That warm fuzzy feeling...

[Ashley_Price]

When do you get that warm fuzzy feeling that you know your business is doing well and heading in the right direction?

I got it yesterday when a client sent us a testimonial saying "Since taking on BananaOffice our business has grown by over 200%".

How wonderful is that?

 

[Nickdavis87]

We recently introduced a new range into ours and we have seen sales increase by 500%, it feels great.

I used 500% because it makes me feel good, but in real money terms we still have a lot of improvments to be made to make this a long term success

 

[Ashley_Price]

That's great to hear, Nick.

In these times of doom and gloom it's always great to hear positive news.

 

[WeAreRedBalloon]

Anytime a client says "that looks fantastic", or "that's just what I was after" always makes me feel good.

 

[Ashley_Price]

Anytime a client says "that looks fantastic", or "that's just what I was after" always makes me feel good.

Hmmm... Red Balloon Creative? Where else have I heard of them?

I remember when we had our business rebranded. I took my ideas to the graphic designer, explained what I wanted, how I would like our stuff to look, etc. He listened, went away and... threw all that out the window.

He then came back with ideas that were 100 times better than what I'd thought of.

Same when we had the website done.

I've given up trying to advise our graphic designer now. I just let him get on with it.

 

[-Will101-]

Great post. It's nice to read a positive post where people are not arguing for once!

 

[Ashley_Price]

Great post. It's nice to read a positive post where people are not arguing for once!

Who's says we're not going to argue?

If I want to argue, I'll do so and won't hear anyone object!

'ere? Are you looking at my bird? (Yep, she'a great racing pigeon)!

 

[-Will101-]

Who's says we're not going to argue?

If I want to argue, I'll do so and won't hear anyone object!

'ere? Are you looking at my bird? (Yep, she'a great racing pigeon)!

There's always one troublemaker who starts it off...

 

[Ashley_Price]

There's always one troublemaker who starts it off...

You know they say "it only takes one bad family..." well, in my street that's us!!

 

[Eagle]

Congrats - it's a good feeling.

Mark

 

[Geoff T]

When do you get that warm fuzzy feeling that you know your business is doing well and heading in the right direction

For me it was the first time a client called - out of the blue - to thank me for getting the job done...

Kept me going all week that did - and getting the call 1st thing on a Monday morning made it a good week!

 

[TopShopper]

The trouble is, percentages say nothing.
If I increased business by 500% it would still not be good

(100 + 500) x (very small amount)/100= Small amount

 

[Ashley_Price]

The trouble is, percentages say nothing.
If I increased business by 500% it would still not be good

(100 + 500) x (very small amount)/100= Small amount

You mean if you sold 200% or 500% more of your TopShopper software you wouldn't be happy?

 

[TopShopper]

OK, you are probably right. I would get the fuzzy feeling as I do when I get great feedback from purchasers.

 

[Fuzzy]

I get a warm fuzzy feeling every morning

Congratulations though , well done

 

[MrsPWN]

I actually thought this thread was about you Fuzzy

I got it about 10 minutes ago when my venture grant adviser phoned me to say everything was now in order and will be infront of the panel tomorrow

 

[Christiane]

I got the fuzzy feeling when I got the final July sales figure, the biggest month in terms of sales I've ever done!

 

[sm1]

Nice feeling to have - happened for me when we had big orders for the mobile phone business - hope to have it soon with the new business

 

[MrJasper1980]

Well done Bannana, I like your services, seems to offer real value to new businesses.

And helping others while making a profit must be a good feeling!

 

[bridges]

well done, that's lovely! i'm just starting out so it's all nerves for me! although did make me smile when I got accepted for my business bank account on tuesday! yay!

 

[Christine Hough]

Its definitely when I get unsolicited feedback telling me how they have enjoyed using Hofnote, or how they have improved their aural skills, or exam results.

Just had one today saying 'You would not believe how addicted we are getting to Hofnote'

The warm fuzzy feeling is definitely when I realise people value what we give them.

But the warm jazzy feeling is when the sales figures say I can keep giving the service and there is a sustainable future!!

 

[Guru1981]

Getting good feedback is always nice, makes you think you are doing stuff the right way. Also, when I win contracts even though the client revealed there were cheaper offers from other companies, it makes you realise you are valued and that they are impressed with what I put on the table to them. Love the feeling of being appreciated in business!

 

[Ashley_Price]

Had another couple of "warm fuzzy moments" when we have had enquiries for the telephone answering from a couple of bigger e-commerce sites. They have a high turnover but not a huge number of staff, so when it gets busy the calls go unanswered.

Could mean a couple of big new clients.

 

[sm1]

Congratulations - must be a great feeling!

 

[vvaannmmaann]

On the other hand.Your client had one customer,now he has one more.







Sorry,stuck here waiting for a "vital" e-mail!

 

[Ashley_Price]

On the other hand.Your client had one customer,now he has one more.

Actually, with a 200% increase he'd have two more.

Not from the number of calls we take for them!

They average 400 a month (20 calls a day, on a 5-day week)!!

 

[sm1]

Actually, with a 200% increase he'd have two more.

Not from the number of calls we take for them!

They average 400 a month (20 calls a day, on a 5-day week)!!

Very nice!! Well done on that!