thanks to Caroline for my prompt yesterday – if I hadn’t had it this blog would not have happened!

Sanjeev Shah opened the floor (in my head as he was definitely the one to my left) he’s from the good old HSBC and wants to spread some bank love to businesses from start ups to £25 million turnover bad boys. They offer true business support and plenty of attention, which means they understand their customers needs. Who do you know who is not happy with their bank? refer them to Sanjeev!

Caroline Hampstead is a copywriter and this week is looking for anyone in design agencies / Ad Agencies as she’s been working with a team of accountants sort their website out. Its mad to think that these guys were specialists in the hospitality sector, but none of this was on their website. In comes Caroline to save the day and help them get more clients just by having better more targeted copy content.

Christian Ingelsev from Danesoft offers easy to use web sites and top quality survey’s (they can either supply the software to companies or manage the whole thing for you at a very competitive rate). When you ask the right questions then you have all the information you need to get the results you are looking for – Christian can help you and wants to speak to schools and government departments.

Now its all gone pear shaped – can’t remember who was next so here goes….

Kirsty Joly from Perfectly Tempered, the amazing chocolatier with a mould for everything (recently talked to a construction recruitment company HR recruitment about a chocolate tool box – there’s definitely a joke there but I’ll keep it clean this week!). Kirsty is looking for introductions to companies who want a gimmick / have a quirky look they want, and wow their clients in unusual shaped chocolate delights.

Lewis Malka from Joseph Sterling is currently away but has Liz Ash substituting for him. Lewis, our very own Diamond Geezer informs us that all that glitters is always gold! In these hard times speak to Lewis who will create something wonderful out of your scrap jewelry or if your hard up for a few quid then hand over a wad of cash to you in exchange (depending obviously on the weight and quality of said gold).

Roy Duncan from RG Duncan offers recruitment solutions for all types of Accountancy and Book Keeping Staff and is looking to meet anyone who works in Human Resources in large companies (HR Directors / FDs / Consultants).

Alexis Garnaut-Miller from the Happiness Centre got us all to stretch which helps with concentration…………………… now what was I doing ahhhh yes stretching… (note to one’s self must stretch more). Alexis is looking for introductions in to HR / Learning & Development departments in Westminister / Ealing Councils.

Zoe Antin from Opus Telecom a Siemens specialist and BT provider wants to speak to anyone moving / relocating and growing or with BT already. As well as exceptional service they could save some companies money – up to £400 per qtr depending on the size of the company.

George Metcalfe is a Coach who helps people to realize that some things never happen again so you better make the most of the time you’ve got! George can help people to build a road map and understand where they can get to. If you know of anyone who is a bit unsure about their direction in life then get them to speak to George.

Liz Ash is a Personal Stylist and Shopper who can be hired as a present for a partner or someone special. Treat that person to some real one to one advice on how to look and feel a million dollars. Liz is looking for people from all walks of life from Barristers to Students who just need that helping hand with their wardrobe.

Fiona Gale from Only Connect Solutions has been working with The Sunday Times and kindly showed us the 6 page article that they helped to get published. Only Connect Solutions are about having the right connections in the right places so companies can have their message delivered to the right audience – award winning writers like Richard Girling sit within the OCS circle of contacts.

Justin Beavis from World Dive Centres is looking for a trophy cabinet to house the potential award for their building in Dubai. Architects have put forward WDC and they have been shortlisted from 200 to just three – go go World Dive Centres we’re all cheering for you!!

Hiten Thaker from Revolution is now on the shortlist of design agencies for KISS FM – being one of just three companies demonstrates how Revolution go above and beyond when they take on brand and design work for their clients. Hiten is looking for anyone looking to rebrand.

Mike Nightingale from Green Park Insurance ensures clients buildings are correctly insured in case of rebuild – as they fully understand about how much money it costs to replace period properties + listed buildings they are the experts to refer people to when it comes to private insurance needs.

Gavin Morton-Holmes from Destiny Plc offers a digital pen that replaces triplicate forms that companies use on a regular basis. This week his company helped Car dealerships add hundreds of thousands of pounds (£48 average per car) on their revenue by sending data to the marketing department that is captured when cars in in for their service.

