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THIIS (The Homecare Industry Information Service) provides up to date and valuable market information to Dealers, Distributors, Retailers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters, Agents and other companies involved in the homecare industry. Members receive a 56 page monthly magazine and weekly e-mail bulletins packed with news of what’s happening within the trade, which companies are making the headlines and why.
Articles in recent issues of the magazine:
Strength in numbers
While companies in the UK have tinkered with franchising over the years, there hasn't been a rock solid success story....so far. Over the water though, in Canada, it's a different story and the MEDIchair business is one of the strongest. It's a big player in that marketplace and so the question is....can MEDIchair Canada's franchising success be replicated in UK?
When service really counts
Usually, when a mobility business is launched, any servicing revenue is considered secondary to the main focus of selling product. Not in the case of new venture, Milandi Mobility in the South West though. It's servicing, servicing and more servicing for a couple who believe that they can develop and sustain a thriving operation.
Linking into new systems signals expansion
One of the main considerations when a new company is added to an existing group is just how good the ‘fit' is. The new owners of Aidapt have no doubts – the fit is excellent. With strong systems and a dealer focused business, Electrovision gives Aidapt the capacity to take the business on to the next level…
Homecare hits the mark for East Anglian expansion
10,000 sq ft premises, a wide range of products, OT's on site and the confidence that enough people can be attracted to a specialist centre to make it viable. For someone who was involved in the launch of Keep Able all those years ago, it looks surprisingly familar. However, the new venture from Ridgeons is very different and for one very big reason. This is no start up with venture capital funding. This is diversification from a more than established company with a strong balance sheet and a history of doing things well......
First hand experience leads to Scottish business start up
People with disabilities work very successfully in many different industries these days and so it might be surprising that we haven't seen more businesses spring up led by the people who know exactly what it is like to have to rely on the products. One of the latest additions to the dealer list has been launched by a product user who aims to provide the levels of service and pricing he feels has sometimes been lacking when he was on the other side of the counter…..
Management buyout the trigger for expansion for specialist supplier
A company with a 30 year pedigree must be pretty established in a marketplace and RMS are firmly positioned as one of the most well known recognised suppliers to Wheelchair Services. Now, after a management buyout the company is looking to branch out using the strong base of existing products but looking at new marketplaces…
You clever little Stairlift!
Minivator has grown from a turnover of £5.8 million in 2000 to a predicted turnover of £30 million in 2007 and the workforce has increased from 53 to 250 worldwide in seven years. It's been quite a journey but the team at Minivator are determined to keep their feet pressed firmly on the accelerator when it comes to product development as this review of their recent dealer days highlights….
Excellence, lifetime achievement and product design celebrated in style
Getting any sort of award is an achievement and a few weeks ago in London, there were plenty of them being handed out. The 90th anniversary celebrations of the BHTA was an opportunity for people to think about the past and consider the future. It was also where the very first Donald Blatchford Dealer Excellence Award was presented…..
From first day disaster to a lifetime achievement award – a 30 year journey
After having a good idea for what turned out to be a good product, David Garman stood on his first exhibition stand and saw his baby break within the few hours. It didn't make too much difference though – people loved it. He had produced the very first portable powered structured bathlift and his company, Mangar, went on to become a major player in the marketplace. It earnt David a Lifetime Achievement Award from his peers. Here's the story of the last 30 years….
Plain sailing for company after chance visit
Sheerlines has become a major supplier in the industry of weather wear products. But it wasn't supposed to be like that. When Brian and Margaret Hayes set up their business, it was to build a business around their hobby. A chance visit pointed them in a different direction…..
Pilot schemes take off as Minister advocates wide ranging reforms
Since the last magazine, in which we reported on the launch of the TCES (Transforming Community Equipment Services) pilot, there's been plenty of activity. There are meetings and presentations taking place at a fast pace now and here we give an insight in the Governments thinking on the CES and other issues, along with a look at how a new breed of ‘retailer' is making an impact on the marketplace…..
The shape of things to come?
Of course, the emergence of the large retailers in our marketplace is just one of the ways that existing businesses could be faced with more competition. We are hearing mutterings from around the country of other, smaller but significant businesses dipping a toe in the homecare pond. Builders merchants and bathroom specialists are just a couple of the business types starting to consider having a presence…..
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