05.21.10

This just in!

Posted in Advice at 11:53 am by Administrator

OK, two blogs in one day is a little unusual, but I have got to get this out there right now! Many of you know Kerry, our manager in Nevada who, along with Tony and Steve take care of the west coast. Anyhow, he calls me a few minutes ago and says “Terry! Get this out! We are going to get rid of all our in-stock Clarke equipment before Memorial Day.” I pause for a minute before I says back to him “Kerry, you realize that is a week from Monday.” There was a long pause on the phone. I think he was checking the calendar because he didn’t realize how short of time that really is. “OK” he finally says, “find a way to tell as many people as possible, but we can’t advertise the pricing or some other Clarke vendors might get upset. So don’t advertise pricing!”

This puts someone in my position in a bit of a pickle. We have a great sale, but we can’t advertise prices and we don’t have time to send out post cards or a mass faxing campaign. There just isn’t time! There are between 3 and 400 people who read this blog regularly so this is a starting point so I can go home tonight with a clear conscience that I started.

Our Clarke products in stock, including some dust containment pieces, a number of brand spanking new edgers, some belt and drum sanders have all had their prices cut to the “dirt cheap” range. Call now. ask about the Clarke equipment you need and then have the sales associate tell you how much it normally is and how much we’re selling it for now. If after they tell you the price you say “That’s pretty cheap,” tell them you get an extra $1 off.

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03.02.10

Slap yourself on the forehead day

Posted in Advice, Equipment, Parts at 8:48 am by Administrator

Yesterday went just fine as sales go, phones were busy, lots of orders going out the door or onto the UPS trucks. Everyone was enthusiastic and the mood is brighter now that we’re into March and sales are climbing rapidly. And everyone is happier…except me.

First thing I did this morning when sitting down to work is slap my forehead. It made a marvelous slapping sound. I’d forgotten about the Buck-a-Bulb Day I’d planned. I really wanted it to be yesterday, as Monday is always the best day for that sale. Edger bulbs go out on almost every order, because there are thousands and thousands of Clarke B-2, B-2+, Super 7 and Super 7E edgers and toe-kick edgers out there in need of replacement bulbs.

But I was a day late. I slapped my head. It left a a handprint.

We are having the sale today. $1 for replacement edger bulbs. Even less if you’re a Buyer’s Club Member.

What’s this? You don’t know about the Buyer’s Club?

The Buyer’s Club is a program offered exclusively by Floor Style Products, Inc. It is designed to help all hardwood flooring contractors to save hundreds of dollars every year. Club Members will save at least 10% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price on all products sold at FSP, along with a 5% discount on labor rates. Club members are also offered unique discounts at least 12 times a year on the monthly Buyer’s Club Specials. These are products or services specifically chosen for just our Buyer’s Club members.

If you buy regularly from Floor Style, this is a Club you want to be a part of. Ask your sales associate about it when you call for your Edger Replacement Bulbs.

This month the Buyer’s Club Specials are the EHIP1 or 2 Distressing Scrapers. These are NOT the run of the mill scraper you have in your back pocket. These are specially designed, well-crafted scrapers for distressing a floor. Distressing a floor is the latest rage in hardwood flooring and becoming more popular. You might want to look into it.

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