- Louise to send out some 'how to' information to support the discussion and various options available  - [The group] Manage Range Expansion: Establish a consistent and sustainable change management process for transitioning to custom box offerings by starting with small tests rather than large-scale adjustments. - [The group] Communicate Value: Develop a communication strategy to clearly articulate the value of local food systems and the justification for premium pricing on custom or bespoke boxes. - [Mach Vegbox] Determine bespoke premium: Use existing customer data to calculate a sustainable price premium for customised box options based on current spending habits. - [The group] Assess infrastructure capacity: Evaluate whether existing packing systems and facility layouts can support the transition to bespoke box production efficiently. - [The group] Update sales strategy: Shift focus toward promoting add-on products to increase average order value while maintaining logistical efficiency. - [The group] Adjust order cutoffs: Analyse current order deadlines to determine if later cutoff times can improve customer engagement and order flexibility. - [The group] Create communication plan: Draft a clear explanation for customers regarding business changes and the necessity of price adjustments to maintain local service.

Hello everyone, a reminder, 9am on 11th September, our group discussion on range expansion and custom boxes. We have 9 shops coming along. Who else would like to join the discussion?

We have created a new space for you to drop in and ask questions about how Thrive can help your business. Feel free to come along to these sessions on a Wednesdays at 12pm one week and 7pm the next, bring a cuppa and any questions. Look forward to seeing you there. Seb, Laurence & David

Many thanks everyone for your valuable time on the course over the last 8 weeks, the time has flown. The recording is now live in the classroom section. My request is for any feedback from our time together, it is all welcome and will help me keep up with the need's of the community. It will also help me create new content that you would also like to see, so please keep it coming. Catch you in a few weeks for our follow up. @Chris Huskins @Maria Jenkins @Alex Hunter @Jessi Stephens @Louise Dollimore @Rowie Meers @Katherine Langton

Looking forward to our session on Thursday. Please bring forward what you need help with so that we can make it a really productive session. @Rowie Meers @Chris Huskins @Jessi Stephens @Louise Dollimore @Alex Hunter @Katherine Langton @Maria Jenkins