A new record

  

We are not even through September and yet we have beaten some of our records already. It has been extremely busy period for all of the TBR departments and it is definitely paying off. We were thrilled that TBR Scotland managed more jobs in one day than has never been achieved before. On top of that our corporate team had their busiest week ever too. Well done team TBR!

It has not been all work and no play as we got to attend the Inspiring City Awards 2014 in the Radisson Blu in Glasgow. Our managing Director Craig chambers was nominated for the award of “Outstanding Contribution by a young business leader”. Unfortunately he did not win but a great night was had by the team who went. Pictures from the awards night can been seen on our Facebook page, so go have a look and see how we scrub up for a black tie event.

Outstanding Contribution by a young business leader

The night of the Inspiring City Awards 2014 is here and there is a great atmosphere in the office as everyone is getting ready for the black tie event.  The Inspiring City Awards are aimed at recognising those truly remarkable individuals, businesses and organisations that consistently go the extra mile to ensure Glasgow continues to flourish.   

Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson, who is also chairman of the Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “The nominations recognise those who are working to make a difference at every level – from inspiring action geared at improving their local communities to enhancing the city’s reputation on a global scale.”

We are all really excited about our Managing Director Craig being nominated for the “Outstanding Contribution by a young business leader” as it not only shows the work he has achieved but also the work of all the TBR as a team.

We have booked a table for the event so will be taking lots of pictures and tweeting, so follow us on @tbrglobal.  There may be some sore heads in the office tomorrow but it will all be worth it.  Wish us luck!

How far would you go for your clients??

Last week, Andrés Gomis, Account Manager in Spain, attended a client meeting in his homeland.

As well as presenting to his clients on the benefits of TBR and training them on our system, he took TBR branding and Corporate identity to a new level by baking a traditional tuna pie for the team.

Everyone was glad Andres didn’t go too far and use purple colouring to represent our global brand.

TBR's Online System

TBR has created the latest technology for ground transportation services, making us the global leader that we are today and strive to maintain. Utilising our latest manifest management software we plan every job and incorporate specific details; operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TBR’s online system has various features that make us a step beyond the rest:

A 14 stage automated Quality Control procedure on every booking processed through the system, implemented by a specialised control team based at the TBR headquarters or at on site Events, operating 24/7.

Access online, with secure login, available 24/7. Clients can log on and access their account details; staff can log on and access online content and specialised software to aid in their daily tasks.

Access to complete booking information with driver details worldwide.

Live global job progress, e.g. real-time updates when drivers are on-site, passengers on-board and dropped. Ensuring efficiency is maintained throughout the entire booking and transportation process.

Access to complete job and invoice history for Management Reporting, at the click of a button.

Smartphone friendly communication, which is ideal for Roadshow and event bookers.

2 hour Fixed Base Operator (FBO) check to re-confirm scheduled departure/arrival times and all other details of private jets. This allows for efficiency of the TBR driver and the passenger; if delays occur the TBR team will be well informed due to the online system and will be ready for pick up when the private jet is due.

Customer Profiling, logged onto our system to provide tailored and efficient service to high net worth clients.

Customised Event Software, specifically designed to read excel spreadsheet bookings.

Day in the life of a Quality Control Manager

TBR is obsessed with quality and control, therefore our control system has the most up to date technology with the most accurate movements of our drivers and locations. It is the job of a quality control manager to manage live jobs and ensure quality is delivered 24/7 around the world.

The Quality Control Manager uses the TBR system to maintain a tight schedule, with the most current information on passenger requirements, updates or changes. TBR drivers will be kept up to date, on the road, with these records and confirm their latest update back at HQ where the controller works in correlation with TBR’s core values to maintain this extremely efficient system.



On a daily basis the TBR system will show the activity of all bookings worldwide. The system is colour coded to highlight the status of a job from beginning to end;

• When any job around the world is about to take place it will automatically jump to the top of the control board and The Quality Control Manager takes immediate action to phone the driver one hour before the transfer, running through a list of pre set questions to ensure the driver has everything that is needed for the job to run efficiently. 

• The Quality Control Manager will check the driver has the most recent job sheet, confirming the most relevant information about the job; both HQ’s and the driver’s job number should be identical meaning they both have the most recent update. 

