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    How to keep business alive in this recession

    I am at my wits end!! Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to remain calm in this crazy recession we going through? My business has gone quiet, the phones are not ringing and I am doing all I can via internet and social media to keep the business alive.

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    My business is also currently quite.

    What products do you offer?

    I am launching a new PV Solar Geyser, using PV as the source of energy.
    We have two test sites, one with 3 of 300W PV Panels, and one site with 5 of 260W PV panels.
    The site with teh 5 PV panels, By 12H00 the geyser is already at 65 Degrees in summer and around 13H30 in winter at the same temperature.
    The thermostat then switches the element off, as opposed to the their direct water heaters which either continue heating the water up, until the sun drops off, or in some instances, the hot water is rejected, and cold water fed in to control the temperature at your cost.

    Pop into www.usedasun.com or www.microsolve.co.za for other solar products.

    I am busy with Lithium battery's, which are reasonably priced for solar driven security lights. Great for use on plots or farms, where mains/cable digging is not an option
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    I see at least your business is in the right field. We supply and install underfloor heating which is electrical and dependant on Eskom. I like your website. Have a look at mine,
    https://www.underfloorheating.joburg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heating View Post
    I see at least your business is in the right field. We supply and install underfloor heating which is electrical and dependant on Eskom. I like your website. Have a look at mine,
    https://www.underfloorheating.joburg
    Nice.
    The same controller could be used for underfloor heating.
    The advantage here is that the heat would be retained in the cement, and the mains would then be just to maintain a certain level if required.
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    Yes, I see so. We however recommend the programmable thermostats to conserve energy consumption.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heating View Post
    I see at least your business is in the right field. We supply and install underfloor heating which is electrical and dependant on Eskom. I like your website. Have a look at mine,
    https://www.underfloorheating.joburg
    Curious, do you see "Seasons" in your business like are people more likely to buy during winter or summer or is it evenly split?
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    Strangely enough, our busiest time would be around this time till year end. People want to finish their homes before Christmas and most people also get their bonuses from now. But now, that's not happening. This economy is messed up with the way this country is being managed. And people don't have money like they used to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heating View Post
    Strangely enough, our busiest time would be around this time till year end. People want to finish their homes before Christmas and most people also get their bonuses from now. But now, that's not happening. This economy is messed up with the way this country is being managed. And people don't have money like they used to.
    Do what people complain about all the time...crime for example...people are scared so they use up all their resources to protect their families...get in on the action while its still hot...anything to do with security is good business...for example every man and his dog are installing cctv kits...you can buy them cheap cheap cheap and do hit and run projects to make a few bob to keep you going while you find another source of income...just dont get caught up in the "system" overdrafts and credit card debt...we all make this mistake and when times are tough the system has no pity for you and your problems they just want their money to fuel the system...so many companies get caught up in it which results in the 95 % fail rate of business in SA...its not recess that kills business...its the debt to the system that kills a business.

    The fact that cctv cameras cant identify most criminals is not import...it makes people feel a sense of security...at least they get to watch the movie afterwards....take their money while they still think its a solution to preventing crime.

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    Sorry to hear your business isn't going well Heating. How long have you been in business and what exactly does your business consist of? When did things start to go downhill? You mention 'the recession', is that the main thing you think has caused you problems?

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    ....I am busy with Lithium battery's, which are reasonably priced for solar driven security lights. Great for use on plots or farms, where mains/cable digging is not an option
    I remember from a couple of years ago you were manufacturing solar floodlights. I was interested to see how your products have evolved but I don't see them on your website.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyD View Post
    Sorry to hear your business isn't going well Heating. How long have you been in business and what exactly does your business consist of? When did things start to go downhill? You mention 'the recession', is that the main thing you think has caused you problems?

    I remember from a couple of years ago you were manufacturing solar floodlights. I was interested to see how your products have evolved but I don't see them on your website.
    Unfortunately the sales were not fantastic, and now have been reduced due to the cheap imports. Many of the low cost imported PSU's fail due to the manner in which they are designed.

    There is a new range of PSU devices which are reasonably priced that are able to do the job, and improve the power factor to over 0.97, however if you place the typical noise suppression capacitor that most electrical equipment require to pass the SANAS EMI test, then it drops the power factor to 0.92. For home use this is not an issue as far as SANAS is concerned, but for industry they specify a higher power factor. An interesting issue.
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