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JEREMY’S JOTTINGS
Source so that I could write the impact of the Referendum on
this introduction on the day after your business.
the Referendum.
In the more immediate term, however,
And now I sit at my desk feeling we will continue to bring you a
apprehensive. The Pound & the smorgasbord of networking events to
Stock Market have fallen, the PM has help build your network of contacts
announced his resignation, the SNP across the region.
want another go at independence
for Scotland and the Leader of the In other news, you’ll see that our team
Opposition is in a fragile place. is shortly going to be back up to full
strength and I look forward to working
In real terms, there is a need for a with new people, to deliver to you the
short period of calm reflection. I don’t best networking opportunities and
believe an emergency Budget or any events we possibly can.
other knee-jerk reaction will be helpful
as most businesses I meet just want to Please let me know if there is anything
get on with their business. we can do to help you build your
When I started to write this we were just business connections.
days away from the EU Referendum. Our AGM took place on the ‘morning
after the night before’ so, as you can I look forward to working with you soon
I started off by setting out the following: imagine, the event was dominated by
the results of the Referendum. The Or (with thanks to Google Translate)
It’s been just a few weeks since Britain initial mood was quite low but I believe Je me réjouis de travailler avec
voted to (remain in/leave) the EU. we now have to get on with making the vous bientôt,
best of what we have. Ich freue mich darauf, mit Ihnen bald
That decision to (remain/leave) has zu arbeiten,
brought us a great opportunity to (be This organisation has the reach and the Espero trabajar contigo pronto,
at the heart of Europe, driving change/ profile to influence what happens so Mimi kuangalia mbele kufanya kazi na
explore great opportunities to be a we have to understand what you, the wewe hivi karibuni,
true global player). On the back of the members, need to happen over the next Ανυπομονώ να συνεργαστώ μαζί
vote we have seen the value of the few weeks, months & years. σας σύντομα
Pound (soar/plummet) affecting the
costs of doing business both in this We need stability, we need a plan and we
country & abroad. need strong leadership.
With that uncertainty in mind, I decided The gdb Speakers Conference in
to slightly delay publication of the October will help you understand
Previous Meetings & Events:
May / June
The past two month’s meetings were:
Elevenses & Networking hosted by Harwoods Jaguar Land Rover May Members Meeting hosted by Holiday Inn Gatwick with
www.harwoods.uk.com McCrudden Training
www.higatwickairporthotel.co.uk
The gdb Annual General Meeting & Members Meeting hosted by www.mccrudden-training.co.uk
Hilton Hotel London Gatwick with Kreston Reeves & Spofforths
www.hilton.co.uk Express Lunch hosted by Courtyard by Marriott Hotel -
www.krestonreeves.com London Gatwick Airport
www.spofforths.co.uk www.courtyardgatwickairport.co.uk
Networking at Ease hosted by Hilton Hotel London Gatwick Networking at Ease hosted by Sofitel London Gatwick
www.hilton.co.uk www.sofitel.com
Afternoon Tea hosted by Pelham House Pastries & Networking hosted by Spofforths LLP
www.pelhamhouse.com www.spofforths.co.uk
Express Lunch hosted by The Arora Hotel Gatwick Crawley All of these events were very well attended and presented great
www.arorahotels.com opportunities for Members and others to gain new contacts.
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GDBA
Are you a local business looking to gain new clients Over 140 exhibitors will be available to discuss
or maybe a start-up in need of some real business their products and services directly with you.
advice? Whatever the reason, the Target Business Purchase a ticket for the gdb Speakers Conference,
Expo and gdb Speakers Conference should be the hear from three outstanding speakers and have the
most important date in your diary. opportunity to meet and discuss your business issues
This business to business exhibition is a unique event over lunch.
bringing together organisations from a range of sectors
from Insurance to HR to Design and Vehicle leasing.
DAILY EVENTS
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
(Tickets available from gdb in advance)
08.15 NETWORKING BREAKFAST | Hosted by Gatwick Diamond Business
FREE SEMINARS
11.00 The March of Technology Seminar | By John Berry of TimelessTime
13.00 Speaking in Public Seminar | By Ges Ray
gdb SPEAKERS CONFERENCE
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11.30 Lara Morgan 12.15 Geoff Meade 13.45 Rt Hon Lord Andrew Adonis
Target Business Expo is free to attend to all visitors THE TARGET BUSINESS EXPO
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GDB
gdb – The Car
The latest iteration for the gdb Car uses a
technique that I’ve never seen before; &
neither had PVL!
When we met to discuss how the car might
be wrapped, the suggestion was made to try
to render our logo in 3D under the wrap. This
got me thinking about how we could further
express what we do & the phrase “building
business connections” came to mind,
coupled with an image of children’s building
blocks (several brands are available).
As you can see from the pictures (& if you see
the car itself) I’m sure you will agree it’s very
striking. That imagery has been continued
on to the website. For more on PVL and their
extraordinary capabilities for your vehicle,
visit www.pvluk.com
gdb-Team News
I am delighted that we have been able up the delivery of events and our other Apprentice. I am sure you will make
to promote Sally Brown to the role of services. We will shortly be joined by two them welcome as they settle into their
Office & Events Manager with gdb. Sally new members to the team and you will roles and contribute to helping you
has been with us for just over 5 years, get to meet them at our Summer events build your business connections.
starting out as a part-time membership and in the September Source Magazine.
Executive & has been invaluable to us. Finally, I have to acknowledge Val Taylor
Mandi Lloyd will be our new who has stepped in to help us maintain
With recent departures, our workload has Membership Development Executive the events programme & keep the
risen but Sally has worked hard to keep while Shelby Beeden is our third office on track.
Business Leaders show support for Gatwick Second Runway
Representatives from 36 Business Groups
based across the region presented a letter
to the PM stating why Gatwick is the right
location for the next Runway.
