Sue from Everything Dinosaur was invited to talk at an event helping to encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners. It’s part of our wider commitment to give something back to the local community. Moreover, delegates had the opportunity to talk to Sue about their own particular issues when running a small firm. Her engaging presentation highlighted vital resources and support available for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  She even got to talk about dinosaurs too!

Sue from Everything Dinosaur addressing the audience and taking questions at an event aimed at helping to support small business owners and start-up companies. Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films.

Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films

Everything Dinosaur Helping the Local Business Community

The event was part of the Cheshire East Business Support programme.  We were happy to participate, it is all part of Everything Dinosaur’s commitment to supporting local companies and helping the community.  Sue emphasised the importance of networking and collaboration during her talk.  As part of a panel of experts, she was able to offer practical advice and tips.

To visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Toys.

Delegates left inspired.  The speakers had been able to provide some useful advice.  Afterwards, Sue chatted to numerous attendees who wanted further information.  She fielded questions about customer service, setting up a website and developing niche markets.

Sue outlined some of the challenges facing small companies and explained some of the help and support that is available to small businesses and start-ups. Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films.

Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films

Attendees left inspired, equipped with practical tools to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys. We believe that by sharing knowledge and resources, we can help nurture a vibrant local economy. Stay tuned for more initiatives from Everything Dinosaur aimed at supporting our community!

Speaking afterwards, Sue stated:

“At Everything Dinosaur, we believe that supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs is essential for fostering innovation and growth in our community. By sharing resources and knowledge, we empower individuals to turn their dreams into reality, creating a vibrant local economy that benefits everyone.”

To contact a team member from Everything Dinosaur: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Another day, and another top Feefo review for Everything Dinosaur.  The company has received over three and a half thousand Feefo reviews along with thousands of reviews on the company’s own website.  Everything Dinosaur has hundreds of 5-star Google reviews too. A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company stated that it was great to receive another 5-star customer review.

Another 5-star Feefo review for Everything Dinosaur. In this instance, the review was supplied by one of our many customers in Australia.  Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

To see the customer reviews on the Feefo website: Everything Dinosaur on Feefo.

The Importance of a 5-star Customer Review

Receiving numerous 5-star customer reviews can significantly enhance a mail order company’s reputation. Every positive review provides a powerful endorsement.  Reviews help to build trust with potential buyers.  When website visitors see a multitude of 5-star customer reviews, they feel more confident in their decision to shop.  Genuine customer reviews often lead to increased conversion rates and higher sales.

In this case, this review was from one of the many customers that Everything Dinosaur has in Australia.

The reviewer wrote:

“Multiple emails ensuring my order’s purchase and delivery. The package was well taken care of, and it was absolutely exhilarating opening the box.”

Mike from Everything Dinosaur thanked the reviewer for their kind words and added:

“We have said how grateful we are for the lovely review on the Feefo website.  It is always a pleasure to receive feedback from one of our many customers in Australia.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

At Everything Dinosaur, we are keen to help our customers.  The holiday season is nearly here, and we want to help you ensure your dinosaur gifts arrive on time for the festivities. If you want your prehistoric animal gifts to arrive in plenty of time, it is crucial to plan ahead.  Here are some essential tips for UK customers regarding last recommended posting dates.  In addition, we have provided a helpful table from Royal Mail.  It lists the last recommended posting dates from the UK to destinations overseas.

We suggest that customers allow plenty of time for posting. Please order early so that we can pack and despatch items to give them plenty of time to reach their destination. This is particularly important for parcels being sent overseas. Table credit: Royal Mail.

Table credit: Royal Mail

The table (above) provides helpful information.  For example, the last recommended date for UK parcels sent out by second class is Wednesday December the 18th.  The last recommended posting date for a parcel to New Zealand is Tuesday 3rd of December.  It is time to get your skates on!

For additional information and advice, you are welcome to email us: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

Royal Mail Last Recommended Posting Dates

Please keep in mind that during the holiday rush, postal services can get extremely busy.  It is wise to place your orders as early as possible to avoid any last-minute stress.

Keep in mind that during the holiday rush, postal services can get busy. It’s wise to place your orders as early as possible to avoid any last-minute stress. Always check the last recommended posting dates for your chosen delivery method. For the holiday season, aim to send gifts at least a week in advance, especially for standard shipping, to accommodate any potential delays.

