Find out about our MSBE Exhibitors 2024
and meet them in person on Wednesday, 27th March
Our MSBE 2024 Exhibitors
Meet the Stars of our Show
We’re delighted to showcase 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.
Abacus Accountancy
Abacus Accountancy may be a smaller local practice – we think of it as bespoke – but we offer all the services you expect from an accountancy practice, including accounts, tax, VAT, payroll, and importantly provide general support and advice to clients throughout the year.
We are fully regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants, and Peter’s qualification with them allows him to sign off accounts and tax returns, but more importantly, requires him to keep up to date with relevant legislation.
In addition 2 of the team are AAT qualified, along with a bookkeeper, an administrator, and a dedicated payroll team member.
Let someone else look at the numbers – while you concentrate on what really matters to you.
T:01394 338657 E: office@abcabacus.co.uk W: www.abcabacus.co.uk
AnyIT Ltd
We are AnyIT. a leading technology solutions provider based in Needham Market. A company that thrives on delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that transcend boundaries.
Specialising in cloud computing, helpdesk/ technical support, backup & recovery, network monitoring and cybersecurity, we seamlessly blend creativity with functionality and security to empower businesses for the future.
With a commitment to excellence, AnyIT Ltd is the catalyst for digital transformation, offering tailored services that elevate efficiency and amplify growth.
T:01449 798088 E: john.bradbrook@anyit.com W: www.anyit.com
Aromatic Answers
Donna Walker of Aromatic Answers blends bespoke aromatherapy wands for use on the go.
Her pocket-sized ‘Aromawands’ are available in a range of colours and fit neatly into a handbag or pocket for use whenever, and wherever you may need it.
The finest essential oils are hand-blended by Donna, a qualified aromatherapist with 20+ years of experience.
Each Aromawand is tailored to meet a specific need, be it calmness when you’re feeling anxious or stressed, immune support when you’re feeling run down, or something else entirely, her wands can support you through life’s tapestry of challenges and associated emotions, easing your path.
For when there’s a lot going on, she offers a Bespoke Blending service and tailors a blend for your individual needs that will support you through your personal, private challenges.
100% Confidentiality
So whether you seek relaxation, energy, balance or menopause support her wands offer a personalised journey of aromatherapeutic indulgence.
Stress Buster
Immune Support
Menopause Support
Study Buster (for exam revision & nerves ) Travel & Jet Lag Sleep Support Grief Support Bespoke Blends
T:07732 406038 E: Donna@aromaticanswers.com W: www.aromaticanswers.com
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
Aurora Events
Aurora Events crafts exceptional moments with a fleet of fun food options and bespoke mobile bar services. Imagine the joy with our vibrant Fun Food Horsebox, serving up fresh doughnuts, fluffy candy floss, and classic popcorn delights.
Sip and savour from our Mobile Bar, which pours a selection of artisanal beverages, craft cocktails, and speciality coffees, each tailored to the theme and style of your event.
Whether it’s a wedding, corporate function, or local festival, our dedicated team delivers unforgettable experiences with professionalism and a personal touch. With Aurora Events, you’re not just hosting an event; you’re creating memories.
T:07907 101190 E: info@auroraeventshire.uk W: www.auroraeventshire.uk
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Babergh and Mid Suffolk Council’s Economic Development team work with businesses of all sizes across the district. Our work includes supporting businesses to access specialist support, skills and training, grants and funding as well as running town centre development and regeneration programmes.
We will be in attendance to discuss the range of business support on offer, including our grant programmes. We can discuss eligibility criteria and how to apply, and other financial support available throughout Suffolk for businesses who want to grow, diversify, innovate or invest in net zero technology.
If you would like to discuss or find out more information about how we can support your business, please visit us on the day.
T:0300 1234000 E: BMSDCEconomicDevelopment@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk W: www.heartofsuffolk.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 13/12/2023
Central Suffolk Lettings
Central Suffolk Lettings offer a comprehensive, free, private lettings service for landlords across the district. We offer full tenancy management and a cash incentive for every property placed with us.
