Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2010 | Page 161

island business

Island Life - October/November 2010

Look for good returns
In what continues to be difficult and

concentrate their work around a

uncertain economic times, investors are

small number of centres, Charles

eager to find ways of receiving the best

Stanley has branches nationwide.

possible returns on their savings.
But the search can sometimes be

Sean says: “You are not speaking
to a machine when you phone

something of a minefield without the

us here. You are put through to

correct financial advice. What might

the person you want to speak to,

and accountants to assist these

suit one person may not suit another,

straightaway. In fact, whoever answers

professionals in looking after their

and that is where the Island branch

the phone is more often than not likely

clients.”

of Charles Stanley can play such an

to recognise the existing client and be

important role.

on first name terms. It is our aim to

current levels, people are investing in

ensure the client is looked after from

stocks and shares in order to replace

the word go.

income that is no longer available from

Charles Stanley arrived on the Island
in 2001, with Sean Mylchreest the
branch manager and his friendly team

“We recognise that everyone is

He continued: “With interest rates at

cash deposits. Our job is to ensure

based in Langley Court, Pyle Street,

different; different needs, different

that the newcomers to stock market

Newport.

aspirations, different circumstances.

investment, those doing so because of

The company has become one of the

We know we have to tailor our advice

the low interest rates, fully appreciate

most respected UK firms in the field of

and try to meet our customers’ needs,

that it’s not a like for like environment

private client stockbroking, investment

providing a full investment service

and that the risks are understood.”

management and financial planning.

We work closely with local solicitors,

Tel: [phone]

But whereas so many of its competitors

independent financial advisers

Practical style and atmosphere
Michael and Jill Edwards, joint

what works and most importantly

space available and understand the

partners Distinctive Designs in

the ability to carry out the practical,

customer’s requirements, and then

Ventnor, have a wealth of knowledge

hands-on implementation of their

provide a detailed quotation.

in interior designing, with more than

designs.

20 years experience.
Michael and Jill began their Ventnor

So whether the customer wants
to simply call into the workshop to

project six years ago after working

browse through the extensive library

in London. They are able to offer

of materials and wall coverings to

customers free home visits for help

order for their own

and advice from anything to wallpaper

DIY project, or

and fabrics to curtains.

make the most of

Wallpaper brands include Zoffany,

extensive experience

turnaround time of just a few days,

by meeting them

while curtain turnaround time is

for a consultation,

normally three to four weeks.

they will be happy to

over the last 20 years as artistic

74 High Street, Ventnor
Tel: [phone].

Michael and Jill’s

Sanderson and Harlequin, with a

The experience they have gained

Distinctive Designs can be found at

see or hear from all
potential customers.

designers for interiors, enable

They are also happy

Michael and John to have an intimate

to visit anyone’s

knowledge of what's available,

home to view the

Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com

161