Steve Davenport

New to Online Business?

2011-12-14T19:04:00.000-08:00

Hi this is an interesting article if you are a new business starting online, or adding online business to your traditional business.

Lots of businesses are now operating on-line. They might be start ups who only trade on-line or established retailers and service providers who have been undercut on price due to the lower overheads of many on-line operations.

However, just because operating costs of an on-line business may be cheaper doesn’t guarantee success and the start up costs to obtain a properly functioning website can be high.

If you are not a "Harvey Norman” with the money to employ large law firms, IT consultants, accountants and marketers, how do you safely and effectively start your on-line presence and make a profit?

These are the things you need to consider:

Your business structure: sole trader, company or trust, this will depend upon your aims for the business;
A business plan which is fully budgeted so you can afford the full set up costs and can run your business until it makes a profit. See if you can conduct a trial first to gauge interest in your product or services by using another on-line auction or retail portal;
A marketing strategy which looks at social media as well as more conventional forms of advertising and publicity. Web marketers are increasingly saying that careful use of Twitter for example is more powerful and quicker than relying solely on attempts to generate a better ranking on popular web engines by the use of seo services;
Terms and Conditions which protect you and ensure you get paid, for example you might require payment before shipment of goods. These should also limit your liability as much as possible in the new Australian Consumer Law environment. You may also need to look at whether or not you need to register a personal property security interest under the new Personal Property Securities Register if you cannot obtain full payment up front;
A Privacy Statement and processes to ensure you comply with privacy and anti-spam laws. If you collect personal information from consumers you need to be aware of the rules regarding the use of this information and the on sale of such information to others or sending this information overseas;
A Disclaimer to protect yourself from liability particularly if your site contains links to other sites or information not produced by you;
Intellectual Property licences; if you intend to use intellectual property belonging to someone else you must have you obtained permission to do so;
A contract with your IT consultant or web designer to ensure you own and control your website and that you get what you pay for. It is quite common experience for start up businesses that the website provider cannot deliver them with a properly functioning product on time and on budget;

Make sure you obtain the business names, domain names and apply for trade mark protection of your product and/or trading name. A common problem for start up businesses is not checking to see if your product or trading name is similar to another business. This can be a very expensive mistake as you can wind up having to rename and rebrand your business or product or possibly having to defend expensive Federal Court proceedings.

Getting good advice at the beginning is a key factor to a successful on-line launch so it can indeed be a whole new ball game.

I am interested in your comments about this article. Please respond if you have something that you think our readers can benefit from.

Regards Steve Davenport

Low Cost Marketing Tips

2010-11-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

Hi all, here some great tips for all of you wanting to market your business without spending to much money.

Google maps- Now everybody is using I Phone and like other brands for their business (and everything else) being on Google Maps is a must if you want your business to be found. Make sure you also embed a google map of your business on your website, so that you are as visible as possible. Being on Google Maps will also increase your rankings with Google

Email Marketing and SMS Marketing. We all have great data bases at our disposal right? We have them on our email address books, phone contacts, MYOB Customer lists etc. By using the digital network we are able to communicate industry information, sales offers, company updates, frequent buyer programmes etc.

Ensure that your information within your emails or sms are to the point and relevant. Ensure also that you only send to clients who wish to be emailed. Put a note on the bottom that enables the client to opt out at any time.

Regularity is the name of the game and you should plan via your computer calendar items that you would like to communicate to your data base. This will ensure that you remember to and get in the habit of sending these communications on a regular basis.

Leads Clubs- Join a local Leads or Business Networking Group. This is a great way of spreading the word to many people. Most States and Cities have a group near you. These clubs run in the following way, a breakfast meeting once a week or fortnight. Each member gives a 30 second run down of what they do. Each member gives a summary of business leads they have passed onto fellow members. A different member gives a 20minute talk at every meeting and answers questions from the members. Another 30 second explanation of your business closes the meeting.

This is a great way of spreading the word. Each member knows hundreds of other people in business, friends and family. They recommend you and you recommend them. The lead they give you then have their contacts and so on.

Many long lasting friendships, and business relationships begin this way and I have found that this type of group is possibly the best form of advertising that we have been involved in.

Testimonials-are a great way of having existing clients detail their positive experiences with your company to their clients and to many potential clients. Include you testimonials on your web site for everyone to visit and to read. There is no better endorsement of your company than the positive experiences of your current clients.
If you are really clever you can video the testimonial and embed that on your site. This is even better as your potential clients can look into the eyes of your happy customer and get a real feel for their excitement and satisfaction.

Tracking-How many of you have a web site but have no idea of how many people visit your site, how they found their way to your site, how long they spent on your site etc>? Google Analytics is a great way of finding out much of this information and it is also free!!!!!

Pay Per Click Advertising- This is almost a must now and it is also a form of advertising where you only pay when someone visits you advertisement. See advertising on social networking groups like Facebook for more information.

If we are not tracking our advertising campaigns, or monitoring our web sites etc then we are all missing out on must have information!!!! We can all spend a lot of money on web sites, printing, advertising campaigns, but if that is where it starts and stops we are doing our businesses a real injustice.

