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Nov 24 05:34

Lessons I'm learnt on the way down (and hopefully up as well)

In the time i've been "smacked by the all mighty dollar" (last blog entry) i've come to some conclusions.  My hope is that small businesses such as ours will benefit from the simple but significant lessons we've learnt & are still learning along the way.

Before i begin I must state I have a gift for stating the obvious.  I do not profess to know it all or that what I say will apply to all in every circumstance.  What I will say is that these lessons have held us in good stead thus far & if by some fluke they provide your business its eureka! moment all the better!  Here are some of those thoughts in no particular order.  I'll elaborate on each in due time (while dodging my daily smack downs)

1) You don't know everything, so why not let the experts handle it?

2) There are a lot of sharks in the ocean of business but there are just as many dolphins

3) Without Vision, we perish

4) Trust & respect are earned, not given

5) Don't compete, collaborate

6) You may not know much but what you know can make a difference 

7) Graciousness goes a long way

8) Generosity has nothing to do with the size of your wallet

9) Character, character, character

10) Always say thank you 

Going green is not easy, particularly in the current economic climate (pun ABSOLUTELY INTENDED) we all face across the planet. My hope is that we won't have to face a real climatic meltdown before people realise all of us must act.

 

Finally for the record, I haven't "arrived" yet by any measure, so what I'll be sharing is work in progress. 

 

have a great day! 

 

Saving the planet, one day at a time.

 

Nov 19 17:20

New Idea for Hybrid cars

Hello Everyone! 

I am proud to say that I am the owner of a hybrid car! Yup me and my Prius sure do go places. Anyway while i was driving in my car the other day I noticed a very serious design flaw that the olks at Toyota seemed to have over looked. I believe I have an idea to modify the current engine design which would eliminate.. thats right I said ELIMINATE... the cars need for oil that does not require the driver to recharge the battery by plugging in the car! If there is anyone out there who is in the auto business who would like to hear my idea, just drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from anyone.

Sincerely Katie Walczak  

Oct 07 03:23

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Promote the idea of buying the green products to support environment

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Taman Molek
Johor Bahru, 81100
Malaysia
Aug 09 17:23

Whole Foods Market makes all kinds of excuses

When I brought up to Whole Foods Market that millions of dollars could be saved if we shipped ultra-pastuerized milk in unrefrigerated trucks and put it on the shelves unrefrigerated they way they have in Mexico for the past 20 years, they offered all kinds of excuses.  They claim that the ultra-pastuerized packing is difficult to compost and harmful to the environment.  If that is true, why are you stocking it?  If you beleive this, then quit selling it.  Come down on one side or the other. 
Aug 06 20:59

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Jun 21 00:05

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (or Greedy,thats ugly too)

Ah the classic Mexican stand off, shot (pun intended) in Italy.  Amidst war, treachery, murder, gun fights, heroes & villains, there is cache of gold up for grabs.  The same could be said of the current global economy. (You decide who & what goes where)

The "gold" in this instance, is the buried economic opportunities available from "selling green", "going green" ANYTHING green.

There are the good guys (greenies, governments, Renewable Energy companies, big corps & manufacturers WITH GOOD CSR* in place etc.)

The bad guys (Big corps, governments, the indifferent, manufacturers WITHOUT ANY CSR* in place etc.)

AND 

The Ugly/greedy guys ( Big corps, the indifferent, governments, manufacturers,Renewable Energy companies PRETENDING TO HAVE CSR* in place etc.)

All 3 staring each other down just like the movie.  Each one sizing up the other from past experience, alliances, goals & allegiances.  The difference here of course, is that the GOOD MAY NOT NECESSARILY WIN this shoot out.

The result will really be decide by the powers that be.  The simple questions is what or who will define the "Powers that Be"?  The incumbents that wield the power or Jo Average like you and me?

The old adage "Buy while there's blood  in the streets"  (James Dale Davidson has written an entire book on this) could be applied to this situation.  Looking for the hidden gems/gold through the mess & noise of every bloke and his dog how we should all go green while the "bad" & the "ugly" argue will be the challenge.  The outcome of this exercise may well determine how we will shape our future.

Have a great day!

 

saving the planet, one day at a time. 

 

CSR : Corporate Social Responsibility might as well be COLLECTIVE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Jun 20 09:13

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Jun 15 22:20

Higher Prices, Better Ideas

"The last thing to get converted is your wallet"  Words a Christian buddy of mine once mentioned in my general direction.  Words I think also apply to people, climate change & taking action.

Malaysia is currently facing the not-so-slow removal of fuel & energy subsidies.  People are upset, unhappy & flustered.  These are the same people who, when asked if they could do anything about cleaning up their act (civic behaviour is a good place to start) generally reply;

"its not our problem la" (more "Manglish") or

"we where got money to do anything wan?" (stunning "Manglish" grammar in action) or

"the Kwai-low (caucasians in general) can afford to, what can we do?"

I'm not belittling those who have genuine needs, challenges or financial woes.  I'm suggesting (for many others) instead of complaining, there are many an opportunity to change and capitalise on this.  A new product, business direction/plan, or lifestyle change to name the obvious.  Sure, crime is ONE option but there are SO MANY OTHERS; all requiring more than 1 brain cell to plan for and implement.  Believe it or not we're a pretty smart bunch... just lazy at times.

We Malaysians think with our wallets.  So sometimes the only way to make us think & act (with our wallets or otherwise) is a bit of adversity.  Therefore the higher the prices go, the more money exits out purses  & wallets, the better we will need to be at generating an income, the brighter the ideas to achieve this.

What better way to achieve this end than to be involved in a business that addresses these concerns and issues?

Have a great day!

Saving the planet, day at a time.

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