A growing number of Pride initiatives are accused of pink-washing on traditional and social media, new research finds

30/06/2021

London, United Kingdom – 29 June, 2021 – New research from media analytics firm Commetric has found that more and more brands have started facing accusations of “pinkwashing” during Pride. Fuelled by some left-wing politicians and LGBTQ+ campaigners, criticism for rainbow capitalism, in which corporations are accused of boosting their image by selling LGBTQ+-themed products, has never been louder.

Analysing 1058 articles published in top-tier English-language outlets between May-June 2021, Commetric found that Disney, whose popular streaming service has made Pride Month a key focus of content curation, suffered the biggest reputational challenges on both traditional and social media.

Many media outlets reported that the company has found itself at the centre of a sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit brought by an executive employee, while Twitter users noticed that the official Twitter accounts for the company in countries where LGBTQ+ issues are not as freely discussed didn’t celebrate Pride.

Other companies facing allegations of pink-washing were Walmart, Amazon, and McDonald’s, which have all donated to members of Congress who voted against the Equality Act, a bill that would ban discrimination in the United States based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

The names of six companies in particular – Comcast, AT&T, Home Depot, Deloitte, Exxon and Verizon– started circulating on social media after the consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen tweeted that they donated substantial amounts of money to anti-LGBTQ politicians.

Based on the analysis, Commetric offers some best-practice solutions for avoiding accusations of pink-washing and implementing a more inclusive comms strategy.

Read Commetric’s full analysis: “Pride 2021: How Can Brands Steer Clear of Pink-Washing?”

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Commetric provides advanced media analytics solutions that help organisations manage and measure their corporate reputation. We combine AI and expert human insight to enable clients across industry sectors realise the full potential of their media investments. The firm has won numerous communications industry awards and is a leading AMEC member.

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Female Doctor Duo Take Business From Start-up to Industry Leaders in Less Than 5 Years

John Richardson

29/06/2021

Acquisition Aesthetics were proud winners of ‘‘Best Independent Training Provider of the Year’ at the 2021 Aesthetics Awards. In under 5 short years, this London-based start-up has blossomed into a pioneering female-led company, delivering a range of aesthetic injectables training courses.

A female-led company

We are very much living in the long-awaited era of the ‘girl boss’; women are redressing the balance within the business world, and female-led company Acquisition Aesthetics provides a shining example of talented, business-minded women thriving in the City of London The Acquisition Aesthetics Directors, Dr. Priyanka Chadha and Dr. Lara Watson are an inspiration to career-driven women everywhere. Not only are they high-flying academics and trainee surgeons, they are also both full-time mothers who have collaboratively scaled an award-winning business.

Elite medical professionals

Dr. Priyanka Chadha graduated from Imperial College, London, with impressive dual Distinctions in Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Chadha then went on to achieve a Masters in Teaching and Surgical Education, and has won notable awards for numerous educational courses she set up and successfully ran at the Royal College of Surgeons. Dr. Lara Watson has an equally glowing resume; she has dual degrees in Medicine and Dental Surgery, and now also teaches at various surgical skill workshops at the Royal College of Surgeons. She was particularly commended for founding and coordinating an international undergraduate surgical teaching programme at the College.

Both Dr. Chadha and Dr. Watson are Key Opinion Leaders in the industry and often invited to speak at exceptional conferences and events such as CCR Expo, ACE and IMCAS. They are driven by their passion to empower healthcare professionals to be creative in their work. Acquisition Aesthetics promotes facial aesthetics as an art form: a way for medical professionals to channel their inner creativity, while making a positive difference to clients’ lives.

Rave reviews

Acquisition Aesthetics have received rave reviews for their Botox® courses, lip filler training and advanced filler courses. This overwhelmingly positive response from clients has led to the company being recognised as ‘Best Independent Training Providers of the Year’ – due to their commitment to supporting both scientific understanding and the technical skill of their faculty. Dr. Chadha and Dr. Watson’s pioneering, female-led organisation prides itself on its ethos: to always ensure that fillers – and any other aesthetic procedure – are administered by fully qualified medical professionals.

