Omrinet doesn’t limit itself to one particular specialty. We are somewhat of an Imagineer for hire. If you need a problem solved, we will find a solution. In this case it was a group of assisted living facilities needing outdoor signage. The problem was the high cost of long lasting, permanent signage made from large slabs of rock. Our solution was foam. We used a 3 lb styrofoam block, actually several, and sculpted the sign as necessary using various tools. Once we had it looking like a rock we coated it in a special rubberized coating that could easily withstand everything Arkansas weather may throw at it including hail, snow, ice, intense weeks of heat above 100 degrees, etc. We then painted it with high quality Sherwin Williams coatings that can equally withstand the elements. We then slide it into its new home, which was a pre-made slot made from manufactured stone. As you can see from the photo, this 16’x8’ sign looks great, can be seen easily from the road, and adds a very classy sign piece to an already classy facility. Our next sign project is already underway and will be made completely of foam rather than a foam slab held by other material. This will further reduce the cost and time to construct such a sign. These signs can literally be manufactured and installed in as little as two weeks. If you would like more information on our signage or would like a bid for your outdoor sign project please contact us. We also create foam elements of all varieties for interior purposed as well, including stage props and theme elements for projects such as nurseries, day cares, and churches.

Tags: signs, foam, small business, outdoor

The above image does not a statement that Omrinet condones, nor does it necessarily believe all those statements are true. There is, on the other hand, truth in each statement. So often I deal with customers who ask me "I want to start doing…" and fill in the blank with several different things, such as live streaming, multi-track recording and editing, using an iPad in business, etc. Since this is the profession I have chosen, it is my job to say, "No problem, just…", and then lay out the basics for how the need to go about it and the various options. Then comes the big question: "How much?"

In the beginning I would lowball and think of the very cheapest way of doing everything. Often times I did work for free just so I could see a project happen. I still have a bad habit of taking far less than I should so that I can see someone accomplish what they want, but fact is, I have to make a living. Aside from my profit, though, the cost of the actual product or service is often much higher than they originally thought. People seem to think you should be able to install a professional sound system in a church for less than $10k. Yes, you can get A sound system for that much, but quality? The trifecta of cheap, fast, and good is practically not possible. Many times two of those aren't possible much less three.

Don't take this all as ranting. I am trying to make those who intend on bettering there own business, church, or personal lives using technology, understand that there is a cost. Macs are more expensive, there are some annoying quirks (especially when dealing with Quickbooks), and it does take a little bit of getting use to, but in the end your computers will likely last longer, continue to operate at the speed when originally purchased, increase office efficiency, improve moral (who doesn't love using a mac), and you wont be spending time or money on aggravating, costly anti-virus software. Where did that come from? It came from this question: "We want to buy all new computers for our office and put in a nice network." I usually start asking questions to see if Apple products will work well for them, and they usually do. Then I suggest it, and most of the time they perk up and say they haven't used them by have heard a lot of good things. Then "the question" is asked and I drop a number that is usually double what they were thinking, often triple. From there on, I may never here from them again or they may ask me the same questions several more times thinking I will give them a different answer they will like better.

Great products, installed correctly, resulting in an excellent ROI isn't cheap.

Its called an investment people. Omrinet isn't a multibillion dollar company (YET) but I definitely intend for that to happen. I pour most of my profits back into the company. The best computers, the best employees, nice equipment, the coolest uniforms, its all there so that when the company begins to grow it can keep up. I don't worry about replacing my computers in two years, not that I wont buy more, but I will continue to use those computers I have now for 8-10 years, maybe more. I want my employees to learn far more than necessary, because at some point I want them to be able to do things we don't yet offer. I want them to stay because I have invested in them.

Before you insist that a project is going to cost too much, first evaluate how important the project is. Is it ok if you have to purchase all new equipment in three years. Are you willing to set back additional cash to continuously repair and replace cheap, lower quality equipment. If it's worth doing, its worth doing right. If you have to keep with a budget, there is a chance your budget simply will not allow for your intended outcome.

Quality, quality, quality.

Omrinet.

Tags: trifecta, good, fast, cheap, quality