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Join us on Friday 28th October 2011

Abbotts work with customers to help them save time and money on supplies or equipment needed for an office.  Creative solutions to address all facets of procurement to ensure fast, easy ordering and administration of the process. 

Order Online, by email, fax or telephone, whichever suits your business best.

Free next day delivery anywhere in the country.

Stationery, computer consumables, furniture, equipment and electronic archive & storage - A one stop solution for your business.

Try a free ASSSA – Abbotts Stationery Spend & Savings Audit, which analyses spend to ensure not only that the price is right but also that you are buying the right products.

Additionally we offer EDASS an Electronic Data Archive & Storage Solution, which enables customer to dramatically reduced storage costs, improved floor space productivity, allows quicker and more efficient access to documents, offers remote access to documents, increases security and improved disaster recovery.

About Accounts recognises that every client is unique. We aim to provide tailored services to look after any or all of your accounting requirements. This in turn allows you to do what you love; to run and grow your business with confidence.

We work with individuals, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies from all business sectors, specialising in owner-managed organisations.

Working together, we know we can add value to your business.

The About Accounts team helps us prepare our monthly management accounts. We now get these done faster and earlier, which lets us focus on how the business is doing. I really enjoy working with them as they're professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
G & D's Limited, Oxford

It's been great working with you, you give accountants a good name.
Schools Direct, Hatfield

We have a friendly and helpful service that keeps our accounts updated and takes away the stress.
Global Education Management, Slough

Amersham & Wycombe College has been helping people achieve their potential for over 30 years. The College's three campuses are located across South Bucks with one in Amersham two in High Wycombe. Each campus boasts specialist resources such as our creative industries facilities in Amersham and our beauty salons and plumbing and construction centres in High Wycombe. The High Wycombe Campus (Flackwell Heath) is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project ready to open in September 2011. The new facility will offer students a modern, fresh environment in which to study, comparable to any university or study centre.

College offers a supportive and mature yet informal environment for students to pursue their studies in a wide range of professional and vocational fields. We offer courses at all levels from foundation level to degrees. Courses run on a full or part time basis to suit different lifestyles. Subjects include; Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, English for Speakers of other Languages, Business, ICT, Web Design, Engineering; Plumbing; Performing Arts; Music; Technical Theatre; A Levels; Art & Design and more. A wide range of Apprenticeships are also on offer from the College from Plumbing to Business Administration.

The Business Solutions team are your first point of call for all your training needs. The team uses its specialist knowledge of government training funding to offer you a flexible, cost effective tailored solution. For more information, please call the Business Solutions team on: 01494 585354 or email businesssolutions@amersham.ac.uk

B Legal is a professional and approachable law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses (including staff benefit schemes). Based on Globeside Business Park in Marlow, we have a focused team of lawyers dedicated to providing you with an exceptional service.
Established in 2005, this dynamic firm has a wealth of experience and range of services to support your business and the people within it. As part of our dedicated service we will:

• Arrange to visit your offices where we will carry out a business “MOT” to enhance the smooth running of your company
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  Arrange briefings for you and/or your staff on “hot topics” such as changes in business legislationProvide a helpline support for you/and or your staff on a range of private legal matters
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  Offer preferential service rates and benefits for you and/or your staff

B Legal, with you every step of the way.

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BeSeen Marketing is a digital agency which combines expertise in website development, online marketing and offline marketing.
We believe that every business can benefit from the internet. We work in partnership with clients to develop solutions that deliver results.

BeSeen Online
With our in-house development team we develop business websites and ecommerce solutions that convert visitors to enquiries and customers. We focus on great design, good navigation and strong call to actions. We provide content management systems to allow businesses to develop their sites.

Promoting websites to drive traffic is key to your businesses success online and we will work with you to develop the right mix of activity to match your budget. We focus on:

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Pay Per Click Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media

Please talk to us about our Development programme that provides ongoing online marketing services.

BeSeen Offline
We believe that the best way to promote your business online is via offline. Our services include:

Branding and logo design
Print media
PR

We would be delighted to discuss any requirements - please come and visit us at our stand.

BBF is a collaboration of entrepreneurial Buckinghamshire business leaders who are influential in securing the future economic success of the County. Such is their commitment to success, investing members have made significant financial donations to ensure job and wealth creation in the County.

BBF's circle of influence encompasses key business leaders, local and national government and brings a professional, experienced and commercial voice to manage the economic development across the County on behalf of Buckinghamshire County Council.

