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The Truck Driver’s Responsibility – Trucking Safety, First And AlwaysLet's talk about what exactly the truck driver is responsible for when it comes to hauling freight. To be on the safe side let's assume that the driver is responsible for absolutely everything unless I specifically say otherwise.And I probably won't say otherwise.A typical story you'll hear a truck driver tell after his truck has tipped over is, “I was going around the curve on the offramp and the load shifted causing the truck to tip.” And I believe every word of this story almost every time because that's exactly what usually happened, except they left out a couple of details....what they should have said was, “I was going too fast around the curve on the offramp and the load, that I said was loaded properly and was sa
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with
A factor is basically a financial institution that purchases accounts receivable from businesses. The factor normally bears the credit risks associated with the accounts receivable purchased by it. There are about twenty firms in the United States engaged solely in factoring. These firms raise their operating funds by issue of equity and debt capital.The factoring agreement governs the relationship between the factor and the business whose accounts receivable the factor purchases. The following conditions are typically found in factoring agreements. The factor will select only those accounts receivable which appear to be acceptable to it. The sales of accounts receivable will be done to the factor on a non-recourse basis. This implies that the factor has to absorb the losses arising from uncollectible accounts.The factor would set up an account, similar to a bank deposit account, for the firm. Monies will be deposited in this
Shown below is an example of one contact I made concerning a new product and technology we were researching. It is important to be ready to document everything, such as who you talked to, where they worked, and what their position was. Have good general open-ended questions ready to ask. Simply ask the question and let them talk. Write fast and take detailed notes. Such data is important for the market study report you should put together for your business or home business, and which will be studied by you, other owners, investors, lenders, or management. Seek to connect with influential people, buyers, users, and anyone who will buy or use your product. Let the facts and feedback speak to you. Don't go forward without diligently doing this research, or you could lose a lot of money on a product no one wants. Here is how a market research interview could go:
COMPANY: Primemark Contractors, Home Remediation and Water Damage Repair
Contact: Wes Woodenville, Project Manager, 1-319-566-5232, 113 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618
INTERVIEWER: Rich Kimura. Time: 60 minutes, January 2, 2007
Rich: Hi Wes, This is Rich Kimura. I'm working with a group of engineers who are researching a new technology which uses electromagnetic radiation i.e. radar to see into walls and ceilings. The device would detect moisture, wiring, piping, and other structures inside walls. Your expertise and experience would be very valuable in helping to understand how this technology could be useful to you and the industry. OK, here are some questions.
Rich: How do you go about detecting moisture in walls now?
Wes: Moisture is a huge problem here, and it's getting worse. Mold is the biggest health concern. If you could find leaks in walls and ceilings that would be very useful. Right now, you can't tell where moisture is entering, only where it is showing up. It is most critical to know where it is entering, e.g. where is the roof leaking? Water moves and the leak may be 10 feet or more from where the source is. If the device can tell you this, or give a picture of what’s going on inside the walls it will be a big breakthrough.
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with a
If you’re a typical small business, you’ve probably been approached by at least several different radio station sales representatives. In most cases, he or she comes armed with all the latest rating information demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that his or her station is number one among just the kind of people who would buy your products or services. She or he will also probably stress how inexpensive radio advertising is vs. TV or even newspaper ads.Yes, radio spots are cheaper that TV ads and often even cheaper than newspaper ads. But there area few things you need to think about before you sign that radio advertising contract. First, is yours the kind of business that can really profit from radio advertising? Radio commercials are very ethereal. Once the 30 or 60 second spot is over, there is nothing physical for your customers to hang on to. You have to depend on their ability to remember your message long enough to ta
Shown below is an example of one contact I made concerning a new product and technology we were researching. It is important to be ready to document everything, such as who you talked to, where they worked, and what their position was. Have good general open-ended questions ready to ask. Simply ask the question and let them talk. Write fast and take detailed notes. Such data is important for the market study report you should put together for your business or home business, and which will be studied by you, other owners, investors, lenders, or management. Seek to connect with influential people, buyers, users, and anyone who will buy or use your product. Let the facts and feedback speak to you. Don't go forward without diligently doing this research, or you could lose a lot of money on a product no one wants. Here is how a market research interview could go:
COMPANY: Primemark Contractors, Home Remediation and Water Damage Repair
Contact: Wes Woodenville, Project Manager, 1-319-566-5232, 113 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618
INTERVIEWER: Rich Kimura. Time: 60 minutes, January 2, 2007
Rich: Hi Wes, This is Rich Kimura. I'm working with a group of engineers who are researching a new technology which uses electromagnetic radiation i.e. radar to see into walls and ceilings. The device would detect moisture, wiring, piping, and other structures inside walls. Your expertise and experience would be very valuable in helping to understand how this technology could be useful to you and the industry. OK, here are some questions.