Jamie Denham from Sliced Bread Animation couldn’t make it but was well represented. Jamie’s company is looking to help companies that are drowning in powerpoint – Sliced-bread can alleviate the boredom of presentations by helping to capture and keep the audience tuned in with the aid of animation.

Louise at Sayers Butterworth is looking for people who want an accountant that goes the extra mile and offer advice on how to run a successful business.

Mab Ayyub from Oliver Communications has two new service offerings as well as his usual quality mobile phone supplies. The first is

Paul Marmor could not attend as he was away but Mark represented Sherrards Solicitors.

Michael Sinclair from China One Call is looking for anyone wants to do business in China. The intepretor in your pocket can facilitate business deals in Maderine / English to make your business an even bigger success!

George Emsden from In2Consulting is looking for anyone who has a monster pension fund as they need to apply for primary enhanced protection as there is a tax charge on surplus’ of 55%

Louise Hassett from Delfont Mackintosh Theatres looks after Corporate Hospitality and Events for 7 theatres in the west end of London – Our shows include Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Calendar Girls and many more. Louise is looking for people who want to spoil their loved ones (like me!).

We also had Daniel Broadhead from Inon - software that does something I couldn’t understand

Carmen Morris Coulson from Plan for life – a life style assistant

Chris Yates from his Boat hire company – they can hire anything from 30ft to super-sized beasts

John Hamilton from Eq Studios – Sound overs and recording studio… what a mix.. get it!

That just leaves me… Richard and Splatt Print – we are the best’ist printers in the world. Mixing quality and passion to make the perfect personal print.

Des Sutton from Man Bytes Dog could not attend

Mike Chan from Shadow Finance could not attend

Karelia Scott-Daniels from Manse & Garret couldn’t be with us I’m afraid

Lastly we are after new members so remember to invite guests – make sure you run them past Kirsty first. Last, lastly we are considering sponsoring a charity – we thought about Young Enterprise / Prince’s Trust. We are also going to invite a young entrepreneur from each organization each month for the opportunity to join in our breakfast and experience real business life.

Right off to the doctor now and get signed off for two weeks with RSI!

Have a great weekend

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An average of between 2,000 and 3,000 voice and data communications users upgrade or switch to Tancroft Communications each month and over 95% then recommend us without prompting for the following reasons:

• Reduced costs of doing business
• Free and impartial advice and help 24 hours of the day, every day of the year. mails and texts are answered within the hour, phones answered instantly and new and replacement handsets are delivered same day or within 24 hours.
• Your own personal account manager and specially tailored communications solution – whatever the size of your business and whether you are interested in convergence or the just the best current solution for your budget.
• Jargon-free deals from leading voice and data operators, – we have close relationships with many strong business partners and numerous tariff options.

Tancroft Communications has amazingly high staff retention; many of its staff have been with the company since its inception in 2002 and it has had zero turnover in the last 12 months. Its staff may include industry leaders but at Olive, everyone contributes to decision making. Whatever their job title, all staff are kept totally up to speed with all products and services, empowering them to be extra responsive to customers.

Tancroft Communications delivers voice and data communications solutions to a wide range of customers, from Channel 5, NASDAQ, the YMCA, Filofax, Birmingham City Football Club, The Council of Mortgage Lenders, the International Bar Association, the Spanish Embassy, the Liberal Democrats and the pop group, Snow Patrol, to charities such as Age Concern, public sector organisations including Unison and Gateshead NHS Trust, educational establishments such as Bournmouth University and small local businesses spanning all industries. The high level of service offered ensures that the company enjoys an exceptionally high retention and referral rate.

Whether you want a mobile solution to check your email, surf the internet or simply make a call at home or at work, Tancroft Communications will help. You can trust us to choose the best mobile tariff to meet your business needs and arrange everything quickly and efficiently, from current handset and tariff choice to planning for the future and convergence. We will also get you new or replacement handsets within 24 hours if required.

Mab Ayyub 
Tancoft Communications
48a Monmouth Street
Covent Garden
London                              
WC2H 9EP
Tel: 0207 557 9809
Fax: 0207 240 9713
Mobile: 07775658777 or 07748650070
www.tancroft.com

                                 
Tancroft Communications Ltd is Registered in England, Company Reg. No. 00903206.
Registered Address 48a Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9EP

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Danesoft is a provider of 4 different types of services:

1. A Web-solution – Content Management System which is a cost-effective, flexible and user-friendly web-solution which allows you to administer, manage and update your website without the need for technical staff. It enables your organisation to maintain a PROFESSIONAL website and use it as a marketing tool at all times. The web-solution is suitable for all companies – from the simple home page solution to large advanced web-portals.

