Our Ideal Customer
Our ideal client is interested in purchasing from the comfort of his or her home or office the finest available clothing, furnishings, automobiles, et alii, for the enhancement of life. The Griffin Suite is a family-friendly site: http://www.griffinsuite.com
Who we’d like to partner with
Any company which treasures its clientele and wants to add value to their existing business offerings. Your customers will be grateful for access to this portal to the finest in life style and designer fashion.
Partner types we’d like to work or share referrals with
About Us
THE GRIFFIN SUITE ...The Elegant Cyber Mall. Now, you can access your favorite Haute Couture Houses, including Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Hermes, Gucci, and a number of other Top Fashion Designers on Rodeo Drive ...all on one website and all from the comfort of your home, for your convenience. So relax ....and enjoy your shopping excursion!
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
THE GRIFFIN SUITE offers men's casual, athletic, and formal shoes. Visit our cybermall at http://www.griffinsuite.com and enter the "Men" and "Acce...
Dress your little ones in style! THE GRIFFIN SUITE carries a selection of children's clothing. Visit us to see what we offer!
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"Melissa Van Zee is kind and professional. My father used to own Johnson's Fine Furniture and..."
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"Melissa Van Zee is kind and professional. My father used to own Johnson's Fine Furniture and Upholstery, so I dealt with her company on several occasions. "
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Personally, I use delivery in Elkton, frequently. I do not care who delivers the food for as long as they are swift, courteous, ethical, the price is right, and the food is always fresh ...and hot if cooked.
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Personally, I use delivery in Elkton, frequently. I do not care who delivers the food for as long as they are swift, courteous, ethical, the price is right, and the food is always fresh ...and hot if cooked.
I have used Chase Bank since I lived in California and I am quite happy with them.
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I have used Chase Bank since I lived in California and I am quite happy with them.
The Griffin Suite is a cyber mall and available to all 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including Holidays. All orders are placed on-line and delivered directly to the client from the client-selected vendor(s), id est: Chanel, IBM, Rolls Royce, et alii. As such, the Coronavirus does not...
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The Griffin Suite is a cyber mall and available to all 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including Holidays. All orders are placed on-line and delivered directly to the client from the client-selected vendor(s), id est: Chanel, IBM, Rolls Royce, et alii. As such, the Coronavirus does not disrupt the business.
I like the idea of gifts, personally. They 'take one to places' they might not have explored otherwise.
With all due respect, however, if you sincerely want them to remember you fondly, "koozie cups" and "kazoos" are, definitely, NOT the answer ...unless your client is a young...
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I like the idea of gifts, personally. They 'take one to places' they might not have explored otherwise.
With all due respect, however, if you sincerely want them to remember you fondly, "koozie cups" and "kazoos" are, definitely, NOT the answer ...unless your client is a young child.
Having your company's so-called "act" together, and respecting your mission, goals, and approach, will automatically resonate ...without gimmicks. Nevertheless, in order to augment that resonance, a carefully-considered branding strategy can, in fact, boost your image ...IF it is not hokey. So, if you do intend to gift your clients and employees, remember to be careful to offer gifts which are useful, enduring, and attractive.
As only one simple example, I once worked for a petroleum company which distributed to it's employees a comfortably-sized, dark navy coffee cup with their relatively-'attractive' (such is subjective, of course) 'golden' logo. For years after I left the company, I inadvertently smiled every time I used that coffee cup, just by looking at the logo, remembering the company, and appreciating the usefulness and attractiveness of the cup.
A t-shirt, on the other hand, I, personally, would have discarded immediately, a pen would have run it's course within one month, a calendar within 12 months, and the like.
Another successful example is Estee Lauder's Gift-With-Purchase (GWP) program ...adopted by a fair number of major cosmetics companies, since. Annually, Lauder offers a small collection of gift-sized products as a free gift in exchange for the customer's product purchase of any item(s) of his or her choosing above a specified amount, such as $35.
In addition to your gifts, given that consistency strengthens your image (especially if your image is positive), a smart advertising campaign which incorporates that same attractive logo, trademark, and slogan will remind them, in a non-obtrusive fashion, that you are still strong and available to them for life.
The rest is all about excellent customer service! Good luck!
