The Buckinghamshire Business Festival sponsors are listed below, with each describing what they do and how they can help your business.
Click on a sponsor's name to be taken directly to them - or simply scroll down and discover loads of amazing support.
24x7 Buckinghamshire Ltd is dedicated to serving the school community, offering efficient modern transport solutions that are second to none. We will provide a service that the school community can be proud of.
Our company mission is to offer a safe and efficient service that is reliable and flexible; a service that schools and clients can rely on. We are achieving this by providing a fleet of modern, energy-efficient vehicles and employing a team of hand-picked dedicated staff who are confident, competent and well-trained and who are working in the environment of their choice. We will deliver a first-class service ensuring that the clients arrive in a safe, well-controlled and happy environment, giving them the best possible opportunity to start and end the day on a positive note.
We understand that the needs of the travelling students are individual and special and each and every one of the students’ needs are continually assessed. For each school to which we transport, we appoint a dedicated contract manager who will hold in-depth talks with the school whenever necessary to ensure that those needs and the needs of the school are addressed.
Drivers and escorts are allocated a route on a permanent basis and meet with students and parents/carers prior to the start of the term so they can get to know them and work out how best to resolve any potential issues. This all helps with a smooth transition. At the same time, we ensure that our staff are comfortable with the time schedule, and that any client issues and staff training needs are catered for. In addition, the contract manager will speak to every parent/carer as a follow-up to the driver and escorts meeting. Additional drivers and escorts are employed during the early stages of a contract to ensure smooth running and that alterations can be made swiftly if necessary.
Contact 24x7 Buckinghamshire here >
ACE Market Research – a full-service market research agency based in High Wycombe.
My name is Amanda Claesens, I help businesses ask the right questions at the right time to the right people, which enables them to make more informed decisions.
Are you a consultant or strategist who needs data to help make more informed decisions? Or a marketing professional who needs a research specialist for an internal project? Maybe you need to test how an ad campaign has performed, find out what customers really think about a product, or discover how employees feel about working for your client’s business. Or maybe you’re working on one of the many other challenges that market research can help with.
Whether it’s your own business or if you are working on a client project, market research will help you to:
I’ll work with you to identify your objectives, translate them into meaningful questions, advise you on the best way to approach your audience, handle the fieldwork and then, most importantly, help you to understand what the answers mean. I can look after every stage of the project for you, giving you back time to work in your area of expertise and you will have the reassurance that the data will be correct.
If you have a business challenge that needs information to solve it, or you are unsure as to how market research could help, then I’d love to have a chat.
Visit www.acemr.co.uk/contact to get in touch.
Contact ACE Market Research here >
If your business needs to boost its profits following COVID-19 or to deliver your dream lifestyle, or it has been consuming all of your time and you are constantly dealing with team issues, then our proven business coaching can help you.
Helen Pethybridge of ActionCOACH works with SME business owners and their teams to accelerate the growth of both themselves and their business. We work with you to select the best strategies and provide you with proven tools and templates to get you the fastest results. We support you to increase your profits, build a stronger team and get control of your time! In fact, we guarantee to make you more money than we cost!
You can choose to work with us through either one-on-one coaching or small group coaching. Both of these include planning days to define your goals for the next 90 days and an action plan on how to achieve them. Additionally, we provide support via one-off projects such as recruitment to help you build the right team, plus employee engagement programmes and leadership development coaching.
We are hosting two events during the Buckinghamshire Business Festival:
To find out more, let’s have a chat today! Call 07703 750279 or email helen.pethybridge@actioncoach.co.uk.
Contact ActionCOACH Chilterns here >
Alcom IT was formed by Buckinghamshire-based husband and wife duo Abe and Karma in 1998. From day one, their focus was building a team who could provide safe and secure IT services to small businesses. The team now offers a full suite of services from supply through to disposal.
As well as ad-hoc projects like office moves and supplying new computers, the team provides ongoing GDPR-compliant managed IT services. In today’s threat-rich landscape, it’s cyber security that is the most critical service businesses need.
A client recently joined Alcom IT after having been ‘ransomed’. All their files had been renamed and encrypted. The customer was unable to access their data unless they paid $100,000 in bitcoin. After referring themselves to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), they were asked why they had been hacked. This is how they answered five core security questions:
When faced with these questions (and answers), it soon became clear how they had been compromised.
This is why Alcom IT are on a mission to protect every business in Buckinghamshire from falling into the same trap. They know that business owners are specialists in their own skillset and are not IT security experts.
If you cannot positively answer the above five questions, perhaps it’s time to reconsider your IT support and call Abe and Karma at Alcom IT on 03333 055 055 or visit www.alcom-it.co.uk for a free security review.
We have had an eventful year - as indeed I am sure all businesses have had too.
During the first lockdown, we took the swift decision to convert all of our face-to-face training sessions into online workshops. We have invested significantly in the technologies needed for this in terms of digital delivery platforms and new interactive hardware. It proved to be the right decision, as we are now seeing a significant uplift in new business.
In the last twelve months, we have supported over 70 businesses on the Be Your Own Boss programme run by Buckinghamshire Business First. It has been extremely rewarding to help people transition into a new life of becoming a business owner for the first time.
Our work with the Royal Academy of Engineering has led to over 30 postgraduates building better business models through their Entrepreneurship Programme. This has led to acquiring work soon with the Royal Society of Edinburgh to deliver a similar hands-on programme of training for their entrepreneurs. Our coaching and business mentoring services have helped over 20 businesses in Buckinghamshire to reflect and learn from one another on the Peer Networks Programme delivered by Buckinghamshire Business First.
Finally, our Project Management workshops have helped over 50 entrepreneurs from Bucks New University, and in Essex through the South East Business Boost growth programme, to manage projects and plan product management activities easily and effectively. This has led to some large project delivery activity for electric vehicle charge point development and ‘software as a service’ business models.
We are there to help business owners and their staffs to build better business models and would welcome an opportunity to help you too.
Bodhi Tree Workplace Wellness is a division of The Bodhi Tree Spa, a luxury 5* Day Spa in Chalfont St Peter, established in 2016 by local businesswoman and mum, Carla Pasco Jones. Our vision was to expand our services and take wellbeing into the B2B market. So we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new massage therapy service, Bodhi Tree Workplace Wellness, specifically for businesses.
What exactly is Bodhi Tree Workplace Wellness? An in-house seated chair massage to help deliver staff wellbeing to businesses. Our experienced team of massage therapists will come to your offices with ergonomically designed chairs specifically for seated massage in the office.
Just some of the benefits of massage on stress in the workplace:
The result: decreasing mental stress can help improve physical health. Thus, doubly beneficial to your employees’ health in only 10 minutes. The combined positive results of massage therapy not only help to reduce employee absenteeism, but your staff will also recognise that you are taking their wellbeing seriously.
We will be holding an event on Friday 23rd April where you can learn about the health benefits of in-office massage for your staff and how it can help your business avoid the costs of stress and absenteeism. Check the Buckinghamshire Business Festival events schedule for more details.
Get in touch to find out how we can help support your company’s wellbeing initiatives: 01494 870444 / workplacewellness@bodhitreespa.co.uk / www.bodhitreespa.co.uk/workplace-wellness
Contact Bodhi Tree Workplace Wellness here >
Bonds Packaging Limited - Packing A Punch For Lunch and more!
