Brewing Up The Ideal Office Furniture And Fit Out Solution At Wagstaff’s Showroom

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Design Week has a reputation for showcasing the best creative ideas from the world of both design and architecture and one particularly successful addition to the event is Brewerhouse Yard.  Leasing Wagstaff furniture

Following last year’s successes at Clerkenwell Design Week, this year saw a celebration of the rich heritage of ‘Brewhouse Yard’, which, much to WestWon Leasing’s enjoyment, involved delicious food and presenting the long standing traditions of brewing tea as well as interesting product launches and a host of other entertaining events.

Throughout the event Brewhouse Yard was buzzing with busy showrooms, bustling events and a multitude of opportunities to meet and greet as well as the pull of  iconic companies such as Wagstaff, Davison Highley and Interstuhl.

 

Wagstaff at Brewhouse Yard (Clerkenwell 2014)

Wagstaff’s brand new showroom was located at 9 Brewhouse Yard at Design Week 2014. It really was a stand out show room – a turnkey facility that could be used by architects, designers and specifiers alike and reflecting the fact that Wagstaff are truly unique within the Design and Build and Office Furniture market. The company allows their clients to specify any product or service and offers a seamless turnkey service that simplifies logistics and makes sound economic sense.

Wagstaff were established in 1903, and are now seen as one of the largest and most comprehensive independent companies in furniture, interior design, fit-out marketplace. They have regional offices throughout the UK with 8 Regional offices. This allows them to cater for the whole of the UK and allows Wagstaff to be close to the clients and suppliers making the business thrive.

At CDW the many visitors to the Wagstaff showroom were ‘treated like royalty’ throughout a fascinating introduction to a whole blend of flexible office solutions that could be adapted to customer needs and tastes. These included AV solutions, an Interactive Specifications and Finishes lounge, Commercial furniture & Fit-out showrooms, Wi-Fi/ My-Fi Spaces and Collaborative Working & Acoustic Solutions.

As far as leasing office furniture and fit outs, there is virtually no barrier to the blend of products and services that can be included in a lease agreement save imagination. And there were plenty of innovative and creative ideas here to inspire customers. For more information about office furniture and fit out leasing, simply DOWNLOAD your free Office Furniture and Fit Out Brochure now.

Cheshire Businesses Grow With Flexible Local Leasing

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Paying upfront for equipment or an asset can be a significant drain on the working capital for most businesses. Leasing is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to finance equipment across the UK and this is particularly evident in Cheshire, where leading local leasing company WestWon has recently arranged 40 lease agreements for a variety of businesses.

One of the UK’s most significant growth locations, Cheshire hosts an exceptional private sector research and industrial base, including world-class businesses. A high proportion of companies are engaged in knowledge and technology activity. In fact, the area is in the top 10 in England for the percentage of employment in high and medium technology production and the knowledge economy.

Leasing provides these and many other businesses with an alternative funding, which enables banking and overdraft lines to be kept free for any future cash flow issues or unexpected problems. And lease payments can often be set against profit, thereby potentially reducing tax bills.

Unlike buying, leasing means companies can pay as they use. After an initial payment, you can start using the equipment straight away and spread the cost over its useful life, so you can be paying for the asset with the income it generates. Plus, you have the ability to simply upgrade or expand equipment as and when the need arises, so you can always have the latest technology.

The lease itself can be tailored to suit the business. Agreements can be over an agreed period, for example two years, and repayments can be made monthly, quarterly or annually, by direct debit or invoice, whichever is most convenient. You can also source equipment from multiple suppliers.

From IT equipment or manufacturing systems to an entire office refurbishment, a wide range of specialist equipment can be leased as well as entire projects. Other lease options include furniture, computers, security systems and even maintenance agreements.

WestWon Limited has many years’ experience working with organisations in the private and public sector in Cheshire, helping them source manufacturers and equipment as well as arranging flexible lease agreements. The company is well placed to provide businesses with a tailored local service with over 400 partners and suppliers in the county, which includes over 55 in Chester and Altrincham, 85 in Stockport, 65 in Warrington and 27 in Crewe.

