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Welcome

Welcome Contents

By Stewart Dunn, Chief Executive of Hampshire Welcome 3
Chamber of Commerce Member News 4-5
Business Voice 6-7
A warm welcome to this month’s little in this Budget. We still need to Committee Roundup 8-9
Chamber News which is proving know exactly what will be involved Member News 9-15
even more popular than ever with in a review. Business rates are a tax Meet the Expert 16-17
demand for copies increasing levied irrespective of profitability and International Trade 18-19
in line with our growing membership so don’t take into account the ability Member News 20-23
across the county. to pay. In most cases they are based Business Focus:
on valuations set at the height of the Meetings and Conferences 24-27
The Chamber together with the property boom. The current system Member News
accredited British Chambers UK acts as a serious brake on investment OctoberFest 28-29
network continues to be active in and growth and the need for reform is Member News 30
lobbying Government on behalf of now urgent. Business Feature: 31
business and members with pressure Winchester Motor Company
to make a real difference to boosting While we of course support fair Member News 32-33
the economy. pay for everyone, we are concerned Business Focus: Finance and Law
that the increase in the National Member News 34-35
In Westminster, the Chancellor Minimum Wage is being introduced Mark the Date 36-39
understandably kept his overall at exactly the same time as the Network Round Up 40
focus on deficit reduction in the majority of small businesses are Member News 41
July budget. However he mentioned funding pension auto-enrolment. Events Spotlight 42-44
support for virtually all parts of We can see this combination of Member News 45
the UK except the South East. We requirements impacting negatively Business Focus: Skills and Training 46-47
would have liked to see more explicit on some employers. However, Patrons 48
measures announced for our region. balancing this is the announcement Member News 49-51
The government needs to invest in that the self employed will no longer Member Offers 52-53
successful areas as well as others. need to complete paper tax returns, Member News 54-55
something that will be widely Welcome to our New Members 56
On measures nationally, we called welcomed and a positive step to 57
on the Chancellor to do more to help reduce bureaucracy. 58-63
businesses invest so we welcome his
decision to safeguard the current Finally, after fifty two years of
investment allowance which had the Chamber in Southampton being
been due to drop dramatically based in Bugle Street, we have moved
from £500,000 to just £25,000. to our new state of the art offices
Maintaining the higher limit will help based in Solent University, Sir James
to ensure businesses can continue to Matthews building in Above Bar Street
invest in productivity, expansion, skills on Guildhall Square. We are excited to
and recruitment. be working in our new environment
alongside our University colleagues
We were disappointed with from the Business School and
the lack of detail on business rates Solent Creatives. We look forward to
reform, something we have long welcoming members to our new offices
campaigned for. The Chancellor which are located on the top floor.
previously acknowledged the need
for far-reaching changes but said

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Committee Roundup / Member News

Hendry Taylor Bipin Joshi Julie McLatch
Chair Andover Chair Basingstoke
Chair Rushmoor
The Andover committee is working hard and Hart As a committee we are pleased that Maria
at engaging more members through Miller has been successfully re-elected as
various efforts. We are arranging The newly formed committee is MP for Basingstoke. At a recent Chamber
a welcome meeting with all of the continuing to explore ways to reach breakfast meeting she expressed her
“Andover Town Centre Partnership” current members in the area and attract plans for the new term and asked what
members in order to explain their new ones. It is obvious that there is local businesses needed from her.
benefits and to engage them in the insufficient information about the needs
Chamber activities. You will also find of the business and in order to engage We were also pivotal at the Town
an article about investment in Andover with them, we decided to carry out a Centre summit in Basingstoke - gaining
elsewhere in this Hampshire Chamber survey. We hope this will highlight what is opinion and support, alongside the FSB,
magazine. In order to improve the important to current and new members. for the BID plans for the area. The mood
awareness of the committee’s existence was incredibly positive about us moving
and work in Andover, we attempt to get The “Events” team has looked at towards a ballot.
an article in the local newspaper every the pros and cons of holding events
month choosing a topic that is current for members in different ways. The The Mayor of Basingstoke requested
and relevant. One of our next topics will committee decided to wait for the our assistance in introducing her to local
be around rural businesses. We have outcome of the survey before embarking businesses and to engage with her to
recently had a breakfast meeting with on the best option. raise funds for her chosen charities: the
Kit Malthouse MP, talking about budget Basingstoke Mulitcultural Forum, Inspero
ramifications and the productivity We were fortunate to have Mervyn and the Ark Cancer Centre Charity.
agenda for Andover. We are also pleased Mcfarland from Turley to give us their
to note that the vacancy rates in the views on the “Rushmoor Borough We are delighted that Geoff French’s
town centre have dropped to below Local Plan” and answer some searching work has been recognised in the Queen’s
the national average and that there questions about the impact on Birthday Honours List. His work with the
is still quite a lot of investment about communities and business in the area. EM3 LEP has really put Basingstoke on
to happen in the town. The main board of Hampshire Chamber the map!
has drafted a response in which our local
committee had also had an input and this As a committee we’d like to provide
will probably be sent in the near future. relevant events for the area – and if you
would like to see something different in
The local committee will strive to the calendar please contact me with your
engage with the local business community, ideas at [email protected].
try to increase membership and host events
that will benefit members in the end.

