Page 16 • The HERALD • 20th November 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS Christmas Dinner Done Right If there’s one meal in the year that just has to be spot on, it’s Christmas dinner. So don’t leave it to chance, or the haphazardness of the supermarket – this year get the very best turkey from Sargents Butchers in Dibden Purlieu. Sargents Butchers’ turkeys are all of exceptional quality, with each one hand prepared with care and attention so you bene t from over forty years of combined experience. e Sargents Butchers’ team are also on hand so you can take advantage of a few tips and tricks; such as how to best cook your bird for the nest results. And what if you fancy something di erent to turkey? Well, Sargents Butchers o er a wide range of other meats to make the big day special, such as lamb, beef, pork, game, and even locally sourced venison, direct from Exbury. And don’t forget the stu ng, stu ng mix, cranberry sauce, pigs in blankets, and a whole host of other sauces and extras to make the day go with a bang. So, make this year’s Christmas dinner one to remember, for all the right reasons (not just Granny having too many sherries). e Christmas order book is now open, so make sure you place your order by the 10th December to avoid disappointment. Sargents Butchers can be found in Merriemeade Parade, Dibden Purlieu, with plenty of free parking outside. Is Your Business Leaking £2,000 Per Month? by David Ward, Business Automation Specialist Most local businesses aren’t struggling with sales - they’re struggling with invisible pro t leaks. Missed calls while you’re working. Duplicated admin eating 12+ hours weekly. Forgotten follow-ups are losing you £500+ jobs. After assessing dozens of local companies, I’ve found the same pattern: service businesses lose £1,500 to £2,500 per month to preventable ine ciencies. e four silent pro t killers: Time drain. 12-15 hours weekly on calls, quotes, and admin. at’s £14,400- £18,000 of your time annually. Missed opportunities. 30-40% of calls go unanswered while you’re working. Each one could be a £500+ job. Costly errors. Wrong quotes, double bookings, missed appointments. Industry average: 2-5% of revenue lost. No-show waste. 15% average no-show rate costs prep time, travel, materials, and blocked calendar slots. Modern automation (AI assistants, smart booking, instant quotes) plugs these leaks without hiring sta . On average, over 3-4 months, a servicebased business can now enjoy reducing to 45-hour weeks instead of 60, and saving £1700/month, just by implementing smart systems. Want to see where your business is losing time and pro t? Book your free 20-minute Discovery Call today. Contact Dave at PFMR on: 07458 255561. PFMR - Profit Through Innovation. David Ward, PFMR Order the very best Christmas Turkey from Sargents Butchers
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