At Everything Dinosaur, we are working seven days a week to ensure parcels are despatched promptly.

For dinosaur toys and gifts: Dinosaur Toys and Gifts.

Participating in a digital training programme tailored to the needs of small businesses has helped Everything Dinosaur learn more about the use of AI.  Team members have been working with Digital Cheshire and learning about some of the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help small companies.  It’s not all one way.  For example, Sue agreed to be a speaker and panel member at a recent training seminar.  It’s one of the ways that we try to help other businesses.  In addition, we provided an article detailing the support to businesses provided by Digital Cheshire and their partners.  The article has been posted up on Digital Cheshire’s website.

Why Does Digital Training Matter?

It is important for small businesses to develop the appropriate skills.  For example, learning how digital marketing can help them expand and attract new customers.  Furthermore, social media can be used to connect with and inform both customers and potential customers.  It is also important to have an optimised and fully functioning website.  The Everything Dinosaur website is safe and secure.  Moreover, it has been optimised to support customers who access it via a mobile phone as well as other devices.

Having a fully optimised and secure website is exceptionally important. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Meeting and networking with other business owners also helps.  Delegates at the training courses can pick up tips and receive advice.  Participants can learn from each other’s experiences.  For example, Mike from Everything Dinosaur has been mentoring several local businesses as part of an initiative entitled “The Board That You Cannot Afford”.

How Have Businesses Changed Since the Training

Real, tangible developments have been delivered.  We have heard how the effective use of social media has helped small firms.  Updates to the websites have led to improvements in mobile responsiveness and an enhanced user experience.  In addition, more companies are feeling confident about using AI, and delegates have been able to expand their networks.

We try to encourage people to learn new skills.  To invest in themselves and their teams.  Developing new skills and embracing change is vital in competitive, ever-changing environments.

Hopefully, the advice that Sue and Mike have provided has helped.  Furthermore, Sue’s participation on an advisory panel and speaking at events has helped to encourage other would-be entrepreneurs.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

On-line businesses have to evolve constantly.  Keeping abreast of the latest developments and ensuring the website is optimised is essential, especially in a niche market like dinosaur models. At Everything Dinosaur, we recognise the need to ensure our website is as user-friendly as we can make it.  As the behaviour of browsers and visitors change we want our site: Dinosaur Models and Toys to remain helpful and informative.

The company is committed to continuous learning.  Fortunately, team member Mike has been able to participate in some training courses organised by Digital Cheshire.  This organisation provides business support programmes to help local firms achieve more in the ever-increasing digital world.  Moreover, Digital Cheshire help communities to access ultrafast broadband.  Access to super-fast broadband is vital, especially when it comes to shopping on-line.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur has recently taken part in workshops organised by Digital Cheshire.  A better website means happier customers. This translates in more purchases of dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Dinosaur Models and Digital Training

Having participated in the training, Digital Cheshire requested some feedback on the workshops and training programme. Mike was asked to contribute an article to Digital Cheshire’s blog outlining how the training programme has helped the business.

Digital Cheshire requested an article covering the following:

• An introduction to the business.
• Why is digital important to your business?
• What you then learnt during your time with Digital Cheshire?
• Since attending the masterclasses what are you doing differently?

Mike from Everything Dinosaur updating website information and checking product details. For this company working in a niche market, it is important to make sure the website is optimised and updated. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

About Everything Dinosaur

The first part of the article, introducing Everything Dinosaur was the easiest.

Everything Dinosaur is an on-line retailing that specialises in the sale of museum quality dinosaur and prehistoric animal models. Formed in 2005 the company has built up a world-wide customer base in what is a niche market, supplying dinosaur fans and model collectors.

As an on-line retailer digital marketing is extremely important.  We are extremely active on social media (as our many of our customers), it is important for us to understand this dynamic sector.  For example, thanks to the training offered by Digital Cheshire, we have become better informed about the impact of AI.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“By investing in digital training, we ensure Everything Dinosaur is equipped with the latest strategies to enhance our on-line presence.  We have always had a busy social media presence.  However, by learning new skills and updating our knowledge we can attract more customers, and ultimately foster a deeper passion for dinosaurs among enthusiasts of all ages.”

