Trumpe Timber Floors

www.trumpetimberfloors.com

1. Tell us about your business

Trumpe Timber Floors is establishing itself as a modern, enviro-friendly & stylish organization. A quality & professional service, reliable supply, install, sanding & polishing, coating/finishing of hardwood timber flooring, timber decking, floating floorboards at very competitive prices, working together with customers to meet budgets. We strive to excel customer expectations. Evolving into an environmentally friendly, customer focused & cost conscience flooring company that is fast becoming a leader in the industry.

2. When and why did you start your business?

2007, I wanted to be my own boss & do something positive in the industry, hence the move towards the use of enviro-friendly coatings only & pneumatic work tools.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with of your business?

I have had the satisfaction of seeing the business grow from virtually nothing, to a steady & sustainable business that is benefical to the community with the mentallity to push for better environmental practices.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

We are still in the major part of the growth phase, which represents a challenge in itself. Recognition of the move towards enviro-friendly practices & products has been an education process, not just for the business but also customer awareness.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

Doing quality work with word of mouth & a strong online presence has been the key to sustainable growth. In the future further diversification of marketing stategies will yeild increased growth.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

I have found that pay per click advetising is an expensive & not so fruitful way to promote the businesses products & services.

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

The diverse amout of people that you meet & work with on a week to week basis. Also the fact that you are never working at one site for an extended period freshens the job site & the mentallity.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

There is no one specific person or business, but businesses that have an eye to a sustainable future & a concern for the environment inspire me.

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

In the near future is to become more efficient & implement best business practices with a greater push towards emerging technologies that are beneficial to the environment.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

Have faith in yourself, implement a thorough & comprehensive plan that is adaptable for the near future, with a long term goal for sustainable growth.

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