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Business and Technology
Buy or Build
by the Gozooko
Guys (Bryan and Karl)
So many people like to do things themselves, but sometimes it’s better to let the professionals do it. So when should you buy or build?
Here is when you might want to build it yourself:
- You are skilled at coding PHP and SQL.
- You are skilled at creating API’s(Application Interfaces).
- You are very familiar with business processes.
- You are an IT security expert.
- You have thousands of extra hours that you would like to use building a custom solution for yourself.
- You have time to support it when something malfunctions.
- You have lots of money to spend on hosting and hardware.
Or maybe you should buy an ecommerce solution:
- You don’t have the skills mentioned above.
- You don’t have thousands of hours to build it yourself.
- You need to get a site up and running quickly.
- You don’t have time to support it yourself.
- You want peace of mind that your site if up and running 24x7.
- You want to start a site for a low initial cost.
- You want rock solid IT security to avoid being hacked and having your customer’s data compromised.
- Oh, and you want to be up and selling as quickly as possible
At Gozooko we make your decision to buy or build very easy. We have world class data centers with world class security. With our Gozooko 1 solution you don’t have to worry about down time because it uses our geographically separated business continuity infrastructure ensuring your site is up and running, all day every day.
If you are coming to the International Lingerie Show (ILS) at the Rio in Las Vegas next week you can see our newest solution, Gozooko Complete, a completely loaded, ready to go, turnkey Adult Store that will have you selling right away. This solution will save time and money for anyone looking to open an adult store.
So if you are at the ILS next week and are interested in an ecommerce solution, stop by booth 300-301 and say “Hi” to the Gozooko Guys.
If you have any topics you would like to see addressed in this column,
or have any questions, please send us an email at GozookoGuys@gozooko.com
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CurveNY
Continued
Richard Ellis stands next to Sheila McMichael of KEIA -
Karen Ellis Intimate Apparel. info@keia.co.uk
The Affinitas Intimates Team: Shirley Romano, Gary
Gilbert, Terry Lynch and Marcia Shally.
sales@affinitasintimates.com
Len Greenbaum and Michelle Heiler hold a garment by
TC Fine Intimates. tc@cshape.com
The busy Hanky Panky booth.
customerservice@hankypanky.com
Danielle Dowrich stands with Martha McEvoy of April
Cornell for Martha M. martham1@maine.rr.com
Claudia Ochoa is showing a customer Clo. info@clostudio.com
Melissa Benson stands by her display of loungewear by
PJ Harlow. info@pjharlow.com
CurveNY
continued on page 4
Monahan Launches “Raveware”
Lingerie Line at ILS
Sean Monahan, formerly the National Sales Manager at Fantasy Lingerie has launched his own lingerie line entitled “Raveware” & will be previewing and booking styles at the upcoming Intl Lingerie Show in Las
Vegas, September 21 -23 at the Rio.
“Over the past 5 years at Fantasy, I had nearly all customers I spoke with always asking for newness” Sean commented. “There are some companies leading the way & offering their own unique approach, but there is a definite demand for more of them”. “What I intend to do with this line is strive to offer refreshingly different styles w/an edge (along with unique merchandising
options) that can assist retailers in separating themselves a bit from their
competition & ideally feed the demand their consumers have for new &
different looks”.
Sean mentions he will be showcasing a sampling of their 2010 Lingerie &
Hosiery Collection and offering customers some attractive show specials as well. Raveware will be located in booths 341 & 343.
For Appointments, more information, or to be put on “Raveware’s” mailing list for when the 2010 catalog is available, please call: (818) 721-0034 or email:
info@raveware.net
Silver Ox Files for Bankruptcy
Major Japanese underwear maker Silver Ox has filed for bankruptcy with debts
amounting to more than JPY5.7bn (US$62m).
The Osaka-based company, which filed for protection from creditors Tuesday, has
run a year of losses and decreasing sales.
Silver Ox logged a net loss of JPY300m for the year ended March 31, on sales of
JPY19.6bn.
Martini?
Father O'Brian, a young priest, was sent to a very small church in the
backwoods of Alaska. After a couple of years the Bishop decided to pay the priest a visit to see how he was doing.
Father O'Brian said "this is a very lonely job and I don't think that I could have made it this long without my Rosary and two martinis each day."
"What?!" Exclaimed the Bishop. "You've taken to drinking? What kind of example is that to set for the community? This doesn't reflect well on the church."
"But the loneliness, I just couldn't stand it. If it weren't for my Rosary and those two martinis a day, I would surely have gone insane."
The Bishop thought a moment, then said "I guess that is understandable considering..."
With that the priest said to the Bishop, "Would you like to have a martini with me?"
The Bishop said, "well, I really shouldn't but...Yes, that would be nice. I think I will, but just this once."
The priest turned around and hollered toward the kitchen, "Hey Rosary, would you fix us two martinis please?"
ASK Kevin
For all of your website questions...
Kevin and his wife have been retailing lingerie and adult products since 1988. They believe that a large portion of their business success came from the
addition of their websites to their retail store and that in today's fast paced
market, internet marketing goes hand in hand with any business.
Kevin's personal site design experiences include all levels of internet marketing and design including secure server ordering processes, merchant account integration, HTML editing, photo editing, graphic design and banner
advertisements. All of which are needed on a business style website.
Kevin also designs websites and consults clients who want to do more business online.
Kevin welcomes your questions and comments regarding website design, internet marketing, photo editing, domain registrations hosting and more. For serious website entrepreneurs, he recommends this course for complete Internet marketing training. Internet Marketing & Site Optimization Tips:
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You can ask Kevin your questions at
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The "Ask Kevin" Column is an opinion Column and may
not necessarily reflect the views of McPete Sez.
"Ask Andy"
Andy Weinstock has been in the fabric and textile business all his life, but professionally since 1969. 
"I love what I do, selling fabrics around the globe. I've met lots of interesting, creative, dynamic
folks; some have become dear friends. I love to help new businesses find the things they need to become successful. It works for everyone."
You can ask Andy questions about Fabrics at
Andy@mcpetesez.com
The "Ask Andy" Column is an opinion Column and may
not necessarily reflect the views of McPete Sez
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