Our mission is to strengthen business support locally by working in partnership with our members and business representatives to improve:

*Skills - Developing skilled people for local employment in a global marketplace
*Infrastructure – building a base so business and communities can maximise their opportunities
* Funding Gap - inward investment to grow the County's economy, employment base and jobs.

Publishers of The Bucks Free Press, South Bucks Star, Elite Magazine, Marlow Matters, Elite Magazine and the Bucks Free Press online at www.bucksfreepress.co.uk .
The Bucks Free Press first published in 1856 with the word 'Free' used in its title to represent freedom of speech. Over the years the stable has grown to suit the needs of the community and in 1981 we launched one of the country's first free newspapers under the heading of The Star. Others followed including Elite magazine aimed at people who enjoy the finer things in life and Marlow Matters, the areas first dedicated newspaper in Marlow. We also have 'Talking Business' a supplement which supports the local b2b community.

As a medium we have publications to suit any advertising requirement and budget.

The Bucks Free Press is again the Media Partner for the Expo.

4C stands for Companies Committed to Community Collaboration.  A brokerage service that matches socialy responsible businesses with volutary sector requirements.  We offer networking receptions and CSR solutions to likeminded businesses, charities and schools.  4C can help your business with advertising, business advice, local PR, team building and staff motivation.  Join 4C and profit from a ready made CSR agenda with opportunities to help on local community projects.  Our quarterly networking events attract up to 100 businesses!

Contact: Ginny Hawksley
Email: manager@4cwycombe.com
Website: www.4cbucks.co.uk

Bucks New University is dedicated to making a real difference to businesses and organisations. Innovation is the key to its success and the University invites you to share in, and benefit from, its knowledge and expertise.
The University offers services in a range of areas including:

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• consultancy services
• research
• facility hire
• media solutions
• business support services
• conferencing facilities
• recruiting talent.

With campuses in High Wycombe and Uxbridge, Bucks New University is ideally situated for local and regional businesses.

To find out more, contact the Bucks New University today:

Tel:  01494 522 141
Email: duty.manager@bucks.ac.uk
Website: www.bucks.ac.uk

Networking is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. However, to be successful you need a professional, memorable brand identity applied consistently across all of your materials.

Welcome to MyBrand Networking.

Created specifically for start-up businesses, the unique MyBrand Networking package has all the tools you need to launch your business at networking events.  Including; a consultation to help you define your message, logo design, business cards and post cards,  a new website that is fully integrated with social media and includes a blog so you can start connecting with your customers. 
We also offer a range of other MyBrand products for more established businesses who need to update their existing brand identity or who want to use the web and social media to grow their business.

To find out more come and visit us at the Expo or you can call Helen Cook on 01296 614723. 

As a client of Cannon Moorcroft Ltd you are assured of a first class personal service whether you are starting out in business (what structure suits  me: sole trader, partnership, LLP or Ltd?), looking for finance to grow, seeking to ensure that you meet your obligations (e.g. dealing with Companies House, HMRC  or employee-related matters) or simply wanting to ensure smooth financial management.

Our competitive rates for those time-consuming but essential activities such as book-keeping and VAT returns help to keep your business running smoothly. We take full advantage of the latest technology: making full use of online services and the best financial software.

Our Chartered Tax Advisers have a proven track record in:

·         Tax mitigation for both Corporate and Unincorporated businesses

·         Completion of all Corporate, Personal and Trust self-assessment tax returns

·         Planning for Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes

·         Negotiation with HM Revenue and Customs in Investigation cases

Chancery Court provides fully furnished serviced offices and virtual office management for all of Buckinghamshire and the Thames Valley. We also offer a telephone answering and mail forwarding facility. The centre attracts dynamic growing companies who require a totally flexible, high quality working environment at very competitive rates.

It is an excellent choice for a short term or one-off project or for a growing company who might want to take on a small office and gradually upsize without having to relocate.

Chebsey & Co is a different kind of law firm: our vision is to provide all our clients with exceptional service fully tailored to their unique requirements. We have a passion for creativity and thrive on a challenge.

We seek to ensure understanding as well as compliance: European and UK law can be complex and we understand the need for business entrepreneurs to feel confident that they are compliant: whether it is with regard to on-line payment via a website or Intellectual Property Rights.

We are committed to demystifying the law and how it impacts on your business.

