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BPS Connect is able to provide the matching services it provides to its clients through the contributions and efforts of our carefully selected and highly valued sponsors. Having regard to the nature of assistance typically sought by young and growing businesses alike, we have chosen one in each functional area to introduce to our clients.
Should you wish to approach any of our sponsors to enquire about their products or services we have added a link to their respective site below.
We would like to thank:
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For corporate banking services...Allied Irish Bank (GB)
Allied Irish Bank (GB) provides banking services to mid-corporate businesses and organisations through a branch network across the country. We serve the needs of clients from a wide range of industry sectors, including the professions, environmental services, healthcare, education, hotels, leisure, property, public sector and charitable organisations.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our service and it is for this reason that we have been voted ‘Britain’s Best Business Bank’ by the Forum of Private Business, every time since 1994. This biennial survey looks at the relationship between businesses and their banks, in particular the quality of their people and their operational efficiency. The Bank has proved best in both categories.
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For your Intellectual Property requirements...IP21
ip21’s goal is simple: to help companies achieve their business objectives by the effective use of intellectual property rights.
We offer the full range of services expected from a leading patent and
Trade mark firm, plus additional commercial and design services.
Patent, Trademark and Design Right services
Design innovation support consultancy
These services are delivered in a straightforward and comprehensible manner designed to help clients understand and extract the maximum protection and benefit from their intellectual property assets.
Uniquely, all of the processes are fully quoted in advance to enable clients to budget for on-going expenditure.
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For insurance needs...James Hallam
Established for over 25 years, James Hallam specialise in offering insurance and risk management solutions which provide flexibility to cater for your growing business.
We act for a wide range of corporate and ‘not for profit’ organisations and with specialist divisions in Professional Indemnity, Technology, Media , Entertainment, Private Clients, Financial Services, Schemes, Tour Operators and Travel Agents, we have the expertise to look after all your insurance needs. We value pro-activity and provide highly personal service where creativity and quality are critical.
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For angel investment...London Business Angels
For the last 25 years London Business Angels has been facilitating investment into early stage businesses within the UK.
Since 2000 The London Business Angel network has invested in more than 115 companies, amounting to over £18 million in funding.
The network comprises an exclusive and experienced membership of 178 influential business leaders from the south of England, offering a total of £50m available for investment.
Typically the network raises in excess of £4m of new equity annually for early growth, small and medium sized enterprises seeking growth capital between £100,000 and £750,000. London Business Angels also work in association with London Seed Capital, a co-investment fund.
London Business Angels has won "The Investor All Stars Private Equity Network of The Year" award for the last two years and The European Business Angel Network award for most promising exit in 2006 and 2007.
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For technology and IT solutions...Oracle
Oracle (NasdaqGS: ORCL), the world’s largest enterprise software company, announced the Oracle Emerging Partner Programme in June this year to help emerging UK technology companies who are seeking to take advantage of Web 2.0 to commercialise second generation Internet-enabled products and services. Oracle has established a dedicated team to provide a simple, practical process to engage with these companies collaborating with them to understand how its products, services and the Oracle PartnerNetwork can meet their individual requirements.
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For legal advice and services...Rooks Rider Solicitors
Understanding your world...
Rooks Rider is a law firm that specializes in helping developing businesses through each stage of their growth. We offer specialist legal services for corporate and commercial requirements aswell as a full range of support services, such as Employment work, Dispute Resolution advice, Commercial Property and tax planning services. We also offer executives a full range of Private Client legal work to protect their individual interests.
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For accountancy and audit services...Wellers
Integral to your business
Accountancy is more than
Numbers
It’s about giving you fresh opportunities to grow your business, adding tangible value and vital management information that keeps you in control of your decisions.
You recognise that you need a financial business partner that works with you to achieve sustainable business growth and making your commercial aspirations a reality.
We have all of the experience you need to turn your business challenges into business opportunities.
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