In the latest of his on-going series, Steve Hasenmueller offers some vital adviceā¦ There are a lot of great books, articles and information, with varied techniques, on the importance and mechanics of annual Goal Setting: SMART (Specific/Measurable/Achievable/ Realistic/Time Bound); OKRās (Objectives as measured by Key Results); HARD (Heartfelt/Animated/Required/Difficult); WOOP (Wish/Outcome/Obstacle/Plan), etc. In my personal experience, […]
Pool and spa scene
Another record-breaking year for the industryās top-ranking competitionā¦ Tickets for the UK Pool & Spa Awards on Thursday December 7th are on sale now in what promises to be the biggest night in the eventās 13-year history. The event returns to the National Conference Centre in Birmingham with a unique blend of networking and business […]
Due to record demand for drinking water, a hosepipe ban, in place in parts of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, was extended into Kent and Sussex in June. The ban impacts the use of hosepipes for filling or topping up swimming pools but some guidelines, particularly regarding hot tubs, appear subject to interpretation. […]
Hungry for hard-fought sales, hot tub retailers were keen to get on the road this summer to maximise the sales potential of specialist and county shows around the country. Hot Tubs Rock took a roadshow team from their showrooms in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire on tour. They were on target to exhibit at seven shows over […]
Superior Wellness has been ranked in the top 30 of the Growth 100 list of UKās fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in the country ā where the founder or founders are still actively involved. Businesses must have sales between Ā£3m and Ā£200m, traded for at least three years and must have turned an operating profit in the […]
SCP UK is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary since being acquired by South Central Pools in the USA in 2008. The company will be marking the special milestone with a prestigious gala dinner to be held in September. SCP UK is part of the Poolcorp family – the largest supplier of outdoor leisure products […]
Showrooms continue to offer the vital touch and feel ingredient, as Becki Knowles reportsā¦ Seeing is believing, they say, so providing the ideal pool, spa or wellness showroom delivers a vital ātouch and feelā sales factor. London Essex Outdoor Living are the current holders of the UK Pool & Spa Awardsā Pool & Spa […]
Investment in swim spas for UK suppliersā¦ Leading outdoor living suppliers, The Aqua Warehouse Group has taken the wraps off a new showroom at its Essex headquarters. Underlining AWGās commitment to showcasing top-of-the-line products to their customers, the new dedicated display space, is exclusively to promote the USSPA brand; the innovative spa manufacturer from the […]
Vital tips for successful showroom planningā¦ The ideal blueprint for a successful showroom will focus attention on your main profit-making selling points, displayed in a way that moves the customer around the store. Take time to add-in obvious and clearly separated product areas such as chemicals and water treatment. A designated section on heating and […]
Automated water treatment already enjoys world domination when it comes to swimming poolsā¦ On trend and currently making global news, Artificial Intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind. Hardly big news for the water leisure industry where AI has been in place for many years in […]
