iKBBI NEWS

LISA DINES JOINS OUR GROWING TEAM AS BDM

We’re delighted to welcome on board Lisa Dines who has joined the iKBBI team recently as Business Development Manager and is responsible for opening communication channels with the industry. She brings with her a great deal of experience as she has previously worked within the retail, transport and logistics industries as a Business Development Manager.

Her primary role is the development of the innovative iKBBI Installation Standards Partnership initiative, engaging independent KBB retailers across the UK. Additionally, Lisa works with our existing Installation Partners on activities including installer recruitment, communication and reward initiatives.

Moving forward, Lisa will liaise with our members by helping them to achieve maximum benefit from their association with us, as well as generally developing the member’s benefits package. Lisa is married to Tim, has four children and lives in Thurrock, Essex.

iKBBI TO ASSEMBLE NATIONAL NETWORK OF INSPECTORS

The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers announced a strategic collaboration with The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) earlier this month, with a view to create the UK’s first national network of KBB inspectors, specialist within the field of dispute resolution.

TFO Chief Executive Kevin Grix (pictured) commented on the collaboration by saying: “We’re delighted to be working with the iKBBI and look forward to exploring long term opportunities in addition to short-term quick-wins.” The new inspector roles will be created on a part-time (as needed) self-employed basis, and whilst the opportunity is not limited to members, it is hoped that experienced iKBBI members and associates will step up and show interest in this exciting new initiative. No formal qualifications are needed, as full training will be provided to successful candidates. It is anticipated that the inspector role will work around any installation or employment commitments.

The iKBBI is inviting interest to be directed to Business Development Manager Lisa Dines, by email only at this stage. Anyone interested in finding out more should email a CV or brief biography to:

lisa.dines@ikbbi.org.uk

iKBBI POLL SUGGESTS A TORY TRIUMPH IN MAY

The iKBBI conducted a poll in April asking the KBB industry who they will be voting for at next month’s General Election.

4,014 people participated in the online survey which ran for a two week period between the end of March and beginning of April. With just over 41% of the vote, the Conservatives came out on top, with UKIP in second place on 19%. Labour came third with 10%, but interestingly 14% were undecided. 6% of the poll said that they would not be voting at this stage. The hot topic was immigration, with 30% of those polled stating that this was important to them. The NHS and the UK’s participation in the EU with 20% of the poll split between the two subjects, but Corporate tax and support for small businesses were also highlighted as concerns. 30% of those surveyed said that they would consider changing their mind before the vote in May, which falls in line with general statistics relating to the General Election.

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