While checking through some of my poetry I came across this one I wrote in 2004

 

You’ve quoted you know what’s expected

You’re on time, its part of the game

Introductions, get power and water

All similar, but never the same

 

You walk round the car to be certain

With the Customer, so you can agree

On this scuff, that scratch, and those stone chips

It’s amazing the things that you see

 

You check out the code of the colour

Check the recipe on the PC

Pull out the tints and the binders

And check colour chip just to see

 

We know it’s about preparation

You just cannot cover with paint

So spending time getting the prep right

Will help stop that Customer complaint

 

The stopper’s in and now it’s hardened

And rubbing down gets started for sure

It should be oh-so simple

If not then you know there’s a cure

 

It’s ChipsAway, the team behind you

The solution, our Tech-Support

They always have the answer

This is part of what you have bought

 

Jobs done, the paintwork is shining

Man’s happy and cheque book in hand

Hands it over, so off to the bank now

Another day’s gone as you planned.

Mercedes SLK bumper scuff repaired by Peter at ChipsAway (PDS) Ltd. When Helen decided to treat herself to her dream car the car she choose was a lovely silver Mercedes SLK. Everyone thought it was just the car for her, so when her Mum moved the car on the drive to get her own out there was a sudden silence as the rear bumper came into contact with the gate post.

Having used Peter on a company car some time before, Helen did not hesitate in contacting Peter this time. Having mixed the correct shade of silver, the area was prepared with a little filler and a coat of primer. A few coats of Aquaclear water based paint and the area was ready to receive a couple of coats of lacquer which was then baked. A light polish brought the finish back to as new and everyone was happy.

If this sort of thing has happened to you, why not call Peter on 07830 36 46 86 and see if he can help.

Working Breakfast head to the Algarve again. When Peter started ChipsAway (PDS) Ltd all those years ago he soon discovered the benefits of breakfast networking. Hard to believe that setting the alarm for 6am is a good way to get new business, but it was one of the best lessons he learned.

Starting as a bit of a networking tart Peter soon learned that there were two parts to networking groups. There were the members growing their business (or not) by getting up early one morning a week to network, and the people who owned the group who took a large part of the, typically £500 pa membership fee to grow their business.

The first group worked hard to make their group the best to help increase the number of referrals / leads passed between members, while the second work to grow the number of groups so they can fill them with people who can not get into the good groups.

A few years ago a small number of members of  such a group decided there was another way – and Working Breakfast was born ( http://www.workingbreakfast.com/ ). As well as being one of the most successful networking groups in the country with over 2000 leads passed so far this year between the 25 to 30 members, we only pay £250 a year membership and most of that goes towards the annual overseas networking trip.

So if you want to get into good networking, why not come along to a Working Breakfast meeting. Set the alarm early on a Thursday and get to the Regency Hotel on London Road, Leicester, for 6.45 to 7.00 am. You will meet a great bunch of business people who really know how to network and are happy to help members and visitors alike. If you do join us then you too could be enjoying winter sun with other members.

The only downside to making the effort is that if your trade or proffession is already represented, you will always be disapointed by the group that you do join, but don’t let that stop you giving Working Breakfast a try.