Do Your Core Values Align With the Way you Shop For Vendors?

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Posted on April 1, 2013 at 12:50 pm Email Print Comment I am guessing that most of you would not know the complete answer because you don't know what you don't know.



I got to thinking this weekend after a young consumer came to Flam's to ask what kind of lock he needed He brought in pictures, took 40 minutes of our time and then pulled out a copy of an internet price and asked if we would sell it for the same.



This happens more and more and will eventually drive us out of business, leaving him with no professional's mind to pick and higher internet prices.



So here are some questions, some related to the above, some not:



1. When you say you appreciate small business do you mean it? Are you willing to pay a bit more to keep us around?



2, Most people say they believe in a 'living wage' but would you choose a locksmith who illegally classifies employees as independent contractors so they don't have to pay social security or workers comp? It also means they can quote cheaper prices. The majority of locksmiths do this. Would it matter to you and would you take the time to find out?



3. Most people want products 'made in America' and resent manufacturers sending job overseas. However, all the locks we sell that are made in America cost more and all to many do not want to pay the higher price. Would you? By the way, most products sold at big box stores are from overseas. Do you care?



Just some stuff to chew on, see if you walk the talk and live your values in the market place.



Yours in Security,



Vikki Flam