Hello from the team at Bonds! Bonds Packaging Limited are a premier food packaging company, primarily supplying goods to the bakery and food-to-go trade and other retailers such as patisseries, coffee shops and caterers. Based in Marlow, we are perfectly placed to offer direct delivery to chains and larger retailers across London and the South of England, but we also host an online shop for smaller businesses throughout the UK.
Our extensive product collection includes:
Our goal is to make the packaging buying process simpler and more cost effective for our customers, supplying a wide range of quality goods with options for all, including essential ranges, eco-friendly alternatives and even bespoke and branded products. Our team has over 60 years of combined industry experience and together have created our strong reputation for professionalism, great value and fantastic customer service.
We currently supply a variety of customers across the South East (and beyond) and would love to engage with and support more local businesses.
Visit our website to shop or view our extensive catalogue at www.bondspackaging.com. (Online shop customers can currently take advantage of a lockdown discount!) Or feel free to give us a call on 01628 488267 and speak with one of our team to organise a quote, samples or a visit.
We are ISO Quality Certified; Craft Bakers Association Members; Buckinghamshire Business First Members; and Marlow Chamber of Commerce Members
Contact Bonds Packaging here >
Bongo IT are proud to sponsor the Buckinghamshire Business Festival. We have been the recipient of business via BBF in the past and we are more than happy to give something back on this fabulous occasion.
The last year or so has been difficult for everyone, we have seen some businesses suffer whilst others go from strength to strength, and everything in between. Recovery of the economy is the hot topic for businesses looking to expand in the UK and abroad, and to help you do that, Bongo IT has produced a variety of cost-effective solutions, which are enterprise-grade, but affordable for the SME.
Good IT isn’t just about maintaining a status quo, it is about pushing forwards with technology and using it to your advantage to become more streamlined and efficient. We also value security very highly; too many SMEs get hacked because of simple errors which could easily have been fixed using the tools at hand with just a little knowhow. As you can imagine, Bongo IT have been extremely busy helping customers adopt cloud technologies and adapt to working from home. As specialists in Office 365 for small to medium-sized businesses, we offer the perfect solution for remote working for teams, and we also supply everything from VoIP to broadband, and even computer hardware.
So, if you are looking for a proactive support team that can help uplift your IT, sort out the current issues and delight your staff, then Bongo IT are the one-stop-IT-shop for you.
Buckinghamshire Skills Hub brings together businesses and education/training providers to enable young people and adults to develop the skills and qualifications they need to progress in the workplace, whatever stage of career they are at.
Skills development is central to creating the conditions for sustained innovation, excellence and growth for our Buckinghamshire businesses. Bucks Skills Hub and Buckinghamshire Business First have collated lots of useful resources for businesses on recruitment, upskilling employees, hiring and inspiring young people, and redundancies.
Bucks Skills Hub works closely with schools, colleges and universities in Buckinghamshire, so is a particularly great organisation to get involved with if you are looking to offer apprenticeships, internships or work placements for young people. They can help you engage directly with the next generation of your team. Learn more about hiring apprenticeships at this Buckinghamshire Business Festival event on April 29th.
The new Buckinghamshire Skills Hub website is a one-stop shop for all skills and career-related advice in Buckinghamshire. The new website is the first of its kind in Buckinghamshire and is designed to inspire, support and inform career seekers, career changers, educators, and businesses.
For businesses, this website is where you can advertise your latest full and part-time job vacancies, as well as any work experience, apprenticeship and internship opportunities – all for free. Perfect for whether you are preparing to reopen, grow and create new jobs or want to help young people into employment.
Get started by posting your vacancies here. Vacancies are posted to the Buckinghamshire Business First website for free and are automatically added to the new Bucks Skills Hub website – also for free. Any changes you make to the advert via the BBF website will also be automatically applied on the Skills Hub site. It’s two birds for the price of none! Not only might you find your next team member, you’ll also be helping people start, relaunch or boost their career journey, whatever stage of life and work they are at.
Contact Buckinghamshire Skills Hub here >
Buddy Burst sprouted up in the promotions market in 2016. Every day, we help companies grow their brand awareness in a sustainable way. Our blossoming range of customisable eco-friendly and seed-based products can increase customer loyalty and generate new leads, while promoting your company in a positive, caring and cost-effective way.
Our hero product is Seedsticks®, which can be planted directly into soil and will grow into a herb, fruit, flower or tree. Manufactured to the highest standards at our solar-powered UK factory, it’s a small giveaway with a big impact that is Made in Britain-certified. Working with licensed seed providers, we also offer seeded paper in numerous formats, grow kits, seeded pencils, biodegradable bags, live plants, and much more.
We work with a wide range of clients including FTSE 100 firms, Premier League football clubs, and charities. We’ve even presented our eco-friendly products to HRH The Prince of Wales! With our roots firmly planted in London, we’ve been awarded Highly Commended Best New Business in Hammersmith & Fulham, as well as Highly Commended Start-Up Director of the Year at the IoD (Institute of Directors) London & South East Awards. We’re now selling into over 15 countries around the world.
If you’re looking for a memorable and sustainable way to connect with your customers and grow your business, please get in touch. We hope this will be the start of a long and fruitful relationship!
For more information and to get ready for spring, visit us at buddyburst.com. Keep Growing!
Hi, I’m Louise from Calibre Quality Care. It’s exciting to take the opportunity to talk about us and the work we do.
Primarily, we are an organisation that supports individual/vulnerable clients in the community through a Personal Assistant. We look at a holistic view of the support that is offered to ensure that physically, emotionally and medically all areas are supported whilst someone is engaged with a Personal Assistant from Calibre Quality Care.
Becoming a Personal Assistant is a very strict process, but don’t let that put you off. It is a chance to also change a client’s life (young to old) but still work a main job!
Personal Assistants have training that you would expect a traditional carer to have. The standard of care provided by each Personal Assistant is high, but more importantly the service is delivered with genuine empathy, thoughtfulness and humility to create confidence and give those concerned the knowledge and comfort that they can trust in the support/care to be provided.
They are able to support with more than traditional care agency services; some Personal Assistants have additional skills in counselling, hairdressing, medical appointments, housing, and anything that promotes the client with positive mental health. People can have a Personal Assistant for anything from an hour a week to all week.
After the year we have had, we know that there is a need for flexible, quality care, to be able to have support that enables clients to achieve what they want to. We work with Buckinghamshire Council, direct payments, brokers, Western Grove nurses, GPs, and Oxford Mental Health Teams (OMHT). Personal Assistants can facilitate these and advocate their client’s needs.
Contact Calibre Quality Care here >
CardsUK - your friendly local card payment solutions provider. At CardsUK, our promise is to provide your business with up-to-date card machines, competitive rates, no hidden costs and a reliable service.
As a card payment solutions brokerage, we have access to the best solutions to suit your business and we can tailor our service to suit your needs. From eCommerce and virtual terminals all the way to Instant Payment Settlement, we can certainly make your card payment experience more efficient.
To provide transparency to our clients, we offer FREE card savings reports, showing what your business will save by using CardsUK rather than staying with your current provider. We have previously shown (and saved!) over £6,000 over one financial year for one of our customers!
Give us a call, drop us an email, or visit our website for more information. There will always be someone around to assist you, even if it’s just for some friendly advice, we are more than happy to help.
Cashtrak – award-winning bookkeepers. Save money and time with our impressive, cost effective, HMRC-compliant services.
Who are we? Experienced, award-winning bookkeepers in Stokenchurch, High Wycombe. We look after a wide range of different businesses from individuals needing a self-assessment tax return to a virtual accounts department. We provide a bespoke service allowing as little or as much as you need to ensure we meet your needs and budget. Our clients range from beauticians, letting agents, pubs and builders to brewers, consultants, golf clubs and car sales to name but a few.
Why Choose Cashtrak? Outsourcing or swapping bookkeepers can be a difficult decision. However, we provide a value-added, no-hidden-cost service providing more than just bookkeeping. We see ourselves as an extension to your team and work hard to really understand your business. Some of the many benefits you could enjoy:
Testimonials
The Engagement Ring, Maidenhead - “I'm very happy to recommend Cashtrak, I’ve worked with them for 15 years and always been happy with the quality of the service & personal attention that they give me. Prompt replies & the extra mile they go if needed. They have found errors and omissions I made resulting in more cash & also helped me with more complex issues like IR35.”
Civil & Corporate, Amersham – “Cashtrak took over a complicated, costly accounting procedure and simplified everything for us with their expertise. We have saved a vast amount of money with online, timely submissions and streamlined technology. They have made our bookkeeping effortless and stress free.”
More testimonials at www.cashtrak.co.uk/page/testimonials. For your free one-hour, no obligation consultation, email info@cashtrak.co.uk or call 01865 522785.
Cerub PR is an award-winning public relations agency which provides insight-driven PR and communication solutions to ambitious businesses and individuals who want to be seen and make a difference in their industry.
The business provides services to B2B and B2C organisations across the UK, including media relations and press office services, campaign planning and delivery, copywriting and content generation, social media and digital influencer engagement and in-depth strategy assessments. Working with a wide range of companies across a variety of sectors, our team has in-depth knowledge of the media, knows how to make the most out of the opportunities available for clients and develops the best approach for them.
Our clients see us as an extension of their team. They rely on us not only for their PR work, but as a sounding board for their other marketing activities and we work with them to help them understand how they can use PR as part of a wider strategy to drive awareness and sales. Our integrity is important to us, so our clients can rely on our honest opinions about their ideas and if something isn’t going to work, we will advise them so. We also offer advice on what needs to be in place before embarking on a PR campaign, rather than taking on clients while thinking only of the bottom line. Our strategy consultation days offer a deep dive for organisations and individuals looking to embark on their PR journey or hone their PR efforts.
Our focus is on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, making them a credible voice in their industry and helping them engage with their audiences.
CoCredo is an established, award-winning credit reference agency based in Buckinghamshire. We offer an unrivalled service at a competitive price.
We are proud to have won numerous awards over the years, including CICM Credit Information Provider of the Year, and Company of the Year at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards.
From simply looking at a prospect, through to acquisition and monitoring, we pride ourselves on helping our customers every step of the way in safeguarding their business against fraud and bad debt. Our credit reports and business data are packaged in a user-friendly reporting format and our company data is continually updated throughout the day, ensuring customers have the most current information available. We aggregate data from a range of leading providers across over 235 territories globally, so that our customers can view the best data in one easy-to-use report.
We are able to offer report packages or ‘pay as you go’ for one-off reports. CoCredo also offers an industry-first Dual Report. This exciting product is unique to CoCredo and offers you the opportunity to view two company credit reports in one simple-to-read report, which is proving to be even more crucial with the impact of COVID-19 highlighting current stress areas in a business.
Why CoCredo?
If you have ever found yourself chasing or writing off bad business debt, now might be the time to start looking at utilising credit reports as part of your due diligence processes.
To find out more about how we can help your business, call us on 01494 790600 or visit www.cocredo.co.uk.
Getting started with environmental sustainability: good for business, good for the planet?
I'm Phil Clarke, Director of Consciam. What if I told you that you could save money, make your business more resilient and attractive to customers and staff, reduce your environmental impacts, and get grant support for doing so? Got to be a win-win, right?
Customers and investors are demanding more of companies on climate change and the environment, and legislation is tightening. Businesses that fail to tackle their environmental impacts, like energy use, plastics and waste, will ultimately be shunned by customers and investors. Some companies are reducing their impacts, but fewer are thinking about their dependency on the environment, e.g. how would interruption to your supply chain due to an extreme weather event affect your business? Those businesses that adapt now will be well-placed to survive and thrive.
A rare positive from the pandemic has been reduced carbon and other emissions as business travel and other activity changed during lockdown. It also showed we can radically change our business models, which we must do to tackle the climate crisis.
So, what should your business be doing? It’s about doing the right things, rather than lots of things. It doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. And there are low-carbon grants available, and energy efficiency means saving money. Calculating your carbon footprint will show you where to focus your efforts. And look at what you buy – energy, raw materials, waste disposal etc., as that will always give you a clue. Talk to your clients, staff and customers – what do they want and expect?
How can Consciam help? We’re here to make it easier, with services including:
We’re running two webinars during the Buckinghamshire Business Festival, so do come along to find out more:
At Continuum, we put our clients at the heart of everything we do. We are refreshingly modern and have a common passion, outlook and commitment to practice true financial planning.
As a client, you can expect unbiased and independent advice from myself, John Humphries, as a fully qualified financial adviser, who is dedicated to building a lifetime financial planning relationship with yourself. I will provide advice that is uncomplicated, clear and at all times meaningful.
Continuum is a new brand of financial advice. It is a partnership of like-minded Independent Financial Advisers sharing a common passion, approach and commitment to practising true financial planning. We place clients at the centre of everything we do and aim to provide exceptional service at all times.
Contact Continuum Financial Services here >
Here at Cressex Embroidery & Print, we supply and customise workwear, leisurewear, sportswear and promotional goods. For over 20 years, we have consistently produced high-quality products for small to large companies, schools, clubs and the promotional marketing sector. Our clients range from individuals and small businesses to blue chip and brand-recognised national companies. We are able to supply and customise many products for you and your business, including:
We also have a showroom and shop on site, which has a large selection of the latest brands and styles to help you find exactly what you’re looking for! Book an appointment today by calling us on 01494 519900, or email us at sales@cressex.net. View our catalogue and learn more about us at www.cemb.co.uk.
Our success has been driven by our investment in high-tech machinery and the skills and experience of our staff. The quality of our service and the depth of our knowledge have most recently been recognised by our receiving of the “Printwear and Promotions Embroidery and Digitising Award” at the Birmingham NEC National Decorators’ Exhibition Show.
We pride ourselves on a bespoke service that promises fast and honest communication; industry-leading equipment; a devoted and experienced team; a fast turnaround and “in house” production; next-day, UK-wide DPD courier delivery; and no minimum order requirements.
Contact Cressex Embroidery & Print here >
The magnificent refurbishment of the iconic Crowne Plaza Marlow has transformed the stunning lakeside hotel location into one of the finest resorts under the Crowne Plaza brand, making it an ideally-placed meeting, conference and events destination choice.
All 168 spacious new air-conditioned bedrooms, apportioned between high-quality Standard guest rooms, King rooms, exclusive Club rooms and six contemporary Suites, provide the ultimate in luxury and comfort for our guests.
The brand new Glaze Restaurant, awarded the AA Rosette for culinary excellence, offers contemporary, eclectic cuisine in a great atmosphere, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing stunning and uninterrupted views over our terrace and lake. Open every day, Glaze serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and also offers room service around the clock, whipping up all kind of delights from modern British cuisine to traditional Asian cuisine.
The new Aqua Bar and Lounge, and magnificent Conservatory, overlooking the lake and lawns is the ideal place to meet friends and enjoy light bites, coffee and cocktails. Ideally located in Marlow, this restaurant and bar are perfect for an overdue catch-up, an important meal, or simply a quick bite. The new Winterlake Conference Centre, with eight state-of-art meeting rooms overlooking the lake, now offers the latest technology, including ceiling-mounted laser projectors, 75” Samsung TVs, Clickshare wireless technology and the latest microphone technology.
The Quad Wellness & Spa, with 18 metre indoor pool, extensive gym and superb spa facilities, is amongst the best Health Clubs and Spas in the area. With its modern and extensive facilities, combined with a stunning setting overlooking the lake, Quad is the perfect environment in which to relax and unwind.
The property, set in five acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, has easy access to Maidenhead, High Wycombe and Heathrow Airport, and is within close walking distance of the picturesque Marlow town.
Contact Crowne Plaza Marlow here >
CSR-A is a leading UK-based company delivering a global standard for social responsibility.
It is now more important than ever to show that we are doing everything we can to improve the world for future generations by reducing the negative impact we have on the environment and by building a better and cohesive society. It is amazing what many of us are already doing that we don’t talk about. CSR-Accreditation provides the perfect opportunity for you to tell your positive story.
Social Responsibility allows you to enrich the quality of lives for all by investing in social value as an essential part of an organisation’s culture. This provides purpose and impact and will ensure a sustainable and profitable business. It will help to build a better world for future generations by improving the environment and ensuring a cohesive community to live and work in.
Show the world you are socially responsible by becoming CSR Accredited. CSR Accreditation is an effective way to benchmark what you are already doing with regard to social responsibility. It is a process in which you collate, measure and report on your organisation’s socially responsible activities. An Accreditation will also provide you with a roadmap for planning future activity. The Accreditation application process provides a simple template where you can record activity against our CSR Four Pillars of environment, workplace, community and philanthropy. Each CSR Pillar is designed to help you impact report on areas such as energy performance, recycling, staff engagement, health and wellbeing, and community and charitable engagement. The next application deadlines are April 30th and June 30th.
CSR Accreditation (CSR-A) is endorsed by Buckinghamshire New University and The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM).
CSR-A also provides a comprehensive, 6-module CSR training course and social impact reports. The next CSR Training course runs from June 3rd – July 8th, every Thursday at 11am.
To find out more, visit https://csr-accreditation.co.uk.
Contact CSR-Accreditation here >
CUBE are a proud Buckinghamshire-based business who love to support local initiatives such as the Buckinghamshire Business Festival. We help businesses untap their creative potential using video and animation. We produce captivating content uniquely tailored to each and every project brief, connecting you with your clients, prospects or staff.
Our in-house team of professional videographers and animators are directed by experienced creatives, and each project is managed by a dedicated account manager to ensure the project is on-brief and delivered on time with a 5-star service. We offer the full video production package, from initial strategy planning, creative ideation and scripting, right through to production services and post-production.
Check out our showreel: https://vimeo.com/513394165
delilah is a British make-up brand dedicated to making stunning cruelty-free products with ground-breaking formulations that have led to delilah winning various Beauty Awards. delilah provides an effortless and uncomplicated approach to make-up that is simple to wear and easy to love. delilah is proud to be certified by PETA as a cruelty-free brand, no animal testing is conducted nor commissioned for any delilah products, neither do we sell in any markets that require animal testing.
Launched in 2014, within a year delilah won “Best New Brand” at the CEW Beauty Awards and became the no1 beauty brand in one of the UK’s most prestigious department stores, Fortnum & Mason. delilah is available online and at Fortnum & Mason, Harvey Nichols and leading spa and salon partners across the UK and Europe.
The whole range is paraben-free and palm oil-free, all products are dermatologically tested, and the ever-popular eye products are ophthalmologically tested. delilah was born out of friendship, a passion for cosmetics and the desire to help women of all ages to look and feel beautiful.
Contact delilah cosmetics here >
Started in 2011, Dimension Eighty Eight® offers outsourced HR and training services to a range of businesses in a number of sectors. These sectors include: national retailers, suppliers of goods and services, schools, white coat professionals, wholesalers and veterinary services.
Michael Coe is an award-winning employment law / HR paralegal and specialises in solving complex HR cases.
Dimension Eighty Eight® looks forward to working with SME owners and growing local businesses in Buckinghamshire.
Visit www.dimension88.uk.
Contact Dimension Eighty Eight here >
How to run a part-remote, part-office-based working structure successfully
As we get ready for a return to ‘normal’, it’s clear that some aspects of our work lives will look quite different even after the threat of COVID-19 subsides. We’re unlikely to go back to the old world where everyone sits under the same roof, five days a week. Around 3-4 times more people plan to work from home compared to pre-pandemic, but some are keen to transition back to the office – either full or part-time.
Adopting a hybrid approach to working is good for your bottom line. Flexible policies keep employees motivated, virtual arrangements minimise property costs, and talented people who would never have pursued fully office-based roles will take an interest in your firm.
Protecting your business and your people - Founded in 2002, Epoq IT excels in providing flexible IT solutions for SMEs. 99% of customers rate our service as “excellent” and we offer a 90-day Customer Satisfaction Pledge for new clients.
Review our latest SME IT Service Packages: These expertly-crafted bundles offer a firm foundation for your essential IT services, along with a comprehensive choice of inclusive options for cyber security and regulatory compliance. Learn more about managing the latest remote working cyber security and privacy risks by by downloading our business guide to remote working cyber security.
We also specialise in helping companies when it comes to selecting the best option and achieving Cyber Essentials Certification.
SPECIAL FESTIVAL OFFER: Find a winning solution to your current IT business issues
Join our online Buckinghamshire Business Festival event for an extremely informative free personalised session with an IT expert. You will discover how your IT can better align with your specific business goals, tackle security risks and perform more effectively. Sign up to the ‘Free Business Assessment and Q&A session with an expert consultant’.
Form Workplace Solutions putting space to work
The design and layout of today’s workspace is certainly experiencing radical change. COVID-19 has placed the emphasis on safety and security, while many employees now prefer a more flexible mix of working from home and visiting the office to perform specific face-to-face tasks with their colleagues. Work has most definitely changed from somewhere you go to something you do, and workspace design has to respond accordingly.
At Form Workplace Solutions, we’re here to help local businesses work through what they need, to imagine what the end result looks like, and to understand in detail how their ideas can be turned into reality. We draw on 50+ years of collective technical and craft expertise, as well as design capabilities that are constantly evolving in line with cutting-edge industry developments. The result is an inspired imagination for transforming spaces into hubs of productivity, alongside a meticulous attention to detail and quality – skills that we proudly make available to local business throughout Buckinghamshire. That means local businesses can access local knowledge, and know that throughout any project, and beyond, the expert opinion and support they require is always close at hand.
