DNV Global Solutions On Why Outsourcing Is Good For Your Business

WHY OUTSOURCING IS GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS

With the U.K. economy going from bad to worse, recently entering into a triple dip recession, many large corporations are looking for ways to slash their budgets while maintaining high levels of productivity. Most companies are now understandably cautious about spending large sums on traditional media and print methods of advertising and are therefore turning to companies like DNV Global Solutions to conduct the sales & marketing of their products through tried and tested, cost effective methods. Outsourcing in laymen’s terms basically means handing over the reigns to a firm specialising in marketing & sales rather than keeping the project in house.

In business terms outsourcing is described as the contracting out of an internal business process to a third party organization. The practice of contracting out a business process rather than staffing it internally is a common feature in the modern economy. Often the tasks that are outsourced could be performed by the company itself, but in many cases there are financial advantages that come from outsourcing. Outsourcing can offer greater budget flexibility and control. Outsourcing lets organizations pay for only the services they need, when they need them. It also reduces the need to hire and train specialized staff, brings in fresh engineering expertise, and reduces capital and operating expenses.

We can break down outsourcing strategies into three broad categories that meet different goals:

• Efficiency – the first step in an outsourcing strategy is to achieve cost savings, typically through process efficiences.
• Enhancement – once cost savings have been realized the next stage is to achieve operational improvements related to business objectives such compliance and meeting availability expectations
• Transformation – business transformation is the end goal for an outsourcing strategy, where an outsourcing relationship is used to drive business performance improvements

With the economy continuing into a downward spiral, with no signs of coming out of recession any time soon we expect the number of companies turning to outsourcing to rise. It's no coincidence that Direct Sales has been the fastest growing industry in the world for the last 3 years. It's a recession proof industry that's going from strength to strength and here at DNV Global Solutions we're excited to be a part of that. Our personalised approach and tailor made marketing strategies have made our business model highly attractive for many blue chip corporations which is why we have an ever growing client portfolio.

Summer & Expansion at DNV Global Solutions

We are really excited to have just acquired a new client to add to our already prestigious portfolio. Our new client, the UK’s leading security company for over 50 years, ADT, is going to play a key role in us achieving our huge goals in 2013 and beyond. ADT want usto be one of their primary sources for acquiring new customers in 2013. With this new campaign comes tremendous growth opportunities for everyone involved with our new campaign as they look to Increase market share and expand representation all throughout the U.K. Our tailor made marketing strategies are what makes us unique in our approach to customer acquisition. By using a more personalised approach by greeting customers with a smile and a handshake, this gives us the edge over our competitors. 

Our goal is to quadrupole the size of our organisation in 2013 by expanding into Dundee, Edinburgh and Newcastle. Over the Summer months our sole focus is to triple the size of our Flagship office in Glasgow as we will be opening our Dundee office on June 3rd. It's vital that our office in Glasgow is left in a strong position as we will be bringing some of our top performers with us to help launch our new office. Coming into Summer,  it's the perfect time to put our expansion plans in place. Summer is the time of the year where Students are looking to gain some experience and have fun for 3 months and also where Graduates are looking to integrate themselves into the Business world. 

Our business model allows us to be able to accommodate both types of individuals. In 3 short months, between college/university breaking up for the Summer, we are able to provide individuals key skills for business success that would usually take 5 years to have the chance to learn in other businesses. For the Graduates just starting out, it can be a daunting prospect applying for jobs in the current economic climate where there aren't many companies offering Graduate positions and where many companies are looking for work experience. Our Business Development Programme is a perfect fit for Graduates looking to put the skills they learned studying into practice. It's no coincidence that Direct Sales has been the fastest growing industry in the world for the last 3 years, it's recession proof and can offer tremendous development opportunities. 

If you think you could see yourself flourishing working with DNV Global Solutions visit our website www.dnv-global-solutions.co.uk and submit your C.V. Today.