With offices across the South East our expert teams provide specialist advice on a wide range of legal matters including personal as well as business-related issues in the UK and Spain.

Chebsey & Co is accredited by the Law Society

Incorporating Mat-Solutions LTD, we provide a complete range of washroom services and commercial matting across South East England.

Including:

Volunteer Workout enables businesses to work together with charities and community groups in their locality to improve the lives of people in Buckinghamshire.

Volunteer Workout will:

- Help to identify how you would like your business to get involved with the local community and put a framework in place
- Set up projects where your employees can have fun and develop themselves whilst giving something back to the community
- Match you up with local charities that need the skills your employees have to offer
- Assist you to meet your corporate social responsibility goals

Contact: Lucie Maldoom
Email: workout@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
Website: www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk

Stylish, luxurious, romantic; the award winning 4 Red Star Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel, is a magical riverside retreat. Within easy reach of Heathrow airport, but quietly nestled on the banks of the River Thames, it's the perfect spot for taking to the water - we even have our own private launches and boats for hire.

The hotel is an inspired choice to host your next meeting or event for up to 120 guests , and perfect for fairy tale weddings, too. If food is your passion, then you'll be spoilt for choice here; the Macdonald Compleat Angler has not one but two award winning restaurants, both offering gourmet fine dining in stunning surroundings. After a long day exploring the delights of the local area, relax in our comfortable en-suite accommodation, next to the cascading waters of Marlow Weir.

Crowne Plaza Marlow is a unique design led 4 star hotel, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of the Thames Valley, it offers the perfect setting and location for meeting up:

• 168 guest rooms, exclusive Club rooms and contemporary suites
• The Winterlake Suite, with its breathtaking views overlooking the lake can host events for up to 450 delegates
• 8 air conditioned meeting rooms with natural daylight, including our new and innovative Creative Meeting Space
• Lawns provide an excellent area for team building events
• AA rosette Glaze Restaurant with stunning lakeside views, offering a seasonal British menu
• agua bar is the perfect place to relax and unwind
• Quad Club at Crowne Plaza Marlow offers a superb health and fitness suite
• Free and ample parking

For more information, call Sales on 01628 496 800 or email enquiries@crowneplazamarlow.co.uk

Epoq IT was founded in August 2002 by guys who knew their stuff when it came to IT and wanted to use their experience to help companies with limited or no IT expertise. We have grown every year since and have flourished into a well established, successful company providing first rate IT support to many clients throughout the UK and Ireland. We are geographically well placed in High Wycombe, giving excellent access to the Wycombe District, the M40 and train lines into London.

This has been a key factor in our success, allowing our engineers to get to our customers quickly and easily. We benefit from over 50 years combined experience within IT, holding positions ranging from IT Engineer up to European IT Helpdesk Manager and IT Project Manager at companies as large as multi nationals with 5,000 employees.

Equate Group, based in Buckinghamshire, is a leading telecoms provider offering a comprehensive range of voice & data solutions incorporating:

• Free telephony Audit worth £250
• Discounted Line rental and calls
• Telephone systems
• Inbound telemarketing numbers
• CCTV Systems
• VOIP Solutions
• Video Conferencing

Equate has a broad spectrum of clients including local authorities, schools and international corporations.

As the leading UK lobbying organisation representing over 210,000 small businesses & self-employed entrepreneurs we are delighted to confirm that the FSB will again be promoting the Expo to its members (with more than 8,000 in the Thames Valley alone). Encouraging local trading is an important priority for the FSB and there is no better example of this in action than the Wycombe Business Expo.

We look forward to meeting fellow FSB members as well as sharing the secret of why the FSB is THE must-join lobbying organisations for entrepreneurs. The FSB offers a wide range of sought-after member benefits including a free legal helpline, free no-obligation financial health check (worth £250), discounted rates for RBS WorldPay with no joining fee (a saving of £250), free business banking with the Co-operative Bank and a host of other benefits including a network of branch events to help you network with like-minded business people.

Come and visit our stand to say hello and to find out more.

Handy Croissant

Contact: Graham Penson
Email: info@handycroissant.com
Website: www.handycroissant.com

Handy Croissant is an independent Business Networking Group actively growing local business in South Bucks. With our expanding membership we offer local businesses the opportunity to meet with and do business with some of the best small companies in South Bucks.

