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Into the World of Small Business.....The Dos and Don'ts
The dos and don'ts ,Interview of Alcon Construction by Juan Manuel Guajardo
Introduction
Small
Businesses, they make the economy go round.
Some will say that to own one is the American Dream, but what is it
really like to own and operate one? The
following is based on an a personal interview of different aspects of owning
your own business. The interview is of
Mr. Alfred Guajardo of Alcon Construction; Alcon Construction was a general
contractor’s business based in Sacramento, CA around the 1970’s. With just his tools, a contractor’s license,
and his knowledge of construction, Alfred was ready to make his contributions
to his hometown.
What was the
inspiration for Alcon Construction?
Alfred comes from a family of
construction workers, it was what his grandfather, father, and brothers did for
a living. Therefore feeling as if he
should follow the Guajardo legacy, he started by becoming a Journeyman
Carpenter. He explained that a
Journeyman Carpenter was one who worked as an apprentice for about four years
in order to gain experience out in the field of construction. After doing his time as an apprentice, he
decided he wanted to get his license, and that he did. “And that’s how it really started, it’s
nothing that I had planned” stated Alfred.
The average day at
Alcon
The average day for Alfred was,
“Getting up early in the morning, trying to have a good breakfast because you
know you’re going to have a long day, then just going out and getting to the
job at hand, whatever that may be.” Some
days when he did not have a
construction project at the time he
would be out in the city or the county looking at bid sheets in order to find
out where the work was or maybe catch up on some paperwork. Then if he did have a construction project to
work on, they would be the long days because he knew he would have to be hands
on and then later work on paperwork.
Why start a small
business?
There are a number of reasons to
start a small business, but Alfred’s main reason was because he could do things
the way he felt that they should be done.
“You’re not going to have a boss over your shoulder telling you to do it
this way or that way...the boss might have you do it a different way, and he’ll
come up with the same product, it’s just that you’re doing it your way” said
Alfred. When it comes to construction
there are some different ways to do the same job and still produce the same
quality, therefore being your own boss allows you to do it the way you
prefer. At the same time, this does not
just apply to construction, being your own boss is probably the best part of
owning any small business.
The downside of a
small business
The disadvantage of owning your own
business, according to Alfred, is that even after you put in your eight hours,
you still have to work. He says, “It
might be paperwork, or it might be going out into the field doing some work
that you have to catch up on.” Either
way, your work is never really done, and sometimes you tend to bring it home
with you, which might not always be a good thing. When you become to entangled in the work
world you tend to put aside some things that may not affect you now, but could
change things in the long run; this goes for any small business owner.
What was the dream for
Alcon?
To Alfred, Alcon Construction was
like building a large nest egg for his future along with being a part of
building Sacramento. “That says a lot to
a particular person, that you helped get it to where it’s going and you are a
constructive person of the city as it gets bigger and better, and you know that
you’re a part of it” His dream was to
leave his mark on the city, knowing that his hands were one of many that helped
bring it to life. He had actually
achieved his goal by later being part of a construction team that restored Old
Sacramento. Their job was difficult, but
he was up for the challenge; the team had to restore the town in order to look
as it did back in the 1800’s.
Alfred’s words of
wisdom
Some advice that Alfred would give
to someone who is considering becoming an owner of a small business would be to
have a plan. “You should definitely have
plan B, if plan A doesn’t work that's
something to fall back to; now if you feel like you’ve got to have plan C, D,
E, and F etc. you’re better off not having a business… If you’ve got to have
more than just two plans, you better double or triple think about what you’re
doing” explains Alfred. You want to put
all of your time and planning into something that you feel confident doing so
you can focus all of your attention on that.
Another bit of advice from him
would be to find and interview someone who has , or had a business. “Find out
why this business is successful, find out why this business faltered and didn’t
make it, there’s obviously a reason.”
Conclusion
To sum up Alfred’s experiences and
journey through owning a small business, if you do start a company, you would
be “above and beyond just a productive person.”
At the end of the day, you are going to help the economy by putting
people to work along with giving back to your community. Not only is it beneficial to society, but it
also makes you feel good like you have meaning and purpose.
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The above Interview was sponsored by "Al the Green Rain Train" an environmental book for children, If you would like to make purchase or read reviews please click on link, Thank You and have a Great Day, Al https://www.amazon.com/Green-Rain-Train-Alfred-Guajardo/dp/145679924X
"Al the Green Rain Train" at Sunnyside Elementary School
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Strathmore Middle School (Strathmore California) Career Day, "Believe to A.....Mrs. Gail Grasmick
"Career Day At Strathmore Middle School"
I'd Like to Thank Mrs. Gail Grasmick and faculty For Inviting "Al the
Green Rain Train" (Author) to Career Day, a Day That I can share
My positive experience in publishing a children's picture book, and that
they are able to write and publish their book about their experiences in life
as I let them know that they have to believe in yourself like others believe
In you, as one must "Believe to Achieve" a corner stone to your foundation
of success regardless of the profession or trade that you choose in life, I also
felt a natural euphoric feeling in life knowing that I was part of a meaningful,
positive, and productive Day.
felt a natural euphoric feeling in life knowing that I was part of a meaningful,
positive, and productive Day.
"Al the Green Rain Train" in the middle of a positive presentation at
Strathmore Middle School such an enjoyable and positive Day
talking to our younger generation, our future leaders of TOMORROW !!
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The above post was sponsored by "Al the Green Rain Train" an environmental
book for Children and a reminder to all , click on link to read reviews or to
submit yours Thank You and have a Great Day ! Al
Thank You Strathmore Middle School for the Certificate of Appreciation
Greatly Appreciated your buddy "Al the Green Rain Train"
"Al the Green Rain Train" answering questions from the Students
Friday, May 12, 2017
A shout for the Sacramento Police Department, a humanitarian gesture on K......
As I was taking my daily stroll, I noticed two Police Officers helping a
temporary displaced persona fix his bike, such a positive and humanitarian gesture
On K street , I wish all three a Great Day and a shout to the Sacramento Police
department (Author, Alfred Guajardo)
department (Author, Alfred Guajardo)
The above post was sponsored by "Al the Green Rain Train" an environmental
book for children and a reminder to all, to make purchase or to write your
review click on link, Thank You and have a Great Day
Friday, May 05, 2017
SunnySide Elementary School , Strathmore California ,It was an Awesome Ex.....
I'd like to Thank Jody Gunderman, Miguel M. Guajardo, and Joe Lopez for arranging my presentation at Sunnyside #Elementary School #Strathmore California, as It was a unique presentation to the Students and Parents alike on Open House Day, (4-20-17) and what made It go so smooth and unique is that Isabel Lopez was my translator (Spanish) and Lupe Garfield was my assistant helping me hand out drawn string tote bags, last but not least Irma Pedraza Guajardo for her Blue Cab Transportation Company
Being the #Author of "Al the Green Rain Train" (an environmental book for children) I try to deliver a positive message about our environment , hopefully It was an environmental learning experience to be remembered and #appreciated and I also touched on the Idea that the parents were able to publish a book themselves with the help of their local library If need be, at the end of the presentation I left with a natural euphoric feeling knowing that I touched the students and parents alike in a positive way which made the presentation #Priceless
The above post was sponsored by "Al the Green Rain Train"
"Al the Green Rain Train" is an environmental book for children and a
Reminder to all rated 4.7 out of 5 stars (40) click on link to read reviews
or to make purchase Thank You and have a Great Day
"Al the Green Rain Train" answering questions about his presentation
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