Members List

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Akriga
Adrian Allen

We are experienced Web Solutions providers, which means that we can offer a complete service for all your internet needs from a simple homepage to fully featured e-commerce solutions. E-scratchcard experts

Using our innovative "liveScratch" technology we can deliver exciting scratchcards to your market by web, email, hand-held or mobile phone
 

0800 018 1985 adrian.allen@akriga.com Oxfordshire web developers - www.akriga.com

 

ALCHEMY INTERIORS
Paul Mortimer

Alchemy Interiors are a high quality, full service decorating company.

Services offered include quality painting and finishing for both contemporary and period work. Restoration services and restorative decorating, taking in such finishes as distemper, casien paints and limewashing. Specialist paint effects and faux finishes, for example, marbeling, graining, ageing, washes etc. Wallcovering hanging, including luxury papers, hand printed papers, silk papers and fabric wall upholstery.
 

Alchemy Interiors are also specialist approved applicators for Italian and German decorative wall coatings. This area of decorating encompasses Venetian stucco work, Polished plaster and a host of other decoratice wall coatings and metallic paints.
 

Alchemy Interiors undertakes work for many private clients, designers and architects, both for residential and commercial properties. Their work in this field has appeared in magazines such as 25 Beautiful Homes, Period Living, Good Housekeeping, Theme Magazine ( for architects and designers ), Hospitality Interiors ( for architects and designers ), and Channel 4, amongst others. Alchemy's restoration work for St Birinus church in Dorchester on Thames was also recognised with this project winning a Blue Plaque award for restoration from the Oxfordshire Preservation Trust.
Other services offered are Gilding, Hand Painted kitchens and furniture and the French Limestone hand carved wall render, DECOPIERRE, for which projects have been undertaken throughout Europe.

01993 811783 or 07792 711496 paul.mortimer@alchemyinteriors.co.uk www.alchemyinteriors.co.uk 
 

Chiltern Consultancy
Nick Kidby, Simon Crawford

IFA

01494 451441 nkidby@chilternconsultancyltd.com scrawford@chilternconsultancyltd.com www.chilternconsultancyltd.com 
 

Distribution Unlimited (Oxford) Ltd
Charlie Emery

Professional, reliable, cost-effective leaflet/flyer distribution for both the b to c and b to b market. Distribution Unlimited provides a targeted approach to marketing and leaflet distribution, we work with you to take the guess work out of marketing. Distribution Unlimited, the first in professional leaflet distribution.

USP

Demographic targeting of a business’ ideal customer and guaranteed delivery.

Looking for

Any business that is looking to increase its customer base without wasting valuable time, effort and money sending a generic message to prospects who aren’t interested in its product. Also, any business that produces large quantities of generic information that it currently posts to high concentrations of residential properties, for example a utility company letting a community know they will be turning off the water.

Linked in:uk.linkedin.com/in/charlesemerydu

0845 466 4656
07764 188198 charlie.emery@distributionunlimited.co.uk www.distributionunlimited.co.uk 
 

Expat Know How
Claire Snowdon

Expat Know How helps companies reduce the cost of unsuccessful relocations and overseas business trips. We train employees in all aspects of cultural adaptation which helps them be more productive in their new roles, so that the relocation experience is beneficial for both employee and company.
We deliver :–
•Online intercultural assessment and coaching.
•Online access to know-how and country profiles for over 60 countries.
•Cross-cultural training for groups and individuals.

USP

Have personal expat experience of relocation to Portugal, Israel, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong/China, with short term postings to an additional 9 countries. I have a business background, having run overseas operations and manufacturing worth over $USD 103 million for a large ($USD 5 billion) US fashion multinational.

Credentials:-

Degree, experienced coach and mentor, certificate in cross-cultural training, certified trainer on Argonaut an online intercultural assessment tool, Overseas Business experience, expatriate exposure for over 20 years, a passion for travel and wonders of the world.

Looking for

A business support network, a place to go for advice, a place to share knowledge with others.
Contacts required – Business owners, HR Directors or Global Mobility Directors of Companies that send employees to live and work overseas whether for long term or short term postings.

http://uk.linkedin.com/in/casnowdon

01235 855236 claire@expatknowhow.com www.expatknowhow.com
 

GieNie Upholstery
Rabea Giebfried-Nietzard

“winner of the challenge trophy 2008/09 of the guild of traditional upholsterers”

GieNie-Upholstery is a specialist restoration and conservation workshop of traditional upholstery, from Period to early 20th century upholstered furniture.

