Friday 15 May
Good morning, John.
9 items dealt with across the team. 7 need your eyes. 9 on the priority list today.
Handled
Already done — no action needed.
Onboarding check held with Foundry Coffee
Will is happy. First despatch goes out today, second batch Thursday.
JBWednesday·Foundry Coffee ClubReplied to Rebecca at Salt Marsh on HMRC excise
Sent the bonded-warehouse summary you asked Sam to put together. Reply acknowledged.
JBYesterday·Salt Marsh GinDiary protected for Friday morning
Two low-priority catch-ups moved. Focus block held 8–11.
JBOvernightQuayside Coffee SLA pack sent
Pack went out yesterday with the brand-fit spec. Marcus opened it twice.
SWYesterday·Quayside Coffee Co.Larch & Linnet discovery confirmed for Wed 20 May
Iona accepted. 10am. Calendar holds in place.
SWOvernight·Larch & LinnetReplied to Tom at Idle Hands on LinkedIn
Warm reply to his comment on the craft-beer-fulfilment post. Asked to connect.
SWOvernight·Idle Hands BreweryBrimble Box discovery follow-up sent
Anjali got the recap + agreed proposal date. She’s ready for it Tuesday.
PKYesterday·Brimble BoxBeacon Theatre — David confirmed CEO read
CEO has the case study; David expects a decision in their Tuesday board.
PKWednesday·Beacon Theatre TrustMarsh & Heron pack spec sent
Hugo got pack format + timing options yesterday. Reply expected Tuesday.
PKYesterday·Marsh & Heron
For your review
One tap to approve, amend, or skip.
Crowstone Wines proposal — final read
£9,200/mo, 24-month term draft, all-in carrier rate. Ready to send if approved.
JBSend today if approved·Crowstone Wines£9,200/moVine & Bough chase email
Light-touch nudge — Charlotte indicated FD review last Friday. Three options drafted.
JBSend today if approved·Vine & BoughOwner letter — LinkedIn post
"The brand customer who pays the most is rarely the one with the longest contract." Schedule for Mon 8am?
JBSchedule Mon 18 MayPickle Pantry decision-call agenda
3 talking points + the price page. Ready to share with Beth before Wednesday.
SWSend today if approved·The Pickle Pantry£3,400/moBramble Hound chase email
Day-7 since proposal. Two options: short nudge, or value-add piece (returns guide).
SWSend today if approved·Bramble HoundPelham & Brock onboarding plan
8-week plan with two go-live options. Ready for Emma to look at.
PKSend today if approved·Pelham & Brock£4,400/moForge Welfare Q3 pack costs
Two pack-format options, both within Maria’s last-call ceiling. Approve to send.
PKSend today if approved·Forge Welfare
Today
In priority order. Keep it to these.
Tarn House bond-store integration spec
P1Rory expects it by 21 May. Two open questions for Sam in the document.
JBToday·Tarn House Distillery£7,800/moCrowstone site walk-through prep
P1John needs the warehouse run-sheet by Thursday morning. Draft the route + four touchpoints.
SWToday·Crowstone WinesBrimble Box proposal — final draft
P1Tuesday deadline. Pricing block is the only piece left to finalise.
PKToday·Brimble Box£4,600/moSpinnaker Soaps — go-live decision call
P2July go-live or push to August? Vicky wants a one-sentence answer.
JBToday, 3pm·Spinnaker SoapsWickerwood — call instead of break-up email?
P2Imogen has been silent 6 weeks. Recommend a 10-min call, not an email.
SWDecision today·WickerwoodNorthern Rivers capability deck
P2Annette’s board meets 9 June. Outline + first three slides ready to draft.
PKToday·Northern Rivers TrustPip’s Pantry — Yodel SE-region call
P3Service Health flagged it this morning. 15 min — likely a 0.4 Trustpilot lift.
JBToday, schedule for Tuesday·Pip's PantryLinkedIn — "Returns rate is a leading indicator"
P3Approved yesterday, scheduled for Sunday 9am. Final read before it queues.
SWTodayLinkedIn — "Gift Aid is a fulfilment problem"
P3Ready to schedule. Strong fit with the charity reps you’ve been engaging.
PKToday