What's a reasonable hourly labor rate for an auto mechanic, and what factors contribute to that rate?
I’ve paid various pricesm guessing from $50 to $85.example 0: City of San Francisco - 2003 replace doo-dad in transmission, they looked up the “hours to replace doo-dad” in a reate-book or sort, the book said 12 so they charged me 12 hours. It could have taken em 5h or 15h, but they charged me 12 hours. Labor rate was $85/hour.example 1: San Jose 2014, 30k miles ago - Replace head gasket on an inline-6 engine. The shop is certainly all about car repair - the office is a small room filled with parts and whatnot. Headgasket + head rebuild (machined and cleaned) + new oil + new coolant + parts + labor was $1500 total before tax. Dealer would be $3–$4k (I did not even check, quoting those numbers from an online forum). So for the work, guessing even $500 for parts, then $1000 labor for machining, head rebuild, and replacement, I am certain it was more than 10 hours, so less than $100/hour in labor. Guessing 15 hours, thats around $70/hour.As others have said, it really depends. KEy is find a shop that values you, and they’ll take care of you as a customer.
How much money do I need to open a small restaurant?
Startup cost for a restaurant can be $40k and it can be $1 million. Let's discuss the lower end figure. If you find a location for rent that is already outfitted as a restaurant something like what you intend to operate you can be on the low end. I opened a burrito shop in 1995 for 25k in an ideal situation with a small location that only needed minor changes. The rent was $1200 per month. My dad put in 20k because he liked the idea of me trying something on my own.Here is a rough outline of my costs. 3000 Used walk-in cooler 500 used chargrill500 used refrigerator500 paint and inexpensive flooring1000 pay for friends to help paint etc. 3600 three months rent, first, deposit, and security3500 up front insurance cost (liability insurance)2000 plumbing (minimal)2000 electrical work (minimal)1500 exhaust system / fire suppression update5000 carpentry - counter area construction1500 food1000 furniture500 admin cost for licenses etc. When we opened we were losing money on operations for about a month. So I had to ask a few relatives for small amounts of about $500 each. I "sold" part of the company to them for the money. Later, when I set up a corporation, I made the ownership official. Those investors made out well, later on, when I eventually bought them out. Our restaurant is counter service burritos. The staff when we opened was no more than three people at a time at first.The most we've spent on a new place was 500k about a year ago. We had a designer and architect and built a fancy burrito shop from scratch inside an empty space.
Where can I sell an expensive rug or carpet other than Craigslist?
If you are not in a rush to unload the rug and want to get the most money out if it your best bet will be to find a reputable local rug dealer who is willing to consign the rug in. However, before doing so I suggest a little research on the potential value of the rug. If you feel that you have an extremely valuable piece an appraisal may be in order. Once you have a rough idea (or specific in the case of an appraisal) you can approach a local rug dealer. It will be best to call ahead as not all dealers will accept consignments. Make sure that the dealer you choose has a similar selection of rugs which will demonstrate that they have the ability to sell high end goods.With regards to pricing. Keep in mind that you will not get the full retail value of the rug. Most reputable dealers will take about 20% (at most) of the sale price for selling the rug. If they are a high end dealer they will most likely sell to interior designers as well and offer a trade discount between 20-30%. So if your rug has a retail value of $10,000 it could potentially sell to an interior designer for $8,000 with the dealer keeping another $1,600 and you getting $6,400. Be aware of this when you set a your price with the dealer. Be clear to establish you floor price as well as what you are expecting the rug to be marked at in the showroom. Always get it in writing and take detailed pictures. If there are any problem areas in the rug, note them and have both parties sign off. If repair is required make sure it is clear who will pay.If you just want the cash you may also be able to sell the rug to a dealer. Expect to get about 50% of the realistic retail price and possibly less if the rug needs repair.
What is the best way to find a Nike wholesale distributor or supplier?
