Sandwich Shop and a Aquaponic Farm

Smokehouse Sandwich Co.

I started this project about six months ago when I was approached by a good friend to help him with ideas for a formation of the franchise business. Knowing that this was going to be a project that would require many hours of research, I got my graduate students involved. Using the information presented in this project would be an invaluable experience for the students to learn.  So, with permission from the sole business proprietor at that time I created two separate case studies on the existing business. I had my graduate students conduct two feasibility studies of the existing operations of the proposed business. One team of students will study the sandwich shop business and the other team on the operations of the aquaponic farming.

Smokehouse Sandwich Co.

Both the research team and I visited the operations and the place of business a couple of times to collect the appropriate data. Back in class, we discussed about both the businesses. We even invited the friend and the business proprietor to our final presentation where we presented the results and conclusion of our studies. The rest would be up to my friend to decide if it is a feasible business to venture.

Exploring the business of Vending Machines

It started with a visit to the Vancouver Convention Exhibits at Canada Place. I went there with a few friends just to explore business opportunities. Not really with an intention to venture into any business in particular but definitely with an open mind. Of all the exhibits, my curiosity was caught by the vending machine exhibitor. So, I stopped and ask some questions.

Instead of providing me with the answers, I was invited to a business talk happening a few days later at a different location. I know and understand the marketing tactics these people were using. In fact, I teach this in my marketing course. So, I decided to round up some of my buddies and attend the talk. Lets hear them out and experience marketing at work.

After the presentation, we were furnished with some details and data which we could get started with more in-depth research. I concentrated on the financial research and tabulation of forecast proforma budget while someone else does the market research. After getting the tabulated results, we got together again to discuss our next step and share our personal requirements to start this venture.

We met with the vending machine operators several more times but they were unable to satisfy our requirements. In the end, we decided to let it go and did not pursue any further. But we all learned from this exercise and most importantly new respect for each other as friends and business entrepreneurs.

Trade The Forex Market

I took a small group of students and taught them the basics of the forex market. These students have made personal request to learn forex trading since the beginning of the year and I have been looking for an appropriate time to do so.

Finally, after the final exams in April, we got together and spend four hours in a workshop. It was not really a difficult task for me as I have been actively trading the forex market and was definitely familiar with the technical and fundamental principles of forex trading. In fact that was all I taught them.

I was more concern with the risks or trading the money market. I made it clear to them from the very beginning that there are risks involved in trading currency and they should not indulge in any form of money, currency or stock trading while furthering their studies. Their focus and priority must be on completing their studies.

Global Financial Crisis

Are you really feeling the impact of the global financial crisis?

Like the saying goes, "in every disaster there is an opportunity." So the disaster is here where is the opportunity. Even in the stock market, everyday there are stocks that goes up and there are those that goes down.

Wouldn't it be nice if you can that advantage of the situation in any circumstances? Fool proof to benefit which ever way the market goes. Have you heard of the instrument call derivatives that is often called options?

I do want to draw you attention to this site that show you how simple to learn to that advantage of the stock market.

Albert Seah with IMC Mentor2

with Chuck Anderson, an IMC mentor with the 5 day Internet Intensive Clinic

Albert Seah with IMC Mentor

with David Gordon-Smith in Singapore for the 5 day intensive Clinic

5 day Intensive Internet Clinic Asia

This is my 2nd opportunity to attend the same program for the second time this year. Attended it in February and now in December. This is the best internet marketing program ever created for the internet marketing enthusiast.

This time round, it is held in Singapore and I will be promoting this event for it to be a feature in our 2009 calender.