Working over the Holidays?

Snow time to stop!

Some companies close down for two weeks over Christmas and New Year but SAE Logistics closes for just one day - Christmas Day - and that follows a generally hectic pre-Christmas period on behalf of their Order Fulfilment customers.

On Boxing Day last year, SAE's MD took a call from a customer asking for an express Pick and Pack project to start at 7am the next morning and complete before New Years Eve.

This turned Boxing Day into boxing week for some dedicated SAE staff! SAE Logistics offers a complete storage and distribution service all year round. They also provide same-day, next-day plus haulage.

Updated website for established Hertfordshire Mobility company

We have changed the layout of the Classic Mobility website and updated it with new photographs and information.

The company, established in 1995, is based near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, and services mobility equipment in Herts, Essex, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northants, Bucks, Berkshire and London.

This includes mobility scooters, battery operated wheelchairs, rise and recline easy-chairs, adjustable beds plus patient hoists and gantry systems, which are mostly used in care homes and hospital facilities. Classic Mobility also advises customers prior to their purchase of expensive but essential equipment for themselves or a disabled or elderly relative and can help with finance for mobility equipment. They also supply "gadgets" and other useful daily living aids - plus spare parts and consumables.

Signage speaks louder than words

Strictly speaking, signage can consist entirely of words but 'it ain't what you say, it's the way that you say it' so here is a representation of signage from our client, Signcraft.

Fascias and Lighting

Large Banners and Wraps

They also design and produce vehicle graphics, window manifestations, flags and flagpoles, monolithic signposts, wall art, property agent signs and offer re-branding design services.

Driving Tuition in Kent / Female Driving Instructor

The BPc recently created a non traditional image for a new client (a referral from PNI property services, London) offering driving tuition in the areas of Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

Dawn is an empathic, experienced driving instructor with a natural ability to help nervous learner drivers feel more relaxed, whether they are advanced in years or young; Dawn spent four years putting soldiers through intensive driving courses, consistently achieving the best 'first time pass' results.

Interested in learning to drive with a female driving instructor in Kent? The new website launched today: www.dawndrivingtuition.co.uk

Looking After the Assets of Financial Services Business Clients

The Asset Protection Strategy offers a service to clients via Financial Services professionals, such as mortgage brokers and IFAs.

Designed to protect clients' assets by setting up Trusts and writing Wills, the service provides an additional revenue stream for brokers, using a straightforward concept sale to clients; the responsibility for advice is held by The Asset Protection Strategy, not brokers.

Less than half the British population has a current Will and only 5% have Trusts. To help protect their clients' assets, brokers should find out more at The Asset Protection Strategy website.

New Blog from Fish-tastic, mostly about Fly Fishing

Owner of online angling supplies shop Fish-tastic.com (Fly Fishing tackle, accessories), Jason Dickinson, has been getting to grips with writing a blog about his exploits in the Fly Fishing World and has now published the first few posts.

Entertaining, even for non-anglers, with photographs of beautiful countryside, lakes and rivers but (*warning*) with strong language. Fish-tastic is based near Ware, Hertfordshire; personal callers are strictly by appointment.

Blog: www.fish-tasticworld.com
Shop: www.fish-tastic.com

New Drives & Patios Service from Established Carpet Cleaning Client

Homecare Cleaning Services has been keeping carpets clean in and around Northamptonshire since 1988. Owner Phil has recently expanded the business to include patios and driveways.

Offering a comprehensive refurbishment programme to restore external hard surfaces to tip top condition, combined with treatments such as sealing paved areas or resurfacing tarmac/hard-standing, Homecare leaves patios and driveways looking better and longer-lasting. More details can be found on the appropriate websites:
cleaning patios and driveways
cleaning carpets, rugs, upholstery

New Client: Future Inspired ...

Meet Beverley Corson, Future Inspired Business Owner, whose goal is to inspire other business owners to achieve great things and achieve their goals.

You can read Beverley's business owners blog and add your comments on a number of topics from inspiration to leadership.

