Rejecting ordering after sales presentation

Porcelaine Dubois SA 7 Rue des Pins Grasse France Dear Sirs, Thank you for your impressive sales presentation on 4 May. It was very informative and you answered all our questions most professionally. We have discussed your proposals very thoroughly. Unfortunately, after considering our financial situation, we have decided not to proceed at this time. Over the next few months, we will be slimming down our operations to compensate for the downturn in trade. When the economy picks up, however, we shall certainly be interested in talking to you again. In any event, please contact us in six months' time, when we might be interested in taking matters further. Thank you for your time and effort. Yours faithfully,		Useful phrases Line 1 Thank you for your impressive sales presentation on . . . Line 3 We have discussed your proposals very thoroughly. Line 6 We will be slimming down our operations to compensate for the downturn in trade. Line 7 When . . we shall certainly be interested in talking to you again. Notes Para. 1 Thank the company for the sales presentation. Para. 2 Give your decision. Para. 3 Keep the possibility of a business relationship open.
Comments The letter thanks the company for the sales presentation. Even though the store is not interested in the products at the moment, the letter keeps the possibility of future business open. .	Alternative Phrases Line 1 Many thanks for . . . Line 1 It was very interesting . . . Line 3 ... in the light of our . . . Line 6 ... we will be trimming our operations as a result of the poor trading climate. In any case, when circumstances change, . . .