OUR RECOMMENDED ASSOCIATES. HERTS AND LONDON. MARKETING SERVICES.
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
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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
Nurul Alam of Alam & Alam in St Albans/Hatfield
will save you tax.
01707 258656
www.alamandalam.co.uk
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 Edgware-based firm of accountants
specialising in recruitment.
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
But he’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
And don’t forget Marin Simunic,
the best builder in the world, and the nicest guy.
07888 050083
Business Networking Groups
Meet great people and learn to grow your business
at one of the UK’s best 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
If you want networking in Hatfield, call me to discuss a visit
to the excellent Verulam group.
And on Friday mornings, you can’t beat the MJT breakfast
at Friday Business at the Watford Indoor Bowls Club.
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
And if you need to get yours repaired, there’s no better man for the job
that Stuart Case at PitStop in Welwyn
info@pitstopwelwyn.co.uk
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
And Michael McGrath at the Muscle Help Foundation (www.musclehelp.com)
is an incredible inspiration, raising funds for wish fulfilment
(or ‘Muscle Dreams’) for kids with muscular dystrophy.
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
Although if you’re anywhere near Watford,
Tania Clarke will help you make the changes you want in your life.
And she’s lovely too!
hello@taniaclarke.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:
David Walton at Hightree
davidw@hightree.co.uk
Anthony Posner at Hightree
anthonyp@hightree.co.uk
Dominic Basilea at Aqua Wealth Management in St Albans
dom@aquawm.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
Also recommended:
www.buyagift.co.uk
www.funkyleisure.co.uk
www.goodgifts.org
www.iwantoneofthose.com
www.prezzybox.com
www.firebox.com
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
Michael Morgan at Safety Action Services is also a true expert,
and a lovely fella.
Michael@safetyaction.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 Lorraine Clark at Conspectus
lorraineclark@conspectuslimited.com
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
Dimitar Petkov at Herald
dimitar@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
Or try Ian Howarth at Nixuss…
info@nixuss.co.uk
And for all your IT maintenance
and amongst 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
The Book of Mormon
Music
Sign up now for the world’s greatest cultural event, bar none.
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
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
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
Or James Ward at
james@jameswardphotography.co.uk
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
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
Ivor Rosenthal at Kellmatt: ivor@kellmatt.com
Julie Beeton julie@image-ry.co.uk
And, of course, Guy Keen at Mail Boxes Etc in Luton info@mbeluton.co.uk
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
For other sales and letting in Herts, Glenn Smith at Imagine
also gives brilliant service glenn.smith@imagine-group.co.uk
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
Although if it’s for the property/construction industry, Nick is your man.
Contact me for his details.
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
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
And check out Jonathan Silverman too for strategic direct marketing.
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
Dan Orchard at 3internet is fab too.
dan@3internet.com
As is Dan Webster of Webster Internet
Daniel.Webster@websterinternet.co.uk
