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By Bill Fleming
Want to Avoid Losing Your Shirt In The Concrete Products Business and Instead Make Millions?
Are you: Confused about all the equipment choices and dont know who to believe? Want to make sure youre spending your money on the right equipment for your business?
Hi, Im Bill Fleming and I hate seeing small and large concrete products producers taken advantage of by being sold machines that theyll outgrow in a few years or that provide capacity theyll never use. I dont want that to happen to you because with just a little expert advice I can show you the right equipment for your manufacturing operation. If you want to discover which concrete equipment is right for your business and be confident it will grow with you, then reading the following is a must! While, Im not going to give you a bunch of hogwash and say Im not biased, I dont exclusively represent one manufacturer. Instead I have connections with all the big name plant producers and can steer you to the one solution that truly meets your needs. Everyone has opinions, and if youre like most business owners youre looking for good advice on equipment selection and strategies thats where I can help you. Have you ever bought a house? When you work with a real estate broker, that person wants you to find the perfect home, one where youll be happy and can see your family grow.
I dont sell real estate, but I know more about the wide range of concrete machinery systems and equipment on the market today and can give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. This will enable you to choose the one youll be happy with which in turn will help your business grow! Isnt that what you really need? I can help you start or expand your business by lowering your risk and not allowing you to make the same mistakes I have seen all too many companies make in the past. Who is this guy Bill Fleming and why should you trust him? I am a third generation equipment builder and have seen thousands of concrete operations and can help get your operation up and running without spending a fortune or being frustrated and confused. I am glad to share a few of subjects that are vital to growth and expansion of your company. The 25 Tips on the following pages are just the tip of the iceberg in describing the events and work that need to be done in expanding your concrete business. I hope it gets you thinking of some of the keys questions you should be asking yourself. Do you want the least biased advice in the industry so you can avoid making mistakes and get it right? Pick up the phone and dial my direct number of 913-766-1025.
NOTICE The book is licensed to the individual reader only. Duplication or distribution via e-mail, floppy disk, network, printout or other means to a person other than the original purchaser is a violation of international copyright law. @ Copyright 2007, Bill Fleming, Global Machine Market. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by any means (including electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published by: Global Machine Market 6420 West 91st Terrace Overland Park KS, 66212 913-766-1025 billfleming@globalmachinemarket.com
Contents:
Tip 1 - Have a Solid well Researched Business Plan Tip 2 Study the Cost of Sales and Where your Sales will come from in the Future Tip 3 - Determine Costing of Concrete Products Tip 4 - Proper Financing to start the business Tip 5 - Research the Labor Market for Tax Credits Tip 6 - Experienced Labor to Operate Plant Tip 7 - Forecasting the Start up Timing of your Project Tip 8 - Over Spending on the Investment Tip 9 Raw Material Source Selection Tip 10 - Creating a Mix Design Tip 11 - Accurate Estimates for Forecast Demand Tip 12 - Balance Investment versus Sales Demand Tip 13 - Marketing Materials Investment Cost Tip 14 Finished Goods Inventory Space Tip 15 - Land Selection for Production Facility Tip 16 - Plan the Building for the Future Tip 17 - Commercial Zoning and Permitting Tip 18 - Dont get your Business Land Locked Tip 19 Correct Packaging of your Finished Goods Tip 20 - Research your Electrical Requirements Tip 21 - Manufacturing is a Capital Intensive Industry Tip 22 - Research your Vendors and Suppliers Tip 23 - Choosing the Manufacturing Equipment Tip 24 - Be Careful Listening to the Sales People Tip 25 - Research Used Equipment Carefully 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 19 20 20 21 22 23
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Tip 2 Study the Cost of Sales and Where your Sales will come from in the Future
Just imagine you have just completed your start up or expansion and then you ask your sales manager how are the sales coming along? He says we dont have any sales! Dont under estimate the cost of creating sales with marketing materials and dollar investment in people to get the sales coming into the business. Where is your market now? Where will it be when you are ready to start selling? And where will it be 5 years down the road? Build these factors into your business plan, be as honest with yourself as possible and anticipate the ups and downs. In areas where seasonal business is common, your plan is even more important to get right. It will provide you with realistic numbers, so you can make an informed decision.
Need help with determining your cost of sales or where your sales will come from? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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Check out various suppliers of sand, rock, cement, fly ash, color pigment and add mix chemicals (to enhance the performance of the concrete mix). Keep in mind all the related soft and hard costs that make up manufacturing, sales, shipping and servicing in your business. If you dont fully understand your actual cost, you could end up, as companies in the past, having a rude wake up call. Do you need help in determining costing or finding suitable suppliers? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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Want to learn how to properly forecast your start up timing? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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Want to learn how to balance investment versus sales demand? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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The customer needs to know what products and services your company can provide. Ten to fifteen year ago a typical concrete plant could invest in a facility and never have to think about providing marketing and advertising materials for their business. With increased competition in todays market those days no longer exist. Dont under estimate the importance of your allowable man power requirements involved in creating marketing materials. Want to learn how to develop the right marketing materials for your dollar? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
Do you require assistance with finding inventory space? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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Want assistance with researching the best land for your production facility? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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haul, your land allocation and building should be planned for expansion, particularly if you are producing a product line that is extensive and experiencing consistent growth. Always try to have an alternative plan so you can continue to grow your business without the costly mistake of a building thats too small. Buildings are available today with end walls that are easily collapsible and expandable. Often, during the designing stage of a facility, it is possible to incorporate options in batching and mixing. You can supply a phase two production line for the future, with little upfront cost in batching. In todays world, the majority of the equipment is installed for production inside a single building. With all the new types of value added products coming on board in the market today, the need for additional processing lines may be required for growth. Need advice on planning your building? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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county zoning approvals can take time. Try to get these issues completed well ahead of your construction dates and build these possible delays into your plan.
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The majority of concrete products are shipped by flat bed trucks in many different skid sizes. Also, there are several wrapping alternatives such as stretch or shrink wrapping, steel or plastic banding. Determining your ideal shipment package type and size is important because it is a major economic issue in your cost. Knowing the various sizes, shapes, weights and configurations of your packaged finished goods will allow you to create a standard. Once you have established a standard, your designs in palletizing automation become clearer to you and the equipment manufacturer. Your package design can be your companies best advertisement. Want to know how to create the best packaging? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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Want a well researched plan for capital requirements? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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to have a flexible machinery system but be careful not to over commit the number of product lines to manufacture in a single production facility. Want a well researched vendor list? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
Want assistance choosing the best manufacturing equipment? Contact Bill at 913-766-1025.
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