HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE 3D gROUP RAISES OVER £2500 FOR mOVEmBER Uk At the start of November the men of “With the majority of people working in 3D Group set out to raise £2000 for the auto locksmith industry being male men’s health charities by growing their we wanted to do something that would moustaches for an entire month. help raise awareness of the important We convinced the MD to donate £5 men’s health issues. Being involved for each order our customers placed in Movember was a brilliant way of that was over £200 +VAT, we begged achieving this as well as injecting a little our nearest and dearest to donate fun into the ofce.” – Dean Sanderson, 3D what they could, and we made sure Group Director everyone knew that we were growing Te whole purpose of Movember is to our lip cozies for a damn good reason. get men talking about men’s health issues Moustache growth made slow progress such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer in the early days, many of the chaps and men’s mental health. By the end of took some fak for their non-visible soup ‘Movember’ not only did our Mo Bro’s strainers but regardless they persevered impressive moustaches manage to start for the greater good. We documented some interesting conversations but our every stage of facial hair growth with eforts culminated in us raising £2599. We photo evidence which was publicly smashed our original fundraising target posted on our Movember web page and we are so proud of what we have www.3dgroupuk.com/movember so that achieved. We wanted to thank all of our supporters could see our progress and customers, suppliers, friends and family ofer words of encouragement. for your generous support. Locksmiths Supplies Drilling solution for locksmiths Email: [email protected] 27 Edward Street, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1HE ELECTRONIC SMART SAFE Secure - Intelligent - Durable www.sentinel-locks.co.uk T. 0121 445 4551 52 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE CElEBRATINg RECORD SAlES IN mIlESTONE YEAR Pioneering safety company, Jackloc, Emma, Director of Jackloc, believes has celebrated its 10th anniversary with window restrictors should be compulsory record sales. on all windows, from ground foor windows Te British family-run frm launched the to top foor windows. She said that, as well Jackloc, the original universal cable window as young children, vulnerable adults, such restrictor, in 2003. as the UK’s growing number of dementia It has since gone from strength to strength, suferers, were also at risk of falls from open “The price of safety cannot be measured” selling more than half a million of its unique, windows. award-winning locks all over the world, “It is our mission to save lives and reduce from Russia to Australia, Mexico to Arabia. up their father’s idea and turned Jackloc into injuries. Without window restrictors, it can Te Jackloc is a simple but exceedingly a global success story, on course for record be all too easy for an adventurous toddler or strong window and door restrictor, aimed sales this year. Te Leicestershire-based a confused elderly person to open a window, at reducing the risk of falls from open company is now run by Emma and her sister with tragic consequences,” she said. windows. Judith Burrows. Jacklocs are ftted in care homes, hospitals, A new ‘push-and-turn’ variation was As well as building up the business to schools, student accommodation, high-rise recently unveiled, which can be secured become a leader in its feld, the family are fats and hotels all over the globe, including without the need for a key. passionate safety campaigners, crusading the Ritz hotel in London and 20,000 Te Jackloc was originally designed by to save lives by raising awareness of the Travelodge rooms across the UK. technical building consultant, Derek Horne, dangers of unrestricted windows and Easily ftted to any type of window frame, after he heard a young child hanging out restricted windows. new or old, the Jackloc works by connecting of a hotel window, screaming for help. According to the Royal Society for the a window or door to its frame with a metal Te incident prompted him to invent the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), around cable, which restricts its opening to 10cm. metal cable restrictor and name it after his 4,000 children (aged 0-15) are injured, some grandson Jack. Derek’s daughters Emma fatally, falling from windows in the UK each Find out more at Wells and the late Deborah Jennings took year. www.jackloc.com or call 01455 220616. J J Jackloc is theackloc is theackloc is the original, aw original, aw original, award-winning ard-winning ard-winning univ univ univ universal window restrictorersal window restrictorersal window restrictorersal window restrictorersal window restrictorersal window restrictor univ univ It is simple, strong, exceeds the most rigorous safety standards and can be fitted easily to any window or door. Available in various