The letter was presented by
• Jeremy Taylor, CEO, Gatwick
Diamond Business
• Dean Orgill, Chairman, Brighton & Hove
Economic Partnership
• Paul Roe, President, Crawley and Gatwick
Chamber of Commerce
• Trevor Morgan, Croydon Business
Improvement District
• Brett North, Crawley businessman
• Yvonne Prior, Horley Resident
The group was also joined by a is a huge benefit to having this Airport on our
The 36 Groups have a combined membership representative of the community. Retired doorstep and the second runway will only
in excess of 15,000 businesses who, it is airport worker Yvonne Prior, who worked in bring more benefits to the area.
estimated, employ over 100,000 people. the Route Development Team, helps to run
a highly popular community Facebook group “That view is supported by over 2,600 people
These groups, the businesses and their (www.facebook.com/GatwickRunway2) who are a part of the Facebook group. That’s
employees live and work in villages, towns supporting the Runway. more than the combined support for all of
and cities from South London to the South the groups who oppose the runway.
Coast and so they understand the impact of Yvonne said: “For many people who live and “It’s about time the MPs and other politicians
a second runway alongside the economic and work in the region, Gatwick is a vital employer. realised that their constituents want a
societal benefits. Whether you are in an airport job or not, there second runway at Gatwick.”
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GDB
Targetin1 Expo & gdb Speakers Conference
Lara Morgan is most widely known for building
her own global leading brand licensing
business, Pacific Direct over the course of
seventeen years before selling a majority share
for holding of the company for £20 million.
For 2016, Target Business Expo and gdb have The inaugural gdb Speakers Conference
joined forces to bring to you three incredible will allow you to hear from three
business events all in one place on one day. outstanding speakers, as well as have
the opportunity to meet & discuss your
This unique day offers delegates the business issues over lunch.
opportunity to network with a diverse
range of organisations from all sectors from Tickets, including buffet lunch, are:
Insurance and HR to Design and Recruitment, £75 plus VAT: gdb Member Ticket
as well as attending a ticket only professional £95 plus VAT: non-Member Ticket
speakers conference. Geoff Meade was Europe Editor of the Press
Timings Association for 35 years, a popular and well
You can get a head start on your networking known member of the Brussels press corps.
and book to attend the gdb Networking 11.00 - Registration & coffee
Breakfast from 8.15am. Tickets will be £15 11.30 - Speaking on Business &
+vat for gdb Members or £20 (+vat) for non- Entrepreneurship - Lara Morgan
members; please call 01293 440088 12.15 - Speaking on Europe & the EU - Geoff
Meade MBE
Doors to the exhibition open to visitors 10am 13.00 - lunch
and close at 4pm. Reserve your visitors pass 13.45 - Speaking on Transport & Infrastructure
today and let the Target Business Exhibition - Rt Hon Lord Andrew Adonis
be the destination for your business to grow 14.30 - Closing questions and comments
and prosper. Both as advisor and then minister, Andrew
To book your place(s) at the gdb Speakers Adonis was a key architect of Tony Blair’s
Visit www.targetbusinessexpo.co.uk to book Conference, please call us on 01293 440088 public service reforms in education, health,
your stand or to attend. local government, policing and transport.
Sponsors
gdb-AGM
The 2016 Annual General Meeting was hosted • Debra Vice-Holt, University of Brighton
by the Hilton London Gatwick and co-hosted • Director - John Peel, Marsc Ltd
by Kreston Reeves with Spofforths. • Treasurer – Matthew Tyson, Richard
Place Dobson
The previous year’s financial and operational
performance were discussed and the After 11 years of great service, Keith
members of the Executive Council were Pordum stood down from the Council.
formally approved by the Meeting. During his time, he has been Chairman and
Director giving great service. The Chairman
The new Executive Council Members for also thanked Guy Hilton & Penina Shepherd
2016/17 were agreed: who stood down from the Executive this
• Georgina Angele, www.lovelocaljobs.com year, along with our co-optees for 2015/16,
• Nick Broom, PVL Alison Addy, John Jory & Gwyn Price.
• Andrew Hookway, Extech Ltd
• Anya Ledwith, ESHCon Ltd After the AGM the keynote speech was
• Brett North, Elekta given by Matt Wood, Network Director
• David Montgomery, Kingston Smith LLP with Norwegian.
• Simon Pringle, Red River Software
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AIRPORT
Gatwick marks busiest-ever May by opening new Pier 1 – the airport’s
biggest single investment since new ownership
Gatwick marked its busiest-ever May (+5.8%) Stewart Wingate, Gatwick CEO, said: “Our
by launching its new Pier 1 facility – one of new Pier 1 supports Gatwick’s mission to
the largest projects the airport has ever become London’s airport of choice and helps
undertaken (£186million) – which houses an the airport on its journey to become one of
entirely new baggage system for the South the most efficient in the world.
Terminal and state-of-the-art passenger
gate rooms with views across the runway. “These new state-of-the-art facilities
make it easy for airlines to choose Gatwick
The new ‘operationally excellent’ facility as an operating base and means our
replaces the old Pier 1 - which was originally passengers will enjoy even better “Gatwick plays a vital role across the region and
opened by the Queen in 1958 - now also customer service. expansion would help accelerate Croydon’s
contains the airport’s first early bag store. potential as the growth engine of South
The bag store allows up to 2600 bags to be “It is just this kind of efficiency that Gatwick London. I look forward to hearing a decision
checked up to 18 hours before departure would roll out en masse if we get the green soon in favour of building a new runway.”