Until next time

Steve Davenport
Promotions-R-Us
Souvenir Scene
2/265 Richmond Rd
Richmond SA 5033
0883521753
steve@promotions-r-us.com.au
www.promotions-r-us.com.au

Weekends Cricket

2010-10-18T17:01:00.001-07:00

A pretty wet week meant that many games did not get away this weekend. The A grade CVRCC boys turned up to Hawthorndene only to be confronted with a wash out. Their game will revert to the one day format next weekend.

The B grade ventured down to Serpentine Reserve to play Southern to find perfect conditions and a well drained oval. Southern got away to a good start and were only 2down for 93 at drinks and poised to post a big score. What they didn't factor on was Kingo Smith taking 5 for 47 after the break. A huge effort by our quick. New chum Josh Putland bowling his leggies chimed in with 3 for 29 and shows huge promise for a very young man. Southern ended the day with a moderate 173. The Ramblers will need to show the same gritty determination as week one to get over a determined Southern outfit.

Coromandel Valley Ramblers C Grade were smashed from one end of the oval to the other and did not help themselves by dropping a double digit amount of catches. Much work must be done at practice on our fielding to support our competent bowling line up. Sam Davenport with 2 for 93 was the only shining light with the ball. What could have been with 5 catches going down off his bowling alone. Southern finished the day at 7 for 334.

The D grade boys played Adelaide Cavaliers 2 at Kenilworth and made a handy 198 runs although they failed to bat out their overs. This gave Cavaliers a few bonus overs and by days end had replied with 1 for 36 off only five overs. Our fourth team will need to bowl tightly next Saturday to achieve victory. Batsmen who made an impression on the day were club legend Malcolm Lincoln with 47,Eitzen with 44 and Pownceby with 38. No one was able to turn their start into the big innings required.

Lets make sure we get out and support all the Ramblers teams next week. Early results can make or break teams in their bids to qualify for the finals.

Regards

Steve Davenport
Promotions-R-Us
Souvenir Scene P/L
2/265 Richmond Rd
Richmond SA 5033
0883521753
www.souvenirscene.com.au
www.promotions-r-us.com.au

Footy Finals Week 2

2010-09-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

Good luck to all Happy Valley Football Club teams participating in Saturday and Sundays finals.

The A grade play Cove on Saturday at Christies Beach Football Club in what promises to be a ripper game played in very wet conditions if the forecast continues to be correct. The Under14 Sunday team and the C grade participate in the Grand Final to be held at Happy Valley Football Club from approx 3.45pm on wards. The C grade play their Grand Final under lights from 7.00pm. All that can make sure you get up to support the boys in the quest to be premiers.The canteen and bar are both open from before the start of the first game.

On Sunday the Under 16's, the under 18's and the B grade all travel to windswept Aldinga Football Club to play 1st Semi Finals. One slip and we are out so again get down and support the lads achieve wins in all games. We have all been training since January, we might as well stick in for another three weeks, hey lads!!! Good luck to coaches Sutton, Norman, Pockets, Davenport, Sutherland and Stringer.

Thanks must also go to all of the wonderful trainers at Happy Valley who have to cover all days and grounds to ensure the boys are well prepared and safe whilst playing our great game. To Hank, Des, Shannon, Jess, Sarah, Alicia, Mel, Jason a huge thanks from all of the coaches at Happy Valley. To all of our other volunteers who run boundry, time the matches, work the scoreboard, mark, the oval, run water etc a big thanks also.

Two unsung heros of recent weeks. Ian Eddy who arrives at every home game before the sun gets up to do ground set up, what a great job you do and we appreciate it every week. To young Joel Chapman who has boundry umpired, run water and assisted us in every way thank you very much young man. Only an under 10 at the club and already giving fantastic service.

Go Vikings

Steve Davenport
Souvenir Scene P/L
Promotions R Us
2/265 Richmond Rd Richmond SA 5033
0883521753
www.souvenirscene.com.au

Happy Valley Football Club Under 16's Defeat Reynella

2010-08-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

What a big week it has been in football a great man once said and never has it been truer than the past week at the Happy Valley Football Club. A wet week mean that our training was very much modified. After a honorable loss against equal top Brighton the lads came out to play against Reynella in the elimination Final down at Christies Beach. This is the business end of the season and the boys knuckled down immediately and scored first in the big encounter.

Louis Luke given the difficult assignment of shutting down Collinson from Reynella did just that and did not give the Reynella wingman a sniff all day, hence making it very difficult for Reynella to move the ball forward. Beard was great in ruck all day for the Valley and together with Tom Kari gave us the first look for most of the match. Kumnick up forward and then on the wing kicked three and provided a quality target. Down back Spacie, Tate, and Barrett let nothing go through half back and consistently provided rebound. Sexton and Bauer mopped up anything with good judgement and made some great decisions.

Up forward, big Nicho, lead well and fought like the devil to keep the ball in our area, whilst Benno, Mesecke, Eshmade provided targets and put plenty of frontal pressure on the Reynella backs ensuring us many shots at goal. J Kari, Kleeman, Spark, Cummings, Norton and Zeitz all contributed well whereever they were asked to play whilst Peters and Raitt were outstanding in the middle.

The end result was three great quarters of complete team football, running to support, playiong to our structure. This saw us dominate on the scoreboard. The last quarter was poor and not helped by a very average umpiring performance. Reynella fought back but we were too good by about three goals.

