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A Guide to Quality Businesses. Based on 12 years of independent customer research
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Document Storage
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Emergency Lighting
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Equestrian Supplies and Services
Estate / Property Re–location services
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Fabric Shops including Woolshops
Fair Trade / Ethical Goods
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Farriers
Fascias and Soffits
Fencing and Fencing Supplies
Finance Brokers
Finance Companies
Financial Advisers
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Fishmongers and Fish Merchants
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Flooring Specialists
Florists
Flotation Therapy
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Freight Services and Agents
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Garden Centres
Garden Machinery Sales and Repairs
Garden Services and Maintenance
Garden Sheds
Gas Heating Engineers and Installers
Gates and Railings
General Stores
Gift Shops
Golf Clubs, Courses and Professionals
Groundwork Contractors
Hairdressers – Ladies
Hairdressers – Mobile
Hairdressers – Unisex
Haulage Contractors
Health Clubs and Fitness Centres
Health Food Shops
Heating – Natural Energy including Air and Ground
Hire Services – Tools and Equipment
Hobby Shops
Holiday Accommodation
Holistic Therapists
Horse Riding Supplies
Hotels
Ice Cream Makers and Suppliers
Insurance Brokers including Commercial and Home
Insurance Companies
Internet Services and Service Providers
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IT and Internet Consultants
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Kitchen Furniture Manufacturers
Kitchen Planning and Installation
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Letting Agents
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Lights and Lighting
Locksmiths
Loft Conversions
Marquees
Massage Therapy
Memorial and Monumental Masons
Menswear Shops
Metal Workers
Model Shops
Mortgage Brokers
Motor Cycle and Scooter Dealers
Motor Home Servicing / Repairs
Motor Homes
Museums – including Visitor Attractions
Music Shops
Nail Technicians
Newsagents
Nursery Schools
Office Equipment
Office Supplies
Oil Storage Tanks
Opticians – Dispensing
Opticians – Ophthalmic (Optometrists)
Osteopaths
Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Wear
Outside Catering
Packaging Supplies
Paint Retailers
Painters and Decorators
Pamper Days
Patios
Paving Contractors including Block Paving
Paving Supplies
Pension Advice
Pest and Vermin Control Services
Pet Shops
Pet Supplies
Petrol Filling Stations
Pharmacies
Photographers
Photographic Retailers / Processors
Physiotherapists
Picture Framers
Plant Hire – Mechanical
Plasterers / Screeding
Playgroups
Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Plumbing and Heating Merchants
Post Offices and Services
Printers and Lithographers
Project Management
Property Repairs
Public Houses
Quantity Surveyors
Removals and Storage
Restaurants
Riding Schools
Roofing Services
Sandwich Shops and Delivery
Satellite TV and Equipment
Scaffolding
Sewing Machine Sales and Repair
Shoe Shops
Sign Makers
Soft Furnishings
Solar Energy and Installations
Sports Centres and Activities
Sports Goods Shops
Sports Psychology
Spring Water Supplies
Stationers
Stockbrokers and Asset Managers
Stone Suppliers
Stonemasons
Storage Services
Structural Engineers
Supermarkets
Surveyors and Valuers
Sweet Shops
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Pools
Takeaways
Takeaways – Chinese
Takeaways – Fast Food
Takeaways – Fish & Chips
Takeaways – Fish and Chips
Takeaways – Pizza
Tax Advisers
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles
Telecommunications and Equipment
Theatres and Concert Halls
Therapy
Thermal Imaging – Medical
Tile Suppliers
Tilers
Tool and Equipment Hire
Tool Manufacturers and Suppliers
Toy Shops
Travel Agents and Tour Operators
Tree Work
Turfing Services and Supply
TV, Audio and Home Entertainment
Tyre Dealers and Distributors
Tyres and Exhausts
Underfloor Heating
Veterinary Surgeons
Wall Coatings
Wedding Car Hire
Wedding Services
Wind Power
Window and Door Supply and Installation
Window and Door Supply and Installation
Window Cleaners
Window Repair and Renovation
Windscreen Repairs
Wine Bars
Wine Merchants
Wood Burning Stoves
Wool Shops
Yacht Chandlers
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Featured Profiles
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Globe Hairdressing Excellence |  617721 |
| 7–11 Walpole Avenue, Douglas, IM1 2LT | ||
| 12 Years Recommended | ||
 'A consistent, reliable service' |
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Wilkins Diamonds | 690450 |
| 52 Duke Street, Douglas, IM1 2AR |  Click here to email |
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| 11 Years Recommended | ||
| 'They give excellent help and advice' |
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Edgewater Associates Ltd | 654000 |
| Second Floor, The Old Courthouse, Athol Street, Douglas, IM1 1LD | Click here to email |
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| 12 Years Recommended | ||
| 'The team are friendly and helpful' |
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The Garage Door & Gate Automation Company – Garage | 624122 |
| Unit 7, Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, IM2 2QY | Click here to email |
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| 8 Years Recommended | ||
| 'The staff are a credit to the company' |
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Words & Spaces | 662573 |
| Taggart House, White Hoe Industrial Estate, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, IM2 1QD | Click here to email |
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| 3 Years Recommended | ||
| 'Amazing customer service!' |
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Allan C. Swales Ltd – Swales Flooring | 861542 |
| 45 New Road, Laxey, IM4 7BQ | Click here to email |
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| 12 Years Recommended | ||
| 'Swales offer a first class service!' |
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Athol Garage (1945) Ltd | 820082 |
| Balthane Road, Ballasalla, IM9 2AF | Click here to email |
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| 12 Years Recommended | ||
| 'Good range of cars and great service' |
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