Half-year notes 1/2: How was our first half of 2023 and what lessons do we take from here on?

We published the book Na Chrbte

Immediately after the publication of the first book, which met with great success, we knew that it was asking for a free continuation. ➡

And so, after months of preparation, the book Na Chrbte saw the light of day. About those who carry a little more on their backs - mountain carriers and carriers. ⛰

No book of legends, heroes, stickers, or an encyclopedia of carriers. It is mainly a book of views and experiences of various people who like mountains and decided to wear them. And sometimes they put a little more on their shoulders. Have you grabbed it yet?

After the official release, we traveled all over Slovakia with her. We hope you enjoyed the discussions with the authors as much as we did.

We opened the last of the three cozy ones

That's how it really happened. The last of the new generation of cozy houses is finished and open to all decent tourists. 🙌

A cozy, but at the same time architecturally modern cozy house, designed by a team of architects consisting of Matthias Arnould, Robert Provazník and Michaela Vatraľová, can be found in the Mihalinová location in the Little Carpathians, near the Cesta hrdinov SNP, along which long-distance tourists pass. We look forward to your first try. Or has it already happened? 😍

Exercise books received a fresh redesign

It's been some Friday since we presented you with a series of practical helpers with self-development in specific topics - Exercises . ✍

You quickly became a favorite and we recently ran out of stock.

The decision was clear: Exercise books must continue. But they deserve a redesign. 😍

The traditional brown packaging has recently been complemented by fresh colored sleeves, thanks to which you can recognize your favorite piece from afar. And also minimalist drawings by the great Slovak designer Michal Slovák.

Have you chosen yours yet? 💛 💚💜

Finally no complaints 🌈

After what happened to us last year, I don't even want to believe it.

But we didn't have a single complaint for the whole quarter.

And in 90% of cases, we sent the shipment within one day.

The era of hundreds of undelivered shipments is definitely behind us.

What does that mean numerically?

We almost reached 102 thousand euros in sales 👍 We cut down by 5 thousand. So it can be assumed. And the difference is getting smaller every year. But overall, we recorded a year-on-year decrease of 27%.

Given that the entire market fell by 30%, we expected a similar decline. Even so, he admits that it was mainly caused by missing goods. Fortunately, summer is coming. And new products are around the corner.

And how are we doing with our long-term goal - to help people with our products 100,000 times?

At the end of 2022, we could enjoy 46,421 products sold.

At the end of July 2023, it was already 52,128.

So we've crossed the halfway point and we're moving on. 🚀

Thank you to everyone who bought anything we create. None of this would make sense without you.

At the same time, we want to ask for your continued support.

Honest local businesses are experiencing a very difficult time today. Inflation affects the prices of all materials, energy, transport, the work of external suppliers and the willingness of customers to pay extra for a quality and responsible product.

This is also why many companies easily slip into production in China or cheap materials.

Let's not allow such an approach to become the only possible one and please support honest Slovak business as much as possible. 💛

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The first of the two parts of the Half-Year Notes is at the end. Thank you for reading this far.

Don't forget to let us know how you liked the notes in this form.

In the second part, we will reveal to you what we are planning for you in the near future.

You have something to look forward to. 😉

We wish you a nice summer full of rest.

Juraj and Madeby the: