Why WestWon is a paperless office

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WestWon is dedicated to helping the environment, and one way we can prove this includes being a paperless office. In this blog, there will be many ways on how WestWon are striving to be more environmentally friendly. It also includes how you and your company can be more environmentally responsible.

WestWon’s paperless office

One of the ways that WestWon is contributing towards being more eco-friendly is by being a paperless office. Here at WestWon, we have managed to eliminate the usage of all unnecessary paper documents. We have done this by using our state-of-the-art online portal. This has meant WestWon is able to function almost entirely online. Additionally, any paper that we need to throw away is recycled or shredded. This is so that it can be of no extra harm to the environment.

Ways that you could contribute positively to the environment:

  • You too could make your office a paperless one. The benefits of using less paper around the office are huge. Whether it’s printing less and only when its necessary or taking paperless notes. Additionally, saving files to an online storage system is also very impactful. By reducing the amount of paper you use, the obvious advantage is the prevention of trees being cut down. This also eliminates the energy needed to convert these into paper. The process of recycling will also help reduce the amount that lies in landfills. You could even take this one step further by supplying your office with sustainably sourced recycled paper.
  • You can also introduce days in the working week where everyone works together to be more eco-friendly. This includes small changes such as sharing lifts to work to reduce vehicle emissions. Other ways are by having zero waste days. This is where you challenge your employees and colleagues to waste nothing for a day. A way to take part in this would be to bring your own lunch to work. This saves any plastic packaging that you would otherwise use.
  • Another, possibly larger, but therefore more impactful change that you could make in the office is LED bulbs. These are bulbs that are 90% more efficient than incandescent light bulbs. It works by passing an electrical current through a microchip which results in its visible bright light. According to market research, most of them cost less than £10. Due to the energy and time savings they can amass for you, they are well worth investing.

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Just by implementing small changes throughout the office, it makes a big difference in the grand scheme of things. This is why here at WestWon we felt it was so important to become a paperless office. In the future, WestWon hopes to introduce more eco-friendly projects that comprise of the same green values we believe in. For more information on any of the information above please give a member of the WestWon team a call on 01494 611 456 or email us on hello@westwon.co.uk. You can also see more over on our LinkedIn page.

Donating to a very worthwhile cause, Action Medical Research

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After months of training, we set off on a seven-hour drive to Keswick in the Lake District last Friday to take part in the ‘Race the Sun’ challenge, organised by Action Medical Research for children.

Action Medical Research

Action Medical Research is the leading UK charity funding vital research to help defeat the diseases that devastate the lives of sick and disabled babies, children, and young people.  They were founded in 1952 with the quest to find a cure for polio. Their main focus is now on the young.

The Challenge

Our day started at 6.30am, just before sun rise with a 40-mile cycle ride. The rain did not dampen our spirits or those of the other forty-one teams who were taking part. Whilst some were there to win the race, our objective was to enjoy the day and get round in one piece!

The Race the Sun challenge is made up of three parts. The first is a cycle ride, then a 2.5 mile canoe across Derwent Lake. This was followed by an eleven mile hike up and down Skiddaw Mountain. The idea is to complete the event by sunset. We made it back in time finishing at 5.45pm. We arrived at the finish line to a loud thunderous applause by the other teams before us.

All of us have total respect for Action Medical Research. This event was very well organised and ran by an army of volunteers who put our safety first. As we were walking / climbing up Skiddaw Mountain (at 3,054 feet, the sixth highest mountain in England) I was wondering why they had so many marshals logging our team number. As we got nearer the top, visibility was poor, and the temperature dropped. I can see now why it’s so important to be well prepared when hike up a mountain!

As we retired back to our Bed and Breakfast lodging in Keswick, we reflected on what we achieved during the day. Dominic, Tony, and I had raised nearly £5,000.00 for Action Medical Research. Their team/organisation deserves every penny, such wonderful people.

For us, we have the honour of completing the challenge and spending quality time together.

Next challenge – Dorney Lake half Marathon, Sunday 12th December – I will be wearing my WestWon t-shirt.

