For Professional Installers of Commercial Façades and Windows, Doors, Extensions & Other Home Improvements
The announcement on 18 December that Customade Group had failed yet again was, I suspect, contrived to avoid in depth press attention, writes Editor Brian Shillibeer (we dig all the dirt on our News Pages). This is the Group that did a pre-pack in 2020 to avoid paying its bills. Then the industry declared en bloc an intention not to supply the ‘new’ Customade Group…and yet, guess what, Oops! not only has Customade done it again, so have a whole host of suppliers. And riddle me this – how does Real Aluminium Products Ltd, set up on November 28, get to buy REAL Aluminium and Atlas Roof Solutions on 19 December?
Andrew Scott, CEO of Purplex Marketing discusses the potential dangers of relying solely on AI-generated content for brand marketing in 2025 and argues that, while it’s a powerful tool, AI must be used with caution. Scott also introduces Orago, Purplex’ own AI content generator with a difference…it is purpose built to each customer and controlled by real human beings.
Can I see your contract? Will be Don Waterworth, The Installer’s Technical & Legal expert’s first question should a dispute arise. Are your terms and conditions up to scratch will be the second. In Part 3 of this series, Don says that if your contract is not up to scratch or your work is poor, you are likely to be prosecuted under the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Deepest winter is often the most difficult for many emotionally. Reframing your emotions at this time of the year will help you better understand negative thought patterns and get through the next few weeks emotionally stronger. VAST PR’s Kate Ashley-Norman tackles an often-thorny topic.