Smarter Business Expo 2003 Exhibitor Profiles.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Smarter Business Expo 2003

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2003

Smarter Business Expo 2003 takes place June 3 - 5 at Earls Court in London, UK. For more information about the event, visit http://www.smarterbusinessexpo.com.

Below are profiles from Smarter Business Expo 2003 exhibitors. News releases and press kits are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com. Business Wire and Virtual Press Office are the official news services for Smarter Business Expo 2003.

Company: Anderline Consulting
Stand: SB519
Public Relations Contact: Jennifer Etherington
Investor Relations Contact: Jeffrey Anderson
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.anderline.co.uk

Anderline is a consultancy that specialises in helping successful
businesses reach their next level through commercial funding and
strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Our philosophy is
simple: give us a solid commercial proposition with growing sales and
we will take it forward successfully.

At Anderline our main job is to structure the optimum package for our
clients. This often means minimising the (expensive) equity portion.
We do this by packaging equity with bank debt but we also work with
trade finance, invoice discounting, grants, tax credits, asset finance
and other creative solutions. For an integrated approach to raising
money, talk to Anderline.

Company: Baker Tilly
Stand: Roundtable discussions
Public Relations Contact: Nicky Brookes
Phone: [phone]
Web: www.bakertilly.co.uk

Baker Tilly is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and
business advisers that specialises in providing an integrated range of
services to the owner managed business. We provide our growing and
established business clients with audit, accountancy, personal and
corporate taxation, VAT, consultancy, corporate finance, financial
services and business recovery. The firm has national coverage through
its network of offices and is represented internationally through its
independent membership of Baker Tilly international.

Company: BridgeStreet Corporate Housing Worldwide
Stand: 528
Public Relations Contact: Helen Chatterjee
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.BridgeStreet.com

BridgeStreet Corporate Housing Worldwide is the leading company in the
serviced accommodation sector providing flexible housing solutions for
the business traveller since 1977. BridgeStreet has offices in over 20
cities including the United Kingdom, Canada and USA.

Corporate serviced accommodation provides an attractive alternative to
hotels both in terms of rates -- which can be 25% lower -- and space.
BridgeStreet apartments are fully furnished and ready to move into and
provide the ideal solution for business travellers wishing to stay
from one night to a year or more. Central London locations including
the city, West End and key UK cities.

Company: Business Co-ordination Unit
Stand: SB665
Public Relations Contact: Vicky Pennington
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.rcu.gov.uk/bcu

The Business Co-ordination Unit (BCU) was set up by the Prime Minister
and launched in the spring of 2000 and is now under the leadership of
Christopher Leslie MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Office of the Deputy
Prime Minister.

The BCU exists to provide and promote good channels of communication
between Government and key stakeholders and customers, including the
business community, local government, national bodies with regional
interests, public bodies such as the Commission for Racial Equality,
and the voluntary and community sectors.

The Unit works across Whitehall in an effort to provide a more joined
up approach to the handling of requests to meet Ministers. The BCU is
a Government Unit that provides an impartial service at no cost.

Company: Business XL
Stand: SB469
Public Relations Contact: Emyr Williams
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.BusinessXL.co.uk, www.growthbusiness.co.uk

Business XL is the new business magazine written for leaders by
leaders. Our aim is to help you grow your business faster and ensure
that a significant proportion of the wealth created is enjoyed by
those who start and run the business.

Business XL will help you:

--  prepare your business to raise venture capital and other finance

--  consider the issues to tackle when you want to sell it

--  give you guidelines to make your business more profitable

--  find the right advisers when you want to float your company.

You can pick up a free copy and apply for a complimentary subscription
to Business XL by visiting stand number SB469, visiting
www.BusinessXL.co.uk or calling 020-7430 9777.

Company: C21 Knowledge Services ltd
Public Relations Contact: Martin Deal
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.notapottopissin.biz

C21 is a unique service to new business startups or new business
ventures. We get you started. Most SMEs start with little or no
resources -- they cannot afford people, premises or even basic
services such as designers or marketing services. We provide these
basic needs.

As an operational consultancy we not only assist with the business and
strategic planning but "timebox" deliverable meaningful results in a
step by step programme to get your business running. Let C21 assist
you through the infancy of your business growth. Visit the incubator
Martin Deal -- Breathing life into new business ventures.

Company: Commercial Software Limited
Stand: 529
Public Relations Contact: Trevor Boyce
Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Hunot
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.commercialsoftware.co.uk

Commercial Software develops and markets the 'Practys' range of
accounting, time recording and client/project costing software.

They will be launching new subscription based Internet time recording
and costing services that can be used on a range of devices from PCs
to mobile phones.

The system extends the facilities of its 'Practys' software, and
includes online travel diary and payroll services, ideal for mobile
and expatriate employees.

A new personal time recording and expense management program (free to
exhibition attendees) allows offline data entry capabilities, and
synchronises with both the Internet and Network applications.

