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Welcome to todays diary entry! Another full-on day in the shop, and the list of jobs just keeps growing. Yesterday afternoon, I took down a big poled full awning to make space for five drive-away awnings on the back wall, which in theory sounded simple, but in reality, was anything but. Every time you go to start one job, you realize there are another three or four things that need sorting first before you can even begin. It’s like playing a game of Tetris with stock, and trying to figure out the most efficient way to get everything in place without causing total chaos.
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The showroom is slowly taking shape, but there is still so much to move around. We’ve completely changed the layout now, and where there was once just one full awning, we now have a Vango Galli Pro, a Hexaway Pro, a Dorema Voyager, a Camptech Moto Elite, and an Outdoor Revolution T3E. That means there’s plenty more choice for customers, but also a lot more work to get everything properly displayed. The space looks much better, and having the variety of drive-away awnings means we’re showcasing products that are more suited to the growing campervan market, which is definitely a smart move heading into peak season.
The admin side of things, however, is a nightmare. I knew it was going to be bad, but it’s worse than I expected. Trying to work out exactly what’s needed, what stock needs to be ordered, and making sure everything is accounted for is giving me a massive headache. There are so many order forms to go through, and because I sold the most by quite some way, I’ve ended up with the lion’s share of the admin to deal with. It’s just one of those things—big sales mean big paperwork, and I can’t leave anything until the last minute because missing something now will only cause problems later. It’s stressful, to say the least, but it has to be done.
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The one positive in all the chaos is that the new starter has settled in really well. It’s always a bit of a worry bringing someone new into the mix at such a busy time, but they’ve hit the ground running, picking things up quickly and getting stuck in straight away. There’s a lot to take in when you first start in this industry, but they’ve handled it brilliantly. It definitely helps having an extra pair of hands, and hopefully, as they find their rhythm, it will take a bit of pressure off the rest of the team.
Speaking of the team, everyone has worked incredibly hard to get the shop into the position it’s in now. The amount of effort that’s gone into moving stock, reorganizing displays, and generally making sure everything is ready for the season ahead has been massive. It’s easy to overlook just how much work goes into getting things set up, but when you step back and look at how far the showroom has come in just a few days, it’s impressive. Without everyone chipping in and putting in the hours, there’s no way we’d be as prepared as we are now.
I had originally planned to take a day off today, but that idea went straight out the window. There was just too much to do, and taking a break didn’t feel like an option. I’m hoping to get Thursday off instead, but at this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if that doesn’t happen either. The problem with this time of year is that once things get moving, they don’t stop. We’re barely into the season, and already it feels like we’re running at full speed.
For now, all I can do is keep pushing through and hope that by the end of the week, things start to feel a bit more under control. But looking at what’s still left to do, I’m not holding my breath!
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