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It’s time to go on the offensive
According to Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, 116 of the top 1000 businesses in the UK cleaning services industry are woefully exposed to being snapped up as a ‘bargain acquisition’. The research suggests companies that have built up cash reserves over the last few years now need to seize the moment and make an acquisition while it is still a buyers’ market.
David Pattison, senior analyst and author of the latest Plimsoll Analysis, said: “It is clear that the recession has caused a sea change in the...
‘The Business Inspector’ gets boost from HMRC
A new TV series – The Business Inspector - has been sponsored by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The programme will raise awareness among small businesses that they need to keep good records.
The Business Inspector is a four-part series that will be broadcast weekly on Five at 8pm from 17 March 2010.
Stephen Banyard, business customer unit director at HMRC, said: “We know that most small businesses want to get their tax right. But we also know too that failure to take reasonable care costs the...
Pro-Window range cleans to 5m height
The Pro-Window line of products sets new standards in ergonomics, innovation and provides you with the latest generation of professional glass cleaning tools. The products have been developed by Hill Brush Co. Ltd, typically know for manufacturing a comprehensive line in manual cleaning tools. The system consists of a T-bar scrubber with a microfibre sleeve, a handle with a selection of three different size squeegee blades, and telescopic poles that fit both the T-bar and the squeegee.
The...
ISO14001 for bpi.recycled products
The green commitment of a leading supplier to the cleaning, facilities management, healthcare and local authority sectors has been recognised with ISO14001:2004 accreditation. bpi.recycled products, which manufactures refuse, recycling, clinical waste and other similar sacks, received the certification for operations at its Stroud, Gloucestershire facility.
Often seen as the cornerstone of the ISO14000 series of accreditations and certainly the best known, ISO14001 is only awarded to...
Britain is home to the dirtiest hotels in Europe
A survey of tourists has revealed that Britain has 8 out of 10 of the dirtiest hotels in Europe. British hotels were awarded first, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth places in a survey of contributions made to the travel website TripAdvisor.
Steve Wright, chairman of the British Cleaning Council, said: “This survey reflects badly on the cleanliness levels of the hotels featured in this study. While much of the hospitality industry consistently delivers excellent levels of...
Free travel for Interclean attendees
ISSA/Interclean 2010 is offering visitors a free NS [Dutch Railways] return ticket between Amsterdam Schiphol and Amsterdam RAI during the trade show this year. Amsterdam RAI's aim is to stimulate the use of public transport. Discount travel is also available from other NS stations: an NS return ticket can be purchased for only €12.50 and is valid from any station in the Netherlands.
ISSA/Interclean 2010 will take place from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 April at the Amsterdam RAI.
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BCA Cleanability Awards
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