You may also register to try the Success Creation Toolbox, a 60-minute video that Beverley has created to inspire business owners.

Another Great Offer from SunSeeker Doors.

Until 25th August, 2011, SunSeeker Doors is offering their innovative double glazed Frameless Glass Doors  for little more than the price of their reasonably priced Bi folding doors.

As an example, doors to fit opening 2100mm high by 3.5 metres wide, are offered at £809 +vat (almost £1,000 off the price of double glazed glass curtains). The wider the door aperture, the bigger the saving!

All SunSeeker doors are described in detail on their website, www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk.

Click on 'how much will my frameless glass doors cost?' for your no-obligation quotation, today.

Small-to-medium Business Support/Advice

Local businesses may find the Branduin Business Support blog interesting. Recent posts include:

• Exhibition Surfing
• Bids & Tenders 
• SME MOT
• Direct Marketing 

Older posts cover more topics and a few case studies.

Branduin recommends The BPc to some of it's clients, as appropriate, should they require SEO advice. The BPc works with clients to ensure website content and coding is optimised for search engine ranking and to promote products or services throughout the internet by establishing links from third party sites to the clients' websites, including the use of social media. The BPc provides cost-effective part-time expertise for smaller to medium sized organisations.

Fantastic Offer from SunSeeker Doors - UltraSlim for Classic Bifold Price!

Don't miss out on this amazing launch offer, ends 31st July:

• SunSeeker Doors BiFolds
• Features of UltraSlim
• Details of Offer
• Get a Quote!

Fastnet Telescopic Folding Trout Nets

... are proving to be popular products in the Fish-tastic store this year.

This ‘Telescopic Folding Trout Net’ is good value and good quality. If you have restricted storage space but would like some extra reach, this excellent accessory will soon become essential for your fishing trips. Every angler should have one!

The shaft extension can be 'locked/unlocked' with a simple grip and twist action then the net can be flipped open with one hand, ready for use.

View this, quality fly fishing tackle and other fly fishing equipment at the Fish-tastic online shop.

Are you interested in the Arts?

Valerie Dalton has been running History of Art courses for many years. There are three courses each year covering various aspects of art.

Lectures are held at the Linnean Society, Burlington House, and of a very high standard. Lecturers hold established positions in the world of fine art, including:

• Head of Education at the National Gallery;
• Head of Classical Studies at Sotherby's;
• Senior Lecturer at Christies Education;
• Senior Lecturer at Sotherby's Education;
• Lecturer at the National Gallery and Tate Galleries.

ASPECTS of ART courses are in Piccadilly in London's West End, with easy access to the Royal Academy, National Gallery, Tate galleries, British Museum, the V & A and Courtauld Institute, to name a few.

Visit www.AspectsOfArt.co.uk to see current history of art courses for Autumn, early Spring and late Spring. You can contact Valerie for further information and there is an enrolment form sign up for any or all of the courses.

Planning a Wedding in Herts Essex or London

If you are looking for a special chauffeur-driven classic limousine for your wedding, we have two clients with some stunning wedding cars for hire, from old classics to vintage-style repros.

Arrive in style in a 1930s style Regent Landaulette

Classic Wedding Limousines and A White Rolls Royce offer  a choice of over twenty wedding cars for hire in North London, East London, North West London, Essex (Epping, Ilford, Brentwood, Chigwell, Chelmsford, Harlow, Woodford, Dunmow, Thaxted, etc), Hertfordshire (St. Albans, Hitchin, Elstree, Brookmans Park, Welwyn, Radlett, Hertford, Cuffley, Northaw, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, etc) plus some areas of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Cambridgeshire.

Open top Regent Landaulette for your special occasion

gas-elec - meeting the needs of householders, agents and landlords

In 1996, gas-elec Safety Systems was launched, bringing combined gas and electrical safety inspection services to landlords and agents. As the services they offered became popular, gas-elec extended their services to house-holders.

With a ready-made customer base and ambassadorial engineers, gas-elec explored other opportunities to service their clientele, from energy saving devices to money saving offers.

gas-elec is now a leading franchise company and operates nationwide.

