Just opened my March issue to the Backroom Makeover-- On the 1st page of the article,Page 16, they prominantly list , what can only be considered as THE overall tone of how this contest is to be judged. This just left me with the impression that they did not think very long/hard about what they were doing......
#1 "A SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATION ALREADY IN PLACE. If your business isn't stab;e or profitable already, it's doubtful that a change in the backroom only will have the kind of positive impact we hope to have with the contest."
#2 "A DYNAMIC FRONT ROOM. Again, if your front room is a mess-poor sales counter, unorganized moulding samples, threadbare carpeting-a change in the backroom won't matter."
#3 "A SPACE THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM A MAKEOVER. If your backroom is too small or awkwardly laid out, we might not be able to come up with a workable design."
Is it just ME, which it very well could be(so feel free to tell me to take the proverbial short walk...), or do I detect the faintest flavor of "if you already don't need it, you won't get it" ??? Check out those three prominant points and see what you think. I may well be overly sensitive, but I resent the *%^$#%%^$ out of the effete attitude being presented!!!
TO WIT...#1=if your biz is newish it may well not yet be "stable " nor "profitable"--wouldn't you think a newer biz needs this service even more than an older one(who has had the time & experience to put their stuff in a more useful setup)? #2=This is a BACK room redesign, they are advertising, not a FRONT room redesign. Why shoul my front have to pass this test when dealing with a backroom contest? #3=it's sorry I am that some businesses don't have 2 acre workrooms, or that some have those annoying support pillars,etc. right where they need to design in the coffee bar and lounge area, but that's life. As I read it, you cross any of their boundries(as they determine from the info you need to furnish), you are out of their running. I'm also somewhat mystified as to aht my 2004 revenue or number of employees, or sq footage has to do with the winning of a workplace redesign(see the entry form).
I thought this was a really good idea BEFORE I actually read the article! It would be a fairly safe bet that EVERY shop in the world could make use of "expert" design advice. Anyone out there think I'm all wet and should go back to bed and get up on the other side? I'm sorry but I simply CAN'T measure up to their lofty biz standards, so I won't enter & win (because my backroom is just SHOUTING for some TLC!).
The whole thing just rubs me the wrong way! Am I all wet on this??(certainly wouldn't be the 1st time!) Would like to hear from a jury of my peers. Thanks for the oportuntiy to blow a little steam. Bill Ward
#1 "A SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATION ALREADY IN PLACE. If your business isn't stab;e or profitable already, it's doubtful that a change in the backroom only will have the kind of positive impact we hope to have with the contest."
#2 "A DYNAMIC FRONT ROOM. Again, if your front room is a mess-poor sales counter, unorganized moulding samples, threadbare carpeting-a change in the backroom won't matter."
#3 "A SPACE THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM A MAKEOVER. If your backroom is too small or awkwardly laid out, we might not be able to come up with a workable design."
Is it just ME, which it very well could be(so feel free to tell me to take the proverbial short walk...), or do I detect the faintest flavor of "if you already don't need it, you won't get it" ??? Check out those three prominant points and see what you think. I may well be overly sensitive, but I resent the *%^$#%%^$ out of the effete attitude being presented!!!
TO WIT...#1=if your biz is newish it may well not yet be "stable " nor "profitable"--wouldn't you think a newer biz needs this service even more than an older one(who has had the time & experience to put their stuff in a more useful setup)? #2=This is a BACK room redesign, they are advertising, not a FRONT room redesign. Why shoul my front have to pass this test when dealing with a backroom contest? #3=it's sorry I am that some businesses don't have 2 acre workrooms, or that some have those annoying support pillars,etc. right where they need to design in the coffee bar and lounge area, but that's life. As I read it, you cross any of their boundries(as they determine from the info you need to furnish), you are out of their running. I'm also somewhat mystified as to aht my 2004 revenue or number of employees, or sq footage has to do with the winning of a workplace redesign(see the entry form).
I thought this was a really good idea BEFORE I actually read the article! It would be a fairly safe bet that EVERY shop in the world could make use of "expert" design advice. Anyone out there think I'm all wet and should go back to bed and get up on the other side? I'm sorry but I simply CAN'T measure up to their lofty biz standards, so I won't enter & win (because my backroom is just SHOUTING for some TLC!).
The whole thing just rubs me the wrong way! Am I all wet on this??(certainly wouldn't be the 1st time!) Would like to hear from a jury of my peers. Thanks for the oportuntiy to blow a little steam. Bill Ward