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Winners of Theo Paphitis #SBS Sunday

Small Business Sunday, shortened to the hashtag #SBS on Twitter, was created by Theo Paphitis in 2010. Theo is best known for appearing on Dragons Den on BBC Two. He is Chairman of Ryman Stationery, Boux Avenue lingerie and Robert Dyas, as well as joint owner of Red Letter Days.

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Each week, Theo rewards businesses that tweet him @TheoPaphitis and describe their businesses in one tweet of 140 characters or less including the hashtag #SBS. The team at Futures Supplies was absolutely over the moon to be selected as a winner on 15th February out of hundreds of entries.

Every Monday night at 8pm, Theo reviews and chooses his favourite six, the lucky six are then retweeted to his followers providing a massive boost to the chosen lucky businesses by increasing Twitter followers, creating positive media publicity and crucially increasing sales!

Everyone who has ever won a #SBS retweet becomes part of an elite business club of like-minded individuals who can share business opportunities, successes and networking opportunities.

There is an extremely diverse array of amazing SMEs within #SBS who we are delighted to be a part of. With access to the SBS website and directory www.theopaphitissbs.com providing a valuable profile to all the winners, as well as an annual event where winners get the opportunity to meet Theo and network with other worthy winners, we are excited for the year ahead as an official #SBS winner.

 

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The Revolutionary Unger Stingray Indoor Cleaning System

Unger StingrayRecent research indicates that when cleaning indoor windows, cleaning professionals face two key challenges – efficiency and safety. Current traditional tools and methods lead to time consuming issues, such as re-arranging of furniture and electrical equipment for safe access and reaching high or unusually positioned windows.

Finding solutions to these issues results in more wasted time and increases risks associated with the use of ladders and access equipment. Moreover, the need for intensive training of the least experienced staff creates additional problems.

Introducing the revolutionary UNGER Stingray, the most efficient indoor cleaning tool ever! It cleans windows up to 25% faster and uses up to 39% less chemicals than traditional methods. Inspired by the power and glide of its namesake, the UNGER Stingray utilised several patent pending features to overcome the challenges associated with indoor window cleaning and delivers outstanding cleaning results.

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From its modular pole system – that allows the cleaner to easily overcome obstacles, to the ideal head design – which ensures the cleaning solution is always in the right spot and uses a triangular shape to maximize the surface area coverage while cleaning edges and corners, UNGER Stingray isthe ready-to-run solution to your indoor window cleaning needs.

 Find the full details here http://www.futures-supplies.co.uk/downloads2/006.437_Unger_Stingray_Indoor_Cleaning_Brochure.pdf

 

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Futures Supplies Support The Fight Against Dementia

ALzheimers SocietyFutures Supplies is delighted to sponsor ‘Forget Me Not Coffee Mornings’ throughout 2016 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

forgetmenotcoffeemorningSome 500,000 people in the UK have dementia and by 2020 it is expected this will rise to as many as 1 million people. Raising awareness to ensure people with dementia feel included and valued in society is crucial, especially at a local level.

The aim of ‘Forget Me Not Coffee Mornings’ is to bring the local community together to support those who suffer with dementia, along with their family and carers.

The coffee mornings help provide information and support and provide an opportunity for sharing experiences along with practical advice and we are delighted to support such a worthy cause.

You can find out more about the coffee mornings and the Alzheimer’s Society here http://coffeemorning3.wix.com/coffeemorning

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Have A Magical Christmas From All The Team At Futures Supplies

Christmas 2015We would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

It’s been an amazing record year for Futures Supplies. We have enjoyed celebrating some key milestones with you including our 20th Anniversary, receiving the award for The Best SME Business 2015 and the highest accolade awarded by Plimsoll for ‘Outstanding Performance’ – thank you.

You can continue to place orders on line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as normal at www.futures-supplies.co.uk right through the Christmas and New Year period and remember we will be here if you have any last minute requirements up to and including 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st December.

A heartfelt thank you to all our valued customers for your loyalty and support throughout 2015 and a promise from all the team here to continue to deliver exceptional service and value throughout 2016 and beyond.

 

 

 

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Croydon Business Awards 2015 – ‘Best SME Business’

CBEA winner cmyk 1600pxMore than 300 companies attended the Croydon Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 1st to hear the best of the best announced.

With a community of more than 13,000 businesses, it is Croydon’s entrepreneurial spirit which makes the borough the economic powerhouse of South London. The thriving business community is full of success stories, from tech start-ups and sole traders to companies that have developed from humble roots into international organisations.

The ceremony and black tie Gala Dinner was held at Fairfield Halls and Futures Supplies was delighted to be awarded the accolade of ‘Best SME Business’ in this their 20th year.

Councillor Toni Letts, of category sponsors Croydon Council, said: “Operating as an ISO and carbon neutral business, Futures Supplies’ staff training and development programme is exemplary, as is their policy to offer opportunities to disadvantaged young people and commitment to become a ‘Living Wage Employer’.

Their support of local as well as national charities is longstanding – a real example of giving back to the local community. Behind this family business lies a genuine success story of a women entrepreneur who has combated a challenging upbringing and presents a tremendous role model and inspiration to women and indeed all local entrepreneurs. She is really inspirational”.