colours, it allows windows to be opened safely and securely, reducing the risk of injury and fatality from falls from windows. þ Available in three designs - key release, push-and-turn release or permanent fixed cable þ Key lockable – five disc locking barrel þ Vast range of different colours þ Custom finishes to meet your specification þ Can be fitted to any material þ Tested to BS EN 13126-5:2011, BS EN 14351-1:2006 and BS EN 1670:1998 Class 3 þ Approved by The City State of New York, Health and Hygiene Department - Window Guard Policy Acceptance Board þ Approved by Abu Dhabi Quantity and Conformity Council þ Made in Great Britain, sold worldwide “The price of safety cannot be measured” CALL US T CALL US TODAY 01455 220 616 AND VISITODAY 01455 220 616 AND VISITODAY 01455 220 616 AND VISIT WWW.JACKLOC.COMWWW.JACKLOC.COMWWW.JACKLOC.COMWWW.JACKLOC.COMWWW.JACKLOC.COMWWW.JACKLOC.COM CALL US T THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 53
HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE BURglAR-PROOFINg HOmES AgAINST WINTER BURglARS Winter is the peak time for break-ins, when the dark, longer nights provide more cover for burglars on the prowl for cash, jewellery and other valuable belongings. Yale ofers householders will instead try to force the advice on how to burglar- window frame itself. Tere are proof their homes this locks available for all types of winter and locksmiths windows. should be taking Home alarms act as visual full advantage of the deterrents to potential opportunities available to burglars and are vital for increase sales by ensuring alerting neighbours in the consumers have the fullest event of a break-in. Yale’s information available on wire free alarm kits are quick the latest security products and easy to install and ofer both inside and inside the discreet protection for all home. Firstly, door security should be up to standard. External ‘Many burglars will timber doors should be avoid smashing secured using a mortice lock a window and and/or nightlatch that meets British Standard BS3621 will instead try to and for PVCu or composite doors, then it is a good idea force the window to upgrade the euro profle frame itself.’ cylinder in a multipoint lock to a British Standard Kitemark TS007 cylinder as well. types of properties, from fats erosion and saw attacks, plus locks allow householders A property is not properly to large family homes. a keyway cover cap to prevent to access and secure their protected unless all points Outbuildings should be rusting. Heavy-duty padlocks home conveniently using a 4 of entry are secured and secured with a weatherproof are recommended for shed to 12 digit PIN code of their Yale recommends that all padlock to help deter would- doors, while anchor locks and choice. Tey can also create a windows, both upstairs and be thieves and protect against cables can secure high value temporary code to give other downstairs, are ftted with at unwanted intruders. Yale individual items inside an people access and delete it least one appropriate lock. ofers weatherproof padlocks outbuilding. just as easily – without having Many burglars will avoid with a solid, multi-layered For the latest in security to worry about collecting keys smashing a window and steel body to protect against technology, Yale’s digital door or changing locks. 5 Star Service www.advanced-keys.co.uk 54 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
SAFES SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE CASH lImITS FOR SAFES – WHO DECIDES? Our expert safes consultant Mike Palmer, tells us more about this sometimes controversial issue. Almost every risk assessor will have THE lEVY lIST remain objective. Unfortunately, J encountered this problem at some Back in the 70s and 80s you would W Levy Ltd was also the commercial time or other. You ask the client if probably have turned to the Levy marketing wing of John Tann, so they have a safe - they say they have List. Tis was published annually by understandably there was a fair degree and take you to see it. J W Levy Ltd, the country’s leading of scepticism, particularly if you were It’s a name you recognise and you supplier of reconditioned safes. Levy’s a manufacturer and felt your safes ask the insured to unlock it to reveal a Technical Director was responsible were not being treated favourably. model name or serial number on the for gathering all available technical Tis eventually came to a head back of the door. You can also see a information on safes marketed in when legal action was taken by one base fxing bolt recessed into the foor the UK, estimating their comparative aggrieved manufacturer. Meanwhile, of the safe, anchoring it in place. Now resistance levels and recommending the Association of Burglary Insurance you have everything needed to identify cash limits. In the 70s this was Surveyors (ABIS) had already declared the make and model and obtain a cash relatively easy. Although there were that if they were to publish a list, theirs rating – the