Thursday February 18 2010. Optimism from Callidus

Iain Cooper our Managing Director, has this to say about our business: 'We are delighted to announce that we have started 2010 in great shape and hugely optimistic about how we will embrace and tackle the challenges of our market this year.

'Can't say that the 'here and now' isn't a tough place to be and like most businesses - in or out of our sector, the need for change, getting leaner - while still delivering our best for our clients, are all key focus areas for us.

'We are very fortunate to have a client list who have managed to maintain strong performance in very tough conditions, and we have created some very interesting opportunities from our new business efforts - especially within our international, interim and consultancy areas.

'These successes have confirmed for us that our current investments in our own technology and systems, marketing and people development are precisely the right course of action as we pursue our ambitious plans for 2010.'

Friday February 12 2010. Callidus Consulting make a donation to Hemihelp

Callidus Consulting have made a donation to the charity Hemihelp, a UK based charity for people with hemiplegia and their families.

Jenny Jones (our Finance Manager's cousin), is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Hemihelp - a neurological condition that weakens one side of the body, and affects up to one child in a thousand.

If you would like to donate to the Hemihelp charity whilst spurring Jenny on for her 26 mile challenge, please do visit her sponsorship page Jenny Jones.

Friday January 15 2010. Copart to acquire Bristol-based D Hales Limited

Copart UK Ltd is delighted to announce that they have agreed to acquire D Hales Limited, the Bristol-based vehicle salvage disposal company with five auction/breaking facilities in Bristol, Bedford, Colchester, Gainsborough and Luton.

Copart UK Managing Director Nigel Paget commented: "The purchase of D Hales Limited is fantastic news and demonstrates Copart's continuing investment within the UK. It enables us to expand our presence by building further our national footprint and adding much needed capacity, cementing our national network in support of our current and expected business growth. This acquisition also adds to Copart's efficencies, reducing transportation costs and further reducing our carbon footprint."

Monday January 4 2010. New Year at Callidus

The Callidus team are now back in the office and working hard to answer your emails and messages, we hope 2010 is the start of an exciting and successful decade for all our clients and candidates.

Tuesday November 3 2009. Fleets reassured by BVRLA

Following some high-profile reductions by finance providers in the broker market, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association BVRLA, is moving towards reassuring fleets that the market is not about to disappear.

Members of the BVRLA's leasing broker committee say they remain committed, despite Lex Autolease' decision earlier this year to reduce its broker business, and more latterly, the closure of Lombard Vehicle Finance' broker operation.

Jo Elms, Brand Director at LeasePlan's Network small business division commented: "Introducer-based business is a key part of our product mix. We intent to significantly grow our volumes in this area in 2010, but we will use fewer brokers and will deliver higher levels of customer service."

Head of SME divisions at Arval, Mike Curtis, has echoed this view saying: "We are keen to support brokers who offer a relationship-based approach with their customers and provide efficient back-office processing and strong risk management."

Friday October 30 2009. Copart integrate with Dealer Services Corporation

Leading online vehicle auction company Copart, Inc. have integrated with a leading used-car financing company Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), giving their members access to more purchasing power and simplifying the financing process.

Copart's website allows members to select and pay for vehicles using their DSC account - and provides a link for members to create a DSC account even if they dont have one.

Copart sells a wide-range of vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, fleet operators, dealerships, finance companies and the general public. Jay Adair (President) comments: "Copart is always finding new ways to streamline the process for our members, so they can find the vehicles they need in our vast inventory of more than 50,000 vehicles each day and purchase them quickly and easily. By allowing our members direct access to DSC, we are simplifying the process for them so they can maximize their purchasing power."

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