As for what we actually offer in terms of our services, these range from workspace planning, design and build, business furniture and agile working, to project management, sustainability and facilities management. So, whether your next project is the turnkey fit-out of new offices or a partial refurbishment to give employees more space and ensure they feel extra safe when returning to the office, we’ll deliver on all your requirements.
And as a registered supplier with the Low Carbon Workspaces initiative, we can also ensure that any new innovations are also delivered in the most cost-effective way possible.
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Websites + Advertising + CRM
Our tailored solutions help business owners and sales managers to connect with prospective clients — that is the bottom line. The results are measurable and performance is optimised.
Framework Digital is an agency with a large portfolio of successful projects. We are a Google Partner, HubSpot Solution Provider and Buckinghamshire Business First Partner Member based in Aylesbury town centre.
Our mission is to de-mystify digital marketing and make it easily accessible for small businesses. We do this by keeping it simple and delivering measurable results. We are committed to educating instead of confusing.
We invite you to join our free webinars to learn about Google Ads or HubSpot CRM. You can then make informed decisions about whether these solutions could support your business:
Online success isn't just about having a website – it is a wider system that supports lead generation and builds relations with your clients. Our offer consists of web design and development, web hosting, online advertising campaigns and a sales management system - we call it a digital framework. Our digital framework is the master plan for growth in which website, advertising and sales work together. Collectively, they can transform your organisation into a ready-for-anything growth champion.
Contact details: 01296 320820; frameworkdigital.co.uk; 26 Temple Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2RQ
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At Good Endeavours, we work with businesses large and small, and non-profits, to maximise your impact.
We can help deliver a social responsibility strategy that works for you, based on your organisation’s mission and capabilities. We help you to implement programmes and manage partnerships. We also help you to set realistic targets, measure progress and engage customers and employees. We upgrade your pitches and collateral to tell your ‘Impact Story’.
Why is this important? It helps you to win new business, it engages employees, it makes you more appealing to customers, it excites investors, and, of course, it is the right thing to do. Get in touch for a free consultation:
Whether you are at the start of the journey or are well-practiced in environmental and social initiatives, Good Endeavours can help. We uniquely bring together expertise in corporate responsibility and marketing in one consultancy. We ditch the jargon and the big consultancy fees and work as part of your team to deliver the solutions that will make the greatest difference.
Visit our website for more information on our “Insights to Inspiration” model and to see our latest projects with Crisis, Anti-Bullying Alliance, GT Scholars and the Internet Commission.
Good Endeavours are for customers, for colleagues, for the community, for you.
Contact Good Endeavours Consultancy here >
The Growth Programme: Exclusive to owners, directors and senior managers in Buckinghamshire
Whatever your business goals are for 2021 and beyond, the free Growth Advice Programme gives you access to practical and high-impact one-to-one support tailored to your business needs.
Your business will receive 12+ hours of targeted support, beginning with a one-to-one meeting with a Business Adviser and then encompassing a mixture of the following:
To date, we have helped over 200 business owners to develop their business. Of these, 92% would recommend the programme to others; 96% have taken action to grow; 70% have increased their turnover; and 32% have developed new products.
The free Growth Advice service, part of the Growth Programme, is for owners and senior leaders of established businesses in Buckinghamshire who have a desire and passion to grow, develop and strengthen their skills with the aim of positioning the company on a clear path to achieve long-term, sustainable growth. The Growth Programme is delivered by Buckinghamshire Business First and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and therefore eligibility criteria apply.
Contact the Growth Programme here >
We understand that this current pandemic has led to millions of businesses across the UK in absolute uncertainty of the direction of their business and what’s to happen next. As a national firm with a support network of over 1,000 staff, we are on hand to provide you with the specialist support and advice needed to guide your business through this.
Over this last year, we have launched a new ‘Small Business Compliance Service’ aimed at helping your business meet its deadlines whilst reducing costs. If your business currently uses Cloud accounting software, we offer a compliance-only service to help you submit your accounts and tax quickly whilst saving on costs.
To speak to one of our specialists about how our new service can help navigate your business through these choppy waters of uncertainty, you can telephone the office on 01442 873236 or send an email to the team at admin.berkhamsted@hwca.com.
You may be looking for a full advisory service, assistance with Research and Development claims, guidance with your bookkeeping and VAT filings, preparation of your personal tax return to include - but not limited to - Capital Gains Tax calculations, or a plethora of other accountancy assistance – all of which we at Haines Watts are on hand to assist you with.
Contact Haines Watts Chartered Accountants here >
Hazlemere Community Association is the registered charity that owns and manages Hazlemere Community Centre. We are the largest in the area which includes its own off-street parking. Formed in 1974, the community fundraised to build the premises which opened on 15th October 1976.
We have two halls, two lounges, a games room and a large kitchen. Our main hall has a fully-functioning stage. We are home to seven badminton teams, a football team, two table tennis teams and a chess team, as well as dance groups (ages 3 to 93), Pilates, keep fit, Parkinson’s UK, Bucks Vision, National Trust, Brownies and the fabulous Hazlemere Players - our resident amateur dramatics group. There are specialist groups such as caged birds, sword fencing and modern sequence dancing. We also have several therapy groups for the Stroke Association, Alcoholics Anonymous, Busy Hands Busy Minds, and Lesley’s Legacy. Not forgetting using the site for blood donor sessions and as a polling station.
Hazlemere Community Cinema is also a new feature that has a key brand of ‘not on the high street’-style films, with heritage and seasonal films proving very successful in the first year. In addition to all of this, we host regular music events, themed nights, Bingo Nights, Quiz Nights, family days, BBQs, a Gin & Beer Festival, Burns Night Supper, Murder Mystery Dinner…the list is extensive!
Why not join us for one of our events – or even just a quiet night in the social club bar. Sign up to our online newsletter or our own quarterly magazine - ‘Centre Point’. Visit our website for further details at www.hcacommunity.org.uk.
Contact Hazlemere Community Association here >
Heart of Bucks is the community foundation for Buckinghamshire; a funding organisation that supports essential local charities and community groups.
Working in partnership with individuals, businesses and public sector organisations, Heart of Bucks delivers funding to hundreds of not-for-profit groups that are helping to improve the lives of people in Buckinghamshire.
One of the strengths of Heart of Bucks is our unique understanding of the needs of Buckinghamshire. We work closely with philanthropists and businesses to understand the causes they care about, and through research and outreach work we can ensure that funding reaches those who need it most and can use it effectively.
An array of different projects and organisations have received funding since Heart of Bucks awarded their first grant in 2000, from cancer support groups, befriending services and counselling sessions, to support for children with additional needs, rough sleepers or ex-offenders.
We have worked with individuals and families who do not want the hassle of setting up their own charity, as well as businesses with a passion for Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2020, we also established our Community Investor Fund which simplifies charitable giving for businesses by enabling them to join together to fund local projects.
As one of the largest non-statutory funders in the county, we are proud to have been able to react quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support organisations and local people struggling. During 2020/21, we distributed £1.5 million in funding, our biggest year to date.
We are part of a network of 46 community foundations across the UK, all committed to making a difference to local people’s lives.
Hello, my name is Vince Jordan and I have been a field engineer for over 20 years, mainly working for large IT corporations based on government sites looking after PCs, servers, networks etc., all over the UK.
I can now offer all of my expertise at a low cost to businesses, either with a retention or at an hourly rate.
