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With summer
now and truly
here, companies
throughout the
industry appear
to be benefitting from
the ongoing economic up-turn.
And, with consumers appearing
to have more money available to
spend on home improvements,
it’s a time to ensure leads are
captured and tracked to guarantee
continuous order books.
»» This month, Clearview follows the
story of two online and software systems which have been
specifically developed to support fabricators and installers
in the quest to ensure continuous lead generation, and also
protect themselves against ‘cowboy customers’.
The Toolbox Maker is an ideal solution for small
companies lacking tools to cater leads, capture and
track them. Working hand in hand with its sister site
‘All Checked’ – a consumer rating and review website,
specifically directed at the glazing industry; the Toolbox
Maker offers a solution for any fabricator’s customers in
need of being organised to track through homeowner
leads.
Another great scheme, which is set to benefit the
tradesperson, is The Home Improvement Guarantee
Scheme. With an ever growing network of builders and
tradespeople seeking membership, the scheme looks to
protect tradespeople from ‘Cowboy Customers’ and
ensures they get paid for work carried out.
On the subject of trades, fabricator Origin has surveyed
over 500 individual trades people to reveal how they have
become the industries ‘Unsung Hero’s’, with 90% going
above and beyond their actual duties to keep customers
happy, including; taking people to hospital, delivering babies
and even cooking Christmas dinner.
We also share, through the magazine, how Hallmark
Panels are celebrating its 20th year anniversary this year,
proving that they are more than just a PVCu and composite
door manufacturer, the company is looking forward to the
next 20 years.
And lastly, Clearview Directors joined UAP Tradelocks
last month for its first golfing day. Reports have it that the
Clearview team, consistin