Keeping Profits Hot

Catering HQ provide quality ice cream, milkshake, juice and coffee machines for supermarkets, hotels and food and drink outlets. Over the past nine years, business owner Gene Curry has built a nationwide reputation as one of the leading companies in this sector. With a focus on delivering high profit margins to each client, adding a machine from genecurry.com can help to satisfy customer needs and boost your profits considerably. Gene has used Convertibill® services to help finance the growth of his business into the market leader it is today

Keeping Customers Cool And Profits Hot

As a business owner, you aim to continually grow profits while keeping your customers happy. Catering HQ specialise in boosting profit margins and customer satisfaction for clients, every business owners dream. Their wide range of machinery and food service solutions cater to a diverse customer base. The addition of a machine from Catering HQ can add a fresh aspect to your business or add value to the service you already provide. From speaking with owner Gene Curry, you can see he takes great pride in the range and service that he provides through Catering HQ and genecurry.com. “We offer service on all of this equipment to ensure the businesses that we supply can continue to operate at peak levels, ensuring them maximum profit. When we deliver and supply these machines, we also offer full staff training on premises on the use of these machines”.

Gene has years of experience in the industry, and started his business after he identified a gap in the market that the competitors were not exploiting. The rest is history, and today Gene and his team are leading the way in delivering quality machines and increased profit margins to outlets. “We have been trading since 2011 and the reason for starting the company was seeing a brand of ice cream combi machines that none of the opposition had perfected named “Nissei”. They had approached me through my vast experience in this field and asked if I would be interested in looking after the agency. With the Nissei agency, our business has grown in the fast food, hotel, restaurant and major supermarket franchises”. Aside from supplying machines, Gene and his team can also offer invaluable advice on developing new ideas or refreshing existing concepts in your outlet. Convertibill®’s role is to finance a business’ potential so that business owners like Gene can focus on running and growing his company.

Shake Up Your Business

A closer look across some of the many machines on offer would have business owners licking their lips. Affordable payment plans coupled with detailed profit margins shows clearly the value a machine from Catering HQ can add.

The Nissei NA3348 is the perfect combi soft-serve and thick milkshake machine for locations with high-volume sales and high demand for ice cream and thick milkshakes. This foot-operated machine has two separate taps for ease of use. If you select the optional Twister paddle, you can amaze your customers with nearly endless variations on soft-serve ice cream with nuts, toppings and even fresh fruit. Nissei soft serve machines are known for their high capacity, compact size, quiet operation, low maintenance costs, long lifespan and ease of use. What is most impressive about these machines however, is the profit margin they deliver on each serving. Each ice cream cone produced comes in at an average cost of approximately EUR 0.35. With a recommended sale price of EUR 2.20, that leaves profit on each cone as approximately EUR 1.65. Picture a busy seaside town during the summer months, you don’t need a vivid imagination to see the benefit such a machine will bring.

Futurmat F2 – Ottima – This highly efficient machine can produce cappuccino, latte, espresso, americano, cafe mocha, drinking chocolate, tea and soups. Easily transportable and punching far above its weight in terms of quality, the Futurmat F2 – Ottima is an extremely popular option. Available to lease for EUR 37.00 per week (including grinder, knocking box and 20kg of coffee product), this stylish addition is guaranteed to pay for itself and more. The machines are manufactured in Barcelona, Spain by Quality Espresso S.A. who have more than 50 years design and manufacturing experience. Brands manufactured by Quality Espresso are the benchmarks used by food service professionals when considering commercial espresso and cappuccino coffee machines.

The Merlin Master Supreme milkshake machine has an output of 200 x 330 ml portions per hour. At full capacity, this machine will generate an impressive profit of approximately EUR 390.00 per hour. Available to lease from EUR 295.00 per month, the value in this machine for busy fast food outlets is clear to see. This machine serves thick, delicious milkshakes and is also capable of producing Huzzle, which is a new concept that will allow your business to compete with the larger chain takeaways.

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The Zummo Z40 Nature is the perfect juicer to attend to the needs of mass catering and large surfaces. Its capacity to extract large amounts of juice in a short period of time makes it ideal for busy supermarkets, hotels or restaurants. With changing habits and a move towards more healthy alternatives, this machine is sure to be an extremely popular fixture in any outlet. Completely natural product and self-service ability allows customers to take control of their own product.

