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Grant Thornton

In the UK, business advisors Grant Thornton is a single partnership able to deliver a uniformly high quality of service from 39 offices. We have 230 partners and 2,700 staff serving nearly 50,000 clients. We are a national firm with extensive local presence.

Grant Thornton offers business advisory services from book keeping to surrogate Financial Directorship services to technology companies throughout the Country.

Grant Thornton's e*tech Service aims to provide technology companies (from cradle to float and beyond) with first class business advice at discounted prices.

In addition to providing seminars on relevant topics, Grant Thornton also hold regular 'surgeries' where companies can obtain a FREE 20 minute business advice consultation.

Quite simply not only do we provide business advice, we act as a 'financial conscience' of the businesses we provide services for.

If you would like to meet with a Grant Thornton Business advisor for a FREE consultation please contact:

gabby.e.burt@gtuk.com | Tel. 01489 864230



IBM

IBM is committed to small businesses and business growth in the Portsmouth region. IBM is a world leader in providing business solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. IBM's partnership with the Solent Enterprise Hub is designed to assist start-up businesses utilise leading edge technology for competitive advantage. IBM will provide consultative advice, training and offer best of breed technology to the Solent Enterprise Hub.

For more information visit IBM's Small Business Centre.



HSBC Bank plc

HSBC provide a range of business support services to assist early stage technology based firms develop, commercialise and exploit their technology.

Regionally appointed specialist Technology Banking Managers provide support and guidance to technology based firms. Services include advice on appropriate sources of finance, support for specialist business needs and introductions to other agencies with value added services.

Tel. 02380 535062 | www.ukbusiness.hsbc.com



Blake Lapthorn Linnell


Blake Lapthorn Linnell is one of the largest regional law firms in the country, with 79 partners and almost 600 staff. We have offices in Southampton, Oxford, Fareham, Portsmouth and London and cover all areas of legal activity, through our departments; Company & Commercial, Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Private Client. Our practice covers all industry sectors and we act for a wide range of commercial clients from small start-up businesses through to multi-nationals and private clients.

We have an experienced team of lawyers who deal with the legal aspects of Intellectual Property ('IP') and IT matters on a day-to-day basis. The team has a reputation for providing constructive and proactive advice and assistance.

For further information on our IP/IT expertise, please contact:

ipit@bllaw.co.uk | www.bllaw.co.uk