The online service called ‘the cloud’ will be free to Hitachi-appointed brokers.
The service, which will be available from Hitachi Capital’s dedicated Broker portal, will include the following:
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- Reduced rates for vehicles for Brokers (on fixed rate hire purchase)
- Virtual switchboard – discounted access to a professional receptionist to take calls and relay messages when you’re in meetings, travelling, or on the beach.
- Enhanced listing on the Asset Finance 500 website.
- PR support – A PR guide on how to engage your business with the local press, including access to press releases templates and market research that can be tailored to the business, local media lists and a dedicated helpdesk number.
- An exclusive FCA authorisation scheme for dealers, through a joint offering by Product Partnerships and AFS Compliance
- HR Process flows and sample letters for a number of HR related ‘issues’.
- Benefit from Hitachi buying power at Office Depot.
- Commission on activated Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance customers.
- A dedicated email address for unlimited balloon CAP enquiries.
- An Employee Assistance Line – free access to counsellors for Brokers and their employees for a range of personal and financial advice and support.
- Free travel counsellor service.
Andy Taylor, head of broker sales at Hitachi Capital Business Finance said: "Working with our broker network, we appreciate the additional support that’s needed to run a SME business. We want to share the benefits we have of being a large organisation with our broker network and truly make them feel part of our business."
