equipment

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We’re often told that ‘Cash is King’. But what does it mean? Quite simply, cash flow refers to the money coming in and going out of a business. The key is to minimise outgoings and maximise your revenue streams where possible, and we’ve compiled some useful tips to help you do just that.

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Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to recap our promise to you.

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Director, Daniel Haley, set up GW Power in 2014. The company specialises in testing and inspection services alongside mechanical and electrical installations, working with both commercial and domestic clients. The team has recently relocated to a new premises and required a new server and IT hardware to help accommodate and manage their growing workload.

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Technology is an increasingly integral part of any business, whether it be the bespoke software that manages your operation or the intrinsic IT hardware employees use day in, day out. The initial outlay for the purchase, however, can be incredibly prohibitive to cash flow- and that’s if the funds are even available in the business in the first place!

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As of this month, freerunning has gained recognition from all five sports councils and now has an appointed national governing body, ParkourUK, meaning they will be able to apply for government grants and National Lottery Funding. The official confirmation suggests parkour could potentially become an Olympic and Paralympic sport in future.

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Jungle Versatile Indoor Play (Jungle V.I.P) is an established soft play centre, based in Hounslow, Middlesex. Since opening its doors in 2014, the play centre has accommodated a growing range of activities to cater for its varied audience. We catch up with Director, Evana, to discuss the family business, alternative finance options and the latest addition to the site- Jungle Laser!

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Downey’s was established in 2011, when the family opened their first shop in Seaham. The family-run business has expanded as a result of its success and now occupies more sites along the coastal seafront, with a second shop in Seaham and one in Roker, Sunderland. The original Seaham site recently underwent a significant expansion, and Director, Glen Downey, approached Johnson Reed for assistance with fit-out and frying range costs.

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The Studio Method refers to the process through which clients, ‘learn to train properly and love to train regularly’. Taking inspiration from some of London’s most prestigious ‘boutique’ gyms, The Studio is a private members training facility offering outstanding customer service and valuable personal input to training. Owen approached Johnson Reed to explore leasing options for The Studio’s fitness equipment and various elements of the fit out, including weights, apparatus, furniture, changing room lockers, signage and neon lighting.

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There are several different methods to consider when making a business investment or purchase, all of which, of course, have their own pros and cons. Whether you’re at the start-up stages or a growing SME, it’s important to weigh up the different options available to you, and carefully consider your business’ financial position before deciding upon the best course of action.

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Danny’s latest venture, in conjunction with business partner, Luke Kousoulou, is VIP HQ. Rather self-explanatory; the new headquarters will provide a base from which he will run his operation and host his clients. However, VIP HQ isn’t just another gym facility in the saturated Essex fitness market. Based in Stapleford Abbots and spanning three acres of land, the new site boasts both indoor and outdoor facilities; a prefab building filled with functional fitness equipment, and a large outdoor army-style assault course.