Michael Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 My front of shop refit is now finished.Here's some before and after photos for anyone who's interested. Before: After: I have to say that after doing this I go into work with a very big smile on my face every day now.I'm like a proud dad with my first newborn baby! New flooring behind the counter on wednesday,then maybe some new keyboards later this year. My purpose built shelving for computerised engraver. lock&quay and Sarah Wise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter / Sweden Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 What a difference! Good work, looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kev'o Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 That Shop front is a great. Looks clean, modern and fresh Maybe a couple of glass etch graphics along the bottom to finish things off? Well done, its a great job all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 That looks smart mate. well done. =D> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Cracking transformation carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 it goes to show that all the movers and shakers in the industry are here on the forum! Another business that didn't look to bad being given a makeover to keep it in tip top condition. well done I refitted nearly a year a go and I still riding high. you smile won't go away for months! this trades enthusiasm never ends. good luck. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I don't like it, it looks cheap & tacky, you should of spent £10K & have had it fitted out properly & professionally, a very poor re-fit Only joking, It's very smart, A nice use of materials & colourways, Good layout. Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Looks Great Shows that us independants can have shops just as good as the large multi if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Very smart michael26uk. Let us know if you find that your turnover increase's, as I suspect it will. Well done. uk900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies guys. Just sent a tingle down my spine getting congratulations from people who know what they're talking about. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Loads better, especially looking at the shop front. Bet you can't wait to get to work in the morning now Where abouts is your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm in Haverhill, about 15 miles from Cambridge,Bury St. Edmunds and Newmarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter / Sweden Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 UK900 wrote: Very smart michael26uk. Let us know if you find that your turnover increase's, as I suspect it will. Well done. uk900 Turnover increace for sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ SOLUTIONS Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 looking very smart good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 nice, well thought out job that hope it pays dividends for you, i'm sure it will i like the blue trim onyour counter front, i wouldn'ta thought it woulda contrasted well against the woodgrain but it looks a treat. why don't ya treat them as frames and stick some advertisements inside them? where'dya source those brass numbers you have hung up in packets btw? regards, rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm sure the brass numbers are in our new hardware catalogue, along with my new display boards! Ak your rep for a catalogue ar ring our warehouse and you'll get one sent out. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 what a difference looks clean and fresh and alot more proffesional will certainly attract more customers,brillaint window display with the trophies,good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm sure the brass numbers are in our new hardware catalogue, along with my new display boards! Ak your rep for a catalogue ar ring our warehouse and you'll get one sent out. Kev just seen the new charles birch hardware catalogue today from your rep should be ordering some padlocks soon,make sure you get a copy soon,does this mean birch are targeting hardware shops soon could be a good niche in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 just ordered my new revolving zippo stand from CB....Isn't this what women call "feathering the nest"....I LOVE IT \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perplexus Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Very nice refit, michael26uk! I was interested to see that you have adopted the name 'Quick Service Shoe Repairs' . . . this brought on a flood of nostalgia for me. My great-uncle, W H Broughall, founded a chain of shoe repair shops in the East Anglia region in the 1930s, and his shops were all called 'Quick Service Shoe Repairs', although I believe the parent company was called W H Broughall Ltd. I think his 'empire' may have extended to about fifty shops at its peak. My father managed a number of these shops during his shoe-repairing career, in Great Yarmouth, Ipswich, Luton, Letchworth and Peterborough, and my uncle was an area manager for the company for many years. Both eventually moved on to establish their own businesses, and I believe the W H Broughall company was taken over by, or absorbed into, a larger chain (possibly Timpsons?) in the early 1970s. Walter Broughall was my first childhood experience of a 'rich' man, and I remember that whenever I met him, he he would give me a half-crown (12½p), which was about six weeks' pocket money! I'd be interested to know if any other forum-dwellers have memories of Quick Service Shoe Repairs. Anyway . . . I hope the name serves you as well as it served Great-Uncle Walter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I remember the name quite clearly but cant remember why. Must have been something to do with Repair competitions. somewhere I have the name on documents and when I do a sort out and clear out later in the year I will keep it in mind and hopefully come accross it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 This was the name my old boss called the business and I carried it on when I took over in '92.I think he only named it this because it was the only business under "Q" in the telephone directory...maybe wrong,maybe just a story he told me when I first started working for him at 15. His name was Roy Peck and his brother had a repair shop in Stowmarket,but I cant remember his name....and if anyone replies "Mr Peck".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I brought a complete plant of machinery off a guy who was retiring years ago. his name was Peck. His shop was somewere near the old wembly stadium if I remember correctly. I remember the name cus he had a big sign in his window "Peck is retiring" Probably nowt to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 No , they were Suffolk Folk through n through!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nice to see you investing in the business Michael. The look is very contemporary and I like it. Maybe a little something missing at the bottom of the window though. It looks like it just needs filling out a bit. I know, ask the missus Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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