JOE BAYLEY FURNITURE specialises in the manufacture and installation of fitted kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms from their Mijas Costa workshop. “Being a manufacturer instead of just a supplier means we have no standard sizes, so your furniture is truly made to measure...” says Joe.

FOR decades, Marbella has been an international hub for both business and pleasure.  Marbella's unique demographics and smart-casual atmosphere have made it a centre for the entrepreneurial spirit that is well established and growing in Spain.

EXPAT INSURANCE SERVICES and Datalink Insurance will join forces this week in a brand new office and trade under the Ibex name. To existing customers, the change simply means a new name and  office, Ibex policies have always been sold through Xpat and Datalink and customers can still expect  the same great service and competitive rates from Alan, Judi and Lee. In fact customers will now be able to benefit from additional services from Ibex Plus, including mail services, passport renewals and post boxes.

We are a private vocational school in Fuengirola. A new international school where teaching and learning will be hands on, where the secret to our success is going to be “you” our students. Today in southern Spain hairdressing is a wonderful trade to be involved in, either on our beginner’s course or a tailored course for a complete change of career. We have been there ourselves and appreciate everybody is different but that is what makes hair and fashion so interesting and exciting.  

CRYSTAL Financial Solutions, regulated by the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA), are one of the Costa Del Sol’s leading advisory companies and our consultants have a wealth of experience in providing financial services to both UK expats and offshore clients. We believe that it is now more important than ever for people aged over 50 to plan their finances for the future – a much longer future than may have previously been anticipated.

  KOLDAIR, one of the coast’s premier air-conditioning companies, are delighted with the latest Fujima Mfx models just arrived. “What next?” Says boss John Durkin. “Fujima machines now have an integral ioniser which scrubs the air clean and removes cooking and cigarette smells and pet dander and also adds oxygen and positive ions.”

Have you ever looked out to sea on a clear day, seen the not too distant mountains of Africa framing the view and thought “I wonder what its like over there?” Living on the Costa del Sol we are fortunate to be within touching distance of an exotic world, which if you have never experienced, you are missing out - believe me!

ONE of the most popular services at Splash Swimming Pools is that we offer to test your pool water – FREE OF CHARGE ! Often customers are baffled by the fact that both the PH and chlorine levels are within the correct limits but the pool has still turned green and they need to know what has caused this.

KELATY is one of the oldest and most prestigious handmade rugs wholesale company in Europe. Founded just after the Second World War its warehouse in New North Road in London kept over 200,000 Oriental rugs, including some of the best antiques and special silk and gold rare pieces. Alberto Almeida is Iberian Peninsula Director for Kelaty.

A BRAND new motoring website created by businessman James Machon, ‘The Vehicle Finder.com’ is a ‘no nonsense’ platform for the general public and commercial garages/dealerships to advertise their cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles in a professional format for free.

Marbella Solicitors - THESE days, it is more important than ever to have access to reliable and independent legal advice. That is precisely what Marbella Solicitors strive to offer their clients, plus a wide range of professional and multidisciplinary services to relieve them of the burden of managing their legal issues in Spain.

THE first thing I noticed upon arrival at VIP Pets Resort in Alhaurin de la Torre was its location set in wonderful tropical gardens, with a water feature courtyard, leading into the amazing reception and boutique.        

COMPASS Air Conditioning S.C. has been on the coast for nearly ten years. This reputable Spanish registered company comes under the watchful and very qualified eye of Jeff King. Jeff is a registered and current member of The Institute of Refrigeration and as such entitled to display the distinctive snowflake logo on his vehicles. With institute letters after this name and over 21 years of experience, he is a qualified professional with an in-depth knowledge of his trade.

  Medical discoveries have moved on from covering the patient with mud and seeing what area dries first!  Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging that can detect temperature changes as little as 0.1degrees Celsius, is the latest medical technology and is mainly used for early abnormality detection in breast screening.

OCTOBER sees the 10th Anniversary of the opening of an exceptional All British Care Home run by JACARANDA CARE SERVICES S.L.  Both residents and staff are looking forward to the celebration party later this month, and if the bash is anything like the usual party’s held here, they are all in for a fantastic time! The Anniversary has special significance for 90 year old retired G.P Dr.Bruce Shiels who has been resident at VILLA JACARANDA since the very start “JACARANDA has a very simple philosophy of care, and that is that every client is recognised, and treated as an individual”.

THE Marbella Design Academy founded in 1995 by the Danish Interior Architect Helle Byrn won the Costa del Sol Business Award 2009 for the best Integration in Andalucia on October 15. In August 2008, the Academy relocated to its new building situated in the village of Monda on the outskirts of Marbella.

Roadshow EU, a London based company have their eye on the drawers and jewellery boxes in which the people of Costa del Sol keep their unused jewellery. “People often forget about their valuables for years once they have bought them or inherited them”. Morne Botes, owner, tries to persuade them to open the boxes and let him appraise the contents. “Because of the record price of gold it is a very good time to sell”.  

AND we would like to say a very big Thank you to all our customers. Because nearly all of our customers have come from your recommendations we THANK YOU as we could not have done it without all your help and support.  

Teleweb Internet & Telephone, situated in the Coronado apart-hotel, Las Chapas (opposite Marbella Playa Camping) has been providing wireless internet services since 2003, and in that time, has seen consistent growth and added new exciting services to its well established high speed wireless internet service.  Their reputation along the coast & inland is second to none, offering superb customer service and excellent value for money.

With Globelink you can either have a policy which will cover you for claims that are not related to that medical condition, or you can speak to our confidential Medical Screening Service who may include additional cover for a small extra premium

When Hits Mobile decided to launch their mobile phone service in Spain, it was clear that they would need to move fast. So rather than set up in the same way as the big 3 (Movistar, Vodafone and Orange), they opted to look for resellers who had intimate market knowledge, were deeply concerned with customer care, and equally passionate about bringing significantly better value to its customers. Against this background, its no surprise that Hits chose Telitec as its premium reseller.

When we first heard about the HOFI fuel enhancement system to which you can convert any car for a few hundred euros and get you around 30 per cent more miles to the gallon using just water, we were somewhat sceptical. We arranged a meeting with HOFI Spain Managing Director Tony Sampson and his wife Carolyn in Calahonda to find out more.

Through our network of hearing centres on the coast, our comprehensive after-care programmes and the dedication of our staff, we aim to ensure that our clients gain the maximum benefit from their investment in their hearing aids.

Direct Auctions is a property auction house based in Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The company has been auctioning property since 2003. Inez Rix is the director and auctioneer, she has lived in Spain for more than 15 years and has many years of experience in the property sector behind her. Direct Auctions opened its doors to auctioning property from other areas of Spain and globally in 2006. Since then, more sellers outside of Marbella and the Costa del Sol have requested inclusion into the regular auctions.

Electronbox, also popularly known as PC Doctor is a well established, qualified IT company with 10 years experience in their field, dealing with all aspects of the computer world – personal computers or laptops, repairs, upgrades, virus protection and removal, ADSL (broadband) installations and all related Telefonica problems.