Company: Envirowise
Stand: 660
Public Relations Contact: Maia Vassileva
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.envirowise.gov.uk

Envirowise helps companies in the UK gain competitiveness whilst
improving their environmental performance. The Programme offers free
practical advice and services to UK companies to help them work
towards running sustainable businesses by implementing measures
ranging from simple waste minimisation through to investment in
cleaner technology. The Programme focuses its work on specific sectors
and issues.

Our services and products include:

--  Audited case studies

--  Benchmarking guides

--  Free helpline to answer questions and provide confidential advice,
    including on-site visits if appropriate

--  One-day FastTrack site visit to develop an action plan

--  Support for waste minimisation clubs throughout the UK

--  Workshops and training

--  Best practice guides

Please contact the free Environment and Energy Helpline on 0800 585794
or visit us at www.envirowise.gov.uk

Company: Greater Zurich Area AG
Stand: 890
Public Relations Contact: Marc Rudolf
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.greaterzuricharea.ch

The Greater Zurich Area AG assists UK companies expanding in Europe
who might choose the Zurich region as a centre. We provide sustained
expert support throughout a company's evaluation process by
establishing business links in Switzerland and other European
countries. With low taxes and English widely spoken, the Greater
Zurich Area may be just the place for a new sales office, European
headquarters or shared services centre. Hightech companies will find a
vibrant research and business environment with special strengths in
mechatronics, sensors, photonics and ITC. Comprehensive information
and establishing links with appropriate authorities/service providers
are the Greater Zurich Area AG's business.

Company: In-a-minutesolutions.com
Stand: A14
Public Relations Contact: Bobbi Davy, 020 7689 5155

Business start-ups occur for many reasons but whatever the catalyst,
two considerations are vital when it comes to starting a business:
speed and cost. The quicker one can get going, the better. For
example, no one wants to waste money on the simple mechanics of
registering a company. A new web site called in-a-minutesolutions.com
combines speed and value at only GBP 55.00 to register a company on
line and get everything legally required to start in business
typically within just one hour. Other services include tax,
accountancy and legal help all at a fraction of the normal cost by
going online to: www.in-a-minutesolutions.com.

Company: Inland Revenue - Business Support Team
Stand: SB 253
Public Relations Contact: Kamini Maratha
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/bst

The Inland Revenue Business Support Team staff will be on hand to
offer help and advice on a range of matters to assist you and your
business in "Helping you to get it right." Whether you are thinking of
starting or are an established business, a visit to the Inland Revenue
stand will provide you with information and guidance that could be
imperative to the success of your organisation. If you are thinking of
becoming self-employed come and talk to us. We will help you cut
through the red tape, illustrate how easy it is to get things right,
expenses you can claim, what you need to consider and how to register.
We can help you with payroll matters, PAYE, NIC, and much more that
may affect you. Visit our stand for more information.

Don't be afraid of the Revenue -- find out how we can help you -- all
for free. Remember it is always better to "GET IT RIGHT FROM THE
START."

Company: MRS Web Solutions Limited
Stand: 407
Public Relations Contact: Carol Blackford-Mills
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.mrswebsolutions.com

MRS likes to take a pro-active and positive approach to our client's
situation and requirements. Our aim is to Activate our clients'
presence on the World Wide Web, to give our very best advice and
service to help make the most of this remarkable marketing tool and
your business. MRS has developed a range of Design and Hosting
services and a programme for promoting web sites to the search
engines, essential for attracting passing trade and new customers. All
of our web sites are built with the potential users in mind and are
therefore easy to navigate ensuring information is found quickly.

Company: OFEX plc
Stand: 480
Public Relations Contact: Jonathan Jenkins
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.ofex.com

Looking to raise capital? Want to put a valuation on your share
capital for both acquisitions and employee share schemes? Need a
stepping stone onto the senior UK equity markets? Want to do any of
the above, but in a cost effective manner? Then consider the OFEX
market, used by over 450 companies, raising over GBP 1bn, with 80
companies progressing to more senior markets in its short history. We
will be speaking on a panel at Smarter Business 2003 as well as
exhibiting on Stand 480.

Company: The RM2 Partnership
Stand: Stand Number 664
Public Relations Contact: Jon Kohler
Investor Relations Contact: Geoffrey Bond
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: initials at rm2.co.uk or i.e. [e-mail]
Web: www.rm2.co.uk

Established in 1991, the RM2 Partnership is a leading specialist in
the design, implementation and administration of the full range of
Inland Revenue employee incentive structures including the share
incentive plan, enterprise management incentives, approved share
option schemes, employee benefit trusts and share-save schemes. The
firm offers fully integrated solutions taking account of relevant tax
law, company law, accountancy and valuation issues, and also offers
trustee services. Employee communications are handled through
multimedia presentations, intranet facilities, dedicated telephone and
e-mail help-lines. Tax-efficient employee incentives can often be
integrated with effective succession planning.