We have over 100 properties in our portfolio and over 80% of our landlords rated our service as very good or excellent in our 2023 landlord survey. Our rent guarantee scheme provides landlords with guaranteed rent, up to 5 weeks deposit bond, inventory and routine inspections all free of charge.
Our professional, friendly team know how important your property is to you and we care about the service we provide you. We are looking for good quality homes and responsible landlords to work with us. We also have an empty homes and HMO offer.
T:01449 724977 E: landlords@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk W: www.centralsuffolklettings.co.uk
Christies Care
Christies Care have been based in Suffolk for almost 40 years. Specialising in live-in care and currently rated as Outstanding by CQC. Christies Care are proud to now provide hourly care in Suffolk with a new office in Stowmarket.
With our award-winning training, our carers provide a high-level care for adults, supporting those who wish to live at home.
E: Stowmarket@christiescare.com W: www.christiescare.com/hourly-home-care-visits/
Creative Words
There is no doubt that having regular, new content is great for raising your professional profile, engaging with customers and prospects, building your team and expressing who you are and what you do as a business.
But there never seems to be enough time and that’s where Creative Words comes in.
We provide a total content solution, from initial approach to final delivery, writing editing and setting up your content – whether you need words for your website, a regular blog or newsletter, clever marketing funnels or you even want to write a book.
Creative Words – Content Alchemy – Transforming Material into Content Gold
T:01284 774797 E: info@creativewords.cc W: www.creativewords.cc
Drive Alive UK Ltd.
With over three decades of expertise in Driver Risk Management, Drive Alive is a leading authority in aiding businesses to fulfil their Driver Compliance obligations.
T:01379 651044 E: Rachel@drivealive.co.uk W: www.drivealive.co.uk
Dynamic Coach Group
Specialising in growth and transformation, Dynamic Coach Group meets the demand for innovative thinking amid significant changes. Our expertise spans product-to-purpose evolution, brand-to-experience enhancement, and insights-to-operations optimisation.
Through a comprehensive approach encompassing alignment, strategy, culture, and talent, we help businesses synchronise their strategy, culture, and capabilities to nurture high-performing teams. Tailoring solutions across diverse industries, our approach is guided by industry experts intimately familiar with clients’ challenges, steering them toward unique growth opportunities.
Fuelled by a dedicated alignment team, our human-centric approach, enriched by diverse perspectives, delivers unparalleled insights and actionable solutions. Together, we nurture your business growth collaboratively.
T:07493 290043 E: info@dynamiccoach.co.uk W: www.dynamiccoachgroup.co.uk
Ellisons Solicitors
Ellisons Solicitors is one of the oldest, most established and fastest-growing firms in the East of England having been founded over 250 years ago. The firm takes a tremendous amount of pride in its regional roots and in being a local expert.
Ellisons’ exceptional longevity can be attributed to its tradition of proactive, friendly and highly-personalised client service. The firm’s guiding principle is to become a trusted advisor and is very much rooted in a belief that everything should be led by a client’s needs, and motivated by ensuring a client’s absolute satisfaction.
T: 01284 763333 E: Kiri.Nichols@ellisonssolicitors.com W: www.ellisonssolicitors.com
Everyday Leader
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 Leader, we can help you 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@everydayleader.co.uk W: www.everydayleader.co.uk
Evolve Business Solutions (EA) Ltd
Evolve Business Solutions (EA) Ltd supports and manages the in-house printing requirements of companies in and around the country. We specialise in fully managed multi-functional Konica Minolta devices and provide stress-free and cost-effective solutions.
So, what really sets us apart from other managed print service providers?
A personal touch: We believe our phones should be answered in our office, and not in a call centre. Our service visits are planned by someone who is familiar with the area; we don’t need to look on Google Maps to estimate how long it will take us to be with you.
Our training programme: All our service engineers are manufacturer-trained and certified on every product we offer.
Response times: From you calling us, it takes less than four hours for a service engineer to arrive onsite.
A friendly account manager: Every client is assigned a personal account manager. We like to sit down with our clients and discuss what’s best for their business.
T: 01473 372666 E: enquiries@evolve-businesssolutions.co.uk W: www.evolve-businesssolutions.co.uk
F2B Digital
Creators of Exceptional Websites & Apps.
F2B Digital creates websites & apps for exceptional events. We’ve designed and developed websites & mobile apps for the Olympics, Rugby World Cup and FIFA World Cup. We also create bespoke apps and web-based systems for businesses.
F2B Sites (part of F2B Digital) create websites that generate enquiries. Specialising in WordPress websites for B2B companies. We offer care plans to keep your website secure and up-to-date, and optimisation services to generate results. We have particular experience working with manufacturing, consultants, technology, and health & well-being sectors.
Would you like to generate more enquiries or improve efficiency for your business? Please contact our local, friendly and experienced digital agency to discuss how we can help.
T: 01284 365035 E: solutions@f2b.co.uk W: www.f2b.co.uk
FSB
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.
As the leading voice of small businesses and the self-employed, 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 VAT, net zero, supply chain disruptions, energy prices, and poor payment practices.
T:07773 612676michele.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.uk W: 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 has been established for over 40 years and throughout this period we have developed an extensive knowledge of all things print. From business cards to brochures to large-format banners we can help you with it all.
Being a family-run company, we have built a strong team of approachable staff who will all be more than willing and able to help you discuss any plans you have moving forward.
We pride ourselves on our involvement within our local community and are happy to offer free advice and suggestions to help with community projects and events, as well as private jobs.
T:01449 721599 E: enquiries@gippingpress.co.uk W: www.gippingpress.co.uk
Heart of Suffolk Distillery
Established in 2018 by Karen and Martyn Luke, Heart of Suffolk Distillery is a family-owned gem in Bacton, renowned for crafting exquisite London Dry Gins—Betty’s, Rosie’s, and Ivy’s, alongside limited edition liqueurs.
In April 2022, a new era unfolded as Ryan Luke infused the distillery with fresh ideas. May 2023 welcomed Tom as a new partner, amplifying the brand’s vitality.
More than a distillery, it features a local product shop, versatile event space, and the acclaimed Langams Wine Bar. Dedicated to community collaboration, contract distilling, and supporting local businesses, Heart of Suffolk Distillery is an enduring force in the spirits realm, leaving an indelible mark.
T: 07740 597331 E: ryan@heartofsuffolkdistillery.co.uk W: www.heartofsuffolkdistillery.co.uk
Humber Doucy Brewing Company
Humber Doucy Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated brewery based in deepest Suffolk. Founded by a father and son duo, a maltster and a brewer, we make fresh, vegan-friendly beers that celebrate the local ingredients and culture of Suffolk.
They’re meandering, relaxing, and a little bit shady – like an afternoon under oak beams. Or like Humber Doucy Lane, from which we take our name: modern Ipswich houses on one side, the countryside on the other. It’s named for the ‘refreshing shade’ (‘ombre douce’) found there by Napoleonic War prisoners relaxing after their labours.
Or is it? Like a lot of the mardles you’ll hear in a Suffolk pub, that one is … debatable.
T:01449 780151 E: info@humberdoucybrew.co W:www.humberdoucybrew.co
Innovation Labs
Innovation Labs was 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.
Membership provides access to our fast growing coworking and innovation hub network. Suitable for remote workers, freelancers, startups, innovators and scaling businesses. Our unique member network creates extensive business development and collaboration opportunities.
The Innovation Labs 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 3473 3442 E: info@innovationlabsgroup.com W: www.innovationlabsgroup.com
Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association
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 8th May 2024 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
Kicks and Tricks
Kicks and Tricks is a Suffolk-based sports coaching company offering a wide range of sporting opportunities to children, teens and adults. We provide PE and Sports Coaching in schools as well as breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs. Our Ofsted registered Holiday Activity camps run every school holiday across a number of venues. Here, we offer sports, arts and crafts, baking, early years provision and more.
We host a number of sport sessions in the evenings and weekends which are aimed at teens and adults too. The company vision is to be as inclusive, challenging, engaging and fun as possible and our extensive experience over many years ensures we provide quality services for all.
T: 07939 501775 E: info@kicksandtricks.co.uk W: www.kicksandtricks.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