It will take an even more disciplined performance and four quarters of concentration to get over a rebounding Brighton at Aldinga next Sunday morning.The boys now have some idea about just what they can achieve if they follow the plan and believe in each other.

Lets get em Vikings.

Congratulations to all of the HVFC sides who competed and won on the weekend. All sides are still alive apart from the Under 16 sunday team who were valliant in defeat against Brighton on Sunday. The SFL refused to budge and we were forced to play 8-9 under 14 boys who had played the day before. Thanks to all the lad who worked hard all year, to the under 14 boys who assisted us and to the parents who bring the boys out every weekend. Both Steve and I are very proud of your efforts. We have seen much imporvement in the group this season and look forward to seeing the boys out again in 2011.

Steve Davenport
Souvenir Scene
Promotions R Us
2/265 Richmond Rd Richmond SA 5033
08 83521753

Promotional Confectionary

2010-08-20T07:58:00.000-07:00

Please tell me who would want to receive a free packet or container of sweets???? I know, all the hands are currently in the air. Put your logo or emblem on confectionery and hand them around or put them in a bowl at your next conference and you won't be able to keep people away from your stand!!!

Confectionery is great way to have your company or club name spread far and wide. Confectionery, is fun, colourful and a great talking point (wait until you swallow) and will ensure that your potential clients will remember you.

Mints, Jelly Beans, Boiled Lollies, Chocolate, Lolly Pops, etc

Whether your business or club be large or small there is a confectionery product right for you.

Please ask us about corporate confectionary and what exactly is available at any time by calling Steve Davenport at 0417839235 at any time.

Ramblers on Fire

2010-02-04T18:03:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

A great game of cricket played by a slightly undermanned Ramblers team steam rolled Warradale in our last game.

After a spluttering start, John Ferris joined a very proppy skipper to add 138 for the 5th wicket. This enabled us to reach 269 at the end of the day.Week 2 saw John Hilditch rip through the warradale bowling in the second session abely supported by newcomer Andrew Gormlie, Dean McStay and Kingsley Smith. The boys stuck to their task and the game plan and gained the rewards. warradale all out well short of the total.

Ramblers are now on the cusp of the final four but needing to win their remaining games to ensure a finals berth. We cant take the Bulls lightly this week.

Until next time,

Steve Davenport

Go You Good Things

2010-01-17T15:32:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

The Ramblers took on arch rivals Coromandel Cricket Club on Saturday in a one day match. After winning the toss I decided to bat and we were quickly out of the blocks. The loss of a few wickets slowed progress and at the end of our inning we battled to an unimpressive 140.

The boys were asked for a special effort given that this was a game was a game we need to win to keep in touch with the final four. Our opening bowlers were outstanding keeping their big guns to 9 runs after the first ten overs. Great fielding and bowling from our entire team saw us bowl out the opposition for 110 and seal the victory.

A great effort that showed plenty of ticker from our lads.

Looking forward to keeping up the enthusiasm and effort for next weeks clash. We cant really afford to drop a game from here on in.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ebay-All About Airconditioning

2010-01-14T13:27:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Over the Xmas period we have been busy tricking up our new Ebay store, adding many trade products and now featuring many items of clothing. Polo Shirts, Workwear etc. This store is just going to get bigger and bigger for us as we head into 2010.

Since increasing our size and product range we have seen the hits on our store rise 400 percent. I would really appreciate clients friends etc having a look at the store and giving some feedback on it, positive or negative.

Ebay has gone from and interest to an exciting addition to our business. Coming soon will be our new DDE and Souvenir Scene web sites. Here you will be able to purchase, compare products prices quality and technical information. It will include both our Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Plumbing products and our Corporate clothing and Promotional products.

Just go into Ebay and type in All About Airconditioning to view our store. Our web site address to open soon will be www.dde.com.au

Til next time

Happy New Year

2010-01-14T13:16:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

Happy New year to everyone, I trust 2010 will be great for everyone.

The year for us has kicked off already and Xmas and our week off seem ages ago.

Ride Like Crazy has just gone off, thanks to all the wonderful people who have signed to ride. Last years event was huge with 650 riders however this year has exploded and over 1600 people will hit the rode to Ride Like Crazy for the Mick Koerner Foundation. We have produced a huge amount of bike jersies, polos caps and stubby coolers for this event and like all events particularly over Xmas we have gone through the panic of will the products turn up on time!!!! Thankfully all is going pretty smooth.

The weather has been ridiculously hot in South Australia and as such the air-conditioning season has just sailed off the planet. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have pulled some huge shitters with their stock ordering and have not been able to supply the country with anywhere near enough units. That has seen us spread our wings to Samsung and also to Derby who have not let us down. Their brand names are now well and truly on the map not only because of their quality but also with the help of the brand mentioned. We have plenty of Samsung available so please give us a call if you are in need of split system or ducted airconditioning in 2010.

Plumbers also seem to be on the move with much of the Rudd development money in schools made available at the end of 2009. This has seen a huge lift in business for many of the contractors. We may be a small family owned and operated business but we are giving the big multi nationals a huge run with our great pricing and extra ordinary service. If you would like to give us a go and see how we can assist your business then please call me on 0882974028 at any time. We also send interstate.

