Following the predicted Labour landslide in the general election, John Roper points to the reality that ‘politics is everything’ as it can’t really be divorced from your personal or your business life. And turning to business, he opines that the boom times for the British window industry came when we were free to trade with Europe – and now we are not, we see a lack of labour, a lack of easy cross-boarder shipments…and a lack of cash in the pocket of the man on the Clapham Omnibus. Are any of the newly elected brave enough to do a U-turn?
Marketing – I have a cunning plan
‘Make a plan’ is the first piece of advice given to anyone considering starting a business. But will a plan alone suffice or does there need to be more? Purplex MD Andrew Scott explores the topic of business strategy and marketing and how you must constantly evolve and adapt to stay on course and make sure you are using the best data and the finest campaigns to arrive at the destination you decided on when you first set out on the rocky world of commerce.
The Council for Aluminium in Building has yet again attracted new members on board four new members with Midori Aluminium, Mormet Aluminium, Sherwood Stainless and Aluminium and FUHR recently joining the ranks, writes CAB CEO Nigel Headford.
We are never finished
The Consultancy has just completed one of its biggest ever bespoke website projects for Hallmark Doors and Panels – but has already started making changes to it.
Well, what a relief!
Christina Nawrocki, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants to SMEs, discusses R&D tax credits and how those working in the fabricating industry can benefit from them.
Keeping the tradition
In England alone there are almost 3,000sq.km dedicated to designated conservation areas, meaning thousands of residential and commercial buildings face strict guidelines when upgrading windows. The Residence Collection discusses the effectiveness of nurturing relationships with its fabricators for the best end result for consumers.
Haven in between
In the heart of Leeds city centre, 11&12 Wellington Place sets a new benchmark for sustainable development. It is BREEAM Outstanding, has an EPC A rating and is the first to achieve a NABERS Five Star review in the UK, outside of London.