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June Business Lunch
Bildeston Crown lunch, Thursday 14th June 2012
Speaker: Professor David Hall (The Ideas Centre)
David is Visiting Professor in Business Creativity at the University of Bedfordshire and after 10 years as CEO of HFL Sport Science, a drug surveillance and contract research organisation based in Newmarket, established The Ideas Centre (which is based in Hadleigh) as a business platform to promote business innovation.
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Bogus Burglar Alarm Sales
Following a number of complaints, Suffolk Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant when opening their doors to companies offering burglar alarms for as little as a pound.
Following a number of complaints, Suffolk Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant when opening their doors to companies offering burglar alarms for as little as a pound.
A salesperson may cold call by telephone and insist on visiting the same day to discuss the installation of a free or cheap alarm. Companies may also use high-pressure tactics to scaremonger residents.
Based on previous complaints, Trading Standards found that the companies failed to mention hidden fees for the monitoring, upkeep and rapid response facilities. Some residents have found themselves tied into a long contract agreement costing thousands of pounds.
James Garrett, Suffolk Fair Trading Officer said; "We are urging residents, especially elderly or vulnerable people, to be aware of such calls. Our advice is not to buy anything based on a cold call. If you intend to make a major purchase always research the market and get at least three quotes from reputable companies."
