Reminder of importance of checking out various options before purchasing

Being that we are in process of a make-over for our learning facility, our team is working on a number of elements for the new education center.

Examples include installing a faster Internet services, improving our network environment, and new furniture.

This week's muse is a reminder of the importance of researching options.

One element of our make-over is installation of new cabinetry. In getting bids from several vendors for cabinetry, the costs ranged from $380 per linear foot to $135 per linear foot - a variance of 280%! The other factors in the quotes were similar (quality of material, timing for availability of product, post installation support, etc.).

This experience is yet another reminder to us to continually take the time during the buying process to consider several options. When we have done so, our purchasing decisions have been prudent