THE South Wilts Business Expo is returning to the city next month for one day only.

There will be a wide range of businesses at the event in the Guildhall on April 3 showcasing their products and services and offering advice to visitors.

This business-to-business event is a wonderful chance for companies to interact and enjoy the benefits of first-class products and services on their own doorsteps.

The Journal has a great relationship with many of the enterprises around the city and we want to ensure Salisbury and the neighbouring region always comes first.

Here is a brief introduction to each of the exhibitors who will be in attendance at this year’s Expo:

  • From seven companies with high standards and integrity at their core, BOSS was born. Together they form a Business One Stop Shop to help you across all aspects of your business.
  • Webbed Feet is a leading web development agency in Wiltshire. Our dedicated team have produced hundreds of websites for satisfied clients worldwide since we were established in Salisbury back in 2001. We are a creative web development agency using the latest techniques to create the most effective websites, keeping you one step ahead of your competition. To put it simply; we create websites that work.
  • Mark Jones Eye Care is a family-run business located in the centre of Salisbury. We have just passed our 100th year as an opticians here at 21 Fisherton Street. This makes our opticians one of the oldest businesses of it’s type trading from the same premises.
  • Wessex Fleet was started back in 2004 when the company directors, then part of the senior management team at Enterprise Rent a Car, decided to take their knowledge of vehicle rental, fleet management and vehicle supply and create their own company help customers with their fleets.
  • At Guardian Angel PC Support our mission is to fulfil the computer related needs and expectations of our members and needs of our business partners. In doing so we will exceed those expectations. We strive to earn our members long-term loyalty by working hard to deliver more than promised, being honest and fair and “going the extra mile”.
  • With a network of nationwide franchise sign production centres across the UK and Ireland, Signs Express is uniquely positioned to provide a wide range of signs and graphics to businesses both large and small.
  • Whether we are working with public or private organisations, multi-national companies or self-employed businesses, HJS Human Resources’ locally run sign makers ensure your requirements are completed to the highest standards.
  • Real Employment Law Advice Ltd – More than just a sign company, we’re here to offer you the best solutions for your business.
  • GEOSIGHT is a multi-disciplinary geospatial survey company offering a complete service for accurately measuring both the built and natural environments, giving clients full dimensional control over their assets.
  • TechB, was born from the already successful IT Shack in Downton. We wanted to be able to provide reliable technology solutions and support for more small business’s in the local area so creating a proactive and super efficient support model within TechB was essential.
  • We can’t all be experts when it comes to financial matters. Polestar offers financial advice on a wide range of areas
  • insight6 - Dorset, Bath and Wilts offers the ‘end to end’ customer experience solution.
  • Live Escape Salisbury’s first escape room game SPECTRE takes you on an immersive adventure to determine the fate of the missing scientists from Station Athena at the Respect Foundation. Mysterious circumstances surround their disappearance and you must use your gray matter to untangle the truth.
  • FSB – As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. We are a not-for-profit organisation, led by a team of our members, which exists to serve the small business community across the UK.
  • For over a decade, Venture Security has been providing the highest standard of professional security possible, acting as a trusted partner for our customers, exceeding their expectations and offering peace of mind.
  • Don't be intimidated by the idea of business networking, Salisbury Ambassadors pride themselves on being an open, friendly and supportive group. Ambassadors meets twice a month at The Hampton Inn, Bishopdown
  • Salisbury Racecourse annually stages 16 flat race meetings between the end of April and early October.
  • Smith and Williamson has been looking after the financial affairs of individuals, families and businesses for more than a century.
  • Hughes Hotels is an independent family owned group of three and four star hotels, spa and restaurants, located in Salisbury, Emsworth and Newbury. tAt Hughes Hotels, we are committed to making your visit for business or for leisure, both enjoyable and memorable.
  • Formed and launched in 1998, Salisbury and District Value Cars was created to provide a fast, cost effective and reliable Salisbury taxi service.
  • Here at Regus we provide office space, meeting rooms, and virtual offices tailored to your needs.
  • Not Just Backs cares for people of all ages, from 0 years and upward and our osteopaths have a range of specialities and interests. Our osteopaths have a wealth of experience across the board from gentle cranial work for the newborn to adult and elderly injuries, strains and wear and tear.
  • Grist Environmental based in Devizes provides a large range of services in the waste management and automotive sectors. Established in 1972, our family run business is dedicated to caring for the environment.
  • Sprout is an award-winning Salisbury-based design agency that launches, relaunches and manages brands. We create and grow brands by design. Whether it’s across print, packaging, online or exhibition, we’ll make your brand blossom.
  • Purple Panda Recruitment Ltd is a Salisbury-based, multi-sector recruitment agency that thrives on finding the perfect fit between candidates and employers. We know recruitment isn’t always black and white...
