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Posted by Greg on June 12, 2003, at 20:01:07
If money was no object and you were going to start your own company, what would it be? The sky's the limit and be creative.
Could be interesting... :)
G
Posted by tina on June 12, 2003, at 21:37:13
In reply to If money was no object..., posted by Greg on June 12, 2003, at 20:01:07
That's one I couldn't answer. I don't have that kind of imagination.
Posted by Rach on June 13, 2003, at 2:48:47
In reply to Re: If money was no object..., posted by tina on June 12, 2003, at 21:37:13
I'd create a moulin rouge style nightclub. I mean from the building, to the paid male and female dancers with set choreography, levels upon levels of lush architecture, film screening rooms, art gallery, with a focus on up and coming talent rather than already established artists. Plus the most fabulous cocktails.
Posted by allisonm on June 13, 2003, at 8:20:45
In reply to If money was no object..., posted by Greg on June 12, 2003, at 20:01:07
That's a fun question, but I need to think some on it before answering.
In the meantime, I have a dumb question or two... if money were no object, why would I need to start a company? Is this something I need to make money with or can it be a moneypit?
Posted by allisonm on June 13, 2003, at 12:54:01
In reply to If money was no object..., posted by Greg on June 12, 2003, at 20:01:07
If money were no object, I would build a state-of-the-art glass greenhouse or two or three (hey, what's a few million?) waaaaaay out in the country on a huge piece of land with a nice house and maybe a horse or two. I would raise unusual perennial plants for wholesale.
That way, I could stay home, hang out in a warm and bright and green place (to combat the SAD in winter), grow stuff (I think I do better with plants than with people), on my own time and schedule... if money were no object...
and in the summer I could putter in my own expansive gardens without having to spend lots of money at some retail nursery.
Posted by shar on June 13, 2003, at 14:56:41
In reply to Re: If money was no object..., posted by allisonm on June 13, 2003, at 12:54:01
I would have a business in which several people and I would decide, each day, how to distribute vast sums of money to the needy. We would all be quite well off ourselves, and the benefits at my business would be the best that could be found; no need would go unmet, and if not covered by 'official' benefits would be covered by the company which would also have onsite daycare and a movie theatre (no hot dogs or nachos served), and an onsite gym, for those who are addicted to health.
There would be no tolerance for unethical behavior, or sniping, harassing (in any way) of coworkers, and no need to bring lunch, because there would be three lunch rooms: one for women, one for men, and one for everybody. Lunch would be free, as would breakfast.
As I entered the office everyday at 9:30 a.m. (the usual start time), I would be wearing flowing silk clothes in beautiful vibrant colors, as I exited the elevator to our floor, and entered the office, everybody would turn around and smile real big, and applaud lightly because they loved me so much and love their jobs so much.
I would then enter my corner office, and turn on my cappucino machine, and look over my messages for the day. The staff would enter for the morning meeting to update me and each other on what they had going. Ideas, suggestions
............wait, I have to go to my moms now, I'll finish this later. But, it sounds great doesn't it?
:))
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Greg on June 13, 2003, at 18:47:14
In reply to Re: If money was no object..., posted by shar on June 13, 2003, at 14:56:41
OK, I've discussed this one with Shar and I think it's really cool.
What two businesses are always busy? A pharmacy and a coffee house. So my idea is to combine a Pharmacy/Starbucks (still searching for the perfect name).
When you go to get a script filled, you generally have the usual 15-30 minute wait, sometimes longer. So you can leave and come back, which is a pain in the butt. Or you can wander the aisles, and if you’ve been to the place before, this is probably pretty boring. You can always just sit and wait, staring aimlessly. Hey, if you’re lucky, they might even have one of those free blood pressure testers. That’ll kill a minute.
Ah, but my pharmacy has a Starbucks! When you drop off your rx, you’re given a number. You can then go to the Starbucks, order a latte, mocha, a pastry, whatever suits you, and relax in one of our plush booths while waiting for your rx to be filled. There would be a daily paper at each booth, along with magazines. Or you could strike up conversations with other customers too! You would sit the little placard with your number on it on your table, and when your prescription was ready, it would be delivered to you.
I’m thinking that the shop could also have added to it, a section for things like aspirins, cough medicines, women’s needs, greeting cards, etc., etc. I also liked the idea of the possibility of a one-hour photo? The possibilities are endless.
But most importantly would be the personnel. Remembering that money is no object, I’d do an exhaustive search for every position. Customer service would have to be the number one priority. I’d want the best available Managers, Pharmacists, Techs, and Cashiers. And I would pay to get the best because my customers were worth it. When a customer came into my store, I’d want them to remember it as being a special experience, and they’d definitely want to come back again.
A boy’s gotta have his dreams, right?
Greg
Posted by shar on June 13, 2003, at 22:27:56
In reply to Re: If money was no object..., posted by Greg on June 13, 2003, at 18:47:14
Posted by tina on June 14, 2003, at 19:56:48
In reply to Re: If money was no object..., posted by Greg on June 13, 2003, at 18:47:14
an idea:
How about "Fill 'er up" or "perkscriptions"
or maybe "Drips and Drugs" or "Stimulus" cuz coffee and adderall can be dispensed together
hehehehehe
Posted by Greg on June 15, 2003, at 21:16:22
In reply to Re: If money was no object... Name of store, posted by tina on June 14, 2003, at 19:56:48
> an idea:
>
> How about "Fill 'er up" or "perkscriptions"
> or maybe "Drips and Drugs" or "Stimulus" cuz coffee and adderall can be dispensed together
> heheheheheOoooooohhh, I like them all. "Perkscriptions" is definitely cute, and I really like "Drips and Drugs" or possibly "Mochas and Meds"? "Stimulus" has a 21st century feel to it. Now if I could just find someone to fund this pipe dream.... :)
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