Trained as a furniture restorer and conservationist in Germany over a period of 4 years, Rabea came over to the UK in 1999. She succesfully completed a BA (HONS) and a following MA course in furniture restoration and conservation at the BCUC in High Wycombe in the following four years. During her studies she became very interested in the field of traditional upholstery; she decided to specialise in this on her MA course.

In 2004 she became a full member of the guild of traditional upholsterers.

Her workshop services include:

•restoration and conservation of period and early 20th century upholstered furniture
•re-upholsterying with high quality materials (NO FOAM!) and traditional methods
•re-covering of all kind of upholstered furniture (old or modern)
•headboards
•loose covers
•wide range of fabrics, fringes and braids
•professional advice about styles, fabrics and different methods
•free estimates
Specialities:
•knowledge of English, German and French upholstery
•conservation and restoration

The workshop is open from Monday to Friday from 9pm till 5pm, Saturdays only by appointment.

Estimates can be done at the most suitable time for the cust0mer, including weekends and evenings.

New address:

GieNie-Upholstery, Barn Farm, Wokingham Road, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0RX

0800 955 0808 or 07967 137 327 gienie-upholstery@live.de 
 

Jenks Oxford Ltd
Paul Jenks

Arboricultural Contracting Company

Jenks Oxford Ltd has been operating for 5 years and we carry out works in and around Oxfordshire. We work in the private and commercial sectors as well as being contracted to Oxfordshire County Council. All operational staff are qualified through NPTC (National Proficiency Testing Council) and undergo regular in house training. Operations are covered by £10 million insurance. Jenks Oxford will carry out all arboricultural works (tree works, stump removal, tree surveys and reports and recommendations) as well as fencing, decking soft/hard-landscaping works. We work to BS3998:1989 Recommendations for tree work and are soon to be assessed for Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor Scheme, recognising our commitment to quality tree care.

Our quotations are free.

Looking for leads for people who need any advice on their trees. E.g. Private Estates, Housing Associations, Private Schools and Colleges, Hotel Chains, Golf Courses, Landscape/Architect firms, Garden Designers.

0800 458 3328 or 01865 881738 info@jenksgroup.co.uk www.jenksgroup.co.uk 
 

Lapd architects/lapd build
Trevor Avery/Opinder Liddar

Lapd was formed by two architects to deliver a better process of building small to medium sized projects.

Aim:

•To ensure that your project is well designed, cost effective and built by a professional team.
•To provide one trustworthy team of architects and builders giving you peace of mind and more control.
•To provide the continuity of an architect throughout the whole project.
•To provide a faster delivery than the traditional process.
•To reduce risk by providing accurate costs at an early stage.

USP

The architect led build solution that improves the process for the benefit of everyone.

Credentials

Opinder and Trevor are qualified Architects with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry between them. We specialise in alterations to houses, self build projects, one off houses and also have clients within development, school, commercial and church sectors. We hold regular seminars at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon and are on the ‘Expert’ panel. Opinder is also qualified in conservation and a member of the RIBA Green Group (South) that promotes sustainability and best practice. Trevor is also a qualified urban designer and has experience of larger residential developments, master planning and mixed use developments.

Looking for

Introduction to following: House owners wishing to extend or rationalise their home. Landlords requiring alteration work. Governors/Bursars/Heads of schools looking to rationalise/extend their school buildings. Developers wanting to develop land (residential + commercial)

MSM Coaching
Peter Miller-Smith

Peter is a professional coach with 25 years commercial experience, and a proven track record of running businesses and leading teams in the UK, Europe and USA. He works with executives in the private and public sector, managers and business owners wanting to improve their own and their business performance. He brings commercial awareness, challenge, and incisiveness, and a well-tried and proven approach.

“My passion is working with business leaders and managers of all levels, who want to explore all options, make strong choices, take positive action and deliver best results. My approach is pragmatic and forthright. I support but challenge so the client realises all their goals.”

+44 (0) 1235 834410 peter@msm-coaching.com 
 

NGI Finance Ltd
Chris Morris

Business Finance Brokers

USP

We make business finance easy; we have relationships with many lenders and will help you find the right deal when your bank may not be interested. We specialise in Commercial Property Finance and Asset and Equipment Finance.

Credentials

The directors of NGI have over 35 years experience in Business Finance having worked for high street lenders prior to forming NGI. We are not a faceless banking institution; we are a family owned business based in Oxfordshire.