Til next time

Steve Davenport

Ramblers machine tramples opposition

2009-12-22T18:56:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

The team is looking better and better as we hit the Christmas break. This week Westminster Old Scholars were no match for the talented Ramblers outfit.

The Captain is out with a groin injury but the team pulled together to amass 281 runs and then proceeded to bowl out Westminster for 25.... Yes 25 runs. In their second dig the Westminster boys showed a little more heart and were 4 down when the game finished.

We now are poised at 3 wins and 3 losses to make an assault on the finals after Xmas starting with the local derby against Coromandel Cricket Club on Jan 9th at Hewett Sports Ground. This is not just another game as a win will go towards securing the Hewett Benson Trophy, so I expect all to come out firing.

Hopefully I will make a return against Coromandel as we look to make it 4 wins out of the last five games.

Merry Xmas and a safe new year to all at Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club and to all players and members in the Adelaide and Suburban Cricket Association.

Until next time,

Steve Davenport

Goji Products information

2009-12-14T13:11:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Here is some information on how to take the various Freelife products that we are selling. If you are interested in these products please let me know by calling 0882974028.

GoChi
60ml in the morning and 60ml some other time during the day. Most people suggest the last thing you do before going to bed as it helps with relaxation and sleep. Therefore, a bottle should be consumed every 7-8 days if taken correctly and all 4 bottles will be consumed every month. Hence, next product on your door step. I personally take it 3 times a day because I love it and average 6 bottles a month but for the recommended dosage 120ml a day.

Please note: Make sure people do not drink from the bottle as the bacteria from your saliva will kill the active ingredient because there are no preservatives in the product.

If you want to do some more research on the product and its benefits the chief product formulator publishes heaps of articles on www.gojihive.com and also there is a heap of testimonials for a whole range of conditions on www.gojihealthstories.com

The best way to explain this product is it is the premium functional beverage meaning product that provides your body with the most nutritional value on the planet. It works on a cellular level. I often do a comparsion of cheap wine vs expensive wine and explain the difference is the treatments, grape quality, bottling process, preservatives, soils, climates, and a whole range of different things add to the cost. This is no different, grapes from the highest point plants grow, most nutritionally rich soils, hand picked and cold pressed, no herbacides, pesticides, top level bottling process. This all contributes to the quality of the product and why it works so well.

TAIslim
Take the product 60ml within 5 minutes before breakfast and lunch with a glass of water and 2 litres of water a day. Critical for best results within 5 minutes as this helps with the curbing apetite and also the water helps with digestion. You can do your second shot before dinner but if it keeps you awake at night do it at lunch. TAIslim speeds your metabolism and I have found 2 in 10 people cant sleep if taken before dinner.

Explain follow this system for best results. It is no different to a gym program, if you want to do a marathon and are only prepared to do one session a week your performance will not be the best it could. Or if you have the flu and are on anti biotics and you only take half the dose you are probably still going to have the flu.

Another important thing to explain. If you start taking TAIslim and you feel like you have a constant rumble, bloating etc this is normal. It means you have a bad bacteria built up in your system and the nuflora fibre complex is flushing this out. Explain that it is actually a positive thing because that would continue to build and create a few problems down the track. You need to touch on this because people may get on the product and they may stop because they think it is not working. In fact, it is probably doing a life changing thing for their health. If they do get this symptom, they can either reduce the dose a bit ie 30ml 2 times a day or even sample some form of dairy to settle the stomach.

Chi 3
Take the shot when you feel tired, or need a boost, or before training or a performance event. Some people suggest it works best 30 minutes before the event or sport. Also works wonders for hangovers.

I explain to people that if you are going to take the products, take them properly or your results will be limited. The products work, they are proven to work by science but like anything if you take them once every 3 days of course they will have limited effect.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ride Like Crazy 2010

2009-11-16T19:57:00.000-08:00

The Ride Like Crazy team is pleased to provide the following information:

The Ride Like Crazy Merchandise Shop is now open. Visit www.ridelikecrazy.com and select "Shop". You will find:
• jerseys and polos
• corporate polos
• hats
• cool drink holders
• kids' shirts

Buying merchandise is a great way of helping promote the Ride Like Crazy cause to the community.

All monies raised goes to assisting childhood cancer.

Jerseys can be tried on for size between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. at
Davenport Durham
28 Richmond Road (east of Railway Terrace on the southern side of Richmond Road)
Keswick

If you have already registered and wish to change your jersey size please email ridelikecrazy@police.sa.gov.au

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Corporate and Club Clothing Special

2009-11-15T21:30:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Xmas is well on its way and Corporate clothing and gifts are flying out the door.

Souvenir Scene is pleased to be able to offer some great prices on the Flash range of clothing. We have polo shirts, tee shirts, singlets and track jackets and pants in great colour combinations. This range of products are brilliant for sporting clubs, the work place, etc.

Purchase from this promotion and receive 5% off your order.

