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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hello,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>In order to "Get to the point" and not =
wander into
tangents I am directing these <U>specifically</U> to those who are =
currently or
have in the past operated a legitimate piano shop.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Although there are numerous technical =
details to be
worked out we are at last actually working in our shop. I do =
however have
some important business questions to address immediately.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. What types of insurance are you carrying =
and how
much? What risks do you willing/not willing to take?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> A. =
Property
(real-estate)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> B. =
Liability
(Contents including pianos)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> C. =
Liability
(human)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2. Your business is registered as what and
why?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> A. =
Limited
partnership</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> B. Sole
proprietorship</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> C.
S-Corp.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> D. Other =
(explain)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3. Your arrangements for working with local =
dealers
is:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> A.
Hourly</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> B. Pre =
arranged
estimates</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> C. =
Flexible
depending on the job</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> D. Other =
(please
explain)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>4. What special understandings/arrangements do =
you have
with dealers, (liabilities, call-backs, completion dates, etc.). =
Any
extended insurance agreements with dealers? (i.e. extending a =
rider on
their insurance at your expense or possibly sharing =
expenses?)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> (brief
answer)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>5. Above two questions in relation to private =
non-dealer
clients</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>6. In pertaining to private clients, what has =
proven to
be the most important clause(s) in rebuilding contracts?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>6. What have been your biggest problems, (not =
technical-
administrative, insurance, contractual, etc.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> (brief
answer)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>7. General
recommendations/problems/recommendations</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>We recently had a two hour meeting with an attorney =
to discuss
the various aspects of setting things up and now have an upcoming =
meeting with
our accountant to officially establish the business. We then =
have a
second meeting with our attorney to finalize the wording on contractual
agreements. Any comments
and experiences appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>