– an initiative that improves convenience light to expand. The UK must realise the
for passengers and also reduces queues by potential of expansion and choose a second More than a quarter of a million passengers
spreading out check-in times. runway at Gatwick because it is the only flew from Gatwick to destinations in North
option that can actually be delivered.” America in May – with a significant number
Four new taxiways have also been constructed taking advantage of the new 28 weekly flight
– reducing delays on the airfield – with new Croydon MP, Steve Reed, officially launched schedule Westjet launched at the start of the
dual boarding facilities reducing queues at the the new pier today and said: “I’m delighted to month. The month’s figures took Gatwick’s
passenger gates. A new lounge for premium open this fantastic new facility and celebrate moving annual total passenger numbers to
passengers sits on top of the new Pier and the hard work and dedication that has gone 41,123,000 – a new world record for a single
boasts panoramic views across the airfield. into making it a reality. runway airport.
Next chapter in Gatwick’s low cost long haul revolution starts this
weekend with twenty eight weekly flights to Canada
WestJet - Canada’s second largest airline market. This competition can only be good
– is the latest to add to Gatwick’s long haul for UK consumers enjoy who will benefit
revolution by launching 28 weekly low cost from an increased range of destinations at
flights to six Canadian cities from the airport affordable prices, while enjoying WestJet’s
this weekend. renowned commitment to great service.”
One way fares to Toronto, St John’s, Gregg Saretsky, Chief Executive Officer,
Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg WestJet said: “The launch of wide-body
are all currently available from between £150 transatlantic service this weekend ushers
and £178, all in. in a new era in the history of WestJet. From
humble beginnings as a regional airline serving
Daily services will leave Gatwick for five destinations in Western Canada, we have
Toronto and St John’s, six a week will grown to become a truly international carrier
service Vancouver, five Calgary, two will in just two decades, now taking Canadians
leave for Edmonton, and the only non-stop across the North Atlantic to visit family and
transatlantic service Winnipeg will fly from friends in London and beyond.
Gatwick once a week.
Our low-fare, high-care service, combined With the exception of flights from St. John’s,
Each aircraft will also carry cargo so UK with our caring, people-driven approach, which will operate on one of the airline’s
exporters can benefit from fast and regular continues to win new guests in every new Boeing Next-Generation 737s, all Gatwick
access to markets across Canada. part of the world we serve. I thank more flights will be operated by WestJet’s 767-
than 11,000 WestJetters as well as our loyal 300 extended-range aircraft. Each aircraft
Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, guests for making this remarkable milestone seats 262 passengers and has a range of
Gatwick Airport, said: “We welcome WestJet a reality.” approximately 11 hours. The main cabin
– one of the world’s most respected airlines has 238 seats, with 24 premium seats in a
to Gatwick. WestJet prides itself on offering Gordon Campbell, Canada’s High two-by-two-by-two configuration. All 767s
its passengers a high quality service at very Commissioner to the United Kingdom, said: are also equipped with WestJet Connect,
competitive prices. “We are so pleased to see the introduction of the airline’s new inflight entertainment and
the new WestJet routes from Gatwick. They wireless connectivity system.
“Gatwick’s twenty eight new weekly flights will give even more of our British friends the
to Canada provide a significant boost to the chance to explore Canada’s incredible sights
competitiveness of the UK transatlantic from coast to coast.”
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BUSINESS NEWS
ABC Worksafe
When Paul Lane, founder of ABC life-saving procedures that go beyond the
Worksafe, was called to help train The basic requirements of the Care Certificate.
Good Care Group’s live-in carers in
essential first aid, he didn’t expect to be “What we liked about ABC Worksafe was
doing it in sunny Spain. that Paul took the time to understand
our business model and applied the
But expats have turned out to be a lifeline training programme to meet its needs,”
for many elderly and disabled people in the said the Group’s director of operations,
UK, who might otherwise be denied the Dominique Kent.
dignity of continuing to live independently
in their own homes. Many of them mature “Paul is very particular and the people he
women, they help The Good Care Group has on his team operate to the same level.
look after around 250 clients a month, That’s very important to us – we do not
commuting regularly between their ever want to risk training integrity.”
companions in England and permanent
homes on the Costas. Paul, who established ABC Worksafe to
deliver workplace-based first aid, following a
And since the Group established a career in the ambulance service, said: “We’ve
permanent recruitment office in Spain, worked with The Good Care Group from its
Paul, too, has been clocking up the air inception and seen it grow to become one of
miles, delivering First Aid and CPR skills to the most respected live-in care providers in
new members of the team. the UK. We’re pleased to have been able to
make that journey with them…one that took
Worthing and Burgess Hill-based ABC me to all the way to Spain – somewhere I’d
Worksafe began working with The Good never expected to be delivering first aid.”
Care Group when it launched in 2010 and
has since trained close on 1,500 staff in Contact: 01903 911943
Avensys Eurovans
The ability to convert, aftersales, image and
strong residual values were all important
factors when it came to the Blind Veterans
UK replacing their fleet. Established in 1915
the charity provides support for all veterans
adjusting to sight loss.
Their new Volkswagen Shuttle’s will get used
at the charities 3 sites, Brighton, Llandudno
and Sheffield. All were fitted with retractable
steps, grab handles and 3 were converted for
wheelchair access.
Avensys Ltd is the leading Audio Visual given us the opportunity to demonstrate
specialist in the South East based in Crawley, our corporate responsibility within the Both Chris Kirk and Gary Norman of the
West Sussex. The award winning business community and we’ve had some great charity (Transport Manager & Deputy
operates in three core areas; Commercial, times with everyone involved. We especially Transport Manager) commented; “Working
Live Events and Retail with a destination loved having Matthew, his Mum Emma and with Volkswagen we have not only been
superstore showcasing the latest Audio charity patron Tony Tobin open our retail able to select the right vehicles to suit our
Visual and Home Appliance technology. store in September 2014. We’re delighted transport needs, but also safeguard our
to help support the Endurance Limits Ocean investment through the brand’s excellent
Avensys has been supporting Matthews Rowing Team in the Great Pacific Race 2016 residual values and low whole life costs.
