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In response to concerns about 'rogue traders' which are often highlighted in the media, a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The scheme provides consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Every business listed has undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.
If you are a consumer looking for a reputable trader, go to : http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/traders
If you are a trader wishing to join the scheme, go to : http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/apply |
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What is the guild of master craftsmen?
The Guild of Master Craftsmen is widely considered to be Britain's
premier quality assurance regulatory body. Over 30,000 business
in the service, retail, manufacturing and building trade industries
have so far successfully applied for membership recognition.
What can the customer expect from the guild member?
Membership provides evidence of professionalism, good reputation
and offers a recognised means of resolving a problem should one
arise. Membership applicants are visited by a trained Assessment
Manager who advises on suitability and takes customer references
before submitting application to the Guild's Council of Management.
http://www.thegmcgroup.com |
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The Better
Payment Practice Group (BPPG) is encouraging all firms to
adopt a responsible attitude to paying on time by signing up to
and following its Better Payment Practice Code. Nearly 1,400 businesses,
representing 20% of the UK’s GDP, have already signed up
to do just this. Firms who do not pay their bills on time risk
damage to their corporate reputation which can weaken relations
with their suppliers. Clive Lewis, Chairman of the BPPG, said:
“By signing up to the Better Payment Practice Code firms
are sending a clear signal to suppliers and customers of their
commitment to prompt payment.”The code states that signatories
will always:1. Agree payment terms at the outset of a deal
and stick to them, 2. Explain their payment procedures
to suppliers, 3. Pay bills in accordance with any contract
agreed with the supplier or as required by law and 4. Tell
suppliers without delay when an invoice is contested, and settle
disputes quickly.
http://www.payontime.co.uk |
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The
FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting
and protecting the interests of the self-employed and small firms.
Formed in 1974, it now has over 174,000 members across 33 regions
and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance
and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by the
Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure
on MP's, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their
constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. The
FSB is nonprofit making and nonparty political.
http://www.fsb.org.uk |
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The Computer Doctors Ltd
is registered under the 1984 Data Protection Act to store our
customer information electrically. We keep as little customer
data as possible on our computers, just enough to create an invoice
or sales slip accurately i.e. name, address etc. We do not keep
sensitive data that may be entrusted to our care temporarily,
such as PC user names and passwords, credit card details etc.
Any one of our customers can visit our premises and, providing
they have suitable proof of identity, request to see their entry
on our customer database. This can be deleted on request.
http://www.dpr.gov.uk |
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TrustKeeper is a certified remote assessment and compliance solution designed to help merchants meet the security standards of all credit card companies. TrustKeeper has been certified by Visa CISP/AIS, MasterCard SDP, American Express DSOP, Discover DISC, and all other credit card companies. TrustKeeper is an integrated solution which removes the challenge of navigating the different card company requirements and provides a "one stop shop" for merchants to achieve compliance and receive certification. It ensures that our customers card details are safe in our hands. https://www.trustkeeper.net |
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All of our engineers specialise in different aspects of computing. They are constantly improving their knowledge of their chosen profession by attending courses, in house training and specialist training in their chosen area of expertise.
Many of the courses and qualifications are produced by the hardware and software manufacturers such as Cisco and Microsoft as well as dedicated training providers such as CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association). This ensures strict adherence to recommended strategies used in fault location and rectification.
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