Feb 28

Many times I asked the same questions from my students and friends, if the line of repair-mail is a dying craft. My response was that it depends on how you treat your electronic repair shop. In other words, the way they manage their electronic laboratory. I know that in the current situation, to repair many consumers prefer to buy a new one, however, the electronic devices become cheaper and cheaper. But this applies only to certain types of> Devices, although not all units!

Let me ask some questions that you buy a new LCD TV LCD TV if you have a good operation? It would be a new monitor, if there is a problem of color? It would be a new LaserJet printer just because a traffic jam? Or prefer to buy new printers matrix level, simply because flipping dot? When it comes to cheaper range of devices, such as a VCD or DVD (no brand), you can simply throw the garbage userbin and get a new unit, with one year warranty, free of worries and problems to send the machine to a repair shop. If the unit has cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, have at least the user to send in for repair, if the users are very rich. Based on the current economic situation, many users are willing to compare their machines and equipment with the purchase of a new device to send the repair, if the unit will be repaired any more, because no spare parts, lightningetc.

I want to tell a true story with you. Couple of years back, my sister bought a cheap no-brand 21 "TV through television brand was the price. Broken after two weeks on the TV front panel button push, not only that the remote does not work so well. Case of these problems, you can not adjust or change the TV. I tried to repair, but before it was all so fragile. The quality of the image was created so boring and the lack of contrast. Because of this experienceI learned my lesson and not buy branded products all the devices in the future.

The new 32 "LCD TV that I bought a few months ago a brand LG. Although there are some cheaper brands, there is no TV LCD (cheaper with RM1000.00), I can not buy, because I know that quality is much better than with the brand. The reason I want to show, I said, this story is the time when the behavior has changed for the buyer. This would mean consumers are getting smarter and able to reject something islong and deep in terms of quality. It would be a new TV and expect a year and replace it with another? I do not think so, because the amount spent to buy a TV is provided, which could last even be there, and you, as the satisfaction with the emphasis on quality, right?

If the majority of consumers are turning back to the appliances brand, and uses a bit 'longer term this will benefit us, as an electronics laboratory.Why? Because we had several things to resolve (not scrap consumers receive their equipment) and margins are higher.

Assuming that the customer sends the defective appliance repair for you, how quickly you can repair and how well is your community (the ability of people) with customers (both end users and distributors), which would have a major impact on your business. Even if you are the best electronics store in the world and not knowing how to communicate or talk with yourCustomers can repair your business to end up losing the contest. In today's competitive business you need to build a strong relationship with customers than ever. I understand that most of us as a laboratory of electronics, such as technical things that few difficulties in dealing) with customers (communication. On our way to satisfy our customers is not as good as those with natural talent (like a good salesman ), was born that simply do not like their customers can be treatedFriends. I'm not here to tell you compare them, but we can improve. Many of us happy in our cozy place (Technical Management), focusing our repairs and ignore the same time), what happens to the surrounding environment (including the entertainment of your customers, I live well? "My friends, if there is no sale and non-customers, there would be no error for us. Without sales, there would be no activity in your company!

Tooksome of my friends who were repairing their e-business and repair services to find another job because of strong competition in this area repaired. When I asked why you want to leave your garage? The answer, I did do something for them, and less income today can not cope with their daily expenses. I asked again, it is hunting for new customers, such as faxing, visiting electronic or computer stores, distribution of flyers, etc.Response and I'm really surprised. Not! You see, as mentioned above, if the sales do not come, in which your company repair probably too close. Not only that, most of them have no chance for people to convince their customers. Revenues will not come to your house on their own, if recommended by your friends or customers. Because the big companies involved, many sellers? Since there are no sales, no business!

I must admit that I once had a shortage of staffSkills, but also that it would cease to improve myself. The best book that my way of thinking and dealing with the customers have changed and you learn to start a conversation was "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. The information was included in the I and now I have the courage and confidence when meeting new clients and customers. In addition to this book, I read other books, but also as "The Millionaire mindset" by Gerry Robert, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert TKiyosaki, Who Moved My Cheese "by Dr. Spencer Johnson and many others. This book really changed my thinking and thinking, and you can use their ideas and their application to your workshop. Pray for books, not only just technically, you open your mind and read books, your life, business, sales, and can be improved, etc.

I have a friend who is a millionaire and is currently making thousands of dollars every day I was told that if every day at work, he must learn to walknew things or not true! Wow This is a quote from him and his powerful words actually activated and motivated me, was to improve myself every day. You can not be stagnant for the rest of their lives, even if it was after 10 to 20 years Your life is the same. You should learn more and better, and excel in their lives. Do not wait for things to happen, you make things happen! My friend went even broke 15 years ago and now if he had chosen to workthe money is still paid to your bank account. He has never shown any sign showing that during this difficult time. Winners never quit!

Invite your customers with low prices, build a good relationship with your clients or customers who do not cheat, work hard and smart, to improve themselves and learn to get sales and strength in you, I do not see why a person not in His e-shop. At that time my company has many customers still senddefective monitor and printer repair and maintenance for us lately LCD screen is a blessing for us because we are able to charge a higher price.

Finally, if it serves the customer satisfaction, has quickly become a 'broad base of loyal customers, which will promote your organization or business so you are happy, make them happy, and above the profits, their ultimate goal of creating an electronic service Repair is business. And 'now your choice whether you wantchange and improve themselves or to remain where they are, because "success is a choice."

Feb 26

Recently, our church, the congregation rented a center for craft bazaars. We decided to serve lunch, the kitchen would be used. How do we create what we found? We have a kitchen that has been created for use by a boss. The pot was stored on racks and pot shelves. Everything was fine, had a very efficient and practical for use. When we heard the food we wanted to prepare packed, it was an incredible feeling to be able to use this device an excellent restaurant. AfterAll bags and boxes have been emptied, we were ready to cook good food to serve our hungry customers.