Friends through charity events, fundraising with a GoPro camera and every accessory Volkswagen’s aftersales service was also key
and being the companies’ chosen charity they could need, from battery packs to dive to our decision. We have received superb
for over 10 years. Working on a variety of housing – we wish them the very best of service from our local Van Centre, Eurovans
fundraising activities, Avensys have supported British and will be watching their progress in Crawley, and this was another reason for us
exclusive cooking evenings in store to Live with much interest.’ staying loyal to the brand.”
Event Management of the charities annual
fundraising ball. Avensys has been proud For more information about the race team, A group of staff from the Blind Veterans are
to see the charity grow and expand into the the race and the sponsors go to http://www. aiming high with the 3 Peaks Challenge in
successful organisation it has become today. endurancelimits.net. To sponsor the team go September this year where they will climb Ben
to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours.
Markus Wood, Managing Director said ‘Our endurancelimitsMF
relationship with Matthews Friends has www.eurovans.co.uk
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BUSINESS NEWS
A Convention of a Different Kind…
This year saw a record attendance at the personalised for all the Sponsors, and esteemed business leaders. The convention
seventh ACUMEN BUSINESS CONVENTION continued to wow the crowd with more song and its guests every year are revolutionary
held at The Grand, Brighton on 10th May with and dancing zebras! and the talks provided by all the speakers
prestigious Speakers, fascinating workshops, were all really aligned which was wonderful.”
abundant networking opportunities with over Linzi Boyd, Author of Brand Famous and Kevin
250 CEO’s not to mention selfies with a life size Byrne, Founder of Checkatrade both gave The keynote Speaker, Lord Karan Bilimoria,
zebra! Plus an Amazon Fire complete with zebra inspiring and thought provoking talks. The Founder of Cobra Beer, told the fascinating
case as a prize for photo bingo (aka Phingo!) ever popular Workshops proved invaluable story of the Cobra brand, leadership,
to the delegates. The twitter feed was live on entrepreneurship, and UK/India relations,
Guests were greeted by four dancers in full screen with #Acumen trending all day. with a Q&A session.
zebra outfits and spectacular face paintings.
Already the crowd was buzzing and as every The founder of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW, Finally the drinks reception gave all a chance
year there was plenty of Acumen magic! Penina Shepherd, also gave a powerful and to catch up on the days’ excitement bringing
inspiring talk on The Freedom of Revolution the ACUMEN BUSINESS CONVENTION 2016
Ibrahim Mikhail, a Commercial Solicitor (the title of her new book) and how to to a close. Roll on 2017!
who heads our Gatwick Office as well as relinquish your business shackles and shift
charismatically comperes our conventions, your business to another dimension. Penina For more contact:
got interrupted by a flash mob singing said, “It was so exciting for me to be able to creative@acumenbusinesslaw.co.uk
a rendition of ‘Help’ by the Beatles, announce my new book in front of so many www.acumenbusinesslaw.co.uk
Harwoods Group
In 2017 Harwoods Group will relocate their Crawley development will be a flagship site for
Crawley Jaguar Land Rover business to a new both Jaguar Land Rover and Harwoods and
site acquired in Manor Royal on the corner of will become a hub for major fleet sales and
Faraday Road and Manor Royal. The growth sales to local business owners. It is expected
aspirations of the Jaguar Land Rover brands that the expansion of the business will create
which aim to see global volumes reach near at least another 30 jobs by 2020 with average
1m vehicles and UK volumes climb from salaries in excess of £35,000 per annum.
55,000 in 2015 to 100,000 by 2020 meant
that it was necessary for Harwoods to The new site has been designed in accordance
relocate and scale up for increased vehicle with Jaguar Land Rover’s latest corporate
delivery capacities. identity, the so-called ARCH concept, which
features a stunning sunshine grey cladding,
The new site will bring many benefits frameless glazing and a comfortable,
operationally and economically for Harwoods welcoming and modern interior design
and for the local area. The new five acre site commensurate with today’s consumer
will enable Harwoods to grow the business expectations. A drive-through service drop
from a budgeted 1,100 new and used vehicle off facility and barista bar are two examples
sales in 2016 up to 1,800 new a used sales in of how we are modifying our customer
2020. Operating sales and aftersales on one experience to be more customer centric.
site will improve internal communications
and service delivery to our customers. The www.harwoods.uk.com
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BUSINESS NEWS
What’s your #Moetmoment?
Glasses full of bubbles were fizzing and corks ice bucket, actually sculpted from ice itself,
were popping and flying everywhere at the for the new champagne bottles to chill in. The
exclusive Radio rooftop bar at the ME Hotel bucket had two large handles on the side and
on The Strand recently. they intricately carved Moët & Chandon’s key
messages on the front.
#MOETMOMENT and ‘Taste the Now’
are ingeniously headlining the promotion Plus that’s not all, as the creative team
of Moët & Chandon’s Ice Impérial and Ice at PSD Ice Art also worked on another
Impérial Rosé brands, launching their new exciting ice sculpting project for Moët &
global marketing campaign. Chandon, again in London, but this time
at the Madison Rooftop Bar near St Pauls.
As the first and only rosé champagne Percy Salazar-Diaz and his team sculpted If you have an event coming up soon and
especially created to be enjoyed on ice, a series of incredible ice letter blocks, need some inspiration please contact Nicky
local business and GDBA member PSD Ice which were beautifully lit up to showcase Salazar, PSD Ice Art nicky@psdiceart.co.uk
Art were commissioned to carve a very the Moët & Chandon brand name and the call 01342 835348 or if you want to know
glamorous and contemporary champagne champagne itself. more or visit www.psdiceart.co.uk
IT Document Solutions are delighted with the new Toshiba
Multifunction Print Technology
In response to the growing demand for the dramatically changing office document documents to reduce costs, reduce waste,
customisable multifunction printing systems solutions market place. and improve efficiency.
