Tag Archives: Carpet
To Lend or Not to Lend
“There is concern about customers taking our sample and then shop around for the best price. What is your take and your store’s policy on sampling?”
To Tell the Truth
I may be a minority of one, but when things are difficult I believe it is more important than ever to go back to the basics. In my opinion, the most basic business practice is to always tell the truth. With everything going on today, everyone is bombarded with all kinds of messages designed to [...]
Plans for Success in 2011 in the Home Remodeling category
What will separate the successful companies from the ones that don’t live to see next year? The world is truly flat. Today more than ever no matter what size your business is, it is mandatory that you understand how to source products in the most efficient way from quality suppliers. Any retailer is only as [...]
Shopping locally versus the internet or national chains
What makes Lewis Floor & Home different? Why should you purchase from a locally owned brick and mortar retailer as opposed to either a national chain or over the internet? First and foremost as a local retailer I understand better than any national chain what my customer is looking for; whether it is carpet, wood, [...]
More thoughts about the claims on things being “FREE”
More about free. In the fine print it is common to find that free does not include haul away of existing flooring. Of course, free installation requires purchase of carpet and pad which certainly will not be free. Additional charges may apply as free does not include customization, installation of steps or any other option [...]
Is FREE really free?
Do you work for free? I am guessing your answer is no. So what makes you believe that when a carpet store advertises free installation of their carpet it is really free? The plain and simple truth is that no one works for free. Not the window installer, the siding installer or the flooring installer. [...]