Rich: How do you go about detecting moisture in walls now?
Wes: Moisture is a huge problem here, and it's getting worse. Mold is the biggest health concern. If you could find leaks in walls and ceilings that would be very useful. Right now, you can't tell where moisture is entering, only where it is showing up. It is most critical to know where it is entering, e.g. where is the roof leaking? Water moves and the leak may be 10 feet or more from where the source is. If the device can tell you this, or give a picture of what’s going on inside the walls it will be a big breakthrough.
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with
There are those who have observed that many gay men appear to make more money than the average American? Some pass this off as Urban Myth, while others say “no” and say it is true. Some claim that Homosexual men do not make more than the average, some claim they make less and that if you are to take into consideration all the closet homosexuals that in fact they make much less than the average American.In my estimation and observance of homosexual men they do make more money than average Americans and it appears to me to be a lot more. I believe this to be due to their out of the box thinking and the fact that they are more likely to own their own businesses.That certainly is not a derogatory comment and I know it is a demographic fact, additionally their IQ are also on average 8 pts higher which is a lot (I will also throw that out there for you). Our company does business with many Gay Men and yes they do make more money and t
COMPANY: Primemark Contractors, Home Remediation and Water Damage Repair
Contact: Wes Woodenville, Project Manager, 1-319-566-5232, 113 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618
INTERVIEWER: Rich Kimura. Time: 60 minutes, January 2, 2007
Rich: Hi Wes, This is Rich Kimura. I'm working with a group of engineers who are researching a new technology which uses electromagnetic radiation i.e. radar to see into walls and ceilings. The device would detect moisture, wiring, piping, and other structures inside walls. Your expertise and experience would be very valuable in helping to understand how this technology could be useful to you and the industry. OK, here are some questions.
Rich: How do you go about detecting moisture in walls now?
Wes: Moisture is a huge problem here, and it's getting worse. Mold is the biggest health concern. If you could find leaks in walls and ceilings that would be very useful. Right now, you can't tell where moisture is entering, only where it is showing up. It is most critical to know where it is entering, e.g. where is the roof leaking? Water moves and the leak may be 10 feet or more from where the source is. If the device can tell you this, or give a picture of what’s going on inside the walls it will be a big breakthrough.
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with
It is important to remember that the customer doesn't necessarily see things in the same way we do. This point was brought home to me one day while I was shopping with my daughter, Stefanie, who was two years old at the time.As I stooped down to tie her shoelaces, I immediately realized why she was becoming so irritable. She could not adequately see the toys that were displayed on the shelf above her head. At this point, I decided to pick her up and to continue shopping with her in my arms. The pleasant change in her behavior was quite apparent and welcomed.Stefanie's experience taught me two lessons that I am passing on to you today:* In dealing with children, with customers, and with people in general who may be from different cultures, we do them and ourselves a great service when we take the time to see their uniques situation from their very special viewpoint.* Developing an emphatic attitude mea
Rich: Hi Wes, This is Rich Kimura. I'm working with a group of engineers who are researching a new technology which uses electromagnetic radiation i.e. radar to see into walls and ceilings. The device would detect moisture, wiring, piping, and other structures inside walls. Your expertise and experience would be very valuable in helping to understand how this technology could be useful to you and the industry. OK, here are some questions.
