Well the sun is shining and people are in a
good mood! The school holidays are almost upon us and with that, prepare
for chaos....
Not the
chaos at the airport as you wait for the dreaded delayed sign, I'm talking
about the chaos everyone has in trying to speak with 'the right person'.
Whether I am trying to do business with a prospective customer,
catch up with a regular one or even chase quotes, you just get the same answer
- they are on holiday!! Don't get me wrong, everyone deserves a holiday
and indeed I shall be getting acquainted with Mr San Miguel in Lanzarote for 2
weeks myself.
I just
think although it is one of the most enjoyable times of the year, it is also a
very trying one from a business perspective. Every year we go through the same
testing summer holiday period when everybody says 'he or she is on
holiday'. Remember we shouldn't all just sit around and hope work comes
to us, you have to be pro active and hunt for it. That is what sales is all
about. The thrill of the chase to get the next order.
It does however mean a very busy September when
normality returns and everybody orders the print work they really needed a
month ago.
Having
said all that I'm now off to pack and if you need me 'I'm on holiday', if you
want to place an order, 'I'll get right back to you'.
In all seriousness though we have a great team of people in the
office so whilst you may not be able to speak with me directly, my colleagues
will be able to help you without any problems.
