List of our 20 Business Members

Atlantic Locksmiths

David Crowther
A local family-run business providing a  24 hour service.  If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself locked out because of lost or broken keys or lock failure, Atlantic Locksmiths are available to get you in with the least possible fuss.  Non-destructive methods of entry are always the first option.

We offer a no obligation security survey to check if your current locks comply to insurance requirements. Supra keysafes are popular with holiday lets as a practical way of getting keys to the tenants. 

We supply and fit several sizes of this quality product. If you need keys cutting we can come to your premises and cut them onsite saving the inconvenience of returning to the shop if they don’t work properly.  A full range of safes are available, supplied and fitted or supply only if preferred. Tel: 01237 472707 or Mobile: 07957 254395
» www.atlanticlocksmiths.co.uk

Haines Watts Accountants

John Edwards
Offering the full range of accounts, audit, taxation and financial planning services. Every client has their own enthusiastic and dedicated team. You'll know them, and more importantly they'll know you, and your business. Tel: 01237 471736
» http://www.hwca.com/accountants-north-devon

Higos Insurance Services Ltd

Claire McArdle
Higos Insurance Services Ltd is one of the leading insurance brokers in the UK, specialising in the provision of general insurance products, ranging from personal lines to commercial.
» www.higos.co.uk

Lloyds TSB

David Baglow (Commercial Business Manager)
Based in North Devon, David can provide commercial business banking services and products.
» www.lloydstsb.com

Minton Sudbrooke

Robert Palmer
Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
I ASSIST BUSINESSES TO PREPARE FOR, AND IF NECESSARY, DEAL WITH ANY CRISIS OR EMERGENCY.
At times of crisis, when other businesses fail, you can survive and even grow.
What greater benefit can I offer your business other than to prepare you for an emergency or crisis that could threaten the delivery of your normal business arrangements, and therefore threaten your survival.  This emergency could include:

• Denial of key personnel through sickness;
• Denial of premises through fire or flood;
• Disruption to utilities, communications or transport (for example loss of electricity).

Remember the old adage: failing to plan is planning to fail.
Do not bury your head in the sand and pretend it will never happen to you, because it may; and if it does, you need to be a step ahead of your competitors.
I offer a FREE, one-hour consultation to discuss how business continuity can make a difference to your business.
Remember: think » plan » prepare » survive
Call 0845 600 2344.
» www.mintonsudbrooke.co.uk
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Morris Shapland Financial Services Ltd

James Buckland
James is a director and mortgage adviser with Morris Shapland Financial Services, a team of Independent advisers based in Bideford. The company was founded 12 years ago, and consists of 5 fully qualified advisers, offering full whole of market advice on all aspects of mortgage borrowing, from residential purchase and remortgages to buy to let and capital raising. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have built with our clients over the years and our extremely high levels of repeat business.  We are pleased to offer a free initial consultation to all new and existing clients.
Tel:01237 422144
» www.morris-shapland.co.uk

Pierpoint Painting and Decorating

All aspects of decoration undertaken. We only use the highest quality paint and are happy to give free estimates. For all your decorating needs, we are at your service.
Tel. 01237 421158

Restart Solutions

Nigel Entwistle
I provide I.T. support, upgrades, advice & troubleshooting with computer systems and wired/wireless networks. Servicing customers across North Devon for 6 years, I often visit same day -  if not same hour – to resolve a crashed or non-booting system, a virus infection, replacing a component or resolving email and internet connection issues.

I can also help you choose the right desktop, laptop or peripheral most cost effective for your needs.
I can install, transfer to, and customise your existing information and software on your new computer, or revive the performance of your current machine. There is now more choice, diversity and value than ever in the I.T.
So if your system is not quite performing as you’d expect… or it won’t work at all – then  RESTART IT – Tel: 07867 942924
» www.restartsolutions.co.uk

Somewhere2travel2

Diane Denney
My name is Diane Denney, I’m the MD of Somewhere2travel2!
Are you looking for a Travel Agent who is very different from all the rest?
Are you looking for “Good old fashioned “service with a modern slant?
Are you looking for something out of the ordinary?
Are you looking for financial security and help 24/7?
Look no further, I believe you have found what you are looking for!
Service is our trademark, coupled with 30 years experience, knowledge
and the independence needed to ensure you get the perfect trip.
Members of ABTA, AITO, ACE & WORLDCHOICE.
We are your professional travel service! Tel: 01271 862626
» www.s2t2.co.uk
» www.someone2travelwith.co.uk

S.R. Furniture

Steve Payne
SR furniture is a family-run business, drawing on 25 years of experience in the design and production of domestic and commercial furniture. As a local business, we pride ourselves on a personal approach to the design and manufacturing of products, working with the customer to tailor their service to accommodate specific requirements. Having heavily invested in the latest advances in relevant technology, we are able to manufacture products of the highest standard at competitive prices.
Tel: 01769 574259   Mob: 0771 059 4962
» www.srfurniture.co.uk

St. James's Place

Jo Gliddon
My name is  Jo Gliddon, and I am a partner with St James’s Place Wealth Management. St James’s Place has been voted the Best Wealth Manager for the last three years within the Financial Services industry. We are a FTSE 250 company with over 80,000 clients. I offer bespoke financial advice in all area of financial planning for individuals, trustees and businesses. I give advice on Financial Protection against risk, and building and preserving capital. I provide personalised, face to face wealth management, advice on building and preserving capital, and protection against financial risk. I have been in the industry for over 30 years, and I have always concentrated on developing long term relationships with my clients. All the advice I give is guaranteed by St. James and I provide access to a carefully selected group of fund managers of outstanding ability to manage my clients’ funds.

