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1towatch

May 29th, 2008
1towatch

Reading, Berkshire ~ Aerial & Satellite Services
Aerial and satellite installation, repair and maintenance

About us:

Specialist installer of TV aerial and satellite systems, for digital reception of Freesat, Freeview, Sky and International language channels throughout Reading, Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.

We specialise in the installation and maintenance of TV aerials, satellite dishes and integrated distribution systems.

The terrestrial and satellite TV industries are enjoying rapid expansion and change at the moment, with Sky, Freeview, Top up TV and now Freesat, offering hosts of new channels, becoming available on an almost weekly basis, particularly the introduction of High Definition, HD broadcasts by satellite and soon to follow on the terrestrial network.

This does of course mean that some older reception equipment will require updating or upgrading and we are here to advise on how best we can future proof your system in the most economic way.

Contact Details:

1towatch
9 Homecroft
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5WJ

Telephone: 0118 945 2492

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The Rep College

May 28th, 2008
The Rep College

Reading, Berkshire ~ Schools & Colleges
Training students for the professional theatre

About us:

The Rep College, based in Reading, is the world’s first and only fully practical full-time course for the training of actors and technicians for the professional theatre.

Students can begin their year’s course at any time during the year and are guaranteed a professional job with L. & G. Productions, with equity contract, on completion of their year.

All students must be at least 17 to start the course - there is no upper age limit. Auditions are held on average every three months. Students perform 14 shows, in different venues in and around the area, to a paying public. There is no better way to learn.

Contact Details:

The Rep College
17 St Mary’s Aveune
Purley-on-Thames
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8BJ

Telephone: 0118 942 1144

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Berkshire Chocolate Fountains

May 26th, 2008
Berkshire Chocolate Fountains

Reading, Berkshire ~ Catering
Luxury Chocolate Fountain Hire for any event or special occasion.

About us:

Luxury chocolate fountain hire for weddings, parties and corporate events.

All-inclusive and flexible hire packages tailored to your event. All hire packages include an experienced operator to manage the fountain for the duration of the hire.

We provide star shape and round illuminated surrounds to enhance the fountain and provide an unlimited supply of the finest Belgian chocolate for every event and all the dips you could wish for. Our professional, reliable and friendly service is available 7 days a week so get in touch for a quote today.

A chocolate fountain will add fun delicious memories to any event. We also have champagne fountains for hire with up to 50% off hire prices when you hire both fountains together.

Contact Details:

Berkshire Chocolate Fountains
2 Ledbury Drive
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 7EE

Telephone: 0118 967 9664

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Auric Results Ltd

May 24th, 2008
Auric Results Ltd

Reading, Berkshire ~ Business Services
Learn how to win business and Retain Clients and customers

About us:

In today’s competitive business environment it is more necessary than ever for professionals to learn how to win business and Retain Clients and customers by cultivating relationships. At Auric Results we help our clients to do that by:

- Giving them the confidence to go out and build productive client relationships
- Teaching them how to handle all aspects of attracting and retaining clients
- Changing attitudes towards winning business

Most businesses will be built upon the Dreams of individuals – owners, directors, shareholders and partners – and for a business to be successful it takes more than dreams. Many people are expert at providing the products or services they offer, but if they lack the natural sales and relationship skills to bring in a continual flow of business, they can find themselves struggling to reach their goals.

At Auric Results we can help you to transform your dreams into a clear VISION and to develop a Strategy that will guarantee success. We will then help you to Implement the strategy, converting it into action. Through a variety of learning and development solutions we will provide you and your people with the skills and drive necessary to achieve Results beyond your dreams.

Vision and Strategy – capturing your dreams and developing your vision
Most businesses have a desire to grow, but many don’t know how to make that growth happen.

We will help your business to develop and review your strategy to achieve the growth you are striving for. We can support you in a variety of ways including:
# Facilitating strategic review workshops
# Developing a sales or client relationship/service strategy
# Sales forecasting

Implementation and Action – vision into action
With the challenges and demands of day-to-day business life, there is often a gap between formulating a strategy or business plan and translating that intention into action and results.

There is no substitute for hard work, provided that the effort is channelled in the right direction and progress is reviewed regularly.

We can help you to achieve this in many ways, including:
# Acting as a virtual manager to the business/team/individual
# Pipeline management – developing an implementation and monitoring process
# Coaching and developing Sales Managers
# Client/customer surveys

Skills Development and Coaching
Often the biggest barrier to achievement is in our own minds. At Auric Results we are not just interested in helping individuals develop their skills, but also making positive changes to their beliefs to help them reach their goals.

We design learning solutions that appeal to both the hearts and minds of learners. Using Accelerated Learning techniques that maximise the impact of learning in the long-term, our solutions bring real results. We focus on the desired outcomes for the business and the learner and provide a relaxed, fun but challenging environment to facilitate the learning process.

The range of learning solutions we offer includes:
# Sales and business development
# Customer service
# Client relationship management and key account management
# Presenting and pitching
# Negotiation skills
# Communication and relationship skills
# Coaching
# Facilitation

Contact Details:

Auric Results Ltd
12 Ashtrees Road
Woodley
Reading
Berkshire
RG5 4LP

Telephone: 0118 969 0783

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Mr J’s Hairdressing

May 22nd, 2008
Mr J’s Hairdressing

Reading, Berkshire ~ Hairdressers
Mobile Hairdresser

About us:

I am a Hairdresser with over 15 years salon experience and am now in business as a mobile hairdresser.

