PRO INSTALLER NOVEMBER 2016

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SUPPLYING TRADE FOR OVER

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The latest CPA report shows demand for high-end quality products such as composite & bi-folding doors , vertical sliders and coloured profile , as well as conservatory replacement products .

Get the competitive edge with Sidey ’ s full product range which can assist in increasing your bottom line .

Products and service that will ensure the diversification consumers are looking for is easily met .

Apprenticeship funding proposals announced from the government look like a ‘ fair settlement for small employers ,’ according to the Federation of Master Builders ( FMB ).

BUY WINDOWS AND DOORS DIRECT FROM SIDEY

Contact Sean or Christina today for more information

E : trade @ sidey . co . uk T : 0800 234 400

WHERE QUALITY IS MADE & SUPPLIED TO THE TRADE TRADE POINT : 53 Feus Road , Perth , PH1 2AX

reasonable balance , which takes into account the support that small employers need . Those employers with wage bills of less than £ 3 million , who will fall beneath the threshold for paying the new Apprenticeship Levy , will be required to pay 10 % contributions towards the cost of training and assessment . This means most small employers should not end up paying more towards training costs than they currently do . Furthermore , FMB members report significantly higher costs and difficulties associated with training apprentices straight out of school . Therefore , it is right that for small employers training 16-18 year olds this co-investment requirement will be waived and a further £ 1,000 payment will be paid to employers to help with these costs .” He concluded : “ One issue on which we have ongoing concerns is the difficulties and complexities which might come with the new digital apprenticeship service . Small firms express nervousness at the more hands-on role they are being asked to play in negotiating with and paying training providers , and there is real danger in the new system being time-consuming and complicated to a degree which puts off small firms from training . As such , we strongly welcome the decision not to require small employers to start using the new system until at least 2018 . Government and representatives of small employers need to use this time to thoroughly road test the new system and make sure that it fits the needs of the very smallest firms , those we continue to rely on to train the majority of our industry ’ s workforce .”

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• Easy to t , lightweight , strong and durable

• Suitable for domestic and commercial use

• Use as a door canopy , passageway cover , bike shelter or smoking shelter

• Black or grey polycarbonate arms with clear or bronze glazing

• Widths up to 30m are available

• FREE DELIVERY to UK mainland