6 day-to-day Money Management Tips for SME’s

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Below are some money management tips for SME’s (Small and Medium sized Enterprises). Whether you are a start-up, or if you are already an established business, these tips will help your business to grow and succeed even further.

  1. Frequently assess your financial forecasts

Clear projections are very important when creating a business’ financial plan. As a business owner, you should make sure they are kept up to date and are always accurate. This will ensure that the business is kept financially stable because poor planning can influence the cash flow to and from your business. This could harm an SME in any stage of growth.

  1. Late payments and account managers

It can be useful for you yourself to take a class or attend a webinar that teaches accounting, so that even if finding or employing an accountant is too expensive or difficult it can alleviate some of the work. However, having someone to manage your accounts may be a better step forward for the business. It’s important as it decreases any chance of the business making late payments. Loan payment and credit card fees can increase rapidly, and so keeping on top of these is vital. Even by setting monthly reminders for all your bills will help lessen some of the stress.

  1. Financial options

Choosing your financial options can be hard when operating as a SME, but it is important to carefully review them all. Different options can be chosen for different types of funding, for example, if you need funding to cover the cost of equipment, leasing and asset financing would be the better option. This can be a better way to finance rather than large all at once payments as this can cause large financial dents early in the business.

  1. Keeping track of costs

Money management tips for SME’s are based around reducing costs, and keeping track of them is therefore vital. It is important to keep track of your costs as issues such as overspending can lead to the misuse of funds. Keeping track of your accounts is important to also keep bills and overdrafts at a minimum.

  1. Cash reserve

A cash reserve is a good backup to have in case of emergency. To start your cash reserve, you must firstly open a business savings account. Make sure to regularly deposit some money into the account, and only use this when necessary. This will help you in the future if needed, and it can ease strain on your accounts.

  1. Budgeting

Having a monthly budget can save a business when calculating expenses. Before making unnecessary purchases, it ensures all important bills are paid first. Timing your purchases can also reduce your business’s tax liability. A budget will help you set clear revenue and expense goals too.

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If you would like more information on anything above, please call a member of our team now on 01494 611 456 or email hello@westwon.co.uk

Computer Equipment Leasing – your questions answered!

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A large number of businesses in the UK are now considering leasing their computer equipment. Several of the benefits include helping your business’ cash flow, planning budgets and being able to afford the latest technology. This is also important for new start-up businesses who are looking to minimise costs and spare their budget. However, even bigger businesses such as schools, hospitals or other workplaces need computer equipment. So what better option is there than to lease!

Here at WestWon, we are experts in providing finance and leasing options within the IT and computer equipment sector. We work together with some key suppliers and manufacturers in the industry. So you know you are being offered the best of the best when we recommend a company to a client! WestWon can also provide the most competitive prices, leading to our view that giving cheap lease rates ensures we do more business together in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a lease for computers be arranged?

Applications can be accepted within a few hours. This means that once the documents have been signed, your computer equipment is delivered. The agreement is then activated within 2 working days. In this instance, we aim to get this done as soon as possible.

At the end of the lease can I decide to keep the equipment?

In short, yes, you have the option to pay for and own the equipment at the end of the lease. However, you are also given the option to continue leasing from us as well as return the equipment back to us. WestWon provide all these options to keep you, our customers, happy!

Can WestWon recommend a supplier or manufacturer from the sector?

Yes, we work alongside several providers and producers of computer equipment. Therefore, we would be happy to assist. At the same time, we are more than happy to work with a supplier or manufacturer of your choice.

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At WestWon, it is imperative that we offer high quality customer service. This is why you can easily lease or finance computer equipment for your business. This includes installation and setup. Nowadays, computer and IT equipment is becoming more and more used, as well as ever-changing. This is why leasing is so important. We can deliver your equipment smoothly and efficiently. There is a high probability that here at WestWon we will be able to provide you with what you are looking for. This can be in terms of our large range of funders and IT equipment finance.

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To view other assets we finance then please click here. We have been authorised and are fully licensed by the FCA. Alternatively, to get in touch with a member of our team, please call 01494 611 456 or email us hello@westwon.co.uk.

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