Find out about our MSBE Exhibitors 2023

Our MSBE 2023 Exhibitors

Meet the Stars of our Show

We’re delighted to be showcasing a wide variety of businesses at the Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition. By opening it to all local enterprises, of whatever size, we’re looking to demonstrate the breadth and variety of talent and entrepreneurship in and around Stowmarket – and to show very clearly the enormous range of skills our town can call upon.

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service is the only independent family-run funeral service in Stowmarket, covering the surrounding areas throughout East Anglia and beyond. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and when the office is closed the phone is personally answered by Andrew or his wife Heidi.

We understand that everyone has different ideals, Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral service is not just a traditional funeral service with traditional values but we can help you organise a funeral that is bespoke to you, this could include a simple, themed, elaborate, green or assist you with a DIY funeral.

T:01449 771666  E: andrew@andrewbingham.co.uk W: www.andrewbingham.co.uk

Auditel

To help organisations become Verified Carbon Neutral in a measurable, meaningful and potentially self-funding way.

Auditel is an award-winning Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions Company. Working in partnership to help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs.

A family-run business, established in 2000, we take pride in the relationships we nurture with our clients, working alongside your existing finance, operational and procurement teams. As independent cost management specialists, we deliver proven cost reduction and ongoing management covering over 100 areas of procurement across all sectors.

In the current challenging economic climate, organisations are battling with the desire to drive growth and profitability, whilst investing in low-carbon emitting technologies to reduce their carbon footprint and speed up their journey to achieving Net Zero.

T:01394 338657  E: kim.gear@auditel.co.uk W: www.auditel.co.uk

Brightside Wealth Management

It’s never too soon or too late to start a conversation. Looking on the Brightside can make a big difference.

Brightside Wealth Management is a team of experienced financial advisers helping individuals and businesses preserve capital, make the right investment choices and realise their financial ambitions and aspirations.

With us alongside, our clients stay better-informed to make smarter money decisions.

We believe financial advice should be accessible, straight-talking and reliable – and that everyone and anyone can benefit from it.

It’s never too soon or too late to start a conversation.

Looking on the Brightside can make a big difference.

Retirement Planning – Pension – Investment Planning – Protection – Estate & Inheritance

For a one-to-one confidential consultation – online or over the phone, please contact Olivia Higson.

T:01449 77550  E: olivia.higson@sjpp.co.uk  W: www.brightsidewealthmanagement.co.uk

The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up.  You may get back less than you invested.

Brightside Wealth Management Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

SJP Approved 30/01/2023

Creative Words

Creative Words provides Content Alchemy, the art of transforming material into content gold. We provide a total content solution from initial approach to regular delivery. Applying proven experience, we bring expertise, support and practical help to maximise the impact of the written word. We will work with you to design and deliver powerful messages and then publish them using the format of your choice. 

No ordinary copywriters, the unique and exceptional thing about Creative Words, is that we ensure there are always at least two pairs of professional eyes on every piece of content created – one to write, one to edit. This ensures the quality and standard of our work are always high. 

And that’s not all. We will also take care of all the pieces that are needed to make your content happen. Whether it’s project management, publishing content, coordinating with designers, printers, web developers, etc; whatever steps are needed to get your content out into the world, we are able to take them.  

Creative Words really is the gift of time for small business owners.

T:01284 774797  E: info@creativewords.cc W: www.creativewords.cc  

Drive Alive UK Ltd.

With over 30 years of experience in Fleet Risk Management, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer support to assist businesses to adhere to their Driver Compliance Obligations for those employees who drive for business in a personal car or company vehicle.

T:01379 651044  E: Rachel@drivealive.co.uk W: www.drivealive.co.uk  

Everyday Coaching

If the greatest athletes and business leaders on the planet have a coach, then why can’t you have one? These athletes and leaders know that a coach empowers them to gain clarity in order to improve and succeed. You could continue to feel a little lost or wrestle with an issue by yourself, as you may have been, or you could speak to a coach.

At Everyday Coaching, we can help you to discover your passionate purpose & strengths and empower you to be the hero of your own story through the challenges that life and business can sometimes throw up. We help with all kinds of issues like managing difficult situations and people, dealing with anxiety, developing confidence, discovering your purpose & strengths and developing communication and business skills. Imagine feeling empowered and more confident.

T:01449 710438  E: colin@everydaycoaching.co.uk W: www.everydaycoaching.co.uk

FSB

As the leading voice of small businesses and the self–employed across the UK, we’re always working to deliver real change on the issues that matter most. We’re actively campaigning for change on issues that matter to you, including inflation, net zero, supply chain disruptions, energy prices, and poor payment practices. Our lobbying work continues to secure essential support, including significant help for energy costs, a reversal of the National Insurance hike, and an expansion of the Employment Allowance.

FSB membership unlocks market–leading business services and tools designed to help your business thrive, including 24/7 legal and employment advice, an online library of 1,400 legal documents and templates, tax investigation insurance, financial expertise, local support, and so much more.

T:07773 612676  E: michele.smith@fsb.org.uk W: www.fsb.org.uk

FWD Accounts

FWD Accounts is a firm of accountants, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk who concentrate on giving your business the time and effort it deserves. 

Blending traditional values with a modern approach, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide your business with personal, forward–looking advice, based on your unique requirements.

At FWD Accounts, our aim is to help you focus on important business decisions, by simplifying compliance and proactively interacting with you on day–to–day finance matters.

T:01284 245013  E: jnf@fwdaccounts.co.ukW: www.fwdaccounts.co.uk  

Gateway 14

Gateway 14 is a new landmark development in Stowmarket and will be the largest business, innovation and logistics park in East Anglia. 

