Simon’s Bus is celebrating after winning a Swift Award.
The award given in January 2010 recognises
Simon’s Bus and their excellence in delivering
swift, efficient, hassle free and good value service.
Simon’s Bus General Manager, Helen Holder, said
“it’s always good to be recognised for what you do.
We believe we do a good job
but awards like this confirm that others think so as well.”
Helen is pictured (right) with Simon’s Bus Operation’s Manager, Darrell Tyson, and the Swift Award. (Picture – Matthew Holder)
MEETING: Local business people Dave Cuthbert, Helen Holder, David Barnes, Phillip Cooksley and Simon Holder in Cafe Coppa. Picture by Martin Dalton.
THE Essex Federation of Small Businesses has hailed a new networking group a success, after more than 22 different businesses attended the first meeting at Cafe Coppa in Wickford.
Chairman of the South Essex Branch of the FSB, David Barnes, explained on Monday how evidence suggested that effective networking can bring big benefits for businesses.
He said: “This first meeting was a big success and one we hope will grow as it gets more support from businesses in Basildon, Billericay and Wickford.
“We are grateful for the support of Cafe Coppa which means that there is no charge for businesses wishing to attend, making it an even better deal for business owners who come to the meetings.
“Essex FSB’s Keep Trade Local campaign encourages businesses to work together for mutual benefit and this networking group helps promote that objective.”
The format of the meeting is informal, allowing people to promote their business, share useful tips, ideas and websites over a coffee.
The group’s next meeting will be between 7.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday, December 9.
More details about the networking group and booking details can be found at www.fsb.org.uk/essex/events
BASILDON, WICKFORD & BILLERICAY
YELLOW ADVERTISER
16 July 2009
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A WICKFORD bus driver is hoping his new business venture will have customers rolling in.
Simon Holder has spent thousands of pounds kitting out his party bus to tempt groups of up to 16 to travel in comfort and style to airports, sporting events, nightclubs and days out.
Simon, who has 20 years experience in the business, has founded Simon’s Bus with his wife Helen.
They have equipped a mini-bus with a plasma TV screen, DVD player, disco lights, tinted windows, a sound system and satellite navigation.
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A HUSBAND and wife team dedicated to the sunny side of public transport have become the first members of the Basildon Chamber of Commerce. Husband and wife team Simon and Helen Holder run Simon's Bus, a Wickford-based minibus operation. The pair were one of more than 190 business people who put their business cards into a pot for the prize draw. Helen said: "We'd discovered the benefits of being chamber members by talking to people at the event, so it was a great thrill when our card was the one drawn. We get a year's membership for free."
Simon's Bus hit the headlines in May when Simon and Helen launched their special late-night service, dedicated to getting vulnerable women and young people home after a night's clubbing. Helen said: "A service like ours can do a lot of good on the streets. We set youngsters down on their own doorstep, so we're particularly reassuring for parents." Denise Rossiter, of the Essex Chamber, said: "Simon's Bus is obviously a delightful and innovative Firm, and we're very pleased to have them aboard as our first Basildon member."
