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2 Digital
Sue O’Keefe

E:sue@2digital.co.uk
W: www.2digital.co.uk

2 Digital Website Design & Marketing offer a bespoke service for any company who would like to have professional and successful website. From start to finish, we will help to ensure that your organisation gets the best from the Internet. We also provide a website appraisal service if you already have a web presence.
2D Mark & Trace Ltd
Augustina Fashola
e-mail tina@2dmarking.co.uk
Web www.2dmarking.co.uk
 
AJC Accountancy
Alison Cook
E: alison@ajcaccountancy.co.uk
W: www.ajcaccountancy.co.uk
We are a small firm of Chartered accountants who pride ourselves on being professional, yet approachable. You won't find us intimidating and we encourage you to get in touch whenever you feel the need. In additional to tax accountancy company secretarial and payroll services. We also provide Sage and Quickbooks training.
Altered Image MK
Nancy Stevens
E: nancy.stevens@alteredimagemk.co.uk
W: www.alteredimagemk.co.uk
Image Consultant
Applied IT Solutions
Mandy Andrew
E: mandy.andrew@appliedITsolutions.co.uk
W: www.applieditsolutions.co.uk
Applied IT provides a complete outsourced IT department for a fixed monthly fee. The service includes a helpdesk, on-site break fix, remote server monitoring, remote support, procurement, installation and advice on all IT matters so you can get on with running your business while we make IT work for you.
The Argyle Partnership
Margaret Desir


E: mdesir@argylepartnership.co.uk
W: www.argylepartnership.co.uk
An established consultancy within the recruitment niche of law, our consultants have the city background and legal qualifications you would expect from their specialist involvement within this specific field of employment. We recruit legal support staff, to include paralegals, legal secretaries, marketing, business development, HR, finance, IT and general management.
Basepoint
Heather Pedder
E: heatherpedder@basepoint.co.uk
Tel: 01582 434200
Basepoint Business and Innovation Centre - Luton offer a range of competitively priced modern ALL INCLUSIVE high quality, flexible business offices, studios and workshops, with 24/7 access, on 2 week "Easy in - Easy out" terms at the Butterfield Business Park in Stopsley, Luton. Fully furnished incubator units for start-ups are £75.00 pw. A selection of meeting rooms are available to hire.

Barclays
Helen Wisson

E: helen.wisson@barclays.com
Tel: 0845 605 2345

 
Bedford Development Agency

E: bda@bedford.gov.uk
W: www.investinbedford.com
The Bedford Development Agency (BDA) is a two-way partnership between local businesses and Bedford Borough Council. Amongst the BDA’s activities are:
• Marketing Bedford positively for inward investment
• Influencing the completion of major infrastructure projects
• Listening to local business people
• Delivering projects to improve the local business environment
• Business support signposting and events
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Borneo Solicitors
Kirsten Rimmer

E: kirsten.rimmer@borneos.co.uk
W: www.borneos.co.uk
Tel: (01234) 353 221

Borneos provide a wide range of legal services both business and personal and believe in providing an advisory and preventative service to businesses rather than only dealing with problems when things have gone wrong. Borneos can help you start a business and build it on firm foundations by assisting with company set up, shareholder and partnership agreements, terms and conditions, employment contracts, trade marks and other intellectual property issues as well as buying or leasing commercial property.
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Business Link
Shahida Parkar & Geraldine Puttock
E: s.parkar@businesslinkeast.org.uk & g.puttock@businesslinkeast.org.uk
Mobile: Shahida Parkar 07967 393238
Mobile: Geraldine Puttock 07825 879260
Business Link is the place to go for information, practical advice and support for new an established businesses in the Eastern Region. Our aim is to help your business grow and become more profitable.

So what can we offer you?
- Answers to any business question through our Information and Intelligence Centre
- Free one-t-one business advice from our Business Advisers
- Workshops and briefings covering a vast range of business topics
- Access to the broadest range of solutions that meet your needs


Rebecca Caird


 


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The Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Centre Ltd
Sally Aspinall


E: info@cppcltd.co.uk
W: www.cppcltd.co.uk

Tel: 01525 718581

Founded by Sally Aspinall, the centre is based in Flitwick and is unique in the UK as it is the only centre to provide specialised therapy for adults and children. The centre has highly qualified staff from Poland, coupled with state-of-the-art-equipment. Other conditions also treated.
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The Chamber
Sue Munn

E: sue.munn@chamber-business.com
W: www.chamber-business.com
The Chamber is the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Bedfordshire and Luton providing support and opportunities to the business community. We represent the interests and promote the competitiveness and growth of businesses by offering a range of services and benefits to our members.