With an extensive range of machines available, Gene Curry is sure to have the right option for your business’ needs. Your customers will thank you and your profit margins will rise with the addition of one of these superb machines.

Becoming A Market Leader

Like any business owner, Gene has faced a number of challenges in growing his business to the level it is today. Speaking about some barriers he has faced, he named a difficulty in finding the right finance partner willing to understand his business plan. “One of the barriers of growth was the finance houses taking an understanding to our business and fully conceptualising what we were trying to achieve. This can slow down the process of turning a lead into a piece of equipment that is sold and delivered to the end customer”.

Many lenders will not take the time to listen, but Convertibill® are different. We can do everything a bank does, but differently, and we will trade where a bank won’t lend. In Convertibill®, Gene found the perfect finance partner to achieve the lofty goals he set. “Convertibill has an understanding of our business. We had a meeting with the Senior Administrator of Convertibill in Dublin, he understood the business and could see the potential of us working together”. Our Credebt® facilities often prove the ideal solution to our customers trade.

Ambitious entrepreneurs like Gene are a perfect fit for the Convertibill® model. It is clear from speaking with Gene that he has big goals for the coming year, and in Convertibill® he has a finance partner that will back him every step of the way. “We plan to increase the sales of milkshake machines and combi machines to fast food outlets and expand to the hot food business specialising in chicken rotisseries, pressure cookers as well as hot food and refrigeration counters to the supermarkets and delicatessens”.

Finding The Right Partner

Convertibill® can help your business to grow, where often banks and other lenders will not. We will work with you to form a flexible repayment plan to suit your needs. Our function is to facilitate growth and to provide the support you need to achieve your goals, no matter what they are. To start a conversation with a member of our dedicated team, click here. Our team will walk you through the process, and provide straightforward solutions to your trade.

We are proud to work with ambitious Irish entrepreneurs such as Gene Curry. If you have a winning idea, or simply need help to take your business to the next level, start a commitment free conversation with us today. Let’s grow together.

A Family Affair

White & Green are a family run Irish company, specialising in luxury bedding. Run by Sari Winckworth and her daughters Danielle and Rebecca, they have a wealth of experience in interior design, fashion and business management and development. A focus on Fairtrade suppliers and the use of organic cotton gives White and Green products a mark of quality that sets them apart in the industry.

Setting New Standards

In 2015, Sari Winckworth along with her daughters Danielle and Rebecca founded White & Green. Frustrated by their customer experience and the poor quality of many brands on the market, they decided to make a change. With Sari’s expertise as an interior designer, Danielle’s involvement in the fashion industry and Rebecca’s knowledge of business development, they had a recipe for success. This dynamic team came across Convertibill®, and through the use of our Credebt® facilities were able to take their business to the next level. Our role is to finance a business’ potential. With an ambitious team such as White & Green, that potential is endless.

Sari, Danielle and Rebecca identified a need for a luxury brand of bedding that would not compromise on quality while remaining affordable. Unwilling to take shortcuts, they spent a year researching the industry before starting their business. White & Green now provide luxury organic and Fairtrade bed sheets, duvet covers, bedspreads, organic towels, dressing gowns and organic washing detergent.

The family dynamic is a unique aspect to White & Green and it is clear that each member brings a unique skill set. Speaking about how the relationship works, it is clear that Sari and her daughters each inspired a different aspect of the business. Coming together, they work as a well balanced team. “Rebecca saw the need to promote the use of organic cotton as a really important step towards helping subsistence farmers create a viable product that would sustain their families and improve the standard of living of their entire family. Danielle was interested in developing products that were timeless and wouldn’t go out of fashion. All three came together to create White & Green”.

It is clear to see the level of thought and care that went into creating their brand. As a family run business, White & Green care deeply about ensuring that their farmers and suppliers receive a fair deal. They run a fantastic blog, which covers everything from interior design tips to behind the scenes access to their suppliers. What is clear to see above all else is that Sari, Danielle and Rebecca are not willing to cut any corners when it comes to quality. “Our biggest complaint so far has been that ‘I can’t get my husband out of bed anymore since sleeping on White & Green sheets!’”.

