DNV Global Solutions Attend The International Sales Rally

This past weekend Managing Director James Watson, along with competition winners Caitlin, Rania, Sean and Tegan flew out to Barcelona to attend the International Sales Rally. The trip was extremely beneficial, providing our lucky winners with the opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most inspirational and successful people in our industry.



While the main purpose of the trip was to attend the International Sales Rally we also had some down time where we were able to see some of the amazing sights that Barcelona has to offer.

“ Having the chance to attend the International Sales Rally further confirmed for me how amazing this business is and how it changes peoples lives. Getting to see some individuals picking up awards and hearing from some great speakers made a massive impact on me personally and I am extremely satisfied with our decision to bring Caitlin, Rania, Sean and Tegan to share in the experience.” ~ Managing Director James Watson

At DNV Global Solutions: No Degree? No Problem!

Following the recent announcement that 47% of Graduates are working in jobs not related to their Degree, it made us realise how much more competitive the job market has become.  At DNV Global Solutions we believe that companies are losing out on extremely talented individuals because they are over looked for not having a degree. Many businesses wont even consider applicants without a Degree, whereas at DNV we aren't prejudice.


“I believe there are a lot of extremely talented individuals working with DNV who wouldn't have even been considered by other companies because of a lack of Degree or experience on their CV.  I often find that the people who are just looking for an opportunity to get their foot in the door, make up for their lack of experience by bringing a great passion and enthusiasm which has seen many of them blossom into key players in our offices.” ~ Managing Director James Watson



With the New Year fast approaching, a time where many are considering their options and are looking to change careers, we are excited to have the opportunity to find the next wave of talented individuals to help take our business forward and hit our expansion plans for 2014.

It's Competition Time At DNV Global Solutions

At DNV Global Solutions we have the firm belief that people should be rewarded adequately for consistently performing to a high standard. We know competition can bring out the best in people, having something to aim for and a goal in sight can act as a motivation for people to go that extra mile in order to attain greater results. As an incentive, in the run up to Christmas, we are running a massive competition for the four top performers to win a trip to Barcelona.

"The competition to attend the awards ceremony in Barcelona is my way of thanking the incredible people we work with. Competition definitely brings out the best in people which has been proven as we've had record breaking weeks back to back since the competition was announced." ~ Managing Director James Watson.

The lucky winners will accompany Managing Director, James Watson, when he flies out to Barcelona to attend the International Sales Rally in Spain. The rally will be taking place on December 14^th and the winners will have the opportunity to see and hear from some of our industries top performers. The trip wont be all business though as we will be taking in the sights of Barcelona, making sure to visit some of the main tourist attractions.

Make sure to check back to see who the lucky winners are and for pictures of the trip.

DNV Global Solutions On "The Happiness Advantage"

At DNV Global Solutions we pride ourselves on being able to offer a fun and lively work environment. The type of industry we are in means it is crucial that everyone we work with is positive and happy and can fulfil their full potential each day ensuring that we get the best results for our clients. A genuine smile goes a long way when interacting with customers and having someone enthusiastically promoting the products for our clients is exactly what we need. For that reason we put a lot of emphasis on creating a “feel good factor” in our offices. 

"I very much believe in the philosophy that if someone if happy then they will perform better, it's only natural. While meeting targets and ensuring our clients are satisfied with the service we provide is my main objective as a business owner, I like to think that everyone that works with DNV Global Solutions appreciate the effort myself and my business partners put in to make our business a nurturing and welcoming working environment ensuring their individual happiness and for that reason allowing them to prosper both personally and professionally helping DNV Global Solutions to achieve the massive expansion goals we have.” ~ Managing Director James Watson.

DNV Global Solutions: Giving Back

Rainbow Valley was inspired by the vision of Johanna MacVicar, who in 1994, at age 16 years was diagnosed with Leukaemia. After an 11 year battle, Johanna sadly lost her fight against the illness. Johanna’s mother, Angela, together with family & friends created the charitable organisation Rainbow Valley, to bring Johanna’s dream to fruition. The goal for Rainbow Valley is to raise £1 million over the next two years to allow for the construction of the Rainbow Valley facility, which will benefit everyone affected by cancer.

