PSPINC CEO Kenichi Uchikura's Blog

Pre-Order Bluetooth Headset and Receive 25% Off

3月

31日

We are now accepting pre-order of bluetooth headset for $14.95 with free shipping from Seattle. When the products start shipping, the price will jump up to $19.95. We are expecting the release date of mid April.

http://www.uchikura.co/wireless-headphones/

#BluetoothHeadset #uchikuraco

Good Old Days ...

3月

31日

Those pictures dates even before I started flying. My first international flight was from japan to Hawaii (Waikiki) when I was 15. That would have been 1974.

What year was I born???

Back then, flying was not just a transportation ... It was an event. Those pictures were taken in '60s.

PS: Some of the pictures might be fake.

Bluetooth Headset Pre-Order has Started

3月

30日

As the first product of Uchikura & Co, we have started the pre order of bluetooth headset.

The pre-order price is set to $14.95 (Regularly $19.95) including shipping anywhere in the US. Any international order, please add $5.00. And Washington State Resident, we must charge you sales tax.

http://www.uchikura.co/wireless-headphones/

#BluetoothHeadset #marketing #pspinc #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Starting April 1, 2017 ...

3月

30日

We have more people moving into this area and they should be generating more income to the State and cites ... how do we have to charge more? Government is totally out of control.

Where are [Ctrl] [Alt] [Del] buttons!!!

#BellevueSalesTax #SeattleSalesTax

In Japan

3月

30日

My daughter is in Japan.

After 24 Hours

3月

29日

It's about 24 hours since I picked Pompom up after the surgery. He was in pain last night but with the medication, he was able to sleep ... So did I. He has few pills he has to take but he is doing better today. I think it will only get better from here on.

Even a little dog like Pompom does not complain ... I have a lot to learn from him.

Thank you all for your support.

Pompom is in surgery.

3月

28日

Pompom's surgery has started. The doctor tole me he has something called perineal hernia ... I hope he will come out from the surgery okay and recover soon. Thank you all for your support.

All day and night with Pompom

3月

27日

Pompom is going to have his surgery tomorrow. I will be taking him to a vet tomorrow morning at 9:30. I spent all day with Pompom today and will spend all night with him.

He must be feeling very uncomfortable, but he is not saying anything ... You can learn a lot fro a small dog like Pompom. I hope he recovers. Thank you all for your concern and support.

#Pompom

Email Broadcasting

3月

26日

Did you know, when you send email to multiple email addresses for the purpose of marketing, you need to provide an unsubscribe link within the email? Without that, you are just another spammer.

So make sure your email has unsubscribe.

#marketing #pspinc #valueproposition

Pompom will have his surgery on Monday

3月

26日

Pompom will have surgery on Monday to correct his colon problem. He had his blood test today.

Pompom update

3月

26日

Doctor called me let me know the surgery will take place on Monday. I hope nothing happen until then. I think his colon is somehow twisted or stretched, it is almost impossible for him to poop.

I cannot believe how strong the dogs are ... they don't complain.

A Geisha with a Smartphone

3月

25日

This picture was taken back in 1922 ... I did not know there was a smartphone back then.

#pspinc

Pompom is going to a hospital.

3月

24日

Pompom was fdiagnosed with a problem with his colon. They are array-Ng ING him to have a surgery today.

12:00pm ... We still not being able to find a doctor who can do the surgery ... I am still waiting. Pompom is sleeping next to me.

Sign of Spring

3月

23日

Cherry is blossoming in Seattle.
Also my allergy is blossoming as well.

This Answer Amazes Me!!!

3月

22日

Must be Millennials!

People rather loose their wallet than their cellular phone.
Really???

#Millennials #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Can we get rid of the packaging?

3月

22日

Do we really need a box?

It will be more economical and ecological.
We can pass the savings to you.

Do you think it is necessary to have product in the box?
Can we just sell it in the ziplock bag?
It will be cheaper to ship it from China to here.

#uchikuraco #valueproposition

Both Mayumi and Mariko are Back from Japan.

3月

21日

When two managers came back from Japan at the same time ... you know what that mean!!!

#FromJapan #pspinc

16 Rules of Etiquette

3月

21日

Here are things I found on the internet. I wish people use (13) and (16) on the Internet. That includes media as well. But some of the things are little outdated.

1. Always call before visiting someone.

2. Never dry an umbrella when it's opened.

3. Don't use plastic bags/branded boutique shopping bags as a handbag.

4. Never put a handbag on your lap or chair.

5. The best "home clothes" are pants and a casual sweater.

6. When a child transitions to having their own room, always knock before entering.

7. A lady can wear a hat and/or gloves indoors...

8. The total number of accessories you wear should never exceed 13.

9. If you say you're "inviting someone" to a restaurant, then you're implying that you'll be the one to pick up the tab.

10. The person who exits an elevator first is the closest to the door...

11. The most prestigious seat in a car is behind the driver.

12. When visiting a cinema, theater, or concert hall, you should always face the people you have to walk past to get to your seat.

