LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE RETURNING TO BT

- The Country Garage form major part of new BT Business advertising campaign

Leading local car dealership, The Country Garage is one of many companies driven by the challenging economic climate to more closely scrutinize its outgoings and change suppliers to make cost and efficiency savings.

The company has recently changed its ICT supplier and so convinced is it of the benefits of its decision that it has agreed to participate in a new BT advertising campaign. Along with other local companies including Belfast based Todd Architects and northwest based Cable & Accessories, The Country Garage Managing Director James Walker, will appear in the campaign which will highlight the reasons why companies like his are switching supplier.

Commenting James Walker said: 'Every business needs to consider its outgoings to ensure that it is getting best value for money in order that it can remain competitive. But coming back to BT has brought much more than cost savings. What really set BT apart from its competitors was the overall package of competitive rates and an unmatched after sales service. Customer service is hugely important to us as we don't want to have to worry about our business systems, with BT we have total confidence in the service we are receiving,' said Mr Walker.

Colm O'Neill, Managing Director, BT Business said that it is crucial that SMEs, which are the bedrock of the Northern Ireland economy, are offered support: 'At a time when things are tough for businesses and all budgets are under major scrutiny, BT offers combined savings across cost and time both of which are crucial to the success of any company. Our cost saving initiatives partnered with excellent customer service ensures that businesses receive a complete solution to their ICT requirements. In particular, we appreciate that time is money and businesses simply do not have the time or resources to queue on automated telephone systems and be passed from pillar to post. For that reason we have dedicated Customer Account Managers. Customers deserve to be looked after and this is an absolute priority at BT.'