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The Emphasis Is On Quality At Hands Showroom At Clerkenwell 2014

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The WestWon Office Furniture leasing team saw many interesting and remarkable things at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, One showroom that particularly stood out was that of quality workplace furniture maker since 1906, Hands of Wycombe. www.hands.co.uk

First and foremost, the sheer quality of the furniture and materials on show here was truly second to none –and we were also immediately struck by the unmistakable aroma of top class leather. As we were shown round we admired two new executive desks that were the feature pieces. Our eyes were however drawn to the main desk called ‘Emphasis’ – a stunning executive desk designed to be made to be individually made to match the user’s exact requirements. According to Hands, the quality of the materials used in their bespoke manufacturing process enables the company to provide the best possible finish for each client, and having seen this exhibit, we can well believe it

Behind the stylish Emphasis desk hung an exquisite piece of leather – the source of the leather aroma previously mentioned – which turns out to have quite a story behind it. Hands, it seems, acquire the high-quality leather for their custom furniture from the same supplier that Morgan, the car manufacturer renowned for offering the automotive industry’s most personalised service, uses for its unparalleled luxury interiors.

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is one customer to enjoy Morgan’s bespoke interior service. The TV personality picked out leather to his exact taste for his ‘dream’ car interior , and when the car was finished there was a hide of leather remaining, the last of its kind! Hands who have a close relationship with Morgan asked if they could acquire this special very special hide.  And this is the hide that was providing such a stunning backdrop to the equally amazing Emphasis desk.

What better way could there be to paint the picture of the quality and superb finish that Hands strives to achieve – and without a doubt, clearly succeeds in doing if the showroom at Clerkenwell is anything to go by.

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WestWon Leasing Gives The Low Down On the Assmann ‘Sit – Stand Workwall System’ As Seen At Clerkenwell Design Week

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Assmann – one of the leading office furniture manufacturers in Germany – is celebrating 75 years in the furniture manufacturing business. Known for their expertise in interior design, Assmann also have reputation for offering excellent levels of advice and service. Leasing Assmann furniture Leasing Assmann sit-stand workwall system

At Clerkenwell Design Week, 20-22 May 2014,the WestWon Office Furniture Leasing team were privileged to witness the first ever ‘Sit – Stand Workwall system’, executive furniture that ‘moves with you’. This innovative desk system features comfortable and flexible working environment, giving you the ability to sit or stand.

Originally invented for large corporate lawyer and solicitor firms to house any employee within the business, no matter their height or size, this unique desking system is available in 3 options. Fixed to the ground, for the more budget range of furniture, Click assisted which can be height adjusted manually or electrically height adjusted.

The Sit – Stand Workwall Desk is a free standing solution that also allows greater flexibility for both the supplier and the end user as the desk is easy to both at install and relocate. The Sit – Stand Workwall Desk also offers a range of adjustable meeting tables and traditional desks. It comes with a storage wall concept and free standing storage to meet requirements of the end user.

Available in standard, MFC or veneer finishes, the Sit – Stand Workwall Desk is aimed at high-end customers with prices in the region of £6,000. However a desk system at this price level could alternatively be leased over 3 years for as little as £200.25 a month*

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*Based on (3+33 Monthly)

Where Can I Find A Comprehensive List Of Local Office Furniture Suppliers?

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No one knows exactly how many office furniture suppliers there are in the UK and the true list can potentially be doubled by the numerous office supplies companies that also advertise a range of “normally budget” office furniture via a catalogue.  There are various lists in circulation from organisations like the British Furniture Manufactures Association (www.bfm.org.uk) but even they will not have a comprehensive list.

Why is this the case? One reason is that many office furniture suppliers experienced a very tough time during the recession and, unfortunately, some of these went out of business. Secondly, any list of furniture companies can be confused by the presence of companies that have an interest in the residential market, furniture manufacturers, design and build companies, and more specialist flooring, office partionning and mechanical engineering companies.

Hence, for the typical business user wishing to acquire office furniture, the process can be anything but straightforward.

At the beginning of 2014, the WestWon office furniture leasing division undertook extensive research into suppliers of office furniture in the UK.

As a result we established that there are 1,660 companies selling furniture in the UK.  20% of these – 345 office furniture suppliers – are based in London, while just under 4% are based in Buckinghamshire. High Wycombe – a town that is renowned for its furniture production – has 23 furniture companies, which is more than most counties.

