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<blockquote data-quote="ThePope43" data-source="post: 1177379" data-attributes="member: 157189"><p>But for him he has (over a few lunches) talked to me about how he realizes that more and more traffic and business is coming through on his website(i saw this on your site...craigslist...ebay...etc) and I don't want him to fall behind the 8 ball with other companies around here who are actually a bit ahead of him, because we know them and I've seen a little bit on how they operate. He has what I guess I'd call "communication breakdowns" all the time because the secretary didn't do this, or this guy didn't update this order or he doesn't have this contact..</p><p></p><p></p><p>Also when you mentioned the microphone, it just dawned on me and i was curious if there was an intercom application for the mac...that would actually be very very convenient.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As for all of the major questions you all have asked, I will have to wait to get more information about those until Monday. He's flying down to texas for a meeting.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I know it's a whole different world than what all of us computer-oriented people are used to, but my dad is actually somewhat of a bigshot in terms of sales for farm equipment/lawn care. The trip to Texas is for a company named Cub Cadet that always consults with him on sales since he is one of their biggest salesman.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>He buys and sells as far as California/Texas/Washington and we're located in Ohio. He's at work roughly 90 hours a week and I see a lot of benefits with Mac and "keeping things in sync" for him so he can be away from work without truly being away from work...</p><p></p><p>Especially when he would like to be out in his truck more but he is always attatched to his desk for his computer, I could think of quite a few different scenarios in which certain things would be beneficial.</p><p></p><p>Hardware cost isn't going to be tough to convince at the moment because he's already looking into getting all new computers and he's been wanting to for about a year. Also I'm currently about to re-wire all of his networking with new cat-6 cable and install some AP's throughout his shop for better signal quality.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Please keep the comments coming because I really do appreciate the help, and I'd love to let you guys know how this breaks down as well as turns out!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Also i really wanted to point out, as far as a learning curve and his 5 employees(6 including him) needing "assistance"...</p><p></p><p></p><p>I start school in about 7 months, and I have 2 hernaited discs and 2 bulging discs in my back and im "out of order" for about 5 or 6 months according to the MRI, the doctor, and the physical therapist. Although I can still walk so clearly I could be down at my dad's business every day, all day making sure operations run smooth and do more of his tech-support for him rather than him paying about 100$ minimum every time they need help and someone from the computer company has to come over to fix it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Again, thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ThePope43, post: 1177379, member: 157189"] But for him he has (over a few lunches) talked to me about how he realizes that more and more traffic and business is coming through on his website(i saw this on your site...craigslist...ebay...etc) and I don't want him to fall behind the 8 ball with other companies around here who are actually a bit ahead of him, because we know them and I've seen a little bit on how they operate. He has what I guess I'd call "communication breakdowns" all the time because the secretary didn't do this, or this guy didn't update this order or he doesn't have this contact.. Also when you mentioned the microphone, it just dawned on me and i was curious if there was an intercom application for the mac...that would actually be very very convenient. As for all of the major questions you all have asked, I will have to wait to get more information about those until Monday. He's flying down to texas for a meeting. I know it's a whole different world than what all of us computer-oriented people are used to, but my dad is actually somewhat of a bigshot in terms of sales for farm equipment/lawn care. The trip to Texas is for a company named Cub Cadet that always consults with him on sales since he is one of their biggest salesman. He buys and sells as far as California/Texas/Washington and we're located in Ohio. He's at work roughly 90 hours a week and I see a lot of benefits with Mac and "keeping things in sync" for him so he can be away from work without truly being away from work... Especially when he would like to be out in his truck more but he is always attatched to his desk for his computer, I could think of quite a few different scenarios in which certain things would be beneficial. Hardware cost isn't going to be tough to convince at the moment because he's already looking into getting all new computers and he's been wanting to for about a year. Also I'm currently about to re-wire all of his networking with new cat-6 cable and install some AP's throughout his shop for better signal quality. Please keep the comments coming because I really do appreciate the help, and I'd love to let you guys know how this breaks down as well as turns out! Also i really wanted to point out, as far as a learning curve and his 5 employees(6 including him) needing "assistance"... I start school in about 7 months, and I have 2 hernaited discs and 2 bulging discs in my back and im "out of order" for about 5 or 6 months according to the MRI, the doctor, and the physical therapist. Although I can still walk so clearly I could be down at my dad's business every day, all day making sure operations run smooth and do more of his tech-support for him rather than him paying about 100$ minimum every time they need help and someone from the computer company has to come over to fix it. Again, thanks! [/QUOTE]
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