Prices including an embroidered logo on the front breast (approx 10,000 stitches) are as follows,

Adult Tee $26.00 plus GST
Kids Tee $24.50 plus GST

Mens Singlet $23.50 plus GST
Ladies Singlet $23.50 plus GST
Kids Singlet $22.00 plus GST

Mens Polo $30.00 plus GST
Ladies Polo $30.00 plus GST
Kids Polo $28.50 plus GST

Adult Track Jacket $44.00 plus GST
Kids Track Jacket $42.50 plus GST

Adult Track Pants $37.00 plus GST
Kids Track Pants 35.00 plus GST

Flash Cap $13.30 plus GST
Flash Bag $34.75 plus GST

Steve Davenport
Souvenir Scene
28 Richmond Road
Keswick SA 5028

ph 08 8297 4028
fx 08 8297 0986
mb 0417 839 23

Souvenir Scene - suppliers of
- Corporate Apparel and Giftware

Sun Shines In Adelaide

2009-11-15T19:22:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Wow did summer hit Adelaide Australia early or what. Switching straight from Winter to Summer Adelaide has gone through it's first heatwave in history in November. Adelaide sweltered through nine days in a row of above 35 degrees, and whilst there is relief today the mecury will rise once again to 41 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

At Davenport Durham Enterprises we have felt it big time, almost unable to keep up with the demand on air-conditioning. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are already out of three models until the first week of December, which has enabled us to also introduce our new brand of Samsung air-conditioning.

If you are thinking of air-conditioning your house this season it would be a good idea to get on the phone or email and place your orders now so that we can ensure delivery when you require the product.

Copper tube is also flying out the door and we are offering 5% discount for every 5 rolls of paircoil you buy on one invoice.

We look forward to seeing you very soon at DDE 28 Richmond Rd Keswick SA 5035 0882974028 and sadavenport@dde.com.au

Ramblers Good Form Continues

2009-11-15T19:02:00.000-08:00

Hi all, well the Ramblers went to town on Keswick this week following on from last weeks breakthrough victory. I won the toss on a very hot day and elected to bat. The openers put on 58 and really set the day up. Batsmen continued to score heavily thorughout the afternoon. Badly tearing a groin wrecked my day however the lower order hit lustily in the late afternoon to ensure a score of 291.

With some disciplined bowling and keen fielding we should be able to make this victory number two. Well done so far lads, we stuck to the game plan, batted all day and look what happened.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

2009-11-15T18:49:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

It is with deep regret and sadness that we advise of the death on Saturday, 14 November 2009, of Senior Sergeant Mick "Crazy" Koerner of the SAPOL STAR Group.

On behalf of all the Ride Like Crazy team we extend our sincere condolences to Crazy's wife Jody and family.

Until next time,

Steve Davenport

Ride Like Crazy 2010

2009-11-12T19:41:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Did you see the Ride Like Crazy story on A Current Affair last night???? If you didn't have a look at this link
http://www.adelaideaca.com.au/story_details.php?sID=TkRndw

The Police are going to make Ride Like Crazy an annual event for childhood cancer in honour of their great mate.

One of the girls in the story is also known to us, Shawni Bow, who we pray fights hard and recovers from her own bout of cancer. Shawni is a basketballer from the Forestville Eagles and all her friends and coaches and club are right behind her.

If you would like to ride in the January event in Adelaide please go to the SAPOL web site and follow the links. This is a great cause to support

Souvenir Scene are once again proud to be sponsors of and suppliers of the merchandise and bike jersey's for Ride Like Crazy.

Enjoy the story

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ramblers Rule

2009-11-08T22:43:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

What a form reversal as the Ramblers took on the top team the South Coasters and won last Saturday afternoon.

On a very hot day and with the lawn mowed, the Ramblers bowlers put in a very disciplined and consistent effort. They created many opportunities and all were taken by a very keen fielding group. Well done boys.

Congratulations to the South Coasters who played the game in great spirit and ensured a very enjoyable game was had by all.

Thanks also to all of the Ramblers players and members who attended the club on Saturday night to celebrate my new games record at the club. It is a great club the CVRCC and its times like this you realise it.

Lets all get together at practice on Wednesday night and get ready for round 4

Until next time

Steve Davenport

PIA Trade Day Saturday 31st October

2009-11-01T22:11:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Saturday the 31st saw the PIA put on a very well organised trade day at St Peters Town Hall.

It was a very worthwhile experience for us at DDE as we got to meet many plumbers, trade teachers, SA Water, etc as well as many of the distributors showing their wares.

Being new on the plumbing wholesale side of the business we were very pleased to see and hear that people were knowing who we were and receiving our newsletters and sms. I think it firmed in our mind exactly where DDE is sitting and the market that we are aiming for.

Thanks to the PIA who put up many prizes to attract clients, displays, discussions, and talks,also providing us with professional coffee, and a Lions Club BBQ.

Well done and we at DDE look very forward to participating in more of these days both in the city and the country areas.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Korfball Sensation

2009-11-01T21:55:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

What a tough grand final we played last Sunday. In very hot conditions at Etsa Park the game went goal for goal for much of the first half, until North broke away to lead by 4 at half time. In the second half the Boomers slipped another goal behind until they staged a spirited comeback getting as close as two before finally conceding to a three goal defeat.

Both teams battled hard and North earned their victory.

But controversy was not far away. At the end of the game it was discovered that North Adelaide had played an unregistered and un qualified player. This meant that the Adelaide Boomers were judged premiers for 2009. This was certainly not the way you like to win particularly in a grand final, however the rules are the rules.

