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Links & partners

We work with an extensive network of tried and trusted partners
so you have a single point of contact.

We're happy to work with your own printers or media buyers,
in whatever way is convenient for you.

And from time to time, we also like to recommend partners
and websites that we believe deserve a moment of your time -
some are for business, some are just for fun.

Accountants – Bankers – Bookkeepers - Builders & Decorators
Business Networking Groups - Cars – Charities – Coaches - Debt Collector
Giving Blood - Driving Tuition - Eye Care - Financial Services - Fun quotes
Gifts - Hair & make-up - Health & Safety - HR Support - Insurance – IT – Legal

London - Music - Office Equipment – Payroll - Personal Trainer - Photography
Plumbing & Heating - PR, Media & Events – Printing - Property & Relocation
Recruitment - Sports Massage Therapy - Telecoms & Phone Systems
Telemarketing- Travel Services - Washing & Cleaning Supplies - Web Development

Either way, just scroll down and enjoy...

The following are people I’ve met in the course of business who have
particularly impressed me, and who I am not only willing, but delighted,
to recommend. If you want more information on any of them,
please call me (Jeremy Silverstone 07710 723532).

All are based in North London/Hertfordshire unless otherwise indicated.

Accountants

Robert Green is THE creative accountant.
He makes Damien Hirst look like a farmer.
Specialises in photographers, models, creatives, artists and writers.
And golf.
robert@greenandpeter.co.uk
www.greenandpeter.co.uk

Simon Levy is your man if you’re looking for
a more proactive firm of accountants.
Especially in Edgware.
simon@jigsol.com
www.jigsol.com

And over in Pinner, Andy da Costa will look after your business,
and add some great ideas.
Andy@hhcpartnership.co.uk
www.hhcpartnership.co.uk

In the St Albans area, I can think of no-one better (or nicer) to look
after you and your money than Kate McNulty at Freeman Baker
kate@freemanbaker.co.uk

But she’s run very close in the niceness race by Howard Wallis,
partner at Gerald Edelman in Whetstone and Harley Street.
hwallis@geraldedelman.com

Banking

For a better bank, contact Jane Palmer at Barclays in Wood Green.
Not only a very knowledgeable banker,
but a great source of good recommendations herself.
jane.palmer@barclays.com

Bookkeeping Services

Shaumit Saglani will save you time, money and stress
with his manual and online tax, payroll and bookkeeping services.
And he’s a Spurs fan.
shaumit@notjustaccounting.co.uk
www.notjustaccounting.co.uk

Building and Decorating

For old-fashioned values and exceptional service, refurbish your office
with the team at CS Hodges & Son Ltd – don’t bodge it, Hodge it!
www.cshodges.co.uk

If you need a splosher, probably the finest and loveliest
painter and decorator in the northern hemisphere is Greg Bradman
greg.bradman1@ntlworld.com

Business Networking Groups

Meet great people and learn to grow your business
at one of the UK’s biggest business networks – BRX
www.brxnet.co.uk

However, if you’re a lady, and can’t do breakfast time,
join one of Rosy Holt’s Athena Network groups,
exclusively for businesspeople with two X chromosomes.
www.theathenanetwork.com

Cars

Hello, John, want a new motor?
If not, get a previously enjoyed one at auction for better value.
Ashley Feldman at BCA is definitely your best bid.
AFeldman@bca-group.com

Charities

The tireless work of the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care team is amazing,
bringing help and advice to sufferers and their carers.
Please give generously.
To find out more visit
www.cherrylodgecancercare.org

Coaching and Mentoring

Joyce Hastings is simply brilliant. She loves cricket.
She talks more sense than an entire Den of Dragons,
and she likes 60s rock music. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?
joyce_hastings@hotmail.co.uk

Debt Collection

If you need to extract funds from a reluctant client,
David Baum is gentler than a baby’s kiss.
But underneath that soft exterior…
www.deanemcollections.co.uk
07802 219752.

