Monthly Archives: October 2009

Celebrations coincide…

Posted on October 23, 2009 by foxysteph

Just like buses, off we go on our travels then two of them turn up at once. No not buses… keep up in the back. I am talking about female friendly businesses I know and like who are both celebrating … Continue reading →

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Record complaints in UK car dealerships

Posted on October 21, 2009 by foxysteph

I picked up a great foxy tip from a lady driver I met this morning at a Business Link ‘Access to Finance’ seminar in Burgess Hill this morning. She told me how she had been able to prove that she … Continue reading →

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Royal Mail marketing promotion gets stuck in Sussex post

Posted on October 20, 2009 by foxysteph

In my spare time I enjoy a role as a Committee member of the Sussex branch of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM Sussex). After a mad rush to recruit attendance for next weeks event near Gatwick, we find that … Continue reading →

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Get your car checked before winter sets in

Posted on October 14, 2009 by foxysteph

I have just returned from a business lunch where one of the women had to leave early because she had booked her taxi in advance, after her car hadn’t started this morning. This reminded me of FOXY’s latest top ten … Continue reading →

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Female friendly garage news from Woodley near Reading

Posted on October 9, 2009 by foxysteph

One way that garages show their quality, customer service and female friendly credentials is when they go out of their way to keep women drivers informed and safer on the roads in future. Unsurprisingly, what women like is to be … Continue reading →

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Bishop Auckland garage gets female friendly vote

Posted on October 9, 2009 by foxysteph

Many garage websites show photos of the exterior of their garage and let’s face it, few are memorable for that reason . Yet a photo, so they say, speaks a thousand words… which is why the one from Auckside Garage … Continue reading →

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How to tell if a garage is REALLY female friendly?

Posted on October 8, 2009 by foxysteph

To be genuinely female friendly in my book any garage, dealer or dealership has to be one of the very best there are and be able to prove this to discerning foxy ladies in their area. It’s all too easy … Continue reading →

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Awardwinning female friendly garage in Oxford

Posted on October 8, 2009 by foxysteph

One of the great things about what we do is to identify and promote the best and female friendly UK garages based on their commitment to quality and ahead of other local businesses in their area. So we keep our … Continue reading →

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Female friendly garage in Eastbourne opens new car dealership

Posted on October 8, 2009 by foxysteph

When many dealerships are struggling to sell new and used cars it’s great to read of a motor industry success story in Sussex which seems to be bucking the industry trend. Sterling Automotive is an approved MG and Rover service … Continue reading →

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Better garage competition winners

Posted on October 5, 2009 by foxysteph

One of the ways we approve a female friendly garage business (other than our ATA, BSI and OFT Stage 2 preferences) is to monitor quality standards and a commitment to customer service through leading trade awards and competitions, especially when … Continue reading →

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