Why not have your hair cut in the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the cost of a salon.

Call James for prices and / or an appointment.

Contact Details:

Mr J’s Hairdressing
51 Sherwood Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 1LF

Telephone: 0118 961 4568

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Dance Reality Studios

May 21st, 2008
Dance Reality Studios

Reading, Berkshire ~ Dancing
Professional dance studios offering dance classes of all styles to children and adults.

About us:

Dance Reality Studios based in Tilehurst offers classes of all styles to all ages and abilities.

The facilites offer 2 professional mirrored studios, lounge/coffee area and dancewear shop.

The Studios employs in excess of 12 teachers all fully trained and highly experienced in their chosen style. The Studios offers classes ranging from Ballet to Hip Hop and Salsa to Cheerleading. The Studios offer many Musical Theatre and Performing Arts schools as well as a high standard in Street and Ballroom and Latin.

The Studios is also the base for the international and UKs Dance Reality performance group who perform at various location and events throughout country and abroad. The Studios is a very friendly and inviting place and can cater for all ages and abilities.

Contact Details:

Dance Reality Studios
Unit 2
Marcus Close
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4EA

Telephone: 0118 942 1896

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Araman Consulting Limited

May 17th, 2008
Araman Consulting

Reading, Berkshire ~ Computers
Independent consultants who use their skills and experiences to provide a wide range of services.

About us:

All companies today, face a growing array of choices when updating their IT infrastructure. Here at Araman Consulting & Associates, we not only understand the choices that need to be made, but also how to ensure that the right choices result in a positive step forward with the correct financial payback.

We don’t sell software at Araman Consulting & Associates, as we are a vendor- independent group of industry-recognised consultants who use their combined years of skills and experiences to provide a wide range of services to assist you with your IT choices.

We are a vendor-independent group of industry-recognised individuals who have teamed up to offer our combined years of skills and experiences to you.

Content Management, XML, the World Wide Web, Training and of course, the printed page are all elements that will continue, according to Industry Analysts, to influence the success of many companies in 2008.

Araman Consulting offers a broad range of services and skills including Document Analysis and Creation Development through to Content Management and delivery of the finished product.

If you are one of the many companies that are investigating Content Management ‘create once - use many’ for the first time, then we can also assist you with Needs Analysis/Product Selection, Workflow Analysis and Project Delivery Management.

Content Management System Software

* Assistance with needs analysis
* Assistance with the creation of RFI/RFQ/RFP’s
* Analysis of responses and selecting a short list
* Product selection analysis criteria and final selection
* Project delivery management

Business Continuity Planning - Disaster Recovery

* Needs analysis
* Planning for the recovery
* Implementing the plan
* Testing the plan

Contact Details:

Araman Consulting Limited
35 Beaconsfield Way
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 5UX

Telephone: 0118 986 8536

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Blooming Delicious

Updated: 16 Jun 2008 | Created: May 9th, 2008
Blooming Delicious

Reading, Berkshire ~ Eating
Blooming Delicious is a unique company specialising in hand made edible centrepieces.

About us:

We make any occasion an elegant affair with a breath taking and mouth watering, edible bouquet that your guests enjoy eating them as well as looking at them. We prepare unique, stunning and edible bouquets that look like flowers and are great to celebrate any event.

Our fruit, vegetable and chocolate bouquets are a unique way to say: ‘I love you’, ‘Happy birthday’, ‘Thank you’ or any other occasion.

Our fresh fruit and vegetable bouquets are hand cut and make healthy pieces of art work complimented with vibrant coctails of colours.

Our chocolate bouquets are creative and a new concept of edible display for any evet.

All our arrangements are made to order and can be customised to suit any personality and taste. They are great for children’s parties as well as adults’. Our bouquets have been popular in birthday parties, weddings, Christmas,chirstening, house warming and corporate events. We do not use any additives or preservatives. Everyone will surely be impressed by any of our displays.

Contact Details:

Blooming Delicious
Pemberton Gardens
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 7DY

Telephone: 0118 942 3968

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Have a healthy life

Updated: 17 Jul 2008 | Created: May 1st, 2008
Have a healthy life

Reading, Berkshire ~ Alternative Health
Health therapists

About us:

We are professional health therapists who usually make a substantial difference to a person’s health issue within two or three visits, and sometimes after just one.

We have many testimonials from satisfied clients, and a proven track record in helping people manage the main health issues of the 21st Century.

We have helped people with all types of health issues, and we have helped people of all ages - ranging from 10 weeks old to 87 years young.

Contact Details:

Have a healthy life
27 Carnarvon Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5SB

Telephone: 0118 935 2695

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Having Twins

May 1st, 2008
Having Twins

Reading, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Special antenatal classes for parents expecting multiples

About us:

Having Twins is a unique business preparing expectant parents with multiple pregnancies for the special challenges and joys twins and more brings.
The classes are suitable for those who are pregnant for the first time and for those who already have children.
Each course runs over a five or six week period and are held in small groups.
Included in the course is information about multiple pregnancy, birth choices, managing pain in labour and caring for the babies after they are born.
The classes are run by Penny Price who is a qualified midwife, nurse and NCT trained Antenatal teacher

Individual tuition is available on request.

Contact Details:

Having Twins
72 Finch Road
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 7JT

Telephone: 0118 966 3609

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