maximum recommended some much smaller manufacturers, would more likely to be accepted level of cash that should be retained three major companies dominated as both independent and objective. in the safe overnight. But where do the market; Chubb, Chatwood Milner Eventually Levy’s agreed to abandon you go to get a rating and who actually (soon to merge with Chubb) and their version and the ABIS Safe List decides what it should be? the John Tann Group (including duly took its place. Several Chief Stratford and Ratner). When I joined Surveyors were ABIS members and ‘where do you go J W Levy in the late 70s as Marketing over the years they had acquired Consultant, my job was simply to get a substantial level of technical to get a rating and the list printed, lick the stamps and know-how. Tey were invited by who actually decides circulate it to everyone we thought manufacturers to inspect prototypes, would be interested. witness in-house testing and then had what it should be?’ Without testing, setting cash limits to determine cash ratings for every was never going to be an exact science model by all major manufacturers. but we tried desperately hard to IN HOUSE lISTS Many leading insurers had, however, produced their own in-house lists. Te limits they were prepared to ofer could vary widely and were often afected by commercial considerations. If one insurer was prepared to ofer a higher level of indemnity than the others, it could give them an advantage when seeking new business. Because they didn’t want their rivals to know their limits, they were generally considered highly confdential. Tis obviously made life a little complicated for those of us trying to sell safes. Te make and model we would recommend would be infuenced by the customer’s insurer and their confdential in- house cash limits. We lavishly wined and dined senior insurance surveyors hopeful that they would let us take a peek at their lists. It was all very messy - and very fattening. 56 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
SAFES SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE It’s a Chatwood milner Duplex EDR, but what’s the cash rating? As time went by, the trend EUROPEAN STANDARDS the insurance industry, each bringing It’s a Chatwood Milner Dupex EDR, but what’s the cash rating? amongst insurers was to reduce Tis could have sounded the death a level of knowledge and expertise. overheads by creating ‘composite knell of the AiS Safe List but the Members of the committee meet surveyors’. Tese ‘Jacks (and Jills)- introduction of European standards frequently to update and amend the of- all-trades’ surveyed everything; opened the food gates to foreign Safe List which has become more and safes, intruder alarms, perimeter manufacturers. Te number of makes more relevant and comprehensive security, fre protection and health & and models marketed in the UK as the years have passed. Following safety. Eventually specialist security increased at a staggering rate and the a spate of misleading and confusing surveyors became an endangered AiS Safe Committee was constantly claims by some manufacturers and species so when the Association of extending its listing of both currently importers, they introduced the AiS Burglary Insurance Surveyors agreed manufactured safes, and the hundreds Approved Scheme. Manufacturers and to merge with the Association of of out-of-production models available importers are invited to submit their Fire Insurance Surveyors in 2005, on the reconditioned market. Tis test certifcates for scrutiny by the Safe they found it convenient to drop involved a tremendous amount of Committee following which those with ‘Burglary’ from their name, becoming work and eventually the AiS List genuine certifcates are colour coded the less specifc Association of was digitalised and recorded on a and marked as ‘AiS Approved’ on the Insurance Surveyors. Meanwhile, the compendium CD. Te ensuing disk Safe List. industry had seen the introduction was circulated to all AiS members and So, if you’re struggling to tell your of European standards for testing updated annually. Anglo from your Elba, don’t despair, and rating cash safes. Safes tested Today the AiS List is no longer the 2013 version of the AiS Safe List is successfully in accordance with restricted to their members and now available. Further information EN1143-1 were graded according to is available to others outside the on how to purchase your own copy their level of resistance, from Grade insurance industry, where it is is available by logging on to the AiS 0 through to Grade VI. Each was recognised as an indispensable website at: www.insurancesurveyors. given standard cash rating ranging reference document for anyone who org and entering ‘Safe List Enquiry’ in from £6,000 through to £150,000. Tis has a need to recommend a cash the ‘Contact’ section. was intended to make life a whole limit for a safe. Te list was also lot easier for Chief Surveyors who no extended to include other types of longer had to spend time comparing security containers plus vaults and one range of safes with another to strongrooms. To assist them with this determine their relative cash limits. Herculean project, the Safe Committee Mike Palmer can be contacted at: On the downside, they now had to buy has, for the past few years, included [email protected] their own lunch. specialist guest members from outside www.eurosafeuk.org THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 57
