Here is a list of our chapters current members. Please Click the Members company name for a detailed description.
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Freelance Photographer
Adrian Multon creates stylish and distinctive images for businesses. If you require professional photography, including...
- fashion (advertising, catalogue)
- still life (product, catalogue, tabletop)
- 2D & 3D art
- location (interiors, landscapes)
- beauty & glamour
- lifestyle
- head-shot
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Web Design
Be Smart Media is a web design and hosting company who primarily specialise in catering for the online needs of small businesses, providing professional web solutions at an affordable, fixed price. We offer a transparent pricing policy so you can see for yourself exactly what you will be paying even before any enquiry is made. We are endeavouring to change the common perception that web design services are often overpriced and confusing.
We will NEVER charge any unexpected fees… this is our PROMISE !!
Of course, If you have no idea what your requirements are, we will be more than happy to advise you what the best and most economic options are for your specific business in a completely free, no obligation consultation.
Be Smart Media offers:-
- Constant and ongoing support
- Professional design
- Fast development
- World class hosting and setup
- Prices focused towards small business
Be Smart Media can translate your online vision into web pages that will interest and captivate your audience. Your site will look stunning, navigate intuitively and can even include the tools you need for E-commerce if required.
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Health Insurance
Terry Fry is a Senior Consultant of ten years standing with Berkeley Morgan Ltd, one of the U.K's leading Independent Insurance Brokerages. The reputation of the Company is such that over the past few years they have been awarded finalist status by Money Marketing Financial Services in several categories, including best Corporate Independent Adviser and best Independent Protection Financial Adviser. As Berkeley Morgan hold Agencies with numerous Insurance Companies,
Terry is able to provide his clients with independent advice on various areas including, Private Medical Insurance, Term Life for Personal, Business and Mortgage Protection, Keyman Cover, Critical Illness, Accident and Sickness Benefit and Home and Contents Insurance. In a nutshell Terry ensures that both the physical and financial well-being of his clients is well protected.
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IT Management
Coefits is a company specialising in IT Management. I aim to bring an IT Management Skill Set to your small or medium sized business.
Many SMEs have IT support, but they do not have management skills that can support the business through growth, make strategic choices, or make cost reductions that limited exposure to risk.
Many very successful companies have no idea of future IT cost exposure, or have no plan beyond this financial year. Many companies have issues that are blocking progress, under-performing suppliers and aging IT set-ups, all of which are limiting the business.
I can provide you with any number of services that you would normally expect an in-house IT manager to provide. These include:
Management and Supplier Guidance
Strategic Problem Resolution
Project Completion
Capital Spend Justification
IT Audit / Review / Healthcheck
Disaster Planning
IT Project and Supplier Management
Medium/Long Term Planning
5S / Kaisen support
Translating from technical language into English
I charge by the hour, and will discuss any job, regardless of size. As I do not sell anything other than my time, and I am not strategically aligned to any suppliers, you get an honest view, and not one biased by a desire to sell anything else.
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Overseas Property
We welcome the opportunity of discussing your requirements or any questions you may have. If you would prefer a personal presentation then either of the directors will be happy to visit you on a one to one basis in the South East of England at a suitably convenient time.
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Printer
A Colchester business with answers to all your printing and marketing problems Situated between Colchester and Clacton we are a friendly approachable printing and Direct company that offers a wide range of printed products as well as marketing expertise.
Whether you are an established firm or a new business we can supply all your printing needs.
- Letterheads
- Envelopes
- Leaflets & Fliers
- Brochures
- Catalogues
All personalized with the design of your choice. We have considerable experience in dealing with all sizes of business in the Colchester/Clacton, Essex area. We have been established here for over 10 years and our team shares more than 30 years experience in printing, design and marketing practice.
Our direct Mail services include:
- A full personalized design service
- Print management
- Direct Mail
- Personalisation of stationary
- Multiple Advertising packs
- Full consultation through every stage.
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Commercial Insurance
Our personal service ensures peace of mind for your business.
Insuring something of value is basic common sense, and not having sufficient cover for your business can have a significant impact should the worst happen.
At Essex and Suffolk Insurance Brokers we not only understand everything there is to know about insuring a business, we are specialists in our field, and understand that any financial outlay made should offer value for money and the optimum cover for both you and your business.
As the first point of contact for business insurance in Essex and Suffolk we offer expert advice on all aspects of business and commercial Insurance including –
Public Liability
Professional Indemnity
Employers Liability
Retail
Pub & Restaurant
Offices
Trade and Construction
Fleet Vehicles
Legal Expenses
Essex and Suffolk Insurance is an independent insurance broker with access to a wide range of insurance products. We specialise in commercial insurance for all sizes of business from sole traders to public limited companies.