Looking for

Business owners who are frustrated with the relationship with their current bankers. Capital equipment sales businesses such as Truck dealers, machinery and equipment manufacturers who sell to other business who require finance for their products.

0870 8504484
07836 255037 chris@ngifinance.co.uk www.ngifinance.co.uk 
 

ORIS Group
Andrew Wood

We provide operational, risk, fraud and loss prevention solutions to the retail sector.

Our product mix includes intuitive loss prevention software, strategic consulting, shrinkage training, transformational leadership, personal and team development.

All of our solutions are designed to:

•Add value - making your life easier
•Pay-back - improving investment decisions
•Reduce shrinkage - making more profit
•Improve efficiency - increasing productivity

We pride ourselves in forming lasting relationships with our customers and work collaboratively to create cost-effective shrink management and retail solutions.

01235 838580 andrew.wood@orisgroup.co.uk www.orisgroup.co.uk 

Jan Saunt

Jan specialises in training, mentoring and coaching in the areas of Sales, Customer Service, Negotiations and Time Management.

At Jn Saunt our aim is to provide you with group and individual programmes that develop skills, boost confidence and inspire people to succeed. We offer local ‘open’ workshops as well as tailored in-house training programmes for small, medium and large organisations. Our courses are engaging, challenging, fun, and packed full of practical ideas and information which can be used immediately in the workplace.

Jan’s core training courses include:

•Essential Sales Skills
•Solution Selling
•Prospecting and Cold Calling: with Confidence and Ease
•Professional Telephone Techniques
•Winning Telesales Techniques
•Win-Win Negotiations
•Professional Sales Presentation Skills
•Leading the Sales Team
•Providing Excellent Customer Service
•Boost your Sales Skills
•Time Management for Seriously Busy People

0843 289 1080 jan@jansaunt.co.uk www.jansaunt.co.uk 

 

Refined Writing
Susie Legg

Whatever your message is, I will help you to communicate it with the minimum of hassle. I can understand complex and technical concepts quickly and translate them into plain English that will connect effectively with your target audience.

I am an English graduate who has written for a wide range of organisations, both large and small. I have plenty of experience in a fast-paced commercial environment, working on all kinds of writing assignments, including:

•Marketing literature
•Proposals and bid submissions
•Press releases
•Company newsletters
•Brochures
•Articles
•Website copy
•CVs
•Letters
•Presentations.

I am adept at researching and understanding complex or technical concepts, having written articles for medical journals and worked on bid submissions for public sector clients such as the Highways Agency, NHS and the Ministry of Defence.

Before becoming freelance, I was a full-time Bid Writer at Amey plc, one of the UK’s leading public service providers. In this role, I contributed to major bid submissions for £multi-million contracts, delivering high-quality documents to strict deadlines.

Looking for

I would be particularly interested to hear from:

•Marketing and PR agencies who use freelance writers on an ad-hoc basis to support their in-house resources
•Web and graphic designers or printers who would like to offer my services as an add-on for their customers. However, I can help any business looking to gain a competitive edge by using the power of words.

01494 483810 susie@refinedwriting.co.uk www.refinedwriting.co.uk
 

Strategy-In-Formation Ltd
Mike Paton

We help businesses to increase their efficiency and prepare for growth.

Credentials

Co-founded by John Westcott and Mike Paton, Strategy-In-Formation has been working for many years across numerous industries where we have applied our team’s complementary knowledge and skills which allow us to tackle business issues in an efficient and pragmatic fashion. Our approach is built on the premise that effective business relies on getting people, processes and technology in alignment and heading in the same direction.

We look at your company through objective eyes and help you to identify risks and challenges. Whether it’s clarity of information, problems with team alignment or building the right capabilities in your business, we can help to clear the way to efficiency and growth in your company. Our customers range in size from SMEs to large multinationals across many industry sectors.

contact@strategy-in-formation.com www.strategy-in-formation.com 
 

WilsonsCommercial
Mark Baker MRICS - Chartered Surveyor

A Chartered Surveyor based at Witney, who has worked in the Oxfordshire area for over 30 years.
Wilsons Commercial deal with all aspects of commercial property - shops, offices factories & warehouses, development sites etc. Sales, Lettings, Surveys & Valuations, New Lease & Rent Review Negotiations, Town & Country Planning, Rating and general property advice.

No residential sales are undertaken but residential surveys are carried out, as are valuations of residential sites.

Panel Surveyors for many of the major Banks. <BR

Mobile 07801 549434
01993 773070 mark@wilsonscommercial.co.uk www.wilsonscommercial.co.uk