I am looking to help start-ups and small businesses to grow to their potential using IT. I find this work a lot more enjoyable and rewarding than working for big corporations. I enjoy getting to know your business and finding the best affordable solutions. This can range from recommending a simple upgrade to current hardware rather than buying new laptops/PCs, to cybersecurity advice or even an Office 365 migration to save money on having physical servers on-site.
I have also developed proactive IT solutions for business, as prevention is better than cure. Be sure to contact me for more details as this service has a lot of benefits, from reducing downtime and loss of productivity due to hardware failure, to making sure Windows Updates and security patches are completed. As an addition, I can provide a full managed support service with an e-ticketing system and remote access capability.
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Kidd Rapinet Solicitors – for everyday and life-changing events
For you and your family - We cover a wide area of family law, from assisting you with buying or selling your home, writing or updating a will, managing probate, advising on divorce and separation, conflicts and disputes, employment law and much more.
The difference with our team of solicitors is we draw upon our own life experiences to offer a true understanding of your situation. We are everyday people with our own families - we know that no two people are the same and that your situation will always differ to someone else’s. We look to build long-term personal relationships to help people through many new and life-changing experiences. We see people at their happiest and at their most vulnerable, and we believe it is our duty to manage every legal requirement in a timely manner with empathy and compassion.
For your business - Many of our business clients are also personal clients because relationships are important to us – not business size or type. We have a strong and successful track record in delivering legal solutions for many commercial issues and needs, from company purchase and sale to business leases, immigration, employment law, commercial property purchase or sale and business disputes.
With many years’ experience in commercial law, we are here to provide proactive advice and to act swiftly and efficiently to your needs. We offer fixed pricing where possible and a ‘can do’ attitude to ensure projects are driven forward, allowing you to get on with running your business. Kidd Rapinet is dedicated to supporting the local community with legal expertise. Whether it is a personal or family matter or a business need, we hope you will consider us for everyday or life-changing events.
Contact details: 01296 509985 / kiddrapinet.co.uk / Kidd Rapinet Solicitors, Ground Floor, Walker House, George St, Aylesbury HP20 2HU
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What’s good for the planet is good for business, so if you’re planning on investing in a project which will cut carbon emissions, save money and minimise waste, Low Carbon Workspaces is here to help!
Go green and reap the benefits of a grant - One of the biggest barriers to moving forward with major energy efficiencies is the cost of technology. With a match-funded grant of between £1,000 - £5,000, you can recover up to a third of the cost of many different energy-saving measures, reducing the upfront cost and the time it takes to recover your investment.
Why invest in green projects?
See the types of projects that can be funded.
Grants are available to SMEs in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.
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Continuously improve and grow with MD Ngage personal development and peer group networking - inspiration and support from thought-provoking speakers and fellow business leaders to help your business grow.
MD Ngage allows business leaders to take time out from the day-to-day running of their business to explore new ideas, tackle challenging issues and grow as leaders – all with the support of like-minded peers. It’s the Board you can’t afford!
MD Ngage attracts speakers who inspire you to think differently and give you practical take-away tools to implement this thinking into your business. Meeting 10 times throughout the year, each speaker session will touch on one of four key themes: Sales & Marketing; Leadership & Management; Processes & Tools; or Future Trends.
Is your leadership team performing at their best right now? For many, this highly virtual working world has made coordination, knowledge sharing and creativity a real challenge. Modern Leaders works with executive teams to help them function more effectively.
Focused on the six core elements needed for great ‘modern leadership’, I, Duncan Lewin, work with both individual leaders and the collective to improve team functioning and performance. This work may include performance diagnostics, observing your meetings, provocative team development sessions or individual coaching. I bring both leadership development expertise (10 years working with SMEs and corporates) and commercial acumen from my time as a finance director and chartered accountant.
If you would like to explore how your team can be even more effective, please get in touch or visit www.modernleaders.co.uk.
Moorcrofts is a boutique firm of solicitors, focusing on corporate and contract law, tech law, employment (including employee incentivisation) and commercial property, housing one of the largest corporate and technology teams in the Thames Valley and acting for some of the biggest names in the world.
Moorcrofts, a leading corporate and technology law firm, has strengthened its corporate team in the Thames Valley, having promoted Kate Prentis to Senior Associate and Adam Forder to Associate. Trainee Heather Stewart also qualified as a lawyer during the financial year, bringing the total number of lawyers in the corporate team to 11. The promotions form part of the firm’s development and succession strategy to ensure continuity, as the firm continues to grow, with increasing instructions of corporate transactions and new clients, across all service areas.
In 2020-2021, Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised on a number of high-level million-pound deals, including the acquisitions of Enable Business Solutions and Elevate Staffing Group and the merger of Electracom Projects and Trusol, and the sale of the MRIB group of companies.
Teri Hunter, Joint Managing Partner and Head of Corporate, Moorcrofts said: “The past year has been an unprecedented one for all of us. As a technology-focused firm, our whole team has shown impressive resilience, managing to adapt quickly to remote working and adopting new communication solutions to be able to continue to provide an outstanding service to our clients and experience significant growth. Kate and Adam are both pivotal members of the team, demonstrating commitment and hard work and providing real value to our team and clients. Heather is an extremely talented young lawyer who demonstrates great diligence and promise. With a fantastic line-up of lawyers in place, we look forward to further growth and opportunities for all of us throughout 2021.”
Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success, enabling you to make connections that go far beyond networking.
Following the success of the first programme, we are delighted that a further Peer Networks programme will now be taking place from April 2021 through to March 2022. Delivered locally by Buckinghamshire Business First, we create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues. By completing Peer Networks, you will:
From finance and HR to sales, marketing and more, our expert facilitators give you the flexibility to create a trusted local support network that works for you, helping you to build and strengthen your business and improve its overall performance.
Here’s what current participants have to say about Peer Networking:
“I appreciated the time to step away from my busy schedule and think about moving the business forward.” - Haley Fyans, Head of Team Culture, Ashridge Group
“I always appreciate meeting people from other businesses and seeing their approach to managing this COVID situation.” - Liz Bradshaw, HR Manager, Little Italy Espresso Bar
“First time I’ve done this, so appreciated it wasn’t too awkward and didn’t feel put on the spot!” - Kate Rumsey, Business Owner, Rumsey’s Handmade Chocolates
We are a Microsoft Dynamics Partner, specialising in designing and developing bespoke CRM (customer relationship management) systems and custom business solutions.
If your business faces challenges such as...
…we build technology solutions to solve them by leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Bespoke CRM systems - We recognise that off-the-shelf CRM solutions are often rigid and inflexible, so make it our priority to understand your unique requirements, current processes and challenges from the start. This enables us to build a tailored solution that fits around your business, with functionality that is personalised to mirror your current and future processes, through technology that truly works for you.
Custom business solutions - In some cases, a bespoke CRM (traditionally associated with sales, customer service and marketing) may not be the best fit for your business. We also design and develop custom business solutions that can be built for almost any scenario. if you have identified challenges within your business and are looking for a technology solution to overcome these, but are not entirely sure what this looks like, then a custom business solution could be right for you.
We have helped numerous businesses solve their unique challenges through the implementation of bespoke technology. As a result, companies benefit from smarter business processes, increased visibility, enhanced efficiency and a platform to support long-term growth.
If you recognise challenges within your business, are looking for a new solution, or wish to upgrade your current software, please get in touch.