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Management System Support
Ebdon Management Systems specialises in providing ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 set up and support to small to medium sized organisations.
Using ISO management standards to run your business operations can bring the following benefits:
Improved customer satisfaction
More customers
Improved professional reputation
Improved internal communications
Better response to change (improved control, reduced stress and employment issues)
Providing a unique focus on your greatest asset - your employees - by incorporating expertise gained from over 15yrs working in Human Resources and Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety management systems.
With experience gained across a broad range of industries; SME’s to multinationals, hospitality to publishing, explosives to petrochemicals, Ebdon Management Systems will work with you to ensure your management system supports your business operations, improves efficiency and keep your customers coming back for more.
Services include set up and ongoing support for:
Quality Management - ISO 9001
Environmental Management - ISO 14001
Health and Safety - BS OHSAS 18001
Investors in People
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Investment and Retirement Planning
Future Secure Wealth Management Ltd in Colchester, Essex, are expert in all Personal and Business Financial matters
We specialise in Investment and Retirement planning. We use our independent status to seek out the best returns available from the market, and provide ongoing advice on how and when to switch investments.
Future Secure Wealth Management Ltd are expert pension and investment advisers. Our core business is helping our clients find and achieve their financial goals.
Retirement planning is all too often considered as just buying a pension. A successful retirement plan is likely to include a pension, however, we consider it to be an ongoing a fluid combination of assets that are working together to provide the desired income in retirement.
To find out more about how we provide investment and pension advice, please see "Investment & pension service".
We use our independent status to the fullest by providing a facility that allows our clients to get the best returns available from the open market place of investment funds. Our technology provides the facility to switch regularly to ensure that our clients’ investment remains exactly tailored to their requirements.
It is our mission to be the most recommended financial adviser in the area, you can review testimonials provided by our clients on our website
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Solicitor
David Brown is senior partner of GoodyBurrett LLP, a firm of solicitors based in West Stockwell Street Colchester and also in High Street Great Dunmow. GoodyBurrett is the direct descendant of a firm of solicitors founded as long ago as 1740. GoodyBurrett is nevertheless up to the minute in technology: it has recently installed firm-wide voice recognition software and cloud computing.
GoodyBurrett’s teams of solicitors and other executives offer a wide range of legal services to assist clients in both their business and private lives. If you need assistance in preparing your will through to selling or purchasing a limited company, then please telephone us on 01206 577676 and ask for our new business partner, or e-mail us at law@goodyburrett.co.uk. Full details of our services can be found on our website: www.goodyburrett.co.uk.
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Office Furniture - Stationers
Gosh Projects-Creating, Enhancing & Servicing Workplaces
Whether an organisation needs new offices, refurbishment of their existing space, or simply an extra chair or filing cabinet, Gosh Projects offers a complete package and peace of mind that they will deliver on time and within budget.
With 30 years experience working with selected UK Office Furniture manufacturers, the team at Gosh offers the following:
FREE Consultation & Assessment
FREE Survey
FREE Space Planning together with 2D plans and 3D visuals
Close relationships with manufacturers also allows us to offer Bespoke solutions without inflated premiums to price and delivery.
Our standard service includes delivery, assembly and installation- BUT it doesn’t end there!
We clean and test the items and advise the users how to get the best from the products. We remove all packaging materials and can RECYCLE customers’ old furniture… AND all work can be carried out outside normal working hours to minimise disruption.
Gosh Projects are also able to assume Total Responsibility and provide Project Management. Together with Associate Professionals, the Gosh remit can include:
Signage and displays
Digital Displays
Partitioning, Flooring and Ceilings
Window Blinds of all types
Electrical and IT/Comms cabling
For the established office, Gosh Projects, as an associate of Concisely Office Supplies also supply Office Stationery, Promotional Goods and Business Gifts
Special Discount Packages for Start-Up and Small Businesses
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Computer Sales – Service – Support
Granite Computer Solutions provides a first class service to small and medium sized businesses in Colchester throughout East Anglia. They give the highest level of IT assistance and support to their customers.
Granite Computer Solutions offer information technology
- Installation
- Support
- Networking
- Software & Hardware
- Project Management
- Consultancy
Theirs is a complete IT service solution for they are aware that the majority of their clients cannot afford down time on their computers, relying on their systems throughout the working day. There is a range of flexible maintenance and support contracts. For customers with a strict IT budget they offer a fixed fee support contract and a pay-as-you-go contract where clients can pre-purchase time at a discounted rate.