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Chauffeur driven
Claire Reynolds

E: claire@chauffeurdriven.org
W: www.chauffeurdriven.org
 
Classic Catering
Eileen Martin
E: info@ccbedford.co.uk
W: www.ccbedford.co.uk
Tel: 07972140957
Classic Catering, now in its second year. We cater for Business Lunches, training Days, Finger and Fork Buffets, Dinner Parties, Anniversaries and Funerals. We endeavour to use local free range produce, whenever possible. Our menus are flexible and to your individual needs.
More information is available on the website: www.ccbedford.co.uk

Clear Minds Coaching
Ann Douglas


E: ann@clearmindscoaching.co.uk

Tel: 01525 715493

Clear Minds deliver bespoke coaching with a passion – providing clients with practical support, challenges and encouragement to develop and achieve their desired goals in any area of their life. We also help people banish anxieties, phobias, confidence issues and self-limiting beliefs which have previously prevented them from succeeding or moving forward. Clear Minds – release your potential!
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Collingwood Design
Diane Butler


E: diane@collingwood-design.co.uk
W: www.collingwood-design.co.uk
Tel: 01462 711324
Corporate image and anything from business cards to exhibitions. Want to change the face your company shows potential customers? First consultation free; work priced prior to commencement. It needn’t be expensive – recommendations based on solid working experience – sometimes it only needs a creative tweak to get back on stream again.
"Bedfordshire Businesswomens logo designed by Diane Butler"
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Create-a-life
Lyn Serafinn
E: lynn@create-a-life.co.uk
W: www.create-a-life.co.uk
Tel: 0845 880 2528
Create a Life: Mind-Body-Spirit based life coach, specialising in helping people recreate their lives through mid-life transitions, health challenges, change of career, divorce, etc. "The voice that calls forth YOUR voice."
Bedford Wellness Circle: Community based orgganisation linking wellness practitioners with the public at special events and online networking. The holistic heart of Bedford.
Creations
Tracy Goodwin
E: info@creationsflowers.co.uk
Tel: 01462 815995
Dedicated to providing floral decorations of the highest quality for weddings and any other occasion.
Creme Conferences
Charlie Parsons
E: charlie@cremeconferences.co.uk
W: www.cremeconferences.co.uk
We are a cost reduction consultancy for finding/sourcing venues for their corporate 'markers' conferences & meetings worldwide.

Enterprise Personnel
Julie Hutchins MREC


E: julie@enterprise-personnel.co.uk
W: www.enterprise-personnel.co.uk
Tel: 01767 601420

Enterprise Personnel is a vibrant, experienced recruitment organisation with a refreshing outlook and approach to both the needs of its clients and candidates ( based in Biggleswade and Luton). Covering the counties of Beds, Herts, Bucks and Cambs, we service a range of clients from small, privately owned enterprises to the larger Blue Chip organisations.
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Greycourts Florist

E: info@greycourtflorists.co.uk
W: www.greycourtflorists.co.uk

Tel: 01234 851230

 
Herts Business Solutions
T:
E: yvonne@hertsbusinesssolutions.co.uk
W: www.hertsbusinesssolutions.co.uk
 
Hilliers HRW
Jacqui Balchin

& Deborah Bishop

E: JJB@HilliersHRW.co.uk
W: www.hilliershrw.co.uk
Tel: 01234 858000
For specialist legal advice from a local team of friendly professionals, you can trust Hilliers HRW. Lexcel compliant – the Law Society’s quality mark – and holders of Investors In People. Based in smart offices in Kempston and Stevenage, and covering all legal areas including: company & commercial, litigation, family, crime, wills & probate, employment and personal injury and residential conveyancing.
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Home Counties Endowment Claims
Wendy Malczyk


E: wendy@hc-endowmentclaims.co.uk
W: www.hc-endowmentclaims.co.uk
HCEC take the hassle out of claiming compensation for mis-sold mortgage related endowment policies. We evaluate whether a claim is feasible, pursue through the relevant channels and ensure the correct amount of compensation is paid. We can help even if the endowment has been surrendered or the policy is no longer required to repay the mortgage.
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If the Cap Fits
Cleone Kouch-Percival

E: cleone@ifthecapfits.com

 

Ingram De Havilland Ltd
Pauline Stewart
- BBW PRESIDENT 2008/09


E: pauline.stewart@ingramdehavilland.com
W: www.ingramdehavilland.com

Tel: 01462 811668

Ingram de Havilland Ltd, a provider of training services, specialising in ‘soft skills’ including leadership, communication and diversity development within the public and private sector. Also specialising in gender-based programmes such as ‘Women In Leadership - The Confident Leaders'.
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JT Trans-Global Services
Jenny Tomsett
- BBW VICE PRESIDENT 2008/09