SAFElOCkS SPONSORED BY KEYPRINT EXCITINg CHANgES CONTINUE FOR SAFElOCk SYSTEmS A lot has happened since Safelock Systems was frst established some 28 years ago. Te Surrey-based company was “Having that well-established base is “It is our policy carefully to assess originally set up by Jim and Linda Brown enabling us to modernise the business customers’ needs and make sure that in 1985. and make some radical changes that our team can provide the knowledge and Jim had gained invaluable experience are designed to ofer a much broader experience to supply the best lock system working for US-based Sargent & product range to our customers. One of to meet those needs. On the new website, Greenleaf, a world leader in medium and the key changes Tony and I have made users can refer to the lock system pages high security locks and locking systems is that we are no longer exclusively for operation and installation instructions. for safes and vaults. It was this experience distributors of LA GARD products, Or a call to the company will connect you that enabled him – working in partnership but have substantially expanded our directly with the people who can help. with LA GARD founder Nick Gartner - to product portfolio,” Jasmine explained. “Efcient stock monitoring means we begin distributing the LA GARD range of “We now supply a range of KABA, can supply the right products quickly and mechanical combination and key locks. Tecnosicurezza, Wittkopp, Stuv and efciently but sales is not the end of the Nick’s knowledge and Jim’s experience STB Safelock products in addition story. For us, aftersales care – whether it plus his friendly, genuine and passionate to the LA GARD range. Tis is is in the form of responding to technical approach to his work, struck the right designed to ensure we can meet all queries or providing any other guidance - note in the business and he launched the requirements of our customers will always be part of the service.” what swiftly became a highly successful and ensure we continue to ofer high marketing operation across the UK and calibre, quality products from these ‘We certainly could the Republic of Ireland. leading manufacturers.” not achieve what we 2013 has also brought investment in A NEW gENERATION upgrading Safelock Systems’ marketing are doing without their As the industry evolved and electronic and business operations, from a new outstanding support’ lock systems were developed by LA GARD, state of the art accounting system to Safelock Systems continued to expand development of the website, where with its focus frmly fxed on the expert users can fnd a wealth of information. Jasmine paid tribute to the excellent programming and supply of electronic team behind the company, all of whom locks - still clearly recognisable on safes, SPECIAlIST kNOWlEDgE fulfl vital roles - from technical support to vaults, cabinets and ATMs throughout the “We view the changes we are making sales and administration. globe. as signifcant to all our customers, “We certainly could not achieve what Sadly, Jim passed away early in 2012 and as well as to us as a company,” we are doing without their outstanding more changes followed with the retirement Tony added. “But some aspects of support,” she said. of General Manager, Tom Hickey. the business remain the same: our No doubt Jim would be pleased to see Jim and Tom were hard acts to follow, commitment to customer service, the business in such safe hands for the but the family business has continued to for instance, and also the technical future. fourish, with a new generation - in the backup and support for operation shape of Jim’s son Tony, and daughter and programming that we ofer. Tat Tel +44 (0)20 8949 1005. Jasmine, coming on board to carry on is a crucial aspect of the business, Fax +44 (0)20 8336 1128. Jim’s legacy and fnd new ways to take the especially with La Gard products where Email: [email protected]. company forward into an exciting future. specialist knowledge is so important. www.safelocksystems.com “We were lucky in inheriting such a strong foundation - and also such an experienced and successful team,” said Tony. ‘We now supply a range of products from KABA, Tecnosicurezza, Wittkopp, Stuv, STB and LA GARD’ 58 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