that are easy to integrate with business
workflows, Toshiba TEC has launched twelve Jermaine said: “with print volumes set to To learn more about IT Document Solutions or
new A3 models. Reliable, versatile and ideal for decrease it’s important to have a range of the New Toshiba Technology please contact:
use in busy office environments, all of the new devices which offer an intuitive dynamic
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Next controller technology complemented by add applications and required security. or call 0207 101 0096
a large tablet-style user interface that offers The general office business requirement
intuitive operation. continues to change, data capture,
indexing, storage and retrieval has become
The latest devices deliver on Toshiba’s as important as print quality and speed.
promise of Together Information - its Toshiba can now compete on all levels with
commitment to collaborate with clients to dual scan document feeders, 9” tablet style
provide tailored, cost-effective solutions that user interface, and the latest e-BRIDGE
meet their print, document management and Next controller technology.”
content needs while helping them to meet
their green objectives. IT Document Solutions is a trusted provider
of managed print and document solutions
ITDS Director Jermaine Weeden is to businesses across the UK. The company
delighted that Toshiba have made such provides a structured and transparent
an impressive statement of intent within approach to the printing and management of
Freedom Leisure joins McCrudden Training to fast track leisure leaders
Freedom Leisure, the South East’s leading Freedom Leisure currently manages 52 leisure
not-for-profit leisure trust, teamed up with and entertainment facilities and employs 2500
brain-friendly trainers, McCrudden Training full and part time staff in Sussex, Surrey, Kent,
to create a bespoke Leadership Academy for Worcestershire and Powys.
their managers.
Nicky McCrudden, who established
Fourteen managers were selected for the McCrudden Training in 2005, added: “It’s
eight-month leadership training programme, been exciting for me to work with Freedom
designed and delivered by Nicky McCrudden, Leisure and the reaction to the Academy
managing director of McCrudden Training. has been fantastic. The full impact of the
programme is currently being evaluated but For more information about how brain-
The Leadership Academy included training, there are already examples of management friendly management training could
coaching, action learning and a project to embracing the training and proactively develop your organisation, call McCrudden
re-design staff appraisal and performance bringing forward ideas to save money and Training on 01293 230236 or email nicky@
management paperwork. drive productivity.” mccrudden-training.co.uk
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BUSINESS NEWS
Manor Royal BID Leads the Way with £270,000 Project
Getting lost when navigating around Manor further £150,000 was contributed by West
Royal Business District should be a thing Sussex County Council and £30,000 by
of the past thanks to the completion of an Crawley Borough Council.
iconic £270,000 wayfinding project delivered
by the Manor Royal BID and its partners. Steve Sawyer, Executive Director of the
Following a complex planning process, 136 Manor Royal BID said: “The Manor Royal BID
new signs have been erected around the is now into its fourth year during which time
business district, making it more welcoming a number of significant improvements have
for both vehicle users and pedestrians. been delivered. Our aim has been to create
a suite of iconic yet functional signs as part
The modern signs include monoliths at the of our overall visual identity for Manor Royal
key entrance ways, vertical road markers, Business District. This landmark project is
pedestrian map boards and contemporary one of the highlights of our achievements
colour-coded street name signs. Distinctive to date.”
lamp-post banners have also been placed
along the main avenues. West Sussex County Council’s Leader,
Louise Goldsmith, said: “West Sussex
The work resulted from a detailed Wayfinding County Council is fully committed to being
Strategy, commissioned by the BID in 2014, in a champion for the diverse and highly the significant contribution it makes to the
response to a need to improve the business productive West Sussex economy. Manor local economy. The introduction of new
district’s signage. The signage strategy Royal Business District is a vital source of signage and wayfinding is part of a shared
and design was produced by wayfinding jobs and wealth both for Crawley and the effort to make sure the Business District is
consultants DesignJD. Installation has been wider area. Our support of this project, and well-branded and easy to navigate. We are
undertaken during the past six weeks and the Manor Royal BID, is a clear demonstration pleased to have worked alongside the Manor
has involved Manor Royal based companies of our commitment.” Royal BID to achieve this.”
Fast Signs and Signs Express, alongside West
Sussex based SSE Enterprise and Model. Councillor Peter Smith, Cabinet member for The Manor Royal BID, which has been set-up
Planning and Economic Development, said: and run by local businesses, is the largest of
In addition to the £90,000 funding from the “We have long recognised the importance its kind in the UK. Discover more online at
BID Levy paid by Manor Royal companies, a of the Manor Royal Business District for www.manorroyal.org.
Kreston Reeves and Spofforths
Kreston Reeves and Spofforths have merged
with effect from 1 June 2016, creating one
of the largest accountancy and financial
advisory firms in the South East from two of
its longest established practices.
The firm now has 50 partners and more
than 450 staff, spread across 10 locations
in London and the South East. Kreston
Reeves’ Management Board includes Nigel
Fright as Managing Partner, Andrew Griggs
as Senior Partner, Clive Stevens, the firm’s
existing Chairman and David Hurst, Partner
and Managing Director of Kreston Reeves
Financial Planning. They will be joined by is a successful firm that shares our values across all our locations, in a way which looks
Richard Spofforth and Bryan Elkins from and strong personal commitment to clients. after the best interests of clients and staff.
Spofforths on the board of the wider firm. By joining forces with a firm very similar to
us in outlook, culture and ambition, we’ll be We are all looking forward to building a
The merger will result in a new firm with creating an organisation that will further strong firm for the future that operates as
greater breadth and depth to meet clients’ enhance the services and expertise we are an integrated Kreston Reeves – and which
needs, right across the spectrum from able to offer our clients as well as presenting responds to all the changes going into 2017
business advisory, through to tax and audit, further opportunities for all our people. and beyond “.
to wealth management. It will also provide
a stronger base upon which to develop a Richard Spofforth, said; “We’re delighted to For further information please contact:
range of new services to meet changing be part of Kreston Reeves and are already
business needs. working on integrating our teams. Spofforths Andrew Pincott
has been a respected name in Sussex for Director of Business Development and
Nigel Fright, Managing Partner of Kreston accounting, business and financial advice over Marketing, Kreston Reeves
Reeves, said: “We are delighted to confirm the many years, so we will be using a transitional 0330 124 1399
legal completion of this merger. Spofforths period to combine the strengths of each firm, andrew.pincott@krestonreeves.com
10 gatwickdiamondbusiness.comBUSINESS NEWS
SHW Agency shifts 2.23million sq ft of Business Space in 2015/16 -
that’s a whole lot of building!