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2015 Member
Profile
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Russian Trade Clinics ‘two men and a van’

For further information please contact Based in Farlington, Portsmouth 2MV Logistics
Wendy Brown via e-mail on have been providing a range of transport services
[email protected] to clients across Portsmouth for over 13 years.

UK Trade & Investment A member of TPN (The Pallet Network) for over ten years,
South East 2MV collect and deliver palletised shipments across the PO and GU
post code areas.
Overseas Market Visits
For further information please contact As a result of significant recent investment all drivers are now ADR
Samantha Barnett via e-mail on trained, as 2MV have joined the Hazchem Network, providing services
[email protected] to transport hazardous pallets and parcels across the UK.

Middle East Association Pallet numbers have steadily grown - just over 30% in the past
12 months – resulting in expansion of both fleet and warehouse
MEA trade missions offer a cost-effective facility. Continual investment has been made, resulting in a fleet now
and hassle-free way of visiting the countries comprising 14 vehicles, including 5x 40-foot articulated units and
of the region, providing unparalleled trailers. All vehicles are chosen for their ergonomics and efficiency,
opportunities to explore market potential, reducing carbon emissions and enabling the company to offer a very
gain access to key decision makers and reliable service.
establish relationships with potential
business partners. Since all vehicles are loaded/unloaded under cover, the bigger
See more at http://the-mea.co.uk/missions fleet created a need for more space - and 2MV took over the adjacent
warehouse, increasing space from 11,000 sq ft to 18,000 sq ft, just
this spring.

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as well as UK customs clearance services, courier and European Road.
For further information please see www.2mv.co.uk

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Santander UK plc As a keen exporter it is nice to know that Hampshire
Chamber of Commerce can supply key support where our
Overseas Market Visits company needs it. Sealock employees have taken courses
For further information please in export documentation and the ongoing support that we
contact Ross Whitelock via e-mail on receive from the Chamber in certification is first class and
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International Trade

2015

Training

What factors can affect September

the pound on the 22nd & 23rd Export Starter
currency markets?
This two-day course outlines the four key areas
This article helps to explain some factors that of export practice – terminology, documentation,
can be the cause of the pound’s movements customs and payments.
against other currencies.
October
It is important to understand that all currencies can be affected
by the same underlying economic factors. Using these four general 6th Import Procedures
factors you can start to make an informed evaluation of the strength
of a currency. This one-day course covers Customs Clearance
Using GBP as an example: Procedures, Tariff Classification/Import
Monetary Policy: The Bank of England (BOE) will increase Declarations – C88/E2, Duty/VAT Calculations/
or decrease interest rates to control inflation. When interest rates CFSP Procedures, Customs Warehousing/RGR/
rise, GBP will strengthen. AEO Status, Inward/Outward Processing Relief
– IPR/OPR, Preferential Trading Agreements –
Inflation: Inflation plays a crucial role in the value of the pound. EUR/GSP, Customs Valuation/End Use Relief/PCC
In general, countries with higher inflation compared to that of other
countries will see their currency value depreciate. Producer’s Price November
Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) are good gauges
of inflation in the UK. 10th Export Documentation

Confidence & Sentiment: These are surveys that gauge the This one day course is designed to give you
market on how the majority of people in the UK are feeling about formal training on documents you need to
the economy. Gfk Consumer Confidence and National Consumer complete on a daily basis including EUR1/A.TR
Confidence are the two main numbers to review and monitor. and Certificates of Origin.

Growth: The overall level of economic activity in the UK is December
another key factor that can impact sterling’s value. The primary
measure is Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Generally the better 1st Letters of Credit
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Member news

Landmark year for

Local Enterprise Partnership

Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has recently published its 2014/15 Annual
Report which outlines its ambitions for the Enterprise M3 economy, what it is doing to
achieve them and the progress that it has made during the year.

