Lease Business

During these uncertain times we are really happy to announce that we are one of the top independent dealers in the UK for business performance relating to leases. Here is an extract from a recent letter from one of the Lease companies we use:

"I would like to express my thanks and congratulations on a fantastic business performance for the first quarter of 2009, putting you well inside the top 10 of our national independent dealers.

Your performance is all the more impressive given the current economic environment and the difficulty everyone is facing in getting customers accepted for credit, please pass on my gratitude and that of my colleagues to both your management and sales teams and I look forward to continued mutual success during the remainder of 2009 and beyond.

Kind Regards

Andy Milsom

Director

 BNP Paribas Lease Group (Rentals) Limited"

NatWest Bank

The following is an extract from a letter received from our Bank commenting on our 2008 performance and projections for 2009.

"Thank you for your recent update on the group trading performance. Your projected year end turnover in my opinion remains achievable and sustainable given the diversity and strength of your existing client base and the certainty provided through existing service agreements.

Your ongoing fiscal prudence and good cost controls continue to generate and strengthen cash reserves which have been retained following modest director level remunerations.

You have stability around an experienced management team who have an established track record of delivering admirable trading performances which provides me with another indicator that 1st Office remains in a strong position to prosper in a period of challenging economic conditions.

Once again, I am delighted to see such an excellent year's performance.

Yours sincerely,

Olivetti

Dennis Woods, the Managing Director of Olivetti UK Ltd recently wrote a letter to one of our customers to fully endorse our company.

"We are very happy to send this out to any customer or potential customer.

 Here's what Olivetti think of us:

1. 1st Office Equipment Ltd is an "Authorised Olivetti Dealer - "An Elite Dealer Partner" for sales and service of digital photocopiers, Laser facsimile and Laser printers, both mono and colour and I T Network Services.
2.  Olivetti do not operate a direct to end user sales policy, it is therefore very important, in order to safeguard a reputation that spans 100 years that we carefully select and closely monitor not only the standards achieved but also the financial stability of our "Dealer Partners". 1st Office Equipment Ltd has demonstrated an excellent track record in meeting their financial obligations and prompt payment of invoices.
3. We have been pleased with the performance of 1st Office Equipment Ltd in meeting an agreed of set objectives.  We feel confident that they will continue to progress as a well-respected and ethical provider of Olivetti business equipment. We have a successful dealer partnership with this 1st Office going back over 15 years.
4. We have no hesitation in recommending this company to fulfil their obligations as an Olivetti supplier to you.
5. The Olivetti partnership is based on 1st Office Equipment Ltd 5-year business plan, operating structure and policies, coupled with the background and experience of their management team.  This should enable them to offer particularly keen pricing to Local Authorities and selected PLCs - end users without impacting upon their profitability targets thus ensuring secure growth with long term stability. 

We trust that the above comments demonstrate the confidence that we have in 1st Office Equipment Ltd to represent us at the highest level and provide you with the Safeguards that you would naturally require when selecting a new supplier"

Weston College

One of our major accounts has taken delivery of a Ricoh Pro 1356EX MFP. This is an amazing 135 page per minute copier/printer.

Weston College required a new production power house for their print room and as they had another 31 machines with 1st Office they naturally came to us first.  1st Office identified the Pro 1356 MFP as the right piece of equipment to cope with their massive copy/print volume of 1/2 million per month with room to grow. Today, Weston College is one of the fastest growing Further Education Colleges in the UK, offering more than 800 full and part-time academic, work related and leisure courses to students from Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset. The high quality of education and training provision also attracts students from other parts of the UK as well as from abroad. Senior management at Weston college is extremely happy with the new equipment:

"We have dealt with 1st Office for 8 years now and have always found them to be a very reliable and honest company. We've continually had excellent service with no problems. They always deliver on their promises and look after over 30 machines within the college now to an exceptionally high standard. We are looked after very well - Keep up the great work!"