the economy

[Jay Forte]

On Oct 8, 2008, at 7:43 AM, Barbara Richmond wrote:

> When I went to piano tech school in 1981 the economy wasn't so great.  
> I thought, well, when I get out it can't be any worse.  I was wrong.  
> Getting started can be a job enough, but even in tough times as a 
> beginner, I still got calls.  Try thinking of positive measures you 
> can take to get business like Dave has listed.  Of course, markets 
> differ and you do what you have to do.  I still think the best way 
> (for me, at least) is to find and keep the people who really want to 
> take care of their pianos by booking ahead with them (like the 
> dentist).  These folks are the core of my business.  Because they know 
> my work and trust me, they refer me to other people, their 
> churches and they provide me with the bigger shop jobs.
>  
> Barbara Richmond, RPT
> near Peoria, IL
>  
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Dave Davis" <dave at davispiano.com>
>
> > I raised my fees 15%, minimized discounts, updated my web site, and 
> increased
> > advertising with local groups. This has resulted in more new calls 
> in addition
> > to my regular customers.
> >
> > Dave Davis, RPT
> >
> > ------Original Message------
> > From: richard.ucci at att.net
> > Sender: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org
> > To: pianotech
> > ReplyTo: Pianotech List
> > Subject: the economy
> > Sent: Oct 8, 2008 6:01 AM
> >
> > List,
> > Our services are postponable, and are more of a luxury than a 
> necessity to most
> > people, Fill the tank with gas, or tune the piano?
> >
> > What if anything are any of you considering to maintain business in 
> the comming
> > months with the economy looki! ng so b leak?
> >
> > Cutting fees?
> > Other discounts?
> > Other services?
> >
> > Thanks ,
> > Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Dave Davis
> > Davis Piano Service
> > 425-226-0102
> >