SECURING THOSE WHO SECURE THE COUNTRY Surelock McGill Ltd (www.surelock.co.uk) has been designing, manufacturing and installing high performance door locking & bolting systems for over 50 years. As leaders in the field, securing the people who secure the country, we continue to see tremendous growth and we continue to expand our business. We have dozens of employees who have been with the company 25+ years and we’re looking for experienced and passionate individuals to join our team. We are based in Wokingham, Berkshire with several roles available at our head office and others based around the country. TECHNICAL STANDARDS & QUALITY ENGINEER / GROUP DESIGN & ACCREDITATION MANAGER We are currently looking to recruit a full time technical standards and group design and accreditations manager to work with technical team on product design and development, and lead the testing and certification of new products to latest international security and safety standards across the Surelock McGill Group. This role will primarily be based out of our Wokingham head office. An We’re ideal role for an enthusiastic person who has ambition to develop their career within our growing business. The role: Work with the research and development technical team to assist in the design of and advise on changes to, existing and future products in advance of manufacturing. Lead the in-house and independent testing, ensuring all products the latest UK & International standards for high performance security and safety Hiring applications. Writing design briefs and product specifications. Maintaining records of testing and accreditations, and providing reports to the sales/marketing team on the status and accreditation of new and existing products. Responsible for material conformity checks and quality control procedures. Providing technical support to customers. Support the identification and implementation of improvements to working practices of the organisation. Requirements for applicants: * Deep understanding of European and UK safety and security standards for doors and locking systems. * Thorough understanding of ISO 900 preferably with a proven history of ISO implementation and maintenance. * Background in Engineering and physical security. * Understanding of manufacturing processes. * You will be naturally hard working, results focused, and enthusiastic. * Must be smart and well presented to represent our company well when in face to face meetings. To apply please send your CV to [email protected] Surelock McGill Ltd (Part of the Surelock McGill Group) 26 The Business Centre - Molly Millars Lane - Wokingham - Berkshire - RG41 2QY - United Kingdom www.surelock.co.uk - 0118 977 2525
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AUTOlOCkSmITHINg SPONSORED BY KEYPRINT ZEDBUll UPDATE FROm HICklEYS The latest update for the Zedbull has extended the cloning applications still further. Now it is possible to clone the Hickleys commented: “It is a contact Hickleys who will order Texas 8C transponder mainly simple read and write process the software. A token update used in Mazda and some Ford and it is done.” will then get the software on applications says Hickleys. Te transponder used is a Z8C your unit. Tis new cloning ability is carbon transponder and fts Price £185 Z8C transponders carried out simply and quickly any make of aftermarket key £10.95. without the need of a PC, shell. To upgrade your Zedbull Internet, or going to the vehicle. to Clone 8C transponders, [email protected]. www.hickleys.com OVERSEAS NEWS - USA US THIEVES TARgETINg PICk- UPS WITH kEYPAD ENTRY It may seem to be a convenience to pick- “Tey’re punching out the key opening owner, the thief simply needs to locate the up owners, but it appears that within and then from there they’re taking a key to disable the immobiliser and drive areas of the USA thieves are deliberately screwdriver and opening the door,” said away. targeting these vehicles as they believe Cpl. L’Jean McKneely of Baton Rouge there’s a strong likelihood that the Police. ‘Owners have left the owners have left the keys inside the Because the transponder key is then keys inside the vehicle’ vehicle. likely to be left inside the vehicle by the Specialists in Key Equipment AD100/ CHACKA BAY ZE DBU LL MVPPRO s o d r For shop based or Tran p n e mobile laser & equip men t Low cost entry cylinder key cutting Key Cloni ng into key Cut to code Key Pr ogramm ing programming E eprom Prog rammin g market Huge range of software KEY & A TO U LEVERS, REMOTE LO KS ITH M C PICKS AND ONLINE TRAINI G N DECODERS SALES Course or s f Extensive quality Replica & OE beg nn rs to i e x e range available with next e p rienc d e Lishi Stockists day delivery lock miths s 01823 328532 www.hickleys.com [email protected] 62 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