Contact Everything Dinosaur to learn more about this award-winning company: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Everything Dinosaur has received an exciting set of new marketing assets.  These new assets include badges, banners along with items that can be used in printed materials.  They have been supplied by Feefo, the independent customer service ratings company.  Our team members are delighted with these new marketing tools.  Moreover, we are entitled to use the five out of five stars customer service badges.  We are one of only a handful of businesses that have consistently scored top marks for our customer service.

Feefo, the independent customer service ratings agency has rated Everything Dinosaur’s customer service as “Exceptional”.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It is great to receive such recognition.  We take great care of our customers and always do our best to assist them.  Feefo has produced an array of helpful symbols, badges and banners that we can use in our marketing.  Feedback from customers is vital.  Furthermore, we are delighted to have achieved and maintained our 5-star customer service rating.”

Visit the Feefo website to see genuine customer reviews: Genuine Customer Reviews on Feefo.

A Five-star Rating for Everything Dinosaur

The highest award given for customer service by Feefo is five stars.  We receive hundreds of testimonials from customers each year.  Our rating has been consistently high, and we are now officially rated as “exceptional”.

Customer service rated as “Exceptional”.

Gathering feedback and comments from customers is vital. It provides valuable insights into their needs and preferences, allowing businesses to improve products and services while fostering stronger customer relationships.  Moreover, these new badges permit the company to highlight its track record for delivering exceptional customer service.

Five out of five for customer service.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur added:

“We intend to use these new Feefo badges and banners in our social media posts.  In addition, we can highlight our expertise in customer service on LinkedIn.  Feedback from customers means a great deal to us, we really do value all the feedback we receive.  In addition, receiving validation such as this makes our day!”

To take a look at an award-winning and customer friendly website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

A great boost to our business! We have received our renewed membership certificate from the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.  Everything Dinosaur supporting a local business network.  We have an international customer base, but we also recognise the need to play an active part in our local business community.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur proudly holding the company’s 2024 South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce membership certificate. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur Members for Over a Decade

Having been a proud member for over 10 years, we recognise the invaluable support the Chamber provides to local businesses. Membership has not only connected us with a vibrant network of like-minded professionals but has also offered us essential resources and opportunities for growth.  We have thousands of customers overseas.  Thanks to the support from our local Chamber, we have been able to develop strong links with dinosaur fans and model collectors all over the world.

Through workshops, networking events, and collaborative initiatives, we’ve gained insights that have directly influenced our success and community engagement.  We have been able to support students with their career development, offer work experience and we have learned so much about business.  Team members have been able to share their knowledge of prehistoric animals too :).

We have even won awards for our customer service: Everything Dinosaur Wins Top Award for Customer Service.

Everything Dinosaur’s South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce (SCCCI) membership badge.

Supporting the Local Community

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are proud members of our local Chamber of Commerce.  Our membership not only connects us with local businesses but also provides invaluable resources and support that help us thrive and grow in our community.”

A heartfelt thank you to the South Cheshire Chamber for their continued support! Here’s to many more years of collaboration and growth together!

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

Everything Dinosaur is approaching its third decade of being in business.  Our little business has developed a formidable reputation for customer service and for providing sensible purchasing advice.  The other day, we were asked for our top tips when it comes to shopping on-line during the run up to the festive season.  This got us thinking.  Normally, we are providing information to customers about prehistoric animal models and dinosaur toys.  However, we are always up for a challenge, and we prepared a short list of our top tips.

Sharing a passion for dinosaur toys – Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur. Can we provide some advice about on-line shopping?

The Joys of Dinosaur Toys – Our Top Tips for On-line Shopping

• Start early!

It is never too early to start shopping for a special occasion.  There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding global logistics at the moment.  Our advice is to begin your shopping early, after all, you don’t want items to sell out and for your loved ones to miss out.

• Make a List

Start by creating a list of presents you want to buy. This approach keeps you organised and focused.  It also prevents impulse purchases.  Even those tempting ones that you can barely resist but keep disciplined and stick to your list.

• Set a Budget

Work out your spending limit.  Sticking to a budget helps you avoid overspending. Budgeting helps keep your finances healthy.

