a few words about us
The core team was approached in the spring of 2005 to run a 2nd hand book sale at a local university. As part of this exercise we realised that there was a need for a better way of running book sales and that we could help the organisers increase profit and marketability of the book sale by better utilising technology and work-flow principles.
From these humble beginnings, StudyBooks was formed. We are constantly improving the system and we work very closely with our clients to identify features that will benefit all users.
The company has been formed on the back of excellent customer service. We pride ourselves on working closely with all our clients to ensure a successful book sale. Our remuneration model has evolved to reflect this.
We don’t make a dollar unless our client makes several.
our mission
To provide our clients with the best possible tools to achieve maximum results at their book sale.
To ensure that our clients receive exceptional support.
Encourage the practice of recycling of books
our working team
We are very proud of our small team. We have a very horizontal structure and at any given time you may be either talking to the Managing Director or one of our technicians when you make contact. Every one has overlapping responsibilities and we can assure you that your business is very important to us. All inquires and requests will be personally assigned to one of our staff whom will be responsible for the inquiry until it is resolved.
After much cajoling and threats of violence, the team at StudyBooks have reluctantly agreed to submit a short bio about them selves below. The purpose of the bio's is to give you some insight about some of the staff at StudyBooks and that to reassure you StudyBooks operates as an ethical and honest organisation looking to benefit our clients and the community as much as we hope to grow ourselves.
Vandy Mau BCA, GDArts, MBA
Vandy has extensive experience in E-Business and Online product development. Working for many years in the corporate sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the study books team. His formal training in Marketing and Technology will be of great assistance to clients as they prepare their unique strategy to promote their book sale event.
Vandy enjoys Pina Colada's and getting caught in the rain. He does not excel in Yoga.
Matt Carter BSc, MIT, PhD
Matt has been working as a software programmer and engineer for some years now with some of the largest companies around including AOL, Virgin Mobile and the HSBC bank. He still has difficulty with explaining what exactly it is he does on a daily business.
Matt enjoys topless hula-dancing, bubble-wrap popping and lying about his hobbies.