End-of-year data from Stiles Harold Williams Notable deals included:
demonstrates the firm’s Agency Division • Leonardo Building, Manor Royal (office let) –
disposed of 2,223,949 sq ft of offices & industrial 110,000 sq ft
space across the South East in 2015/16. • Artex Complex, Newhaven – 46,000 sq ft
(sale) – 46,000 sq ft
This is an area more than half the size of the • Metro Point, Croydon (PDR Conversion) –
world’s largest building, Boeing’s Everett 40,000 sq ft
plant in Seattle, (4.3million sq ft, left) – which
is where 747’s are constructed and so large it Tim Hardwicke, Head of Agency for SHW said:
has its own internal weather system. To give “It’s great to be able to make a difference,
the figure a more UK-centric perspective, we both in terms of volume and the number of
transacted twice the area of the O2 Arena, individual deals across the region, especially
(left, below) the country’s biggest building. in a prevailing market which arguably has been
affected by pre-Referendum caution.”
SHW co-ordinated sales, lettings and
acquisitions of 1,698,378 sq ft in Sussex alone, Contact Tim Hardwicke: thardwicke@shw.
a volume of business which recently won us the co.uk / 01293 441305 for award-winning
Estate’s Gazettes title of the county’s most Agency consultancy
active agent for the fourth year running. See
http://www.shw.co.uk/news/news.asp?id=383.
Fact or fiction: contracts cost too much money to draft?
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their business customers on contract and protecting confidential information.
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property, confidential information and data). needs to be protected. And if clauses are
Even worse, companies aren’t engaging with missing that your customers frequently
their business customers on any written ask for, the contracts have been drafted to
contract terms! enable additions to be made quickly and at
minimal cost. If you are a supplier who doesn’t have contract
It shouldn’t have to cost an arm and a leg terms in place, or if you need to refresh yours,
for a set of contract terms. Rawlison Butler For start-ups and small businesses with please contact Lisa Downs, Commercial
has developed Contracts2Go – a service straightforward requirements, these Partner at Rawlison Butler (ldowns@
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contracts for supplying services, consultancy (plus VAT). obligation competitive quote.
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the Source - July/Aug 2016 11BUSINESS NEWS
University of Brighton St Catherine’s Hospice host successful
works with Baystar to business breakfast
present on heating St Catherine’s Hospice recently hosted other businesses how Unum have raised over
their annual business breakfast,giving £23,000 for St Catherine’s after nominating
and cooling systems local business supporters and businesses them as their chosen charity of the year. He
interested in finding out more about explained how various fundraising events
for retrofit supporting their local hospice the chance to including; cake sales, Christmas Jumper days
come together and network. and entering a team as part of St Catherine’s
Attendees at the fully booked seminar held annual Dragon Boat Festival helped them raise
at the Roffey Park Institute heard from local Sponsored by employee benefit specialists, the impressive amount.
specialists and experts in the field from the Unum, the breakfast was hosted at the
University of Brighton, GeoScience and Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa and Laura Kelly, Corporate New Business
Baystar Energy Efficient Systems. treated guests to interactive networking Fundraiser at St Catherine’s said, “It was great
activities, and exclusive hospice updates. so many local businesses came along to enjoy
The seminar focused on how new heating, breakfast with us and it was a lovely chance
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) The breakfast also included speeches to publicly thank them for their support,
technologies can increase the sustainability from Giles Tomsett, Chief Executive at St celebrate their achievements and share how
of heating and cooling systems in buildings. Catherine’s, Patricia Brayden, Medical Director they can continue to help St Catherine’s in
at St Catherine’s and inspiring guest speaker future. With less than a third of our funding
Presentations incorporated practical and hospice supporter, Patrick McIntosh. In a coming from the NHS, we’re really grateful
applications, market ready solutions and moving and honest presentation, three time for the generous support from businesses
case studies to demonstrate how different cancer survivor, Patrick, shared his personal locally. Their support enables us to continue to
technologies can be best used for different battle with bowel, skin and prostate cancer provide our specialised end of life care and we
types of buildings. and described how he walked 222km to the hope people found the breakfast useful.”
South Pole whilst recovering from the illness
The morning started with a presentation by to raise awareness and funds for charity. To find out more about how St Catherine’s can
Marco Marengo, Professor of Engineering at work with your business please contact Laura
the University of Brighton, who introduced Additionally, Dr Christopher Schenk, Chief Kelly, Corporate Fundraiser on 01293 447 365
the meaning of sustainable HVAC before Medical Officer at Unum UK, shared with or visit: www.stch.org.uk
focusing on CHP and heat pump systems
and their economic feasibility in the UK.
This was followed by a presentation from
Marco Romani, a guest academic speaker Welland Medical’s Grand Opening
from the University of Brighton, who spoke
about the planning, management and Global ostomy manufacturer, Welland
verification of CHP performance. Medical Limited, officially opens its new
state of the art research, development
An overview of the possible uses of heat and manufacturing facility in Crawley, West
pumps was presented by Robin Curtis, Sussex, UK.
GSHP (Ground Source Heat Pump)
Specialist at GeoScience. Robin gave The new facilities at Welland Medical, a
examples of the application of heat pumps CliniMed Group Company, were officially
in buildings, from the very small to the very opened on 27th April 2016 by Nigel Piercey,
large, with a focus on ground source, but Chairman of CliniMed (Holdings) Ltd. The
also touched on air and water sources. event was attended by members of the
Welland Medical team, global customers and
Tessa Guy, Director of Baystar Energy members of the CliniMed group.