Contact PragmatiQ Solutions here >
Are you fulfilling your personal dreams? Do you want to ramp up your business from good to great? Want the financial freedom and time you wished for when you started your business? Do you have an exit strategy for your business, for example selling?
We can help you achieve these goals and more through our business alignment, planning and business coaching services. Gaining clarity on where you are now and where you want to be. The starting point is usually a comprehensive, live business plan.
Services:
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Martin and Lynne are a husband-and-wife team on a mission to help business owners build a sustainable sales capability.
Do you sometimes feel as though sales is running away with you? Your numbers look okay but you have a nasty feeling some leads are being dropped and money left on the table. Demanding clients and inexperienced salespeople leave you wondering just how much discount is being given away. You see quotes going out, yet the monthly sales number always seems unpredictable. Maybe you’re looking to recruit your first salesperson and wondering just how you onboard and motivate one when you’ve never been trained in sales yourself. Getting it right is especially important in sales, where mistakes tend to damage reputations.
We’re sales coaches, trainers and sales directors and we love helping business owners fix this stuff! Looking for lead generation experts and quick wins? Then we’re not for you, we leave those sorts of hopeful promises to the “sales fairies”. Work with us and we’ll help you build a sustainable sales capability, one that creates a buzzing sales culture across your entire team. Most importantly, you know someone experienced is there beside you to help untangle this selling maze, freeing you up to do the things you’re really good at.
Sales: Untangled® is one of the first certified B Corporations in Buckinghamshire, a carbon net zero business, and members of 1% For the Planet.
Client feedback:
“Revolutionised our account management function and has saved us so much time! Absolutely invaluable knowledge!”
“Instrumental in helping me scale up our business. Helps us distil and focus on what is actually important for where we want to get to.”
Contact Sales: Untangled here >
Learn how to promote your business and sell with confidence
You know your business has potential. You know your business offers something better, something different to your competitors, but you’re not so sure how to reach your audience. Maybe you’re caught in the trap of discounting or are scared to put your prices up. Maybe it’s more a case of simply needing to attract more clients.
At Supercharge Your Business, we’re passionate about teaching small business owners how to be visible, reach more people and sell more. Our training courses equip you with a toolkit to plug your knowledge gaps and boost your confidence so that you’re able to take your business to the next level. You can work with us in two ways; choose from the range of bitesize, self-led, affordable online courses or opt to complete our 4-week live training course which includes group coaching and mentoring.
Training is delivered by the founders, two award-winning coaches, Fiona Minett and Roo Davies. We work with business owners every day to help them get their business to where they want it to be. But we know that not everyone wants, needs or can afford to work with a coach 1-2-1. We understand that you’re juggling lots of balls and time is super precious. You can dive in and out of our courses as you need. In just 15 minutes, we’ll guide you through a chapter using the downloadable, printable PDFs to capture everything you learn.
The Supercharge Your Business courses won’t just give you heaps of new knowledge and skills and a fresh perspective into your mindset, they will transform your business. You can achieve your business dreams and realise its full potential.
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SYLO | Beyond HR. – Who are we and what do we do?
Established in Thame 11 years ago, SYLO | Beyond HR. has a highly experienced HR team of almost 30 professionals. We pride ourselves in partnering with businesses to ensure your people and your business achieve your vision. We cover all HR services from a simple employee contract through to a full business strategy roadmap, to move your business forward into the future. Our aim 11 years ago, as now, is to provide straightforward HR advice.
One area we have particularly been focusing on is mental health at work. Did you know it is now the most common cause of long-term sickness absence in the UK? We’re sure you are all considering and working to alleviate the enormous impact the pandemic is having on your teams, but have you started to think and plan for when work starts to return to normal, and what that ‘new normal’ might look like?
Our passion is your people and your business. We can and will help you develop your business to ensure you and your people thrive, even in a worldwide pandemic. As an SME ourselves, we have grown and evolved into the business we are today, taking strategic advice from one of our very own consultants. We know what you are going through.
Come and talk to us today. Visit www.sylobeyondhr.com, email enquiries@sylobeyondhr.com or call 01844 216290.
Contact SYLO | Beyond HR. here >
Keeping positive during the pandemic
All of us at Take One TV hope that you are keeping well, staying safe and coping okay with these ongoing changes of government guidelines: it has been a pretty rough time. Our crew are mostly working remotely and ensuring all is well in our studio as needed, with social distancing of course, and washing our hands frequently.
With the business limitations we have all experienced due to the coronavirus, the Take One team are looking at ways to help you with potential solutions, whether that be using video or making your social media platforms as effective as possible.
Some of the conversations and requests include:
We are trying really hard not to let this pandemic stop our creativity and, if appropriate, we'd still like to help get your message to your audiences. Call us on 01494 89 89 19 or email elvan@takeonetv.com.
It’s been a surreal time, but you'll reap the rewards by continuing to plan for the future. Thanks for taking the time to read and we hope you all stay safe. Best wishes from the Take One TV Crew.
Testimonials:
"Take One were extremely professional, and managed to get the best shots of our farm." - Olivia Mikhail, Founder, Kew Little Pigs
"Take One has been a ‘one in a million’ find." - Virginia Roden, Head Teacher, Sunshine & Cookham Montessori Schools
The Bot Forge is a Buckinghamshire digital agency and software consultancy specialising in creating conversational AI solutions for a variety of industry verticals. Conversational AI requires a specific set of skilled professionals to develop a successful project and The Bot Forge was created to meet this demand.
The company was founded in 2018 by Adrian Thompson, who has extensive experience in software development. Since then, they have grown to be one of the premier conversational AI agencies in the UK.
They have worked on chatbots and voice AI projects for Help For Heroes, Clifford Chance, Customs Clearance Consortium, Model Office and Rossano Ferretti. You can find more information about their work here: www.thebotforge.io/case-studies
Their team of experts create enterprise-scale conversational AI implementations and are specialists in creating chatbots, voice assistants and conversational IVR solutions with a range of industry-leading platforms and technology. They are also Google technology partners.
Implemented correctly, chatbots, voice assistants and conversational IVR can assist businesses and organisations in multiple roles, whether it be automating processes, improving marketing reach, increasing sales or streamlining customer experience.
The Bot Forge team of experts work closely with their clients to cut through the jargon and evaluate where chatbot or voice assistant technology can be leveraged to achieve maximum benefit for them and create a coherent conversational AI strategy. Our team of conversation designers, user experience professionals, integration experts and developers work closely with companies to create the optimum conversational AI solution for your organisation. They are ‘technology agnostic’, choosing the best tools for your project.
Once released, your chatbot or voice assistant will then be supported and trained by The Bot Forge team, who will work to optimise your project by monitoring and training conversations, adding new use cases and working to improve responses.
The Building Performance Hub, based on London Road in High Wycombe, is a state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to the training and education of the high performance construction industry.
The Hub, which was launched at the beginning of 2021, is an independent provider and hosts training courses, offers certification, and educates on the performance of buildings. The aim of The Building Performance Hub is to educate and improve the industry, specifically using hands-on experience where possible.
The Hub contains a full-size timber frame house, which encompasses a 12-person classroom, and a sound transmission suite all within our 10,000sq ft warehouse. The Hub is also home to the ATTMA and SITMA certification schemes. As air and sound specialists ourselves, we run courses for new air and sound engineers to start their journey as testers and become a member of our certification schemes. For other training courses, we bring in industry professionals to teach in our space, such as fire protection and prevention, first aid, health and safety, fire doors and much more. We also offer various CPDs relating to building performance.