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Superfast IT joins the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre

John Richardson

29/06/2021

Birmingham SMEs encouraged to join free, government initiative to improve their cybersecurity.

Managed IT service provider, Superfast IT, has become the first IT company to gain the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre Business Start membership. The affiliation forged between WMCRC and Superfast IT as a part of the centre’s broader strategy to form partnerships between regional policing, academia and businesses.

The West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (WMCRC), which opened in June 2020, is a part of a national network of police led, not-for-profit centres offering cybersecurity services and consultancy across the West Midlands.

Superfast IT, which provides IT support and cybersecurity services in Birmingham, will gain access to the centre’s security resources as part of the membership, keeping abreast of security developments and tools whilst improving the security of their 70-strong client base. Both organisations are hosting a joint webinar later in the year to raise awareness of cybersecurity fundamentals for small businesses. All organisations in the West Midlands may attend.

James Cash, Founder and Managing Director at Superfast IT, explained:

“I am delighted to be working alongside the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. We take our client’s security seriously, which the membership demonstrates. Forming alliances with reputable, government-backed expert organisations is one of several measures to keep at the forefront of cybersecurity.

“We must not forget that business owners are ultimately liable for the security of their data and systems. A perfect storm is brewing: the growing reliance on the internet, remote working, IoT devices and digitalisation, combined with the increasing sophistication of cyber-crimes and a lack of understanding about cybersecurity. Without intervention, the business risks are huge.

“Those who are not cyber aware, or lack an understanding of their responsibilities, risk being left vulnerable. This is where the WMCRC’s valuable knowledge and resources can bridge the gap, while our managed cybersecurity service complements WMCRC services to make the implementation of security measures easy for busy business owners.”

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) are working together to support the establishment of Regional Cyber Resilience Centres (CRCs). The CRCs represent a significant opportunity for the NCSC to expand the reach of its guidance and services to smaller organisations across the country and provide an extra level of practical support to enhance their impact.

Alison Hurst, WMCRC Director and West Midlands Police Superintendent, said:

“I am delighted that Superfast IT has joined the WMCRC and I look forward to working together to not only share Government approved cybersecurity resources and tools, but also to collaborate in hosting an event jointly on 23rd September, 2021.

“We have the means to take pre-emptive action in cyberspace, should we choose to do so. Cyber-attacks are not necessarily sophisticated or inevitable, and they are most often preventable. It is the victim’s vulnerability, rather than the ingenuity of the attacker, that is most often the deciding factor in the success of a cyber-attack.

“Our free and paid memberships can help individuals and organisations, regardless of size or sector, to take appropriate steps to protect themselves and their customers from the harm caused by cyber-attacks.

“It is our vision that businesses and members of the wider community have the skills and knowledge to protect themselves, making the region one of the safest places to live, work and do business. We achieve this by providing education, testing, and training delivered by our team of trusted partners, seconded police officers and Ethical Hacking students studying at local universities.”

The UK Government has invested a total of £1.9 billion in transforming the UK’s cybersecurity as a part of their National Cyber Security Strategy 2016-2021, with the regional centres forming an integral part. To keep informed about the centre’s latest events and how to get involved, go to wmcrc.co.uk. To register an interest in WMCRC and Superfast IT webinar, go to superfast-it.com/events.

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Leading accounts receivables automation software, Chaser, announces a new integration with Freshbooks

Shelby Grey

28/06/2021

LONDON, 25 June 2021 — Chaser, the global credit control automation platform and service provider, today released its integration with Freshbooks, the #2 small business accounting software in America with paying customers in 100+ countries. This new integration makes it easy and affordable for businesses to deeply personalise and automate their accounts receivables and credit control processes.

