After a great extended summer break I am now back at my desk and pleased to report that the level of enquiries has started to build from the rather flat, recessionary level before I left.
My first new appointment was with a really nice couple way out in Essex who were looking for high gloss wardrobes and a dressing table. They had had quotations from Hammonds and another company but could not get exactly what they wanted and would have had to compromise on sizes in a rather small bedroom where storage space is at a premium.
They were surprised that I was able to say yes to every one of there requests but expressed reservations about the level of finish on our high gloss lacquer. However, we were able to produce a sample that they considered perfect and, as usual we kept back a control sample to ensure that what they get is exactly what they expect.
The only snag proved to be that our genuinely custom made product proved to be a bit more expensive than the off the shelf cabinets that our competitors claim is bespoke.
I have given them my best shot and await their decision, but I doubt that they will get exactly what they want from any other fitted bedroom company for less than Options price.
More later