Bring a Friend

ZestHR

Tara runs ZestHR in Basingstoke, giving owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses practical HR help without a retainer: advice, recruitment, audits, training, employee benefits and health and safety. Tara brought three guests along in October: Andrei, Mairead and Anne.

Prime Finish Pros

Andrei is Managing Director of Prime Finish Pros, a painting, decorating and refurbishment company working across Hampshire, Surrey and the surrounding areas. Drylining, wallpapering, wall panelling, bathroom refurbishment and flooring for homeowners, landlords, property managers and developers.

MCH Customs

Mairead is Director of MCH Customs, a customs brokerage near Heathrow handling import and export declarations for goods moving in and out of the UK. She works with freight forwarders, hauliers, manufacturers and importers, as well as private clients who need specialist customs help.

Confidence Reconnect

Anne has spent twenty years in health and social care and now runs Confidence Reconnect, a health, wellbeing and strengths-based coaching practice. She offers wellness checks, one-to-one coaching and professional development, helping people and teams stay well at work and return well after illness.

KaKatja Travel

Katja is an independent travel agent trading as KaKatja Travel, part of InteleTravel. She plans and books holidays, city breaks and bigger trips for individuals, couples and families, taking the legwork out of finding the right destination at the right price.

Starry Nights

Natasha runs Starry Nights, an events décor and sleepover hire business based in Hampshire. Themed sleepover tents and party styling for children’s birthdays, celebrations and special occasions, delivered, set up and collected so the grown-ups can enjoy the day too.

Applewood Care Home, Milkwood Care

Louise is part of the team at Applewood Care Home in Bramley, near Basingstoke, one of eight homes run by Milkwood Care. Applewood is a former farmhouse and Officers’ Mess, now a residential care home with a fully qualified team on hand around the clock.

Applewood Care Home, Milkwood Care

Lisa works alongside Louise at Applewood Care Home, part of Milkwood Care. The home offers residential care in a comfortable, homely setting on Coopers Lane in Bramley, with regular activities and visitors, including, not long ago, a group of alpacas.

Spirit Energy

Alicja looks after business development at Spirit Energy, which has designed and installed solar panels, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses since 2010, with more than 6,000 installations completed, mostly across the South of England.

J.A.G Studio

Jessica runs J.A.G Studio, offering nails and lashes locally. She came along as Alicja’s guest and liked it enough to bring a guest of her own, Olivia, which is exactly how Bring a Friend is meant to work.

ASBN Coaching

Olivia is the founder of ASBN Coaching and came along as Jessica’s guest. Her website is on its way, so for now the best place to find her is Instagram, where she shares what she offers and how to get in touch.

Spotlight UK

Michaela is the founder of Spotlight UK, a Basingstoke charity supporting children and young people facing serious illness, family breakdown or special needs, and the people who care for them. Activities, days out, mentoring and respite that build confidence and friendships.

Prime Assist Virtual Assistance

Chantelle founded Prime Assist Virtual Assistance after twelve years supporting executive teams. She takes the admin off busy owners’ plates: inbox and diary management, social media, bookkeeping, invoicing, data entry and document drafting, so they can get back to running the business.