The chemical brokers' story

Fifteen years ago, Peter gave up his desk job and Sally stopped teaching so that they could move out into the country to the large house with a large garden they had always wanted.

Peter had considerable experience in the chemical industry and they decided to work together and set up their own chemical broking business. Having moved to the country they wanted to work from home rather than travel every day into the "Big Smog".

They recognised that they would need a London office rather than their home address in order to establish their credibility and came to Business Centre. Business Centre provides them with a London address, telephone and fax numbers. They call every day they are working to see what mail has arrived and to give instructions for dealing with it. Business Centre takes orders for goods from clients who call.

Since Peter and Sally joined Business Centre, they have moved home three times, but their company address and telephone number has remained the same throughout the 15 years. When the weather is good, they do the gardening or go out for the day, knowing that Business Centre will keep their business running for them.

"There is always someone there, which is important to us," said Sally. "Business Centre can take delivery of samples - which can arrive in kilos - and speak to our clients, particularly when they want to put in an order, and they even bank our cheques for us!"

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