Motorola MPx200 User Manual - Page 121

Weather and Temperature Keep a close eye on weather and temperature. This will help you estimate how many potential customers you should meet and decide on an appropriate recipe and price. Keep in mind that what you see every morning is a forecast, and as such, it may differ from the weather and temperature you'll experience during the day. Tweaking your Recipe Try different combinations and see what works best. Remember to keep a good balance between lemon and sugar: you don't want your lemonade to be too sweet or too sour. It's good to add ice cubes when the temperature is higher: it keeps the lemonade cool, plus it allows you to serve more cups per pitcher. Buying Supplies Buy all you need to last for a day, at least. You do not want to run out of stock in the middle of a promising day. But remember that after a certain time, you will lose some of your inventory (ice melts, lemons spoil), so you cannot keep too much of everything either. Selecting a Location You'll start in the suburbs, a free location. Learn the ins and outs of the business, then switch to a more crowded area. Note that popularity and satisfaction ratings are different for every location. Customer type concentrations will also vary in the different parts of town. Advertising Your Product Whenever you need a visibility boost, invest a few dollars in advertising. It can be especially helpful when starting in a new location, when your popularity is low. Setting Your Price Take all parameters into account and set an appropriate price for the day. Watch out for customer types: they all have different sensitivity to price. Try changing your price often and see what works best in what situation. This is how you will really make the big bucks. 119 News and Entertainment