On Mon, Feb 17, 2003 at 10:58:46AM -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] enlightened us thusly
> Declan,
> Don't get discouraged just because of the postings. You are partially right
> about certs being expensive pieces of parchment (best tie-in with the bible
> reference I can think of right now). But keep in mind, you may not need them
> straight away.
Did you not think of 'The pearl of great price?':-) seeing as everybody
wants to twist quotations that inspired work, am I not allowed to join
in?
> I know that last statement will get a lot of people stirring, but, again, it
> depends on your market. In many markets, a certification is a decree to Joe
> buyer that you took the time, energy, and money to make sure you have a
> product offering that meets certain standards. It does not necessarily mean
> without it (or them) you can't sell your product.
> Obviously, in regulated markets, those certifications must be met. But even
> that can be handled. Waivers can be obtained, as well as "in progress" claims
> can be stated. Both granting marketable status to the product.
> Here's one more thing to be aware of too. By using already certified
> components, you can greatly reduce the expenditures on certification. In some
> cases, it may even negate the need for testing all together (rarely).
> There are a lot of ways to work through the certification process. It just
> takes some time and (often a lot of) research. It all comes down to how much
> your willing to put up with and if the product is worth it.
> Jay
>
You know, you're right. But do I want the hassle? No thanks! When I
started off I had a string of people here with their 3-8 employees,
mobile phone bills, company cars, premises, and insurance. They had
started on their own, and 'grown'. What they found was that they had to
give up doing what they did best(their trades), and scratch for work instead
for the 3-8 employees, while their accountants told them they needed �100 per
hour just to stand still. As soon as their employees got any good, they
left & started in competition, or crashed their cars, or got a
girlfriend and didn't want to work, or sued them etc. etc.
I'm going a different way about this. I have established contact with a
contact of some 20 years ago, and will get some backing for this. The
bankruptcy courts of this country are littered with better ideas than
this one which went to the wall. There's funny stories here, believe me.
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With best Regards,
Declan Moriarty.
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