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Spicers are first choice
Family owned Choice Stationery Supplies has signed a new five-year contract with Spicers.
Having moved to Spicers in October 2014, the company has seen an impressive 43%
growth in its business, a result it attributes to joining a partner who truly understands their
business.
Founder Paul Andrews said: “Moving to Spicers felt like the right decision for us as it was refreshing
to work with a business that truly listened to what we wanted and took the time to understand our
needs and where we wanted to go. Spicers aren’t afraid to take risks and move away from the rule book
when required to get results that work for both of us.”
Sharples MD says Brexit
is not the only issue
Some business owners currently have more
pressing challenges than just the ongoing
Brexit debate that seems to be, quite
rightly, uppermost in every politician’s mind,
according to Mark Brocklehurst, Director of
Warrington-based document management
specialists the Sharples Group.
“For example, the Hanjin Shipping situation,
where the South Korean based shipping firm
sought bankruptcy protection earlier this month,
will have a significant impact on the businesses
that rely on the company to deliver their products
to customers across the world,” he said.
"Like many companies we only store a certain
amount of stock so immediately when we heard
about the Hanjin situation, we took precautions
and put in place a disaster recovery system,"
he explained. "Being independent we work on
alternatives meaning we can buy from different
suppliers ensuring that our clients will not be
affected."
Brocklehurst argues that although the Brexit
issue will have an impact on businesses, there will
always be an endless range of issues for business
owners to deal with. “Running a business is a
challenge in itself. But, with the right experience
and knowhow, most situations can be dealt with
successfully. I'm sure Brexit will be the same!" he
said.
Irongate prepares for the big 4-0
Irongate Group is preparing to celebrate
its 40th anniversary in 2017. To mark
the first phase of this milestone, the
company has refreshed its brand identity
and launched InOne, a new procurement
solution aimed at saving companies
significant time and money when buying
business supplies and services.
Managing Director Adam Noble explained:
“InOne combines all of Irongate’s specialist
sub-divisions and industry experts to provide
businesses with a powerful single source
package for all of their business supplies, with
one supplier, one point of contact, one delivery
and one invoice all accessible via one online
ordering system.”
A new website has also been launched,
offering an improved user experience for
customers and the new InOne online ordering
portal to help procurement departments order
what they need quickly and efficiently.
Xerox expands channel partner network
Xerox has appointed mail and print room managed services provider Franking
Sense, as an authorised document technology partner and authorised service
provider.
The Bolton headquartered company will now offer the full range of Xerox office equipment,
including Phaser printers and WorkCentre and ColorQube multifunction systems. Franking
Sense will also offer managed print services through Xerox Partner Print Services (XPPS).
“The strength of the Xerox brand made the company an obvious choice when we were
seeking a new document technology and managed print services partner,” said Operations
Director Daniel Gilbert (pictured). “In particular, Xerox’s channel managed print service
offering, XPPS, will enable us to significantly enhance the scope of our offer to customers.”
Document Network Services
showcases the ‘office of the future’
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations,
Document Network Services opened up its
Innovation Centre on Pride Park, Derby, to
showcase the ‘office of the future’. With
cutting-edge touchscreen technology, an
interactive boardroom table and award
winning technology, the company says that
the efficient, streamlined, cost-effective
office may sound futuristic, but it’s a reality
that is improving businesses right here and
now.
The Innovation Centre, which opened last
year and is the first of its kind outside London,
showcases new office equipment and the latest
software solutions available.
Managing director, Darren Marsh said:
“Although advanced, reliable technology is at the
centre of our provision, our focus is always on our
customers and providing a first-class service, which
is why our anniversary celebration is all about
people. For the first time we’re opening up the
Innovation Centre beyond our existing client list and
inviting everyone to celebrate with us, experiencing
the innovative office solutions that continue to
motivate and excite us, even after 20 years!”