Check Customer Reviews and Comments

• Check Customer Reviews and Feedback

Read customer reviews to assess product quality and seller reliability. This practice can save you from potential disappointments. Look for Feefo reviews or similar tools that provide genuine and verified customer feedback.  Websites can post up fake reviews. They can be difficult to spot. However, independent review companies post up only genuine feedback and comments from actual purchasers.

Look for independent customer reviews such as those from Feefo. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur has received thousands of reviews.  Reviews are published on the company’s website, and they are helpful and informative.  In addition, Everything Dinosaur has won several awards for its excellent customer service.

Top customer service award for Everything Dinosaur: Everything Dinosaur Wins Top Customer Service Award (2024).

• Plan for Shipping Times

Please keep in mind shipping times.  The recommending posting date for most international surface mail services for the festive season has already passed.  During the holiday season delivery networks are going to become very congested. We recommend that you shop early to ensure gifts arrive on time for the big day.  We supply lots of dinosaur toys to children, we do all we can to ensure a swift despatch and a speedy delivery.

• Stay Safe and Secure

Take care when shopping on-line. Remember the old adage – “if it sounds to good too be true, it probably isn’t true”. Always shop from reputable sites and use secure payment methods. Look for “https://” in the URL to protect your information.  If unsure, send the company an email, or give them a ring.  Contact details should be clearly displayed and a chat with team members can help to put your mind at ease.

With these tips, you’ll prepare to tackle your holiday shopping with ease! Happy shopping!

If you need any advice about purchasing for the young palaeontologists in your family, you are welcome to email us: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

In the competitive world of e-commerce, maintaining a clutter-free website is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. This is especially true for niche markets, such as dinosaur toys. When you tidy up your website and remove out-of-production or retired items, you create a more streamlined shopping experience.  Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been carefully checking the site.  New updates are planned and prior to their implementation, retired items, no longer available have been removed.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur updating website information and checking product details. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

New Stock of Dinosaur Toys Due This Month

We are going to have a busy October.  This month, we are expecting deliveries from PNSO, Haolonggood and Beasts of the Mesozoic.  More stocks of prehistoric plush and dinosaur toys are also due to arrive.  Prior to their arrival, time was spent this week checking the website’s functionality.  It’s all about giving visitors a good experience.

A clean and tidy website enhances the user experience.  Shoppers can easily find the dinosaur toys and other items they are interested in.  Most purchases are undertaken in less than two minutes.  An efficient, well laid out website helps customers.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur and Dinosaur Toys.

Tidying up your website reflects your company’s commitment to quality. When customers see that you care about them, they are more likely to trust your brand and return for future purchases. We have successfully completed the tidying up of the website and optimised it for our customers.

In summary, regularly updating your website by removing retired items, particularly in niche markets like dinosaur toys, is essential. It enhances user experience, improves search engine results, and builds brand trust—key factors for success in today’s digital marketplace.

To enquire about a prehistoric animal model or indeed any part of our huge inventory of dinosaur toys: Email Everything Dinosaur.

CollectA and Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal models feature on a pair of slides created by Everything Dinosaur for TetZooCon. These slides are part of a presentation that had been especially prepared for the annual TetZooCon event.  In total, five new for 2024 CollectA models were highlighted along with a quintet of recent Beasts of the Mesozoic figures.

CollectA prehistoric animal models feature on a slide prepared by Everything Dinosaur for the recent TetZooCon event in London. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the two ranges of CollectA models in stock at Everything Dinosaur:

Not-to-scale CollectA models: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular.

CollectA models with a declared scale: CollectA Deluxe Models.

Highlighting Prehistoric Animal Models

Highlighting dinosaurs and other prehistoric animal models in a slideshow is helpful for the audience. It showcases unique features and details that attract interest. In addition, the audience can be informed about new figures being added to ranges. For example, the Beasts of the Mesozoic slide highlighted five new additions to this range, including the albino Zuniceratops figure.

Five new for late 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal figures feature on a slide prepared for the TetZooCon event. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic range of articulated figures: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

The slides were quite easy to create.  Visual presentations engage attendees and spark discussions. They help collectors appreciate the diversity of models and their significance.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented.

“We appreciate that this was the last ever TetZooCon.  However, the event organisers have exciting plans for next year.  We have been delighted to be able to support this excellent convention.  We are looking forward to revealing more information about the 2025 event, it’s going to be special.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.