On-line sales for commercial hedging supplier. CGJ Mathias and Son (Nurseries) wanted to move away from its traditional business of selling ornamental conifers to garden centres, towards the more niche market of supplying hedging plants via the internet. Although the company has a brochure-style website, it is unable to make sales on-line. Partner, Bob Mathias, applied to Surrey Hills LEADER Grant Scheme for £4440 -
half the cost of developing an e-commerce website necessary to generate the extra business. Once the sales facility is up and running Bob hopes that the new website will attract both commercial customers and private individuals wanting the ability to shop on-line 24/7.