Now that I am in constant, galley, the food servers were warm and investigation pans, pot racks and all cutlery and crockery, I found some interesting facts. Yes, it was one of the pots and pans, very large compared to the pots, which in most households. Find the right to share the kitchen and the types of dishes, pots and pans was easyunderstandable. Where am surprised that was the type used by various metals in the pots and pans. I thought that everything would be managed by the metal produced in the same restaurant. As a client at the meetings of the bazaar, some have been associated with this center of community. One woman had spent much time in the kitchen, and his job was cooking for the elderly, a nursing home. Questions about the various metals in the pots and pans, he said that some ofJustification in the kitchen is reduced.

He started the hot food and servers. This was made of stainless steel. The reasons were that this was in the heart of food, and reap the greatest benefits and abuse over time. This unit must be strong, but should be easy to clean and disinfect. Stainless steel was the best choice for this application. Stainless steel is easy to clean and less porous than other metals, so metal is not that many places for bacteria and germsdetection. Stainless steel wipe away a great shine and is very attractive to the eyes. This is the first thing you see when you are in queue to buy food. What a great first impression!

The next area was the stock pots or soup pots. These were made of cast aluminum. The reason was to make a big pot, but not much weight. These vessels would be quite difficult, if used at a dinner. Basics Cast aluminum offers in terms relating to the side walls. Although this is greatThe transmission of heat in a large saucepan, and when also equipped with well sealing lids, these pots keep warm, without an environment of high burner. This becomes very hot food stand, without food and firewood. Aluminum was also quite easy to clean.

As the tour continues, we talked of little pots and pans. There was a selection to choose from. I was told that the best has always been a pot or a pan, a lid that would help the heat inside a tight lid would also preventfood is too dry or burnt by evaporation of boiling water or juice. He showed me the pots and pans small rack (used in the country of origin) Kitchens was, to use their favorite on the stove. These were made of stainless steel also. The big advantage, I was told that these were his pots multi-layer soil. The floor was made of 2 layers of stainless steel with a layer of aluminum placed between. This was the pot or pan to get a uniform distribution of heat, notHot spots and can be used at lower heat settings. Even for healthy cooking pots when they are used is much less water, require for their ground cover. Pans clean easily, and as mentioned in the warmer / server in stainless steel, swept away a really nice sheen.

All the tools were made of metal, with the exception of a couple of wooden spoons. Metal Gear was not a problem because none of the cookware is Teflon. In this environment,Teflon was too fragile and often had to be replaced. What was all the pots and pans, the devices hanging from a pot rack or wall of metal shelving. This gave easy access, dry air, and nothing has been damaged by stock. During the long periods of inactivity on shelves and shelves were covered.

The same principles apply when purchasing cookware for your home, will all be useful and easy to clean, as we saw above. They can learn, stainless steelMulti-ply bottom cookware promotes healthy eating, non-porous on them, with tightly fitting lids, use less water or no water to cook, easy to clean, dries brilliance and looks fantastic when it is stored in plain sight. Pots and pans must have taken a greater weight because it is very difficult when half or three quarters full. You must be aluminum or stainless steel with large handle. Pans, have two large handles for easy handling, moreManage, the better.

Feb 25

Fuel prices will affect the popcorn and popcorn supplies? Unfortunately, I think it will. With fuel prices, farmers, suppliers and transporters, is the increase in prices is free to maintain low operating costs. A new report by the Earth Policy Institute says it is grown wheat used for the production of alternative fuels in the United States at 54 million tonnes in 2006 to 81 million tonnes in 2007. This nearly doubled the annual growth of world demandCereals. The report also shows that world grain production has failed to meet demand in seven of the last eight years. With corn for biofuels increases the deficit. Some countries have even begun to prohibit or restrict the export of grain to prevent a further increase in cereal prices.

Most of the costs incurred by farmers, costs of cultivation and harvesting of crops. This includes weeding, fertilizing and pest control, most of which are operated by large tractors completedDiesel. The price of diesel continues to rise almost daily. In some places, off-road diesel engines, 50 -. 75 cents higher than unleaded petrol. What a great change of years ago when diesel was much cheaper. As companies get so much fuel for a diesel if it is a product of the production of gasoline?

Biofuels, particularly ethanol, has received much hype as a potential renewable substitute for gasoline. Now, the increase in maize production, fuels push up prices for cereals.Used with these prices, even the companies that manufacture and coating of spices, for gourmet popcorn also increase prices. Also increase the prices of steel and aluminum. These companies use large amounts of fuel to melt and form of raw metals. Smaller companies that use these metals to form cooking appliances and popcorn poppers produce a sharp increase in price to see it.

Look who got the high price of gold. They hover around a thousand U.S. dollarsFire with a minimum chance of falling into place. Small metal prices follow gold prices, as rising prices of aluminum are sure to follow.

Another factor is the type of corn that will lead to farmers. If they want to maximize their profits, they can grow wheat field. This kind of corn used to produce ethanol. With more and more car manufacturers that produce cars in ethanol, the price of this product also increase.

I'm sure we will all see an increase in food prices at the shopsoon. We will see prices rise in grain, meat, fruit, vegetables, poultry and products associated with them.

One way to lower product account to start a garden. A small piece of land or raising vegetables in containers to reduce the food bill and eat some vegetables too well. I fill a couple of raised beds and large quantities of organic matter to it. Tons of horse manure as fertilizer and a few earthworms composting and aeration of the soil. Wewaiting for some tasty vegetables this year. Well, if the weather played together!

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