BUSINESS REPORT BIG SCREEN IS A SUMMER SMASH


A team of AV specialists for events, conferences and exhibitions has seen its business grow this year. Ellievision AV has had great


success with outdoor cinema hire thanks to the latest hi- resolution LED screens which enable both indoor and outdoor use at night and during the day. The firm’s


we don’t have to wait until it gets dark – we can show films and broadcasts all day long. “We’ve also been doing a lot of


‘WE CAN SHOW FILMS AND


screens were used to showcase the tennis at My Cinema in Fred Roche Gardens this summer and have become a favourite with organisations looking to showcase summer films. Director Heather Irving said: “Our


outdoor cinema offering has been really successful. “We were delighted to showcase


the tennis at Fred Roche Gardens. The organisers wanted people to be able to watch it during their lunchbreaks and because we use LED screens rather than a projector


Henry Lowe


BROADCASTS ALL DAY LONG’


work with organisations looking to generate additional revenue, whether it’s a PTA or charity. With our LED screens they can show films earlier in the day if they want to and can show more films which means they can make more money. “It’s also taking us


into new areas of business. For example, we attended The Glamping


Show for the first time to tap into the use of outdoor cinema in that market with many landowners also looking for additional new revenue streams.” Cinema screens can be hired for


a day, a week or even a month and the firm operates across the UK.


Visit: www.ellievisionav.co.uk Jo Upshall


HSBC UK SUPPORTS SMES THROUGH FUND


HSBC UK has launched a £250m lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. The Milton Keynes and Northants Fund is part of a wider £14bn fund


PROMOTIONS WILL STRENGTHEN TEAM


Mercer & Hole has appointed two new partners to further strengthen the firm’s tax, audit and business advisory services. Henry Lowe has been promoted


to private client partner. Henry joined Mercer & Hole as a trainee in 2010 and is a chartered tax adviser. Henry has developed strong relationships with both UK and international clients. He also has close links with family law firms and often provides advice in divorce cases. Jo Upshall has been promoted to


audit and business advisory partner. Jo has experience of managing a varied portfolio of business clients. Jo has gained much experience in the manufacturing and construction sectors, as well as in advising UK subsidiaries of overseas companies. Managing partner Paul Maberly


said: “Nothing makes me prouder than when our homegrown talent


becomes partner at Mercer & Hole. The promotion of Henry and Jo is a reflection of our strength in cross service expertise across both individuals and business.” Mercer & Hole has a strong track


record of promoting from within and this is intrinsically linked to the top 40 accountancy firm’s commitment to provide its clients with continuity and exceptional client service levels. Paul added: “The recent


appointments send out a strong message to our apprentices and trainees; both Henry and Jo bring to life the prospect of a highly rewarding career at Mercer & Hole.” This latest development takes


Mercer & Hole to a 23-partner firm, with just over 200 employees, operating across four UK offices and part of an international alliance, TIAG (The International Accounting Group).


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for SMEs across the UK. Since launching the SME Fund in 2014, HSBC has committed more than £60bn to UK SMEs as part of its commitment to help British businesses innovate, evolve and grow. The HSBC UK 2019 Fund includes increased ring-fenced pots for


international businesses and for the agriculture sector. The allocation for international business has been doubled to £2bn to help companies grow overseas, while the agriculture pot has increased to £1bn from £300m last year. Martin Hanson, regional


‘THIS FUND


IS ALL ABOUT HELPING


director for Business Banking in the Midlands said: “The launch of this year’s fund shows our commitment to support the growth aspirations of SMEs across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. “This fund is all about helping businesses to


BUSINESSES TO TAKE NEW


OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW’


take new opportunities to grow and we want to reassure them that we’re here to help them achieve their goals.” Amanda Murphy, head of Commercial Banking at HSBC UK, added:


“Our SME Fund will help companies seize new opportunities for growth at home and overseas.”


• Businesses from across Milton Keynes recently attended a seminar designed to help them get ready for a new trading environment which was organised by HSBC, the British Chambers of Commerce, Milton Keynes Chamber and its sister Chamber in Northamptonshire. HSBC offered practical advice to help businesses to get ready for trading internationally in the future.


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