Moving to apollo Blinds for me was the smartest and bravest thing i have done in my life considering what i moved from. I was a sales agent with Hillary’s blinds for nearly 17 years working from my home, as Hillary’s have no high street presence (shops) my customers had to choose from a bag of samples and had nothing to compare with the competition. The quality was never a match for Apollo Blinds who at that time as now where offering a two years garantee on all there products, I often felt let down on customer service issues and quality, but always managed to keep my customers or should i say Hillary’s customers with a lot of work happy.
So three years ago i made the move i bought the hamilton franchise now i have the quality, excellent customer service, fabulous massive range of products and most importantly a shop for customers to see,touch the range before they buy. And they are my customers so they are more special to me.
I’m very proud to be an Apollo franchise and i will be doing this until retirement I work Apollo, Live Apollo, Love Apollo. Does anyone else feel that way about there business or work if so leave your comments here would love to read them.
Apollo Blinds was a smart move
June 11th, 2010Conservatory Roof Blinds
June 4th, 2010Now the hot season has started conservatories will need cooling and the only way to do that is by having Solar Pleated Roof Blinds fitted. http://www.apollo-blinds.co.uk/conservatory-blinds.html ..Proper solar reflective fabrics are the only choice. Not only do they keep your conservatory cool in the summer they will keep it warm in the winter saving you a fortune in heating costs..
If your candles are melting, furnishings fading and you are sweating this summer, and I mean inside your conservatory, we have the products and expertise to make any conservatory a pleasant comfortable place to enjoy and relax
Apollo Blinds have a fantastic offer running to the end of June buy roof blinds and we will cover the sides free http://www.apollo-blinds.co.uk/offers.html
.Our promise to you…
.We can consult with you in the comfort of your own home.
.We offer expert advice to help you create the perfect look.
.We offer a measuring and fitting service.
.We can provide FREE no obligation quotations.
.All our blinds are made-to-measure to fit your windows perfectly.
.We offer a 2 years guarantee on all Apollo Blinds.
Apollo Blinds Hamilton almost won
May 29th, 2010Apollo Blinds Hamilton where runners up in business of the week (UK) just beaten by Apollo Blinds Chatham. I was determined to get a first place before June 14th 2010 as that marks the end of my first three years with Apollo blinds.
But still i see this as a fantastic result and i have put Apollo Blinds Hamilton in a strong position.
As a specialist in Conservatory roof Blinds, Plantation Shutters and Awnings which has help my business grow i can only see a bright and prosperous future and getting that top slot is only a matter of time.
May has been good to me
May 28th, 2010Today ends my calls for May and what a cracking start to this quarter. Business is up on last year by 100%. Three conservatory roofs sales, Luxaflex Facette blinds, Intu Pleated and Venetian Blinds all doing very well.
Apollo Blinds Hamilton’s new curtain and curtain pole range has been a success.
Now the season for the garden lounging is approaching fast, Garden Awnings and Canopies will be in fashion and we are expecting a lot off calls.
Plantation Shutters are about to explode into the must have window covering and we are looking to sell a lot of them here in South Lanarkshire.
Child and pet safety P.Clips
May 27th, 2010Apollo Blinds have created a range of window blinds specifcally designed to be safe to use in any environment where children are present.
Top five tips
.Get a Control Guard
.Use a Wand
.Push and Pull
.Wind it Up
.Cut the Cord
If you have concerns with your loop cords on your window blinds send us an email to hamilton@apollo-blinds.co.uk and we will give you our expert advice. All blinds can be made safe with a safety P.Clip or cleat.
By George,it’s a blindin’ 20th year celebration
May 22nd, 2010A Hamilton businessman who is celebrating a 20-year landmark has been named one of the leading lights in Glasgow’s window blinds industry.
George Stewart from Apollo Blinds in Hamilton is celebrating 20 years working in the window blinds industry and has come full circle as he is now running the business that originally inspired a change of career two decades ago.
In 1990 the former ceramic potter was faced with redundancy and a chance appointment with an Apollo Blinds salesperson at his home to measure up for window blinds suddenly shined a light on a new career path for George.
Within a week, George had become a self-employed agent working for a window blinds company selling and fitting blinds across the city.
But George dreamed of running his own business and two years ago he bought the franchise for Apollo Blinds in Hamilton.
“When I was looking at my options 20 years ago I hadn’t even thought about a career in window blinds but a chance introduction to Apollo Blinds helped take my life in a new direction – which I’m still grateful for 20 years on,” said George.
“I watched the salesperson and got excited because I could see myself doing it.
“It was obvious then, and still holds true now, that I have been a success because I’m very good at offering honest impartial advice to help homeowners make their homes beautiful.
“And as the years have passed there’s nothing I now haven’t seen before so I can offer customers exactly the right blind for any window in any home.”
Apollo Blinds was always George’s fiercest competitor so when he was in a position to acquire his own business he contacted Apollo straight away.
There has been an Apollo store in the town for nearly 35 years but George doesn’t want the business to rest on its laurels and has gone about developing it.
“There’s no doubt that we have the best collections of window blinds, awnings and shutters in the area at very affordable prices and I’ve been on a mission to make Apollo Blinds the only destination for people looking for blinds,” said George.
It’s a view that is music to the ears of the man in charge of the Apollo Blinds franchise network which has more than 65 stores across the UK.
Gary Chambers, general manager of Apollo Blinds, said that George’s experience and knowledge made him one of the leading lights of the industry.
“George’s Cadzow Street business is one of the busiest in the UK and a lot of that is down to his ability to inspire customers in Hamilton with gorgeous blinds which he backs up with good customer service and very high standards of fitting,” said Mr. Chambers.