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Alternatively, you can get through to our main office: 01772 734 966 and email: info@gosheating.co.uk.
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]]>When you are opening new business premises there is so much to consider, from the location and size of the premises to the fundamentals like electricals and heating. This article will look at some of the fundamental things to consider when it comes to setting up a new business.
Whether you are moving into completely new premises or refurbished premises, one of the first things you should consider is the Fire Protection at the property. Keep your employees and yourself safe with fully functioning and correct fire protection appliances. When it comes to fire protection there’s a whole host of different ways to protect your property including:
New properties are likely to have up to date building regulations, however, should you have any concerns it is always worth having a fire risk assessment carried out at the premises.
You should identify any plumbing and heating requirements at the premises, particularly if you are setting up an office. You should make sure the boiler is functioning correctly, this will benefit you and your employees. Before you move into the premises a boiler service should be carried out to ensure that there are no issues present with the boiler, and if any issues do show they should be fixed.
You will also want to ensure that the plumbing at the premises is adequate, is there enough toilets? Do the radiators work?
Communication methods are essential for businesses, when you are looking to set up new business premises you should make sure that the broadband you can have at the property is suitable for the use, phones lines will need to be installed and you will need internet access points. You may find yourself need Wi-Fi boosters too so rooms further away from the router can pick up the internet.
You should identify your furniture needs, you will need to consider the number of employees you have and the number of desks and chairs you will need. Storing and filing should be considered too, will you need filing cabinets or do you run everything digitally? If you are business premises that will have visitors you will also require seating for your visitors and a reception area.
When you are investing in a new business premise you will want to make sure that it is protected at all times. Some surefire ways of making sure that your business is protected when you are on and off the premises include CCTV, intruder alarms, shutters, additional locks on windows and doors to name a few. You should also consider data security, as it is the law that personal information relating to your customers is stored safely and securely.
Adding simple decorations and colourful pictures can make even the plainest offices and premises somewhere nice for your employees to work, and the better the environment the better the productivity. Let’s face it no one is motivated to work if they are sitting in a bland and darkroom. Simple things like adequate lighting and posters can make a world of difference.
To reduce the risk of losing business, you should inform current customers of your new address and contact details if they change. You can use social media, your website and digital marketing, flyers and leafleting campaigns, and business cards to ensure that new and existing customers are aware of the new premises.
When you are planning to open new business premises, there’s a whole range of different things to consider, however by following these simple steps your new premises will be and running in no time at all.
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]]>The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in your commercial building provide constant stability. If just one of them fails, staff comfort drops and productivity will suffer. In some cases, you may even be forced to evacuate the building.
When it comes to your commercial HVAC system installation and repairs, it’s worth doing your due diligence when selecting a commercial heating specialist. Whether you’ve never employed a professional to carry out this type of work before or you do it regularly, make sure you arm yourself with the following questions and hire the right company.
As with many professional services, you have to make sure they have the proper accreditation. If the service you’re requesting involves gas, ensure they have their Gas Safe registration.
Make sure they’re happy to provide proof of insurance, usually in the form of a one-page certificate. It can be particularly problematic for your business if they don’t. Without liability and worker’s compensation coverage, you could be liable for any accidents in your commercial building.
Contacting past customers gives you a much greater understanding of the contractor you plan to hire. Ask the commercial heating specialist for several customer references. Try at least two of these and check for timely and within-budget completion, and if they’ve needed any further repairs since.
Don’t settle for a standalone price. Ask for a broken down and itemized estimate from your contractor before agreeing to any work. It should include materials, labour costs, potential tax rebates for energy-efficient options, and warranties.
After choosing your preferred commercial heating specialist, it’s very useful to have a written proposal that lays out the project schedule, job costs, and, if possible, warranty information. You should have a master copy of terms, conditions, and all the oral promises included. Armed with this information, you can provide a final commitment.
Satisfied with all the answers to these questions, you can rest assured you’re dealing with an experienced professional who can deliver quality installation or repairs to your commercial HVAC system.
If you want to make sure you get the most benefit from your HVAC system in the warmer months, get in touch with GOS Heating today on 01772 734 966. We offer affordable service cover plans to help you make sure your boiler is always in tip-top condition.
