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Chancellor unveils Budget
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Friday, 15 March 2013
Looking ahead to the 2013 Budget
Samantha Acton, Director at Domestic Angels looks ahead to the 2013 Budget in Dorset Business
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Domestic Angels is hot intellectual property
The importance of securing intellectual property ownership
Intellectual property is often overlooked by busy business owners but Samantha Acton, Director at Domestic Angels has owned her company name since 2003 and the business itself now owns its famous Angel logo. “Our name and brand is a valuable asset and just because the company name is registered with Companies House, doesn’t mean it’s protected, securing intellectual property is essential” says Samantha.
The intellectual property of a business helps client recognition, increases sales, stops others from ‘passing off’ and makes a business more competitive. “Customers, the community, staff and business colleagues connect with our name and the Angel logo. It is essential that we are in a strong position to deal with any imitators, the registration of our trademarks enables to do this” adds Samantha. Domestic Angels provides housework and home help services to the domestic market across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. This makes their reputation of trust and solid values directly associated with the business name and logo invaluable.
All businesses can easily take an intellectual property health check for free via the Intellectual Property Office website. 5 minutes of relatively simple questions will produce a confidential report of suggested action points which will not only protect your business but also increase its value.
To find out more about Domestic Angels please visit our website at www.domestic-angels.com
Friday, 8 March 2013
Wanted: Angels!
Join the ‘heavenly’ host of home helpers!
Domestic Angels, the Southbourne-based home help service, is praying for some divine intervention this Easter.
“We need more Angels, it’s as simple as that,” says owner Samantha Acton, who started the business 11 years ago. “There are several clients waiting for Angels and no shortage of good work to be done.
“One off miracle workers need not apply though – we want to recruit honest, industrious team members to join the Domestic Angels family.”
The company, which has been nominated as Employer of the Year in the Dorset Venus Awards, has built an enviable reputation in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
“We believe in helping people, working hard, being bold, working together, putting the family and the team first, loyalty, facing problems head on, being polite and respectful, doing the right thing and keeping our good name,” says Samantha.
“We put people first. Staff are employed and assigned flexible part time hours that suit them as well as clients. The industry norm is self-employment at best, usually cash in hand.
“By respecting staff with the benefits of employment, by working together with them to ensure they are happy in the workplace, I am proud to have several members of the team that have been with us for more than ten years.”
To find out more about Domestic Angels please visit our website at www.domestic-angels.com
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Marie Raggett (Supervisor), Samantha Acton (Director) and Lisa Cooper (Supervisor)
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Domestic Angels, the Southbourne-based home help service, is praying for some divine intervention this Easter.
“We need more Angels, it’s as simple as that,” says owner Samantha Acton, who started the business 11 years ago. “There are several clients waiting for Angels and no shortage of good work to be done.
“One off miracle workers need not apply though – we want to recruit honest, industrious team members to join the Domestic Angels family.”
The company, which has been nominated as Employer of the Year in the Dorset Venus Awards, has built an enviable reputation in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
“We believe in helping people, working hard, being bold, working together, putting the family and the team first, loyalty, facing problems head on, being polite and respectful, doing the right thing and keeping our good name,” says Samantha.
“We put people first. Staff are employed and assigned flexible part time hours that suit them as well as clients. The industry norm is self-employment at best, usually cash in hand.
“By respecting staff with the benefits of employment, by working together with them to ensure they are happy in the workplace, I am proud to have several members of the team that have been with us for more than ten years.”
To find out more about Domestic Angels please visit our website at www.domestic-angels.com
Monday, 4 March 2013
'Angel' Janet Makes a Real Difference
Celebrating 'Angel' Janet as she Reaches the 10 Years of Service Milestone
Monday, 25 February 2013
Micro businesses do their bit for the community
Entrepreneurs bring vision and expertise to the table.
Big corporations make much of their good works and charitable activities, but a Bournemouth business woman says even the smallest companies have much to offer the local community.
Samantha Acton, who owns local home help service Domestic Angels, is the first corporate supporter of community arts venue, the Southbourne Creative Hub.
The Hub was set up by Cathy Jones to provide creative and social opportunities including for those in need of support to participate.
