INSTALLERSUPPORT
‘Lock-down toolkit’ prepares
Installers for the new normal
» TODAY’S CONSUMERS ARE MUCH
more open to dealing with installers in a
virtual environment: whether discussing
projects via zoom or Skype, starting an
online quote or taking an online Virtual
Reality Tour. We believe this trend may
continue for some time as restrictions are
lifted slowly and society becomes accustomed
to new digital ways of working, living and
communicating.
With ICAAL the Digital Marketing
Experts, Ultraframe has developed a ‘Lock-
down toolkit’ packed with free website content
and tools to help retailers generate leads and
sell remotely.
GENERATE HIGH QUALITY LEADS
The NEW online chat-bot enables installers
to answer customers’ questions 24/7 from any
device or social platform, plus live chat and
quoting engines options.
SELLING REMOTELY
The NEW Virtual Appointment booking
system helps installers sell during social
distancing. Customers can also download
FREE sales presentations to share via Zoom or
Skype and view helpful webinars.
Super-charging Websites: Customers can
give their websites a facelift with FREE
interactive content blocks for every Ultraframe
roof, Virtual Reality Tours, Animated videos
and so much more.
www.ultraframetrade.co.uk/lockdown
A ‘short’ hot summer
» WORK SHORTS FOR THE FLEXIBLE
working environment - designed to deliver
cool comfort and freedom of movement.
Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks
of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and
fabric technology in the design of the new
Stretch Shorts for men and women that really
set these new garments apart.
These new AllroundWork and FLEXIWork
shorts are great for working in the warmer
months. Delivering superior flexibility and
comfort, these lightweight work shorts come
in a body-mapping design and a range of new
colours including Hi-vis options.
Made from a self-ventilating stretch fabric
with Cordura reinforcements for all-round
mobility and durability, they’re packed with
comfort and functionality and specially
designed for the fast-paced professional who’s
always on the go for delivering top class work
on site.
For professional tradesmen and women who
rely on their gear in demanding environments,
Snickers Workwear Work Shorts are a must
for everyone who wants the ultimate in cool
comfort this summer.
www.snickersworkwear.co.uk
DON’T LEAVE COMPANY DIRECTORS HIGH AND DRY
» GREATER SUPPORT IS
needed for those running small
businesses who fall between
the gap in schemes to support
employees and the self-employed.
Key statistics from a survey of
589 FMB members – small and
medium sized builder companies
across the country include:
• 4 in 5 (80%) responders
were Directors of Limited
companies, of which more
than half (58%) receive most
of their income through
dividends;
• Two-thirds of Directors
(69%) said that 80% of
their monthly PAYE salary
(available as a furloughed
employee through the
Coronavirus Job Retention
Scheme) would not provide
enough;
• Of those, 63% work in
the domestic renovation,
repair and maintenance
sector, the part of the
construction industry
least able to continue to
work.
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‘there is a core
group who will
miss out’
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of
the Federation of Master Builders
(FMB) said: “The Chancellor has
been generous in his support for
workers and the self-employed in
this time of crisis, but there is a
core group who will miss out.”
www.fmb.org.uk