We meet every week to talk business, exchange tips and leads and develop working relationships and partnerships. We achieve this in a friendly, convivial yet professional environment, meeting every Friday, at 7.15 am, at The Holiday Inn, High Wycombe.

Join us for breakfast, to see how the group can help your business. There is no pressure for referrals in our relaxed environment. Our longest serving members have been with us for over 10 years - it works for them, why not make it work for you? Contact the current Chairman on 01494 449677, or visit our website www.handycroissant.com, to find out more or arrange a visit.

HR Advantage

Contact: Campbell Ritchie
Email:campbell@hradvantage.co.uk
Website: www.www.hradvantage.co.uk

HR Advantage is the leading locally based provider of flexible and practical human resource services for employers of all sizes. Whether you just need basic legal compliance or a fully outsourced solution or something in between, our job is to provide the HR support you need, when you need it. No employer is too small to benefit from working with HR Advantage and our expertise and reputation is founded on the work our employed team of HR, Employment Law, Training specialists and support team already undertakes with market leading organisations in the commercial, manufacturing, service, not for profit and public sectors.

You can see more about us at www.hradvantage.co.uk or for more specific information and an informal discussion about your needs please contact our Managing Director Campbell Ritchie on 01494 478806 or e-mail campbell@hradvantage.co.uk.

Lane End Conference Centre is proud to present its Festive Fever Christmas party season. The Pavilion at Lane End Conference Centre is the perfect location for Christmas Parties and played host to over 1000 guests during the 2010 Christmas season. The venue offers a wonderful ambience with floodlit views of the grounds, a red carpet welcome and plenty of fairy lights in and around the garden gazebo.

We can comfortably accommodate mixed and shared Christmas Parties for up to 140 guests in the main room or 250 within an adjacent marquee. Prices start from only £29 per guest and include everything from a red carpet welcome, sparkling wine on arrival, the menu of your choice and plenty of festive novelties, décor and disco until 1am. En-suite accommodation including a delicious breakfast buffet is available at only £60 per couple or £40 for single use.

For more information visit www.christmas-parties-buckinghamshire.co.uk or call us on 01494 881171.

Lawrance Rose is a High Wycombe based catering company. We have experience in managing hospitality operations & catering for a wide range of organisations and functions. Whether your need is catering for your workplace, a school, or private event, or special occasion.

Offering great catering for your wedding, reception, birthday or anniversary party, dinner or even day conference and can cater in your home, village halls, work places or where ever required - we can even recommend local venues if required. We offer BBQs and wedding breakfasts to business breakfasts, finger buffets and training lunches. For day conferences, we can provide tea and coffee on arrival, mid morning and during the afternoon as well as a variety of lunch options. Our experience includes an anniversary dinner for 2, numerous weddings, corporate lunches and launches, catering for blue chip companies, film & TV through to 3 meals per day in a marquee for 2 days for 1500 people including a formal dinner with champagne and canapés on arrival followed by 3 courses and coffee, all in the middle of a field!

Our team with work with you to ensure that you're catering is to the highest quality and at a competitive price .We write menus specifically for your event, using fresh and seasonal produce. In all our food service we use only the freshest ingredients, and were possible locally bought. This plus expert preparation in our brand new commercial kitchen means that you can be assured of the highest standards.

Our teams have over 50 years experience between them, and for your peace of mind, not only are we BS EN ISO9001:2000 quality assured, we also hold £10 million insurance.

London & Counties Office Supplies Ltd. are shareholders in The Advantia Buying Group and can supply over 20,000 branded, plus 1,000 own brand products, next working day, throughout the UK Mainland at very competitive prices, first time, every time.

Our service is second to none but don’t take our word for it. Take a look at the video on our website: www.lacosltd.co.uk and see how we look after our customers and what they have to say about us.

To gain access to our especially low contract prices contact us at: sales@lacosltd.co.uk . E-mail us your list of most frequently purchased products for an immediate solution to reducing your office supplies spend.

There will be savings going onto YOUR bottom line and not your suppliers!

Tel: 01494 791 221 Fax: 01494 772 221

Make Our Day Events thrives on Event Management. We take the strain (and make the phone calls!) so that you can keep running your business while we organise an event that promotes your company. And because we're there on the day, you can concentrate on promoting your company message while we make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Or just ask us for an extra pair of hands when the workload becomes excessive. As experienced Project Managers we can adapt our service to suit your needs. Whatever the occasion - and whatever your budget - we can step in at any stage of the preparations.