“Samantha’s expertise in social policy and adult social care, together with her sharp business skills, are a perfect match for my experience in the fields of community participation in the arts and the role played by the arts in our health and well-being,” says Cathy.
Her involvement also allows Samantha to engage her business in activities that relate to its corporate social responsibility.
“Samantha’s contribution in this instance is not money, but her vision, knowledge and clarity of purpose to help shape The Hub’s development plans. “We are now confident of providing meaningful and effective opportunities for particular groups at The Hub, including those recovering from mental ill health, facing isolation or adults with learning disabilities,” adds Cathy.
“I’m incredibly proud that Domestic Angels has been associated with The Hub since its establishment 2 years ago,” says Samantha.
“It is a privilege to work on a project that has seen several people who originally came to The Hub for supported activities now attending some of the other classes and workshops, marking a real landmark in their journey to integrate with the wider community.”
Samantha and Cathy work with other professionals from the voluntary, public and private sectors in devising and delivering supported activities.
The Hub belongs to the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership, the Dorset Arts and Older People Network and the European Network for Intergenerational Learning. It recently carried out research on behalf of Creative Care Dorset into the availability of the arts for health
and well being in the county.
Corporate Support Membership of The Hub costs just £30 for 2013 and a monthly newsletter reports on developments. Members are able to hire the venue for training, meetings, AGMs, recruitment drives, talks and showcases, for just £15 per hour instead of £25 per hour.
Big corporations make much of their good works and charitable activities, but a Bournemouth business woman says even the smallest companies have much to offer the local community.
Samantha Acton, who owns local home help service Domestic Angels, is the first corporate supporter of community arts venue, the Southbourne Creative Hub.
The Hub was set up by Cathy Jones to provide creative and social opportunities including for those in need of support to participate.
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| www.southbourne.net/hub |
“Samantha’s expertise in social policy and adult social care, together with her sharp business skills, are a perfect match for my experience in the fields of community participation in the arts and the role played by the arts in our health and well-being,” says Cathy.
Her involvement also allows Samantha to engage her business in activities that relate to its corporate social responsibility.
“Samantha’s contribution in this instance is not money, but her vision, knowledge and clarity of purpose to help shape The Hub’s development plans. “We are now confident of providing meaningful and effective opportunities for particular groups at The Hub, including those recovering from mental ill health, facing isolation or adults with learning disabilities,” adds Cathy.
“I’m incredibly proud that Domestic Angels has been associated with The Hub since its establishment 2 years ago,” says Samantha.
“It is a privilege to work on a project that has seen several people who originally came to The Hub for supported activities now attending some of the other classes and workshops, marking a real landmark in their journey to integrate with the wider community.”
Samantha and Cathy work with other professionals from the voluntary, public and private sectors in devising and delivering supported activities.
The Hub belongs to the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership, the Dorset Arts and Older People Network and the European Network for Intergenerational Learning. It recently carried out research on behalf of Creative Care Dorset into the availability of the arts for health
and well being in the county.
Corporate Support Membership of The Hub costs just £30 for 2013 and a monthly newsletter reports on developments. Members are able to hire the venue for training, meetings, AGMs, recruitment drives, talks and showcases, for just £15 per hour instead of £25 per hour.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Angels’ service at your fingertips
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| Mobile version of Domestic Angel's website goes live |
Southbourne-based home help service Domestic Angels are reporting a significant increase in new client enquiries online.
Analysis of the company’s website traffic reveals prospective clients are of all ages and come from across the region, but having realised the site was increasingly being accessed as a result of searches for service providers on smartphones or tablets.
Domestic Angels has now responded to this evolution by launching a mobile version of their website.
“I am really pleased that we noticed this change in customer behavior and were able to take action so promptly,” says director Samantha Acton. “It just goes to show that although we stand for old-fashioned values like hard work, honesty and taking time to do the best job we can, the modern world also has a part to play in our business.
“Life is so much easier for prospective clients if text and links fit onto the screen of a smartphone or tablet. It’s the 21st century and people do their research while they’re on the move, or when they have five minutes wherever they are,” adds Samantha.
“As service providers it is important that we respond to this, it’s a lifestyle change.”
Visit the new Domestic Angels website on a smartphone or tablet at www.domestic-angels.com or email info@domestic-angels.co.uk for further information.
As published on seekernews.co.uk
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