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Information, practical support and advice you need on equipment selection, installation, service maintenance and meeting current legislation
There is a wide variety of support available to you from Beecool to help make the whole business start up process a little easier.
So, if you are considering starting a business, or just want to expand your existing business, Beecool provides an invaluable service to help take you further.
Deciding to start or expand your business are two of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime, so working with the right busines partners is crucial for you .
Beecool can save you time and money. We can act as a one stop shop for the majority of your requirements and, at such a stressful, intense time, we are good guys to have on board to help sort out any issues. We can help recommend the right equipment (mail brainybee@beecool.ltd.uk with your questions) and even lease finance for the equipment you need (mail moneybee@beecool.ltd.uk for rates)
Take a look at the shopping lists we have compiled tried to try and help you. If its not there just ask and we will bee as helpful as we can!!
Top 10 Organisations that can help you
- Prince’s Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk
- Invest Northern Ireland www.investni.com
- Business Gateway (Scotland) www.bgateway.com
- Business Eye (Wales) www.businesseye.org.uk
- Business Link (England) www.businesslink.gov.uk
- Local Enterprise Agencies (NI) www.enterpriseni.com
- Local Enterprise Company (Scotland) www.scottish-enterprise.com or www.hie.co.uk
- Local Enterprise Agencies (England) www.nfea.com
- Directgov - Budget 2009 www.direct.gov.uk
- Starting a business in a recession www.businesswings.co.uk
Legislation tips from Beecool
Energy Performance Certificates for commercial buildings
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
Energy Performance Certificate (often shortened to EPC) is a visual representation (on a scale of A-G) of how energy efficient a building is. Due to the changes brought into effect with Part L Regulations, the more energy efficient a property is, the lower the fuel bills. Properties with an ‘A’ rated EPC are the most energy efficient and have the lowest carbon emission figure, and therefore have the lowest negative impact on the environment.
The EPC will include:
• The energy efficiency of the dwelling
• The carbon emissions figure
• The cost of lighting, heating and hot water per annum
• Recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency
Commercial buildings:
Below is a table of building sizes and timeframes. This is the latest release from the Government. If you would like any further information please see www.epc.direct.gov.uk
Commercial buildings >10,000m Energy Performance Certificate From 6 April 08
Commercial buildings >2,500m Energy Performance Certificate From 1 July 08
All remaining commercial buildings - when built, sold or rented Energy Performance Certificate From 1 Oct 08
Public buildings >1000m Display Energy Certificate (displayed at all times) By 1 Oct 08
Air conditioning systems >250kW First inspection by 4 Jan 09
Air conditioning systems >12kW First inspection by 4 Jan 11
COUNTDOWN TO THE F GAS REGULATIONS
What needs to be done and when?
The European Union's F-gas Regulation No 842/2006 became law on 4 July 2006 and many of the
requirements came into force on 4th July 2007 however, some of these requirements are still awaiting
clarification from the Commission. The table below helps to outline what you need to do now.
F-gases include all HFC refrigerants, such as R134a, and blends containing F Gases such as R407C,
R410A, R404A. If you are handling, recovering, supplying, installing, manufacturing or own equipment
containing HFC refrigerants in stationary equipment you now have new legal obligations under the F
Gas Regulations.
Operators of equipment must prevent leakage, ensure leak checks are carried out and repair any leaks as soon as possible as well as arranging proper refrigerant recovery
From July 2007 • Only by qualified personnel
Penalties are now in place and being enforced. If you have commercial refrigeration or air-conditioning YOU are affected
Operators must ensure systems are checked for leaks:
• At least annually if more than 3kg charge (hermetically sealed more than 6kg)
• At least once every six months if over 30kg. If they have an automatic leakage detection system they need only be checked every 12 months.
• Automatic leakage detection systems must be installed on applications with 300 kg or more, and these systems should be checked every 6 months.
• If a leak is detected and repaired, a further check must be carried out on the repair site within up to one month to ensure that the repair has been effective.
DTI guidance can be found on the Department for Business Innovation and Skills website at: www.berr.gov.uk
DO NOT PUT YOUR BUSINESS AT RISK OF CLOSURE BY INFRINGING THIS RULING
For guidance mail brainybee@beecool.ltd.uk and we will try to guide you to refrigeration safety
Top 10 tips for great customer service
1. Commit to quality service
2. Know your products / services
3. Know your customers
4. Use Beecool as your out-sourced purchasing department. We are here to get you the best possible deals
5. Never argue with a customer
6. Don’t leave customers hanging – return calls or emails
7. Enjoy what you are doing, Beecool and prosper!
8. Focus on making and keeping customers rather than making sales
9. The customer is always right! – give them the benefit of the doubt
10. Make it easy to buy
Top 10 Start-Up Survive & Thrive Strategies
1. Match your passion to your skills when it comes to your business idea
2. Concentrate on your core business. Let Beecool help you through the process wherever we can
3. Stand out, make yourself different
4. Prepare a thorough business plan
5. Focus completely on satisfying customers – give them what they want, not what you think they want
6. Study the success of others; don’t be afraid to ask for help (see earlier Bee offers)
7. Position the business uniquely. 'We're better because...'
8. Persevere, it will take time to build your business
9. Embrace change with a positive attitude
10. Try something. If it doesn't give you perfect results, adjust your aim and fire again!
Beecool more than just pretty logo, helping you to succeed !
(We do like Buzzy though)
