the economy

[Jay Forte]

Sorry about that, I hit the wrong key!
On Oct 12, 2008, at 10:08 AM, Jay Forte wrote:

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