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“I want to look at improving
my mortice picking which as
a newly developed locksmith
is basic, but I will develop.”
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“I want to look at
improving my mortice
picking which as a newly
developed locksmith is
basic, but I will develop.”
Adele admitted she was
surprised to learn that there
isn’t a recognised industry
standard qualification.” I
don’t know why not – there
certainly should be,” is her
view.
DEVELOPING
BUSINESS SKILLS
As well as locksmith
training, Adele’s future
plans include more business
development.
“I’ve always been about
development and it’s not
just about my locksmithing
skills,” she explained.
“Being new to running a
business, it is important that
I also develop my business
strategy, marketing and
networking skills.
“On the business side, I
work with Carmen Parkinson
of the Rerrall institute and
John Garrod of Bridge
Business Coaching. I
network with a great group
of business people who have
not only helped me with my
business techniques but also
my credibility.”
Adele specialises in PVCu,
but also covers all aspects of
locksmithing.
It’s a very busy life. I asked
Adele if she has time for any
hobbies these days.
“At the moment my hobbies
have mostly gone on hold
because I am working on my
business, but I do enjoy fine
dining with fine wines – I am
learning to develop a fine
palate. I am currently single –
but enjoying every minute!”
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According to ACPO Vehicle
Crime Intelligence Service,
the Ford Transit van is top
of the UK’s thief hit list. The
workman’s favourite van is
the most popular vehicle to
be stolen, and with a leading
UK insurance company
estimating the average
contents of a commercial van
being worth £1382, it is easy to
see why!
But a locksmith does not have
an average van. Trackit247
research has shown contents,
on average, to be worth
£10,000. £5000 in bench
machines, £2000 in tools
and £3000 in stock. Further,
a locksmiths van is not just
their transport, but their
office, warehouse and their
workshop.
A stolen van and stolen tools
and stock, therefore, results in a
multitude of repercussions for
the business and its owner. We
know of at least five.
The devices are small,
powerful, mini live tracking
GPS units - size of a match box!
They utilise a satellite based
navigation system to track time
and location information of
the asset it is installed in. The
information is then transmitted
via GPRS to the web based
control panel and mobile app,
where vehicle location, speed,
routing and stop/start time
can be monitored – either live
or through its saved history
reply.
But low cost does not mean
low tech. The trackers are
packed with advanced features.
All the devices have built in
motion sensors. When the
device is armed via the online
control panel or mobile app, it
will instantly alert