]]>What do you do when you look back and realise that you spent £100 a month on toner??
What happens when the printer breaks, jams or spills inks everywhere and you don't know who to ring?
What happens to all the unused toner?
Asked these questions and more? If you could save upt o 30% on that figure AND INCLUDE SERVICE, WARRANTY COVER AND A NEW FLEET OF PRINTERS would you be interested?
We specialise in ensuring you have the right equipment to do your internal printing, then we look at how much you print, propose a solution that incorporates new hardware, service cover and toner ALL for less than you are currently paying for toner alone???
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It was reported that in a number of cases, schools were being sold laptops for more than £2000 each when they are available to buy online for under £500 and businesses were being sold servers for more than 5 times their normal retail cost.
BBC New Article Here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-16469528
It seems some, but not all, of the big brand manufactures are forgetting the importance their product and advice has on businesses and that in a large number of cases, businesses are willing to accept the advice and product recommended by these big brands. Where have these businesses morals gone?
A large amount of what we do at Centus Systems is offering sound advice when it comes to IT procurement and hardware buying. We understand that when businesses and establishments purchase IT equipment, they are investing in technology for their business. The purchase needs to reflect the needs of the business and in turn offer the very best return both in cost value for money and long term performance and sustainability. This long term sustainability represents the sounds investment in technology.
At Centus, we strive to deliver the very best IT hardware solution for your business, developing every system to exact needs, meaning you only pay for exactly what you really need. Our systems set some of the highest standards for quality, performance and reliability.
So the next time you need new PC’s, Servers or Workstations, or just need IT hardware advice, contact Centus Systems.
If you would like further information on any of our systems or services, of would like to order a system, please call us on 03300 881 656 or email hello@centus.co.uk
]]>As with any investment, it is only through sound investment that you get a return, which is why Centus Systems work so hard to understand you and your business, to ensure your new systems give you the long term value and return you need.
Centus Systems develop every system on a per system basis, only including the hardware and software you actually need. Our systems are more powerful and reliable than mainstream manufacturers and have plenty of flexibility to upgrade if needed in the future.
Every system comes with a minimum of 2 year Return To Base warranty covering all parts and labour, and free lifetime telephone support. Our systems lead the industry for build quality, performance and reliability.
We make your investment in technology work for you and your business, and strive to deliver the very best system to safeguard your businesses IT investment for the future.
If you would like further information on any of our systems or services, of would like to order a system, please call us on 03300 881 656 or email hello@centus.co.uk
]]>Here at Centus Systems we understand the cost implications of upgrading and replacing old hardware at the end of its lifetime. This is why we have a fantastic scheme in place to give you money back for your old systems when you buy a new one from Centus!
1. Buy any new PC from Centus and trade in your old one for £50 off, per system!
2. Buy any new Server from Centus and trade in your old one for £100 off, per system!
We don't just throw away your old PC, we work with companies throughout the UK to recycle and re-use wherever possible. Your old systems could end up in 3rd world classrooms, youth centres, charity day care units and educational facilities throughout the UK.
On top of this, we help you to meet your corporate WEEE and RoHS requirements through the safe disposal of IT equipment through designated, registered and authorised partners. Read more here
Take advantage of this fantastic offer today and contact us Here or call us on 03300 881 656.
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]]>Nothing in this life is ‘free’ so the Inland Revenue tax your sanity which is why some businesses may want to keep their reported profits to a minimum. However for the the purpose of this short blog I’m only focusing on operating profit, that is the profit earned from a business’s core business operations. It’s also known as EBIT - earnings before interest and tax.
As I’m blogging about profit and cash I’ll only mention vanity in so much as it’s all the revenue a business generates from its operations. As it’s the largest number in the profit and loss account it’s what companies can boast about
A business can’t focus on just profit and turnover alone because the process of generating revenue needs cash because:
all need cash.
These costs happen in advance of the product being produced and sold so cash is an essential ingredient. It doesn’t matter where the cash comes from - whether it’s generated by the business or provided by investors or borrowed from the bank, but without cash a business cannot survive.
Some business owners and managers think that if they are in profit they should have cash and can’t understand when they don’t. It’s sometimes caused by them focusing on the P&L, which doesn’t show cash movement, rather than looking at the balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
The reason that profit and cash aren’t the same thing is timing. There are two aspects to this. Firstly cash is needed to produce and sell a product or service, and secondly accounting conventions use the tax date of an invoice as the moment the profit is recorded, not the payment of the invoice. For the majority of businesses the cash received for payment of an invoice is not on the day it is raised. Consequently there needs to be a buffer of cash to carry on the business.
Taking this a stage further a company can be highly profitable on paper but because of the disparity between paying the cost of sales and overheads and receiving payment for invoices mean the company has no cash. If the cash outgoings are greater than the cash coming in the company may go into receivership. It’s called overtrading.
Profitability is a function of the company’s ability to maximise revenues from their cost base - namely their direct and indirect costs and assets. Having sufficient cash in the bank to continue the operations that generate profits is the proof of management’s ability to:
So - to answer the question - is cash or profit more important and why - cash is the most important as the business cannot continue to carry on day to day operations in the current market without. Banks will foreclose on overdrafts.
However the end game for any business is both - as profits are the purpose of being in business and these can only be enjoyed by the business owners if there is sufficient cash to distribute the profits.