Well played everyone, the club were involved in three senior grandfinals and were runners up in the A and B grade.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ramblers put up a good show

2009-11-01T21:47:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

at last the Ramblers B grade showed some grit against some very good bowling on a slow ground. We set ourselves to bat for 60 overs and we did that scoring 220 runs and giving the opposition something to think about for next week.

Keep it up lads success is just around the corner if we want it bad enough.

Thanks for all the messages with regards me becoming the new games record holder at the club, they are most appreciated. Today I reckon I can feel each and every one of those 341 games.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

New Web Site- www.dde.com.au

2009-10-28T20:49:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

our new website is almost ready to go at long last. It looks great!!! We are currently now adding our products into the site so that you can make your purchase directly from www.dde.com.au. You will be able to access newsletters, information, special offers, etc.

This now bridges our gap between our store, our Ebay store and our web site.

Talk about technology!!!!!

I will be in touch as soon as we are ready to launch.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Adelaide Boomers into Grand Final

2009-10-26T21:56:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

What a game we played in last Sunday!!! Preliminary final day V Sikopi and it was an absolute thriller.

The game was played at a pretty hot pace and both sides went goal for goal. After half time Sikopi goaled twice in a row to lead until 2 and half minutes to go. The equaliser was scored and both sides attacked hard until the siren went. Full time and the game was tied. The match went to golden goal and after Sikopi had first use of the ball, good defense saw a turnover which resulted in the Boomers scoring the winning basket.

Congratulations to both teams who put up an awesome fight.

Boomers now meet North adelaide in the Grand Final next Sunday at ETSA Park around High Noon.

Good luck to both clubs.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ramblers Fail in game 2

2009-10-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Well if we thought last week couldnt get much worse, the Ramblers excelled themselves in the second week!!!!! Dropping ten catches for the match and seven before the other side passed our score we sank to our second straight defeat.

The luckless bowlers created enough opportunites to get the side out twice but the fielders couldnt finish off the job. The opposition finally out for 160.

Oh what could have been!!!!!!

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Adelaide-South Australia

2009-10-22T16:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Spring has sprung in Adelaide, how good is it? Mid 20's,blue skys,it's great to be alive.

If you are thinking about a holiday destination the this has got to be the place to be!!!!

Til next time

Steve Davenport

Air-conditioning Season Takes Off

2009-10-21T02:58:00.001-07:00

Hi all,

Well all of a sudden clients have awoken all over the place, DDE have been rushed off our feet with plumbers and air-conditioning mechanics calling in from all over the state.

MHI units (Choice magazines A/C of the year) have been flying out of the door as Adelaide gets just a taste of the warm weather ahead. Now is a great time to consider purchasing an air-conditioner as mechanics have time to install very soon after you purchase the unit. Don't wait until the 40 degree days begin because then you will suffer as the tradies ques lengthen.

DDE offers Mitsubishie Heavy Industries, Samsung and Derby brands in split systems,ducted, multi splits, cassettes for domestic and commercial applications.

Call Paul, John or Steve to organise a home visit to correctly size your a/c to your requirements. 0882974028

Til next time,

Steve Davenport

Korfball- Adelaide Boomers

2009-10-21T02:53:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

The home and away season ended last Sunday with our team overpowering a plucky Arista side. Team patterns were well executed after a pre game practice and all of sudden the goals started to add up after quite a few barron weeks.

Prelim final this Sunday at Etsa Park at 11.50am. Best of luck to all of our players in what should be a pretty exciting game. Here's hoping we take last weeks form with us!!!!!!

Til next time

Steve Davenport

Coromandel Ramblers in big trouble

2009-10-21T02:45:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

The second game for the year has got away to a very poor start for the Ramblers. After I lost the toss we were sent in to bat on an oval that was very lush after a week of rain and a pitch that did not allow the ball to come on to the bat. Many of us battled hard and for a long while without scoring very many runs. The end of the inning saw the Ramblers post only 87.

In the field we also toiled manfully taking 1 for 34. It will take an extraordinary effort to save this one.

Unfortunately we had many players in the club unavailable this week for a number of reasons. Thanks to all of those making themselves available to play in any grade asked of them.

Til next time

Steve Davenport

Copper Price Rise

2009-10-21T02:40:00.000-07:00

Hi all, just a quick note to let everyone know that copper prices are on the move again.

November 1st will see copper rise upto 4-5%. So eveyone has 1 week to place an order to save. Remember our plumbing offer of 5% off all copper sales for the next week.

Airconditioning clients save 5% when you buy 5 rolls of pair coil. Stock up now whilst the price is low. Buying now will save you almost 10% than buying in November.

Ring 0882974028 and ask for Paul or Steve

Til next time,

Steve Davenport

Forestville Eagles Basketball Club

2009-10-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I have recently been appointed Vice president of Basketball Operations at tthe Forestville Eagles Basketball Club.

We are looking forward to another great year in the 09/10 basketball seasons. We have just come off a tremendous year where the CABL men finished third and the CABL Women took out the premiership in a memorable grand final. The juniors both boys and girls were in approx 17 grand finals and we took out many of them.

The Eagles had several state and SASI representatives, and our under 14 girls went to Perth to participate in the National titles.

Any junior boys or girls wanting to play basketball in a family friendly environment, where there is a clear pathway from the junior teams through to the senior teams should contact the club on 0882317908 and speak to Glen Matheson.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Copper Special

2009-10-14T23:52:00.000-07:00

Hi all, Beat the price rise coming in November by stocking up now!!!

Buy 5 rolls of pair coil or annealed copper and receive 5% discount off our already great price!!!!

Call Steve John or Paul on 0882974028 or email sadavenport@dde.com.au at Davenport Durham Enterprises P/L

Pick up from the warehouse or we can organise delivery from you.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

2009-10-14T18:23:00.001-07:00

The Shiraz 2005 By Jazz Wines

Description

The Shiraz 2005-Jazz Wines - Carton of 12 Bottles

Taste and Tone:-Flavourful balance ensuring fruit flavours are prominent , complemented by subtle chocolate and pepper nuances. Full bodoed this wine has a long smooth finish.

Origin:-100% South Australian, from the preeminent regions of the barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare and Langhorne Creek.

Accessibility:- Ready for immediate enjoyment. Structured for for full maturation in 3-10 years from vintage.

Price Normally upto $25.00 US per bottle it is selling for $120.00 per carton of 12 bottles.

Jazz Wines The*Shiraz is an enjoyable ensemble of taste and style from winemaker Corrina Rayment. The wine is a blend of Shiraz selected from top vineyards in the Barrossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek from South Australia.
, The*Shiraz offers uniquely informative packaging. It can be found in restaurants in Toronto and New York as well as Crush Wine Co. in New York.

License Number 51304960

This item is packed well in cartons to ensure safe delivery to you no matter where you reside.

All About Airconditioning Terms and Conditions

All About Airconditioning uses many courier service providers to deliver airconditioning products, parts and accessories Australia-wide. All transported items use computerized tracking technology and receive a computer generated consignment note associated with each individual delivery (eg. C9146666). All orders have a tracking number, All About Airconditioning will contact you with your tracking details. Altneratively, a phone number for the carrier will be provided, and you can provide them with the consignment note number so that they can easily provide you with an accurate delivery time.

The transit time for your delivery depends mostly on the distance from our warehouse and the delivery destination usually ranging from 1-4 working days. The delivery service provided will be standard ground, therefore if you require special instructions to be carried out, you may need to upgrade your delivery service. The transport companies used generally deliver in the mornings. Detailed information of the delivery can be obtained through your tracking information sheet which can be provided once the order has been despatched. The customer is required to sign for their products and must be at the delivery address to recieve the goods anytime between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. The customer should also be familiar with how many boxes should be recieved.

Any missing or lost stock should be communicated via email or by phoning us on 0882974028. Unless notified by the customer, All About Airconditioning will not know if you have missing stock, we welcome any concerns you may have and will endeavour to correct any issues that you have as soon as possible. Remember you are talking with and buying from the owners of the business

See my other listings for more great items!

EFM Award Winners

2009-10-13T21:46:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

As the official merchandise supplier of EFM Health Clubs Merchandise we would like to congratulate Nathan Weise SA winner of EFMer of the year(King William St), Craig Schulze as Eastern States EFMer of the year (Parkville) and Steve Hughes (Woodville) as the National EFMer of the year.

These guys all give their business one hundred percent and not only enjoy what they do they enjoy what they do for their clients.

Well done boys, keep up the good work

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ramblers Disaster

2009-10-13T19:55:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

One of my favourite things to do in Summer is to play cricket for the Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club, something I have been doing now for 33 seasons.

This season I am Captain of the section 2 side.

Saturday was our first game of the season. I lost the toss and we were sent into bat. After our 40 overs we had knocked up 199 runs in what was a pretty good effort. Most batsmen got some good practice out in the middle which will hold us in good stead for later on.

We went out into the field with confidence and enthusiasm and the wickets started to fall regularly. After 20 overs the home side were 8/91. We had an unbeatable hold on the game or did we. The North Haven Captain smashed our attack all over the park to make a centuryand to guide them to a 2 wicket victory.

In the end we just weren't consistent enough with the ball and the result from a certain win to a soul destroying loss. Not the ending I felt we deserved or expected.

This leaves us with plenty of work to do in game 2 next week and I will expect we have all learnt a big lesson from this game. It certainly aint over til its over!!!!!!

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Plumbing Super Specials for October

2009-10-13T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

If you are looking to add profit to your plumbing jobs then call us at Davenport Durham Enterprises 0882974028. Based in Keswick, 28 Richmond Rd, opposite the new World Park, we are a family owned and operated South Australian company providing the most competitive prices, quality products and outstanding service.

For the month of October please take of 5% from our already low prices on copper tube both annealed and hard drawn and from our copper fittings and pipe insulation.

Our products meet all of the Australian standards and all have the appropriate watermark.

Come on and give us ago. Surely you guys are tired of the ho hum service and pricing of the multi nationals!!!!! Put some fun and some profit back into your buying today!!!

Contact Steve Paul or John for your next plumbing quotation or order.
Open from 7.30am Monday to Friday.

