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still slow ?
« on: November 03, 2005, 02:48:34 pm »
hi, iam still just ticking over, whats happend to all the domestic punters ? not doing anything diffrent than i hav done in 10 years,its very slow,also noticeing alot of bookings are for just one carpet, usally its 1 in 5 bookings which is single carpet, last coulpe months its at least 4 in 5 and has every one thrown there 3 pcs away ! lol  only done 2 in last fortnight
cheers gary

ollie

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Re: still slow ?
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2005, 09:02:37 pm »
Hi this is my first year trading and ive had two really slow weeks.Is this the norm for this time of year? also can anyone tell me the times of seasonal peaks and troughs (if any)?
Thanks
Ollie
ollie

Phil Marlor

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Re: still slow ?
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2005, 09:20:24 pm »

This time of year should be very busy, the only quite months are Feb/March but even then you can get enough work.

Never had a bad Oct/Nov/Dec since I started.
I am sure it will soon pick up for you, Xmas period is always busy!

Phil
Stevenage, Herts

LUTON TOWN 3-0 SUNDERLAND

ollie

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Re: still slow ?
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 10:36:25 pm »
Thanks Phil, You've given me hope!
ollie

conallon

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Re: still slow ?
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2005, 11:50:05 pm »
Hi all,i think regional variations have a small knock on effect at certain times of the year , my area for instance weve had Hull fair,half term for the kids, obviously Halloween and this weekend Bonfire night,domestics are spending money at these times on the above ;) and not on there houses :'( you should prepare for these times,market different areas or take a well deserved week off like me  ;D

Conrad

P.S it still hurts turning work away for custys who wanted it  doing yesterday  :'(

Phil Marlor

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Re: still slow ?
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2005, 10:41:13 am »

Ollie,

The 1st few years are the hardest in any business, it wont be easy, nothing ever is, but if you do a good job (every job) be professional, YOU WILL NOT FAIL!

Phil
Stevenage, Herts

LUTON TOWN 3-0 SUNDERLAND