Please be aware

Since we started back in 2001, a number of other companies have sprung up around the country after having seen how successful our operation is. They tend to be individuals or small groups of lads operating on a part-time basis from their home, in and around their home town, doing the odd job here and there. They will of course be cheaper on most occasions, not having the overheads we incur maintaining offices and staff to support our nationwide operation, but as with everything in life “You get what you pay for.”

VAT free? Don’t fall for the VAT free price promise. As you know, there is a special tax in the UK, almost every business has to pay. This tax is called VAT (value added tax). There is a law in Britain, which makes it obligatory to register for VAT if your business has a turnover of more than £70,000 of taxable sales. More info on the VAT Free Trap

Website With the dominance of the internet these days, it is incredibly easy and cheap to set up a website and with some glossy pictures and some well worded copy (often hijacked from our site). It can give the impression of a professional business.

Do they seem professional? Ask them to send you their quote to you in writing, giving you the time to consider what you are paying for and with whom you are dealing.

Are they easy to get hold of? If they are operating from a mobile phone they are unlikely to have an office and therefore little structure to their business. Are they professionals? Will they get your booking right?

Are they a national company? If they seem like a small operation how can they guarantee that they can provide a butler on the day of your event? If ‘Phil’ your butler breaks his ankle the day before your booking, who will replace him?

Do they take payment up front? If they operate on a cash on the night basis you can be sure they are a small outfit. There is a good chance they will spoil the occasion by messing up your booking, or cancelling on you at the last moment.

Can you pay over the phone with a credit or debit card? If you can pay by credit or debit card then your bank can recover your money should the company not provide your butler on the night. This is a condition imposed by banks upon any company that takes card payments over the telephone.

Do they have Insurance?!!! Is it worth saving a few pounds when you are organising an important occasion? Or it is worth spending a little extra and getting the right service?

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