Why Choose DNV Global Solutions?

It's that time of year where Graduates and school leavers are beginning to take their first steps into the job market. In the current economic climate with the UK recently entering a triple dip recession It's become an extremely tough and competitive time especially with many companies requiring applicants to have relevant experience. It's a catch 22 for individuals just starting out as you need experience to get a job but companies won't hire without experience. At DNV Global Solutions we believe that everyone deserves the same opportunity to attain success regardless of experience/qualifications and that's why we have a non-seniority business model. Whether you are a Graduate or simply just looking to get your foot in the door, we could be the perfect fit for you. 

We have a prestigious Business Development Program. It's a 6 to 12 month programme and it breaks down into different stages of development including: team building, public speaking, recruitment, administration, client relations, and general business management. All development is based on results rather than seniority because people learn at a different pace and some are willing to work harder than others. We believe in rewarding people for their work ethic and student mentality rather than the length of time they've been with us.

Although we are a relatively young company our current client portfolio consist of Blue Chip corporations with in the Beauty & Cosmetics, Charity, Film & Media, Home Security and Tele-communications sectors. Our clients are looking to increase representation through the UK and this provides us with the opportunity to expand our business and to provide the people we work with the opportunity of travel and development.

“Our continued success relies on being able to find and nurture the next wave of talented individuals to help take our business forward” ~ Managing Director at DNV Global Solutions, James Watson.

If you're looking to get your foot in the door and are willing to put in the hard work and determination it takes to be a success, apply to DNV Global Solutions today.

DNV Global Solutions National Sales Rally 2013 Winners

On January 12^th DNV Global Solutions attended the National Sales Rally at the Royal Festival Hall in London.  It’s the Oscars of our industry, 3000 people celebrating an incredible year and recognising the individuals who performed the best in 2012.   It was a great day and an incredible chance to hear motivational and inspirational stories from the people who collected the most prestigious awards. It provided the opportunity to hear invaluable information first hand from the top people in our industry as well as having the chance to network with the award winners.

Some of the business partners we work with in Glasgow were winners on the day.   Thanks to an incredible start to her programme, quickly learning all the sales/marketing strategies and applying all her training to become one of the top people in the office in such a short space of time, Abbey Stirling was rewarded for her hard work by winning the Rising Star award.  Another winner on the day was Cameron Macleod who picked up the Top Performer award.  Cameron has been working with DNV from day 1, he’s been involved with several campaigns and has taken each new challenge head on and come out on top.  Both Abbey and Cameron are important factors in our expansion plans.   A member of our Administration staff, Briony Quinn, was also recognised for her hard work and achievements in 2012 by winning Administrator of the year.  Briony is an invaluable member of our office by making sure all the back end of the business runs smoothly.

"We’re incredibly lucky to have such ambitious and enthusiastic people working with our company and it’s due to the amazing people we work with that makes us so confident in believing we can achieve the big goals we have set for this year." ~ Managing Director, James Watson.

DNV Global Solutions' Goals for 2013

The tremendous success we experienced in our first year of business has really set the bar high and has driven us to make sure that 2013 is bigger and better!  The foundations we laid in 2012 have provided a strong business model and communication network to ensure that we continue to thrive.  We want to establish ourselves as one of the leading direct sales companies in the UK.  as well as taking on the competition we want to grow our organisation.  We have been lucky enough to develop a group of ambitious and driven individuals who are not just committed to their own personal success but are also working hard to make our goals a reality.  We’ve started the year with offices in Newcastle and Glasgow and we want to build on that.  We want to expand further throughout the UK with our main goal being to open up in Dundee by the end of the first financial quarter of this year.  We believe the Dundee office could be the Launchpad for doubling our organisation in size in the UK.  However, we aren’t satisfied with just conquering the UK market.  Our main focus for this year is to make DNV Global Solutions a truly global company.  We have targeted Australia as our first international office location and we firmly believe that we will have our first Australian office up and running by August.   Moving into the final quarter of 2013 our main goal is to have 4 established office locations in the UK and that our Australian office is thriving and ready to be the flagship for future international expansion.