If you need help understanding your business finance give me a call on 020 3286 7224 or 07718 584811 or send an e-mail to sarah@sfmconsulting.co.uk.
]]>At Centus, none of our systems are pre built or off the shelf. Every PC, Workstation, Server or Micro System that leaves our facility is designed around our client’s exact requirements. These sorts of system build quality, system reliability and individuality is what makes Centus Systems unique.
Centus can cater for any level of system customisation and development. So if you're a 3D design studio rendering the latest building plan in ultra-high resolution and need huge graphics rendering power, or you’re an educational institute needing student-proof PCs, or you’re a business needing a super stable and reliable server to cater for your ordering and email system, Centus can cater for it.
We don't just put together components, we carefully design and develop each system before point of integration, we even account for every last nut, bolt and screw in all our systems.
Because we are so confident in our systems build quality and reliability, Centus offer a full 2 Year Return to Base warranty as standard with all our systems, covering all parts and labour.
Have a question, want more information or want to order a system? Contact Us Here or call us on 03300 881 656.
]]>At Handelsbanken we have account managers, based in your local branch, who are here to help YOU.
Whatever your query, be it for a new account, checking your balance, help with internet banking or looking for additional services from an existing account, your account manager is here to help.
If you are fed up feeling like a number and frustrated by the inability to speak to someone who actually knows your account, then why not try traditional relationship banking, just like it used to be?
Contact me on 023 92387520 / 07794 734551 or e-mail me on mide01@handelsbanken.co.uk
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Although Centus Systems are a relatively young IT hardware brand, we are already making our mark in the industry as one of the UK's leading custom integration and systems development companies. We are a dependable and reliable hardware supplier who delivery outstanding customer service both pre and post-sale which is why our customers love us.
Our systems speak for themselves, but here are our top 5 reasons to buy a Centus System:
1. Pay for only what you need, not what you don't
Through developing systems to customers exact specifications and requirements, we eliminate the extra components and internal hardware you don't need, so you only pay for what you DO need! Also, we don't pre-install free nuisance software unless requested, saving you the time and aggravation of uninstalling it all.
2. Superior system build quality
We know each and every one of our systems inside out, as each system is hand built by 1 dedicated engineer from start to finish. We ensure unbeatable system quality through a series of checks and tests, and every system is independently inspected before shipping
3. Ultimate Reliability And Performance
We don't just put together component; we carefully design and develop each system individually around the two most important factors - Reliability and Performance. We understand the importance of having a rock solid, stable system, and our systems have been proven to be more than 16%(avg) more powerful than other mainstream brands.
4. 4 phase system testing
Every system, from PC to rack server, must pass our 4 phase testing process. We individually test each system component, the system hardware as a whole, the systems software installation and the completed system. Once the testing is complete, the system is issued a pass certificate, which is attached to the system for your records.
5. 2 Year Return To Base warranty as standard
We are so confident with all our system build quality and reliability that we offer a 2 year Return to Base warranty as standard with all systems. This can be upgraded to 5 year Return To Base if needed, and we can even offer on-site support through our dedicated support partners.
There are many more reasons to buy a Centus System including: Live Order Build Tracking, Our friendly support staff, lower lifetime system cost and our system flexibility, so if you need more information, you can Contact Us Here or call us on 03300 881 656.
You can also Find Us On Facebook and Follow Us On Twitter
]]>We are passionate about designing and developing the best PC's, Servers and Workstations on the market, and continually send systems for independent testing by major UK PC magazines and bench markers. We also have our own range of Micro Servers designed for small business and niche applications including: VoIP systems, domain controllers, backup systems, telnet boxes and research sectors. Don't let the small size fool you, these Micro Servers pack a serious punch boasting system specs some Rack Servers would be envious of.
Over the coming months members of the Centus team will be sharing our latest system offers, industry news, benchmark results and company developments all on this Blog, so keep checking back! In the meantime, why not Follow Us On Twitter or find us on Facebook?
Have a question, want more information or want to order a system? Email us at hello@centus.co.uk or call us on 03300 881 656.
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Spread the word and I look forward to seeing you there!
Robin
]]>My focus is to attract business in the local PO postcode area. To do that I need to meet people from local businesses and noticed that there wasn’t a First Friday event in this area.
I have set First Friday up in Port Solent to hopefully attract people from Portsmouth and Fareham. If you’ve been to a First Friday event before you will know that it’s very informal and a really pleasant and fun atmosphere. If you haven’t, why not come along and give it a try?
For the first meeting (only!) Handelsbanken will buy your first drink but from then on it’s up to you if you want to have a drink and maybe grab a spot of lunch. That’s the beauty of the event, you decide how long you stay for.
So I hope to see you on Friday 6th January, at Lloyds No 1 Bar in Port Solent between 1 & 2pm for a drink and a chat. Bring along some business cards and any marketing literature you have as this is event is designed to promote local businesses.
Have a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
]]>Hear from Schlich & Co attorneys about why you should take the protection of your intellectual property seriously, with some amusing anecdotes and guidelines on how you can go about it.
Creative Barcode is presenting an additional option to protecting your designs and business; their online, web-based application which enables you to track the use of your designs.
Design Business Association is explaining how this professional approach to protecting your business will help your reputation and get you more business!
So join us from 6pm for networking and to hear how you can protect your business from unscrupulous competitors!
Date: Tuesday 15 November
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Grand Parade
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