This has been a groundbreaking year indicator of competitiveness and more productive. The involvement
for Enterprise M3 with its Strategic living standards) is now growing of businesses in the work of the
Economic Plan, published in March faster than in other LEPs in the South LEP is invaluable – it helps us to
2014, providing the basis for £148 East. Going forward, Enterprise M3, keep in touch with what matters
million of Government investment through growth deal investments, to business and to fight for the
it secured from the Local Growth has a key role in supporting the support they need for their business
Fund for the Enterprise M3 area. The continued growth in the economy. to flourish and I would like to thank
estimated return on this investment them for their ongoing support and
in the area will be 7,000 new jobs, During 2014/15, positive and commitment.”
4,000 new homes and up to £410 meaningful engagement with the
million in additional public and Enterprise M3 business community Going forward Enterprise M3
private sector investment. has continued to be a key activity for looks to the business community
the LEP as a whole. for continued involvement to help
The economy of the Enterprise shape future initiatives to support
M3 area is far stronger at the end Executive Director, Kathy Slack, businesses to succeed through the
of 2014/15 than at the beginning. said: “I continue to be impressed Growth Hub, Enterprise Centres and
The national economy continued with the innovative businesses Skills Centres.
to recover during the year and, that are based in the Enterprise
in the Enterprise M3 area, labour M3 area and hearing about the A copy of the Annual Report can
productivity (the most important challenges they are facing, the help be downloaded at
they need and how they become http://bit.ly/EM3AnnualReport1415

INTERNATIONAL
TRADE

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Export Readiness
Export Finance
Getting Goods to Market
International Market Access
International Sales & Marketing

Get in touch for further information:
Basingstoke 01256 338633
Fareham 01329 242420
www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/international-trade

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of experience in delivering award winning catering services in and around Southampton.

Never heard of us? That’s probably because until recently the company operated as the
in-house catering service of Southampton City Council delivering school meals, Meals on
Wheels and Civic and commercial hospitality catering.

Accreditations Ethos

For more than 10 years the company has achieved the Institute Our ethos is driven by our belief in delivering
of Hospitality’s “Hospitality Assured” Accreditation, the premier services with the social and ethical responsibility
award for business excellence within the hospitality industry, of the public sector allied to the best business
and was recently shortlisted for the Institutes Catering Team principles and operating practices of private
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Business Focus Meetings and conferences

It was the treasured possession of Trust, said: “It will be a fantastic coup for Hampshire, to
bring some of Jane Austen’s most important possessions
one of history’s back to the place where she lived and worked. Our aim is
most famous to bring the best items and exhibits from across the world
female authors to Hampshire, complementing the amazing home-grown
arts and culture we have on our doorstep."
And now Jane Austen’s writing desk, along
with her spectacles and manuscript of one Maria Miller, MP for Basingstoke, said: "Jane Austen was
of her early works, is on track to head back born in the Borough in Steventon and lived here for more
to the county of her birth on a temporary loan than 25 years. Jane's friends and family lived in Basingstoke
to Willis Museum. and the surrounding villages - it is here where she danced,
shopped and met the people who, some think, influenced
Hampshire Cultural Trust, which is on a mission to bring the characters she wrote about in her books. In the run
world-class art, culture and history to the county, has been up to 2017, 200 years since her death, Basingstoke should
working with the British Library and Basingstoke MP Maria celebrate its most famous daughter, the world's foremost
Miller to secure an agreement in principle for the pieces to and finest novelist."
be loaned from the library’s collections.
To find out more about events and exhibitions at the
The historic items are planned to go on display at the Willis Museum and other Hampshire Cultural Trust venues
Willis Museum in Basingstoke in January 2016 and will visit www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
allow Hampshire residents to see these great pieces of
local history right on their doorstep, without having to
travel to London.

The exhibition in January will mark the announcement
of Jane Austen 200, Hampshire’s big theme for 2017. The
big theme will coincide with the 200th anniversary of Jane
Austen’s death and see a wealth of exhibitions, events and
activities related to the famous author at museums and
arts venues across the county.

Janet Owen, Chief Executive of Hampshire Cultural

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Member news

Lakeside North Harbour Business Campus

celebrates apprenticeship success

When Rahim Ahmed joined Lakeside North Harbour Business Over the last year, Rahim has spent
Campus nearly two years ago he had left Charter Academy school time learning ‘hands on’ about
in Portsmouth not sure of which direction he wanted to take. the administration, conferencing,
events and meetings, restaurant
Rahim Ahmed with Karen Tyrrell, Client and Communications Manager for Lakeside North Harbour (right) and reception areas in one of the
most dynamic and busiest business
campuses in the south.