Rich: How do you go about detecting moisture in walls now?
Wes: Moisture is a huge problem here, and it's getting worse. Mold is the biggest health concern. If you could find leaks in walls and ceilings that would be very useful. Right now, you can't tell where moisture is entering, only where it is showing up. It is most critical to know where it is entering, e.g. where is the roof leaking? Water moves and the leak may be 10 feet or more from where the source is. If the device can tell you this, or give a picture of what’s going on inside the walls it will be a big breakthrough.
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with
Who could have predicted the changes coming our way in 2006? The changes that began in 2006 are predicted to continue in 2007. So, we thought we would provide a 2007 Survival Kit to enhance your life and your career! Check out our TAKE-GAIN-TAKE solution.1. Take Time: Time is that valuable commodity which we have complete control, yet only comes in a limited supply. Spending some of that time on you is critical to improving stress, balance and change solutions. Plan time, at least weekly, where you can relax, let go of the stresses and restore your energy.2. Gain Focus: It is easy to get distracted with all the changes, uncertainty and demands of life. In the midst of all the uncertainty and demands, make sure you have clearly declared your focus. This includes your talents, your desires and your goals. Gain and keep the focus on a daily basis in your thoughts and actions. This will lead to your success and progress
Rich: What kind of hassles have you had with this (current system)?
Wes: Pipe leaks are easier to find, leaks around windows. 9 times out of 10 where you see the water is not where its entering, it could be 10 feet away. We used to hire a man about 15 years ago who injected pipes with a gas, then used meters to detect the gas. He also used dyes and injected them, looking for colors to show up in the leak area. We currently don't use him, just basically use our best guess and tear it apart.
Rich: What would be "really great to have" that's not currently available?
Wes: I used to call that specialist out, but we don't use him anymore, just go on our own. We don't have a way of finding leak sources, just tearing out walls, sometimes up to 8', and then rebuild. Finding out quickly the exact pinhole, etc would be essential.
Rich: What else might you be looking for in a wall section?
Wes: The source of the leak. That is the most important. But, speaking of non-water, our current practice is to take complete digital pictures, and a video of all wall installations before putting on any sheet rock. We get tons of pictures of walls and ceilings. Any future problem, remodel, we have records of each installation. We also give the homeowner a copy of the pictures and a video. I probably spend a half a day taking pics, then the video. Most homebuilders in the high-end market do this, but maybe 1/2 to 2/3 may not in other lower end markets. We have to make sure it's right and tight before sheet rocking, along with 4-5 detailed independent inspections too. Windows/penetrations are a top concern. Now, with new rubberized materials seals are getting much better. We document everything before closing it up, this protects the builder.
Rich: How much of your overall business (time) is spent in detecting moisture?
Wes: It's hard to say, but more time is spent tearing out walls. Not much time is spent detecting it, we fix the problems however.
Rich: Where do you typically find out about new technology?
Wes: Word of mouth, when we see another contractor or inspector using something new, we may ask about it. If it works, word gets around quickly, and we'd buy one.
Rich: How do you make decisions on what technology to purchase?
Wes: If it works we'd buy it, if others who use it are happy with it.
Rich: How important would compactness and portability be?
Wes: That's the only way it would work.
Rich: How much do you think the average contractor would be willing to pay?
Wes: Maybe 3-4 inspections may cost $300-400 per inspection, so maybe $1200 - 1600 for a device. We wouldn't think twice about spending that much on a unit if it worked. Home insurers may pay more because they'd use it all the time.
Rich: How would you recommend we get the word out once the product development is completed?
Wes: Word of mouth, Maybe a trade magazine? Yes, maybe. But, word gets arou
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