In order to contribute to the Fundraising, James Watson Managing Director at DNV Global Solutions, took part in the Trossachs 10k, coming in at number 57. The event raised £4350 in total for Rainbow Valley. The next challenge he will be taking up Is to climb Ben Nevis, the event is planned for next year on June 15^th.

“I am extremely fortunate for all that I have both personally and professionally and I feel that it's time to start giving back. I've never been involved with any Charity before and I feel that Rainbow Valley is the perfect cause. I am a fitness fanatic and I my goal is to use my passion to raise a lot for money over the coming years by taking part in physical challenges.” ~ James Watson, Managing Director.

The Charity will be hosting it's annual Rainbow Valley Ball which will be taking place at the Thistle hotel, in Glasgow, on the 16^th November. Below is the link to the Rainbow Valley website where you can find out more information on the charity and how you can help them achieve their goal of raising £1m by 2015.

http://www.rainbowvalley.org.uk/

DNV Global Solutions Countdown to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014

It's officially one year today until the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. With the news last week that the London Olympics boosted the UK economy by £9.9 billion we were keen to find out what sort of impact is predicted by Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. According to the office “Glasgow2014” website, business opportunities worth more than £50 million are expected to be generated over the next six months. From the construction to catering sectors, businesses across Scotland are already feeling the benefits, winning contracts resulting from the Games. Spending on construction and refurbishment of Games venues and the Athletes’ village has provided around 1,000 jobs per year. In the current economic climate where unemployment is such a prominent problem in society, an event which can provide employment opportunities on such a large scale is always welcome.

It's not only the job market which is being boosted by the games, Glasgow, specifically the East End, is undergoing a major transformation. 64 hectares of derelict or contaminated land has been regenerated since 2009, with 1,500 new homes built and planned for a new community. 400 jobs for long-term unemployed have been committed through community benefit clauses.

According to the official “Glasgow2014” website “85% of Glaswegians already believe the Games will have a positive impact on their city” Glasgow already has a tourist industry of approximately 2 million visitors each year and Glasgow 2014 will showcase the city to a global TV audience of 1.5 billion which can only be a good thing.  





Here at DNV Global Solutions we await the games with great anticipation and excitement and hope there will be many Scottish athletes that create their own bit of history on home soil. 

DNV Global Solutions Growth in 2013

Due to the tremendous success we have experienced in the first half of 2013, exceeding company and client expectations, we have just acquired one of the UK's leading Tele-communications providers to our portfolio.  They provide phone and broadband services to businesses and consumers in the United Kingdom, they have recently branched into the Digital TV market and they want DNV Global Solutions to help them increase their market share throughout Scotland. Our tailor made marketing campaigns are what makes DNV an attractive outsourcing prospect for many industry leaders. Our personalised approach of greeting customers with a smile and a handshake is what sets us apart from our competitors. Our business model isn't dependent on place or product and can easily be adapted to suit specific client needs. We believe the acquisition of our new client is the catalyst to meeting our expansion plans for the rest of the year. With this new client we will be conducting our sales and marketing campaign through Events based sales in pre-booked events throughout Scotland including: Corporate Events, In-Store promotions, Trade shows etc. It's a new platform for us and we are excited about branching into a new area. 

Our goals is to expand our business into other UK markets in early 2014 then taking DNV international moving into Australia in the last Financial Quarter. They are big goals, especially in the current economic climate where the idea of expanding so rapidly may seem ludicrous, however we fully believe that with the incredible team we have and the amazing client portfolio at our disposal the opportunities for personal and profession growth are limitless.  As our motto says, we are first and foremost a development business and our main goal is to provide everyone with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.  

"Managing a company like DNV where everyone is judged on individual merit, and provided with the same opportunity regardless of experience or qualifications is extremely satisfying.  Every day is different and proposes new challenges and obstacles to overcome.  The harder the fight, the greater the victory and I am confident we will meet our goals"