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 LinksCouncil 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
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