Counties such as Bedfordshire, West Midlands, Derbyshire, Essex and Nottinghamshire are all home to in the region of 30 office furniture suppliers. The furniture supplier ‘capital’ of the north is Lanarkshire, with the Scottish county boasting more than 46 suppliers, putting it on a par with Kent with 45. Counties with most manufacturers are Cambridgeshire with 57, Staffordshire with 60 and topping the furniture supplier research, Hampshire with 73.

For more information about UK office furniture suppliers contact the WestWon Office Furniture team on Tel: 01494 611 456

 

Leasing In Bristol, Avon And The West County Supports Business Investment Plans

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The ONS figures for UK GDP published at the end of April show the UK economy growing at 0.8% over quarter one, some 3.1% higher than this time last year. This is being reflected in the local economy in areas such as Bristol, where confidence amongst local businesses is returning.

Businesses in Bristol and across the Avon area are increasing or bringing forward their capital investments in equipment and machinery to drive growth and increase productivity.

From Bristol to Bath and Weston-Super-Mare, businesses across the Avon region are increasingly recognising the benefits of leasing to finance these investments. With a strong presence in Avon, leading leasing company WestWon, for example, has a network of over 250 partners and has successfully arranged lease agreements for over 40 businesses in the county.

Leasing not only allows businesses to improve performance by acquiring the latest technology without tying up capital or existing lines of credit, but it also protects against future obsolesce – a major issue for IT and computing equipment. Plus, leasing payments offer considerable tax benefits and can even be tailored to match a businesses seasonal cash flow.

Working in partnership with businesses, WestWon Limited can arrange a highly competitive lease agreement for a wide range of equipment from IT hardware and software or office furniture to catering equipment as well as essential insurance cover.

Unlike buying, leasing means you can pay as you use. After an initial payment, you can start benefiting from the equipment straight away and spread the cost over its useful life, so you can be paying for the asset with the income it generates.

Some of the most popular types of equipment leased are:

  • IT equipment (e.g. computers, tablets, printers)
  • IT Software
  • Engineering equipment
  • Office furniture
  • Scientific and medical technology
  • Catering equipment
  • Industrial machinery
  • Hairdressing and beauty equipment
  • Sports and leisure equipment
  • Processing and packaging machines
  • Retail equipment
  • Manufacturing equipment (e.g. cutting machines, injection moulding systems)
  • CCTV and security systems
  • Scaffolding and construction equipment
  • Waste and recycling equipment

 

In fact, almost any type of tangible equipment can be considered for leasing. This can even include hardware, software and maintenance agreements. You can also source equipment from multiple suppliers.

With a regional presence based in Bristol and 200 partners and suppliers in the town, WestWon is well placed to provide businesses with a tailored service and client services managers who can visit a client’s premises to discuss their requirements in person. The company has many years’ experience working with organisations in the private and public sector in the Avon region, including almost 500 schools in Bathm Bristol, Clevedon, Radstock and Weston-Super-Mare, helping them source manufacturers and equipment or provide information and quotes on various options.

For more advice on leasing and selecting a reputable leasing partner, download your free Essential Guide to Leasing for Business.

How To Choose The Right Leasing Company

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When taking the decision to lease equipment or other assets your business requires, selecting the right leasing company to work with is vital. As with entering into any new contract, when opting to lease equipment it is important to choose a reputable leasing partner and to diligently check the credentials of any company you may wish to deal with.

Now more than ever, it is essential that those taking leasing decisions on behalf of a company are fully aware of how the market operates and are fully equipped to verify the credentials of their chosen supplier and to ensure that they achieve the most cost effective solution for their particular needs.

Here are some tips to help you find the right leasing partner:

1. Reputation

Always choose a leasing company who is a member of industry bodies such as the FLA (www.fla.org.uk) and NACFB (www.nacfb.org), which ensure best practice. Members of the NACFB operate under an Office of Fair Trading registered Code of Practice.

 2. Referrals and recommendations

Scrutinise your potential leasing partner. Find out how long they have been trading and ask for reference sites.