Businesses that integrate Chaser with Freshbooks will be able to easily carry out automated invoice payment chasing without losing the human-touch. This process saves Chaser’s current customers up to 15+ hours weekly and ensures that no unpaid invoice slips through the cracks. For a full run-through of the integration and features, learn more here.

Chaser for Freshbooks features and benefits include:

Quick, fast and easy-to-implement cloud-to-cloud integration between Freshbooks and Chaser.
Automated and personalised invoice payment chasing, ensuring that users maintain great customer relationships whilst getting paid faster..
The bilateral sync reconciles payments in app, so that paid invoices are no longer chased.
Automated “thank you for paying” emails for customers who have paid.
Reduced credit control and accounts receivables management time and fewer errors.
Chaser makes it easy to track all overdue and outstanding invoices per customer, seeing all payment chasing activity in one place.
For the toughest cases, invoices can be escalated within the Chaser application directly to Chaser’s debt collection service.
Each invoice reminder can include access to a payment portal and a pay now button, encouraging payments on the spot.
Users can use the Chaser app to offer payment plans to their customers, and chase these instalments accordingly..
Credit checking.

“Both Chaser and FreshBooks are intuitive platforms which makes them very easy to use. Running a small business can be overwhelming at times as you don’t always have the support and staff that larger companies have. We felt that this integration would offer FreshBooks’ users many features and readily available customer service to take some of this pressure away, especially with accounts receivables,” Sonia Dorais, CEO of Chaser, has said.
Chaser is now available through the Freshbooks Marketplace. For more information, join the webinar here.

MEDIA CONTACT:marketing@chaserhq.com

ABOUT CHASERChaser Technologies Limited helps businesses get paid sooner with its award-winning payment chasing automation platform, debt collections agency and outsourced credit control services. By sending automatic and deeply personalised reminders, the software and service provider effectively gets invoices paid on time without losing the human touch. To date, Chaser has helped users chase over £3 billion in overdue invoices.

Chaser was named the Accounting Excellence ‘Cloud App of the Year’ three years in a row (2017, 2018, and 2019), Xero’s ‘App Partner of the Year’ (2016), and App Partner of the Month (August 2019).

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Is Making a Will Really That Important?

Claire James

28/06/2021

Well, if you don’t, there is nothing you will be able to do about it, and you won’t be able to have a say in how your assets will be distributed. You will also leave a whole host of problems behind for your family, who will already be going through a tough time mourning your death. So, in short, the answer is yes – making a Will is really important.

Getting a Will made can give you peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be looked after when the inevitable happens. It can also help funeral directors organise your service just the way you want as you will be able to leave your wishes behind. But what are the other reasons you should get a Will made? Let us explain…

You Decide Who Looks After Your Children

If your children are under the age of 18, you can decide who legally looks after them when you die. This will also make sure that the Courts don’t need to get involved too. You will have already stated your wishes which will avoid family disputes during what will already be an emotionally challenging time.

It Avoids a Drawn Out Probate Process

You may not realise that all estates have to legally go through the probate process, even if there is a Will in place or not. However, the good news is, a Will speeds up the process and lets the Courts know how you would like your estate divided between your loved ones.

However, if you choose not to have a Will, the Courts will decide how your estate will be distributed, and there is nothing you can do about their decision.

Peace of Mind

Creating a Will is one of the most thoughtful things you can do before you pass away. It tells your family exactly what you want to happen to your estate. But the peace of mind it can bring is one of the reasons why most people get one written. You can enjoy your later life knowing that you have taken care of the most important things before the inevitable happens.

You Can Make a Charitable Donation

If you have supported a certain charity during your life so far, there is nothing saying that you can’t support them even after you are gone. The ability to make a donation also means your legacy will live on and reflect your kind soul. You could even give the money to a close friend or family member with the instruction of setting up a charity in your memory. It is entirely your choice to make.

