New HQ for expanding technology company

A growing high-tech firm specialising in creating loadbalancing hardware and software has purchased a new £1.4m global corporate headquarters at Compass House, Portsmouth. Loadbalancer.org recently completed the move from the Portsmouth Technopole and founder and managing director Malcolm Turnbull is pleased with how the relocation has progressed. He said: “There are always a few problems when moving to a new … Read More

Could crash of British government website have been avoided?

The importance of investing in your company or organisation’s IT infrastructure has been underlined by the high-profile crash of a British government website. Unprecedented demand to register to vote in the EU referendum, being held in the UK on June 23rd, resulted in frustration for tens of thousands of people as they tried in vain to apply online before the … Read More

Snap happy – The benefits of Instagram for small businesses

With 500 million users worldwide and counting, and 300m of those daily users, it’s surprising that more businesses have not turned to Instagram to showcase their products with pictures. Increasingly there is a place for digital imagery to help grow the profile of small businesses, with the battle to create visual content becoming more significant than ever before. There is no … Read More

Signing surge for new offices scheme

A new development of timber-and-glass offices in south-west Hampshire is close to calling full house on sales and lettings even before construction ends. Commercial demand for phase three of the Glasshouse Studios, on the outskirts of Fordingbridge, has already seen 10 out of the 12 units pre-let or sold. Comprising two separate terraced buildings, with six self-contained offices in each, the … Read More

Law firm urges public to protect estates

  The death of pop legend Prince has raised the thorny issue of whether enough people in Hampshire are providing for their loved ones after their death. Official figures show that six out of 10 of us die without leaving a will, causing confusion and distress to families. Tim Gamester, a wills specialist at Biscoes in Hampshire said: “The high-profile … Read More

Cleaning company polishes up expertise

A company which specialises in commercial, industrial cleaning and maintenance has appointed a marketing officer as part of an expansion drive. Cleaning Operations UK, based near Fareham in Hampshire and run by owner Luzia Holloway, welcomes Louise Coe to the 100-strong team. She said: “Cleaning Operations works with scores of businesses across the UK and is looking to promote its … Read More