Well fellow followers,and those new to my blog, it has been a long time between blogs, so some updates for you now.
ABN is registered, as M.A.R.S Wheelchairs
Business plan is in the final stages.
Research into what and why I chose certain materials.
Still trying to organise some help from the government, and also still trying to get the government to move on the possible add of Colours chairs from America.
Ben has given me some awesome contacts, and I have followed up with them. My research is getting more indepth now, and will soon print my findings, and hopefully add thatto my business plan when I submit for the grant application.
Next well once the business plan is completed, I will register my business name, and in the near future register my chairty.
Wheelchairs for Asia.
Well keep an eye on my blog, I will update quicker next time
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
business meeting take 2
Thursday: tomorrow at midday on the spot, at Gloria Jeans coffee chop at Rhodes,will be meeting with Vic again,hopefully this time we will have an eventful meeting.
Somethings they want me to do,become an OHSA consultant,yes of course I did study it at Uni,but it don't interest me these days, but hey, if it gives me the support I need why not?
Plus the money would come in handy for business start up.
So I will repost tomorrow night after the meeting.
cheers
Somethings they want me to do,become an OHSA consultant,yes of course I did study it at Uni,but it don't interest me these days, but hey, if it gives me the support I need why not?
Plus the money would come in handy for business start up.
So I will repost tomorrow night after the meeting.
cheers
Saturday, August 21, 2010
to the future and beyond
Sunday again,and time for a weekly post.
Sitting in Church listening to the service,in which Pastor Katherine was leading today, and I realised I have been spending too much time trying to encourage others around me, I forgot about my ambitions.
In my head I have sketched out my business plans, and even designs of my own concepts for wheelchairs.
I recently put them to paper, and the next step is too further create those designss, I have three major designs, I wont be doing Suspension chairs, I still am hoping to get enough advice from the state government here to import suspension chairs from Colours in America.
My wheelchair designs are mainly focussed on usability for Australian consumers.
I further discussed with Ben my business ideas, and once again Ben offered more insight to business,and even more ideas, Thankyou Ben.
I just hope after my business meetings with potential business backers from the government and hopefully some R&D grants i can eventually start to transverse my ideas further into a practical concept, and develop a prototpe for my chairs.
I will further develop the designss, Patent them (allowing me to soully own the dieas) and them research around for possible manufacturer ideas.
Still alot of details to sort out,at this stage, I only designed my three main cencepts for the frames, but have no idea for the cambars.
I appreciate any feedback advice that you my readers can offer me.
cheers
and stay tuned for future posts
Sitting in Church listening to the service,in which Pastor Katherine was leading today, and I realised I have been spending too much time trying to encourage others around me, I forgot about my ambitions.
In my head I have sketched out my business plans, and even designs of my own concepts for wheelchairs.
I recently put them to paper, and the next step is too further create those designss, I have three major designs, I wont be doing Suspension chairs, I still am hoping to get enough advice from the state government here to import suspension chairs from Colours in America.
My wheelchair designs are mainly focussed on usability for Australian consumers.
I further discussed with Ben my business ideas, and once again Ben offered more insight to business,and even more ideas, Thankyou Ben.
I just hope after my business meetings with potential business backers from the government and hopefully some R&D grants i can eventually start to transverse my ideas further into a practical concept, and develop a prototpe for my chairs.
I will further develop the designss, Patent them (allowing me to soully own the dieas) and them research around for possible manufacturer ideas.
Still alot of details to sort out,at this stage, I only designed my three main cencepts for the frames, but have no idea for the cambars.
I appreciate any feedback advice that you my readers can offer me.
cheers
and stay tuned for future posts
Thursday, August 12, 2010
fully collapsable chairs.
The idea of an adjustable chair is one which has been going around for some time, but most companeis have struggled with the idea,and how to make a chair that is a cute looking chair.
Another problem alot of wheelchair manufacturers have stumbled with is collapsable chairs, which make it easier to place into a car.
I have a idea of a chair that would coolapse right down,and potentially fit in the floor area of the front seat. However,it has already been developed, see the following description.
