{"id":1105,"date":"2018-10-07T08:07:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T08:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=1105"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:04","slug":"the-stove-shop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/the-stove-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stove Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWe provide the families and residents of Hawkes Bay with an affordable stove repair and replacement service that is unique, reliable and, most of all, affordable.\u201d<\/span>
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The Stove Shop<\/h1>\n

Established<\/b>: 1988<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Over 3 decades of industry and local experience and skill.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
None<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Recognised a niche in the market and was disgruntled at the overcharging to consumers that was rife in the market.<\/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>
Getting our name and business out to the general public and developing lasting relationships within the industry with fellow trades. Relocating our office to the current site and expanding the current site to handle the business demands.<\/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>
A few years ago, Nelson Street required significant upgrades as well as work to the sewer infrastructure. The road and access to our store was completely inaccessible for several months, cutting off our access to customers and trade partners which provide a large percentage of our work.<\/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>
Grinding through the hard times, taking advantage of the better times, and constantly keeping current with the industry resulted in our success of over 30 years in business.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We’ve been open for 30 years and the premier shop for domestic stove repair.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The rapport we’ve built with our customers and community over the past 30 years.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
3<\/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>
We provide on the job training as well as industry training to local electricians and tradies.<\/p>\n

We are considered experts on all things stove related.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Melania Ware (Google) – “I had The Stove Shop replace my20-year-old oven and cook top with a 2nd hand ones they had in the shop. Very professional and lovely.”<\/p>\n

Heather Melling (Google) – “Old school service for your stove. Great help, they know their stuff “<\/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>
The satisfaction that we are running a successful business and provide a great and affordable service to all in Hawkes Bay.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We provide several anonymous donations to local and national charities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We take great pride in the historic downtown Hastings area and regularly contribute time and resources to the upkeep of Hastings – voted NZ’s most beautiful city in 2015.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We support the small business Kiwi heroes in our local area. Over 30 years of professional service has made us realise how important small businesses are to local communities and the nation. When possible, we support these heroes in our community and hope they have 30 years of success as we have.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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