P.S. Ask about having the order delivered to site or to your workshop.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Happy Valley Football Club Medal Count

2009-10-12T21:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

What a great night it was last Saturday Night at the Viking Medal.It really was the night of nights for the 2009 season. The club as a whole was quite successful with all teams bar 1 making the finals, snaring one premiership in the under 14's.

The coaches all gave entertaining speeches, the crowd was very well behaved and the place looked just fantastic. Well done to Denise Schurgott, Lisa Mc Williams and Sam Sterzl for organising such a fantastic event.

The 2010 board was welcomed in with Steve Maguire still President and the reappointment of Ben Porter as senior coach. Peter Willoughby was also congratulated as he joins the club in the role of Football Manager. Peter's experience will be just what is needed to take the club to the next level. Great news also that hank Middleton will continue on as head trainer for yet another season. He ands his team have done a great job again this season.

Congratulations to all the medal winners.

We look forward to an even more successful 2010

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Ride Like Crazy

2009-10-12T19:33:00.001-07:00

Hi all, Earlier this year our company Souvenir Scene sponsored an event called Ride Like Crazy. This event was held by the SA Police to honour Mick Koerner who was fighting a losing battle with an aggresive brain cancer. What started out as a group of mates wanting to raise some money for this young family man's family turned into a tour de force of some 750 people from within the various services to friends and family. Such is the regard this family are held in the community, people turned out from all over the country to ride in this event held during the Tour Down Under. Souvenir Scene was asked to make a few tops which turned into hundreds of riding jersies, polo shirts and stubby coolers. I am attaching a few photos and a video to show you all a little about what it is all about. From this day forward Ride Like Crazy will become a major Police SA fundraiser to be held in Adelaide on a annual basis. Mick Koerner, is still fighting that battle although in recent months it has become even harder than before. He is supported by all of his friends and family. Until next time Steve Davenport

Plumbing Copper

2009-10-11T23:34:00.000-07:00

Hi all, Davenport Durham Enterprises is extremely please to be the appointed a distributor for Smartco Copper Tube.

We are now able to supply the plumbing industry with all of their copper tube and copper fitting requirements.

The tube meets all of the Australian Standards and has all of the watermarks required. See www.smartco.com.au to download these watermarks and standards.

Our prices are the best in town, the quality excellent and the service sensational.

For more information please call me on 0882974028 or email sadavenport@dde.com.au

Until next time

Steve Davenport

EBAY SHOP

2009-10-11T23:12:00.000-07:00

Hi all, our Ebay shop is well and truly open for business!!!!!

All About Airconditioning- is our Ebay shop which has lots of products available to buy immediately.

Like many people I started to dabble on Ebay, mainly to clear a few items that had been sitting on our shelves for far to long. I had previously tried Ebay but did not take the time to understand it. In short I was too busy and couldn't be bothered studying up on what was required.

Once we got started and things started to sell it became almost addictive and as our sales started to grow, it became obvious that this was another potential money earner. Once I had hit the required target I opened All About Airconditioning. This grouped many of our common items in one spot and gave our clients, many of whom have become regulars to meet and see everything we have to offer.

Slowly but surely I am growing this side of the business and recently have become a Power Seller. I have also just come back from an Ebay seminar in Sydney which was fascinating and provided me with plenty of information and many short cuts which has made my Ebay experience even more rewarding.

I look forward to developing this side of the business over the coming months.

Please have a look at the site on Ebay, All About Airconditioning, my ID code is steve_davenport62

If you would like to discuss any aspects of Ebay please get in touch at any time.

Until next time

Steve Davenport

Fundraising

2009-10-11T22:49:00.000-07:00

Hi all, our other company Souvenir Scene has branched into providing fundraising opportunities for sporting clubs, service clubs, schools etc.

We have a range of Performance Wear that has just taken off since we started offering the product as a fundraiser. Everybody is wearing this sort of product so why not have your members buy it from your club?????

We guarantee 30% profit marging and very little effort!!!!! Beat that!!!!

If you are interested in finding out more then please contact me on 0882974028 at any time or email me at sadavenport@dde.com.au at any time. I will send you our fundraising pack.

If you work in a large work place and want to supplement your income give me a call and I can tell you how our clients are doing just that.

Have a look at this 30 second teaser clip

Until next time

Steve Davenport

About the Author

2009-10-11T21:29:00.000-07:00

Hi my name is Steve Davenport.

I am a director of Davenport Durham Enterprises P/L and Ebay shop All About Airconditioning.

Our business interests are wide and varied,

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Wholesalers,

Distributors for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Samsung and Derby domestic and commercial air-conditioning,

Plumbing copper wholesalers,

Corporate Clothing and Promotional Gifts

Distributor of Freelife Goji Juice, Tai Slim and other products

We have been in business now for 10 years and are thoroughly enjoying the freedom and excitement of being in our own business.

My background is refrigeration and airconditioning wholesale, my business partner's background is with wholesale souvenirs, gifts and books.

This is my first go at blogging and we will be putting up plenty of interesting information about our company and what we do over the coming months.

On a personal level my interests are with the Happy Valley Football Club, Forestville Eagles Basketball Club, The Adelaide Boomers Korfball Club. I pretty much enjoy being involved in sport of any description.

Until next time,

Steve Davenport