The product intrinsic value is the multifunction, as we can easily add to the basic model various accessories, such as the back wheels’ slap system, indispensable to play tennis, the anti-tilting wheel, the grip wheels for dirt roads and those specific for the beach.
Aluminium foldable frame, superlight
Fenders in high-efficiency carbon
Footrest in transparent lexan or carbon
Multi-adjustment system for front and back wheels
Highly customisable and with a winning design, you can choose your B-Free wheelchair in different colours and rim models.
the design is a three wheel chair, with a collapsable front wheel arm, I do believe there is room to improve this system, not yet available in other countries other then Italy.
I am not a design person,or an artist,but I will give my ideas and put them to paper and see how I go.
With the COLOURS chairs I would love to get to Australia, I have hit a setback again, the workshop I wanted to do, is unavailable to wheelchairs, as the building only has stairs.
I hope COLOURS will be patient,if not, I hope they are able to find a distributor within Australia.
Another problem alot of wheelchair manufacturers have stumbled with is collapsable chairs, which make it easier to place into a car.
I have a idea of a chair that would coolapse right down,and potentially fit in the floor area of the front seat. However,it has already been developed, see the following description.
The product intrinsic value is the multifunction, as we can easily add to the basic model various accessories, such as the back wheels’ slap system, indispensable to play tennis, the anti-tilting wheel, the grip wheels for dirt roads and those specific for the beach.
Aluminium foldable frame, superlight
Fenders in high-efficiency carbon
Footrest in transparent lexan or carbon
Multi-adjustment system for front and back wheels
Highly customisable and with a winning design, you can choose your B-Free wheelchair in different colours and rim models.
the design is a three wheel chair, with a collapsable front wheel arm, I do believe there is room to improve this system, not yet available in other countries other then Italy.
I am not a design person,or an artist,but I will give my ideas and put them to paper and see how I go.
With the COLOURS chairs I would love to get to Australia, I have hit a setback again, the workshop I wanted to do, is unavailable to wheelchairs, as the building only has stairs.
I hope COLOURS will be patient,if not, I hope they are able to find a distributor within Australia.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Wheelchair suspension/shock absorption
Suspension is a concept applied to devices in order to absorb a shock that the device might experience from being dropped or hitting a bump. The application of suspension is usually seen in transportation vehicles that involve wheels, such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and wheelchairs. Despite the benefits of installing a suspension system in wheelchairs, many mechanical wheelchairs do not employ any type of suspension. This most likely results from the fact that wheelchairs are typically not used to travel over rough terrain, and they rarely experience being dropped. Furthermore, it requires more force to move a manual wheelchair with a suspension/shock absorption system than it does to move a rigid manual wheelchair. This results from the fact that there is more inertia to overcome with the wheelchair that has the suspension system. However, certain mechanical wheelchairs, including those used for sports and for traveling over rough terrain, and most automatic wheelchairs make use of a suspension system of some type. When wheelchairs do not have a suspension/shock absorption system, the shock of a bump hitting the wheel is directly transferred to the rider, which can be uncomfortable.
Frog Legs
These are one of the several types of shock absorbers (suspension systems) for the manual wheelchair. These shock absorbers rely on altering the front castor forks, which are the metal upside-down U-shaped components of the wheelchair that cover the front wheels. Typically these forks are stiff and do not exhibit any kind of compliance when a load is placed on them or when the wheelchair hits a bump. The frog leg shock is composed of a polymer and hinge, which allow the wheelchair to roll over small obstacles without the rider experiencing a severe impact. Bullfrog power suspension is a type of suspension that is usually classified as a type of frog leg suspension. The most significant difference is that the bullfrog system has a higher weight capacity than the standard frog leg suspension system.
A-Arm
Currently, this is the most common suspension system for U.S. cars. However, its method for shock absorption can be transferred for use in manual wheelchairs, especially those used for intense physical activity. The a-arm suspension is also known as a double wishbone suspension, and this name provides a description for the appearance of the suspension. The arrangement of the a-arm suspension generally involves a wishbone-shaped arm attached at each front wheel. This arm is directly connected to a shock-absorber and a coil spring, which help to minimize the impact of rough terrain and bumps.