Be wise before the event and give us a call to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.

Partnership Working Ltd

Contact: Hilda Stearn
Email: bucks@partnership-working.co.uk
Website: http://www.partnership-working.co.uk

Partnership Working Ltd brings together a growing group of seasoned business practitioners drawing expertise from business start up and management, public sector procurement, strategic and creative marketing, leadership and management, HR and personal development.

All the group bring an in depth working knowledge of the small and micro business sector and a great empathy with the challenges of business growth. Sharing in success, collaborating in building consortia and making the most of public and private supply chain opportunities are key to the PWL principles.

Peachy PR is a High Wycombe based, creative and vibrant agency that has a mission to provide bespoke yet affordable PR services. We specialise in the Fashion, Beauty, Interior and Lifestyle sectors as well as offering a wide range of services to all industries.

Peachy PR can offer an affordable, tailored PR strategy that shows full understanding of your brand and keeps your needs and expectations at the forefront. Peachy PR is an agency that shows that bespoke PR doesn't need to break the bank in order to achieve results that provide meaningful benefit to your business. We also offer Search Engine Optimisation services either independently or alongside a tailored PR strategy, as well as one off Press Releases, Copywriting, Press Launches and Online PR Projects.

Photography, Video Production, Marketing Support, Website Support

Successful businesses need a good IT partner, Premier Computers can provide positive suggestions, enhancements and innovative solutions. Locally based - call today.
Premier Computers are specialists in supplying computer systems, engineering and consultancy to clients ranging from the small to medium business sector.

"Premier Computer just gets on and puts the problem right with the minimum fuss and hassle"

"Premier Computer are unfailingly competent and take trouble to ensure that I have the best possible service"

"The service Premier Computer provide is totally impeccable. We wouldn't ever consider using another IT company"

"Premier Computer Services have been able to provide a fast and effective service to our needs, over a diverse range of business applications and telephony systems"

IT and Computing services

Puzzle IT are a certified Microsoft Small Business Specialist with a proven track record of providing outstanding IT support to small businesses across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Hertfordshire.

If you use PCs, Macs or laptops for your business then we can be of help. We aim to be your IT department and to save you money. Whether you have an iPad that you want help with or you have multiple offices, servers and networks then we can help.

We know that two major concerns for businesses are 'what exactly is my IT company spending all that money on' and 'why are we locked into a contract with a company that isn't give us the support we need'. Puzzle-IT addresses both these with our non-contract based pre-paid support hours and our spending report that give you complete transparency on what we have used your hours for.

We specialise in the provision of HR and Recruitment services to SMEs in the Bucks and Berks area.

We can help you with employment law, management of HR projects and all aspects of recruitment including a traditional agency arrangement if that best suits your needs. Our clients tell us we're different because we are able to offer flexibility on service and price as well as a personal approach & you will always speak to the same person who understands your business, guaranteed!

Working with us will ensure you are managing and recruiting your staff efficiently, legally and professionally... come and say hello at our stand and we'll be happy to tell you more.

SoS Total Business solutions

Contact: Lesley Beagley
Email: lesleyb@sos-va.co.uk
Website: www.sostotal.co.uk

I specialise in supporting small businesses with their administrative and business processes, leaving them free to focus on the core revenue generating tasks that drive and grow their business.

Small business owners frequently find themselves overwhelmed with the admin and marketing of their business; often this is because they don't have the skills, the time or the systems in place to run things effectively.

As an expert in all things admin, I will review current practices and provide solutions that help to:

AUTOMATE what can be automated (eg, using autoresponders to follow up with website leads, datacapture forms to deliver information directly into CRM), 

INTEGRATE systems (so that you only need to update entries in ONE place; eg setting up a combined CRM, accounting and e-marketing database.)

and DELEGATE those tasks that can (and really SHOULD) be done by someone else, utilising a handpicked team of Virtual Assistants

"You don't learn to walk by following rules...You learn by doing..." Richard Branson

That's what the Entrepreneur's Circle is all about - you get the chance to learn things that will make an immediate impact on your business, from someone who has been there and done it - and passes on those lessons so that you can just get on and do it.

My name is Tracy Thomas and I run Saucy Horse Video & Social Media. I've joined forces with one of the UK's Most Successful Entrepreneurs in his own right, Nigel Botterill. His success speaks for himself, and that's why I want to learn from the experiences that he's had on the way to 8 separate £1million + businesses in the last 6 years!

