Things are moving slowly with the business. However, more has happened in the last two weeks than most of the last four months. Here's the basics: We have a layout of the suite and the floorplan. We also have a phone number for the biz so we are now trying to get the phone number into the phone book. And we ordered a press (can't print anything without a press).
It looks like we will open in February. For my dad, that means he has been out of work for a year. There is still a lot to do, but what can you say except, "that's business."
Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 13, 2005
In Our Hands
We are one step closer to calling Elk Grove home. Today we picked up the lease for a storefront off of Waterman Dr. We are making copies and will drop it off at the lawyers office to make sure there are no suprises. Then we will sign the lease and start putting everything together.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Breakthough
After, one month, no, two months, wait... three months... Actually, I lost count. There has finally been some substancial news concerning the new business.
And for anyone who has been paying attention, you guys will not be suprised that it does come with its own drama. I would love to give you all the blow by blow details, but that is not what is important. However, here is a basic rundown of what has happened.
My pervious post I mentioned that my least favorite person left for vacation after four weeks plus of doing nothing. Appearently, his assistant came down with cold feet and we have no idea as to where she ran off too. In fact, things looked so bad for us that we were convinced that we lost everything that we were working on. Then out of the blue we get a phone call concerning the location we wanted. The gentleman (yes, I have a much greater respect for this guy than the other guy) had a conversation with our real estate agent. He was on the nevious side (I think he heard what had happened to us and it was his job to be the sacraficial lamb and attempt to do some damage control).
Needless to say, we are back on track, after the previous guy tried to run us through the mud. Optimistically, this is going to be a done deal. Realistically, we still have to go through negotiations and ultimaltely sign the lease. And that can take up to 45 days. At least now we are getting the respect and attention we deserve. I can't wait to start designing again and work in my own place.
And for anyone who has been paying attention, you guys will not be suprised that it does come with its own drama. I would love to give you all the blow by blow details, but that is not what is important. However, here is a basic rundown of what has happened.
My pervious post I mentioned that my least favorite person left for vacation after four weeks plus of doing nothing. Appearently, his assistant came down with cold feet and we have no idea as to where she ran off too. In fact, things looked so bad for us that we were convinced that we lost everything that we were working on. Then out of the blue we get a phone call concerning the location we wanted. The gentleman (yes, I have a much greater respect for this guy than the other guy) had a conversation with our real estate agent. He was on the nevious side (I think he heard what had happened to us and it was his job to be the sacraficial lamb and attempt to do some damage control).
Needless to say, we are back on track, after the previous guy tried to run us through the mud. Optimistically, this is going to be a done deal. Realistically, we still have to go through negotiations and ultimaltely sign the lease. And that can take up to 45 days. At least now we are getting the respect and attention we deserve. I can't wait to start designing again and work in my own place.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
More Waiting
The last time I talked about my families future business in Printing, I mentioned who we have been waiting and wrestling with a leasing agent. Well, we are still waiting and I still do not trust the leasing agent.
However, we are making progress. We have recieved a copy of the lease agreement and the laywers are looking it over. None of the specifics have been spelled out yet, it is just an opportunity to look at the contract that we will agree to abide by. I understand that we are going to start with negotiations. I am not sure when we will get the lease finalized and signed. I hope within two weeks. (The reason I say that is because the lease agent is going to Italy on vacation at that time, I am just shaking my head at this one. It is a typical thing that has been happening to us in this process. you can read what I mean here.)
In any event, the construction of the building is on schedule, possibly ahead of schedule too. The estimated time that we will be able to actually open is December 1st. I am hoping for a sooner date, but that is just me. At least, we have a better idea of the timeline. The good news is once the lease is sinced we get to go shopping for supplies, equipment, and get training. So, I will actually have something to write about designwise and whatnot.
However, we are making progress. We have recieved a copy of the lease agreement and the laywers are looking it over. None of the specifics have been spelled out yet, it is just an opportunity to look at the contract that we will agree to abide by. I understand that we are going to start with negotiations. I am not sure when we will get the lease finalized and signed. I hope within two weeks. (The reason I say that is because the lease agent is going to Italy on vacation at that time, I am just shaking my head at this one. It is a typical thing that has been happening to us in this process. you can read what I mean here.)
In any event, the construction of the building is on schedule, possibly ahead of schedule too. The estimated time that we will be able to actually open is December 1st. I am hoping for a sooner date, but that is just me. At least, we have a better idea of the timeline. The good news is once the lease is sinced we get to go shopping for supplies, equipment, and get training. So, I will actually have something to write about designwise and whatnot.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Warning, Warning!
I just had my first encounter with Christmas decorations! I almost didn't make it out the store. I was walking along then, BAM! I was surrounded by Christmas trees, ornaments and those nut crackers (those nut crackers looked like they were drilling for an invasion or something, too).
It was scary, I can't believe a store has to start putting up Christmas decoarations six days before autumn begins! 6 days! How many people have even began to think about what they are going to dress up as halloween or whose house they are going to egg?
Be warned, you could walk into a store and hear jingle bells before you even see a pumpkin.
It was scary, I can't believe a store has to start putting up Christmas decoarations six days before autumn begins! 6 days! How many people have even began to think about what they are going to dress up as halloween or whose house they are going to egg?
Be warned, you could walk into a store and hear jingle bells before you even see a pumpkin.
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