Efficient Systems, then gave an analysis of
the financial feasibility of heat pumps and Following the unveiling of the plaque to
concluded the seminar with a tour of the commemorate the opening, guests were
Roffey Park site and its heat pump project. invited to lunch in the Welland Café and a tour
of the new manufacturing facilities.
This seminar was created in collaboration
with Baystar Energy and the university’s Chris Primett, Managing Director at Welland
Green Growth Platform, and was hosted at Medical said: ‘The Welland Medical team
the Roffey Park Institute. are very proud to have moved to our new
purpose built premises which give us the
If you have an idea that you would like to ability to work with all 200 employees
put forward for our Insights seminars, under one roof. The modern production
please contact Susannah Davidson at facility enables us to continue to provide
S.L.Davidson@brighton.ac.uk. innovative products and improved
customer service to our customers in the
UK and overseas’.
www.wellandmedical.com
12 gatwickdiamondbusiness.comBUSINESS NEWS
K2 successfully project manage the Mammography Service Upgrade
at East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
K2 is proud to see the successful completion liaison between clinicians, design team and
of the £748k refurbishment upgrade of the contractors.
the Mammography Service at East Surrey
Hospital, Redhill where we delivered full Alison Cumberland, K2 Project Manager said:
Project Management services. “We are delighted to see the completion
of the Mammography Service upgrade
K2 ensured successful project delivery reinforcing our major refurbishment capability
by ensuring tight control of budget, for NHS Trusts. The successful delivery of the
programme and quality. The upgrade of the project was achieved through careful cost
mammography unit required the replacement and programme management and minimal
and upgrade of the current analogue disruption to the clinical operation and will
equipment with a digital mammography unit. now lead to significant improvements to
Completion of the project will ensure the patient service. ‘
service provided at ESH provides both more
choice and faster diagnosis of patients K2 Consultancy provide project management,
cost advice and project planning in the Real
The programme was time critical and it Estate and Infrastructure sectors, including
was imperative to ensure continuity of residential, health and commercial property,
mammography services and minimise to owners and business occupiers. For more
disruption to existing X Ray services. It was information contact; info@k2consultancy.
also critical to ensure that there was a close com; www.k2consultancy.com
Thomas Eggar to adopt Irwin Mitchell brand as integration continues
The Group Chief Executive of Irwin Mitchell,
Andrew Mitchell, says the latest stage in
the Group’s integration with Thomas Eggar
heralds the next step in the development of
the business – and said the early benefits of
the merger announced just six months ago
were already being seen.
The firms announced merger plans last year
creating a £250m law firm ranked 11th in
the UK with about 300 partners based in 14
locations across the country, expanding its
private client and business legal services
considerably. The merger increased the
firm’s presence in London and the south east
and half of the Group’s revenue now comes
from clients in the southern half of the UK.
As new signs begin going up at offices in
Gatwick, Chichester, the City, Newbury and
Southampton, Andrew said a decision had
been taken to invest in fast-tracking the
integration to deliver the expected benefits
from the merger.
“Bringing our brands together has made
us stronger and created a diverse business
that will enable us to offer both private and some very encouraging examples of how the The latest news from the Group comes just
business clients an unrivalled breadth of merger will benefit all areas of our business.” weeks after it announced the launch of Irwin
services,” he said. Mitchell Private Wealth. It combined the
He also confirmed that several former Thomas expertise of four specialist private wealth
“We have always said this merger would be Eggar partners have taken senior roles in the teams from Berkeley Law, Berkeley Hurrell,
transformational for our Group and adopting firm. Vicky Brackett, former managing partner, Thomas Eggar, and Irwin Mitchell to create
the Irwin Mitchell brand across the five has joined the Irwin Mitchell LLP Executive a private wealth business with significant
former Thomas Eggar offices is the next part Board and will lead the commercial litigation breadth and depth across the UK.
of this. There is considerable excitement team. Ursula Danagher will lead the private
among our people about the opportunity wealth team in the South-East and Stuart www.irwinmitchell.com
we have created and we’ve already seen Padgham will lead the commercial and IT team.
the Source - July/Aug 2016 13PEOPLE
ACUMEN BUSINESS Bennett Christmas team expands
LAW Acclamation Burgess Hill insurance brokers Bennett
Christmas have strengthened their team
with two new appointments.
Commercial account executive Geoff
Stanbridge joins the firm from Bluefin
Insurance in Maidstone where he was primarily
responsible for new business development.
Geoff’s 25 years in corporate and commercial Alex brings with him a background in fraud
broking for national and provincial insurers’ analysis in the motor insurance sector and has
spans across a number of high risk liability also worked as a cost negotiator for legal firms.
sectors, including the medical, construction
and aerospace industries. He was previously Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers Chief
responsible at NSure Insurance for helping Executive, Mark Bennett said: “With these
set up one of the first cyber and technology two appointments we’re adding strength and
risk divisions – an area in which Bennett depth to our team and planning for the future.
Christmas specialises.
“Alex’s appointment – the second young
While Geoff brings experience to the team, person we’ve recruited in the past six
his new colleague, 25-year-old Alex Brakell, is months – demonstrates that we’re a
ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW is very proud just learning the ropes. dynamic, young firm, constantly on the look-
to announce that Ibrahim Mikhail has out for talent that we can invest in.”
completed his legal training and been Alex becomes the latest trainee commercial
admitted to the Roll of Solicitors. There’s account handler to be recruited to the New recruits: Bennett Christmas CEO Mark
already been a great deal of exciting firm, which will see nine of its existing staff Bennett (centre) with Alex Brakell (left) and
changemaking going on there with a lot awarded the industry standard CII profession Geoff Stanbridge (right) at the Burgess Hill HQ.
more to come! Ibrahim was appointed qualification this year – a major achievement
to head Acumen’s Gatwick office and for a comparatively small employer of 36 staff. bennettchristmas.com
he’ll continue his excellent work in the
Corporate Department.