With planning permission for up to 2.36 million sq ft of floor space, available on both a build-to-suit and speculative build basis. The development is strategically located along the A14, ideal for, manufacturing, logistics, innovation and business uses and is part of Freeport East, the new low-tax zone.

Designed to a high specification, with sustainability at the forefront, it will benefit from high-quality landscaping and an enhanced biodiversity zone, retaining the site’s thriving ecology and creating a vibrant, attractive and healthy working environment for employees, businesses and the community. The main infrastructure works are complete and works have started on the 1.17m sq ft unit for The Range. Buildings are available from 20,000 sq ft with a typical delivery time of 9 months.

T:07766 915330  E: nicola@jaynic.co.uk W: www.gateway14.com  

Gipping Press

Gipping Press Ltd are your local printing company based in Needham Market. We have the equipment and experience to handle any print projects, from business cards to brochures, to exhibition stands and displays, through to external signage. If it can be printed we will find a way to do it for you!

T:01449 721599  E: enquiries@gippingpress.co.uk W: www.gippingpress.co.uk

Innovation Labs

Innovation Labs are coworking and innovation hubs located in Sudbury, Stowmarket, Woodbridge and the University of Suffolk.

The Labs were founded on the principle of providing experienced, tried and tested support for innovation, entrepreneurship and skills acquisition, set within a friendly, supportive and cost-effective coworking environment.

Suitable for remote workers, freelancers, start-ups, innovators and scaling businesses. Our unique member network creates extensive business development and collaboration opportunities.

Our initiative is backed by Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Suffolk Growth with the Innovate Local initiative, SIGIF and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.

T: 020 34733440    E: info@innovationlabsgroup.com  W: www.innovationlabsgroup.com
  

Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association

Let us help you make the most of this inspiring local business community.

Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association (ISSBA) was set up as a not-for-profit organisation in the1980s as a way of providing peer-to-peer support for small business owners. Starting and running a business can be a lonely place so connecting with other business owners is an invaluable way to share ideas/experiences and offer mutual support.

ISSBA still maintains the same ethos to this day as our volunteer committee, made up of local business people, focuses on providing valuable support, events and useful information to members backed up by their own understanding of the ups and downs of the business world. 

We run monthly networking events where you will always be guaranteed a friendly and warm welcome. ISSBA also runs the annual Anglia Business Exhibition which will next take place on 10th May 2023 at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Businesses from across the region will come together for a fantastic day of networking, connections and generating business

T: 07810 370141    E: mail@issba.co.uk     W:www.issba.co.uk

Love Your Image

Taking you on a journey to having confidence in front of any camera

After I started as a professional photographer in 2009, ‘Love Your Image’ was born from discovering just how many people hated getting in front of the camera.

Yes, I was once one of those people too!

So a few years in, I created a session of help, particularly for business owners to overcome the dislike and anxiety of getting in front of any camera. 

It’s really essential to make sure you are seen regularly as your true self, for the good of your business – but nerves can do strange things to us! 

No more – you can now learn how to get to grips with this and discover considerable liberation in doing so.

T: 01379 783870    E: help@loveyourimage.co.uk  W: www.loveyourimage.co.uk

McKibbin Management Consultants Ltd.

Established for over 20 years, we have developed a reputation for helping businesses to grow through cost-effective ISO management systems. ISO is the Gold standard of management systems recognised worldwide. The Standards we support are 9001, 14001, 45001and27001.

Going Forward…

We would like to meet you in person or via Zoom or Teams. This is so we can gain an understanding of your precise requirements. We will answer any questions you may have and explain the certification process in relation to your business. We will then provide a quotation for the work required. To arrange a FREE no-obligation meeting to discuss any requirements you may have and how we can help you with these, please contact us.

T: 03333 582021    E: liz@mck-consulting.com  W: www.mck-consulting.com

Moss HR Limited

People management, made simple

MPM Computer Consultancy

MPM IT offers a unique pick-and-mix computer support and PC repair service for home users in Stowmarket, including all the surrounding villages.

With all Customers, it’s Pay As You Go for our support and PC repair services, including excellent customer service. All work is carried out at your home at a time to suit you.

If you are a home user and need computer help give us a call. No job is too small. MPM IT operates within a ten-mile radius of the Stowmarket area, as we want to provide an affordable fast service.

MPM IT support covers PC / Laptop repairs, PC / Laptop installations and configuration.Software assistance and installations, broadband setup and troubleshooting, contingency advice and software training.

T: 01449 770704 or 07733 262116    E:  info@mpmit.co.uk    W: www.mpmit.co.uk

PA Answer Ltd

Welcome to PA Answer, the proud home of a friendly, personal and expert telephone answering service, provided by professional, highly-trained Virtual Receptionists. PA Answer’s dedicated team also provides a range of expert business support and admin support services for our clients. We are here to support you in any way we can!

T: 0333 8000085    E: jade@paanswer.com  W: www.paanswer.com

Sasa Marketing

Sasa Marketing is the marketing department every SME enterprise has dreamed of retaining: expert consultancy without full-time, in-house employment. We provide a time-saving marketing strategy with hands-on communication support.

Led by Catherine Bowyer, Sasa Marketing is the culmination of years of experience in marketing.

Our services include:

• Strategic planning
• Content plans
• Budgeting advice
• Social media management
• Website development
• Customer communication
• Internal communication

We can work with you on short-term strategic projects or a longer-term resolution, with Sasa Marketing employed on a retained basis. The first step is to talk. Contact Sasa Marketing for a no-obligation initial consultation.

T: 01449 535088    E: hello@sasa.marketing  W: www.sasa.marketing