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

Hello Dan,


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


See reply below about Google Apps.  I may have never clicked on the link,
but that is what it means.

Thanks

Mark




2010/1/15 Dan Waters <dwaters at usinternet.com>

> 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.netand
> 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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