Acumen also announced the appointment Fastsigns
of Lee-Ann Connor, formerly of GDB, as
Marketing Manager for the firm and we are FASTSIGNS Crawley is pleased to introduce
informed that she has already made great their new Business Development Manager,
progress since joining. Martin Hall.
But there is lots more happening! With over 2o years of experience in
business growth and development Martin is
Alvin Ittoo has successfully completed prepared for the challenge of continuing to
his legal training and has now also been grow the well-established branch based in
admitted to the Roll of Solicitors and will the heart of the Gatwick Diamond. Martin
continue his excellent work in the Dispute said he saw FASTSIGNS as an exciting
Resolution Department. new opportunity to throw himself into
such a diverse industry. ‘I have personal
Rebecca Leeves, an experienced solicitor, experience from running my own small
is welcomed back to the Corporate business to working in corporate and non-
Department after maternity and will corporate environments in the City and
continue developing the Corporate team. find the idea of working in a business with
such a varied day extremely appealing’.
Finally, Penina
Shepherd Melanie Martinez who has been with the
announced the company for 21 years spoke of how Martin
publishing of her has fitted in with the team brilliantly saying
new inspirational ‘we are an established store that runs
business book, effectively but if we want to continue to grow
The Freedom in the ever changing competitive signage
Revolution, due and digital market place we need to embrace FASTSIGNS are based on Manor Royal so if
to be published in change to move forward and Martin has you have any sign or print enquiries please
June 2016. certainly bought with him a wealth of sales either visit our website www.fastsigns.
experience and new ideas. Raj Vithlani, com/854, call us on 01293 520776 or pop
www.acumenbusinesslaw.co.uk business owner, added ‘we are thrilled to into the store and speak to one of the team
welcome Martin on board and are looking at Unit 2, Bank Precinct, Gatwick Road,
forward to the year ahead’. Crawley, RH10 9RF
14 gatwickdiamondbusiness.comPEOPLE
New Director heralds further growth at Carpenter Box Gatwick
South Coast and Gatwick-based chartered the demand for its services. Maurice will be
accountants and chartered tax advisers, focusing on owner-managed businesses of all
Carpenter Box, has appointed Maurice Frost sizes helping to increase their profitability and
to the role of Departmental Director in the improve their tax efficiency.
Business Services Group to help build on
the already successful growth of the firm’s He commented: “I am delighted to be
Gatwick office. appointed Department Director in an
award-winning firm with such an excellent
Throughout his 26 years as a partner at reputation as Carpenter Box. I am well
an accountancy firm in Crawley, Maurice established in the business community, so
has gained vast experience of undertaking I believe that I am in a good position to help
audits and of advising owner-managed the firm with its ambitious growth strategy
businesses. During his career Maurice has and I relish the opportunity to be part of
also worked for one of the UK’s top five that journey.”
accountancy firms and his technical ability
has been put to good practical use during a Outside of work, Maurice and his wife are
stint as a Financial Controller for a company to be found supporting the burgeoning
within the care industry. sporting exploits of their teenage son.
Maurice plays drums and is also a Harlequins
Carpenter Box opened its Gatwick office in Rugby supporter.
June 2015 and has been welcomed into the
business community to the point that it is www.carpenterbox.co.uk
now accelerating its plans for growth, to meet
South-East Leadership team expands to aid growth at Grant Thornton
Leading business and financial adviser Grant
Thornton UK LLP has strengthened its
regional, Gatwick based, Leadership team
with the promotions of Simon Woodcock and
Rachel Parker to Director.
Simon joined the firm’s Corporate Finance
Advisory practice in 2008 and has extensive
experience in advising dynamic organisations
based across Surrey, Sussex and Kent where
he heads up the firm’s local Corporate
Finance Advisory team. He specialises in restructuring, exit planning, mitigating group commitment to investing in our own people.
advising clients on transactional advisory and stakeholder taxation, innovation relief Their combined expertise in their specialist
opportunities including M&A, disposals, fund and international tax planning. sectors will further strengthen our market
raising and refinancing. position in these areas and demonstrates
Commenting on the recent promotions, Ellen our continued focus on providing a service
Rachel Parker has been with the firm for Walsh, Senior Partner at Grant Thornton UK of quality and excellence to our clients.”
over eleven years in Grant Thornton’s LLP, said “We are delighted to congratulate
Tax Advisory team. She is an expert in Simon and Rachel on their promotion to Find out more at www.grant-thornton.co.uk
advising clients across the south-east in Director. This move signifies the firm’s
New Community Fundraising Manager for Sussex
The NSPCC has appointed Moira Mitchell as Moira says: “2016 is a really exciting year were made from Sussex so it is vital we don’t
the new Community Fundraising Manager for the NSPCC as we are celebrating just celebrate ChildLine in its 30th year – we
for Sussex to engage and develop a dynamic ChildLine’s 30th birthday. In view of this, we need to make sure the service is here for the
supporter network of businesses, individuals are extremely keen to get more companies next generation.”
and local groups to support the charity’s work. on board to support this vital service in
Sussex. In order to do this we have launched Any companies interested in supporting
Having worked in the charity sector for five our 30 for 30 initiative and are seeking 30 the 30 for 30 initiative should contact
years, Moira will also manage and support companies across the county to raise £2,000 Moira Mitchell on 07769 301 517 or moira.
an existing portfolio of corporate partners, each – an amount that represents the mitchell@nspcc.org.uk for more information.
volunteer fundraising groups and will assist with average cost of recruiting and training one
a range of new fundraising initiatives in order to new ChildLine volunteer and funding the first
maintain income growth across Sussex. 100 calls they answer. In 2014/15, 4251 calls
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