The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2013 - Issue 28 | Page 9

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURIKEY FIRST YEAR IS LOOKING GOOD FOR NEW CITYSAFE UK Setting up a new business is always a challenge – let alone at what we all hope is the tail-end of a recession - but the co-directors of brand new company Southamptonbased security wholesalers, Citysafe UK Ltd are pleased with the progress the new business has made since they set it up in January this year. Partners Tony Hill and Howard Crossland have known each other for 25 years and have a good working relationship. With Tony as Sales Director and Howard as Accountant, their combined industry knowledge and expertise are proving a formidable combination for the success of the new business which covers the whole of the UK. Tony covers the South while Rob Need is sales representative for the North. COVERING THE WHOLE OF THE UK “Tony is constantly on the road as it is obviously a very large territory,” Howard explains, “so we appointed Rob to concentrate on our customers across the North. So far, it is working very well, but of course, as an accountant I say they could always do better!” “It wasn’t the ideal time to launch a new business,” says Howard, “but we felt that with our backgrounds, we could offer a good service and continue to make our own mark in the industry. We have a strong customer base which is increasing month on month, as people get to know us as individuals. It’s often a question of building up trust. “We enjoyed meeting people at the MLA Expo this year. We really had to be there as it was the right place to introduce more people to the new business and to some of our products. We exhibited locksmith’s tools, cylinders and instacode software.” The company is in the process of updating the website (www.citysafeuk. com) “Bear with us as the new website is a work in progress,” said Howard. “We are a small team and our main priorities are making sure we have the right stock for our customers, and delivering the service and value they should expect.” ‘We felt that with our backgrounds, we could offer a good service and continue to make our own mark in the industry’ For more contact us on www.citysafeuk.com CitysafeUK Ltd is based at Unit B4, Premier Way, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9DG Telephone: 02380 010871 Email: [email protected] Get paid faster with Payatrader Payatrader low cost credit & debit card processing is ideal for businesses that prefer to be paid as soon as the job is done! • • • • • • • • No separate merchant account needed No terminal needed…but option to add one if required No minimum fees per month Pay As You Go – only pay when you use the service Accept payments online, by telephone, mobile, email, contact centre and optionally, GPRS Chip & Pin Competitive, low processing rates from 2.3% Rapid set up Just a single, low joining fee JOIN TODAY for just £74.00 at www.payatrader.com New! You can add a mobile Chip & Pin terminal to your account for just £3 per week inclusive of SIM data charges and terminal support, or purchase it outright. Find our more at www.payatrader.com P.S. Readers benefit from a discounted joining fee – use referral code LSJ25 when you apply for an account to save £25! (Normal price to join Payatrader is £99)     To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk THE SEP/OCT 2013 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 9