I help with improving returns on investments, with simple financial solutions, such as ISA’s, Bonds and Pensions through to more complicated areas such as inheritance tax mitigation or care fees planning. So if you need financial advice you can trust, please contact me on 07870 174147.
» www.sjpp.co.uk/jogliddon

System 4Results™

Andrew Ferrett
The Business Growth System That Transforms Your Business Into A Results Driven Money Making Machine...

System 4Results™ is a proven system with a track record of success across many different industries and sectors since 1994. At the very heart of the system there is a fundamental understanding that there are only three ways to grow any business…Lead Generation, is generating more leads or enquiries for your business. Sales Conversion, is converting a higher proportion of those leads/enquiries into paying customers.  Customer Maximisation, is getting those customers to (ethically) spend more money. When you add in that most small businesses may be active on Lead Generation but almost certainly not on the other two, you can see how easily a business can grow. And when you have more enquiries, a higher conversion rate AND customers spending more you multiply those increases and your profits…

Tel: 01409 220043 Mob: 07920 707472
» www.system4results.co.uk

T.A.W Electrics

Trevor Wright
We are domestic and commercial electricians covering North Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
Tel: 01271 831341  Mob: 07889 110670

Taylors Solicitors

Philip W. Taylor LL.B.
Do you have a legal problem? We will give you a FREE initial consultation (usually half an hour) with one of our trained staff, during which we’ll listen to your questions, consider the legal position and give you advice as to what legal steps can be taken (and the likely cost), completely free of charge and without obligation.
Tel: 01271 812811
» www.taylors-law.co.uk

The Best of Barnstaple

Sarah Escott
Hi I’m Sarah Escott and I run The Best of Barnstaple. Working with the best, local businesses in Barnstaple and the surrounding area, our activities support the marketing aspirations of ambitious and successful businesses with a focus on introducing prospective customers and profitable new business.

At The Best of Barnstaple we use a suite of marketing tools that include testimonial cards, web site feature, event information and blogs, social media exposure, brand awareness and special offers. This activity positions our Business Members as ‘best in breed’ and amplifies the positive effect of word of mouth recommendations as offered by their satisfied customers.

Working in over 300 towns and cities across the UK, The Best of work with over 61,000 businesses and has a 94% retention rate because the positive power of testimonials and personal recommendations helps our Business Members to stand out from the crowd.

Let’s face it, business owners are busy people who know they should be doing more in terms of promoting their business, but lack the time, interest or expertise to take positive action. I’m passionate about helping local companies become more successful and The Best of Barnstaple represents a cost effective route to marketing success.
Tel: 01769 560191
» www.thebestof.co.uk/barnstaple
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The Works M&B

Chris Macrae and Sebastien Bureau
We are a modern, forward thinking, customer-focused company that specialises in providing a complete solution for all your plumbing and heating needs.

Our professionally qualified workforce can take your ideas from concept, through design to implementation. From simple repairs, refurbished kitchens and bathrooms, and everything in between, our one-stop-shop approach will handle every detail. With the increasing shift towards renewable energy we are also fully up-to-date with the latest developments in green technology, and we can offer and advise on a comprehensive range of new energy efficient technologies for both the home and workplace. Tel: 01271 828077
» www.theworksmb.com

 

VK Colourworks Interior Design

Vicky Wilkins and Karley Fricker
VK Colourworks Ltd specialise in inspirational and spirited interiors, whether they be contemporary or traditional, or an eclectic mix of both.   

The company has two directors, Vicky Wilkins and Karley Fricker.  Vicky studied Interior Design and Specialised Paint Effects.  Karley has a degree in Architecture and qualifications in Spatial Design and Construction.  

We specialise in commercial interiors, including hotel and holiday home design.  Our service covers office and reception planning to restaurant, and salon design. We have a vast array of samples for flooring, furniture, wall coverings and soft furnishings.

Great emphasis is placed on understanding our clients' needs before arriving at design solutions which often surpass expectations. Tel: 01271 863361
» www.vkcolourworks.com 
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Webworld-uk

John and Rebecca McLaughlin-Mills
Established in 1998, Webworld-uk specialise in web site design. Whether you are looking for a new web site for the first time, need a revamp of your current site, require hosting for your existing site - we can accommodate your requirements.  Our full range of services include:

• Web site design and development
• eCommerce and eBusiness solutions
• eNewsletters and email marketing
• Content management software
• Database and software development
• Corporate dvd production and online/web video production
• Content writing and editing
• Web site management and administration

We will provide a personal service from initial consultation to completion. Tel: 0845 2255933
» www.webworld-uk.com
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WHS Flooring

Rick and Dan Staskiewicz
Family run business supplying and fitting quality and specialist flooring to both domestic properties and commercial buildings.We are also trained specialist in supplying and installing safety flooring for public buildings, healthcare industry as well as private customers. Tel: 01769 540225 or Mobile: 07771 544650
» www.whsflooring.co.uk

 

YoYo Cleaning Company

David Ratcliffe
The Yoyo Cleaning Company runs a team of trained and seasoned cleaning professionals dedicated to maintaining clean and healthy living and working environments for their clients and their customers through sensible and environmentally friendly cleaning methods.

We clean a wide range of commercial and industrial premises, as well as domestic properties and their staff are trained to NVQ Level 2 and 4 standards. We now have three divisions:

• Industrial/Commercial,
• Public Sector
• Domestic

YoYo Cleaning Company can deal with all your cleaning needs. Tel: 01237 424 921