The following is the description COLOURS use to descripe the BOING
(The a-arm suspension is the key to the comfort and security you feel when you ride in the "Boing!" With a lifetime warranty that includes the springs and shocks, you know that this wheelchair is one that can accommodate your lifestyle wheather you're going to work, camping or dancing.)
Rock Shox
Recently developed for use in Sunrise Medical’s Quickie XTR, this suspension system/shock absorber is the first monoshock system to be used in a wheelchair. The Rock Shox’s main innovative technology involves the use of “rebound dampening.” Rebound dampening prevents the shock absorbers, or springs, from return the chair to its original position as quickly as they were compressed. This problem is one that often plagues other suspension or shock absorber systems such as frog legs and the a-arm. The Quickie XTR is a manual wheelchair, and, in conjunction, the Rock Shox monoshock system can only currently be used in manual wheelchairs.
(That could be highly debatable,Colours first developed the BOING independent 4 suspension back in 1992)
Tweel
Although it is technically not a suspension system, the tweel, or tire and wheel, allows for wheelchairs to venture onto rougher or bumpier grounds. The tweel is essentially a wheel that has a system of interconnected rubber spokes that form the tire. As a result of the spokes, the “tire” requires no air, and the wheel and tire are essentially one in the same. This innovation prevents the tire from becoming flat and even results in the tire/wheel becoming a better source of absorption when it hits a bump, serving as an excellent substitute for or addition to shocks or a suspension system. Currently, the tweel is used in power wheelchairs, such as the iBOT.
Tweel is the current use of shock absorbsion I use on my own chairs.
Frog Legs
These are one of the several types of shock absorbers (suspension systems) for the manual wheelchair. These shock absorbers rely on altering the front castor forks, which are the metal upside-down U-shaped components of the wheelchair that cover the front wheels. Typically these forks are stiff and do not exhibit any kind of compliance when a load is placed on them or when the wheelchair hits a bump. The frog leg shock is composed of a polymer and hinge, which allow the wheelchair to roll over small obstacles without the rider experiencing a severe impact. Bullfrog power suspension is a type of suspension that is usually classified as a type of frog leg suspension. The most significant difference is that the bullfrog system has a higher weight capacity than the standard frog leg suspension system.
A-Arm
Currently, this is the most common suspension system for U.S. cars. However, its method for shock absorption can be transferred for use in manual wheelchairs, especially those used for intense physical activity. The a-arm suspension is also known as a double wishbone suspension, and this name provides a description for the appearance of the suspension. The arrangement of the a-arm suspension generally involves a wishbone-shaped arm attached at each front wheel. This arm is directly connected to a shock-absorber and a coil spring, which help to minimize the impact of rough terrain and bumps.
The following is the description COLOURS use to descripe the BOING
(The a-arm suspension is the key to the comfort and security you feel when you ride in the "Boing!" With a lifetime warranty that includes the springs and shocks, you know that this wheelchair is one that can accommodate your lifestyle wheather you're going to work, camping or dancing.)
Rock Shox
Recently developed for use in Sunrise Medical’s Quickie XTR, this suspension system/shock absorber is the first monoshock system to be used in a wheelchair. The Rock Shox’s main innovative technology involves the use of “rebound dampening.” Rebound dampening prevents the shock absorbers, or springs, from return the chair to its original position as quickly as they were compressed. This problem is one that often plagues other suspension or shock absorber systems such as frog legs and the a-arm. The Quickie XTR is a manual wheelchair, and, in conjunction, the Rock Shox monoshock system can only currently be used in manual wheelchairs.