Fairtrade Suppliers

White & Green work directly with organic cotton farmers in India. Combining classic designs with the finest handpicked cotton and master craftsmanship, the goal is to create quality bedding that is made to last. Fairtrade suppliers are a core aspect to the business, as Sari and her daughters wanted to have a positive impact on the lives of their farmers and suppliers. This reflects in the quality of the end products.

Within the cotton sector in India, hired workers are receiving below standard daily wages (on average EUR 1.80 per day) which is only 41% of the living wage. Cotton farmers are often caught in devastating cycles of financial dependency as they require genetically modified (GMO) seeds, fertilizers and insecticides to yield their quota. Child labour is also extremely prevalent, as poverty-stricken families send young children out to work instead of receiving an education. Farmers and industry workers are often subject to very dangerous working conditions. The use of hazardous pesticides by farmers under immense financial pressure is extremely damaging to the environment. Natural habitats are destroyed in the process.

White & Green are committed to supporting Fairtrade suppliers, in order to help break this cycle of poverty. Fairtrade sets social, economic and environmental standards for both companies and workers to comply with. They ensure that these standards are met by all parties involved. Fairtrade certified products guarantee safe labour practices, fair wages, no use of child labour, community support schemes and no use of hazardous pesticides.

From Seed To Beautiful Flower

When asked about any barriers to growth they faced on their journey, Sari pointed to a struggle in raising the finance they needed to grow their business. “Raising finance was our first big stumbling block – as in our business you must have a large stock always available in the warehouse to fit all the different sizes of beds etc. Then we were introduced to Convertibill® who helped us get over this problem”. Convertibill® trade where a bank won’t lend. We can do everything a bank does, but differently. If you are struggling to raise the finance your business needs to take off, Convertibill® could be the solution.

Clearly Sari, Danielle and Rebecca had the experience and knowledge to succeed. In order to get their business off the ground, they needed a reliable finance provider. Unfortunately, banks proved of little help, but in Convertibill®, they found a flexible finance partner willing to work with them to achieve their goals. “Convertibill® suited White & Green because they paid for our stock and then they own it until the debt has been paid. It was a win-win for all of us. They couldn’t lose out as there was always way more stock than what was owed to them. Banks were impossible and just would not give startups even an overdraft”.

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Convertibill® are proud to support Fairtrade business, and White & Green are a fantastic example of an Irish business embracing this model. Seeing the level of thought and care that goes into this family run business made supporting them an easy decision. Despite the current lock down, Sari has high hopes for the coming year. When asked about the company goals, she was brimming with positivity and ambition. “To double our sales in the next 18 months. And to become a household name for Irish People to buy their bedding products and know that they will be delighted with our quality and will keep coming back for more”. Sari’s positive can-do attitude has been a driving factor in the success of White & Green from the very start.

A Finance Provider With A Difference

Convertibill® can help your business to grow, where often banks and other lenders will not. We will work with you to form a flexible repayment plan to suit your needs. Our function is to facilitate growth and to provide the support you need to achieve your goals, no matter what they are. To start a conversation with a member of our dedicated team, click here. Our team will walk you through the process, and provide straightforward solutions to your trade.

We are proud to work with vibrant Irish businesses such as White & Green. The commitment of Sari, Danielle and Rebecca makes them a pleasure to partner with. We wish them every success in the coming year, and look forward to working with them to grow the business even further. If you have a great idea, or simply need help to take your business to the next level, start a commitment free conversation with us today. Let’s grow together.

Growth From The Ground Up

Living Colours is company importing Fairtrade flowers into the Irish market. They deliver nationwide to florists, supermarkets and garage forecourts. They have recently diversified, with the launch of a new website; 086Flowers.ie, aimed at the general public. Convertibill® are proud to have provided support Fairtrade businesses such as living colours. We commend them for the fantastic work they do to ensure that their products are reliably sourced.

