Member Profiles
EFBG CHAIR:
Sarah Oliver
So Studios
SO Studio’s is a family business, run by Sarah and Taylan Oliver in the heart of Epping High Street. Our Photography Studio offers a wide range of services, from photography and film to photobooths. The Studio is perfect for family portraits, pet photography, headshots and a great space for our product photography work. When it comes to children (from bump, birth to newborn), we are here to capture it all. We love celebrating 1st Birthdays with cake smashes and providing themed photo shoots for the older children.
EFBG VICE CHAIR:
Sarah Brand
Operations Consultant
Let the OpsWiz help you to plug the operational gaps in your business! My mission is to bring simple but effective business management strategies and operational excellence to the growing community of micro-business owners. Empowering them to refine and enhance their working practices, reducing inefficient time-consuming tasks with systems automation and efficient processes allowing them to focus on their business and personal goals. With a continuous improvement mindset; specialising in business analysis, process and procedure development, implementation and adoption, systems management and automation, OpsWiz has the knowledge and experience to enable lasting operational change.
Martyn Halls
Crawford Dean Wealth Management
As part of the team at Crawford Dean Wealth Management, Martyn advises on a wide range of areas such as investments, pensions, protection, Inheritance Tax, care fees and later life planning. His experience allows him to deliver a rounded and holistic approach to advising his clients. Helping people to build their plan, achieve their goals and aspirations, using his 20 years of experience.
James Horgan
Heritage Mortgages
A friendly, approachable and reliable mortgage and protection adviser who can help to remove your stress and save you time in achieving the finance needed for your dream home. Whether you are employed or self-employed, buying your first home, remortgaging or taking the next step on the ladder, I provide a personalised service to ensure that you are in the best position to make it easy for a lender to say yes! I have a proven process that starts from our first meeting and continues right through to completion. However, our relationship does not end at that point. The advice process is lifelong. This commitment makes me accountable to you so you can be confident that the advice I give is suitable for the long term. Now all you need to do is find the home. Leave the rest up to me.
Arhon Ankhkara
Consider Local
Consider Local provide website design and a range of tools to ensure that your website will be found, particularly for local based searches. All our websites are responsive, which means that your website will automatically adapt for mobile devices and will rank higher than other websites. Helping your website get found: SEO - Every website we produce comes with a range of behind the scenes tweaking to make sure search engines can read your website efficiently. The majority of the time, this work will make sure your website is number 1 on Google for your company name (assuming your name is not too general e.g. The Local Plumber). For more competitive markets, we also offer advanced SEO to give your company that extra push. For those businesses that require instant results, we offer Google Pay Per Click campaign setup and management.
Sukhvinder Pabial
The Epping Connection
The Epping Connection is Epping’s first coworking space. A creative, friendly and inclusive space, where we’re building a community of local business professionals, and providing a space to grow your business. We have hot desks, meeting rooms, solo workspaces for flexible use. Our venue can also be used for networking purposes and events.
Fiona Sagoo
FGS Accountancy
& Taxation Ltd
FGS Accountancy is run by Fiona Sagoo, a chartered accountant. Fiona has over 20 year's experience advising businesses and individuals on their accounts and tax affairs. Rates are reasonable and a friendly and professional service is provided.
Nicola Grace
EW Grace Glace
We are an established company of glass merchants with a wealth of experience and invaluable knowledge. Since we opened our doors in 1975, we have provided unrivalled customer service, workmanship and first-class products throughout Essex, London and beyond. From replacing a single window through to a complete installation and associated building works for a conservatory, our approach is friendly, flexible and highly professional.
Malcolm Morrison
Abbey Print consultancy
We are a design,print and mailing management company. We work with many business sectors, building and construction,holiday and leisure Charities to name a few. We have over 40 years of experience in supplying our customers with their marketing collateral giving them piece of mind knowing they will get their projects supplied on time and on budget. Our website www.abbeyprintconsultancy.com will give you more information, show you testimonials given and some of our loyal customers, it also has useful information on why mailings and door drops are a low priced marking platform giving good returns
Billy Harrison
Couturiosity Bespoke Bridal & Evening Wear
Couturiosity is a Essex based bridal and evening wear brand. At Couturiosity we love working with brides and clients to create bespoke made to measure gowns that capture and reflect their individual personalities for their big day or that special event. All of our pieces are handmade by our designer with love in our studio with the highest level of craftsmanship. From hand beaded pieces and dramatic tulle ball gowns to tailored satin silhouettes, our designer can work with you to create a truly unique and sentimental dress. We love to tell the stories of our clients and allow our pieces to become part of their journey, whether it be a ball gown for a special occasion, the perfect wedding gown to see a bride move into the next chapter of her life or a made to measure dress for a fabulous Mother of the bride.