Our facility is also available for hire too. Whether it is the classroom/house, sound insulation suite, or the whole warehouse, we have the space that is perfect for you
If you would like to know more, feel free to call us on 01494 358 159 or visit our website at www.bcta.group/tbph.
Contact The Building Performance Hub here >
In our current economy, more people are looking to sell or buy a business than ever before. When a company owner wishes to sell their business, confidentiality and expert support are paramount. For this reason, sellers rely on the assistance of an experienced business advisor to source, vet and connect them with the right buyer, and to manage the transaction. Buyers also rely on an expert to facilitate the process of evaluating a potential business investment and bring the deal to a successful conclusion.
Transworld South Bucks is a local business seeking to establish long-term relationships with our clients, working directly with and for you. We also have access to a global database within the Transworld network. This enables us to secure the right deal, at the right price, in a smooth and highly confidential transaction, which benefits all parties.
At Transworld Business Advisors South Bucks, we offer sellers the following services:
Get in touch to find out how we can help you (even if you’re not thinking of selling right now!).
Contact Transworld Business Advisors here >
Hello to our fellow members! We are delighted to be a sponsor of the Buckinghamshire Business Festival, and we are looking forward to meeting you at the festival events. We thought now would be a good time to provide you with a quick reminder of who we are and what we do.
We work with corporate businesses to help them reduce risk and insurance costs in their business. Our Employee Benefits business works with HR teams to help recruit, reward and retain talented people through their employee benefits strategies.
Some brief examples of the types of services we provide are: HR support services; workplace savings; healthcare; risk and protection; commercial insurance; risk management; credit insurance; and claims analytics.
As a family-owned broker, we focus heavily on client relationships and providing an outstanding service. We are proud holders of Investors in Customers Gold standard. Our position as a top 15 UK insurance broker also means we have a powerful presence in our market, meaning our clients can benefit from very competitive premiums and many other services.
As part of our offering to Buckinghamshire Business First members, we would be happy to provide a free and confidential risk management and benefits benchmarking review to help you understand how you compare to other businesses in your peer group, and how you could improve your competitive advantage through reduced costs or improved employee packages.
To discuss how we could help your business, please contact the Verlingue team:
VSK Test Solutions. Engineering. Innovation. Excellence.
VSK Test Solutions is a fast-growing Turnkey Test Development solutions provider based in Aylesbury. Our services include test system hardware/software design, development and integration. The major sectors we work for are Aerospace and Defence; Telecommunications; Electronics; Semiconductors; Energy; Academic and Research; Automotive; Heavy Equipment; Industrial Machinery; and Wireless.
Our Technical Director Mr Puneet Kapoor is an engineering enthusiast, a Gold Medallist in B. Tech Electronics & Communication, MBA, and a proud member of The Institute of Engineering & Technology. He started VSK Test Solutions in 2015 with the vision of providing customised solutions to the unique Test Development Challenges. Under his leadership, VSK has grown from strength to strength. VSK’s journey started with renting a small office in the Aylesbury Regus to now owning a unit at the Space Business Centre in Aylesbury and employing two permanent staff members and two contractors.
VSK Test Solutions is Alliance Partners with National Instruments (now known as NI), the world leaders for providing test development systems. We are constantly engaged with NI for providing the best solutions to our clients. Since 2015, VSK has delivered projects to the most reputed technical establishments including the Ministry of Defence, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Virgin Media and Collins Aerospace to name a few.
VSK Test Solutions enjoys a great amount of goodwill with its clients, partners, vendors, and employees. Delivering projects in the ever-changing technological environment has been challenging, but our skills, knowledge and command over our work have given us a competitive edge over our competitors.
VSK passionately believe in giving back to the community where we all survive and thrive. We have been constantly supporting charities like Pancreatic Cancer UK, Diabetes UK, Plan International, RNIB and Smile Train by raising funds or through direct donations.
Contact VSK Test Solutions here >
We help SME and mid-tier business leaders make sense of, and successfully adapt to, rapidly evolving work landscapes.
The commercial world is in the midst of game-changing transformation. Consumer behaviour is changing, and we bring those behaviours with us to work. Technology creates massive efficiency and opportunity, yet simultaneously rewrites the tasks that humans do at work. Future organisations will, by default, be increasingly lean and agile. The rise of multiple employment types changes labour market dynamics. Evolving socio-cultural attitudes reframe what we expect from our workplaces. COVID-19 adds further ambiguity.
These are just some of the convergent trends transforming the very essence of work, driving the requirement to reconstruct how we work. By the end of the 2020s, the way we organise and lead our workplaces will look very different to anything we've known previously.
Our trend analysis provides future-focused market and business intelligence. This intelligence underpins custom-built workforce redesign and optimisation strategies, to enhance organisational resilience and maximise workforce agility.
Workplace disruption is the new normal. We believe in preparedness and our approach to future-readiness helps organisations shift forward to successfully meet the new market dynamics of the all-digital age.
Contact Working The Future here >
Yellowyoyo are a 23-year-old brand clarity, transformation and business growth consultancy based in the countryside just outside Milton Keynes. We’re a team of eight highly experienced creative experts, most of whom have previously been part of leadership teams and helped develop successful international businesses.
Our team’s expertise covers futures research and intelligence; business and brand strategy; leadership; the future of work and talent development; graphic, interior and digital design; marketing strategy and implementation; and lead generation.
We focus on the service industry and our key business principles result in nine specific objectives which define a client’s:
We have established these principles and objectives because they ensure not only truly fundamental, lasting results, but also allow fast-paced transformation and business growth. We don’t believe in a skin deep, ‘lipstick on a gorilla’ approach.
By having these objectives, we’re able to stand by our own brand promise: ‘To ensure our clients are, and remain, irresistible to both their customers and their internal talent.’
Everyone has a box of dreams for their business, their business life and their life outside of business. But the thing is, we keep putting the lid back as the busyness of business gets in the way. And over time, we lose connection and passion for the business and feel something’s missing because we’ve not only closed the lid on our box of dreams but kicked it into the corner.
What we’re left with is a niggle that some days is bigger than others, a knowing that things could be different, and we have far less satisfaction in our daily lives.
I’ve worked with many business owners and leaders to make the changes and even measured projects not by the tangible ROI, but the fact that things were running so smoothly that for the first time in his daughter’s life, a senior manager was home every evening to read her a bedtime story. Or that the whole atmosphere changed because of the different way of working, people were happier and taking less time to achieve things, let alone less time off sick.
And there’s the business owners who have a dream for how their life could be in five years’ time, but that seems so far away, and now they’re on track for that to be in place in two years and their whole outlook of the possible has changed. Or the business owner who knows there’s a different way to do business but is wary as it’s against the norm and wants support in breaking the mould.
And how do I do that? Simply through intuitive unlocking conversations, understanding where people are now, what they want and what’s missing and then using a simple ‘mirror, lens, laser’ approach to help them make the changes.
Contact Yvette Lamidey - The Business Locksmith here >
The Buckinghamshire Business Festival fortnight runs from April 19th - April 30th.
You can get involved by:
Visit the Buckinghamshire Business Festival webpage for more information.