Expo offer - Grab your free trial of everything the Entrepreneur's Circle has to offer business owners like us, who thrive on positivity. All you pay is £4.95 to cover p&p. It could be the best £5 you ever spend!

Be wise before the event and give us a call to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.

STRANGEBREW – Think Brand not bland!

Strangebrew creates real advantage for and adds real value to Businesses and Brands of all shapes and sizes. We call our process Business and Brand Alchemy and it can involve anything from Name Generation through to Corporate and/or Brand Identities, Business and Brand Positioning and Propositions, Business Card and Stationery Design, Packaging Design, Brochure Design, Advertising, Signage and Website Design.
Phil Strachan calls upon his extensive Client-side and Consultancy-side experience and expertise in the areas of Branding, Identity Creativity, Innovation and Design to help you to identify what makes you different and can provide you with a source of competitive advantage.

Strangebrew works with established Businesses looking to move to the next level and also with start-up Businesses who want to ensure that they position, present and communicate themselves and their propositions to best advantage – and as strong Brands rather than blands.

Wycombe Enterprise is a partnership of education providers, membership organisations and businesses who share the objective to promote local enterprise through investment, skills and regeneration whilst also connecting Wycombe District to the global economy

Talking Business has been developed to capture the vibrancy of the local business community and has established a business readership that makes it the ideal place to promote your business.  With contributions from local key business figures this monthly publication is fast becoming a ‘must-read’.  It is published in the last week of each month within The Bucks Free Press, which has a local circulation of over 85,000 and is available online. www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/editions.

Talking Business carries up-to-date business news and is the main source of information about what is going in the business community. Everything from welcoming new businesses, celebrating local successes to key networking events and guidance on how to grow your business is included.

Thames Graphics deal in all aspects of printing specialising in large format for all applications indoor and outdoor. For example, planprinting to site branding, portable graphic displays to exhibition stands.

We work with our customers to ensure that the most appropriate material is used for their printing. We also offer advice on and supply hardware to ensure that their printed products are displayed perfectly. We hate to see sagging banners and peeling posters when we are out and about!

Our helpful and knowledgeable staff can also fulfill your design requirements or just offer a helping hand with all the design and print jargon.

The Athena Network (http://theathenanetwork.com) is the premier women’s networking organisation in the UK comprising 26 franchises and over 2600 networking members across 30 regions nationwide.

The West Chiltern Region is particularly thriving with eight networking groups in the region in Marlow, Tring, Wycombe, Maidenhead (2 groups), Thame and Aylesbury (2groups).
June Dean, Marketing Consultant says ‘Networking is the number one way to build a business and make great contacts. Being a member of Athena has not only given me over £16,000 worth of business but always provides me with a steady pipeline of new business’

Sylvia Baldock, Regional Director, West Chilterns and Athena National Sales, says: “We have been so successful because we provide opportunities to make strategic connections with professionals in a wide range of industry sectors, encourage women in business to inspire and support others for greater success whilst also developing women’s business skills. 

As someone running your own business, you will occasionally find it helpful to discuss your ideas or challenges with a third party –  your accountant or banker, perhaps a business coach, or maybe a trusted colleague or friend.

As an alternative, imagine a group of independent business owners who not only trade with each other but are also willing to share their combined expertise and experience with you. Too good to be true?

Surprisingly, one such organisation does actually exist. Known as The Central Business Hub (TCBH), it is a group of experienced business professionals, all keenly aware of the needs of businesses in today’s unfavourable market conditions.

From its base in High Wycombe it offers free Business Advice Clinics to start-ups or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Our objective is to work as a team to assist as many businesses as possible, initially in partnership with professional bodies such as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). To date we have held Business Advice Clinics for a domestic cleaning company, a garden designer, a watch provider and a recruitment business.

For 30 years Thomas International has been a global provider of objective management systems and assessment tools that help businesses solve their people puzzles. Our assessments and tests help organisations recruit, retain and develop their people by analysing people's behaviourial style at work, identifying their strengths and limitations and measuring their mental agility.

Our user friendly online system enables you to apply these business tools. Additional support is readily available from our network of Thomas Consultants who provide a true consultancy service.

Thomas carries out over one million assessments every year and has a presence in over 60 countries. Whether you have specific people issues you would like to address or are simply looking to raise the bar within your organisation Thomas can help.

