Clearview National December 2018 - Issue 205 | Page 65

BUSINESSNEWS
‘Buy Now Pay Later’
Improveasy, the glazing industry’s leading finance specialists
has strengthened its range of accessible consumer
finance solutions for installers with the launch of the new,
game-changing ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ finance option.
» » ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’ ENABLES
installers and glazing companies to offer flexible
finance directly to the customer at the point
of sale. With optional consumer deposits and
12-month payment-free periods, ‘Buy Now
Pay Later’ is designed to not only meet the
changing buying habits of today’s consumers
but to level the playing field between installers
and their national competition.
“For many years the ‘shop local’ revolution
has lagged behind in the glazing industry
simply because installers couldn’t provide the
flexible payment options that the big national
brands can offer and that consumers ultimately
desire,” comments Austin Barcley, Managing
Director of Improveasy. “We are delighted to
announce the launch of ‘Buy Now Pay Later’,
which will undoubtedly help installers not
only increase their orders but increase the value
of their projects and deliver a more attractive
proposition to their customers.
“When you consider 45% of homeowners
are more likely to purchase if they were able
to buy now and pay later, it’s an incredibly
valuable opportunity that installers cannot
afford to miss. 83% of consumers say retailers
offering flexible ways to pay influenced their
decision to purchase, so it’s a really powerful,
transformational tool which can help
businesses grow.”
The ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ finance package
is just one of a full range of flexible finance
solutions offered by Improveasy including 0%
interest-free finance and a range of APRs to
suit any product. Working with Improveasy
means glazing companies do not need to be
FCA approved, instead becoming an Approved
Representative (AR). This allows customers
to start offering finance within just 10 days
either using their own branding or under the
Improveasy banner.
Improveasy has recently launched a full range
of Business Finance solutions including Asset
Finance, Hire Purchase and New-Start Company
Loans designed to enable business growth at
every level. With their new service, businesses
across the industry can not only extend their
proposition but fund investments such as new
machinery, equipment and vehicles with ease.
www.buynow-paylater.finance
Installing New Skills With a Focus on Output
» » THIS OCTOBER, THE GGF
launched its new quality mark training
programme for installers with great success.
Twelve trainees attended the course, keen to
hone their skills and focus on the core output
of the training: delivering quality installations
with exemplary customer service.
The training is the first part of the GGF’s
new focus on quality. Members who send
installers and surveyors on the course can
progress to achieve the GGF Quality Installer
Award and GGF Quality Surveyor Award.
This also involves an on-site inspection and
submission of a portfolio of two jobs.
There was a buzz in the training room
as Andy Clegg, a veteran of the glazing
industry, delivered the training with a degree
of understanding that engaged all present,
himself commenting, “I have a passion for
bringing the classroom alive through the
on-site equipment I use as well as through
models, demo material, ladders and health and
safety tools and props.”
There was no escape from admitting to
those little tricks and all recognised that
they will become a thing of the past, as they
committed to delivering quality outputs for
the benefit of the customers and business.
Comments from those attending included:
“I really understood the importance
of quality and professionalism after the
training.”
“The two day course massively advanced my
theory of the industry which will help a lot in
the practical side.”
“I’ve learnt a few new ways of doing things and
it’s good to know the GGF’s definition of quality.
I now look forward to implementing it.”
A trainee who is involved in the sales side of
the business commented:
“I hadn’t realised the amount of areas the
installer is expected to be competent in. I now
have a greater understanding of what these
guys do when I send them out on a job. I need
to continue to improve my knowledge.”
Richard Hearn GGF Head of Membership
and Training said, “We had a great group of
trainees to launch our new training courses.
They were so engaged and keen to learn more
creating a really positive vibe in the room.
Andy is a superb trainer who can be both
light hearted and serious when appropriate
and fantastic at keeping everybody sharp and
involved.”
https://www.ggf.org.uk/training/training-
installers-surveyors/
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