White Rhino Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Last year was one of our best years yet incoming wise.. margins were WAY down. This year, I'm bidding on stuff just to keep the guys employed at sometimes little to NO profit. Business is out there for what we do, but what is WEIRD is everybody is driving the bottom dollar to 0. I used to say were in a race to zero (0 profit) well were there....... manufactures need to lower there prices, there profits haven't dropped enough yet I guess. Its a sustaining race now, if you can sustain this, then in my mind you will start to make it again... Just if you can find enough to sustain these trying times..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Last year was one of our best years yet incoming wise.. margins were WAY down. This year, I'm bidding on stuff just to keep the guys employed at sometimes little to NO profit. Business is out there for what we do, but what is WEIRD is everybody is driving the bottom dollar to 0. I used to say were in a race to zero (0 profit) well were there....... manufactures need to lower there prices, there profits haven't dropped enough yet I guess. Its a sustaining race now, if you can sustain this, then in my mind you will start to make it again... Just if you can find enough to sustain these trying times..... I have always believed that if your business can survive these times, you wil be sitting in a great position when everything comes back around that those who survived will be standing on top. I learned a lot of hard lessons during these trying times. I hope to use what I have learned some day soon. Till then I just hope that I can work as much as I can. Edited March 30, 2010 by TRP Duner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Not a problem for me. It's business as usual. Even got a raise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We are still doing good here! Pics are still being sold like crazy. And now he is even expanding out into the wild world of television. Look for Pete's upcoming new TV show.. <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGP Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The buying and selling of bank REPOS is good right now. It sucks for the people that got carried away in the good times. Now that the tuff times are here, their toys are going bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We are still doing good here! Pics are still being sold like crazy. And now he is even expanding out into the wild world of television. Look for Pete's upcoming new TV show.. <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> WOW, that video was awesome! Please let us know when the tv show airs, so we can all tune in. As for business, well...No busyness here. We have 5 trucks, 21 trailers ranging from end dumps to tankers to lowbeds to box vans, a bobcat, and two front end loaders; and we have about 6 hrs. of work a day to share between them all. We've had to lay off drivers, and are down to 3 employees, counting myself. My company has been the victim of numerous bankruptcies on the part of multiple debtors. On a happier note, I've completed payment #4 of 48 on the funco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltr450rider Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I moved to Santa Barbara area last november for what I thought was going to be a crane operating job. Instead I was trying my hardest to learn how to weld and doing an OK job at it, showed up everyday to work, never left early, even stayed late to practice my welding. Never once operated the crane. I was laid off in March. Luckily I had picked up a 2nd job at a local bike shop (had 5 years experience) and business has really picked up, made two $1200 sales the past 2 days plus lots of repairs. I'm very happy the owner gave me a chance and picked me up full time and hopefully a small raise to make my rent. Looks like I will be able to keep living in this beautiful area. It's been 75, sunny, clear and I can hear the waves crashing from my apartment. I cant leave now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I guess I am in a Made in the USA only business. ( Aerospace ) Until it is subcontracted out of the country I have a pretty stable Business. ( www.skymfg.net) My company produces Bolts for the Military and Commercial Airplanes. We had our best year in 2009 and we forecast a 20% increase for 2010. Business has been increasing the last three months and we have actually hired 6 new employees to make it a total of 65. I feel myself and family are very lucky and I feel blessed with the good in this period when many people are hurting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADYFZ Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well I work for Playboy Entertainment and the business has been steady but slow at times. I work in the leagal department so there is always something going on that needs to be cleared. We signed a new contract with a cable company so the work has been busy since they want all are old titles. I am waiting for news on a raise this year so we will see what happens with that, i could sure use it. hopefully people dont get tired of Porn anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The hot rod fabrication business is good for me. I thought it would slow way down. Instead, it seems people are becoming more knowlegable consumers and seeking out better work for their dollar. In the shop.....ive got 1934 ford dual quad 409 th350 swap 67 mustang vert new 347 ss silverado 402 ls 2000 ss camaro for a cage in the wings....(waiting list) 2007 ctsv turbo build factory five 33 entire car build 383 for a camaro t56 swap a possible 66 elcamino lsx build etc etc I hope for the slow times, cause were manufacturing thing like motor mounts, strut tower braces, lca's, exhuast for 2010 camaros and other stuff that we need to keep on the shelf now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycoguy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've worked at a well established refinery for a little over a year now. 12 hours a day is my normal shift, and i've worked up to a 21 hour shift. We have tons of projects going on and are expanding the refinery like crazy. We also just got a few more new contracts to add to our normal workings. Gonna be a busy busy summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbonesMalones Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) They say many millionaires are born during recessions, you have to find new ways to create opportunites for yourself, and if you own a business increase your marketing budget. Edited April 4, 2010 by TbonesMalones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgeloco Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 we are getting a bit busier but i haven't hire any one jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlockTank Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 If my business goes under, you're all in for a world of hurt. I work for the gubment, Dept. of the Air Force, and my job hasn't changed a bit in the past 7 years. We're still hard and heavy gettin it. All the OT I want. It's good to earn the gubment cheese, and I'm VERY thankful too. I'm also retired USAF!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We are still doing good here! Pics are still being sold like crazy. And now he is even expanding out into the wild world of television. Look for Pete's upcoming new TV show.. <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-V1gKWvOU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> Wow! so, the reality show is becoming a reality! What channel is it going to be on? I had to laugh at Pete swearing! I'm sure there will be a lot of beeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Wow! so, the reality show is becoming a reality! What channel is it going to be on? I had to laugh at Pete swearing! I'm sure there will be a lot of beeps! I don't have all the info on it yet.. but I will let you know as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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