Business climate

[pianotune05]

and yet another spin to the topic, if you're new like me and slow at it, keep practicing until a tuning comes along. ;) , or going to the local piano store, our only one and checking the back to see if there are any junk pianos for parts.  
Marshall
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Benjamin 
  To: 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 3:19 PM
  Subject: RE: Business climate


  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 

    To: 'Pianotech List' 

    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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