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About Us

Our mission is not to create a link farm, but a web community of partnerships.  

From my years experience in retail, I started this web company, with the idea that the world is changing at a rapid rate, and more and more online shopping accrues with the changing times. So as a web hub to the world shopper, I wanted to provide a means to combine web site's, to find the best deals in the market. With distributors and suppliers, and other link partners, I hope this marketing site of store integrations will accomplish this task.

The most important aspect of this store, is the partnerships towards success that it can make, not the quantity.

My past experience includes:

2009-Current Wal Mart General Inventory Clerk, Responsibilities
include; stock merchandise on the sales floor before store opens, down stock risers of merchandise, zone department area, tack inventory with telxon system, stock merchandise from B bins from the receiving department, be sure sales floor is clear of all pallets and trash before store opens.

Longs Drugs, Petaluma, CA Dates: 8/05 to 10/08 Responsibilities include; delegating work assignments to co-workers, insure safety and security of store property, stock store merchandise to sales floor, secure vital areas of the store, run the front registers during overnights, maintained a safe work environment for customers and co-workers, interface with morning management of work performed during overnights to that of work task needed to be completed, and maintain clean organized receiving area for next load.

2001-2004: Shipping and Receiving, Sales Promo, and Relief Driver,
Yardbirds Plumbing and Electrical Inc.
Responsibilities included the following; receive merchandise as it
arrives from venders, stock sales floor before or during business
hours, help customers with product selection , keep track of inventory vs. sales, and delivery cabinets and kitchen accessories to customers in various cities in Sonoma county.

1995-2000: Laser Fusion Welder Tech/ Systems Tech/ Micro Tech ,
Microsource Inc. responsibilities include;
(1) Maintaining a Raytheon 500s Laser, which includes, periodic checks of the laser optic alignment, output power vs input power verification, and general maintains on vac pumps and cooling systems that provide coolant to the flow tubes of the laser head. Performing all fusion weld task for all governmental and commercial application that required a hermetic seal.
(2)Performing general alignment and trouble shooting task on IAI and Gec Products, for governmental applications.
(3)Support for Gec UK alignment and trouble shooting of the multimic.
(4)Support for all HP 1 inch line products, Support for Midoria Eiden in alignment and trouble shooting applications.
(5)Support for the Hybrid program in alignment, and trouble shooting.
(6)Support for Sci Atlantic program in alignment and trouble shooting.
(7)Support for GTE program in trouble shooting and alignment.
(8)Support for Hill Airforce Base program in alignment and trouble
shooting their 1 inch. Specific results of my actions include; trained 8 technician in all areas mentioned above which aided greatly to the production output. Brought in and updated the service contract requirements needed in the Laser Department. Advised and aided engineering staff on new methods for welding harden materials. Aided in prototyping and data taking on new designs for the HP 1 inch family. Helped engineering on new automation software.

Hewlett Packard/Manpower 1212 Valley House Dr Rohnert Park, 08/1995
09/1995

G&C Auto body 251 Bellevue Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 05/1995 07/1995

Marketing Points:

Over one billion consumers in the world are attainable, it is the consumer markets ability to gain them threw aggressive competitive marketing.

Having large bulk of merchandise in one warehouse does not solely mean you totally win the market, nor does dominating the vender lists of the world. But true partnerships and integrations within the market just might.

Walmart Corp, having the largest warehouse of various consumer goods in the world, demands the finest detail of inventory control systems, and management. At Walmart, they expect nothing less than the highest capabilities, and the latest technology in maintaining their inventory.

Most or all companies will continue to advertise even though the market may be on the down turn, and sales are down. The big names will advertise even more when this happens, WHY? you may ask, just look at the details of the advertisements they make.

New product lines are not always bad, its just knowing the quality, and quantity you can get for the demand.

A good neat display, or uniformed format is the best marketing display one can make. KEEP THE PRODUCT TO THE MARKETING AREA OF LIKENESS, NOT VISE VERSA. Most important, know what you are selling, ALLWAYS!!!!

A good platform of marketing is to insure the safety of the consumer, supplier, vender, wholesaler, and to provide a quick means of consumer shopping for them. Most important, have a huge surplus of possibilities to meet any demand, and make it easy for the consumer. DONT CONJEST THE PRODUCT ON DISPLAY!!!!

Retail is a constant research game of popular sales and products, and the ability to stay in the game. Think of it as the final games to the super bowl title for the football team going.

Knowledge is power, they say, and it couldn't be truer than when it comes to selling on eBay. Selling success is about being in the right place, at the right time, with the right product. Below, you’ll find category-specific strategies and resources to help you become a savvy seller.

Seller’s Edge: Get the competitive edge with insider strategies, features, and insights.

Seller Profiles: Learn how successful sellers maximize their sales and profits on eBay.
In Demand: Find out what’s hot with expert picks and top searches.

Selling Guides/Zones: Quickly learn the basics of selling in your category.
Discussion Boards: Connect with other sellers to share experiences and best practices.
Contact Us: Connect with your eBay Category Management team.

Studying the competition: In any competitive arena, you gain an edge by studying your competition. In the retail business, you can learn a great deal from other retailers who sell the same or similar products:

How readily available the product already is. (supply)
The prices that other retailers are charging for the product. Where other retailers are trying to sell the product. How other retailers are marketing the product How other retailers might react to a new competitor

The most important aspect in retail, is the quality of the research that one can make. Do not give up if you fail the first time, learn from what you did wrong, and try again. So from Mike's Store News, good luck in marketing your products.

Industry Links

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (www.cscmp.org )
World's largest association of logistics and supply chain management professionals.

International Warehouse Logistics Association. (www.iwla.com)
Trade association representing value-added warehouse logistics providers.

National Flea Market Association. (www.fleamarkets.org)
Association that fosters high standards of business conduct among the flea market industry and the agencies with whom they do business.

National Retail Federation. (www.nrf.com)
The world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution.

North American Retail Dealers Association. (www.narda.com )
Supports independent retailers through progressive education,information and services.

Professional eBay Sellers Alliance. (www.gopesa.org)
Association of eBay sellers who share ideas on improving their eBay businesses.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association. (formerly I.M.R.A., now R.I.L.A.) (www.retail-leaders.org )
The world's leading alliance of retailers and their product and service suppliers.

Reverse Logistics Association. (www.reverselogisticstrends.com )
Trade association focused on third-party service providers to whom manufacturers and retailers outsource.

SCORE. (www.score.org )
Counselors to America's Small Business. SCORE provides free and confidential small business advice.

Small Business Administration. (www.sba.org )
This site has information for getting started on small businesses.

Warehousing Education and Research Council. (www.werc.org)
Association of distribution experts who share practical knowledge and professional expertise.

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