Stalled

The past couple of days have been slow. When I first got down here, we were getting orders, and shipping something everyday. Now, it's hit a wall. We're waiting on some parts for a machine, and we've got more hardware ordered. Sure, that slows you down, but you need orders to actually have it affect you. And that's something that hasn't been happening.

In some ways, it's nice. My back was getting very upset about hunching over a grinder and buffing wheel all day. It's grateful for the break, as are my legs, today. But in most ways, this is not good.

Not currently selling anything obviously hurts our chances of selling the business. With a broker that is pretty much worthless (I'd write about that, but I don't want to endanger anything), we REALLY need to show what this shop can do. Unfortunately, the business was closed for quite awhile after my uncle's death, and some steady customers have gone elsewhere. We've got to fix that, and soon...

On a personal level, this ain't good at all. I've run very low on funds, and, while we're this slow, my aunt can't afford to pay me more than room and board. That would be fine if I didn't have rent to pay back home. Yes, I do have a stash, but I'm trying not to touch that unless I absolutely have no other options. Hopefully, that won't have to happen.

We are getting items up for auction on e-bay, and the website has been reopened. We're working on an e-mail to all past customers, letting them know that we are rolling again... the business is in gear.

Now, if we can just keep the clutch from slipping.

Posted by That 1 Guy at August 3, 2006 03:23 PM | TrackBack