You Can Disinherit Certain Family Members

Of course, having a Will in place means your family members can receive a piece of your estate. But not many people realise that you also disinherit certain members too. What this means is that you stop individuals who may otherwise benefit if you were to die without having a Will in place.

You may want to do this if you don’t trust certain family members with specific items of your estate. Or if you have concerns about the way your money will be handled.

Tomorrow Is Not Certain

Okay, we know that this one is a little bit of a downer. But it is certainly true. Unwillingness to accept that death happens as part of life is one of the biggest reasons why people die without having a Will in place. And this is a very big thing in the UK because, for some reason death is still considered a taboo subject, unlike other countries where it is actually celebrated.

To avoid unnecessary stress on your family, we strongly advise that you meet with a local funeral director or solicitor who can help you draw up a Will before it is too late. Think of your family and the peace of mind it can bring you.

Takatsukasa Alliance Acquires a Passive Minority Stake into a South Korean Firm

John Richardson

24/06/2021

After opening a new office location in Singapore, the Japanese firm is also expanding into South Korea

Takatsukasa Alliance, one of Japan’s leading independent asset managers who puts customer’s capital to work by providing active investment solutions across a broad range of capabilities, is pleased to announce that the firm continues with its Asian expansion strategy, the latest development announced by the Board of Directors being a new minority partnership with a Junior Asset Management Company from South Korea. Takatsukasa Alliance has acquired a passive, minority investment in the junior firm, however, specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed due to ongoing contract signing and regulatory guidelines.

Takatsukasa Alliance, through its Executives’ Board, has announced recently that the firm is planning to increase its physical infrastructure of offices within the Asia Pacific Region. The plan included either direct office openings set up fully by the company, like the recent office location it announced in Singapore, or through minority or majority stakes purchase in various junior asset management firms in the region. The goal is to mark the firm’s presence in the most reputable and developed countries in the Asia Pacific territory.

“There are strong signs coming from the governments that are announcing a comeback to the strong ties that Japan and South Korea have developed and built in recent history”, Mr. Daishin Mastuda, Executive Vice Chairman for Takatsukasa Alliance, declared. “This investment is a testament to the growth and institutionalization of our business, and will enable us to take Takatsukasa Alliance to the next level of service on the Korean markets for the benefit of our investors. We look forward to leveraging their best-in-class resources and exceptional talent as we look to expand and strengthen our platform”, Mr. Mastuda concluded.

One of the executives at the Korean Junior Firm said: “Takatsukasa Alliance has developed an extraordinary track record by investing across sectors and geographies. This, combined with the strength of their staff members and processes, has allowed the firm to earn the trust of a diverse set of clients worldwide. Our goal into this partnership will be to help enable their continued growth in various private equity products, as well as their further expansion into newer areas like real estate and private credit on our local markets.”

About Takatsukasa Alliance

Takatsukasa Alliance is one of the leading financial advisors in Japan, covering all client segments with a broad range of financial products and services through its international network. For individual customers, the firm delivers high-quality asset management consulting to support the best outcomes for their financial objectives in all lines of service courses that we offer. For corporate customers, Takatsukasa Alliance has set up divisions according to business type in order to accumulate knowledge and best meet customers’ specific business needs. Those designated divisions strive to provide corporate investors and individual customers with higher value delivered through teamwork across products, regions and divisions.

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Big Races In The Second Half Of The Year In The United Kingdom

John Richardson

24/06/2021

There has already been a number of huge horse racing headlines in the United Kingdom throughout the first half of the year.

Rachel Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National, while Minella Indo completed the Irish domination at the Cheltenham Festival by taking the Gold Cup in a humbling four days for British-trained horses.

On the flat, Royal Ascot saw the return of racegoers, with the Queen in attendance to see Dream of Dreams win the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. But, which huge races do we have to look forward to in the second half of 2021?

