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You're absolutely right, Milt. While I was still with the dairy, I had this conversation with a number of my customers. When businesses around you get bigger and aimed more toward the mass market, the only way to survive is to adjust your sights on a niche market. If there is enought population around, you'll be able to make a living.
IF: a/ you choose wisely, and
b/ you're agile.
Sooner or later the big guy will re-evaluate the market to see if it is cost effective for him to penetrate your market. By then, you should be prepared to develope another niche.
Specialized stuff, custom stuff, personal stuff or yes, even 'boutique-style' constructions, (I'm thinking of the steel 'tree branch' one of our members made for a neighbor's kitchen.) will allow it to happen.
Les
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Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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