Imagine the following features of a small business profit. It's automated, can be done from home on your computer, very low entry costs, high upside potential, low inventory cost, high returns, leveraged and the profits can be compounded in an automated way...if you are not saying wow to yourself by now, you must have not been paying attention!
Actually the key to this type of business is found in the automated nature of the Internet itself. The world wide web is actually the worlds largest vending machine. If you think about a soda vending machine business, you will know, it is semi automated. In other words the machine you buy, serves the product and gives change. The owner of the business spends half an hour a week topping up the machine and maintaining it. The machine does the rest and the owner makes a reasonable income.
Because of this leverage, he can handle 10 or 20 or even 50 such machines and multiply his income incredible, simply because each machine takes only a little of his time to make a profit. The Internet by its nature is the same. You do the work once, but the income continues to come in so in this sense, it is actually far superior to a vending machine business.
The type of small business profit that the Internet can offer is quite amazing for the reasons outlined above. To run an Internet business you need two things. A product of value and a way to get paid. These can both be resolved by simply affiliating with company's that will let you sell their product for them at a profit that is acceptable
Friday, January 18, 2008
Purchasing A Sewing Machine - What Do I Need To Be Aware Of?
Purchasing a sewing machine can be intimidating if you don’t do your home work . There are several things to consider, most important would be how will you be using the machine. Are you a serious sewer , occasional sewer, just need it for repairs or are you into embroidery, tailoring and decorative finishes.
How much do you want to spend? Do you have a brand preference, are you aware that several brands are actually manufactured by the same company. Are the attachments standard or specialized (which could cost more for accessories).
If purchasing a replacement sewing machine, will all the feet and accessories you currently have fit the machine you want to purchase. Be sure the machine you are considering has all the features you want or need.
Does it have a buttonhole attachment?
Can you drop the feed dogs for free machine stitching?
What type of maintenance is required?
Does it come with a warranty? What does the warranty cover?
What type of support does it come with? Are there classes provided or available for your new machine?
Does the machine have an automatic needle threader? How easy is it to thread?
Where is the bobbin located? Is it easily accessible?
What is the heaviest fabric the machine can handle? Will it handle several thicknesses of denim? How does it sew on lightweight fabrics?
Does it have a free arm for difficult to sew areas?
Take a poll of your friends who sew. Find out what brand machine they use, are they happy with their’s? Find out what they do and don”t like and why. Ask to try their machine.
Do most of your initial legwork on line. Most machine manufacturers have web sites, where you can gain valuable information regarding features and costs. Next, prepare a list of all features you want and start visiting the different sewing machine stores and get a feel for the different machines. Don’t over buy and pay extra for features you will never use.
Choosing the right machine will be easy if you are prepared, it all comes down to requirements and budget. If your budget will not purchase all your needs you might consider a re-manufactured machine, but check for warranties and support.
You could try negotiating a lower price with the dealer, you never know until you try.
To Creative Endeavors
Linda Keaveny
How much do you want to spend? Do you have a brand preference, are you aware that several brands are actually manufactured by the same company. Are the attachments standard or specialized (which could cost more for accessories).
If purchasing a replacement sewing machine, will all the feet and accessories you currently have fit the machine you want to purchase. Be sure the machine you are considering has all the features you want or need.
Does it have a buttonhole attachment?
Can you drop the feed dogs for free machine stitching?
What type of maintenance is required?
Does it come with a warranty? What does the warranty cover?
What type of support does it come with? Are there classes provided or available for your new machine?
Does the machine have an automatic needle threader? How easy is it to thread?
Where is the bobbin located? Is it easily accessible?
What is the heaviest fabric the machine can handle? Will it handle several thicknesses of denim? How does it sew on lightweight fabrics?
Does it have a free arm for difficult to sew areas?
Take a poll of your friends who sew. Find out what brand machine they use, are they happy with their’s? Find out what they do and don”t like and why. Ask to try their machine.
Do most of your initial legwork on line. Most machine manufacturers have web sites, where you can gain valuable information regarding features and costs. Next, prepare a list of all features you want and start visiting the different sewing machine stores and get a feel for the different machines. Don’t over buy and pay extra for features you will never use.
Choosing the right machine will be easy if you are prepared, it all comes down to requirements and budget. If your budget will not purchase all your needs you might consider a re-manufactured machine, but check for warranties and support.
You could try negotiating a lower price with the dealer, you never know until you try.
To Creative Endeavors
Linda Keaveny
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