Collecting Old Lab Items...

This afternoon I went to Hj Naza house to help him moving out some old lab equipment. These items were in his old house at the foothill of Bukit Taboh. There were quite many items left such as LAF (Astec brand), a modified LAF made from fish aquarium, chemicals, glassware, books and etc. We took the important ones and left the rest behind. We will take them later. Also we took with us a computer table, plastic chairs and cupboard.

Gift of the day - Vanda Sanderiana keiki. I can't remember how old but I've been eyeing for that since 4 years ago! Hj also gave me Coryanthes bruchmuelleri, a beautiful orchid from South America!

In December 2011

In March 2012

With its mom...

Flowering in July 2011 - 3 spikes!

Registering New Company

Since the very beginning, I have been thinking on how to go about this business. I had discussed with Hj Naza on my concerns in regards to day-to-day running of the business. This include, establishing a new Sdn Bhd company, agreement on partnership and model of the business. All these sound heavy, ain't it?

In regards to company names, Hj Naza has made a suggestion that the company to be named that reflect Islamic values. Err.. I feel it is so typical, not that catchy and does not transcend international border. Maybe I am right or wrong but why not something natural and meaningful? Yeah, it sounds easy but actually until today I have not decided the name yet!.. haha

And just for fun, I wrote down in my Excel file... 

M&N Biotech Lab Sdn Bhd                          

Plant Biotech Lab Sdn Bhd                           

Green Biotech Lab Sdn Bhd                        

Agro Biotech Lab Sdn Bhd                           

M&N Orchid Lab and Nursery Sdn Bhd                                                  

M&N Biotech Sdn Bhd                                                                                  

Premier Agro Biotech Sdn Bhd                                                  

M&N Orchid Lab Sdn Bhd                                                            

Agri-Lab Sdn Bhd                                                             

M&N Flori-Biotech Lab sdn bhd                                                  

Agro Tissue Culture Lab Sdn Bhd                              

Premier Agro-Lab Sdn Bhd                          

Agro Biotech and Landscaping Sdn Bhd                 

Premier Biotech and Landscaping Sdn Bhd

Aaah! All sound crap!.. I need timeeeee.... 

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One might wonder 'why a Sdn Bhd company?' I want to start fresh, new account, new book because it is easy to maintain. Kama Nursery is already there for years and yes it has its own customers. But it has no sentimental value to me. Furthermore, the focus of Kama Nursery and the new company will be different although both will compliment each other until perhaps a day where one may overtake the other.  

Is My Planning On Track?

Actually, things do not really go as planned. I expected the renovation and equipment to be ready by February and operation of the lab to commence by March. Now, it is already mid of March and equipment i.e. LAF and autoclave will be sent by end of March. This means lab works can only start in April. I am a bit worried...

Two major reasons why I am concerned about this!

1. Loan payment has started this month - RM1,200/-

2. Selling of flasks can only start roughly 6 months onwards

Thus, revenue generation will start some time in August/September where expenses will incur every month starting April. Hmm.. what should I do to survive within these six months?

Electrical Wiring Completed!

Yes! The wiring work has completed today. Jo called me asking the remaining payment for his work. I told him that i would be at Hj Naza's house at about 10.30 pm. I arrived at Hj Naza's house and inspected the work. Alhamdulillah, the work is satisfactory. Jo arrived a bit later and we had had a chit chat about his work. I paid the remaining balance of RM500 and he was very happy!

Allrite!

'JELAS'.. means fully paid

 Let see what he has fixed for this work;

DB plate for future dedicated meter

2 plug points, 1fluorescent light and 1 switch at the main entrance + old fan

1 plug point for refrigerator

1 switch box for safety

4 plug points for each row of the shelf (later will add timer)

This is how it looks like

A total of 16 fluorescent lights

3 plug points and the one on top right is for air conditioner

1 plug points and 1 fluorescent light