3. Lease types

Find out what type of lease agreements a potential partner offers. There are several types of lease agreement, which will allow your company to acquire the assets you need to run your businesses without upfront capital outlay. These include capital leases (or finance leases) and operating leases. It is important to choose the right lease agreement to meet you business needs.

4. Experience and expertise

Find out if your potential leasing company has experience of leasing in your industry sector or the type of equipment you wish to lease. How long have they been in business? What companies have they worked with? If you are a start-up company, do they have experience in leasing to new businesses? Some companies only deal with established companies, while others have expertise in arranging lease agreements for new businesses.

For more advice on leasing and selecting a reputable leasing partner, download your free Essential Guide to Leasing for Business.

 

 

 

Leasing Helps Businesses in Bedfordshire Prosper

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Almost two thirds of small firms expect to grow in the next 12 months and one in four plan to increase the amount of investment in their business according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). This national picture is also being born out locally in Bedfordshire, where WestWon Limited is helping organisations of all sizes to achieve their growth plans through tax efficient lease agreements.

Bedford has a prosperous business community of nearly 7,000 companies – a mix of innovative start-ups and international companies that have chosen to invest in the region. In Luton, manufacturing remains the largest sector, employing 19.7% of all employees in the borough, while employment in the wholesale and retail trade is increasing with 18% of the Luton workforce employed in this area.

One of the fastest growing and most popular ways for businesses to finance their investment in equipment and technology is through a lease agreement. Leasing allows all sorts of retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, opticians, health clubs, restaurants and construction companies in the county to easily upgrade technology and avoid equipment obsolescence.

As well as the ability to frequently update specialist equipment without tying up available cash, a leasing scheme can offer considerable tax benefits. With an operating lease, lease ‘rental’ payments are an allowable business expense that can be set against profit – thereby potentially reducing your tax bill.

From IT equipment or medical technology to an entire office refurbishment, a wide range of specialist equipment can be leased as well as entire projects. Other lease options include furniture, computers, security systems and even maintenance agreements. Any combination of equipment and technology can be chosen from multiple suppliers for a single lease agreement.

With over 10 years of experience in serving businesses in the Bedfordshire area, including in Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Luton and Sandy, WestWon is a leasing company that possesses valuable local knowledge to help companies find the right leasing solution for their particular business and has a comprehensive list of local leasing suppliers and partners. In fact, WestWon has 190 partner manufacturers and suppliers throughout the county, including 50 in Bedford alone, and works with many of the 320 schools in the area too.

WestWon Limited can provide asset finance solutions for a variety of businesses in Bedfordshire. For more information, download the Essential Guide to Leasing for Business.

Berkshire Businesses Lease Their Way To Growth

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As the economy starts to pick up, more and more companies throughout Berkshire are increasingly investing in capital equipment with the help of flexible leasing solutions.

Berkshire itself is second only to Greater London in terms of output with a GVA of £30bn per annum. The region in the affluent Home Counties boasts some of the most innovative technology-driven businesses in global telecoms, software, pharmaceutical and new media sectors. For example, Berkshire is home to the UK headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and Verizon, along with leading businesses like Vodafone, Telefonica and Mars.

One of the centrepieces of the Chancellors budget in March, the increase and extension of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is providing a welcome boost by delivering real tax savings for businesses. With the AIA doubled from £250,000 to £500,000 until the end of 2015, medium-sized businesses in Berkshire and across the UK are increasing or bringing forward their capital investments in plant and machinery to drive growth and stay at ahead of their competitors.

This is where leasing has an important role to play, by providing businesses with the opportunity to pay for these assets as they use them and keep vital lines of credit free. In terms of technology, IT equipment can become out of date in just three to four years. With a lease agreement, equipment can be added or upgraded without having to repurchase, so a business can always have the most cutting-edge hardware and software.

Many businesses find leasing advantageous from a budgeting standpoint as switching from outright purchase to a lease agreement changes how the equipment is accounted for. Leasing enables the equipment needed to be paid for over a fixed period of time, which helps spread the cost. Plus, with an operating lease, rental payments are an allowable business expense that can be set against profit – thereby potentially reducing your tax bill.