St Leger

The oldest British Classic of the season is still to come in 2021, as the St Leger will be taking place at Doncaster in September. It will be the fifth and final Classic of the season, and horses will travel over the one mile and six-furlong distance looking to join greats such as Nijinsky, Never Say Die and Galtee More. The leading horse in the betting is currently Adayar for trainer Charlie Appleby.

The Godolphin owned horse was a surprise winner of the Epsom Derby in early June, with Adam Kirby on board, and will be looking to add another famous victory to his wins as a three-year-old this season. High Definition for Aidan O’Brien could be one of the leading contenders at Doncaster after bypassing the Epsom Derby. His last run came at York in the middle of May, as he was third behind Hurricane Lane. Wordsworth and Bolshoi Ballet could also be likely rivals for the St Leger.

Sussex Stakes

Before we get to the St Leger, there could be a hugely entertaining race in store at Goodwood, as the Sussex Stakes takes place at the end of July. There is set to be an A-list cast for the Group 1, which will see horses travel across a distance of one mile.

The leading name that many will be looking to bet on will be Palace Pier, who is highly regarded as one of the best horses in training over a mile in the world. He didn’t disappoint on the opening day at Royal Ascot, as he won the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes by a length and a half from Lope Y Fernandez. Frankie Dettori will be back on board the four-year-old for this huge Goodwood date.

Poetic Flare produced possibly the best performances on the opening day of the royal meeting to win the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes by four and a quarter lengths, and will come up against Palace Pier at Goodwood. Meanwhile, St Mark’s Basilica will come into the Sussex Stakes after a huge Group 1 in France in June, and ensures it will be unmissable racing.

King George

By the time that the King George comes around on Boxing Day, all sights will once again be fixated on the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. It is the second most prestigious race on the National Hunt calendar behind the Cheltenham Gold Cup, as horses race over three miles. Kauto Star won this illustrious race on five occasions, and Frodon will be looking to become a very popular two-time winner in 2021 with Bryony Frost.

Paul Nicholls’ record in this race is staggering, as he has won the last three renewals. Frodon and Clan Des Obeaux will once again be his leading chances, as the last two winners look set to square off. Irish competition could come in the form of Ryanair winner Allaho, while Gold Cup runner-up A Plus Tard could also be involved in this blockbuster race.

If you live in the USA you can still bet on the British races online. Make sure you are in one of the states where horse race betting is legal, which includes Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana (https://www.twinspires.com/states/indiana).

Hope Macy releases Family Connect

John Richardson

22/06/2021

Hope Macy, the authorised UK Fintech business, has released Family Connect which increases oversight for carers and supporters of those at risk from fraud and financial mismanagement.

YouGov has found that 1 in 6 people provide care for a family member, with, according to Cares UK, 6,000 new carers every day. Few are paid. Carers lack resources to provide adequate financial oversight for the people they care for. They often have to continue working and this leads to stress and exhaustion. As a result, the person receiving care often becomes a victim of fraud, makes financial mistakes or goes into debt. Power of attorney is a poor solution as it is expensive and inaccessible for many people. Banks have been unable to respond on their own to this growing national crisis which, according to Experian, costs UK individuals £6.8bn every year.

Technology has a part to play. Through Open Banking, Hope Macy has developed a financial platform for UK carers. Family Connect is targeted at carers of elderly parents, teenagers starting off in banking and those with additional needs such as autism and down’s syndrome. Open Banking can provide the services banks are unable to offer.

The Family Connect service provides carers with information about the financial health of the person they are caring for – the account holder. The service provides up to date information about bank transactions without giving the carer direct access to the account holder’s bank. Notifications are sent to the carer by email up to four times a day and details of the account holder’s spending are available on a browser or an app. Anomalies can be discussed with the account holder and early signs of fraud or financial errors can be detected by the carer.

Family Connect does not require a change in bank or special payment cards. It works with all UK banks. There is a monthly fee of £2.95 that enables a carer to gain the financial oversight needed to assist someone in their care. Family Connect saves carers’ time and gives them more opportunity to focus on the person they are caring for.

