I have for a long time wanted to produce a monthly newsletter that could be used to inform us all of any changes or additions to ranges etc. It could also be used to pass on information from manufacturers or inform you of any price increases for the coming month.
In addition it can also be a vehicle for any member of staff to have anything of interest included for the benefit of others.
To this end if you have anything you feel would be of benefit to other branches or staff members please fax the story or fact to head office by the 25th month for inclusion in next months newsletter.
I will also include information on the stock popularity, sales performance and other items of general interest which may be helpful or informative to all.
I look forward to receiving your faxes.
Richard Retires
A milestone has been reached when Richard Alldritt became the first full time employee to retire from Mr Carpet.
He worked for Mr Carpet for 18 years and I was sorry to see him leave. I have told him if he is bored he can return to cover holidays or just work one day a week if he so desires so who knows we may see him again. Thank you all for ringing him on his last day and wishing him well. He was very reluctant to actually leave when it came to it. I suppose it will come to us all one day?

A possible future outing for the social club ?

Volume 1, Issue 1

A Monthly Newsletter For Mr Carpet

March 2002

News This Month
Sports & Social fund for Mr Carpet.
Sales & performance figures exposed!
Manufacturers price increases.
Product news.
Richard retires.

Flooring & Social News

Sports & Social Fund

I have decided to implement a sports and social fund.
With the newsletter every month a complete list of products to be included in a bonus scheme will be produced. All you have to do is sell those products within the time scale stated.
The amount of bonus earned will be calculated and the total of the fund reported monthly.
You then can decide how the money is spent. Such as a gokart evening, a night at the dogs (with or without partners) or maybe hot air ballooning?. In fact any reasonable idea suitable for all to participate in. The money in the fund can be spent at any time provided a majority vote approves the selected choice. In the event of a stalemate then I will have a casting vote otherwise I will not be voting. So ideas please for events to hold throughout the year.

This story can fit 150-200 words.
One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and reports.
While your main goal of distributing a newsletter might be to sell your product or service, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your readers.
A great way to add useful content to your newsletter is to develop and write your own articles, or include a calendar of upcoming events or a special offer that promotes a new product.
You can also research articles or find “filler” articles by accessing the World Wide Web. You can write about a variety of topics but try to keep your articles short.
Much of the content you put in your newsletter can also be used for your Web site. Microsoft Publisher offers a simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web publication. So, when you’re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site and post it.

This story can fit 75-125 words.
Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the message you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thousands of clip art images from which you can choose and import into your newsletter. There are also several tools you can use to draw shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an image, place it close to the article. Be sure to place the caption of the image near the image.

This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in newsletters is virtually endless. You can include stories that focus on current technologies or innovations in your field.
You may also want to note business or economic trends, or make predictions for your customers or clients.
If the newsletter is distributed internally, you might comment upon new procedures or improvements to the business. Sales figures or earnings will show how your business is growing.
Some newsletters include a column that is updated every issue, for instance, an advice column, a book review, a letter from the president, or an editorial. You can also profile new employees or top customers or vendors.

This story can fit 75-125 words.
Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the message you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thousands of clip art images from which you can choose and import into your newsletter. There are also several tools you can use to draw shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an image, place it close to the article. Be sure to place the caption of the image near the image.

This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in newsletters is virtually endless. You can include stories that focus on current technologies or innovations in your field.
You may also want to note business or economic trends, or make predictions for your customers or clients.
If the newsletter is distributed internally, you might comment upon new procedures or improvements to the business. Sales figures or earnings will show how your business is growing.
Some newsletters include a column that is updated every issue, for instance, an advice column, a book review, a letter from the president, or an editorial. You can also profile new employees or top customers or vendors.

Stair Rods
Stock is due in March/April of a new range of stair rods.
They are available in brass, antique brass & chrome finish. The brass & antique brass are available 28” & 36” wide and the chrome are available 36” wide only. The rods can be cut to size and the cut edge is hidden within the brackets. The brass & antique brass are £12.95 per set and the Chrome are £14.95 per stair set.
Samples will be available as soon as the stock arrives. This will make stair rods more affordable than “Stairrods” option which are at least £10.00 per set more.
Bamboo Rugs
Stock is now in the warehouse of bamboo rugs. They are available in a 1.60m x 2.30m size in two border colours. They are £169.00 each but you can offer up to 25% discount to designers, letting agents, existing customers or anybody purchasing £200 or more of wood flooring.
Solid Oak Flooring
We now have a limited stock of 20mm solid Rustic Oak flooring for sale at £39.95 while stocks last. This flooring MUST be left on site to acclimatise for 14 days BEFORE installation.

Product News

Unit 32 Stadium Studios
Riverside Road
London
SW17 0BA

Mr Carpet Ltd

Phone:020 8879 0485
Fax: 020 8947 5432
Email: davidguyan@mr-carpet.co.uk

Solid wood flooring must be delivered to site AT LEAST 14 days before fitting.

Suppliers price changes for March

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Product Facts

The best selling stock carpet for January was Chequers with sales of 264 m2 it was equivalent to 18% of the total stock carpet sales in January.
All Wool Fine loop, with 653m2 sold was 11% of the total carpet sales in January and the best selling bespoke product that month.
There were 7 de-branded products in the top ten bespoke ranges sold in January.

Supplier
Amorin
Cliffords
Culpeck
Faithfulls
Floorco
Furlong
Grundorf
Louis De Poortere
Stoddards
Tomkinson
(now net prices in trade price list - no terms)
Vanguard
Woodward Grosvenor
Cormar

New Logo for Mr Carpet.
The new logo has been well received by all. Several customers have commented positively about the change and it has been particularly noticed by designers and professional people who the new image was aimed at.
The Mr Carpet “Man” has served us well and in some ways it is a shame to see him “Retire”. However life moves on and I think the new logo reflects the image for the market Mr Carpet is now successfully active in.

Products & Suppliers news