Pre-emptive thinking works best. I have found that offering "2% Net If Paid Within 30 Days" and "1.5% Interest For Each 30 Day Period After 60 Days", stated on the invoice, to be simple and automatic motivation to secure early and on-time payments. The "2% Net" is a discount which they are...
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Pre-emptive thinking works best. I have found that offering "2% Net If Paid Within 30 Days" and "1.5% Interest For Each 30 Day Period After 60 Days", stated on the invoice, to be simple and automatic motivation to secure early and on-time payments. The "2% Net" is a discount which they are permitted, thereby, to take from the total amount due for paying prior to the 31st day (or you could state "28 Days" or "10 Days", et caetera, if you need). The Interest fee kicks in only if they are a minimum of 60 days tardy, yet, is a polite method of saying, 'I am sorry, however, your late payment is costing me money for which I will, now, need you to compensate'.
Whatever else you do, never permit your emotions to hold sway if the customer remains in default, at that point. Simply, politely send another reminder with the additional 1.5% Interest fee added to the Total Due. Say "Please" and "Thank you". If one continues defaulting, continue being most polite and empathetic while helping them to pay the mutually agreed upon debt as soon as possible. If you, eventually, need a professional collection agency, find one which is polite at all times ..your reputation is still important. Any business which is the most polite, is, generally, the first paid.
I had no such experience with my own business. However, while employed, the company erred and lost Shell, unnecessarily. As an Analyst, I attempted to rescue my account, however, the company did not proceed according to my recommendations, resulting in Shell's permanent departure. Yet, Shell...
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I had no such experience with my own business. However, while employed, the company erred and lost Shell, unnecessarily. As an Analyst, I attempted to rescue my account, however, the company did not proceed according to my recommendations, resulting in Shell's permanent departure. Yet, Shell was our largest and most influential client; my client base was all of the major petroleum companies, so it was a 'small world'. I lost some respect for our company management over that matter. Having worked within the retail industry, my credo was, as their's, "The customer is always right." So, within reason, make each client happy and keep each client happy.
There are many sorts of bosses. Some will chit chat with you until you are blue in the face and some will walk by as though you had agreed to specific terms at the outset so what is there to discuss? Ideally, a Manager will make you feel welcome when you arrive, allow you to do your job without...
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There are many sorts of bosses. Some will chit chat with you until you are blue in the face and some will walk by as though you had agreed to specific terms at the outset so what is there to discuss? Ideally, a Manager will make you feel welcome when you arrive, allow you to do your job without interference, and be sorry to have to see you leave, offering to serve as a recommendation for you. The rest is up to you. Deserve it.
I do not like cold-calling. I prefer that the customer comes to me. As such, I am unlikely to send a cold email as way of an introduction unless they are subscribed to a service which brings them a variety of offers. I prefer to send a beautiful mailing to the client, introducing myself and/or...
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I do not like cold-calling. I prefer that the customer comes to me. As such, I am unlikely to send a cold email as way of an introduction unless they are subscribed to a service which brings them a variety of offers. I prefer to send a beautiful mailing to the client, introducing myself and/or my service/company.
I would begin by stating my case honestly. Nothing negates a lie faster than the truth. In addition, I would do my utmost to make certain that I never lower my standards to those of the person(s) sharing such untruths. Rise above ignorance! Always rise above!
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I would begin by stating my case honestly. Nothing negates a lie faster than the truth. In addition, I would do my utmost to make certain that I never lower my standards to those of the person(s) sharing such untruths. Rise above ignorance! Always rise above!
I am not certain that I ever have done such a thing. Generally, under such a circumstance, I would offer my client a quality product which he or she professed to need which was already being offered at a lower price. One can always save one's money and return, later, to purchase the...
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I am not certain that I ever have done such a thing. Generally, under such a circumstance, I would offer my client a quality product which he or she professed to need which was already being offered at a lower price. One can always save one's money and return, later, to purchase the higher-priced 'status' version. The issue rarely arose, however, because the majority of my clients were holding. One mistake I made, which I shall never make again, was admitting to a client, when she asked, that I did not use the product, myself, because I could not "afford" it. She thanked me and left without purchasing the item which I had attempting to convince her was perfect for her.
Jane Smythe
President and Chief Executive Officer