About Hope Macy

Hope Macy Ltd is a UK based FCA Authorised Payment Institution permitted to provide account information services to UK residents.

The company was founded in 2018 to offer an improved service to carers and account holders, in response to the opportunities provided by Open Banking.

The company has a restrictive data privacy policy and only uses data for the provision of Family Connect. It does not share or sell user data. Data is securely held in the UK.
About Family Connect

Family Connect is the name of the service from Hope Macy that provides notifications and account information to carers.

About Open Banking

The UK is a world leader in Open Banking. The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 requires banks to provide customer data, with the consent of the account holder, to other regulated entities that can provide new services. It means more competition and better services.

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How do Mortgage Lenders Work Out Affordability?

John Richardson

22/06/2021

The mortgage process involves an essential part of determining the amount you can borrow. An affordability assessment is one of the crucial steps required to secure yourself a mortgage. It is designed to ensure that mortgage repayments can be made now and, in the future, if the interest rates rise. Affordability assessments are done to protect both yourself and the lender since you are engaging in a long-term commitment. An affordability check is a review of how much you earn and how much you spend as well as other regular payments. This can be daunting and thus you should consider getting the services of a professional such as a mortgage adviser.

What are your incomings?

This is the first step of the affordability assessment and it involves the lender checking how much you earn annually. For those who are employed, it means your last three payslips, your recent P60 and your last recent three bank statements. If you have any other source of income you are required to provide copies of proof. For those who are self-employed, they are required to facilitate three years of audited accounts from a chartered accountant, the last three months’ bank statements for your business and personal accountants. Also, tax computation from a chartered accountant is required, this scrutiny is to ensure you have a solid track record hence you will make your monthly repayments.

What are your outgoings?

The lender will assess your regular and anticipated outgoings annually to see how much you can provide for mortgage payments. Your outgoings include bills, debts, travel costs, insurances, leisure, groceries, council tax and childcare or maintenance costs. Car finance agreements and personal loans are also reviewed and the outstanding balances you may have. The aim of determining your expenses by the lender is to allow them to find out if your monthly mortgage repayment will result in financial hardship.

Stress-testing your finances

This is finding out if you will still be able to finance your mortgage in the case of any circumstances or an increase in interest rates. Losing a job, life-changing events or prevention of working because of an illness are included in stress testing. This can deem time-consuming and tasking but they have been designed to ensure you can make your payments.

What to do to improve the outcome of your affordability check

To improve your chances of securing a mortgage and convince a mortgage adviser are few adjustments. They include:

Knowing your budget

Thoroughly know your budget so that you can convince the lender you can make the mortgage repayments. Review your bank statements and make a list of outgoings.

Documenting everything you spend on

Keep a detailed record of everything you spend on and this will give you an accurate estimate of your costs. The detailed record can make a lender consider your application.

Adjusting where necessary

Reduce non-essential spending before your make your application so that your bank statements will not be evidence of your spending.

The benefits of using a mortgage broker

They do the heavy lifting for you

A mortgage broker will do the hard work for you such as they will explore the market searching for lenders and will look into key factors that can affect the entire cost of your mortgage.

They are on your side

An independent broker will have your best interest at heart. Since they work for you and not the lender, they will make more products accessible to you. They will give you various lenders to choose from and unbiased advice which results in a better mortgage for you.

A mortgage broker protects you

Your broker must protect you at all costs. When dealing with a broker you are insulated against harm and in case of any complaints you may seek compensation.

A mortgage broker is qualified and knowledgeable

A mortgage broker must be qualified to provide you with their services. Experienced brokers have contacts who will help make your mortgage application smooth and efficient. Brokers know what exactly the application process entails and will deliver your application without any delays.

Get in contact with an independent mortgage adviser to start an efficient, smooth and fast mortgage application.