Quality Property Services - Bespoke Kitchens

work-in-progress

PNI Property Services has expanded from Philip Noble Installations, a well-respected small company with an enviable client list.

Their broad range of expertise enables them to undertake most property-related tasks and projects, from total refurbishment of an apartment block or house to re-wiring, decorating or gutter repairs for house-holders and landlords.

Recently, PNI completed projects in several rooms of a home in London, within a tight deadline.

The stunning kitchen featured curves and black glass mosaic tiles. The island was crafted as a U shape with inset sink and gas hob. Several appliances were fitted into the overall glossy black theme.

completed island unit

PNI Property Services' portfolio includes traditional and contemporary styles and special finishes are a speciality, whether it's limed oak, metallic, glass, polished stone or paint.

alternative view of kitchen island

Visit their website for a full list of Property Services they offer.

Great Domain Names Newly Available

On behalf of clients no longer wishing to use these great domain names, we have released them this weekend:

www.bidstendersproposals.co.uk

www.fireriskassessment.org.uk

Our followers have the first opportunity to snap them up!

Fly Fishing

Recently, The BPc began working with a new client, a fly-fishing enthusiast who supplies quality fly-fishing tackle, equipment and accessories from his online shop at www.fish-tastic.com.

Follow FishTasticUK on Twitter.

'Like' the FishTastic FlyFishing FaceBook page.

Fire Risk Assessment UK domain name available

We registered the domain name fireriskassessment.org.uk on behalf of a client 10 years ago. He has recently retired and wishes to sell the domain name.

The price is only £75+vat and there will be a registrant transfer fee to pay to Nominet (£10+vat).

If you are interested, please contact The BPc to arrange arrange payment and transfer.

Equestrian Essentials

Two horse-related websites to check out ...

Quality horse-riding clothing from Sherwood Equestrian, specialists in equestrian underwear for men and women and dressage wear. For Equestrians on a budget, they currently have limited stocks of Men's and Ladies' dressage jackets at £50.

Looking after horses and their environment with CleanRound equine washes is very much cheaper than calling out the vet for equine strangles, mud fever, ring worm and sweet-itch. The range includes body wash for horses and pets (choice of fragrances) plus rug wash and yard wash. Scientific test results available.

Architecture Design Extension, Open View

Key to this project by Brunskill Design Architects was to gain much needed kitchen and sitting room space. There was a preference to maximise views out at the back of the house, across a small valley, from as many areas as possible within the house. The interior layout is opened out in the design. It involves a spilt level as the property is on a slope and this gives great views out. The fact that this was a locally listed building restricted the design possibilities; however an attractive suitable design solution was found to increase useful area and retain original features.

SunSeeker Doors manufactures, supplies and installs aluminium framed Bi Folding Doors and double-glazed Frameless Patio Doors.

And, on the subject of extensions and new kitchens, PNI Property Services created a stunning kitchen in Hampton, London. The company specialises in bespoke fittings to the clients' individual requirements.

CMS for SMEs

CMS is short for Customer Management System. It refers to a data-base driven website that facilitates updates to the website without html or css knowledge. This post has been moved to:
http://thebpcuk.blogspot.com/2011/04/introduction-to-cms-for-smes-who-want.html

gas-elec enhances their heat-care plan

Since launching their heat-care plan to cover boiler repairs, demand has led to gas-elec re-jigging their offering to include the required gas boiler service in the plan price. This means that for a boiler service and breakdown cover for a year, the price is a competitive £140.

Additionally, gas-elec launched a number of similar plans for landlords who may have more than one property or legal obligations concerning gas and electrical safety.

Spring ... thinking about Home Improvement?

Instead of moving home, why not take the opportunity of improving? Not only will you enjoy living with the extra space, extra light, extra storage, but you will be adding value to your biggest investment.

For innovative ideas and sympathetic plans: Brunskill Design Architects, Herts.

New patio doors - let in some light plus great visibility and maximum accessibility: SunSeeker Doors, Herts/Beds.

