The Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems believe they should always be the political parties that form governments – them and nobody else. And despite recent aberrations by the voting public to use their democratic rights to elect who they like, the three big parties still act like this is an affront. So says Editor John Roper as he delves into the dirt that leads to the next election.
Marketing – The ins with the outs
Kirsty Winter, general manager at Insight Data, addresses doubts about outbound marketing, saying that an expert-driven approach can enhance customer relationships, boost sales and drive lead generation. In niche industries, outbound marketing delivers targeted, proactive and personalised outreach – pillars of success for all glazing businesses.
Nominating staff to join our main technical committee is often the starting point for each individual to gain active hands-on involvement in the Council for Aluminium in Building, writes Phil Slinger. The committee meets in the spring, early summer and autumn.
Doors – Très chic, non?
The Soho external door represents the ‘pinnacle of luxury fenestration’ says Origin of its new aluminium external bi-fold and French door. It is manufactured in the UK to customers’ exact specifications. Soho features glazing bars and ultra-slim sightlines of 36mm.
Security – Success in house
Over the past four years, AT Precision has carved a niche as a hardware supplier for window and door fabricators by focussing on in-house manufacturing, quality and affordability, writes sales director Michael Hewitt.
Machinery – For the long haul
There is a clear acknowledgement that you get more from your machinery company if you allow it to really understand how your business operates and how you want it to develop. You can trust us to be by your side for the long haul, writes Emmegi MD Ian Latimer.
Finance – Saving the sector
Insolvencies across the construction sector continue to rise and late payments are the driving force according to new data. Founder and CEO of Know-it, Lynne Darcey Quigley, says getting paid on time is more important than ever as she explains her techniques.