Terry Miller
New member
The price of gas is going up. Airfare included. Of course you know this. You are a smart business person. Now the answer is are you smart enough to continue to grow your business? It would be easy to say, it cost too much, I will not attend the next RT. The money could be used in buying chems or a new machine? Good choice? Probably if you need the equipment and that is all you budget for the year. Chances are you won't grow as much though. We found after our first 3 years in business that we need to educate ourselves. Network, train, attend as many meetings and seminairs as possible. We still do it 8 years later. The value of learning from others is worth more than any piece of equipment we could ever purchase. The networking and knowing who our friends are around the country will grow your business faster then anything you could buy. Right now, we are attending three PWing RT, one PDCA networking weekend, many local gatherings with our chamber and PDCA functions. All cost money. All require our time and effort to just be there. I guarantee we will grow from the knowledge we gain. Our business will do better in time to come do to sharing ideas and learning from others. We in return will share our ideas and help others grow as possible. If possible, attend at least one RT or do as much networking as you are able to afford. You will grow your business and return your investment time and time again. Just my 2 cents. Thank You.