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Economics made easy: How to stay in business and not have a cow doing it!!
RULE #1: you can not spend yourself out of debt!
RULE #2: see rule #1
For the past year we have all been dealing with a very poor economy. When I closed the books for the year I congratulated myself on actually having a net profit a small one but that is better than none at all.
My Groomers and Vets all tell me that business is slow. Lets face it, the family pet is not being groomed as often nor are they being taken to the Vet as often. This is trickle down economics done in a negative manner. If the money is not at the top then it does not trickle down. As a result we have to find ways to economize and stay in business.
Instead of doing newspaper ads or mailers try doing these things. For example, a bill board out in front of your business. A great many Vets in my area do this plugging their Services and specials. Groomers should take note and run weekly specials either using the bill board approach or putting signs in the shop windows. And be sure to have sales to draw the clients in. Remember a smaller profit is better than no profit at all!!
If you are using online computer services, review your client lists for Email addresses and then send them specials via emails. I must have 10 companies every day contacting me in that manner. All it takes very little time and no out of pocket money.
In fact, Tarabar is going to use the Email direct advertising approach this year. We will have weekly/monthly specials that will save you money on our products and services along with our quarterly newsletters. If you would like to receive these Emails please contact us at tarabar@aol.com and we will be glad to add you to our list.
I am sure that you can come up with more ideas on your own when you put your mind to it. Pass them on to us and we will include them in our newsletters and give YOU the credit for the idea.
CLIPPER CARE
It is that time of the year where we start getting clippers in for tune ups before the Spring grooming starts up. So, once again, a few words of caution concerning blade cooling/lubing sprays. Please go lightly with them. Far too often I see clippers that have the blade hinge and the blade drive bogged down with hair clippings due to overuse of the spray. Quite often the first thing I do when servicing a clipper is to remove the blade hinge and clean it thoroughly. On an Oster or similar clipper this hair build up will slow down the blade lever and the blade will not cut correctly. On an Andis clipper the overuse of cooling/lubing spray can result in blown switches and more expensively blown armatures when the oil gets past the blade drive seals and works its way inside to the armature shorting it out. The armature is the most expensive thing that we replace on clippers.
While we are discussing this area please take a minute to use a tooth brush to clean out all the clippings around the hinge and blade drive. This will save the motor a lot of strain causing less wear and tear. Clean the blades as well and keep them in a blade box until the next days grooming.
The most common parts replaced when servicing clippers will be the link, lever, brushes, switches and hinges. Oster type clippers will almost always need a link, lever and brushes. With Andis it will be blade drives, hinges and occasionally the cord. Rarely will we have to replace the brushes in an Andis.
The moral of this story? Take care of your clipper and it will take care of you.
DID YOU KNOW??
· That we sharpen knives pocket, hunting, kitchen just about any kind of knife you can think of? Our charge for this service is $3.00 regardless of the size of the knife.
· That we carry and sell most parts for Oster and Andis clippers? So if you want to change your own brushes or whatever we will sell you the part. Just call Marti , tell her what you want and we can get back to you quickly with the price.
· That we sharpen household and sewing shears for the same price as grooming shears $6.00?
· That we sharpen Vets bandage shears for the same price $6.00?
· That you can go to tarabar.com and find out what we sell and what services we provide as well as our SPECIALS and our CLOSEOUT items? And you can find our latest newsletter posted there as well.
· \That this is our 26th year in the sharpening and grooming tool business?
· That Ralph started showing dogs in 1961 and is still involved in the sport?
· That we provide free pickup and delivery for the Ball Ground, Canton, and Jasper-GA area Groomers and Veterinarians? Just call us and we will be there.
· That Ralph is deaf but can talk on the phone thanks to a cochlear implant and a CapTel phone? Just call Marti if you want to talk to him an he will call you right back. It takes a little longer on CapTel because he has to read what you are saying but it works GREAT for him.
· That Tarabar pays the return freight on all orders of 10 or more blades, scissors or the combination of the two? Throw in a clipper for repair and we will pay the return freight on it as long as it is with the 10 items. In fact, we will count the clipper as the tenth item if you only have 9 blades, scissors or the combination of the two. · That we offer monthly specials that will save you money on merchandise or Sharpening? Check tarabar.com to see these specials or call us toll free at 800/638-9782.
· And finally that without laughter there is no life? So please Laugh often.
