Back to Blogging on this Cold Day!
I tried to force myslef to blog around this time last year because everyone tells me it is a must. I find that I am seriously lacking the self-discipline to make myself do it consistently, but it is a new year and I am determined to blog! Maybe I have felt that I don’t have anything to blog about, or maybe I am so disheartend by this economy and the world we are trying to survive in that I have found it difficult to be excited about the business of selling stoves and fireplaces. As I write this I am chuckling about my wording; three years ago I was working my tail off to “Thrive” our business was growing and it was an exciting time! A mere three years later - three years that feel like 50yrs - I am struggling to keep our business alive (notice I didn’t say “Dream - keep the dream alive” because it is not the dream I had). Probably not the PC thing to write on the blog that is a “must” have, but the truth at the moment.
Nevertheless, I am here as your determined blogger to remind everyone that Wood is Good! That there has never been a better time to invest in a wood stove/insert or efficient fireplace. I know what you’re thinking! “Winter is almost over and I have made it this far without that expense, why would I buy one now?” You know what I have to say to that? Well, you’ve got a point. (I am assuming that now you can see why I am such a good sales person). If you are on a fixed income, or have lost your job, then you absolutely have a point. But, if you have the means and desire for a fireplace/stove (weather wood or gas), then now is the time. You will still have plenty of cold weather to enjoy the new appliance and you’ll be able to take advantage of the Tax Credit for efficient wood products installed. OK, I did my selling bit.
I think tomorrow I will talk about what growth I am finally seeing in the contemporary gas world. I was personally predicting it to take off about two years ago, but I am slowly seeing its’ growth in the last year or so. I think I will also be more upbeat tomorrow as I feel strangely excited about my new commitment to blogging.
Tags: Contemporary Gas, economy, Energy Efficient, Fireplaces, Wood Stoves