‘First aid kit’
28th April 2020

BUSINESS PILOT has launched a business ‘first-aid kit’ to allow installers to restructure their operations remotely and get ready for what it describes as a ‘radically changed commercial landscape’.

Managing Director Elton Boocok said many installers had struggled to manage key elements of their businesses remotely.

He added: “There are installers who had systems in place and were able to reduce the impact of March’s lockdown on their businesses – and others who were completely caught off guard. If you are one of that group (and there are lots, so don’t think you’re alone) there is a real opportunity to address gaps in your business infrastructure and to put in the ‘fixes’ now, to immediately reduce that exposure, ensuring that you’re set up to adapt to a radically changed commercial landscape.”

 The company has also been tracking the impact Covid-19 and the ensuing ‘lockdown’ has had on window and door retail sales. Its industry barometer charted a positive start to the year with a post-election return of consumer confidence. It was clear, however, that Covid-19 was hanging menacingly over the industry by the end of February. This led to a drop in leads of 39% month-on-month by March.

“We need to be positive,” he added, “We are going to come through this. We simply need to recognise that things will be different – and not to assume that that is necessarily a negative.”

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