SHARPENING AND REPAIRS PRICE LIST FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY IN CANTON, JASPER, AND BALL GROUND GA AREA Rate Sheet Regular Beveled Shears $6.00
Convex and Semi Convex (Japanese style) hollow ground shears $14.00
Shears tune up includes ride polishing, washer, bearings, bumper replacement $3.50 in addition to regular sharpening fee.
Clipper blades $5.00. Ceramic blade sharpening $5.00 if ceramic cutter blade not worn out. $12.50 if replacement and sharpening required.
We do not sharpen blades at shows but act as a pick up station for blades and repairs and do at the shop as soon as we return.
Clipper repair *, $15.00 plus parts. Dryer repair *, $29.95 plus parts. We repair Andis, Oster, Wahl, and Laube clippers along with Metro, Double K, Oster, and certain other dryers.
* ALL LARGE ANIMAL CLIPPERS AND ALL DRYER REPAIR WORK IS NOW BEING OUTSOURCED TO A local authorized factory service center. WE WILL NO LONGER BE DOING THIS WORK OURSELVES. SHIPPING RATES for SCISSOR SHARPENING/CLIPPER BLADE SHARPENING & REPAIRS:
Blades &/or Shears 1-2 units $3.00 Blades &/or Shears 3-9 units $4.86 thru $6.38(depends on your location) Blades &/or Shears 10 or more units SHIPPING IS FREE!! Clipper/Dryer repair: actual UPS charges apply
******Shipping Notice******
Due to problems that we have been having recently with the postal service concerning theft of items left on premises, effective immediately we will be adding a $1.95 fee to all invoices for mandatory signature confirmation on all items. If however you send in 10 items or more your order will still qualify for our free freight special. This fee is our way to try and ensure that our customers have no further problems with loss of items due to them being left. A unit is a single Blade or Shear. Payment should accompany all sharpening orders. On repair orders we will contact you for payment method when job is completed. We offer you 24 years sharpening experience. Ralph Barger does all sharpening and all work is tested prior to return. OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED!
We are distributors for: Kenchii Cutting Edge Shears Showgear Shears Andis Clippers & Blades MetroVac Dryers Millers Forge Grooming Tools
If we dont have what you want we will try to find it for you or tell you where you can get it. You can call us or fax us for wholesale price list or you can check it out at tarabar.com Remember, we are here to help you, our client
PRODUCTS: We sell fine shears exclusively by Kenchii Cutting Edge Shears, Show Gear Shears, as well as Andis clippers, Andis clipper blades, groomers tools such as slickers and brushes, stripping knives, nail clippers and grinders, tack boxes, and the Metro dryer line. A price list will be provided upon request or you can order from our website online store at tarabar.com.
WE GUARANTEE OUR SERVICES AND OUR PRODUCTS. IF WE SHARPENED IT, REPAIRED IT , OR SOLD IT WE GUARANTEE IT!!!!!
2010 Show Schedule
Cherokee Rose Cluster Atlanta, GA February 047, 2010 (Full Booth)
Cherokee Rose Cluster Atlanta, GA August 27-29, 2010 (Full Booth)
At all the cluster shows we will be sharpening shears, convex and bevel, and will have the full Tarabar booth with us. We will have shears, dryers, clippers, and blades for sale. We will be accepting clipper blade sharpening and clipper and dryer repairs for mail back service. Mail back items are done the week following the show.
Ralph will not be assisting at the Kenchii Booth during the Pet Fair that will be held on March 4th thru the 7th, 2010 this year. However, please make sure you drop by regardless and see what Sammy, Karen and Brittney are up to because they will have some great deals on their Kenchii Shears.
Our office hours:
Mon Friday: 8:00 am thru 4:00 PM except when we are gone to a show (please see our show schedule)
Marti is in the office to answer the phone from 8:30 until 2:00 Monday thru Thursday -- the phone will then be forwarded so you should be able to reach her during normal business hours on those days. On Fridays and after normal business hours during the week please leave a message and we will return your call by the next business day. All calls that come in over the weekend will be answered the next business day. Thank you.
Our business number is 770/737-3041. Any messages left on the answering machine will be answered ASAP during normal business hours. Please note that you may also contact us by email at tarabar@aol.com. This is the best way to contact us if you need to speak directly to Ralph. You can also reach Ralph via text messaging at 770/294-1042. Thank you so much for your business.
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