{"id":836,"date":"2017-09-26T03:58:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T03:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=836"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:05","slug":"simply-beds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/simply-beds\/","title":{"rendered":"Simply Beds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201c100% New Zealand owned and operated with the biggest range of beds, bed frames and bedroom furniture in Auckland.\u201d<\/span>
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Simply Beds<\/h1>\n

Established<\/b>: 2010<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Business mission<\/b>:\u00a0Sleep made Easy, provide customers the best bed available for the budget they have.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The guy that owns the store, works in the store. Lower costs running the business allow for competitive pricing. Expert product knowledge as 90% of staff been in the industry over 20 years and sell beds with a no pressure approach.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Sick of working for businesses who didn't put customers first and if I'm putting in all the effort hopefully I will enjoy the benefits.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Finding ways of marketing and branding that didn’t take all the Budget.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/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>
I had to Sell myself and my Simply Beds concept in order for major suppliers to supply Simply Beds. The fact that I would commit to only a few suppliers and give them significant floor space.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance has been necessary for the success of Simply Beds<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Because I only have a few suppliers the commitment between myself and suppliers is really strong and in doing so, I get fantastic promotions and delivery services from the guys. I don’t have the advertising budget my competitors have, so every customer is important to Simply Beds.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
That approx. 30% of our business is repeat business or them bringing in Relatives or friends. We do a good job of making customers feel comfortable.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Sponsor local softball club, and a NZ Female Weightlifter.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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