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AUTOlOCkSmITHINg SPONSORED BY KEYPRINT PICkINg THE HU64 mERCEDES lOCk USINg THE lISHI 2IN1 PICk/DECODER Te Mercedes HU64 lock is a PICkINg THE HU64 lOCk straightforward pick and decode Fully insert the tool into the lock, apply process using the Lishi 2in1 tool, door a light tension and move one of the lifters locks being far simpler to defeat than to the frst wafer gently lift the wafer half boot locks. a mm if it moves then leave it alone and Te lock is a 10 wafer lock with 5 cut move on, try the next, any movement in heights referred to as heights 1 to 5, 1 the wafer at all, then leave it alone. When Position 5 is the next to bind and pick being the highest lift and 5 being the you fnd a binding wafer, lift until it has lowest lift, all 10 cuts are found in the free movement again, a tight bounce I door lock and in the boot lock. refer to as slapping. Every time you fnd a binding wafer, pick it until it slaps. Once all binding wafers are set, the lock will open. ‘Pick it until it slaps’ Position 9 is the next to bind and pick It is not unusual for a set wafer to drop out during the pick process , so expect to fnd a previously set wafer to bind again even after picking already. You will notice that the tool has the 10 wafer positions, in 2 rows of 5, an A PICTURE gUIDE OF THE PICkINg upper row and a lower row and follows a PROCESS IS BElOW. traditional 1 up and 1 down format. the grid to the right is the cut heights which Position 4 is the next to bind and pick will be obvious in the decode section of this guide. ‘There are no proven picking sequences with this lock at present, so it is a matter of fnding the Insert the tool fully and apply a light tension. Position 6 is the next to bind and pick binding wafer and picking it until bouncing tightly’ Tere are no proven picking sequences with this lock at present, so it is a matter of fnding the binding wafer and picking it until bouncing tightly, until all wafers are picked and the lock opens. Position 1 is the frst to bind and pick Position 8 is the next to bind and pick Te HU64 lock picks easiest in the locking direction and is a double lifter design of tool, and requires the lightest of tension for consistent success. Excessive tension and overlifting is the most common cause of failure with this lock; the more tension that is applied the higher the likelihood of overlifting and the more likelihood of damage to your tool, so very light tension is required for this tool. Position 3 is the next to bind and pick lock opens THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 65
AUTOlOCkSmITHINg SPONSORED BY SKS With a light tension and minimal efort, FOllOW THE DECODE PROCESS BElOW following a basic picking process this lock picks generally in a few minutes, remember a light tension is crucial for continued success. ‘Following a basic picking Position 6 reads as a No 3 cut process this lock picks generally in a few minutes, Position 1 reads as a No 3 cut remember a light tension is crucial for continued success’ DECODINg THE HU64 lOCk USINg THE lISHI 2IN1 TOOl Position 7 reads as a No 5 cut As the tool is of the double lifter design, this means that we decode in the same Position 2 reads as a No 2 cut direction as we picked the wafer, so we use the same lifting arm to decode and decode in the same direction as picked. ‘We decode in the same Position 8 reads as a No 5 cut direction as we picked the wafer, so we use the same Position 3 reads as a cut No 3 lifting arm to decode’ In order to decode the HU64 lock, the lock must be held in the picked position, so after picking, maintain tension, holding Position 9 reads as a No 2 cut the lock in the picked position, then lift the arm along each numbered line in turn Position 4 reads as No 2 cut until it comes to a stop, when it stops look along the height line to see the cut height required. ‘When it stops look along the height line to see the Position 10 reads as a No 5 cut cut height required’ So the key for this lock read from bow to Position 5 reads as a No 2 cut tip as 3232235525. Autolocksmithing hints and tips provided by Martin Pink, Rapid Locksmiths. 5 Star Service www.advanced-keys.co.uk 66 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
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BUSINESSSUPPORT SPONSORED BY SKS SEllINg ONlINE IS THE WAY FORWARD Is the internet good or bad for our industry? It is a question that has often been asked when a locksmith has quoted a price to replace a lock only to fnd the customer says, “thanks, but I can get it a lot cheaper on the Internet. We asked DARREL WALTERS, one of the founders of the successful internet business “LocksOnline,” for his take into internet selling. “LocksOnline has been trading over “With large companies and the big WE ASkED DARREl WHAT ADVICE the internet for 13 years and I have DIY sheds selling on line and with big HE WOUlD gIVE TO ANYONE been in the industry for over 25 years,” marketing budgets it is getting even harder THINkINg ON SEllINg ONlINE. Darrel said. “I set up “LocksOnline” as to fnd your market.” “I have to be honest - selling on the a natural extension to our locksmith internet is not the way to an easy buck. business,” he explained. SO HOW DOES lOCkSONlINE Probably six years ago you could consider “Our geographical base is bounded INTEND TO gO FORWARD? e-commerce as a cash cow, but no more. on three sides by water. So, in