Music Trade Review

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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
CO-OPERATION AS AN AID TO SUCCESS.
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he to broach them. A get-together meeting, at which every man can give full vent to his ideas, will
not only bring out many suggestions which may be of value to the business, but will serve as an
incentive to the men themselves to look for unexpected ways of improving their methods of work.
It is easier to keep men interested in their work than in their grievances. By means of frequent
meetings, supposed grievances can soon be eliminated, and real grievances can be speedily corrected.
Lack of harmony among employes, and between them and their employer, results in friction that
impedes the progress of the business machine, and burns up time, effort and money.
Co-operation and a sympathy of ideas and purposes between the members of an organization is
an infallible lubricant which enables the machine to speed easily and steadily along the road of
modern business to the ultimate destination of permanent success. The great progress made by
many concerns in the music industry in the past few years has been due, in great measure, to a
proper use of that same lubricant, which is best created through the putting into effect of the get-
together idea.
money is more abundant, and that the purchasing public has a
larger surplus of money which it can legitimately invest in higher-
priced pianos.
The commercial agencies continue to make gratifying reports
regarding business conditions; for instance, an excerpt from Dun's
review of trade for this week is most interesting. Commenting
on conditions, it says:
"In a business way, this year cannot be compared with any
other. It is between seasons and a period when abatement of
activity usually occurs, yet there are now few dull spots anywhere.
Clearance and special sales are exceptionally well patronized, while
all the staple lines in every section show further expansion, trans-
actions in the aggregate running beyond precedent. Even with
stock market operations at a low ebb, bank clearings this week are
61.4 per cent, larger than last year and 47.9 per cent, in excess of
1914, and other important statistical barometers reflect the same
tendencv. The most striking feature of the situation is the per-
sistent rise in prices, which results, not from speculative influences,
but from the pressure of actual requirements that greatly overtax
facilities. Many commodities have reached a level at which buying
would ordinarily be curtailed, but current demands appear insatiable
and the question of price seems of secondary consideration with
consumers. Each week requests for immediate shipments of urgently
needed supplies become more insistent; yet, though manufacturers
are pushed to the limit and in numerous instances are working over-
time, deliveries cannot be made as rapidly or as regularly as might
be desired.
Not a few producers are handicapped by a shortage of men and
materials, while the transporting interests are still unable to cope
successfully with the rush of traffic and to adequately relieve the
freight congestion. The railroads, in an effort to better conditions,
make constant extensions and improvements; and purchases of roll-
ing stock, especially motive power, are a feature." Truly, the signs
of the times indicate that prosperity is here.
e Bogart Piano will make
good all vow claim for it
There is real satisfaction in selling a piano that will
"stand up." It inspires confidence—it arouses enthu-
siasm in your selling force - gives them the determina-
tion that closes sales. Bogart dealers make big claims for
PIANOS
PIv ALTERS
for Bogart tone—Bogart durability—general all-
around Bogart quality. Knowing to a certainty
that the piano and the company that makes it
Write tor prices.
They are right.
will hack them up.
THE BOGART PIANO CO., New York