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Metsä Launch New Katrin Dispenser Range

Katrin Brochure ImageFutures Supplies are delighted to bring you the new Katrin Range of Dispensers launched by Metsä Tissue for the workplace and beyond.

This new range takes into account the needs of a wide selection of users and of course includes children, the elderly and those who are visually impaired or have physical disabilities.

With Katrin Inclusive Dispensers, the paper is easy to remove, and can be pulled out with one hand. Contrasting colours make the dispenser openings easy to see. Large “push faces” are effortless to use, and braille text also helps the visually impaired.

Dispensers that open upwards make it much easier for people of all heights to fill and simple graphical signage shows how they should be used and maintained. All of the dispensers are easy to disassemble and are made from durable ABS and polypropylene plastic, both of which are totally reusable.

The new Katrin Inclusive Dispenser range consists of 10 dispenser types, including new models for the Katrin System Hand Towel and Toilet Roll range. The extended range includes matching bins as well as well as elegant dispensers for facial tissues.

For more information on the dispenser’s, our On Loan and Installation arrangements please contact the office on 020 8689 2072, visit www.futures-supplies.co.uk or download the new brochure here https://www.futures-supplies.co.uk/downloads2/Katrin_Brochure_Inclusive_Dispensers.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Innovative Biotech Toilet Roll Delivers Savings

BIOTECHBiotech is the innovative biological toilet paper that saves time, money and the environment.

Thanks to BATP technology, for which Papernet currently has exclusive European rights, Biotech reduces blockages and helps maintain pipes and sewerage systems

Biotech contains five different types of good microorganisms, which are totally harmless for us and the environment but remove incrustations and smelly substances from the pipes. You don’t have to wait long to see results in just four weeks the cleaning action of Biotech toilet paper helps eliminates blockages, nasty odours and other dirt from the pipes.

Constant use of Biotech reduces the need for the mechanical cleaning of sewerage systems, hence reducing maintenance costs. Sample studies carried out on tourism/accommodation premises with an average of 100 visitors daily demonstrated that the exclusive use of Biotech radically reduces the need to unblock the sewerage system and makes for some considerable savings – up to 40% as compared to using standard toilet paper.

One of our own customer trials clearly demonstrates how effective the product is in large office complexes where plumbing can be an issue call us if you would like to see the results.

As well as cleaning pipes, the good microorganisms in Biotech toilet paper contribute to eliminating surfactants emitted by cleaning products, and once the active action is complete, they biodegrade without leaving any residue.

Thanks to BATP technology, which forms the basis of the Biotech product, the simple action of throwing toilet paper into the water is transformed into an action of respect for the environment.

To find out more follow the link or if you would like a trial call us now on 020 8689 2072 https://www.futures-supplies.co.uk/product.asp?p_part_code=001%2E080

 

 

 

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Croydon Chamber BBQ

Chamber 2The senior management team were delighted to meet with key customers and network with over 50 local companies at the Croydon Chamber Summer BBQ last night.

Chamber 5It was a fabulous setting at Farleigh Golf Club where we were treated to a welcome drink of on arrival and a delicious barbeque in the glorious summer evening sunshine.Chamber 4

Futures Supplies were also delighted to pick up not one but two of the raffle prizes on offer.

The company Chamber 1has been a member of the Croydon Chamber for almost 20 years and our CEO Mandie Kemp remains a Chamber Ambassador committed to supporting other local business.

 

 

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Shortlisted In Not One But Two Prestigious Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2015

CBEA Finalist 2015 LogoWith a community of more than 13,000 businesses, it is Croydon’s entrepreneurial spirit which makes the borough the economic powerhouse of south London. Our thriving business community is full of success stories, from tech start-ups and sole traders to companies that have developed from humble roots into international organisations.

With so much to celebrate, Futures Supplies is delighted to be shortlisted today in not just one but two categories in the 2015 Awards for “Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Best SME Business”.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award will go to the outstanding individual who, in addition to displaying those common entrepreneurial traits, can best demonstrate visionary leadership overcoming barriers to success and obstacles to growth, strong financial performance results, significant current business growth achievements, a clear, concise and impactful plan for sustained growth along with innovation and differentiation within the business.

The Best SME Business Award sets out to recognise and acknowledge the ongoing role that all SME businesses play in growing and sustaining our economy.

It will be awarded to the SME business that can best demonstrate pro-active leadership and management, commitment to the local community and green initiatives, a strong training and development programme, strong financial growth performance results, a clear, concise and impactful plan for sustained growth and demonstrate innovation and differentiation within the business.

The winners will be announced at a Gala dinner on 1st October, in the meantime we are all keeping our fingers tightly crossed and we hope you do the same!

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See Our 20th Anniversary Newsletter………………….

Our celebration 20th Anniversary newsletter is now available on the website.

20 Years EshotIt’s been an amazing journey and we never forget that without the support of our amazing team, suppliers and customers both past and present that we wouldn’t be here today, so a heartfelt thank you goes out to you all.

We hope you enjoy the old photos of the journey as much as we did putting them together to share with you.

Here’s to the next 20 years!

http://www.futures-supplies.co.uk/downloads/Futures_Summer_2015_Newsletter.pdf