Page 66 • The HERALD • 12th September 2024 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v ASK A PROFESSIONAL BRYANT & CO Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers We provide a wide range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships and limited companies. We specialise in working with family owned businesses, providing guidance and advice as appropriate. Our services include: • Annual Accounts • Bookkeeping • VAT • Payroll and CIS • Personal and Corporate Tax Returns • Management Accounts • Business Advice • We also provide training on the use of Sage and Quickbooks, and the implementation of computerised and manual accounting systems. • Meetings can be arranged to suit your needs, including evenings and weekends if more convenient to you. • The initial meeting is free of charge, regardless of the length of time, as we believe it is important to develop a good working relationship from the outset. • All fees are agreed in advance of any work being undertaken. Please call Peter or Lisa on 023 8089 4982 to arrange a meeting to discuss your business needs. You can also contact Peter on 07976 808969, or email us at info@bryantandcompany.co.uk Have a look at our website www.bryantandcompany.co.uk for a fuller understanding of our business. Local IT firm shortlisted in Three Categories at South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards Totton-based proactive managed IT services company, Aura Technology, has been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards: South Coast Tech Company of the Year, Tech Employer of the Year and Tech SME of the Year. e highly respected South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards programme celebrates the best in technology and innovation, recognising the people behind the businesses in the South Coast region. Tim Walker, Managing Director of Aura Technology, said: “We are thrilled to be listed in not just one but three categories at these prestigious awards. The South Coast is a thriving area for technology and innovation, and we know we are up against some stiff competition. When we set up Aura in 2017, our focus was to design bespoke solutions and services that are aligned to our clients’ business objectives and that is still our focus today. We believe it is this strategic approach that sets us apart.” e award winners will be announced on Thursday 3rd October at the Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl, in a ceremony that celebrates the region’s best tech talent. e evening will be hosted by comedian Cally Beaton, whose un inching, acerbic and intelligent brand of comedy has made her a rm favourite with Comedy Central. Her television appearances include being a regular panellist on BBC2’s QI and e Apprentice: You’re Fired. Aura Technology has been shortlisted for 3 awards UPCOMING OAKHAVEN BUSINESS CLUB NETWORKING EVENTS Oakhaven Business Club runs regular networking events with local businesses across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton. Businesses can pay-as-you-go per person per session, or become an annual member for £250 with additional bene ts. Upcoming events: Tuesday 8th October, 9.30am- 11.30am, New Forest Walk & Work, a 1 hour walk from Oakhaven Hospice followed by tea/co ee & cake (£15pp). Networking Gin Tasting, Tuesday 22nd October, 5pm-7pm, learn all about New Forest Distillery, 820 Spirits, including a gin tasting and speciality OAKtober cocktail, (£25pp). Thursday 14th November, 12noon– 2pm, join a networking lunch at e Stag in Lyndhust, with guest speaker Kirsty Gray, who will talk about apprenticeships (£15pp). For more information about how to join the Oakhaven Business Club or to book a space for one of the networking events please visit: www. oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhavenbusiness-club
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