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Online one-stop-shop to help firms build success ; Office supplies specialist is branching out into advice and software [Hull Daily Mail (England)](Hull Daily Mail (England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) InShort A office supplier has launched a new marketplace as it looks to offer convenience to its customers. AN ONLINE company has linked up with a Government agency to try to help businesses save time and money. Melton-based Frillo, which is an online office supply company, is offering businesses services and resources such as tax advice and insurance after joining with HMRC and Towergate Insurance. It aims to be a one-stop shop for small companies so they can concentrate on making a profit. Marketing manager Will Ferguson said the company is not stopping there and there are plans to further increase its growing range of services. He said: "Small businesses need to be able to concentrate on their primary business goals in order to be able to grow. "They are very good at taking care of most things on their profit and loss account, but overheads such as office supplies, IT and furniture are a massive distraction. "Our marketplace brings relevant suppliers to these customers so they have everything their business would need in one place and it can all be charged on one invoice, which gives them more time to concentrate on their actual business." Frillo has established itself as a one-stop supply shop for businesses and has worked with a number of suppliers to provide its customers with a range of products that are easy to order on one invoice. As well as selling office supplies, it has been working with service providers to launch offers to benefit its customers. Mr Ferguson said: "We have launched an offer with Liquid Accounts, a cloud accounting software company, which has given our customers 50 per cent off their software for three months. "We also provide links to Towergate Insurance, where customers can save money on their commercial insurance and get information about research and development tax allowances and portal tax. "We believe if we can offer more to SMEs, it will save them money and help them grow." Small businesses need to be able to concentrate on their primary business goals Will Ferguson (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |