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Cookridge Carpets

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4. Introduction to the organisation 4.1 Cookridge Carpets LTD is a large carpet, soft furnishings and bed dealership in Southampton. It is a limited company and has been trading since 2007. It was set up by two brothers: Peter Cookridge and John Cookridge. 4.2 The business has grown steadily since it has been established in 2007. In February 2010 Cookridge Carpets was asked by Memo Beds to become the main dealership for Southampton. 4.3 The business employs 20 members of staff: 9 direct sales staff, 3 internet sales staff, 2 cleaners, 2 delivery drivers, 1 accessories salesperson, and 3 part-time staff in the small accounts department. See appendix 1 for the organisational chart. 4.4 The company has a flat structure, which …show more content…

The Information should not be passed to other people. Cookridge Carpets Ltd must comply with the Act or risk heavy penalties if data is found to be misused and/or stolen. 4.9.5 Late Payment Law of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 came into force on the first of November 1998. It has since been amended to bring it into line with a recent European directive (2000/35/EC). Late Payment Legislation in the UK means that Cookridge Carpets Ltd is allowed to charge interest where a customer is late in paying their invoices, but also need to ensure that it does not delay payments to suppliers beyond acceptable periods.. This has the potential to be an important part of your debt collection process. 4.9.6 Health and Safety Legislation. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, also referred to as HASAW or HSW, is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom , duties of the employers and responsibility of employees. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other principles, policies and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment, including having nominated and trained first aiders. 4.10 Cookridge Carpets Ltd –Key External Stakeholders. A party such as a customer, supplier, or lender that influences and is influenced by Cookridge Carpets Ltd, but it is not a member of the organisation. 4.10.1 Customers- Cookridge Carpets Ltd

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