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thebestof.co.uk/aldershotandfarnborough Update November 2013
Offer of the Month
Save £120 with TrainForwardTrainForward have trained over 3000 students since launching in 2007. The trainers are recognised as some of the best in the industry, bringing real-life experience to their courses which range from security services such as door supervisors"�Órst aid, food hygiene, health and safety"�Óre safety and more.
TrainForward are offering a free place on one of their courses in health and safety, food safety"�Óre awareness or emergenco�Órst aid when 10 employees are booked onto the course.
Give Anya a call on 01252 352328 and quote thebestof!
John
The People Behind The BusinessMichael Gilliam - Disposables DirectDisposables Direct are one of Surrey &
Hampshire’s leading suppliers of professional and
domestic cleaning equipment and consumables
along with a growing range of catering cleaning
products together with dry goods.
Michael says that they pride themselves on the service
So what does the man behind the business really think…What do you love most in life?
Great question, boring answer I’m afraid. Family, friends and work, I’d normally include golf in that too but after the round I played yesterday I don’t love it and it doesn’t love me!What sort of training did you have before starting
your business?
Very little actual training but lots and lots of learning on the job; I was lucky enough to work with some great people and they were generous with their support and advice, something I really try to be with my team now.What wekbZ�?�ÓdZ�_d�your fridge right now?
lot of fresh vegetables and meat (and maybe the odd bottle of beer!)What advice would you give someone who wants to setup their own business?
Do your research and when you think you’ve done enough do a bit more.Which local shop could you not live without?
I work with lots of local shops and pubs so I couldn’t possibly pick a favourite, I love them all equally!Who is the most interesting person you have met?
The Production Manager at Land Rover in Solihull; for a petrol head like myself I hung on his every word as he guided me round the plant. Unfortunately they didn’t give out free samples at the end of the tour.What makes your business the best?
Attention to detail, great prices and the 100% commitment to customer service. The customer is and always will be King.If HollyweeZ�cWZ[�W�Óbc�of your life who would you like to
see play your part?
Will Ferrell or Viggo Mortensen obviously
If I assembled 10 of your clients in a room and asked them
about you, what would they say?
Where’s Michael?I guess we kind of asked for that one! Although to be honest, with
10 people in and not seeing Michael amongst them are pretty low!Michael can be reached on 01252 718899 or via www.disposablesdirectltd.com
It couldbe you!
thebestof.co.uk/aldershotandfarnborough Update November 2013
Rob Fryer gets involved with local community projectsPAW Design have been working
closely with The Community Matters Partnership (CMP) recently, helping them build
their brand. Both PAW Design
and CMP are highly valued
members of thebestof Aldershot
and Farnborough and it’s great
to see them working together.
Children from Footsteps Day Nursery visit Woods ButchersWhen Sarah at Footsteps Day Nursery was
thinking about ways in which the nursery
could engage with the local community, she
spoke with Rob from Woods Butchers and
arranged for the children to spend some time
at the North Camp shop making sausages. The
children had a fantastic time and were made to
feel particularly welcome by Rob and his team.
Working Well...“Share your
John know what
are workingfor you.”
At thebestof Aldershot and Farnborough we are on the lookout
for other great members.
This month we are looking for....
• Electricians
• Florists
• Indian Restaurants
If you know a businesi�j^Wj�Óts the bill
please contact the team...
01252 217 101
The bestof MINI just got better, thanks to Reade Signs!We’ve been busy ourselves this month, not
least with the rewrapping of our ‘bestof MINI’.
Reade Signs have done a simply amazing job on
the wrap and even allowed us to unveil the new
design during our own regional bestof meeting
earlier this month (which was hosted at Barons BMW & MINI Farnborough). On behalf of all of the
wonderful
businesses
featured on the
MINI, a massive
thank-you to
Andy and his
team at Reade
Signs.
We’re consistently uncovering hidden gems. Say a big hello to this months stars.
Meet some of our
membersGive them
Amazing Baby CreationsSheryl creates pretty and practical handmade gifts for new mums including gorgeous nappy cakes, baby clothing bouquets, sock cupcakes and amazing keepsakes.
Call: 07593 934327
Phoenix Coaching & DevelopmentRichard offers tailored life and career coaching as well as support, training and development to help people enhance their lives by making the most of untapped potential.
Call: 01252 494149
Footsteps Day NurserySarah and her team at Footsteps Day Nursery offer a spacious, vibrant and caring environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years of age.
Call: 01252 511655
Abigail Louise PhotographyAbi’s style is informal and friendly, encouraging her subjects to be at ease and appear natural. Abi injects interest into her photographs with clever use of unusual camera angles and techniques.
Call: 07766 142853
Train Forward LtdBased in Aldershot, TrainForward Ltd is a leading supplier of licence-linked gkWb_Ócations, providing training & development courses for security services such as door supervisors"�Órst aid, food hygiene, health & safety"�Óre safety and more.
Call: 01252 352328
Disposables DirectLocal family run business, Disposables Direct has over 25 years experience in the cleaning industry and are the leading stockists of janitorial supplies, cleaning materials and disposable catering products.
Call: 01252 718899
Beds n FurnitureSam and Vamsi at Beds n Furniture provide a range of beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture at unbeatable prices. They offer a friendly, knowledgeable service that only a true family run business can offer.
Call: 01252 329085
Direct Cleaning ServicesMichael and his team are a well established, success\kb�Óhc�of commercial and ofÓce cleaners, rightfully proud of their high quality approach to their business and clients.
Call: 01252 718884
thebestof.co.uk/aldershotandfarnborough Update November 2013
Our aim is to provide
the best businesses
in Aldershot and
Farnborough with a
world classmarketing service.We’ll raise your proÓbe, connect you to new contacts and customers - and maximise your business potential.
We really do care about every one of our Business Members and we are there every step of the way to ensure that thebestof works for you.
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Thebestof Aldershot and Farnborough is run by John & Carly Baker
Here at thebestof it’s our job to bring trusted businesses and the community together.
Every business we feature has been checked out by us AND recommended by other local people, so you can use them with conÓZ[dce knowing they truly are one of the best at what they do.
Call Us: 01252 217 101Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
Strengthening Local
Connections
Our latest networking event, Depth Business Networking, is being run in conjunction with Barons Farnborough, The Village Hotel and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. A slightly more structured affair than our evening sessions, these are must-attend events.
Join us on the first Friday of every month from 12.30-2.30pm.
Reade All About It!
Come and join us at our next evening networking event on November 21st at Reade Signs in Aldershot. There will be lots going on at this one (it’s going to be great!) but places are limited so call Carly today on 01252 217 101 to book your spot (runs from 6-8pm).
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