INDUSTRYNEWS
HIGH STANDARDS STATUS
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SUFFOLK-BASED NETWORK VEKA member , Frames Conservatories Direct , has further bolstered its reputation for high standards and quality service by attaining Approved status from Suffolk County Council Trading Standards .
The Bury St Edmunds company underwent a thorough vetting process from Trading Standards and online trusted-tradespeople directory Checkatrade to demonstrate its credentials in a number of crucial fields . The two organisations are collaborating on a scheme that will help consumers find traders they can trust and rely on throughout Suffolk .
Adrian Lewis , Managing Director of Frames Conservatories Direct commented : “ In an industry where consumer trust is paramount , we are proud to be accredited by organisations that offer homeowners an informed and trustworthy choice .
“ Our Trading Standards Approval shows customers that we are financially stable , appropriately insured , and have all the necessary accreditations and qualifications to deliver an impeccable and dependable service . We look forward to supplementing the sales leads we receive through Network VEKA with the Suffolk-specific queries this will generate . The assessment was rigorous , but – as it shares so many of the criteria integral to our Network VEKA membership – I ’ m proud to say we took it in our stride .”
www . fcdhomeimprovements . co . uk ; www . networkveka . co . uk
Build Brand and Boost Sales
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A PROMINENT SMART SYSTEMS fabricator has become the latest fenestration firm to appoint Purplex , the full-service marketing agency for the construction industry .
Fenster Fabrications supplies an extensive range of aluminium windows and doors to trade clients throughout the South of England , developing an enviable reputation for quality , reliability , and exceptional customer service .
Purplex is now deploying a range of marketing services designed to build Fenster ’ s brand , boost sales and position the firm as an innovative , forward-thinking aluminium fabricator .
“ I ’ ve been sceptical about marketing in the past but I ’ ve been hugely impressed with the way Purplex has helped other companies in the industry achieve massive growth ,” commented Fenster managing director Tony Drake . “ It ’ s still early days , but Purplex has already started to make headway in building awareness of Fenster and Uni _ Slide – and I ’ m confident that we can go on to achieve much more in the months and years ahead .”
Purplex Account Director , Sam Cross , commented : “ We ’ re delighted to be working with such a passionate , innovative business as Fenster . We ’ ve helped many companies like Fenster grow over the last twelve years – and
Tony Drake , Managing Director of Fenster Fabrications ( Left ) and Sam Cross ,
Account Director of Purplex ( Right )
we ’ re looking forward to helping Tony achieve the same .”
www . purplexmarketing . com
SURVEYOR SENTENCED FOR TAX EVASION
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A FORMER DOUBLE GLAZING surveyor , who failed to declare his earnings so that he could pocket more than £ 59,000 that was due in Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions , has been sentenced .
Andrew Overton , 55 , was paid £ 255,000 in commission over a six-and-a-half-year period on the sales he generated for a national window company . However , he didn ’ t complete Self-Assessment tax returns . He was discovered as part of HM Revenue and Customs ’ ( HMRC ) Double Glazing Taskforce , targeting individuals working in the industry suspected of not paying the correct tax .
At Bournemouth Magistrates ’ Court on 27th October 2016 , Andrew Overton pleaded guilty to tax evasion . He was sentenced to 12 months ’ imprisonment , suspended for two years , at Bournemouth Crown Court on 23rd November 2016 . Overton must also complete 200 hours of unpaid work .
HMRC taskforces target specific high-risk sectors where there is a risk that some are not paying the tax they owe . Since taskforces began in May 2011 , more than 140 taskforces have been launched , bringing in more than £ 540 million .
Anyone with information about tax fraud can call the hotline on 0800 59 5000 or report it online at : https :// www . gov . uk / topic / dealing-with-hmrc / tax-compliance
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