Jacqueline Rees
BLT Catering
BLT Catering is a family run business in Essex. We cater for weddings, birthday parties, business meetings & corporate parties. Our catering services include buffets, sit down meals, BBQ garden parties & corporate events.
Gary Kessock-Philip
GKP Legal & Wealth
Specialist in writing Wills with or without Trusts, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, creating Trusts to protect assets, providing prepaid funeral plans and dealing with Probate or Letters of Administration.
Matthew Southgate
39D Services Limited
The go-to IT support business in Essex and Hertfordshire for businesses who care about productivity, profitability, cybersecurity and legal compliance We provide bespoke, technical expertise so you can concentrate on growing your business We provide reactive and consistent customer support via our locally based team 24/7 in Northweald. Support for Office 365, Windows, Business Broadband and VoIP Phones
June Peachey
North Weald Village Life
Every issue of the A4 sized North Weald Village Life magazine includes local content, events, news, letters, photos and regular contributions from local people. There is a minimum of 50% editorial in every issue, ensuring they are interesting and retainable. It is published monthly in print and digital format. We also have an accompanying website and active Facebook group.
Laura King
Neil King
I started my property career as a teenager with a weekend job at Bairstow Eves. I moved into New Home sales then back into estate agency with several large companies and trained as an IFA whilst working at the Woolwich (now Barclays). I met my husband at Land & Co. in the 90's, he progressed through to Head of South East sales for Halifax Property Services while I stayed at home with our then young children. In 2001 we decided to start our own business and now run 2 branches covering East London through to Epping with our fantastic team.
Cordelia Okosun
Independent Mary Kay Sales Director
As an independent beauty consultant, I offer free complimentary facial ,makeover, beauty/ skincare advice in groups or on one to one basis with no obligation to buy and would value opinions on the Mary Kay products. This will provide an opportunity to experience these products which are back by 100% satisfaction and money back grantee. You can request for free samples to try before you buy. As my customer, you can create your ideal beauty experience. I offer personalised service that fits you. Just tell me if you’d like a one-on-one consultation, a party with friends, a virtual party, makeup tips, skin care advice or free samples. The Mary Kay business opportunity is available if you wish to join as a beauty consultant. You can shop online from my website or order by e-mail or phone. I would love to help you with any of your beauty needs
Farah Naz
Barretts Law
Farah is a Partner and Head of Family at Barretts Law, which has offices in Buckhurst HIll, Wanstead, Loughton and Hornchurch. She has been recognised as being a 'Rising Star' by the Legal 500 and is an accredited member of Legal 500. Farah recognises that changing family dynamics require a flexible and commercial approach, with early intervention and the use of alternative dispute resolution methods being key. Farah specialises in representing clients in a broad range of private family matters which include divorce proceedings, high net worth financial proceedings and international assets.
EFBG SUB:
Jaine Alderson
AbFabFit Club
I own & operate 2 physical ladies only gyms, one in Harlow/Epping - plus another in Waltham Abbey plus online with a target to get more gyms open next year & franchising in the future. Bishops Stortford is on my radar. Starting my business 2 half years ago transitioning from being a school teacher - I now have 14 staff and 400 members! We offer a unique solution designed to empower mature women to create lasting lifelong changes to their mind, body & health. This is within a non-judgemental, fun environment surrounded by a community of like-minded, caring and supportive ladies, members have the ability, drive & motivation to make the changes they want to see in their lives. With an extensive range of resources plus NEW 1-1 app based check-ins nutritional support and guidance ladies enjoy changing their lifestyle habits to a much fitter, healthier & happier one.
EFBG SUB:
Abbie Akinfenwa
Pink Spaghetti PA Services
We are a team of virtual assistants helping business owners save time, stress and thrive by doing those tasks they do not like to do, know how to do or have enough time to do. We help with email and diary management, social media, research, newsletters and a myriad of tasks. You can have pay as you go or a retainer. Whatever works for you.
EFBG SUB:
David Robson
Mark Bates Ltd.
Focus HR aren’t just your typical HR Support service, our packages are tailored to your needs with extra features including an Employee Benefits program, Employee Assistance Programme & Private GP Access. Most companies wait until issues arise before arranging support for their HR needs, leading to poor morale, high turnover of staff and decreased income. Our holistic approach including an Employee Assistance program and benefits platform makes for a much happier and productive workforce. We take care of everything from documents to contracts, allowing you the freedom to FOCUS on what you do best. Not convinced…? Claim a FREE 30 minute consultation where we can FOCUS on your needs and build a package that is right for you.