Most of us fail to recognize the original products from the fake ones and we don’t have any idea about finding the original one.This guide Wholesale Nike Clothing/Shoes: Guide with Authentic Distributors will help you to choose the authentic Nike products next time you are going to buy a Nike product from authentic Nike wholesale distributors that I will list in my guide.ChinabrandsChinabrands is an established leading drop shipping wholesale supplier based in China and has a global reach servicing customers in more than over 200 countries.It connects suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors on a global platform and offers products at cheap prices.Chinabrands.com, bring a world of online opportunity direct to you, tailored to meet the exact needs of your customers and key markets.Wholesale Nike ClubThe Wholesale Nike Club is a famous company that deals in wholesale shoes. They are working in the wholesale industry since June 2006. Unlike all other wholesale companies, Wholesale Nike Club basically specializes in reselling wholesale Nike shoes. They are able to offer the lowest prices on Nike shoes after a successful negotiation with Nike Inc. This great offer allows the buyers to earn a huge revenue by selling the shoes to retail customers at a double cost. Wholesale Nike Club has gained the trust of thousands of retailers and businesses all over the world.Nordstrom.comEither you are looking for Nike products that are related to any gender men or women, you should consider Nordstrom.com. You can shop for a huge collection of Nike Shoes from Nordstrom Online & In Store: Shoes, Jewelry, Clothing, Makeup, Dresses. They provide worldwide shipment facility so don’t worry if you are residing in another part of the world you can still order branded products. It is trusted by e-shops, outlets and worldwide wholesalers and buyers.For more details and suppliers, pls visit and check this guide Wholesale Nike Clothing/Shoes: Guide with Authentic Distributors
What would Lebron James need to accomplish to be considered the G.O.A.T.?
Given G.O.A.T. is not a real award, but more of a water cooler discussion, it is based around perceptions and legacy. While he has been a freak of nature I personally don't think it can happen but let's look at both sides.Why it won't happen:Has lost more Finals than wonAlienated huge portion of fans with his "decision" of quitting the hometown teamHas a reputation as a whinerIs now already starting to decline - in 2015 you can make a case he isn't a Top 3 player any longerHe has played in the lEastern Conference for his entire career giving him a pass to the Finals which have not been his best momentsGiven the wear and tare on his body - he has already played too many minutes for his own good - he won't be able to generate additional legacy moments for much longer at the high level we have been accustomed toSo what would he have to do to make this happen:Win - He needs to bring 2-3 Champions to the Cavs in his Final years of relative high productivityHave some clutch moments in the Finals and playoff runs that are replayed everywhereRepair image (he has been doing much better at this - returning to the Cavs definitely helped)Needs longevity and to avoid injury in the coming seasons - he really needs to watch minutes and continue to rest some back to back gamesSame goes to his teammates - he needs a healthy Kyrie Irving for the Cavs to be relevant in the FinalsAdd some additional nuances to his game since he is definitely starting to lose some athleticismIconic commercials or branding could help - while he licenses his name to Nike and does commercials nothing has been that memorable - his name is in every household but it isn't very likeableEdit 6/27/2016 - Having brought a Championship to Cleveland Lebron greatly helped his cause. I was particularly impressed how he carried the team. I have watched Lebron whither and defer in key Final’s moment in past years. Coming back from being down 1–3 was clutch and he definitely created some magic. He needs 2–3 more years of this to really make his case.Edit 6/28/2017 - Not sure there is much LeBron could have done about the Finals in 2017 but it looks like his window with Cleveland could be closing quickly. Cleveland will have to pull something off big this summer to have a realistic shot at winning the Finals next year. Even getting to the Finals in 2018 will be much tougher than it has been with Boston likely to present much more of a challenge if Cleveland sticks with the status quo.
What is the average wait time at an Apple Genius Bar?
From the moment you ‘check in’, so not including the wait time between asking for a walk in appointment and returning for it, you're typically seen in 5–15 minutes, no matter the store size.Occasionally at larger stores, like Regent Street where I work, construction or other disruptions may be taking place and peak waiting times can stretch up to 30 minutes in some cases, though this is rare.For what it's worth, we aim to see you within 10–15 minutes, anything over that and you'll start to be pushed as a priority appointment by match up (the colleague with an iPad that is organising the order of appointments etc…)