Business climate

[William Benjamin]

Another slant on this is what is one doing with there time.   If you don't
have enough tunings to fill the day, then this is the time to work on pianos
in the shop.   If you have the time, put it to good use so when times are
busy you have pianos to sell.

 

William

 

 

 

 

PIANO BOUTIQUE

William Benjamin

Piano Tuner Extraordinaire

www.pianoboutique.biz

The tuner alone,

preserves the tone.

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of J. R. White
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 3:46 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Business climate

 

You still miss my point: business climate doesn't matter.  There are those
whose attitudes and focus make them winners in any business climate.  If you
don't know this, every minute of every day, self-employment is likely
frequently to scare the hell out of you.  Being scared like that is not
necessary - and won't happen - if you simply keep your eye on the task at
hand.

Over the years, piano technicians in my market - my very neighborhood - and
with more experience than I had at the time have gone out of business.  More
than fifty of them.  They all blamed "business climate" or business
conditions as the reason.

Yes, you have to be very good at what you do.  You have to work at it.  And
you have to use good business practices.  But you don't have to be sensitive
to - or even particularly concerned about - every chill wind that blows.

Bottom line: keep on keeping on.  Contact your old clients.  Solicit new
ones.  Treat people kindly.  Just do it.

J R W

 

jrwhiteltd at msn.com

(253) 922-2372

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of pianotune05
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 7:08 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Business climate

 

I think business climate does hold some validity.  Of course, climate could
vary from place to place, but I agree, pressing on is the key.  

 

As for those of us who are out there starting up, I think the climate can be
affected by numerous factors.  That's why I said before that my area is
saturated.  I think business climate can be affected by a person's
individual situation ie. poor transit system, being new and slower than
other tuners etc.  However, one can overcome these factors to a certain
degree however, I do believe that in order to thrive at any business one
must look at his or her individual situation and make the proper adjustments
in order to thrive and succeed.  In my case with only one piano store in the
area and a bus system that's limitted, I'd do better in an area with a
better transit system and more piano opportunity.  So for me, my area is too
saturated.  For the guy who's been here for 30 plus years who would say,
"Our area isn't saturated," doesn't make sense. It reflects his individual
situation. 

 

Business climate then is often relative rather than set in stone, and
pressing on is the only way we have in order to determine if we're working
in a good or bad climate.

Marshall

----- Original Message ----- 

From: J. R. White <mailto:jrwhiteltd at msn.com>  

To: 'Pianotech List' <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>  

Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 11:22 PM

Subject: RE: Business climate

 

Repeat business is holding up quite well, for me, even after thirty-five
years.  Forget the so-called business climate.  Just keep pressing ahead.
That's what entrepreneurs do; that's what sets 'em apart.

J R W

 

jrwhiteltd at msn.com

(253) 922-2372


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of KeyKat88 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 2:41 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: Business climate

 

In a message dated 4/14/2006 7:03:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Erwinspiano at aol.com writes:

  Anyone noticed a drop in repeat business this spring?  I wonder if higher
fuel prices are pinching budgets and one place to trim is piano tuning.....

    Mike Kurta

 

Greetings,

 

        business is actually picking up for me...but then again i am
starting my third year in business and thst is probably why.

 

Julia Gottshall

Reaidng PA

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