2. Sell The Survey System research software to organisations who want to know more about their customers, employees, competitors or the market they are occupying. It is a tool for you to gain knowledge and information you then can utilise in your marketing. The Survey System has an integrated analytical module as well as a comprehensive reporting function which includes graphic design, charts and tables. All tools which will allow you to analyse and present your findings. The system is tried and tested and has more than 20,000 satisfied customers around the world.

3. We can undertake your survey /questionnaires for you. This will be done professionally and our clients range from SME’s to multinational companies.

4. A 360 degree management evaluation which gives the individual leader a personal instrument for development. It meets the requirements for appraisals interviews and/or as one of several elements when determination of salaries. The 360 degree evaluation questions 10 – 15 people about the manager. They will cover 11 competences which each have 5 measuring points. A report of 25-30 pages will be produced.

Contact details:

Christian Ingerslev
Unit 87
235 Earls Court Road
London SW5 9FE

Phone: 0870 850 8588
Mobile: 07900 883 883

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Destiny plc – Technology on the move

Destiny plc is the market leader in the provision of digital pen and paper solutions. With little or no change to your current working practices, you can save time, save money, increase profit and improve cashflow. You can:

• Capture data accurately from the field
• Transmit it in seconds – not days
• Eliminate re-keying and transcription errors
• Know where your people are all the time
• Guide them fast to the next logical job
• Reduce your running costs
• Make your people more efficient
• Improve your customer service
• Improve your profits and competitive advantage

Gavin Morton-Holmes
Area Manager
gavin.morton-holmes@destinyplc.com
+44 (0) 7590 745628
+44 (0) 8458 558855

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Man Bytes Dog has a simple philosophy – we are in business to keep our clients IT systems working in every way that helps their business prosper. Flexibility, responsiveness, and a ‘right first time’ attitude is at the heart of our service and we know, from our testimonials, that through our flagship platform VITAL, we are providing a quality service that enables clients to get on with growing their businesses rather than concerning themselves with IT.

The VITAL portfolio

VITAL Managed LAN – The intelligent way for companies to outsource their IT. Fundamental to the solution is a set of centralized services that deliver email, security, desktop management and licensing in a controlled and audited way. We also appreciate that not all companies or users are the same, and that individual problems need immediate attention. We therefore have a fully manned helpdesk obtainable via the telephone or online to deal with your issues.

VITAL Virtual Desktop – Companies can still benefit from the suite of VITAL services without needing to have any physical servers or even an office. Through Thin Client technology, Man Bytes Dog has developed a web enabled service that gives you access to a virtual desktop with access to all the VITAL services. As part of the solution a virtual file server is provided so that users can collaborate on files and have them saved in a central location which is backed up on a daily basis.

ViTAL hosted Exchange – For companies and users that want all the functionality of an in-house mail server but without the upfront costs and headaches, Man Bytes Dog has developed a Hosted Exchange solution based on the latest Microsoft 2007 platform. With multiple ways to access your email – MS Outlook, The Web, Windows Mobile phones and Blackberries, the solution allows you to access your data whether you are in the office, at home or abroad.

For further information on Man Bytes Dog and our unique platform VITAL please visit us at www.manbytesdog.net.

Des Sutton
Senior Business Manager
Tel: 020 7462 9908
Mob: 07917 508 593

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As one of the largest theatre companies in London, I am very proud to introduce you to Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres own and run seven theatres in London’s west end; showcasing a variety of productions such as Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, Avenue Q, Twelfth Night, Madame de Sade, Hamlet, A Midsummer Nights’ Dream, Taming of the Shrew, Calendar Girls and Jersey Boys. We are also taking bookings for Oliver! (a Cameron Mackintosh production).

Our hospitality packages start from as little as £65.00 per person inclusive of VAT, and can be tailored to suit your needs. We can also accommodate backstage tours, meet the cast post show parties etc…

The theatres themselves may be hired for daytime meetings & conferences, including hire of the auditoria – perfect if you want an unusual venue!

