BUSINESS REPORT


APEX MAKES ITS MARK ON THE LOCAL REGION


CONNECT WITH DAVID KUTAS


A real estate agent with international connections has launched a new firm in Northamptonshire. Danelaw Real Estate


opened in August and offers an affordable service to Midlands home sellers. The firm was launched by


David Kutas who was an agent at a boutique Central London agency for several years before becoming involved in corporate relocations for American and Russian clients in the UK, which even involved arranging for one client’s son to be accepted into a Premiership Football Club’s U19 squad. David (pictured) said: “I


always wanted to start my own agency so I worked in different areas of the business to get a real understanding of the industry. “I go above and beyond for


my clients who’ve ranged from Russian bankers to the Church of England.” Danelaw Real Estate is not


on the high street and offers a range of packages. Its basic and premium


internet packages include arranging for the property to appear on the leading property website and arranging viewings, with professional photography as part of the premium package. The full service package


offers everything a traditional high street agent would provide. David added: “We offer


clients a considerably cheaper price for a high level of service because we’re not on the high street. “Our fees are also capped at


the asking price so when we achieve higher prices we won’t make sellers pay extra commission. “Our commission for our full


service is 0.75% +VAT but Chamber members are only charged 0.5% +VAT.” David can also connect


clients who are looking to relocate to, or invest in, the USA with qualified American realtors in every state.


Two friends have set their sights on making their new company the market leaders in delivering quality qualified appointments in the IT and telecoms industry. Chris Barton and Jay Connolly (pictured)


‘WE’RE


AMBITIOUS TO MAKE OUR FIRM THE INDUSTRY LEADER AND AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE


LOCALLY’


began working together in 2010 and in March they took the plunge to launch their own lead generation business called Apex Appointments Limited. Armed with more than 35 years of sales experience


they have seen their business grow every month, launched a new website and have recruited five new staff members. Chris said: “Since our launch the business has grown


every month – it’s fair to say things have gone even better than we expected.


We’re motivated by the fact we


want to give our families the best possible life that we can. We are


confident in our ability and we’re ambitious to make our firm the industry leader and an employer of choice locally.


We want to give our people the best training and


a good environment where they can earn good money. “By the end of the year we want to have about 10 members in the team and we’ll be implementing a clear management structure so staff can see how they can grow their careers with us. As we grow we’re keen to promote people from within because internal people understand the business and its values and the industry.”


Visit: www.apexappointments.co.uk MARKETING THE STARBUCKS WAY


For those starting up their own businesses, for entrepreneurs, for managers and of course for fans of coffee, the story of Starbucks is the definition of how a small inward looking company built a worldwide reputation through leading with what matters – its brand. Northamptonshire Chamber of


Commerce member and communications expert Ashley Riley, (formerly director of communications at London Stansted Airport), managing director of his own award winning strategic communications agency, is delivering an interesting, informative and enjoyable lunchtime workshop. Using Starbucks and other global brands he will explain why brand is


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so important in 2018, the key marketing skills needed to communicate your business message, how using social media can turn your business around and what the latest research tells us about customer behaviour This is a free practical lunchtime


workshop that will guide you in exploring what you stand for, what you are selling and how to market your business. It will be held on Tuesday 25


September 2018 from 11.30am until 2pm. Attendance is by booking only http://bit.ly/StarbucksEvent


Email: info@ashleyrileycommunications. co.uk


Ashley Riley


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