Thursday, 11 September 2008

FIRM HELPS OTHERS CUT COSTS IN TOUGH TIMES



A firm that works with small businesses to find ways of simplifying and streamlining processes to improve efficiency is turning its attention to the retail sector.

Weald Business Solutions aims to remove hassle and frustration for managers and staff and help them deliver a better service for their customers.

Having proved itself in engineering and manufacturing organisations it is now starting to look at the retail sector.

TOUGH TIMES

Phil Edwards, founder of Weald Business Solutions, pictured right, said retailers were hitting tough times as householders struggled with the effects of soaring fuel costs and a review of working practices could make a difference in challenging times.

‘We firmly believe we can help retailers cut costs, improve management of inventory, improve staff retention and allow them to deliver better customer service.

‘We are talking to as many retailers as we can in the South East and undertaking a survey to better understand the issues they struggle with.

‘Everybody wants to see our high streets stay vibrant with a good range of local shops and we would like to show how we can bring benefits which will lead to improved service for customers and reduced costs for retailers.’

IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

Phil worked in a variety of roles in design, development, engineering, production and manufacturing across a range of industries before setting up as an independent consultant in October 2005.

Clients have included shipping organisations, national charities, international couriers and manufacturers and he has helped them save up to £120,000 a year after reviewing their use of office consumables, utilities, production spares, transport and logistics, print and design, office cleaning, waste disposal and international travel.

Weald Business Solutions, which is based in Uckfield, aims to bring Phil’s experience of process improvement to small local businesses to help them reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Sue Edwards
Virtual Assistant Sussex
working with Weald Business Solutions
(01825) 761890

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