13. Taboo subjects for small talk: politics, religion, health, money.

14. Don't pull your phone out and leave it on the table in public.

15. Don't engage in gossip, especially if it's behind someone's back.

16. Make a secret of nine things: Age, wealth, religion, family affairs, medical issues, gifts, romantic entanglements, honor, and disgrace.

Source: http://www.wimp.com/16-rules-of-modern-etiquette-that-everyone-should-know/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video/

#Etiquette #Netiquette #SocialResponsibilities #valueproposition

Wire Transfer Service to Japan from PayPal

3月

20日

XOOM is a service started by PayPal to wire transfer money cheaply to overseas. This is interesting.

https://www.xoom.com/japan/fees-fx

#valueproposition

Bluetooth Headset/Microphone for iPhone 7

3月

20日

We are currently evaluating Bluetooth Headset + Microphone for iPhone 7 and other bluetooth Capable Smartphones and Tablets for sale in the US from UCHIKURA & CO.

As, you are already aware, Bluetooth headsets cost as much as $150 from the companies lie BOSE, APLLE, Plantronics and BEATS. I am not taking about those name brand headsets. I am talking about non-brand for fully functional Bluetooth headsets. I am even negotiating with OEM to get rod of the packaging so that there will be no waste for shipping.

My goal is to deliver this quality Bluetooth headset to you for less than 1/7 the price of brand name sets. If you don't like it, send it back. I will give you 100% refund. Please let me know what you think of this business idea?

#BluetoothSeadset #NoBrand #marketing #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Cherry Blossom in Seattle

3月

19日

Washington State has many cherry trees ... and some of they are starting to bloom. Those pictures were taken in Seattle last week.

#CherryBlossom #Seattle

Strange but Funny Reaction

3月

18日

I showed one of the people in this picture this photo ... she reaction made me laugh.

She said ... "I really like the wall."

Thank you, Bruce Johonson of Rowland Studio (http://www.rowlandphoto.com), for bringing Irish Luck to PSPinc.

#valueproposition

My First Trip to Taipei, Taiwan

3月

18日

I just book a round trip flight to Taipei, Taiwan to attend this year's Computex Taipei. As I understand, it is the largest computer related trade show in the would and I always wanted to go there.

I finally created time t go there as a part of my Japan trip coming May.

https://www.computextaipei.com.tw

#marketing #pspinc #uchikuraco #valueproposition

100th Anniversary Video Premiere

3月

17日

Congratulation to Seattle Executives Association for its 100th year anniversary. Today was a centennial video premiere. It is such a great organization and proud to be a member.

#SeattleExecs #pspinc #valueproposition

An Apple with a Homepage!!!

3月

16日

https://envyapples.com/en

Those are what I bought for PSPinc this morning.
Red apples are more than $1.50 each...

I went to Safeway this morning to buy some bagels and apples. I grabbed red and green apples in the plastic bags and did not check the prices. One bag costs $12.00 ... Wow.

When I returned, one of my staff told me that this apple has an website.

https://envyapples.com/en

Must be one heck of an apple. I ate the green one ... but that was 1/2 the price.

#EnvyApple #pspinc #valueproposition

Virtual Reality is Not Cheap!!!

3月

15日

HTC VIVE

Required Graphics Card
Source http://www.vive.com

Currently, HTC vive is considered one of the best VR (Virtual Reality) headset in the market. I am working on setting up VR in PSPinc. I purchased high-end laptop to host HTC vive unit. Well, I tested the Laptop with compatibility test. Although the PC has NAVIDIA GeForce 640M graphics with 4GB ram ... it was not good enough to connect HTC vive.

I found the list of graphics card that is required by HTC vive ... The graphics card alone costs $500 to $1,200 ... This is incredible. So, I ended up dishing out almost twice as I spend on the last laptop for the new laptop. Wow!!!

#ARPC #HTCVive #VRPC #pspinc #valueproposition

This is one heck of a deal from Kobe to Seattle

3月

14日

21 Day (3 weeks) Cruise from Kobe to Seattle on SEABOURN Cruise Line for $3,150. I wish I am retired.

#valueproposition

Half Empty House

3月

13日

This week we have three of our top managers on the business trip. This has never happened.

Mayumi Nakamura ... Business Trip to Japan
Mariko Adams ... Business Trip to Japan
Sumiko Midorikawa ... Business Trip to California

They are all traveling today for the meeting starting tomorrow. I am here watching the dogs (not the company).

#pspinc

Your Flash is Outdated ...

3月

12日

https://www.malwarebytes.com

Today, I was doing some browsing and I got a message which appears to be from Adobe asking me to update the Flash. Stupid of me, I updated it. Well, I just install a malware / adware / virus on my Mac for the first time.

Took me all afternoon to come across software call Malwarebytes ... I had to disable JAVA on my Safari browser to install this software. I run it and the virus is gone.

Don't ever trust the message you see on the internet.

