Dear Readers,

Happy Friday! Yes, it is the 13th of the month, so perhaps your superstitions have you down but fear not, as it is still a Friday (which is better than a Monday in my book).

I’ve taken the helm of Kibbles for Don while he is in China attending some trade shows and touring a bit of the country. I’ve often fielded questions regarding purchasing from China and it is a complicated issue. For one thing, it’s not that easy to find the resources in the US.

For example, a local business, Vermont Flannel Company makes flannel clothing. They would prefer to buy their fabric in the US but the last textile mill where they purchased the fabric closed. Their products are still cut and sewn in Vermont but they can no longer source the fabric here in the US. Considering that the textile industry was once the largest industry in the US, that is eye opening.

Perhaps, I am naive, but profit shouldn’t just be about dollars and cents. This is one of the cornerstones of Small Dog Electronics, Don’s and Hapy’s philosophy. To me, the multiple bottom line isn’t one that is always easy to attain but is one that we should always work towards and keep present in our minds.