Louise Hassett
Corporate Sales Manager
Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Ltd
**let us entertain you**

Direct Line – 020 7759 9669
Fax – 020 7766 2156
Mobile – 07500 102 053
Email – louise.hassett@delmack.co.uk
Address – Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD

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Experts in stress management and employee wellbeing

Could your teams do with a boost?

Achieving business objectives in the current economic climate requires employees who can ride the waves with a positive, healthy and self-motivating attitude towards increasing demands, rapid change and ‘stress’.

As a professional, you’re probably familiar with the direct costs of stress:

… Third of workforce absence relates to musculoskeletal related issues

… 4.9 million days are lost to back pain every year (Health and Safety Executive 2005)

…175 million days were lost to sickness absences in 2006, costing economy £13.4bn

… Employees in good health are 20% more productive than those in poor health (IHPM health and productivity study 2005)

The Happiness Centre is London’s premier source of Employee Wellbeing solutions. We’ve been contributing to the healthy success of Executives, teams and organisations for over 10 years in London and around the UK. What we offer:

Strategic Stress Management:

• Stress Management Training using leading edge HSE & EU-standard techniques delivered by HR professionals
• Inner Happiness at Work™ training and modular programs
• Executive EQ Coaching for increasing Emotional Resilience & Performance
• Return to Work tailored programs for reducing absence costs
• The Wellness Challenge™ results-oriented stress & HR consultingWellbeing Seminars innovative, informative and engaging
• Wellbeing Days or Employee Wellbeing Events
• Team Development days with professional facilitation and wellness experts

Onsite Wellbeing Services:

• Ergonomic Desk Assessments for fulfilling HSE requirements conducted by our own in-house registered Osteopaths
• Onsite Therapists from our own in-house team (we have a well-established natural health centre based in W12 London) including onsite Osteopath, onsite Chair Massage, onsite Reflexology, onsite Yoga, onsite Pilates (and other experts) for weekly or fortnightly sessions or events

Ask us how we can help measurably reduce stress and boost productivity.

Contact:

Alexis Garnaut-Miller
Director HR & Corporate Wellness
Mobile 07941 256 490
Email alexis@thehappinesscentre.com
The Happiness Centre
204 Uxbridge Road London W12 7JD
Tel 020 8749 3792
www.TheHappinessCentre.com/employeewellbeing.htm

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Perfectly Tempered makes bespoke, hand-made, artisan chocolates for corporate clients and individuals and work with those clients to make a unique chocolate or range of chocolates to suit any occasion.

The product can be personalised through flavours, shapes and decoration in the chocolates themselves or with a variety of different options on the packaging, whether decorated with a branded ribbon or printed with a company logo. The majority of our client base is corporate and our most recent commissions include seasonal gifts, launch party give-aways, hotel turn-down chocolates for guest rooms and branded petit-fours.

Kirsty Joly
Perfectly Tempered Limited
Unit 2
The Clockworks
656 Forest Road
London
E17 3ED

Tel: 07967 322959
www.perfectlytempered.com

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Splatt Print is more than just an excellent service provider with over 25 years of experience within the design and print industry. Splatt Print strive to understand your organisations¹ needs as our customer, forge a strong partnership, and help your organisation grow.

Our product portfolio is extremely varied and includes: BUSINESS CARDS, STATIONERY, BROCHURES, CATALOGUES, LEAFLETS, REPORTS, NCR PADS & SETS, DELIVERY NOTES, ADHESIVE LABELS, POSTERS, BANNERS and lastly FOAMEX or METAL SIGNAGE.

The key to our success has been our ability to understand our customer and their needs, so don’t delay if you have a print requirement then contact our sales team today on 020 7254 8736 / sales@splattprint.com or visit our website www.splattprint.com.

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Paul Marmor
Partner
Sherrards Solicitors
18 Bentinck Street
London
W1U 2AR

T: +44 (0) 1727 832 830
F: +44 (0) 1727 832 833
M: +44 (0) 7789 938 479
E: pdm@sherrards.com

Company website: www.sherrards.com

Sherrards is a commercial practice, located at the edge of London and in central London. The service is partner-led by ex-City lawyers, or formerly from national firms, but controlled overheads mean we operate a sensible pricing structure. Much of our work is international. Specialisms include: franchising, commercial/property, litigation and corporate.

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