Old Contacts, New Work

It's been a strange year, 2020. Last month, we were contacted by a former client who was enticed away from us by a sweet-talking rival company in their locality - their relationship did not work out and they have enquired about working with us again. This month, we were contacted by three people with whom we have previously worked: one from about about three years ago, one from a couple of years before that and one from last century!

To clarify that last contact, we were colleagues before The BPc was set up in 1990. Recently retired, Ian has written a book of the humorous events that comprised his working life in international I.T. sales. The book is available on Amazon in paperback and electronic formats but - the important thing to note is that half the proceeds of all purchases are going to the homeless charity, Crisis. 

You can help the less fortunate whilst reading an entertaining collection of stories, as shown in the 'taster' online at Amazon and some comments, shown below.

The time when Ian almost had a career in a double-act on the Bar Mitzvah circuit in New York… 

The times that an East Anglian farmer got the better of him, twice. Twice!

The one and only time that Ian flew Aeroflot... Never again!

For more, buy the book!

Using Experience to Increase Service Excellence

Nobody can predict how long the current Covid measures will be in place. Forward-looking corporations have been using lockdown to ready themselves for a better future. Companies with a good reputation for customer service are planning to excel in this field to win and retain clients.

We developed a website for Martin Lee, founder and owner of Quest for Excellence, using a selection of photographs that he supplied, high-level testimonials and local business videos.

Our client had strong ideas about the look and feel of his website and he is passionate about excellect customer service being the key to successful growth. He has worked with organisations including: 

• Disney Institute
• Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
• Rugby League World Cup
• National Trust
  
• Chester Zoo
• L'Oréal
  
• Wrexham Glyndwr University
  
• Alan Howard Group
• Timpson Group
• Grant Thornton
• De Winter
• Metro Bank
  

 ...  plus a number of sports clubs and the NHS.

Visit the website, learn about Martin's philosophy and contact him to discuss how to improve your organisation's reputation.

And... if you'd like The BPc / Professional Solutions to develop a website for you, contact us!

Equipment Supplier to Dental Practices

The BPc has been working with dpsdental.co.uk to optimise their content for improved website visibility. Since May, visitor numbers to their website have increased each month.

• May to June 25% increase;
• June to July 66% increase;
• August is looking promising so far.

DPS supplies dental equipment to dentists and dental practices. Products focus on patient comfort and care and the latest techology for great-looking teeth. Some of these are:

• aerosol suction evacuator
• anxiety reducing weighted blankets
• teeth veneers

The dental evacuator (or extractor) is currently offered at a discount, as it is essential for patients' welfare during the current pandemic. Using this and other cleansing equipment, such as air sterilizers, the dental surgery should remain virus-free.

Dental visits can be traumatic for many people. DPS supplies a range of comfort cushions, blankets and other items to help relax patients during their appointments.

Teeth veneers are a game-changer for people who feel embarrassed by their teeth. If you would like to smile with confidence, ask your dentist to contact DPS dental for details of the direct veneer system. It is minimally invasive and dentists can veneer teeth in a single pain-free visit in around 2 hours.

Website for Construction Services Co.

We are pleased to show you this fairly simple design for Mastic Pointing Services, a Herts-based joint sealing company. They have specialised in a single set of sealant services to the construction industry for the best part of 40 years, building an excellent reputation along the way.

The BPc was doubly pleased to be chosen as the website builder for this project, as we were recommended by another of our clients. The client was easy to work with and was happy with the delivered design.

We produce professional websites that enables clients, if they so wish, to update the content themselves - and we are always on hand to assist. Our rates are reasonable, too.

If you are looking for a new website or a redesign of your old one, do let us know. We'd be delighted to hear from you!

In the Pipeline...

If it seems a little quiet, it's because we have a number of projects in the pipeline but none that have been published this month.

Almost completed (i.e. delivered but not yet signed off) is a new website for a construction services company and just started is a branding project for a garden design service. This will include: graphic design of logo, business cards, etc., plus social media set up / customisation and CMS website. We hope to be able to let you see both these projects during the next few weeks. As we service existing clients, too, our small business is ticking over nicely.

