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WHAT OTHERS SAY about us and our nails

We asked some of our customers these questions and list their responses

Why do you come to us?
  • "You are best at what you do"
  • "Find you very helpful"
  • "You do what you promise"
  • "We have a long history with you - never had to consider going elsewhere"
   
How would you rate us in relation to other businesses on a scale of 1-10 (10 being best)?
  • "9 You respond well"
  • "8 Minimum order only complaint"  (subsequently reduced from 500 kilos to 50 kilos)
  • "5 Lead time too long" (subsequently stock levels increased to anticipate demand and lead time reduced)
  • "9 Excellent products, great production team"
  • "10 No problems whatsoever"

        Average score 8.5 (30 businesses)

      
Do you find us easy or difficult to do business with?
  • "Easy"
  • "Very easy"
  • "Easy - you anticipate our needs"
 
What are we good at?
  • "The quality of your products"
  • "Good service - nice people"
  • "Dependable deliveries"
  • " Very helpful when customers are pressurising us"
     
What are we bad at?
  • "Lead time could be improved" (Done)
  • "Decrease minimum order" (Done)
  • "No complaints"
       
Is the fact that we make our nails using machines and methods that have barely changed in 200 years important or relevant to you?
  • "Very important to our market - the authentic look is vital" (UK restorer of old buildings)
  • "Critical for the market we are aiming at" (UK supplier to USA restoration market)
  • "Very relevant - we are very much a traditional boatyard" (Irish boat builder)
  • "Not relevant - the quality is more important" (SE Asia boat builder)
  • "Not really relevant" (UK rail track supplier)
  • "Not relevant" (UK new house builder)
     
What benefit do you get from using cut nails?
  • "We are selling the history we create - your products contribute" (UK restorer of old buildings)
  • "Fewer repairs, longer at sea, more income" (UK fishing boat builder)
  • "Nails last longer - alternative nails in market are poorer quality" (S E Asia boat builder)
  • "Dependable product" (UK rail track supplier)
  • "Nails suit the builder using traditional methods" (UK new house builder)
      
What are the three most important aspects for you in dealing with us?
  • "Product - Quality - Service"
  • "Quality - Delivery time - Response"
  • "Product - Product - Product"
  • "Price - Delivery - Reliability"
     
Any final comments about our business or our team?
  • "You are fun people to deal with - Good Luck"
  • "No offence intended by our complaints - you very rarely cause us a problem"
  • "Must stress the importance of our relationship with you"
  • "You need a higher profile"
  • "Keep doing what you are doing - because you do it well"
  • "Happy with relationship - no complaints"
  • "I can honestly say that I have always found you one of the straightest, most decent and plain nicest companies I have ever dealt with"
  
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