Inspired wrote:bonsaibuddyman wrote:It isnt about evolving, I completely disagree with this
Wise man say "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"
Whether you like it or not, agree or not, EVERY being, EVERY organism, EVERY system, EVERY process EVERYTHING man-made must evolve and those that don't get left behind in non-existence..
So let me ask, why is it that you think he is not getting enough customers?
You live in Victoria, and I'm guessing you haven't been to Bonsai South, so it is fair to say that you probably don't know their shop nor their stock, which is excellent on both counts.
Evolution is something that ... literally .... means you can see a change or something has evolved, by looking at the past and comparing it to its present form. It is incorrect to say that all beings, all organisms evolve, because evolution just means if a genetic anomaly or mutation is genetically superior, then if that individual reproduces its genetic code potentially will have a stronger chance of surviving than its parent. However, if the mutation isn't superior in 'survival of the fittest' sense, then it doesn't live on.
Humans have now reached a point where we can control and manipulate the environment we live in, and even our own code. We have the potential to halt evolution for mankind through nanobot technology. My father is a paleontologist, so I receive quite an exposure to such interesting discussions as this.
After speaking to Leong, if he had more customers, he'd be able to hire more hands and keep the nursery instead of selling or closing. That was pretty straight forward I thought.
Inspired wrote:
bonsaibuddyman wrote:more people to venture beyond just '1' nursery. If customers would support their local bonsai
How do I support my local bonsai nursery if you encourage me to go to others
That is being pedantic. I said support all bonsai nurseries, so that they all thrive.
Inspired wrote:
bonsaibuddyman wrote:He needed and needs more customers
And how do you propose he do that?
I already said this on my post.
Inspired wrote:
bonsaibuddyman wrote:people have to all come together and support bonsai nurseries, ALL bonsai nurseries
I am sure
ALL bonsai enthusiasts would at some point along their bonsai journey support various Bonsai Nurseries.
Okay, now I am going to join the pedantic wagon. Now you are contradicting your point about only supporting your 1 bonsai nursery.
Inspired wrote:
The key question is.. Of an enthusiast total spend on bonsai and the related, how much "share" a nursery can capture really comes down to how well they are able to market, manage and diversify their business.. if that is not part of evolution I am not sure what is
This is my whole point which you may be missing. So many people just visit the same old nursery out of habit, because whether you advertise or not, once you are aware of a nursery, then advertising is kind of useless. Whether I see advertising from one or the other, I still know about both, and will still visit both to get stock. Once you are aware of all the bonsai nurseries in your area, you don't look at advertising, you know where the nurseries are now.
There is a saying 'buy australian made'. There is also a term 'fair trade'. I am not being funny, but you may not realize the inherent meaning of these. To pay more and support business for a moral or justifiable reason is what I am talking about. Too many people think the same way as what you are saying, which has the potential to lead to farmers committing suicide, small business owners end up closing down, foreign imports skyrocket, and the Australian economy weakens as we rely on foreign imports and conglomerate businesses. The term 'fair trade' is about supporting business that doesn't cripple the country like other business which takes advantage of them, and although it does not apply in this sense, it has the same ideology, in that you are choosing to spend and support a certain sector, whether that be by paying more, or supporting other nurseries in your area for a moralistic reason.
Anyway, I do understand what you are saying, but with bonsai nurseries I feel they are a different kettle of fish. You can buy your meat from coles or woolies, and its probably cheaper, but buying from a butcher will usually get you better prepared meat, and support local business, jobs, and the community. Each of us has the potential to vote with our wallets, but some vote with a price or by ease, which is unfortunate, but not always the case, as you look at places where for instance, the community has banded together and stopped Macdonalds from coming in, and the sense of community there is and you would start to see a better idea of what I am talking about. Clearly we just have to agree to disagree