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]]>As we say goodbye to the cold, dreary winter months and hello to the English springtime, your boiler sits idle, lonely, and craving attention, yearning to be used. We’re stuck in that awkward middle ground of spring. The mornings are cold and crisp but the afternoons are warm and sunny. However, we have ways to make sure you aren’t burning a hole in your bottom line and saving as much money as you can from your commercial boiler in these months.
Although it may not be possible to switch your boiler off completely because of the harsh morning chill, it doesn’t mean that you should be wasting money throughout the rest of the day. Timing your boiler for the early morning and then off for the rest of the day will ease the bite of the cold.
If you run a cafe, for example, early risers will be looking for some respite and a coffee. If they can escape into your shop where it’s warm then that’s a win-win situation. As the day goes on, especially if the sun’s out, people won’t notice the change in temperature. They might even think it’s too warm. Take this chance to turn off the boiler.
One of the easiest ways to save yourself money is to invest in a more efficient boiler. It’ll cost you more money up front, but you save on future heating bills. If a semi-detached house could save £205 a year, think how much your business could save.
Modern condensing boilers are also better for the environment. Depending on what image you want customers to have of your business, you could claim to be a greener company. Not only does it earn you brownie points with the general public, but it’s also the right thing to do, full stop.
If you aren’t ready to invest, then the warm weather gives you the perfect opportunity to get your boiler serviced. By doing it now, you’ll be able to avoid any unnecessary costs, damages, and repairs during the colder months. That’s when you and your customers will need it most.
Make the most of the warm weather during spring and don’t waste unnecessary money using your boiler. Not only will you feel more at ease, but you’ll also save cash along the way.
If you want to make sure you get the most benefit from your boiler in the warmer months, get in touch with GOS Heating today on 01772 734 966. We offer affordable service cover plans to help you make sure your boiler is always in tip-top condition.
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]]>Let’s take a minute to imagine what would happen if your commercial boiler broke down. Most people would say ‘just get a replacement’ but, without the proper measures, that’s a lot easier said than done.
If you’re at work and your boiler breaks down, this could first impact your business productivity. Or, if your processes rely on hot water, they will stop, and you’ll lose huge amounts of revenue. And if it’s winter, then your staff are now cold as well as unmotivated.
They can‘t even wash their hands with warm water, so they get irritated. They shouldn’t have to work in an uncomfortable environment, and often they won’t. Their productivity will soon fall, and if temperatures dip too low, they’ll go home. With no one to carry out the vital tasks in your business, you can’t generate income. Who knows how long this will last?
So, you call a heating engineer as quickly as possible. You want them to come now, but they’re busy. So now you need to wait a few hours because you don‘t have a reliable service cover. Money is now seeping from your business. You aren‘t generating anything, and you have to pay a hefty emergency call out fee which could set you back an average of £135, maybe more on an evening or weekend.
When the engineer finally arrives, the verdict is clear – you need a new boiler. Now you’re paying the heating engineer their hourly salary (an average of £60 or £90 during evenings and weekends), the call-out fee, and all the time you’re going without a working boiler your business is suffering. But it doesn’t stop there. You need to pay for the new boiler if you want to get things back up and running which could be £2,000 or more, depending on your commercial needs, and the installation costs.
In one day you have lost thousands of pounds, and the worst part is, this could have been easily avoided.
An annual service for your commercial boiler will make all the difference in preventing unexpected, expensive breakdowns. Getting your boiler checked in the summer, once a year, means your heating engineer will highlight any looming problems. If there are any, you have time to get the money together to afford a newer, more energy efficient boiler, and you’ll sort the problem before the cold winter hits and you need your boiler more than ever.
The best part is, you can be protected against the cost of emergency call outs and boiler services with affordable service cover. You don’t have to worry about one small problem costing you thousands. Who knew there was such a simple solution to such a major problem for UK businesses?
While this is possibly the worst-case scenario, this situation is all too common in British businesses (speaking from experience). If you want to protect your business with effective service cover, get in touch with the experts at GOS Heating on 01772 734 966.
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