order to “Like any forward-facing, proactive Tere are so many jostling for position grow our business we had to travel up company, we have a few aces up our and dropping prices, so unless you have a the M4 Corridor. Logic suggested that sleeves in marketing and promotions for substantial amount of backing, any SME perhaps a new route to market would the company and products. “Selling on may struggle to set up efectively. be to build an e-commerce site and sell the internet is no diferent to selling out of “Quality, service, value for money and products to anyone who wanted to buy your shop or from the back of your van,” niche are the basic ingredients to set up locks and other security products on line. Darrel said. a website. If you have something that In those days there were no data feeds someone wants you will sell it. If you have from manufacturers or wholesalers. It ‘It is all about personal something that everybody wants that your was about painstakingly scanning images competition has not cottoned onto, then from catalogues and writing our own service and we try to do the you could stand to make a lot of money. descriptions. It was a good day if we had same. To run a successful Tis, however, could be for only for a very 20 products on line. short time before someone will copy you “In an ideal world we’d rather not have website is just a hard and ofer it for less. Continue to innovate, any competition, but within our frst year, be diferent and try your best to engage we had competition, which we expected,” as running a successful with customers. Darrel added. “But it is not an easy ride. website is just as hard as “What we have seen over the last fve ‘The internet is not oging years are companies setting up on line running a successful security with data feeds from wholesalers or shop or locksmith van.’ away and every business manufacturers, which results in all the needs to embrace its power’ sites selling the same products - with the same images and descriptions. Selling “It is all about personal service and we products in this way only gives a company try to do the same. To run a successful “Te internet is not going away and one advantage - price. We are seeing website is just as hard as running a every business needs to embrace its companies discounting locks now by successful security shop or locksmith power, and marketing potential.,” Darrel unbelievable margins and it shocks me van. Everybody wants a slice of your emphasised. that they have to sell so much to make profts to promote you on line, like “Even if you don’t sell on line you still any decent proft margins. We know, as advertising in the local newspaper, or need to have an online presence. We have do most in the industry, roughly what your local trade directory for bricks and all seen over the years the local trade companies can buy products for, so we mortar businesses. We have full time directories get smaller and smaller. It is so are also aware of what margins are being web developers and content writers for easy now to pick up your mobile and get made or not made. our site, not really that much diferent the local number for the local locksmith to an account departments or security so, if you don’t have an online presence; ‘Unless you have a surveyors for a normal business. Our you’d best look into getting one.” substantial amount of shop front is our home page and is fundamentally no diferent to your shop backing, any SME may window. It has to be updated and cleaned on a regular basis - selling on the internet struggle to set up effectively’ is no diferent. In fact, it is probably more important for us to have fresh content.” http://www.locksonline.co.uk 68 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
BUSINESSSUPPORT SPONSORED BY SKS DATA PAYmENT CRACkDOWN A new crackdown on tax evasion will taxes due – levelling the playing feld for businesses for the previous four years. Te make information on all credit and all businesses. frst requests for the data is being sent to debit card payments to UK businesses HMRC estimates that this information merchant acquirers and from next year available to HMRC for the frst time. could reduce fraud by over £50 million per this will be an annual request. Under new powers, HMRC can now annum. access information from the UK’s Tax evasion and the hidden economy ‘This information could merchant acquirers – the companies cost the taxpayer £9 billion a year. Te reduce fraud by over £50 that process card payment transactions Government has given HMRC nearly £1 – to fnd out the number and value of billion to tackle fraud and evasion, and million per annum’ transactions completed by a specifc these new powers give HMRC an extra trader. tool to ensure a level playing feld between Legislation was introduced in the No personal data identifying the card businesses, and also reduce opportunities Finance Act 2013 allowing HMRC owners or card numbers will be obtained, for those who try and cheat the system. access to merchant acquirer data. but this data will be used to ensure that Te legislation allows HMRC to Te legislation came into efect on 1 traders have correctly accounted for all obtain data on card payments to all UK September 2013. 