(That could be highly debatable,Colours first developed the BOING independent 4 suspension back in 1992)
Tweel
Although it is technically not a suspension system, the tweel, or tire and wheel, allows for wheelchairs to venture onto rougher or bumpier grounds. The tweel is essentially a wheel that has a system of interconnected rubber spokes that form the tire. As a result of the spokes, the “tire” requires no air, and the wheel and tire are essentially one in the same. This innovation prevents the tire from becoming flat and even results in the tire/wheel becoming a better source of absorption when it hits a bump, serving as an excellent substitute for or addition to shocks or a suspension system. Currently, the tweel is used in power wheelchairs, such as the iBOT.
Tweel is the current use of shock absorbsion I use on my own chairs.
import/export workshops Part two
I was researching even more today, and have found some more helpful information.
Customs requirements
There is no requirement for companies or individuals to hold an import licence. However, depending on the nature of the commodity, and regardless of value, owners may need to obtain permits to facilitate clearance of goods.
Prohibited & restricted goods
Quarantine requirements
Before I import goods, you need to find out if your goods fall under quarantine regulations. If you import plant, animal, mineral or human products, the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) will need to inspect and/or treat your products for pests or diseases.
Grants and Assistance
Grants and other funding programs are available from the Australian, state and territory governments and in some cases from local councils. Generally there are few grants available for starting a business, and those that are available are competitive or are only available for specific circumstances. However, there are grants and other assistance available for business activities such as expanding your business, research and development, innovation and exporting.
I may also find it useful to contact an advisory service for information on what support is available for your business.
If I experience difficulties in running my own business, whether it be for personal or financial reasons, it can help to contact a counselling service.
To help me locate grants and assistance relevant my business, we have created a search tool called Grant Finder. Using Grant Finder, you can search for grants and assistance programs available within your state or territory, in addition to those provided by the Australian government.
Customs requirements
There is no requirement for companies or individuals to hold an import licence. However, depending on the nature of the commodity, and regardless of value, owners may need to obtain permits to facilitate clearance of goods.
Prohibited & restricted goods
Quarantine requirements
Before I import goods, you need to find out if your goods fall under quarantine regulations. If you import plant, animal, mineral or human products, the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) will need to inspect and/or treat your products for pests or diseases.
Grants and Assistance
Grants and other funding programs are available from the Australian, state and territory governments and in some cases from local councils. Generally there are few grants available for starting a business, and those that are available are competitive or are only available for specific circumstances. However, there are grants and other assistance available for business activities such as expanding your business, research and development, innovation and exporting.
I may also find it useful to contact an advisory service for information on what support is available for your business.
If I experience difficulties in running my own business, whether it be for personal or financial reasons, it can help to contact a counselling service.
To help me locate grants and assistance relevant my business, we have created a search tool called Grant Finder. Using Grant Finder, you can search for grants and assistance programs available within your state or territory, in addition to those provided by the Australian government.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
import/export workshops
Well, next week I will register and pay the fee for the workshop, which will give me the skills that are needed for my own distribution company.
Really looking forward to it. It is on the 20th August on a friday, Pastor Luke has offered to take me all the way to Balcktown.
The trainer, Corinne Campbell, has a wealth of experience and is author of the Comprehensive Import / Export Manual that you receive for free in the workshop. Specific workshop outcomes include:
Some of the things I expect to learn are as follows:
How to set right your International Banking
What grants are available and how to get them
What is the optimal choice to finance the trade
How to handle all aspects of documentation
Who to contact
What to do and what not to do
How to include all the hidden costs in your calculations
Which commercial risk minimisation strategies are appropriate
Well I will keep you all posted with the workshop and any progress which may or not come out of the workshop.
Really looking forward to it. It is on the 20th August on a friday, Pastor Luke has offered to take me all the way to Balcktown.
The trainer, Corinne Campbell, has a wealth of experience and is author of the Comprehensive Import / Export Manual that you receive for free in the workshop. Specific workshop outcomes include:
Some of the things I expect to learn are as follows:
How to set right your International Banking
What grants are available and how to get them
What is the optimal choice to finance the trade
How to handle all aspects of documentation
Who to contact
What to do and what not to do
How to include all the hidden costs in your calculations
Which commercial risk minimisation strategies are appropriate
Well I will keep you all posted with the workshop and any progress which may or not come out of the workshop.
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