HOW ABOUT A HAIRCUT AND AN OIL CHANGE

When I was young, I would go to a barber shop to have my haircut. A row of chairs would be lined up against the wall. Usually, some magazines to read while you waited for your turn.

When I got older it became fashionable to go to someone called a stylist. Make an appointment in advance. Sometimes drive a distance to go to "great stylist" someone would recommend. Pay a lot more money.

Someone came up with a better idea. I just returned from a place called "Great Clips".i believe they are a chain located all over the country. They may be franchised. They cut everyone's hair. The prices are reasonable. You can usually get a coupon. The people are pleasant and seem qualified.

Their computer keeps a record of how you like your haircut. Whoever cuts your hair can read the computer and know how it was done the previous time. If you were satisfied it will be cut the same way.

They have a system called, call ahead. You can go to your I-Phone and find the location you want to have your hair cut. Punch in a little information and you will be told when to arrive.

Your haircut will usually take ten to fifteen minutes.

When I first began driving a very long time ago getting your oil changed was a more difficult process than today. I would take my car to a full-service gas station. You would wait around until someone had time to talk to you. Then you would say can I get an oil change? The mechanic would say sure. Leave your car and call us back in about four hours and we will tell you when it will be ready. This meant you had to find a way to get home or back to work. It then meant you would need a ride to pick your car up when the work was completed.

Years go by and someone gets a better idea just like the hair cut people. Why not start a business that just changes motor oil and a few related services. Drive in the back door, stay in the car. Have the oil changed, check other fluids and see if the tires need air. Drive out the front door in about fifteen minutes. The people are usually polite and friendly.

I think these were two good ideas. It makes me wonder what other situations could be made simpler and easier and customer friendly?

Have the oil changed, get a haircut go to the car wash and meet someone for lunch there is a busy morning for a retired person.

WRITTEN BY

RON TURETT