Saturday, October 22, 2011

Needing Advice

"A" at the shop has accepted clothing from a new "seamstress."  She's awful.  I'm a self-taught seamstress and don't know the fine points of alteration but I'm a far cry better than the other one.  I'm really not jealous, I don't think, but I do want to tell A that she is greatly lowering her standards by having that stuff in the shop.  A seems oblivious to that fact that the other girl is so bad.  She says the girl is really nice, sweet, etc. and that she is thinking about possibly sharing the expenditures of the shop and relocating.  Maybe that's why she's accepting her clothes--probably.  She won't get customers, at least not the ones she's had before if that poor a quality of clothing is there.  Should I tell A what I think?  Should I just leave it alone because she will probably have to close soon anyway?  Should I stay with her and be associated with extra poor quality?  Should I just wait it out?  What do you think, T?--Hope you are much better today, T.
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  1. TommyOctober 24, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I vote for honesty, but this will be a tough one to pull off. "A" will probably think you are just jealous, so you will have to show her in a positive, detailed manner just why the quality is below her standards and what the implications could be. You want to come across as sincerely concerned about her business and not as being bothered by another competitor. Your key message should be the potential damage to her business. If this does not concern her, then you have done what you can, let the matter go and hold your head high because you have done the right thing.

    I am always amazed at the number of people who have small businesses and don't really know how to run a business profitably or how to grow a business. This is why banks require a detailed business plan before they will lend money for a start-up. Wishful thinking and good intentions aren't enough.

    I am also continually amazed at the number of people who do NOT recognize quality. She may not be able to see the difference. You will have to show her.

    Doctor said today I should expect 4-6 weeks of being weak and tired. Hooray! We will get through this OK. Hopefully I will only have to inject myself a few more times before the coumadin takes over. That is an odd feeling, poking a needle into yourself...

    I appreciate that you value my opinion! Healing bread is still working.

    Thanks!!
    Tommy

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  2. Sally L. SmithOctober 26, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Thanks, Tommy. I appreciate your ideas. Confrontation is soon.
    Hope your pincushion days work and you won't have to make a habit of this. Are you feeling any better at all?

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  3. TommyOctober 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Sally:
    Yes, feeling some better, but still weak and listless. Have a blood test tomorrow which will tell whether I have to continue the injections for a while longer. Probably as I heal I will get more bored and antsy, right now I am about as lazy as I have ever been.

    I hope your confrontation goes well for you. You are a really fine person and I appreciate you very much. Let's hope A feels the same way!

    Thanks,
    Tommy

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