Hi Vivienne,

 

My name is Renier and thought it good to introduce myself and our company.

 

We design and manufacture solid timber outdoor furniture.

http://www.blocoutdoor.co.za

 

Please have a look on our webpage and please share your thoughts with me.

 

Best Regards

 

Renier

Hi vivienne, thanks for calling me, is there any word yet after speaking to your partner?

Keep me informed
Meera

Thanks Vivienne

I dont have my cv with me but will send it to you first thing in the morning. Thank you for replying to me so quickly.

You will receive my cv from meera.chita@gmail.com

thanks again
Meera

Hi
Please take a look at my page I have added some new products - frames etc maybe you will be interested.
Schalk

Good for you Vivienne

I'm only sorry that you blog didn't stir up more of a hornets nest. you said what many of us feel. In todays society it's good to see some professional integrity. I too have a little black book and the companies and names are put in it.

One usually finds that the service deteriorates when times are good. Most suppliers and manufactures adopt a take it or leave it attitude. When there is a downturn in the economy they line up for your business. That's when the little black book comes out and they are gently reminded "where were you when I needed you".

It may not be a world or character changing moment but it does give a little satisfaction. Imagine if we all had little black books, how many of these companies would be in business in 5 years and the problem would go away.

Peter
President
South African Institute of Architectural Technologists

I have been in the retail sanitaryware supply industry for many years of allowing an extra discount for designers always rears its ugly head. Whilst I will not debate the service levels from suppliers I would like to know why you think that designers should get a preferential price. In the retail industry cash is king and it makes no difference to the retailer who is paying that cash. As a proffessional service provider you have a right to charge for your services and how you make up that charge should be transparent to your clients including the adding of a handling fee. Retail prices have to be competitive in the market place and mostly do not allow for an extra discount.

Hi Vivienne

As the new Community Director for DesignMind, I would like to personally greet you and I hope that you find DesignMind a beneficial business networking tool.
How about a profile pic so the community can see what you look like? :)

Regards
Kelvin Jonck