Manchester Meeting
Wednesday 09 November
Launderette and Dry Cleaner Owners and Operators are invited to attend a meeting at The Wilton Hotel, Middleton, Manchester on Wednesday 09 November. Flyers are being sent out by The Laundry Room and Strongcointech as well as Nali to encourage people to attend. The meeting starts 19:30 sharp. Download the flyer here. Tony Duckworth, Nali President, has promised a report back on his PV solar panels. Grant Armstrong of Strongcointech is promoting a new coin mech and tote that will suit most equipment including 30x30 dryers. The Laundry Room will be offering pre order bargains for collection at the end of the night.
Extension of 100%
Small Business Rate Relief
Instead of coming to an end in October 2011, 100% small Business Rates Relief has been extended for another year. You can read about this here
New Minimum Wage Rates 2011
New Minimum Wage Rates came into force on
01 October. Details may be found
here
Buyer Beware with Utility renewal rollovers
This newspaper item gives a salutary lesson in why it is important to read through your renewal paperwork: link The article is by Patrick Hosking and is about the clever renewal correspondence that might lull you into the belief that you couldn't possibly be on the verge of being fleeced by your existing supplier.
Corgi is no more
A new scheme of registration for Gas Installers replaces Corgi on 01 April 2009. Not much loved by its members, Corgi has gradually become a recognised brand amongst the public. To no avail! The new scheme has a yellow and black triangle logo with the words gas safe register. You can find out more on their website www.gassaferegister.co.uk
TV show to mark Industry's Anniversary
Programmers for the BBC1 early evening topical events One Show are understood to be considering a feature on the UK launderette industry, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in May 2009.
Conciliation
NALI hon-life-vice-president Geoffrey Stuart has confirmed that he is prepared to continue acting on the Association's behalf in dealing with conciliation issues.
Shop Refurbishment photos from Tony Duckworth Click on this link
Small print reminder
Owners have been warned by NALI vice-chairman to read closely the small print in their insurance policies. A requirement in some is that lint traps are cleaned daily, and failure to do this result in a 'fire' claim (whether or not involving a lint trap) being rejected.
