Client profiles
Enjoy some interesting and informative stories from our client businesses. Case studies and newsletters can be downloaded here.
DO YOU HAVE THE VULNERABILITY THAT COULD DESTROY YOUR BUSINESS?
Bob Stokes and the First Watch team protect your organisation from cyber-crime. And if you don’t think you’re at risk, just read this.
Bob’s background in automation engineering lead him to found Combined Technologies Ltd, parent company to First Watch Ltd, nearly two decades ago. Over time he’s witnessed the marriage of OT (operational technology producing goods and services) and IT. He’s also seen many failures in this area, caused by the two systems not functioning in the same secure environment. As OT and IT integration ramp up, the chinks in a business’s armour grow, particularly for manufacturers and infrastructure providers.
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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER GETS A LUCKY BREAK
When Nick Wilson graduated from law school with a shiny new LLB, the last thing he wanted to do was law.
Instead he created a new business and career around his interest in beer. Many have dreamed of making such a move. Nick had the grit to do it, and now he gets to do what he loves every day - like other business owners that have the courage to back themselves.
Since 2016 the business has grown from one Beercycle to a fleet of four, located in Auckland and Christchurch. His customers aren’t tied to one location, instead they get to experience multiple bars that move under their own steam.
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when off the shelf wont do
In May 2007 Paul Duff opened Body Mods with a clear vision to cater for the growing demand for specialised metal fabrication from classic vehicle enthusiasts. Owners of classic vehicles are very particular. 'This isn't just a shed full of old cars'. says Paul. 'Collectable classic vehicles are a big investment and the values do get seriously up there. As a consequence, standards have to very high'. From the outset, Body Mods had a simple philosophy. Do it once and do it well.
Whether you are restoring a 1922 Hispano-Suiza or a treasured 68 Monaro, often there are no off-the-shelf solutions.
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frank has your back
A simple multi plug was thought to have started the fire which swept through Waikato Apparelmaster, a Te Rapa based dry-cleaning and laundry business just three years ago.
Rae & Warren from Apparelmaster Waikato were called on a winter’s evening by their security service who thought there was an intruder in the premises.
When they got to the scene, they were joined by seven fire crews from Hamilton & Ngaruawahia and although the blaze was out in no time, their building, plant and machinery was gutted and their future, uncertain.
Research conducted by loss and risk management expert Prof. Allan Manning shows that 50% of businesses fail within two years of a major catastrophe, even when the business is insured. Fortunately for Rae & Warren the business was insured, through Frank Risk Management.
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