• If any anomalies arise when the questions are being answered by the driver, it is The Quality Control Manager’s duty to rectify the issue and get the job running smoothly again, ensuring the drivers are on time and update any unforeseen changes such as delays in flights, traffic delays, cancellations or time changes. 

• The work of a Quality Control Manager does not stop there; they will continue to monitor the job right through until the passenger is dropped at the final destination.

• Automated timed alerts to prompt:
• Supplier to accept job
• Drivers details
• Clients complete itinerary
• 2 hour FBO check (private jet)
• One hour driver check 
• Fifteen minute on-site
• P.O.B (Passenger on Board)
• Passenger dropped

Day in the life of an Account Manager...

TBR is a global company with global clients, therefore we need employees who can travel to meet with clients, build relationships and create new ones. An account manager is responsible for this vital role that keeps TBR competitive and reputable worldwide.

There is no average day for an Account Manager; we have to be ready to take a flight when and where the client needs us to be.” Carmen Alvarez (TBR Account Manager)

TBR account managers are based at TBR HQ in Glasgow, however they travel a lot of the time within Europe, meeting with clients and potential clients throughout the continent. The account managers based in the Glasgow office are both from major European cities with English being one of the many languages that they speak; therefore they will use their multilingual skills to communicate with clients and suppliers in their home countries.

The account managers will schedule a variety of meetings each time she goes travelling to meet clients, with the priority of creating a lasting relationship providing the best possible service. The customer is our top priority therefore we want to prove that our values resonate throughout all aspects of the organisation.

New contacts are created around the world by networking; establishing ourselves in a new country or city by creating relationships with new clients and suppliers. A lot of these new relationships will be through connections with existing clients. Each month the Account Managers will build a bank of potential clients in specific areas such as Medical/ Pharmaceuticals, Events, Corporate Travel, Financial Roadshows and VIP Transportation. She will get in touch with companies who require our type of solution and set up meetings to build the foundation of what will hopefully be a long lasting relationship with TBR.

TBR Account Managers are focussed on the human interaction of a relationship, meaning that the work they do is extremely flexible and they must be able to get on a plane and be in a different city the next day.

Major Event Preparation

TBR has managed various events; from small local events to high profile global events. A very strong and reputable Events team at TBR are always prepared for large corporate events such as the Music Awards, Corporate & Medical Conferences as well as a provider to Corporate Sporting Sponsors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major Events need major planning:

TBR’s specialist team need to be well prepared for an event from the outset and begin organising many months in advance; depending on the size, scale, importance and location. Major sporting events sponsorships need an average of 10 months for the various levels of preparation.

TBR want to ensure they are fully equipped and deliver a consistent high quality of service to the client; the only way to ensure this is major preparation, training and selection of suppliers and drivers.



A major event requires a full scale planning process which can take up to a year before the event with various aspects to be coordinated:

 

• Affiliate manager has a lot of involvement in the preparation for the major event.

 

• Dealing with the suppliers in the city of the event. Getting the driver packs ready for the suppliers to ensure they have their drivers highly trained to TBR standards.

• After a month of preparation, the Affiliate Manager will do a site visit to the city of the major event; with the priority being to visit the supplier.

• The supplier will be checked and the drivers will be evaluated; in terms of quality, pricing, training and overall standards. All which should match or exceed TBR.

• Until the event is live, the supplier will be tested periodically with our existing clients’ general transfers.

 

 

 

All of this preparation occurs even before the events team at TBR know if the job has been secured. Therefore all this preparation is in anticipation as TBR maintains the value of being Proactive not Reactive!

 

 

 

 

 

How can TBR represent your brand?

• Previous Client Portfolio
• Unrivalled Quality Control
• Development on Feedback
• Experienced Staff
• High Quality Staff and Driver Training
• Branding Options

TBR never loses sight of that fact, and constantly strives to ensure our working practices and values reflect those of our clients. We will work in partnership with you on your event, ensuring a successful and memorable brand experience is delivered in tandem with our expert logistics.

