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  1. OldFaithful

    Swim lateral to the riptide of mediocrity

    EXECUTION 
    I'd try to get some market feedback before going much further, personally. At 1000 pieces, you are about to sink quite a chunk of change into a gamble! Perhaps survey a sampling of your prospective customers. Contact them somehow somewhere and estimate how many respond favorably. Perhaps online...
  2. OldFaithful

    What are the Preferred B2B Payment Methods?

    Thank you @CareCPA for your response. Very helpful. Rep + Sounds like Quickbooks Desktop might be the way to go. Thank you too @MidwestLandlord for sharing your experience. Rep + I'll admit that I don't know what your wholesale business might be, and I don't need to know. I've just never heard...
  3. OldFaithful

    What are the Preferred B2B Payment Methods?

    Thanks @Duane for your input, I appreciate it. Rep+
  4. OldFaithful

    What are the Preferred B2B Payment Methods?

    Wow, it's been 2 weeks. Crickets. Ok, I'll try to followup this thread at some later date after I've figured it out. Keep Grinding.
  5. OldFaithful

    Swim lateral to the riptide of mediocrity

    EXECUTION 
    Excellent suggestion!
  6. OldFaithful

    Swim lateral to the riptide of mediocrity

    EXECUTION 
    It's quite common for sample parts to be produced using materials that are different from the final design: ease of manufacture, machining vs tooling, availability, etc. My only surprise is that they didn't communicate that to you. I wouldn't give up on this supplier yet, just seek more...
  7. OldFaithful

    Under a single brand or a new one?

    My opinion is to suggest using a new product brand, and differentiate if from your existing. Focus on the strengths of each, it's not at all uncommon. For example, General Motors is a huge automobile manufacturer. They produce the Buick, Cadillac, GMC & Chevrolet brands...just to name a few...
  8. OldFaithful

    What does your writing style say about you?

    I understand that this is "just a forum", but it's a business forum. And yes, "business communication" is a real thing. The following is merely my opinion, disregard if you wish: If you want to make the best impression on your customer/vendor, then speak and write professionally...all other...
  9. OldFaithful

    21 year old living with parents and going to college - needing advice

    Hi @PJ Pahygiannis. Given what you've said about your parents, I can understand their concerns. They want the best for you, and their idea of "the best" for you is different from your concept. If you want to make them happy, shift your focus to the things they are talking about...because that's...
  10. OldFaithful

    Is it really needed ?

    I looked at the market and determined that there were already business providing a similar product. Not exactly the same, and that substantiated for me that there would be a real need in the market. Is there a similar product or service in your marketplace that is already making sales? I really...
  11. OldFaithful

    I have a dream

    INTRO 
    @winner97 we usually see a bit more introduction in an introduction. I don't know much about Martinique, the language or customs (actually, nothing other than Google & Wikipedia searches) so I'll offer you break. Read some of the other introductions on the forum and try again. Who are you? What...
  12. OldFaithful

    Starting again in Los Angeles

    INTRO 
    Welcome to the forum, you'll find a lot of threads that deal with your specific area(s). This is a great forum and an interesting community, just start browsing...you never know what you'll find. Start with the GOLD threads and then those marked Notable. BTW, have you read the book? Best wishes...
  13. OldFaithful

    feels like I'm getting screwed

    RANT 
    This is excellent advice! I made that mistake this year because I went with someone we knew and I know now that it could have been better. I've recently received a recommendation from a friendly business owner and will be checking out that accountant very soon. If you know any other business...
  14. OldFaithful

    Trying to catch a f**king break

    EXECUTION 
    You will make it through this period and be glad you persevered. Just don't give up, ever! What helps me is to make small goals that can be accomplished in a day or couple days. It takes some time to break down your long term goal (or process) into smaller steps, but I find it's worth the...
  15. OldFaithful

    In the next 30 years, the world will see much more pain than happiness

    HOT! 
    I'm going to start a business that will take care of all the needs of those useless humans. Everything we do will be Large and we'll have everything you need to Buy! Hmmm...I think I'll call it "Buy n Large"
  16. OldFaithful

    In the next 30 years, the world will see much more pain than happiness

    HOT! 
    Spoiler Alert: Mini Rant below, skip to "EoR" if you value your sanity! Please @Denim Chicken don't take this personally, but I believe Mr. Cuban is dead wrong! This has already been tried several times. What has failed to be considered is "human nature". Once the robot programmer has his...
  17. OldFaithful

    101 Ways To Annoy Potential Customers - #1 Lie By Misrepresentation

    PEOPLE 
    #4 Automated phone answering services! :rage: Need I say more?
  18. OldFaithful

    101 Ways To Annoy Potential Customers - #1 Lie By Misrepresentation

    PEOPLE 
    Lie #3 - Hiding I can't tell you how many times I've checked the contact page of a company's website, and found no address listed. Very frustrating. I'm often trying to find more info on the company to determine if I want to do business with them, and they appear to be hiding their...
  19. OldFaithful

    When you first went fastlane, did you ever switch slowlane jobs?

    SLOWLANE EXECUTION 
    When I committed to starting my own mfg business, I needed to leave my employer to prevent a conflict of interest. I took the next available job that popped up close to home. My secondary motivation was the time saved, as I no longer commuted. My opinion now is that it would have been helpful...
  20. OldFaithful

    Progress Since Quitting My Job

    EXECUTION 
    That's quite a change in many areas. I hope it all works out for you and yours. Just keep grinding away at the business and it will eventually gain traction. It may take more failures to reach the model that works for you, but if you stay on the path...you will get there. Congrats and best wishes!

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