[dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups

Your website is great! So that's not the problem.

I'm going to guess that she simply doesn't understand how a website like this can help her.  In other words, she may not have marketing experience.  If you know a small business startup consultant, they may be able to help her understand how this can help, or how she would want to change it to work for what she wants to do.

I'd guess another possibility is that because these shoes look pretty high-end, they don't sell at high volume.  It might be that selling this type of product is best done when the store is in the right location, and the selling is done by a salesperson who knows how to sell high-end products.

By the way - what does 'Powered by Google Sites' mean?

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Mark Breen
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:05 AM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups

Hey, Nice one John,

It is nice to be able to help people and nice when they appreciate it.

I spoke to a lady before Christmas that has just opened a shoe shop, in the
middle of a recession.  Her products are lovely and when I asked about her
website, she said she did not have one.  So I came home and in 90 minutes
registered the domain, created the following website www.stripeshoes.net and
created the user and email accounts for her to use.  It is not a €1000
website, but it is free and if she maintains it for five years is will cost
€0 over a five year period.

I think that fact is lost on this lady however, and unfortunately, does not
really seem happy with it.

Whats your opinion, is it terrible, awful or OK for a small one person
ladies shoe shop, which ultimately will require a visit to the store.  I did
tell her that she has to fill in more text, more pics and more product
details, as I do not know much about ladies shoes :)

Mark



2010/1/14 John Bartow <john at winhaven.net>

> I have been so lucky so far with this. I had a meeting a few days ago with
> a
> client who is in trouble. I have been bartering with him since his
> restaurant has the best food in the area. He actually said he wanted to
> settle up with me rather than risk me not getting my fair share back! But I
> do share your concerns and welcome your advice - thanks.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:18 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups
>
> Watch out for potential bankruptcies, or client's holding off paying
> invoices... In some cases I have put a client on a monthly payment plan so
> to stretch out the some large bills. The clients are happy, you get paid
> (at
> least most) and if they do get through the dip they are your client for
> life.
>
> Jim
>
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