Previous Client Portfolio:

TBR was established in 1999 and since then, has been involved with various different sectors for the transportation of clients and executives within these industries, including; Financial Roadshows, Major Sporting Events, Medical/ Pharmaceuticals, Corporate Travel, Financial and VIP Transportation. TBR works alongside an influential selection of clients; London 2012 Olympics, UEFA Champions League sponsors, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas and MTV Europe Music Awards.

Therefore TBR has a very strong client portfolio, gaining a diverse background of experience with high numbers of transfers with high profile clients; meeting high demands with efficiency and professionalism.


Unrivalled Quality Control:

TBR have obsession for quality control.
Through bespoke chauffeur management software and industry specific staff, TBR perform 14 quality control checks on every client chauffeur bookings. Our dedication to quality flows throughout the company, and due to a unique combination of quality control programmes, innovation, dedication and passion, we have raised the chauffeuring industry standard globally.


Development on Feedback:
TBR produce a feedback report, detailing all feedback from the client and TBR staff from during the event and the comments after the event. Both positive and negative feedback is vital for TBR to progress and make each event stronger and more efficient.

All aspects of the feedback are very important to TBR as it is analysed to improve our service levels to clients, supplier relations and invoice reconcilement. To develop a better understanding of current and potential clients we must understand their perspective.

Experienced Staff:

We recognise that our employees are the essence of TBR; we encourage an open forum and ensure that every employee is an integral part of the control process. The TBR Events Team will integrate with our client’s existing staff to ensure the seamless management of the event continues from the first proposal to the final reconcilement.

TBR can offer a full range of experienced staff from up to 6 months before the event:

• Project Manager
• Event Manager
• Transport Manager
• On Site Coordinators 
• Airport Greeters 
• Hostess(es)

Branding Options:

In addition to the TBR standard ground transportation service, we also offer various branding options which large corporate firms are likely to use. The branding service is especially for large high profile events where sponsors are using TBR to chauffer their clients or executives.

TBR offer various branding additions:

• Branded paging cards and departure notices.
• Event specific passenger SMS updates
• Vehicle decals
• Branded Accessories (water bottles etc)

History of TBR Global - Where it all began...

It all began in 1991 where one car was bought to cater for Weddings and Funerals; shortly after this, Charlton Chauffeur Drive was founded which deals with the Scottish Chauffeur business; mainly Glasgow and Edinburgh. TBR was later established in Glasgow in 1999 where a mission was envisaged, a standard was set and a team was established. 

“What drives me is the constant need to improve, get better and expand. I have no interest in standing still.” – Michael O’Hare (CEO)

• TBR’s passion and drive for quality was first established when we provided ground transportation for London Banks, with a focus in Financial Roadshows. A very high quality was set and gave TBR the background to set the company up for where it is today.
• Combined local attention to detail with global logistics support, TBR is strategically placed to service the most complicated and demanding projects. 
• TBR have an obsession with quality and continue to innovate, listen and respond. 

“It’s part of my DNA; just have to keep moving forward.” – Michael O’Hare (CEO)

• TBR grew from a small Glasgow based organisation and now has a worldwide presence with offices all around the globe; Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong, New York, Boston; and most recently Sao Paulo.
• No matter what city in the world, TBR does not compromise on quality; our unwavering dedication to the highest quality is what sets us apart and makes us the global leaders that we are today.

“The key is now, staff and employing the right people. If we employ the right people it is very easy for us to expand into new market places.”– Michael O’Hare (CEO)

• TBR mainly consists of two teams; one specialising in Financial Roadshows and one specialising in Events.
• The TBR Financial Roadshow team has a dedicated team of specialists with over 50 years combined Roadshow experience across every region and sector; offering a complete Roadshow support service to manage bookings around the clock, ensuring consistent high quality service levels. 
• Whether in-house, on-site or on the road, our specialist TBR Events Team, consisting of: project managers, events coordinators, transport managers and quality controllers. The team will strive to ensure the highest possible level of service. 

“Service is the number 1 driver. Everything I do is obsessed with trying to get it right, 100% of the time, all the time.” – Michael O’Hare (CEO)

• Our dedication to quality flows through our company, and due to a unique combination of quality control programmes, innovation, dedication and passion, we have raised the chauffeuring industry standard globally.
• Through bespoke chauffeur management software and industry specific staff, TBR are performing 14 quality control checks on every one of your chauffeur bookings.