  • TAB Digital is a Salisbury-based digital agency providing services in web development, web design, social media and digital marketing. Our approach focuses on adding value to your business through cutting edge digital technology.
  • Focus Leasing – If you’re an organisation looking for the best way to purchase equipment to expand your business, or an equipment supplier wishing to offer a complete solution to your customers to increase your sales, or you may simply wish to obtain a competitive quote for your dream car – whichever of these applies to you, our passion for what we do will enable you to reach your goal.
  • Step Associates offers clients a highly-professional service, managing the interface between the commercial elements of a construction project and the client. Working across a range of sectors we recognise that all client and project requirements are different and we provide an extensive range of services and a flexible approach. 
  • Valley News is the largest distributed monthly newspaper in South Wiltshire and North Dorset with a current readership of more than 70,000.
  • Wiltshire Air Ambulance is almost entirely funded by the community, so support from businesses is vital. Whether you choose us as your charity of the year, sponsor a fundraising event or provide gifts or expertise in kind, your support will make a huge difference to the people we airlift and their families.
  • Linden Hire Ltd offers a range of vehicles to meet all of your requirements, from economical town cars to 18t articulated lorries, every occasion is accounted for. On the outskirts of Salisbury, we cover Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond.
  • The Army Parachute Association (APA) has charitable objectives aimed at promoting and supporting sports parachuting for military personnel, active and retired. Our association welcomes civilian members and tandem students and benefits enormously from the skills and diversity that they bring.
  • Jelf Insurance – We are award-winning insurance brokers, risk management experts and employee benefits consultants, proving solutions for businesses and individuals.
  • The Rotary Club of Wilton was chartered in 1979 and is based at Wilton. The activities of Wilton Rotary are reflected in its programme of events which are focused on changing lives and comprise, first and foremost, service to the community as well as various associated events and fellowship activities.
  • Baskerville Press is committed to delivering quality service and convenience to all our customers. From our base in Salisbury, the company has been at the forefront of modern print and design practice for over twenty years. Using state-of-the-art print technology and processes, we can fulfil orders on time, on site and on budget.
  • This year, Wessex Archaeology celebrates its 40th anniversary, offering the chance to reflect on the challenges and successes that have shaped the organisation and to look ahead at what the future brings, both for the organisation and the wider industry.
  • Salisbury NHS Trust – Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
  • At Leehurst Swan, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.  We recognise the uniqueness of each child and it is our privilege to guide them on the road to discovering their talents and achieving their true potential.
  • Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is proud to be organising the South Wilts Business Expo in 2018; returning the Business Expo back to the business community. We regularly organise networking events and facilitate opportunities for building better business, through focused support and mentoring. Our board of directors are exemplary in their knowledge and expertise and will be available throughout the Expo for business brainstorming.
  • The Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) is a private sector led partnership between local businesses, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Council, the military and the education sector. Working with its partners, the SWLEP sets the economic priorities for Swindon and Wiltshire and facilitates projects that help accelerate economic growth and job creation.
  • Wiltshire College works closely with local and regional employers in and around the South West, delivering a wide range of professional and vocational qualifications. As a provider of work-based learning programmes and bespoke training packages for business, our courses are all designed to enhance the skills sets of your employees, adding to their continual professional development. The college is also a major provider of apprenticeships.
  • Hive Communications has been providing telecoms, IT support and connectivity for over a decade. Whether you need a dedicated ethernet leased line, a business telephone system, Office 365 cloud services or IT support, we can help.
  • Blue Bee Solutions is Salisbury’s first national award winning digital marketing agency. With over 10 years of experience in web design, graphic design and marketing we immerse ourselves in your business and become an extension of it.
  • Wiltshire Council – City Hall has been the location for live entertainment in Salisbury since 1937. Today, City Hall is Wiltshire’s largest entertainment venue which presents a wide-ranging programme including some of the best names in live entertainment. Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre offers a huge variety of facilities, activities and opportunities and is home to a number of local sports clubs. There are also a wide range of projects being offered at the centre including walking football and walking netball
  • Spire FM/SWBOY is pleased to be one of the media partners, together with Salisbury Journal, promoting this re-energised South Wilts Business Expo. As a leading proponent of all media avenues, Spire FM champions small, medium and large businesses every day.
  • Salisbury Journal – The return of our partnership with Spire FM and the Chamber of Commerce sees the major media and business organisations for the city pull together for one cause – to help local businesses do business.
  • Salisbury City Council