The Business Club

Website: www.the-businessclub.org

It can be tough running your own business, being at the top of a large or small organisation or having a position of responsibility. The environment we create in The Business Club will help you get the very best results from your business. Providing you with exciting new sales opportunities, practical tools, help and guidance in the form of advice and support along with new tips and new ideas. 

You'll have more sales opportunities, access to databases, including all members, and business events, all in an enjoyable and informal support network. We meet every other Tuesday evening 6pm - 8.45pm at Hazlemere Golf Club.

We aim to be a motivational and supportive group, keen to increase business and happy to share knowledge with each other. You'll meet people whose company is enjoyable and often educational You'll get more ideas, more leads, an alternative choice of suppliers and you'll have FUN! 

Belonging to The Business Club is much, much more than networking. For a FREE guest pass come and visit our stand at the Expo or register on our website.

The Network

Email: john@bddesign.co.uk
Website: www.networkbucks.co.uk

The Network is an independent local group of small business practitioners, representing a full range of professions and trades. It meets weekly with the objective of generating business for each other. Our informal, friendly but structured approach has resulted in more than £200 000 worth of business being passed since we started last year.

At Wycombe Expo. our focus is to provide advice and support to new business starts, who we are uniquely qualified to assist before, during and after the launch. By attending one of our breakfast meetings, for which we extend a free invitation, business starts can benefit from a “One Stop Clinic” for all their likely requirements, including Legal Advice, Property Services, Insurance, Finance, Website, Branding, IT Support, HR advice, Signage, Printing, Photography, Business Advice and much more, from our highly skilled members.

Email: tony.thomson@thirdwave.uk.com

Strange as it may sound, now is the ideal time for companies to develop their staff. More companies fail when markets recover than during the early stages of recession. This is mostly due to not having the resources and skills to recover as rapidly as the market does. Investing in skills during difficult times will return good dividends by allowing the company to take the opportunities as they arise. At Thirdwave we have the experience, the expertise and capacity to help companies build the skills they need to weather the current economic situation and come out of it raring to go.

Thirdwave is working with leading companies across a range of industries that subscribe to this view.

These include:

B&Q
Specsavers
Northgate IS
University of Nottingham
Chiltern Open Air Museum
And others

To contact Thirdwave:
Call Tony Thomson on 01628 487912
or email tony.thomson@thirdwave.uk.com

Urban Media are market leaders in website production, online marketing and Bespoke Application creation. We help forward thinking businesses to make the most of these new media technologies in a straightforward, plain English speaking way.

Urban Media can help with;

Website Production
We love developing web solutions for everything from e-commerce to online communities, bespoke and custom-made to your exact requirements, and always with the user experience in mind.

Online Marketing
With a perfectly tuned website, you will need a fresh supply of qualified visitors. Our experts can work with you on an ongoing basis to deliver results driven internet marketing strategies.

Bespoke Applications
Smarter companies are now allowing technology to work for them. We are able to build bespoke applications that help your business run more efficiently, providing a solid return on investment.

Come and hear Elton Boocock of Urban Media speak at the expo on the subject of ‘What you need to know about the web, but the other web guys won’t tell you!’ Elton’s no-nonsense approach has made and saved thousands of pounds for businesses just like yours.

Visit the Wycombe District Council stand to find out about our new website going live on 28th October 2011. The website is designed to be a guide to doing business and investing in Wycombe District.

Businesses have told the Council that they want a resource which brings together key information and advice into one place. This website has been created as a one stop shop to signpost businesses to this information.

We will be showcasing our new business focused website at our stand. There will be an opportunity to sign up to our business directory and to explore other areas of the website. These include a commercial property directory, events calendar, sources of help for businesses and an overview of the District for businesses looking to re-locate to the area.

Leaflets about business rates and selling to Wycombe District Council will also be available from our stand.

Wycombe Enterprise is a partnership of education providers, membership organisations and businesses who share the objective to promote local enterprise through investment, skills and regeneration whilst also connecting Wycombe District to the global economy..

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club, based in Sands, offers a diverse range of corporate opportunities including sponsorship, advertising and hospitality, as well as a first-class conference centre which caters for events such as weddings, parties, meetings, seminars and exhibitions.

With a large car park, free wifi access and a great location just off the M40, Adams Park is an ideal venue, making Wycombe Wanderers the ideal partners for any organisation in the Wycombe area.