By using the very latest secure remote software, GCS can take control of your computer or server within 60 seconds. Should a problem require a site visit then their experts will be with you within two hours, or you can bring your PC or laptop to the GCS workshop.
With qualified friendly staff who are knowledgeable and skilled, the services that customers receive are both flexible and of the highest quality. The computer solutions offered are affordable, convenient and trustworthy. Whether the client has a single laptop or a series of PCs and Server’s, the services and support are dedicated and enthusiastic as can be concluded from the 100% positive feedback from their customers.
If you would like a ‘no obligation’ meeting without any pushy sales talk or just some free advice, then why not call in Granite Computer Solutions.
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Chartered Architects
“We believe good design can make a positive contribution to the environment and be uplifting to people's everyday lives"
Hurley Porte and Duell was established in 1945 and over the years we have designed and administered the construction of most building types. Our practice portfolio is diverse, covering small scale refurbishment projects to multi-million pound new buildings. We pride ourselves on the scale of our repeat business and that much of our work is as a result of personal recommendation.
Whatever your project size, we can offer you the following benefits:
• fully registered and Chartered RIBA practice, employing qualified and experienced staff
• competitive flexible fees and an efficient service to suit your needs
• Centrally located in Colchester, with over 60 years experience
• Architectural design creativity and flair for turning visions into reality
• Computer aided design systems and skills to remain at the forefront of innovation
• Technical expertise and solutions on building design, defects and conditions
• Sustainable and Environmental design solutions
• A professionally indemnified insured service
• Knowledge and experience of local consultants and builders
• Local knowledge of planning and building control regulations and familiarity with local authority officers
• Personal and friendly service
Our aim is to interpret client's requirements to create completed projects that are original, practical and represent good value.
We aim to make your experience of using our services rewarding and enjoyable. If you need advice on any aspect of design, architecture, planning or procurement of a building project however large or small, we will be pleased to assist you.
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Chartered Surveyor
Chartered Surveyors, Valuers, Property Managers & Consultants -
Residential or commercial, Independent property services including home buyers surveys, all building problem troubleshooting, Commercial rent reviews or lease renewals, Business Rates, Valuations for all property purposes including Taxation or Insurance, Personal & quick services covering Essex and south Suffolk. If in doubt - ASK US!
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Builder
All gerenal building work carried out. New houses, Extensions, Garages, Garden Walls, Patios and all Internal and External alteration work. All labour and materials can be supplied for a complete worry free job, or i can do labour only or you can do some work yourselves and I will do what you dont want to do.
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Letting Agent
Martin & Co, Colchester
Established in 1986 Martin & Co is already the country’s largest and fastest-growing residential lettings franchise network, with over 120 offices across the UK.
Landlords with homes to let or tenants looking at houses to rent can be assured of a responsive and caring service. We recognise our landlord clients have individual needs and we treat our tenants as valued customers.
Landlords
You will benefit from working with a locally owned and managed business, dedicated to lettings. A number of services are offered including tenant finding, rent collection, fully managed, and investment & management services.
Tenants
Properties to rent move quickly, so it is best to register with us a month before you need to move into your new rented house or flat.
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Quantity Surveyor
Roger Mullis is a practitioner who has over 35 years experience in the construction industry. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Fellow of the RICS. His initial experience was in professional quantity surveying practices, followed by various contractors and appointment to a board of Directors. He has been involved in the construction of a wide range of construction projects including industrial, commercial, educational establishments, swimming facilities, theatre, residential, involving new build and, alterations and refurbishment.
He has been involved in the preparation and defence of a number of disputes, the resolution of which has included negotiation, claims, arbitration, litigation, mediation and, support services, concerning such things as delays, quantum, variations, extensions of time, disruption, final accounts, LAD’s, loss and expense.
MSL provides Quantity Surveying services, and claims and dispute resolution assistance.
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Structural Engineering
NFM Engineering Ltd is a Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy that provides services to clients throughout the UK. The practice is based near Colchester and has a small office in Portsmouth.
Commissions range from, for example a single structural steel beam or lintel for a new opening in a residential property to a multi-million pound commercial office and residential accommodation. We provide design services from civil engineering projects such as roads and drainage to sea and river defenses for local authorities.
Our client base comprises:-
- Private households.
- Insurance companies.
- Local, county and central government.
- Builders.
- Developers.
- Rail companies.
- Environment agency.
- Commercial and Industrial Clients.
We are happy to be totally flexible in our approach to instructions regarding the level of service clients wish to receive.