5 Star Service www.advanced-keys.co.uk Get paid faster with Payatrader Payatrader low cost credit & debit card processing is ideal for businesses that prefer to be paid as soon as the job is done! • No separate merchant account needed • No terminal needed…but option to add one if required • No minimum fees per month • Pay As You Go – only pay when you use the service • Accept payments online, by telephone, mobile, email, contact centre and optionally, GPRS Chip & Pin • Competitive, low processing rates from 2.3% • Rapid set up New! You can add a mobile Chip • Just a single, low joining fee & Pin terminal to your account for just £3 per week inclusive of SIM JOIN TODAY data charges and terminal support, for just £74.00 at www.payatrader.com or purchase it outright. Find our more at www.payatrader.com P.S. Readers benefit from a discounted joining fee – use referral code LSJ25 when you apply for an account to save £25! (Normal price to join Payatrader is £99) THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 69
RECRUITmENT SPONSORED BY SKS SFS lAUNCHES NEW APPRENTICE FRAmEWORk Skills for Security has developed a new framework for the locksmith Industry. Tis level 2 apprenticeship programme, which will be delivered run throughout the year. If you would like to take on an apprentice or by Skills for Security, will incorporate a fve day residential you already have someone within your business who would beneft course at the Master Locksmith Association, followed by from completing the apprenticeship, email info@skillsforsecurity. another two day residential course also at the Master Locksmith org.uk to obtain more details regarding the qualifcation and to Association a few months later. In between apprenticeship check whether you will qualify for any funding. training will consist of both on and of the job training with an Tere is also a £1500 AGE Grant available for companies which allocated assessor covering both technical and competency qualify and are eligible. based elements. Skills for Security is currently in a position to register the frst group ‘On and off the job training with of 12 to start the qualifcation. Each group will start once they have an allocated assessor’’ 12 apprentices registered for the programme, which means this will mORE THAN JUST TRAININg A letter from Jonathan Ledger,MD at the National Skills Academy for Materials, Production & Supply. Someone wise once told me that “if you Supply, has undergone a radical and the bureaucracy that usually surrounds want something diferent, you have to dynamic organisational change. the education sector. do something diferent”. Te Government’s move towards Our National Skills Academy continues to And that’s what we’ve been doing - “employer ownership of skills” has serve a wide range of industries, providing changing our business to better meet your presented us with the opportunity to specialist, credible skills services from ever-shifting business needs within the transform and become much more initial research to training design and constantly evolving skills and training commercially focussed while remaining delivery, through to certifcation and landscape. a ‘not-for-proft’ business. We’ve listened continuous professional development. Over the last 18 months the Proskills carefully to employers and built a whole UK Group, including its National Skills new range of products and services Find out what we can do for your Academy for Materials, Production and designed around your needs rather than business: www.mps-academy.co.uk SARA SEEkS A lOCkSmITHINg CAREER Can you help? I have experience of working One of my major I understand both English in the UK door hardware responsibilities was arranging and Chinese cultures and manufacturing industry. My for the testing of our product speak, read and write English most recent position was and the communicating the fuently. working for an international results to external customers I have a locksmith certifcate manufacturer in London, as well as the company as a from a lock expert who teaches as UK Project Co-ordinator. whole, using progress reports at MLA and so can pick and Tis required extensive and oral presentations. I have bump cylinders and cut keys. interaction with the London a very solid knowledge of I believe that my strong work Sara Wang team, as well as with the products (especially locks and ethic, organisational skills, and purchasing department handles), British standards, ability to work in a team make Please call: 07788584507 in Beijing, and external European standards and the me a good candidate for a post or email: sarawang615@ customers in the UK. testing process. here. googlemail.com 70 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS
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