E: jtomsett.jttrans@zen.co.uk

Tel: 01234 831443

Whether you’re shipping goods overseas or sourcing equipment from abroad, importing and exporting is a complex business. Jenny Tomsett has more than 20 years industry experience and will ensure the whole process runs smoothly. Letters of credit, dealing with Customs, liaising with transport companies, checking delivery – your business is in safe hands.
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Morgan de Vere
Annette Turner


E: annette@morgandevere.co.uk
Tel: 01525 840084

I am a Financial Adviser with Morgan de Vere and Partners, who are an appointed representative of Openwork Limited. We are an established financial planning practice, committed to helping its clients create the financial future they aspire to. I am able to assist with most aspects of financial planning, including reviewing your life assurance, pension and investment needs. I would be pleased to undertake a no obligation financial review for any potential clients. Day time or evening, at your home or office or visit us at Amptill.<<back to top>>

Ouse Valley Living Magazines
Michele Coombs
"Bedfordshire Businesswoman of the Year 2008" and Jacqui Hagen


E: info@ousevalleyliving.com
w: www.ousevalleyliving.com
Tel: 01234 783159

16,000 Ouse Valley Living Magazines are delivered free every month to the residents of the North Bedfordshire villages. These full colour glossy magazines are both fun and informative, and are the perfect place to advertise your business. Winner of the Bedfordshire Business Woman of the Year 2007 in the category of Own Business.
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Preen Furniture Bank
Kathy Lewis
 

Pulse Health Screening Ltd
Sue Bedford and Lynn Southwell


E: enquiries@pulsescreening.co.uk
W: www.pulsescreening.co.uk
Tel: 01234 851318

Pulse Health Screening offers unique health assessments performed by practitioners experienced in screening within general practice and the private sector. Home visits can be arranged for individuals, and workplace visits for all members of staff. Talks are also available on how to stay healthy through diet and lifestyle. MEMBERS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - (Breast Chek)
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RBS / Nat West
Sylvia Bourne

E sylvia.bourne@rbs.co.uk
Responsible for growing RBS/Natwest’s market share in the Bedfordshire region. Having a focus on tailoring finance solutions, financing mergers and acquisitions and strategic business planning for businesses with turnovers between £1million and £25 million.
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Results Financial Ltd
Bev Taylor Baker

E: bev@moresults.co.uk
W: www.moresults.co.uk/financialservice

Tel: 01462 817911

I am a fully qualified Independent Financial Adviser with many years experience in the provision of financial advice to both private and corporate clients. Solutions are tailored according to specific needs and great value is placed on long term relationships with professionalism, trust and service underpinning the successful growth of my practice.
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Springfield Business Supplies Ltd.
Frances Stephen


E: sales@springfieldnet.co.uk
W: www.springfieldnet.co.uk

Tel: 01234 328200

Springfield Business Supplies Ltd is a office stationery supplier based in Bedford. The company was 10 years young in 2008 and has grown from being purely a local supplier to holding nationwide contracts in both stationery and office furniture supplies. A long standing supplier to government offices and schools as well as the business community at large. Being in the top 10% of the UK industry affords Springfield excellent buying power that enables the company to compete and demonstrate cost savings for their clients at every level, whether there is one department or not, and multiple delivery points.
The customer service is second to none and if we can`t find what you are looking for, then no-one can!!! For a free analysis on your current spend and proposal to save you money. <<back to top>>

University of Bedford
Linda Kitchener & Julie Tysoe


E: julie.tysoe@beds.ac.uk
W: www.beds.ac.uk/cwe

Tel: 01582 4890559

The CWE empowers women to take their businesses and careers to the next level through our events and services. These are accessible to all and offer a supportive and friendly environment to develop business and personal development skills. We look forward to working with you and contributing to your success !<<back to top>>

Woburn Abbey
Paula Muller


E: PaulaMuller@woburnabbey.co.uk
W: www.woburnabbey.co.uk

Tel: 01525 290333

 

Woodfines LLP
Andrea Thompson and Elizabeth Feeney


E: athompson@woodfines.co.uk
W: www.woodfines.co.uk

Tel: 01767 315040

Andrea and Elizabeth work in the family department in Biggleswade, specialising in general family work, mediation, housing and consumer law. Other specialties are wills & probate, employment and conveyancing. Woodfines have offices in Sandy, Bedford, Kempston, Milton Keynes and Bletchley, providing legal advice for both private and legal aid clients.
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Wright Connections Chartered Accountants
Suzy Goodson


E: suzy@wright-connections.co.uk
W: www.wright-connections.co.uk

Tel: 01234 330004

Wright Connections can help you to develop and achieve your business goals through strategic planning and by designing management information systems, including management accounts. We’ll give you peace of mind by helping to keep the bank, HM Revenue & Customs and Companies House happy! All this and more – professionalism with a sense of humour.
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