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Property Management
PMS Leasehold Management, set up in 1987, aims to provide a comprehensive management service to property owners throughout the United Kingdom. We thrive on our ability to provide our services with transparency, professionalism, haste and accountability.
Originally set up in 1987 as a family run business to manage a handful of privately owned blocks of Leasehold properties in the Colchester area, the company has grown over the years and now manages the affairs of over 170 developments in Anglia and the south-east of the United Kingdom. Ongoing inward investment in industry training and awareness, combined with monitoring our customer’s perception of the services we provide, has allowed us to grow in an ever changing and increasingly competitive industry. PMS Offers:
Residential Block Management
Residential Estate Management
Commercial Property Management
Right To Manage Inception
Lease Extensions
Freehold Purchase
Property Legal Services
We believe that all Leasehold property owners should benefit from professional property management to allow harmonious living thus maintaining and safeguarding the value and saleability of the property concerned
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Carpenter and Locksmith
A local company that prides itself on delivering a professional and personal service.
We listen to the requirements and instructions of all our customers, large and small, regular and single jobs,
to deliver quality and satisfaction every time by apprentice served tradesmen who truly care.
We are proud to offer a professional quality locksmith service covering a wide area.
Key in our number to your mobile phone NOW - you never know when you will need us, day or night.
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Building Maintenance Contractors
Steven Holdings has been in business for over 50 years. We cover the whole of the East Anglia area from our offices in Colchester. Our business specialises in “Caring for your Property”.
Building Services
Our building services team provide a comprehensive range of services including:
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Planned & Reactive Maintenance
- Property Refurbishments
- Void Repairs
- Disabled Adaptations
- Change of Use projects
We are an approved installer for the Ecoliving range of heat pumps and the Triflex range of specialist waterproofing, surfacing and coating systems.
Our clients include; Housing Associations, Local Government, Property Managers, Letting Agents, Building Surveyors and Architects.
Cleaning Services Our cleaning team has been developed to provide a high quality value for money service in niche market sectors. These include:
- Private and Social Housing
- Void Cleans
- Builders Cleans
- Bio Hazard Cleaning
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Graphic Design
Tonic Creative Solutions are professional graphic designers and communication specialists based in Colchester, Essex in the UK.
Since our inception in 1999 Tonic’s growing team of skilled design and production specialists have been producing original and creative design solutions for local, national and international clients including television broadcasters, specialist medical centres, food producers and new homes builders to name but a few.
If you’re looking for a design company that combines classic design skills with the ability to think outside the box to produce effective communication solutions then enter the world of Tonic.
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Mortgage Advisor
Anthea Osborne, Director of Trust Financial Services
The foundations of Trust Financial Services are built on spending as much time as we need to offer every client the best possible service based on their individual needs, with complete transparency and jargon free communication. Having spent a lifetime working in the industry I wanted to offer something different; to help people on an individual basis and build long-term relationships with my clients.
I understand that if you need a mortgage to finance a property purchase, it is potentially one of the longest term commitments you will ever make. Of course you want to know that your Financial Adviser can find you the best deal, but there is much more to it than that. Offering independent access to the UK financial markets is a great starting point; from there it’s all about finding the very best options for each individual case. Regardless of a client's circumstances I know I can help them achieve their dreams and protect their future and families – it’s what gets me up in the mornings and helps me sleep soundly at night.
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Electrician
Whitehall Electrical Ltd, a family run business established in 1982 offers a full range of Electrical Services to the Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Markets. We operate a 24 hour call out service. We are a fully approved NICEIC Contractor and Approved Domestic Installer. We are members of the Contractors Health & Safety Scheme and have Trust mark Approval. We provide a free estimating service.
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Accountant
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
“We help you pay the minimum amount of tax and still sleep soundly at night”.
Wood and Disney has one simple aim – to bring the highest quality accountancy services to the widest range of businesses.
We offer all the things you should expect from accountants – reliable and meticulous book-keeping, payroll and accounts preparation, plus accuracy and timeliness in ensuring you meet your legal obligations.
We also offer things you might not expect, such as active support in improving your business and profitability, and extensive use of IT for efficiency and cost-control.
And then we go and threaten all this good work by not behaving at all like accountants. We don’t dress like accountants, our office is as unstuffy as they come and we insist on making jokes about being located just down the road from Gnome Magic.
Can you take us seriously after all that? Ask our clients and the answer will be a resounding ‘Yes!’. wood and disney – probably not what you expect, almost certainly what you need.
Contact Peter Disney, or visit our website.
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