A little advice about kindling....

[pembswoodrecycling]

I'm new to the firewood game, only twenty years old and just setting up, producing carrot nets of kindling and netted logs.

I've managed to get a couple of local shops interested but I'm struggling to generate any sort of sizeable sale.

 

as far as I'm aware I'm not on anybody else's patch particularly (there are a couple of bulk load suppliers, but not kindling)

 

Would be really greatful for any advice on how to generate more sales....

 

Thanks

[Chris Gagen]

Hiya, whereabouts are you based?

Is this your first season of producing kindling for wholesale?

[pembswoodrecycling]

Hi, I'm based in pembrokeshire, west Wales, and it's actually my second season. I had two customers last year and sold maybe two hundred units all together. This year I want to expand.

[Chris Gagen]

so long as you have the capacity to fulfil the orders then there is no harm in approaching more outlets with samples. don't forget that it is still early in the season and even shops are notoriously bad at being organised with firewood. stockpile it in the shed and then you're ready to deliver as soon as they order.

[pembswoodrecycling]

That's what I'm trying to do, I approached a store local to me that is one of a Bain of about twenty. The manager was really interested and keen to buy but because of their system I have to go through their buyer, who doesn't seem to answer his phone, I left a message and four days later still no reply.

Really desperate to get that one because I could supply all 20 stores.

[pembswoodrecycling]

*chain*

[gensetsteve]

That's what I'm trying to do, I approached a store local to me that is one of a Bain of about twenty. The manager was really interested and keen to buy but because of their system I have to go through their buyer, who doesn't seem to answer his phone, I left a message and four days later still no reply.

Really desperate to get that one because I could supply all 20 stores.

 

I wood try local log sellers. Trying to sell to large companies all eggs in one basket, rock bottom price and they dont answer the phone especially when they owe you thousands.

[Treegeek]

I wood try local log sellers. Trying to sell to large companies all eggs in one basket, rock bottom price and they dont answer the phone especially when they owe you thousands.

 

Good advice Steve has a great set up and knows what's talking about too

[posch jon]

I'm new to the firewood game, only twenty years old and just setting up, producing carrot nets of kindling and netted logs.

I've managed to get a couple of local shops interested but I'm struggling to generate any sort of sizeable sale.

 

as far as I'm aware I'm not on anybody else's patch particularly (there are a couple of bulk load suppliers, but not kindling)

 

Would be really greatful for any advice on how to generate more sales....

 

Thanks

 

Hello pembswood recycling welcome

 

where abouts in pembrokeshire are you based?

[pembswoodrecycling]

Thanks for the advice guys.

 

Hi posch jon,

 

I'm based in Broad Haven. not been at it long but getting there slowly (Y)