Burry Port businessman Gareth Isaac is a prime example of how hard work can help you beat the recession.
Mr Isaac set up his GI Carpets and Rugs business exactly three years ago – just as the economy started to nosedive.
“People looked at me as if I was daft trying to set up a new business,” said Mr Isaac.
“But I’m now celebrating the third birthday of the business. I’m still here and proof that you can make a go of things in even the toughest economic climate.
“You just have to make sure that you are providing a quality service and giving the customer what they want.”
Mr Isaac, 43, had been working for another carpet retailer before deciding to go it alone.
“I spotted something of a gap in the market. There wasn’t a carpet shop in Burry Port and I recognised the fact that it is one of the biggest towns in Carmarthenshire,” he said.
“We run a very different operation to the big ‘supermarket-style’ carpet warehouses.
“I have a great small team of three part-time carpet fitters and we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and professional service.
“Providing a quality service is key to us and we like to think we know the carpet and flooring business from top to bottom.
“For example, I’ve been away on training courses to many of the big carpet manufacturing factories so I know exactly how they are made.”
Mr Isaac added that the business was now expanding.
“We are in the process of doubling the size of our storage space in a warehouse on the Trostre Industrial Estate and that will allow us to carry more stock and continue to provide a speedy and efficient service to our clients.
“Carmarthenshire Council has been particularly supportive with negotiations for more storage space and it is good to see the local authority supporting and encouraging smaller independent businesses.
“It is also hugely encouraging to see the support of the people of Burry Port. They have been great and have played a huge part in the success of the last three years.”
Mr Isaac’s GI Carpets and Rugs business is based in Station Road, Burry Port, opposite the railway station.
For more information visit www.gicarpetsandflooring.co.uk
