AEL are the UK’s largest provider of specialist tax, VAT & accountancy solutions to independent Opticians.
Our advice is both commercial and jargon-free.
For the past 20 years we have provided bespoke solutions to over 550 established and start-up Opticians’ practices throughout the UK which have increased post-tax profitability; released capital and added value.
· Tax planning – minimising tax liabilities on earnings and sale proceeds;
· VAT methods and repayments - negotiating with Customs;
· Succession planning – to release your capital;
· Compliance – accounts, tax returns, payroll, tax investigations;
AEL Partners LLP
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BBGR, Europe’s 3rd largest manufacturer of Progressive lenses, is a leader in the field of Digital Surfacing.
From its base in Manchester, BBGR supplies a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic lenses to independent opticians and labs throughout the UK.
Highly regarded for its technical innovation, BBGR enjoys international recognition for class-leading products such as Anateo®, the first Progressive lens to take ocular anatomy into account, and Neva® Max Secret, a unique achromatic premium anti-reflective coating.
“Your Success is Our Vision” is the cornerstone of the Hoya philosophy, with the Opticians success at the heart of everything Hoya provides. With a presence within the UK Ophthalmic market for almost 30 years, Hoya can offer the best quality lens materials, the most advanced lens designs and the most innovative treatments to Opticians and Customers across the UK.
With an expanding portfolio of support tools designed to support the Optician and demonstrate a distinctive customer experience, Hoya really can provide the ultimate combination of ophthalmic product and service.
Visit www.hoya.co.uk for more information on how Hoya can support your business.
Hoya is the proud sponsor of the ‘Independent Practice of the Year’ at the Optician Awards 2010!
Grafton Optical is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ophthalmic instruments, equipping and servicing independent and larger chain opticians as well as Britain’s hospitals.
Grafton was established in 1982 and is headquartered in Watford, Hertfordshire, which has excellent transport links. We moved to our current premises in October 2006 to help aid with our planned expansion. The new building provides us with a larger Technical Service Department, an enhanced, larger warehouse and a state of the art showroom. Grafton’s reputation is based on our ability to source and supply the finest ophthalmic equipment at the best possible value for our customers.
As an independent company we can choose the preeminent instruments from across the world, including the USA, Europe, Japan, China and Australia, without pressure or compromise.
Grafton Optical has also built robust, long-lasting relationships with our suppliers, such as Optovue, Reichert and Frastema. This has enabled us to provide our customers with the first-class support they deserve. Our product range has expanded greatly since the early days. Grafton’s top of the range products now include:
• Optical Coherence Tomographer from Optovue (USA)
• Retinal Camera from Canon (Japan)
• Pachymeters from DGH (USA)
• Auto Non-Contact Tonometers from Reichert (USA)
• A & B Scans from Accutome (USA)
• Stylish Combination Chair & Stand Units from Frastema (Italy)
• Slit Lamps & Corneal Topographers (Japan and Australia)
• Computerised Test Charts SixSix developed in part by Grafton Optical
Given our commitment to excellence in the supply and support of the finest ophthalmic instruments, Grafton is also a proud sponsor of the Technology Award at the Optician Magazine’s EyeCare awards.
The Rodenstock brand stands for technologically demanding products of exceptional quality. At Rodenstock we constantly ask ourselves: how can we make wearing spectacles even more pleasant, lighter, simpler and more comfortable? This attitude gives rise to innovative product solutions - which meet demands for the highest precision.
The competence for both ophthalmic lenses as well as for frames makes Rodenstock a unique brand in ophthalmic optics. Rodenstock can offer spectacle wearers the complete ”spectacles” system from a single source.
For more information go www.rodenstock.com