Revamp a room exactly as you want it - kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, studies, etc - PNI Property Services, Home Counties/London.

These are established, smallish, British companies with good reputations for delivering affordable quality. View the websites, contact the companies for an initial discussion ... get the ball rolling today and enhance your lifestyle!

Spring ... thinking about Weddings?

If you are looking to hire an amazing car - or cars - for your wedding in Hertfordshire, Essex or North London, two of our clients are ready to oblige.

Classic Wedding Limousines are based in Hertfordshire

A White Rolls Royce is based in London E4 nr Essex

A gallery of classic white wedding cars and classic wedding limousines provide the best choice you can imagine from a vintage Rolls Royce, Bentleys, Daimlers, Beaufords, a stretch limo, classic taxis and a 1930s Style Regent Landaulette.

Number 1 on Google

I just received this from a very VERY happy client ...

"I just Googled the following phrases:

  Tender Training

  Bid Training

  Bid Consultants

And we were number one each time..."

And if you want to know who the client is, you know what to do !

Unfortunately, we can't sit back and relax because there is always someone else ready to push for top spot.

Save Energy, Save Money. Boiler Service & Breakdown Cover

Gus from gas-elec

Recently Launched: Heat-Care Plan from Gas-Elec.
Boiler Breakdown Cover for £60 pa is incredibly good value compared with most of the plans available. Call any time day or night and a gas-elec engineer will be scheduled to fix your boiler as soon as possible - no call out fees and all parts and labour are included.

There are conditions, of course, such as regular boiler servicing (which gas-elec will arrange for you) but these are listed on their web site.

Discover some other reasons why checking out the Gas-Elec group may be worth a few minutes of your time ...

Home-owners:
Gas and Electrical Safety Inspections,
Boiler service, maintenance, replacement,
Boiler economiser to reduce heating bills.

According to Good Housekeeping Magazine:
"The g-save is a small device that wires into your central heating to optimise the amount of fuel the boiler uses. Often there's a time lag between the thermostat signalling the need for heat and the system registering the temperature has been reached, resulting in overheating and wasted energy. The manufacturer claims it can reduce running costs by 17% to 31% ... We monitored the gas consumption of a four-bedroom house for two weeks, with and without the g-save. Gas consumption was 31% lower in the g-save week, which would work out at a saving of £165 over a year if it was maintained."

Landlords:
Gas and Electrical Safety Inspections.

Businesses & commercial properties:
Compare Energy Deals & Switch.

New Website launch: SunSeeker Trade Bifolds

We have just completed a new website for our client, SunSeeker Doors, UK manufacturer of bi folding and frameless glass doors.

The new service Trade Bifolds, launched today, is for professional builders.

SunSeeker Doors sells direct to home-owners via www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk. Its aluminium bifolding doors, frameless 'glass curtain' room divider and latest innovation, double glazed frameless glass patio doors, are priced to include pre-manufacturing survey and full installation by SunSeeker Doors' experienced teams.

However, the aluminium bi folding doors have stood the test of time since 2003, therefore the SunSeeker Doors management felt that it was a practical move forward to enable professional tradesmen to submit their required specifications and install the made-to-order door sets for their own customers, should they so wish.

The BPc also designed the new logo for SunSeeker Trade Bifolds.

The re-launch of Sherwood Equestrian on-line shop

Sherwood Equestrian's new Equestrian supplies on-line shop is now 'live', catering for competing equestrians, with Show and Eventing clothes for men, women and juniors plus specialist equestrian underwear and horse care products.

During 2010, the shopping site was completely re-written and is now easier for browsers to find products and purchase them. The shop was launched just before Christmas, with 30 popular products; more will be added each week. Keep up with all their news on www.Twitter.com/SherwoodEquestr

Client Testimonial - Classic Mobility, Herts.

"We have been clients of the BPc for many years, we have always received excellent service and our (sometimes) vague requests are always interpreted correctly! The BPc has produced three websites for us, and we get many compliments on the standard and professionalism of our sites.  Keep up the good work! "