A wide range of equipment, from IT hardware and software to packaging machines and medical technology, can be leased. Other leasing options include general office equipment such as furniture and photocopiers. In fact, almost any type of tangible equipment can be considered for leasing.

Leading asset finance and leasing company, WestWon has been helping businesses of all sizes and sectors in towns in Berkshire such as Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading and Slough to drive their business forward by arranging flexible lease finance agreements to meet their needs. With an extensive network of over 600 leasing finance partners and suppliers throughout the county of Berkshire, including over 200 in Reading alone, the leasing company is able to provide each business with a tailored service and a dedicated account manager who possesses valuable local knowledge.  We also offer specialist leasing and parental donation systems for tablets in the classroom appropriate for digital learning schemes being considered by almost 500 schools in County Berkshire.

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Medical Equipment Leasing Helps Hospitals and Surgeries Keep Pace With Technology Change

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Rapid growth is more evident than ever in the global medical device industry. The value of this market is expected to hit $228 billion by 2015 marking annual growth of nearly 7%, according to a recent industry research report. The market covers a wide spectrum of products used in the treatment of patients, including cardiovascular devices, dental equipment, diagnostic devices, medical equipment and supplies, ophthalmic devices, orthopedic devices, respiratory devices and surgical equipment.

New treatments for patients, patient tracking and administration are just a few of the areas reliant on this type of new technology. With all the advances in medical science, it is unsurprising that budgets are being stretched as never before when it comes to ensuring the efficiency of medical practice, laboratory and hospital environments.

Rapid Growth in Scientific and Medical Equipment Leasing

A recent news report in European Hospital has highlighted the fact that annual growth rates for global medical equipment leasing and renting is currently outstripping growth in the medical device market as a whole. In the UK, equipment leasing as a whole has shown strong growth over the past 12 months, providing an obvious solution for medical organisations that prefer to pay for innovative technology over its useful life rather than tying up large suns of capital upfront.

Specialist medical equipment and medical device leasing

There are many reasons why scientific and medical leasing is experiencing rapid growth, and those specialising in leasing for the sector can ensure a smooth process for financing what can be very costly medical equipment along with facility fit outs.

Benefits of medical equipment leasing

Lease payments for scientific equipment can be set against profit, thereby potentially reducing tax bills.

Flexibility and cash flow boost: you can obtain the specialist equipment and technology you need without tying up available cash and lines of credit.

Once you make a set initial payment, you can acquire and start using the asset immediately, while spreading payments over the useful life of the equipment.

Flexible repayments: lease payments for essential assets can be spread over a period of time that suits your organisation. You can also choose a fixed interest rate, which protects against interest rate rises and enables you to plan your budget effectively.

Avoidance of equipment obsolescence and easier upgrades in the future: increasingly vital in technology-driven sectors such as science and medicine.

What medical equipment can I lease?

There is vast scope for leasing medical equipment and devices. Some popular items which are leased include:

  • Anaesthetic Machines
  • Blood Analysers
  • Blood Pressure Monitors
  • Bone Densitometers
  • CT Scanners
  • Defibrillators
  • EKG Machines
  • ECG Machines
  • Echocardiograms
  • Electrosurgical Units
  • Fetal Heart Monitors
  • Incubators
  • MRI Machines
  • MRI Scanners
  • Mammography Machines
  • Ultrasound Machines
  • Ultrasound Probes
  • Medical Gas Equipment
  • Medical Exam Room Equipment
  • Plastic Surgery Equipment
  • Surgical Equipment
  • Urology Equipment
  • Dermatology Equipment
  • Lab Equipment
  • Autoclaves
  • Sterilizers
  • Medical Imaging Machines
  • Medical Accessories
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Electric Hospital Beds
  • Electric Wheelchairs
  • Examination Tables
  • Treatment Tables
  • Surgical Tables
  • Medical Carts
  • Medical Trolleys
  • Hospital Trolleys
  • Medical Lighting
  • Medical Exam Lights
  • Medical Furniture
  • Cardiac Care Equipment
  • Respiratory Ventilator Equipment

For more information about leasing scientific and medical equipment, please call WestWon Tel: 01494 611 456. You can also download the fact sheet Asset Finance For Scientific Leasing

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