Wow Recommends
As well as your accountant, there are many other key relationships that you need to have in place, in order to help you grow your business. At Wow, we are often asked about who we recommend in these key areas. Here are a few companies that we know do a great job. Please mention our name when you speak to them – it might result in some favourable rates!
Banking
HSBC
benhyslop@hsbc.com
Wow has been impressed with the proactive service HSBC offer to growing businesses. If you would like to find out more, please contact Ben Hyslop on the email address above.
Lloyds TSB
martin.parker@bb.lloydstsb.co.uk
Lloyds TSB offer an impressive service to small businesses, which Wow recommends. For more information please contact Martin Parker on the email address above.
NatWest
Wow recommends NatWest to small businesses, contact Darren Fagan on the e-mail address below for more information:
darren.fagan@natwest.com
HR and Recruitment
J Mann Associates
Website: www.jmassociates.org
Leading the way in HR and personnel solutions, our dedicated team prides itself on really getting to know you and your business, providing practical solutions to sensitive HR issues. Offering you the very best in HR outsourcing, we know the first step to helping you is to really get inside your business and understand your people.
Read the J Mann Associates case study here.
Solutions 4 Recruitment
Website: www.solutions4recruitment.com
Solutions 4 Recruitment is the Independent Marketing, PR and Design Specialist Recruitment Agency in the South. We don’t just offer a standard recruitment service; being an independent specialist we take the time, have the experience and the knowledge to place fantastic candidates at all levels with enviable clients. We also provide clients and candidates with industry insights and advice, making your recruitment process as informed as possible.
Insurance
Covered Insurance Solutions
Website: www.mybusinesscovered.com
Covered Insurance Solutions offers the Complete Insurance Solution to Businesses and Property Owners, whilst delivering a market leading customer experience. From our offices in Fareham, Hampshire we provide a personal service to clients located in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and throughout the south.
Read the Covered Insurance Solutions Case Study here.
Interim Management
Tim Savage Associates
Website: www.timsavageassociates.com
We offer you access to top quality interim managers and business consultants with experience across a wide range of business sectors in the UK and overseas. We are committed to achieving success for our clients – whether that is measured in revenue growth, project satisfaction or successful cultural change.
IT
Networking Fundamentals Ltd
Website: www.nefu.co.uk
IT & Networking Specialists, understand that running your business is a difficult task, which is why many companies trust us to support their technical infrastructure - keeping their IT systems functioning reliability and securely. From comprehensive support and installation through to disaster recovery – we are there to help support your business.
Southern Cross
Website: www.socross.co.uk
Southern Cross offers an extensive range of services, and will work with you to provide tailor-made solutions that meet your needs in full. From trouble-shooting through computer optimisation to full-blown network installation we’ll ensure that your IT system is well looked after, and working just the way you want.
Read the Southern Cross Case Study here.
Marketing and PR
Footprint Communications
Website: www.footprint-comms.co.uk
Footprint Communications is a small consultancy that delivers for you in a big way.
We're experts at enhancing your brand, getting your message out there and giving you a cost-effective springboard to help you meet your business objectives. Whether you want to step your communications up a gear or need help kick-starting your business, we understand that no two clients are the same - that's why we really get to know you from head to toe.
Read the Footprint case study here.
Mushroom Marketing
Website: www.mushroommarketing.co.uk
Mushroom Marketing offer marketing and PR solutions for growing companies. With years of experience in the marketing and PR industry, working with large national companies and smaller local businesses alike, Mushroom Marketing’s skills will help you to enhance your business achievements whether your company is consumer-led or corporate-oriented.
Private Medical Insurance
Chartwell Healthcare
E-mail: janice.hughes-madden@chartwell.co.uk
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) isn’t a luxury employee benefit: it is a sound, serious investment for your staff and just like any other investment it needs to be managed in the right way if you want to reap the rewards. At Chartwell Healthcare we have an experienced team of senior advisors who deal exclusively in PMI for small and medium enterprises.
Property
Gully Howard
Website: www.gullyhoward.com
Gully Howard is a team of property experts delivering integrated services on all property related matters using market knowledge and professional qualifications to develop lasting client relationships. Everyone receives the same courteous, honest and professional service.
Solicitors
Clarke and Son
Website: www.clarkeandson.co.uk
Clarke & Son Solicitors have a fine tradition in Basingstoke and North Hampshire having been established locally since 1862. Now with five partners and a full team of qualified lawyers, solicitors and dedicated support staff, we are a lean, lively and efficient organisation - a modern Law firm with a great tradition.
Video Conference Services
BeThere
Website: www.bethereglobal.com
BeThere provides conference recording services to conference organizers, meeting planners, corporations and educators. Our unique recording system creates streaming video featuring the presenters and their slides in perfect synchronization.
Video Marketing
Web-Epics
Website: www.web-epics.co.uk
Video is simply the most effective medium and engages people to receive your message. Web-Epics are experts in producing videos that achieve great results quickly. To find out more click here.
Virtual Office Support
ARBELL Virtual Office Solutions
Website: www.arbell.co.uk
The ARBELL service is designed to provide you with an “extra pair of hands” as and when your business requires. Callers will believe they are talking to an employee of yours. You will enjoy all the benefits of employing your own Receptionist but without the huge costs involved.
ARBELL are kindly offering Wow Network members free Account set up (usually £60.00) and all new start ups a free one month trial. Call 0800 043 42 53 to find out more!
Web Design, Online Marketing, Software
123Live
Website: www.123live.co.uk
Website Design & Content Management System for Small Business. Save time and money by updating your website content yourself using our easy content management system (CMS). Spread the cost - low up front design cost + easily managed monthly payments which include full telephone support (no call queuing!). Intrinsically 'search engine friendly' website, regularly updated content and better search results and more business for you.
Mercury1
Website: www.mercury1.co.uk
Mercury1 offer a full range of IT services from web design, application hosting and support to network hardware and configuration. Mercury1 were born from the realisation that many IT firms serving small to medium businesses are not providing the kind of service that their clients deserve.
Clickfire
Website: www.clickfire.co.uk
Clickfire design, build and market websites that raise your profile, impress your prospects and increase your profits. At Clickfire we help you visualise exactly how your business can benefit from the internet. With a clear objective in mind, they will design a striking website that puts you ahead of the competition. No nerdy, techy jargon, just plain speaking answers and simple-to-use solutions.
Read the Clickfire Case Study here.
If you would like to be included on the Wow Recommends page, please contact us.
