{"id":1092,"date":"2018-10-07T06:33:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=1092"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:04","slug":"designer-screens-limited","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/designer-screens-limited\/","title":{"rendered":"Designer Screens Limited"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWindow Treatments – Window Film (Commercial, Home, and Vehicles), Magicseal Thermal Panels, Insects Screens and Doors, Blinds and Curtains\u201d<\/span>
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Designer Screens Limited<\/h1>\n

Established<\/b>: 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: Dunedin<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/b>www.designerscreens.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Business mission<\/b>: “The mission and vision of this husband and wife team is building long-term relationships with our customers by providing the right products and advice for our customers\u2019 needs, at the right price.<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Our willingness to help and provide solutions even if that means suggesting a product we don’t sell.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Wanted to step into a business where we were responsible for the journey that will unfold, be in control of our future for our family.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Accounting, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Inventory Control, Product Education and Business Growth through Advertising.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We struggled due to staff, overheads, rent etc so we reassessed our business structure we sold off part of the business that carried the overheads of staff and rent. We moved the business home working out of our garage making us completely mobile but growing the business at the same time into a curtain range.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Having never owned a business before we had to learn everything from the beginning. We learned from trial and error sometimes making the business better and sometimes failure.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Largest window film company in Otago<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The development of commercial relationships and the growth of the business.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Husband & Wife Team<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Lynne is doing an Interior Design Course. Product training by our suppliers. Most of the training is on the job best way to learn.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Vicki & Brent<\/p>\n

Thanks for the evolution and roller blinds, they fit perfectly and look amazing in our wee Townhouse!!!<\/p>\n

Raymond is so lovely and helpful. He gave us ideas we hadn’t thought of.<\/p>\n

Rosie<\/p>\n

Excellent service do you mind if we recommend you to our family and friend?<\/p>\n

Mr Jones<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Working in the community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Pirates Squash Club Building Project. Sunnyvale Squash Club – Window Film. East Taieri School Fair Sponsorship.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Giving old curtain waterfalls to a local business who makes them into a variety of things to sell in her shop or give to charity.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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