AI Magazine Issue 3 2017

70 Acquisition International - March 2017 We offer a vast selection with over 20,000 rugs including designer collection by Brands including Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Katherine Carnaby and Wedgwood. Daniel Prendergast took time out of his busy schedule to speak to us about the flawless work of this firm. hat products and services does your firm provide? From Modern designs to timeless classics, The Rug Seller is passionate about interior design and our sales team is available for up to date advice on the last trends. We also stock rugs for schools, nurseys and children’s bedrooms with playful designs in a variety of themes. With New designs arriving weekly you can be assured to be ahead of the latest fashions for your home. What does your client base look like? We supply to residential clients around the globe, from fireside rugs to bespoke room size pieces, we have rugs suitable for all areas of the home. We also supply to the trade and work with interior designs, architects and property companies on a range of projects including restaurant and hotel chains. Our bespoke service is available for specific sizes and we also work with commissions based around your design and colour specifications in a variety of materials and qualities produced by weavers in India and Nepal. What are your firm’s unique selling points? The Rug Seller offers the lowest prices on luxury rugs and we pride ourselves on having the UK’s largest selection combined with high standards of customer service. Our buying team source the finest Name: Daniel Prendergast Company: The Rug Seller Ltd Email: [email protected] Web: www.therugseller.co.uk Address: 7 Trafford Moss Road, Astra Business Park, Manchester, M17 1SQ Phone: +44 (0)161 876 4566 FlawlessWork W products from around the globe to match the latest trends. We have a huge buying power that enables us to pass on offer huge discounts against High St prices and with our storage and distribution facilities we can offer a swift, worldwide delivery service. What are the main challenges facing your company now and in the future? The Brexit decision leaves most UK companies facing an uncertain future with complications in cross border trading and cost increases due to falling currency exchange rates. We will continue to adapt our strategy to ensure the we can always offer the maximum value to our clients. Ecommerce is moving at a fast pace and physical and digital worlds and we are developing our systems and staff to ensure that we stay ahead of the game. What business or business person do you most admire and why? Richard Branson has to be top of my list for business leaders that I admire. He has created a vast and diverse empire and inspires us all that dreams do come true. To have built and maintained these businesses with a stellar reputation is an astounding achievement. I admire his priorities of putting employees at the top of the list, people are the most important part of any business and Richard has had a keen eye on finding the right people to achieve the goals of the Virgin brand. Richard is a polite, brave innovator that has built a fun and successful brand with a very bold vision. Flawless Work 1701A101