Rahim says: “The best thing at
Lakeside is the atmosphere and the
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believe that his training does not stop
and we will continue to invest more
time and skills to help Rahim grow in
his confidence and ability.”

CBE Jan Ward, CEO of Southampton-based company Corrotherm
Honour International, has been made a Commander of the British Empire
by HRH Prince Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
for Southampton CEO
Jan was invested as a CBE for spectacular day – really thrilling."
Caption: Jan Ward CBE, CEO of Southampton-based her services to business and her Jan is passionate about the
company Corrotherm International, recently received prominent role within the business
her honour from HRH Prince Charles community at both a national and manufacturing industry, and has been
international level. She founded active over the years in Hampshire
Corrotherm in 1992 to supply high Chamber of Commerce. She is also a
grade metals to the oil, gas and past president of Southampton and
desalination markets, and since then Fareham Chamber of Commerce.
the company has gone from strength
to strength, expanding significantly to As a successful woman in the
establish a strong global presence. traditionally male-dominated world
of engineering, Jan is no stranger
Jan Ward says: “It was thrilling to having her accomplishments
to meet Prince Charles and I was recognised. In 2009, she was named
surprised at how much he knew about the UK’s most inspirational female
me and Corrotherm International. entrepreneur, winning the coveted
It was a surprisingly comfortable and NatWest Everywoman Award which
relaxed environment and the Yeomen champions female entrepreneurs,
at Buckingham Palace ensured that and in 2013 was named international
everything transitioned easily and director of the year in the Institute
smoothly throughout the ceremony. of Directors London and South East
Director of the Year Awards.
“Following on from the photo-
call, I met my whole family outside However, the CBE is a unique
the palace and we held a celebratory and very special achievement. Jan
lunch at the Savoy Grill, followed by comments: “It is a great honour and
afternoon tea at the Ritz. It was a quite a surprise to be recognised in
this way–now I have to live up to it.”

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Ma r k T h e Da t e

Mark the Date

For further details and to book:
Telephone 01329 242420 · www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/events

DATE OFFICE EVENT TIME VENUE SPONSOR

August Speed Networking and Lunch 12.00 - 2.30pm Fontwell Park Racecourse,
5S with the Neighbours in Sussex 4.30pm - 6.30pm Fontwell, BN18 0SX
6N 2.00pm - 4.00pm
11 N Afternoon Tea and Guest 12.15pm - 2.00pm The Lismoyne Hotel, Fleet, GU51 4NE
19 S Speaker - CV Library 2.30pm - 3.45pm
20 S & N Arena Business Centre, Chineham,
'Pure Networking' Basingstoke, RG24 8EP
Bartley Lodge Hotel,
Networking with Our Cadnam, SO40 2NR
Neighbours in Dorset The Watercress Line,
Alresford, SO24 9JG
Watercress Line Steam Train Trip
and Networking Afternoon Tea

September Meet the Chamber and Business 4.00pm - 6.30pm Portsmouth Guildhall,
7S Exhibition 12.15pm - 3.45pm Portsmouth PO1 2AB
Grand Harbour Hotel,
11 S Boat Show Lunch Southampton SO15 1AG

14 N Farnborough Business Breakfast 7.30am - 9.00am Holiday Inn Farnborough, GU14 6AZ

15 S Showcase and Behind the Scene 5.00pm - 7.00pm Hambledon Vineyard,
Hambledon PO7 4RY

17 N AGM and Sunset 4.15pm - 7.15pm Marwell Zoo, SO21 1JY
Walking Safari Tour

18 S Breakfast Briefing - An Invitation 7.30am - 9.00am Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, PO6 4SH
with the Bank of England

21 N 'Pure Networking' 4.30pm - 6.30pm Esseborne Manor Hotel,
Andover SP11 OER

29 N Mentor Magic North - Heat 1 5.30pm - 8.30pm Basingstoke College of Technology,
Basingstoke RG21 8TN

October Behind the Scene - Ben Ainslie 4.00pm - 6.00pm Ben Ainslie Race Centre,
1S Racing Centre 9.00am - 4.00pm Old Portsmouth PO1 2JJ
Ageas Hilton SO30 3XH
2S Future Solent Conference TBC