Do Something Amazing

Only 6% of UK adults give blood AND IT’S A DISGRACE.
Do it now. Yes, right now.
www.blood.co.uk

Eye Care

Hitchin’s finest optician is Russell Needleman. Well worth the schlap.
russ.n@btconnect.com

On the other hand, some say you should go to Specsavers.
When you’re in Borehamwood, Ronny Shome will show you why.
ronnyshome@hotmail.com

Financial Services

It seems that everyone who’s not an IT consultant or a coach
these days is a financial consultant,
so it’s good to know that there are still some who are genuine professionals,
and really will give you best advice.
I particularly recommend:

Eli Kosiner at Arigal Consulting
eli@arigalconsulting.co.uk
www.arigalconsulting.co.uk

Stuart Ansell at Morgan De Vere
Stuart@morgandevere.co.uk
www.morgandevere.co.uk

David Kuti at St James’s Place
David.Kuti@sjpp.co.uk

David Soulsby at BP Sanders
david.soulsby@bpscl.co.uk

David Walton at Hightree
davidw@hightree.co.uk

Anthony Posner at Hightree
anthonyp@hightree.co.uk

And if you need a Financial Director but can’t afford a full-time one,
Brian Marks is available on a contract basis
brian.jmarks@btopenworld.com
07989 888597

Fun

For great quotes from everyone from Homer Simpson
to Henny Youngman
www.funny2.com

Gifts

It’s delivered like a pizza, in a box like a pizza,
and it’s round like a pizza, cut into slices like a pizza.
BUT IT’S MADE OF CHOCOLATE!!!
Go to this site now and be mouth-watered!
Helen – you’re a genius!
www.gourmetchocolatepizza.co.uk

Hair and Make-up

For private parties to catwalk and movie magic,
contact Hannah Wing at Bellus Femina on 07931 906 409
or contact her via hannah.wing@btinternet.com
info@bellusfemina.co.uk

Health & Safety

The most renowned authority in this field is Rakesh Maharaj,
who runs ARMSA, based in Warrington.
rakesh.maharaj@armsa.co.uk
www.armsa.co.uk

HR Support

Keep your company up to date with all the latest employment law legislation,
and keep your staff happy.
And happy staff means happy customers.
For outsourced professional HR services, contact Cathy Hindes at Slipstream
www.slipstreamhrservices.co.uk
07779 134747

Or for corporate advice, I’d go to
Marjorie Bremner at Berg Kaprow Lewis
Marjorie.Bremner@bkl.co.uk

Insurance

There are so many clowns in insurance, but these people are
knowledgeable, honest and helpful…

Clive Sladen at Churchill
www.churchillins.co.uk
07836 270509

Lee Cohen or Paul Staines at Hamilton Leigh
LeeCohen@hamiltonleigh.com

Halina Fyfe at Herald
halina@heraldinsurance.com
www.heraldinsurance.co.uk

IT Solutions

For a whole new approach (and a much better one) speak to the man
who makes sense of IT, Bhavyan Shah
bhavyan@cloudit-uk.com
www.cloudit-uk.com

And for all your IT maintenance
and the cheapest proper printer cartridges in the UK,
call Marc Jacobs at Teknite.
But be warned… he supports Leeds.
marc@teknite.com

Legal Advice

When it gets serious, my first call is always to Lanny
on 07973 314306
or e-mail him at lanny.silverstone@stepienlake.co.uk
www.stepienlake.co.uk

There are three sides to every argument; if it’s mediation you seek,
try Roger Levitt:
RLevitt@clintons.co.uk

London Stuff

London is, without doubt, the greatest place in the whole planet,
if not the entire solar system.
So get out there.
Enjoy it.
www.walks.com

Recommended at the theatre:
Warhorse, at the New London Theatre - simply amazing.
Jersey Boys Prince Edward Theatre - don’t you dare miss it!
Matilda

