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IMPROVEASY LAUNCH ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’ FINANCE OPTIONS FOR INSTALLERS Improveasy, the glazing industry’s leading finance specialists have strengthened their range of accessible consumer finance solutions for installers with the launch of their new, game-changing ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ finance option.
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.
Open to installers of all sizes, ‘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.
“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.”
“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
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
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Austin Barcley, Managing Director, Improveasy
(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. To find out more call 0800 024 8505 or visit our new application platform www.buynowpaylater.finance and enter your details at the bottom of the page. READER ENQUIRY NO: 1218/0091
FURTHER EXPANSION FOR THE CONSERVATORY OUTLET NETWORK Styleglaze Installations Ltd (Daventry), has become the latest addition to the Conservatory Outlet Network of retailers - the second installation company to move to the leading fabricator so far in 2018.
marketing and operational assistance from the CO team, as well as the peer-to-peer support offered by its fellow Network members who regularly come together to share best practice and ideas.
Hot on the heels of Bon Accord Glass, who joined the Network back in July, Styleglaze was introduced to Conservatory Outlet by its newly appointed National Sales Manager, Jason Earl. Jason celebrates his first contract just weeks into his appointment, contributing towards his ambitious objective to achieve full UK coverage for the Network.
Plans are already underway to revamp the Daventry showroom with support from CO, involving demonstration software, generous product investment and industry-leading point-of-sale designed for the retail market.
Daniel Carty, Managing Director at Styleglaze, will spearhead the partnership between Conservatory Outlet and his team, who collectively bring with them a superb reputation across Northamptonshire built up over 25 years in the industry. With exclusivity across the NN postcode area totalling approximately 300,000 chimney pots, the company will shortly unveil its brand-new website, funded by Conservatory Outlet, and kick-start its new multi-channel digital marketing campaign to generate demand for the product range. The new deal with Conservatory Outlet will see Styleglaze receive tailored sales,
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They will also be one of the first retailers to launch with the Extreme Collection of windows and doors – Conservatory Outlet’s latest signature product range. Conservatory Outlet National Sales Manager, Jason Earl explains: “I’m delighted to have been able to introduce Styleglaze to Conservatory Outlet. It is genuinely hard to find businesses out there that measure up to the excellent standards of those currently in our Network, but I’m thrilled to say Styleglaze fit the bill perfectly and bring with them some great ideas and a real ambition to grow. He continues: “I’ve been really impressed since joining by the strength of relationship between the CO team and the Network – it really is a special partnership that people want to be a part of.”
AluFoldDirect’s new Aluminium Glazing Projects service offers installers essential support for large aluminium glazing jobs. Working with one expert contact at AluFoldDirect, anyone involved in domestic or commercial, new-build construction or large-scale refurbishment projects can get full aluminium glazing project management support. The service has been launched to give installers the confidence to connect with architects, specifiers & developers, take on bigger aluminium glazing jobs and grow their business. Craig Miller, Managing Director at AluFoldDirect says: ‘By listening to customers and understanding the issues they were coming up against, we knew that there was an opportunity to step in with support to help them to manage the aluminium glazing element of large developments and refurbishments. “After initial trials with customers who were facing challenges during bigger aluminium glazing projects, we have now implemented a dedicated Aluminium Glazing Projects team. They work directly with the whole project team on all aspects of the development, from specification advice, through to work schedules, survey support and even installation training at the Aluminium Glazing Installer Academy. “Each project will have one single point of contact at AluFoldDirect, bringing together clients, architects, specifiers, developers, builders, main and sub-contractors.”
Fro left to right: Danny Carty, Jason Earl
Daniel Carty adds: “We’re really excited to be working with Conservatory Outlet, we have been aware of them for a while now and were blown away by their products and services, they really are a step above anything we have seen before. It can be a lonely place running your own business, so more than anything I’m really looking forward to having the support of the Network behind me for advice and to bounce ideas off. “We can’t wait to get going and take our reputation as leading Installer in Northamptonshire to the next level.”
AluFoldDirect’s Aluminium Glazing Projects service follows the whole job, from start to finish. It includes initial discussions and advice around specification, creating an achievable work schedule and ensuring that surveys are accurate to eradicate any mismeasure or mis-fit errors. The projects team then works closely with AluFoldDirect’s leading production team to ensure that any unique requirements for the project are met. Prior to delivery, the projects team can also identify installation skills gaps and offer hands-on training at the Aluminium Glazing Installer Academy. When the project is ready for aluminium glazing installation, the Aluminium Glazing Projects team will co-ordinate delivery to site, with products arriving on site, right first time, on time, every time. Tel: 01706 260700
READER ENQUIRY NO: 1218/0092
READER ENQUIRY NO: 1218/0093
December 2018 | www.glassnews.co.uk