Sowing The Seeds

Established in 1993 in Kilkenny, Living Colours have been a flamboyant addition to “The Marble City”. As one of the largest suppliers and importers of fresh flowers in the country, they have years of experience providing his customers with beautiful arrangements for all occasions. Living Colours have recently achieved ISO 9001 status, meaning they meet a recognised standard in providing consistently high quality products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Living Colours are extremely proud of their social responsibility and sustainability profile. They have pledged support to Fairtrade products, a concept that has become extremely important to companies and consumers alike. For Living Colours, investing in Fairtrade products is not just a passing trend but a long term commercial commitment. They have partnered with a farm in Kenya and are firmly committed to improving the lives of African workers.

During the summer months, Living Colours will always strive to source flowers and plants from Irish suppliers where possible. No matter what the occasion, Living Colours guarantee to have a stunning range of products available. Their beautiful arrangements will add personality to any setting.

Find The Perfect Arrangement

Living Colours import fresh flowers and plants directly from Holland and other parts of the world and distribute them to florists. Visiting a florist is highly recommended for those occasions that need the perfect finishing touch. Carefully selected arrangements will add a touch of magic to a wedding ceremony or celebration. They can also provide a touch of class for funerals and other events. We have a special connection with flowers. Knowing they have been sourced responsibly from Fairtrade suppliers adds greatly to the enjoyment of Living Colours products.

Flowers and plants are delivered to Living Colours by refrigerated trucks three times a week, and daily during the busy season. This ensures excellent quality and freshness all year round. Nobody wants to buy flowers that are dehydrated, dried out and lifeless. When you think of Living Colours, think vibrant, fresh and powerful. The selection of flowers varies from week to week, depending on what is in season. Specialties include wedding flowers, exotic greenery and weekly specials. They also carry a wide range of fresh plants imported from Denmark. As mentioned, during the summer, when the Irish market is in season, Living Colours do their best to buy from local Irish growers. The diversity and quality of products that Living Colours offer is unrivaled. They are truly a market leader and a pleasure to partner with.

Flowers are one of today’s fastest growing grocery lines. There is always a demand no matter what time of year. They look good, provide instant customer appeal and enhance the attractiveness of the whole store. Living Colours can help increase your sales by supplying your store with all of following:

• Fully fitted stand
• Delivery three times a week
• Bar code labels
• Point of sale material
• Flower care leaflets

On any given day, Living Colours will have at least eight types of bouquet available for sale in your store. They also carry a wide range of fresh plants imported from Denmark. For a full product list or more information, click here to contact a member of the Living Colours team today.

Why Support Fairtrade?

Fairtrade sets social, economic and environmental standards for both companies and the farmers and workers who grow the food and products we consume. They ensure that these standards are met by all parties involved. Fairtrade certified products guarantee safe labour practices, fair wages, no use of child labour, community support schemes and no use of hazardous pesticides. For farmers and workers, the standards include protection of workers’ rights and the environment. For companies, they include the payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price (FMP) and an additional Fairtrade premium to invest in business or community projects of the community’s choice.

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Convertibill® are proud to support Fairtrade business. Living Colours are a fantastic example of an Irish business embracing this model. Businesses with strong core values and a drive to succeed fit the Convertibill® model perfectly. Our role is to finance a business’ potential, and in Living Colours we truly believe the sky is the limit. Making use of our Convertibill® facilities has helped Living Colours to grow into the bright star they are today. Speaking with company directors Eleanor and Sherlock Foley about challenges the company has faced, they pointed to initial difficulties in raising finance, especially during tough times. “Raising finance to grow the business during recession years was difficult and expensive”.

How can Convertibill® Help Your Business Thrive?

Here at Convertibill®, we pride ourselves on being different. We offer a range of flexible finance options to suit your goals. Convertibill® can do everything a bank does except differently. We will trade where a bank won’t lend. When asked why Convertibill® finance proved the right option for Living Colours, Eleanor named the ease of access to funds as a primary factor. “Convertibill offered invoice discounting to us during high trading volumes with an easy trading platform to operate”.

Convertibill® are extremely proud to partner with market leaders such as Living Colours. We can help your business to grow, where often other lenders will not. We will work with you to form a flexible repayment plan to suit your needs. Convertibill® will support your business, so that you can focus on taking it to the next level. To start a conversation with a member of our dedicated team, click here. Let’s grow together.

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