Sales Geek Launch Free Sales Training App

Shelby Grey

18/06/2021

UK based Sales Training specialists, Sales Geek have launched a free app aimed at changing how people consume training and learn essential sales skills. The Sales Geek App contains hundreds of hours of short training videos, searchable by topic and instantly accessible on a phone, tablet or laptop.

Sales Geek Founder and Chief Geek, Richards Few said,“For the first time sales professionals will have access to top level sales training for free. The Sales Geek App is essentially a sales trainer in your pocket, meaning you can access some key learning points or words of wisdom whenever or wherever you are. Imagine you are about call some potential clients and you want to brush up on some key closing techniques?

The Sales Geek App has you covered.”Alongside the training videos, sales professionals across the world have a forum within the app to share their knowledge, ask questions and collaborate. Additionally, there are dozens of podcasts with industry leaders in the app with more content being added all the time.Available to download for iPhone and Android users, there are thousands of members already onboard. Daniel Snape, Director at Convenzis Group is one such member:“

The Sales Geek app has been a revelation at Convenzis, There’s great fun and engaging resources available for free and easy access to the academy, which is the best sales training I have done in 15 years of sales. My team have all been using the new app, it has changed their view on sales and even the non-sales teams have used the app and found it has improved their skills and the way they approach their own role.”

Chief Geek Richard has been thrilled with the reception from early adopters of the app:

“I’m delighted by the launch of the Sales Geek App this month and the feedback we have received has blown me away. This is the fulfilment of a dream and the beginnings of a new, hugely exciting, journey. Our big audacious goal is to have a million active users of our app by the turn of the decade. That’s how we change the sales world, and how ‘sales’ is perceived outside the industry.

”The multi-award winning company, based in Lancashire, England, is one of only 20 training centres worldwide accredited by the Institute of Sales Management which gives its seal of approval to the quality of training on offer in the app by the Geek team.Chief Learning and Development Geek, Erik Pollitt explains,“Our training team have hundreds of years of sales experience between them and have been in the same position our Hub members are right now. Whether they are a junior interns, global sales directors, CEOs or a learning and development executives, there is something on the Sales Geek App for everyone. We have broken essential sales learning into bite-sized chunks so sales teams can learn without the need to remove them from their core, revenue generating work. Additionally to the App, organisations can bolt-on more formal bespoke training from the team via the Sales Geek Academy.”

The free Sales Geek App can now be downloaded via the Apple App store and Google Play for Android.

——————- END ——————-Notes for the EditorContact Details

For more information about the Sales Geek App and the company in general please contact in the first instance:

Graham Campbell: 07840 741 004graham@salesgeek.co.ukOffice: T: 01254 355 661Sales Geek,5th Floor,Geek Bunker,One Cathedral Square,Blackburn BB1 1FB

Contacts for Key Contributors

Daniel Snape, Director at Convenzis Group is available to verify his quote: daniel.snape@convenzis.co.ukRichard Fewrichard@salesgeek.co.ukErik Pollitterik@salesgeek.co.ukInstitute of Sales Managementhttps://the-aps.com/page/ISM

Feel free to download the app yourself. It’s free, forever.iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/sales-geek/id1499471614Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.salesgeek.app.android

ABOUT SALES GEEKSales Geek specialise in helping small to medium size businesses grow sales revenue. Most small businesses are started by determined people from non-sales backgrounds. Even with a fantastic product or service, the absence of a clear sales strategy to generate revenue will make growth a challenge. Hiring a full time sales director is not financially viable in the early years of a business, but your company still requires the same skills and experience. This is where Sales Geek helps small businesses by providing the skills and experience your company needs. From a few hours a month, to a day-a-week Sales Geek can be your own in house Sales Director or Sales Trainer. We offer expert advice on; business strategy, execution plan, ongoing coaching, and mentoring to guide you through your company’s growth journey. Sales Geek also provide a range of CPD accredited training courses that provide insight and motivation to small business owners and sales professionals alike. Sales Geek offer Franchise opportunities across the UK and beyond.Published on PRFIRE