5N 'Pure Networking' 4.30pm - 6.30pm Holiday Inn Farnborough GU14 6AZ

6 S Spinnaker Tower Anniversary 7.30am - 9.30am Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quay,
Breakfast and 'A Minute to Win it' Portsmouth PO1 3TT

9 S Tour and Lunch On-board Cruise 10.00am - 2.30pm Cruise Liner Britannia,
Liner Britannia Southampton Docks

12 N Farnborough Business Breakfast 7.30am - 9.00am Holiday Inn, Farnborough GU14 6AZ

13 N Winchester BID Update and Lunch 12.00 - 2.00pm Chesil Rectory, Winchester SO23 0HU

21 N Breakfast Briefing - Basingstoke 8.30am - 10.00am Hampshire Court Hotel,
City Review Basingstoke RG24 8BG

22 S Meet the Buyer 8.00am - 5.00pm Ageas Hilton, SO30 3XH

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NET W ORK ROUND UP P o r t s m o u t h

D ates for
your diaries

England’s Oldest Pigeons and Pimms!
Commercial
Vineyard Perfect weather, good
company, hog roast and
Mark the date for this laser pigeon shooting
early evening ‘Showcase on the lawns; it was all
and behind the scene’ on offer at our June
event at Hambledon showcase event at the
Vineyard. glorious Southdowns
Manor Hotel, Trotton,
Set to become one of the West Sussex.
biggest and most successful
sparkling wine producers in We were delighted to be
the UK and winner of various joined by our good friends from across the border, Chichester Chamber, offering
industry awards. attending businesses broader opportunities to network and build new contacts
in informal surroundings over a welcome cool Pimms on the sunny terrace.
Come and enjoy networking
over light supper, with The competition was on for the highest laser score and novices and
informative tours of the experienced shooters tried their hands for the chance to win a bottle of
vineyard and state of the art champagne kindly provided by Southdowns Manor. The winner was Charlotte
winery and the all important Quinn from Spring House Solicitors.
tasters!
Tuesday 15 September Having heard from Karis Parker, Corporate and Event Sales Manager, and the
5.00pm – 7.00pm Southdowns Manor team, tours of the elegant and sympathetically refurbished
Book at events.south@ venue, previously a private manor house, were offered to delegates. And the
hampshirechamber.co.uk view – stunning!

Want to build some The hotel, the latest acquisition for the Tabor Group is situated close
great new contacts across to the Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey borders and is situated in an area
the Sussex border with of outstanding beauty deep in the heart of the tranquil South Downs National
Chichester and Worthing Park. With exclusive use for a range of both corporate and social events, this
& Adur Chambers? prestigious hotel is truly unique and can offer the perfect back drop.
For enquiries please contact [email protected] and/or
Then come along to the visit www.southdownsmanor.co.uk.
popular ‘Speed Networking
and lunch with the neighbours’ A business card draw for a bottle of fine wine was won by Hampshire
at Fontwell Park Racecourse Chamber member Ryan Rolfe from Intouch Business LLP.
on 5th August. Bring plenty
of business cards for sharing We look forward to visiting again in 2016 and our thanks go to the friendly
at this popular event. team at Southdowns Manor Hotel for making us all feel so welcome.
Invaluable and fun.
Book today at events.south HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
@hampshirechamber.co.uk

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Brands with stories live happily ever after

More businesses would have help build and maintain corporate and these often motivated employees
happy endings if they started with brands, at the 10th Global Brand to improve service delivery. She found
stories, according to new research. conference at the University of Turku differences in storytelling between
in Finland. different parts of the organisations,
Managers need to be able to spin a reflecting the culture of each area.
great yarn as easily as they manage She examined the role of For example, managers in operational
people and budgets, says Dr Sara storytelling in the internal areas were less likely to tell stories or
Spear, a researcher at the University communications of two major recognise the importance of stories
of Portsmouth Business School. companies in the energy industry. than managers in the customer
She has found that leaders and service and corporate areas.
senior managers tend to be better “The results were clear that it’s
storytellers than middle managers, important managers tell official “The operational areas tend to be
but very few are good enough at stories and encourage employees to practically focused, many employees
it, and managers are often unaware share their own stories to reinforce are based in the field rather than
of the stories that are told in their corporate brand values, increase in offices and they often have less
company. brand engagement and influence communication with the organisation,
employees’ behaviour in delivering including much less face-to-face
She said: “Managers ignore the the brand,” she said. Dr Spear found contact with managers,” she said.
importance of storytelling at their employees in the organisations she
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