We are in discussion regarding two other websites and a full seo/promotions service. While you're waiting for further information, why not take yourself on a nice relaxing summer break and drop in when you get back ;-)

SunSeeker UltraSlim doors vs other multi-door systems

Whilst researching the UK market for new competitors on behalf of SunSeeker Doors, we discovered some images and video demos which we've posted below for your comparison.

1. "Swing and Slide" from ProFix

2. New Wave Swing and Slide (same as ProFix?) - YouTube link

3. The bi-fold alternative from Panoramic Doors

Below: SunSeeker UltraSlim Doors - spot the difference! 

More glass, less frame.

SunSeeker Doors designed and developed UltraSlim in 2009. They are the only manufacturers of these swing-and-slide / slide-and-pivot doors which are manufactured at their site in Bedfordshire. SunSeeker UltraSlim Doors are made to order to exact specifications and installed by SunSeeker's trained teams, not third party contractors.

The industry doesn't seem to have a common name for the multi-door pivot-slide-pivot-stack system and they are often marketed as hinge-less bifolds.

We are not sure which other doors are manufactured in the UK and who the manufacturers are (it's part of our on-going research) but it seems that Panoramic was a USA company that is beginning to manufacture in England and other companies are importing German systems.

SunSeeker Doors cannot guarantee that nothing ever goes wrong with an installation, as there may be other construction teams on site but, as a one-stop-shop, clients have only one point of contact for any door-related queries. The company is privately owned and has been manufacturing aluminium framed patio doors since 2003. Visit www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk for more details and a quotation.

The Food Coach: Losing Weight / Staying Healthy

Our client, Hayley, is a qualified nutritionist with several years' experience of helping her clients with their weight goals.  Her goal is to provide clients with tailored, sustainable, personal plans to improve their lifestyles for better health.

Hayley is known as the Food Coach. She will provide help to make you feel great, inside and out, by her holistic approach to well-being with diet, exercise and support.

Men, women and children often need nutritional advice and guidance to help them meet and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hayley has the experience and expertise to provide this, as listed on the services page of the new website we delivered for her - www.weightlossnutritionist.co.uk.

Working closely with clients in a relaxed, informal relationship helps to provide the very best results.

The Food Coach has established practices in Great Dunmow or Chelmsford, Essex, for personal consultations and can arrange online sessions, world-wide, via Skype.

The BPc designed a fresh look for the website. Browse the www.weightlossnutitionist.co.uk website pages to find out more about:

• Sports nutrition
• Health conditions
• Weight loss

Luxury Highland Holidays

We were privileged, recently, to be consulted regarding written content for An Cos Shieldaig,  a website for a beautiful holiday home in the Scottish highlands. The information needed some updating and links to further information were improved. We shall soon embark on bringing social media up to date, too.

Self-catering accommodation for large parties

Situated in western Scotland, the house is very high-spec., well furnished and tastefully decorated. Facilities are plentiful - including a steam room to relax after an invigorating day in the surrounding countrside or on the loch.

An Cos has four large bedrooms and sleeps up to ten people, therefore it's ideal for a family get-together or a friends' getaway. It is situated on the edge of a loch, a few steps from the village of Shieldaig, which has a pub and dining, but is very tranquil.

First, visit the website, then visit the fabulous holiday house.

Luxury accommodation, Scottish highlands

Self-catering in Western Scotland

Attractive Website for Ugley Village Hall

There are many places with amusing names, such as Nasty in Herts and Ugley in Essex. We were delighted to be asked to develop a CMS website for Ugley Village Hall.

CMS stands for Content Management System, which requires a developer to build a database-driven website that has an easily updateable user interface (i.e. users can add and edit their own page content, news, etc.). This means that there are no monthly costs each time the website information is updated.

Whilst developing the website, we discovered a couple of YouTube videos about Ugley, which are available to view on the website news pages. The website has a calendar of public events plus all you need to know about booking the hall for your event - availability, prices, facilities, T&Cs, etc.

Need a venue? Visit www.ugleyvillage.org.uk
Need a website? Visit www.thebpc.org.uk