Music

Office Equipment

If anyone can save you money on your total ‘cost of ownership’
of printers, copiers, scanners and fax machines, Mark Son can.
Because his are ‘all-in-one multifunctional devices’!
Obvious, really.
MarkSon@iotplc.com

Payroll

Birgitte Karle at DanBaks Payroll Services has a reputation for being
ultra-efficient. It’s certainly supported by her golfing expertise.
dan.baks@btconnect.com

Personal Trainer

He’s mean, but he’s delightful. He’ll put you through hell,
but he’ll make you feel great.
For a brand new you, let Sean Joseph transform you
with his wicked workouts and vibrating plates.
seanjo@air-studio.co.uk

Photography

Your image is his focus - Gary Perlmutter takes family portraits,
does weddings, produces corporate portfolios, and does it in style!
gary@garyperlmutter.com
www.garyperlmutter.com

Or try Tony Honickberg at tony@photostolife.com

Plumbing and Heating

If you have a leak, it’s NTS you seek –
in the form of legendary plumbtologist,
Steve Koffman – a man for whom getting down and dirty
is all part of the fun!
ntslimited@msn.com

And for equally professional advice on your
waterworks and gas problems (ooh er, missus),
call Simon Shoreman:
simon.shoreman@btopenworld.com

PR, Media & Events

Want to get in the papers? Need help with creating a splash?
Putting on a bit of a do? This lady knows her articles from her editorials,
having seen and done it for the some of the UK’s top companies.
Judy De Haan PR & Publicity judydehaan@btinternet.com 07941 228399

Printing

It’s not about just putting ink on paper – these guys know the pitfalls,
and know how to make a bit of print into a work of art
that will have your clients clamouring for whatever it is you sell.

Michael Verby at michael.verby@hotmail.co.uk

Norman Summerfield at SPM: norman@spmprintplus.com

Ivor Rosenthal at Kellmatt: ivor@kellmatt.com

Property

For commercial property, my London expert of choice
is Trevor Granger at Leaver Charles Granger tg@leavercharlesgranger.com

Landlords who want the peace of mind of having a professional inventory
at the start and finish of a tenancy, I can only recommend PiMS.
It’s a superb service, and totally reliable. www.pims-uk.net

Residential property expert Jane Thorne runs
her own agency based in East Barnet,
and no-one gives a more thorough and personal service.
info@janethorne.com

Recruitment

If you’re fed up with giving useless recruitment agents thousands
of pounds for doing nothing, you need to speak to Rachel Bradman.
She’s revolutionising the industry by getter proper results with her
cost-effective online candidate filtering machine.
www.nakedrecruitment.net

Sports Massage Therapy

For exceptional therapy, to get you moving and a-groovin’,
contact Nick on 07767 785010 or via info@ssarm.com
www.ssarm.com

Telecoms and Phone Systems

If you’ve got BT, Alastair Miller can alleviate it, with great savings
on telephone systems and call charges for home and businesses.
info@thetelecomconsultancy.co.uk
www.thetelecomconsultancy.co.uk

Telemarketing

Need to sell your stuff on the phone or make business appointments?
There’s none better than Marie Rollaz, who puts the accent on results.
info@ambertelemarketing.co.uk

Travel Services

Wherever you want to go, fly down to Gina at Beaver Travel
– the UK’s leading independent travel shop, based in Radlett.
Call Gina on 01923 845986 or e-mail gina@beavertravel.com
www.beavertravel.com

Video
Whatever you need, call Julian Coleman on 07740 478720.

Washroom and Workplace Supplies

Brushes, loo rolls, snow shovels, rock salt, car cleaning materials –
you name it, Terry Hall delivers it to you door,
along with his distinctive and endearing smile!
terry@vastsupplies.fsbusiness.co.uk
www.vastsupplies.co.uk

Web Development

David and Ben at Netrix create websites from air and genius,
with every bit of functionality known to man (and woman).
david@netrixinternet.co.uk
www.netrix.co.uk