Hi Alison:
I ran for the U.S. Congressional seat in California's new 2nd district.
Came in 7 out of 12 with only a few months of trying and didn't spend any money
on ads.
In the process I've learned a lot of things.
One of those is that Capitalism is a failed economic system. It's described in a book "Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
published in 1776, the same year the U.S. signed the Declaration of Independence. The key idea is that if you're greedy
an "invisible hand" will benefit society.
For more see: http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html#Cap-OK
A much better economic idea is from John Nash, see:
http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html#ASvJN
I mention this because using profits as a measure of successful is a poor metric just as Gross Domestic Product is a
poor measure of a nation's well being because it's based on spending, not results.
Have Fun,
Brooke Clarke
http://www.PRC68.com
http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html
Alison Shields wrote:
Dear "Sundial Mailing List" Members,
It might be a very unusual question - but I would like opinions on who (or
what) the most 'successful' sundial business is, or has been, in the past.
The reason I ask, is that my son will be doing an 'A-level' school project
next term - and has chosen a subject of "what actually determines a really
successful business", which I understand could be interpreted in many ways
depending on the 'points of view' of the business itself or its customers.
For example - it could be based on the 'volume' of sales, monetary 'value'
of sales, whether they are international, the types of goods/services they
provide, level of repeat orders/referrals, plus many other things as well.
I fully appreciate that there are a lot of sundial businesses out there in
the world, and each one will operate in their own unique way (depending on
their choice of 'customer-base', materials used, target market, etc) - but
I would welcome any comments, on what exactly makes a successful business.
I set no 'criteria' on what makes a really successful business - but there
have obviously been previous (and current) businesses, such as "Pilkington
and Gibbs" or "David Harber Sundials". Apologies, if I cannot mention you
all - but it is partly the reason for asking your opinions on the subject,
because I want to get objective and 'un-biased' details from many sources.
With my thanks, in advance, for any/all comments received in reply to this
request - but there is no hurry, so take time to think, before responding.
Once I have a few 'nominations', then I will intend to contact the various
businesses directly - to gather some additional information, as necessary.
Obviously, if any business is no longer trading - then please give me your
reasons why, (because 'negative' information would still be valid for me).
Yours sincerely,
Alison Shields.
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