Our goals are extremely big and may seem unrealistic to some given the current economic climate, however we are in a recession proof industry that is going from strength to strength and we strongly believe that with the excellent base of people we have working with DNV and the incredible Blue Chip clients we have managed to secure for our portfolio that the possibilities are endless!  We are currently working with 2 of the UK’s leading companies within Charity Fundraising and Home Security.  Our clients are continually looking to increase exposure and therefore and always supportive of any expansion plans we may have.

2013 is going to be an incredible year for many people involved with DNV Global Solutions; we can’t wait to write about our amazing achievements this time next year!

DNV Global Solutions Reflect on a Momentous Year

As it comes closer to the end of the year, here at DNV Global Solutions we wanted to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to making 2013 even better!  It’s been an incredible year for everyone involved with DNV.  Starting the year with one office in Newcastle and one client, we’ve now expanded into Scotland opening a flag ship office in Glasgow and we’ve been incredibly lucky to add 2 of the most recognised brands within Home Security and Charity Fundraising to our client portfolio.  Along the way we’ve managed to assemble a group of amazing men and women who share our passion and enthusiasm for what we do and who are working hard to help make our expansion goals a reality.  Our people are our business and our mission is to provide an abundance of learning opportunities for everyone in order to enable them to reach their full potential.

Expansions plans

Our goal for 2013 is to open an office in Dundee by the end of the first Financial Quarter.   We’re really excited about moving into an unexplored market and we believe that Dundee could prove to be the first step in making DNV one of the most successful direct Sales companies in the UK.   DNV has the potential to be a recognised business internationally and our aim is to open an office in Australia in 2014. 

Managing Director James Watson added “This year was a learning curve; we were like the rookie team moving up from the lower division into the big time.  Now we’ve found our feet I’m confident DNV will be the one to watch in 2013, it’s going to be a huge year for everyone involved!”

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  

How Apple Has Changed The Way We Work

How Apple Has Changed The Way We Work

There can be no doubt that Apple is the market leader when it comes to introducing new technology into the lucrative Telecommunications, computing and tablet markets.  Since Apple broke into the Telecommunications market with the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, established mobile manufactures quickly adapted their product line to include very similar devices to the iPhone.  It is essentially a mini computer allowing you to carry out all the functions you would on a laptop or PC but on a smaller more portable scale.  In the current world we live in where technology is ever evolving and most business men and women rarely leave their home or office without their mobile, the iPhone means that we can work on the go without the fear of missing a crucial deadline or an important email.  The iPhone 5 set a new sales record with 2 million customers pre-ordering the device on the first day proving the strong hold apple has on the marker and the desire customers have to get there hands on apples latest creation.   Managing Director of DNV James Watson shared his thoughts on the iPhone stating “ I don’t know what I did before I had an iPhone, I can’t imagine life without it as it makes carrying out everyday business tasks so simple.”

The launch of the iPad in 2010 breathed new life into the once stale tablet market inspiring many rival companies to release their own interpretation of the tablet.  Essentially a larger version of the iPhone, the iPad allowed users to carry out all the functions as the iPhone and Apple currently has 69.6% of the Global tablet market showing it’s dominance within the tablet market.  The iPad is now an essential tool for many businesses. 

Here at DNV we use the full range of Apple products from iPods in the office reception to iPhone, iPads and laptops for calling, emailing and all other daily work place activities.  We eagerly await the launch of the new iPhone 5 on September 21st along with millions of other excited Apple customers. Managing Director James Watson added "I await the arrival of my new iPhone 5 with excited anticipation, to see what new features Apple has come up with for this incredible product."  We are looking forward to the next product from Apple that will revolutionise the market place and make our day-to-day business lives easier.