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Almost 13 Million Of UK Homeowners Fear Hiring A Tradesman
London flooring contractors shared that a recent survey showed some interesting results – a significant number of homeowners fear hiring a tradesman to perform a home improvement project for them. About 13 million UK individuals point out that they are not positive that a trade professional will carry out the work in an efficient way. Almost 90% say that their main concern is finding a reliable London flooring professional. About 60% of the homeowners said that they fear the most finding a person which they can fully entrust their...
read moreBetter Healthcare Flooring Solutions? You Have Them!
You already know that flooring for healthcare must meet a lot of requirements and demands. The list is long and includes cost-effective maintenance, lower environmental impact, safety control and last but not least lasting good looks. Healthcare design must also be created to answer the needs of healthcare installations from care homes to hospitals. London flooring contractors say that they feel it is their responsibility to design a better environment that is safe for patients, visitors and staff. Flooring solutions that are aimed to serve in...
read more6 Common Questions About Wood – Answered
You won't believe how many London hardwood flooring solutions got damaged by poor maintenance using old remedies to clean wood floors. Even if the advice which your great-grandparents gave you sounds totally legit, think twice before putting it into action. In this article, we will go through some of the most common questions and you will get them answered by our London flooring professionals. Is it alright to use the steam cleaner that is advertised on TV? It is said that it can be used with any finish. Maybe you will be disappointed...
read moreThe Effects Of BIM On Flooring
A potential revolution in the flooring field that will affect the specification of London flooring is ahead of us. The UK is a leader in the development of business information modelling (BIM) – London flooring experts say that traditional building design was relying on two dimensional technical drawings. Yet they have been replaced by computer aided design. As BIM is constantly developing, new dimensions to the basic geometric data of width, height and depth have been added. This technology is essential to the design of intelligent green...
read moreLate Payment News
Recently, Margot James, the minister of small business, wrote to signatories of the Prompt Payment Code to highlight progress in the issue for tackling later payment. As in any other business, for the flooring industry, it is of utmost importance to have clear outlines for that matter. London flooring specialists point out that appropriate improvements should be made in order to optimise the business flow. The minister’s letter covers subjects that concern improving the payment practices and suggested the following. Central Government...
read moreSuccessful Exhibition? Mission Possible.
In this article, we will discuss an important aspect of having successful business – what you should you know when you consider having an exhibition. There are some basic rules you should follow in order to maximise a profitable return on the cost and effort. If you adopt some sensible rules, we promise you that your next exhibition will bring a profitable return on the cost and effort. London flooring contractors say that despite the ability to view, source and learn about products online, there is still a demand to "see and touch" them in...
read moreChoose A Real Marketing Expert
Securing the best marketing talent is key for every business including in the flooring industry. It doesn't matter if you have your own team or you rely on outsource, you should know that this is one of the most important aspects of having a successful business. However, there are some things to have in mind if you prefer recruiting an agency to market for you. You should have a clear brief with definitive objectives and measurable results. In this article, London flooring experts will explain to you what you should be looking for when you...
read moreMaintain The Cover
A very important aspect of being a successful business owner is having adequate insurance. In this article, we will discuss the obligations that we have towards our insurers and how to understand them correctly. On 12th of August 2016 the insurance Act 2015 came in and brought the most significant reform to insurance law in over 100 years. What every London flooring company should have in mind is that a large claim or loss can basically destroy their business. When an insurance policy is taken out, every business including London flooring...
read moreMake Your Showroom Stand Out!
Every London flooring company knows that having an attractive showroom is of utmost importance as this is the only way to catch the eye of designers, contractors and consumers and close successfully a sale. In this article, we will look at the trend insights that will help to generate flooring business. To start with, we should discuss the fact that an average end-consumer will spend some time online before coming to your London flooring showroom. He or she will also look at some magazines and catalogues for some ideas and advice. However,...
read moreVOCs: A Threat Or An Opportunity?
In this article, we will talk about combating VOCs as this subject concerns many distributors and manufacturers and the clients, of course. London flooring contractors point out that it is a common thing to be asked about the environmental credentials of their products so the need for environmental certification from manufacturers is rising. London flooring professionals say that in the previous decades other industries were unwilling to accept the scientific research carried out on construction products such as asbestos and lead. VOCs...
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