2022-01-07
The year 2021 was a challenge; however, we achieved some fantastic things, had the opportunity to meet some great people and continued to help improve many businesses.
Although it was another pandemic year, we managed to battle through like many others and continue to work to the best of our ability. As we reflect, we wanted to share some of our most significant achievements of 2021 and a taster of what's to come in 2022!
2021 Round-Up -
At the start of 2021, as many others did, we felt the pressure of Covid-19 and its new variants, uncertainty was in the air, and we knew we would have challenges ahead of us. Our teams continued to work from home, and we were unsure if our planned events could take place etc.
As the year progressed and restrictions started to ease, we were pleased to welcome our teams back to the office on a rota basis and confirm our much-awaited events.
Our Business Development Managers could finally get back on the road, meeting new faces and greeting current customers.
Of course, all the above come with a set of rules we needed to consider and its limitations. However, we pulled together and conquered.
Events 2021 –
Last year we were lucky to have attended some fantastic events, bringing in new business.
We attended the Financial Adviser Event, London and Manchester, 4 Financial Reporter Roadshows and the famous MAB Conference. All being brilliant and giving us new opportunities. We were fortunate enough also to take along our Marketing teams and other staff members, giving them a unique experience.
Awards 2021 –
Throughout 2021 we were nominated for several awards, making finalist position in the British Mortgage Awards, Money Facts Awards and the SFI Awards. We were also Longlisted in the Mortgage Introducer Awards and Shortlisted in the Mortgage Awards. We see this as a great success, recognised by such established awards and commended for our work.
Sort Club 2021 –
In 2021 we also launched our new Loyalty Scheme, Sort Club. The scheme has been so popular that we have relaunched this year. Our Business Development team have had the opportunity to present gifts face to face and meet our customer, some for the first time. We have received great feedback and can’t wait to continue with the scheme this year.
Business Growth –
Compared to 2020, we saw a 17% increase in Conveyancing completed cases. A record year for SortRefer!
A New Year – 2022
What a year it has been; we have enjoyed it all, even the challenges we have faced. Moving forward, we will hopefully be attending more events this year, including Mortgage Solutions Roadshows and the Mortgage Adviser Event 2022.
We have also kick-started nominations for Awards with the Money Facts Awards, 2022. You vote for this award. If you think we are worthy, you can write your testimonial now via the link below, don’t forget to select our category - Best Conveyancing/Legal Search Service.
Money Facts Awards 2022 - Vote SortRefer
Roundup –
Tell help us round up 2021; we spoke to Graham Le Bas, Head of Broker Proposition here at SortRefer. This is what he had to say –
A year that constantly changed and challenged even the most organised of people and firms.
If you are one of those who find change a challenge, then it may not have been an enjoyable year for you. If, however, you are someone who relishes change and views them as a challenge, then I guess you could say you were in your element.
Whatever camp you reside in, we saw a lot of changes and challenges in our market, not just with what we do, but how we do things. Every day something might change, and we had to consider doing things differently from how we might have before.
One constant throughout the year was how we met these challenges. We met them “As a Team.”
We have managed change positively that, at times, we didn’t see any difference in how we did things; we just adapted and got on with it.
The Sales Team we have at SortRefer is one of the best I have enjoyed working with. The desire and passion for doing what they do every day are evident. This has been very evident in the results for 2021, both as a company and within individual regions.
The strength of this Team has given us a record year both in terms of growth and volumes. We have seen records broken almost every month, and these have come from different regions at different times.
It hasn’t all been plain sailing though, some days, the waves have engulfed us. But what makes the difference is how you get up, dry yourself off and move forwards.
2022 is before us. We will have some new challenges to consider; there will also be some old challenges lingering around.
The Team set-up has also seen some changes for 2022, and there will also be some more changes to come.
The constant remains, though: we are a “Team.”
If you’d like to learn more about SortRefer, contact a member of our team today on:
Telephone: 0333 456 4567
Email: enquiries@sortrefer.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30, Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Let’s Bring On 2022!