#MacMalware #MacVirus #YourFlashisOutdated

March 11, 2011

3月

12日

6 Years ago today, March 11, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the 33 foot tall tsunami hit northeast side of Japan killing 15,859 people with 2,000 people still missing. I lost my daughter on January 25 of that year. I can relate to all the families who lost their loved ones.

Mayumi found the poem and she shared with me. I dedicate this poem for people who lost their loved ones on this day. Let me be myself for one day a year. I cannot cry by myself but I can do this with all the other people. Don't be sad for me. The end will come to everyone. So, live the life to the fullest like it was your last day.

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's
okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

#311Memorial

My First PC in 10 Years

3月

11日

I just got myself a PC ... Yes it is a PC not a Mac.
It is called DELL Inspiron 7000 series PC with 15" monitor with max resolution of 4K. Yes it has a 4K display.
I just bought this to watch movie in 4K ... Not really but I well be setting up VR system on this laptop.

Dogs in the Office ...

3月

11日

So Cute !!!

Tiny's new sleeping position. He has done this two days in a row. Tiny and Nano will be with me starting Sunday as Mayumi is leaving to Japan.

#pspinc #valueproposition

Sprain ... Nothing was broken ... Relief!!!

3月

11日

After couple of days of dealing with pain, I finally went to an Urgent Care near my house. The place was clean and check-in was computerized and quick. They took x-ray right away and doctor saw me with few minuets. I was great.

The good news is that there seems to nothing broken. It is a bad case of sprain. I got a boot and crutches for next few days. Thank you everyone for asking me to go to the doctor. I till have pain but I feel much better knowing nothing is broken.

PS: I really like the Urgent care ... I just walked in without any appointment. here is no emergency bill either.

Most Beautiful Pet Food Dish

3月

10日

Great Idea ...

$125 ... 50% off

$145 ... $75

Do you remember back in old days, there was a heavy and beautiful ash tray in the center of every conference room. Well, time has changed. There is no smoking inside the office any more and need for the expensive ash tray does not exist any more.

Or is it?

Those ash trays are still beautiful. I found a great way to use them. With the need for the ash trays gone, you can have those beautiful Bohemian Hand Blown / Hand Cut ash trays for 1/2 off. If you are interested, please contact me.

info@uchikura.co

#valueproposition

We still learn things!

3月

9日

Ralph Broksos

Dean Alteras

Lisa Wood Stock

It was full house.

Today we learned about "SALES" at Seattle Executives Association. We are all owners, directors and managers of companies with at least 10 years of experiences, in many cases much more. But we still learn things. They might not be new things but it was like refreshment course.

#SeattleExecutovesAssiociation #branding #marketing #valueproposition

I finally got the golf clubs I always wanted ...

3月

8日

I always wanted to own a set of Ping ISI Nickel irons ... When it was introduced back in 1998 (19 years ago), it was one of the most expensive set of irons you can purchase. I always like the look and deep shine it has.

I finally found them online and purchased them. They arrived today. How does it pay ... Heck, I don't know. I am sure newer irons a much easier to hit and fly farther. But they look great for 19 years old.

The set consists of 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-W and I found matching S. Am I going to able to use 3 iron ... I will try.

#PingISINickelIrons

SEO Marketing Myth!!!

3月

7日

I just received following email ... If the SEO is the most effective marketing, what are you send me email???

Hi,
Greetings for the day!

Advertising in online world is one of the most inexpensive and highly effective ways of promoting a business. I was going through your website and I see website is very niche. However it is not ranking anywhere, for your industry keywords. I see your competitors are ranking very well due to right SEO strategy and you are losing business because of low visibility on Internet.
Would you like to be listed at the top of every major search engine such as Google, Yahoo! & Bing for multiple search phrases (keywords) relevant to your products / services?

Our Steps and the Activities to Rank You 1st Page on Google!

1. Keywords Research
2. Competition Analysis
3. Optimized Content Creation
4. Keywords Optimization
5. Back Link Creation/Link Building
6. Submission to Search Engines and Directories

We are a team of 200+ professionals which includes 100 full time SEO experts. We will be glad to assist you with offering our services.Contact us for the best quote for your website & we’ll place your website on 1st page Google ranking for targeted keywords.

Kind Regards,

XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

Check out http://www.newsmail.com <- PSPinc, we have the solution for that!

#SEOMyth #marketing #pspinc #valueproposition

Hottest PC Market

3月

7日

Do you know the hottest PC market is not a cheap PCs any more?

It is a gaming PCs that is getting the most attention and sales and profits to the PC manufacturers. Emerging of 3D and VR software and games, many people are needing more powerful PCs than ever. Manufacturers are quick to learn and producing the high end PCs to satisfy those people.

So now the PC markets are broken down to 3 sectors.

(1) Cheap everyday PC (Mostly for Business, Email, Word Processing ...)
(2) Light touch panel PCs like Microsoft Surface and surface book
(3) High-end gaming PCs

Which category PC do you have ... or do you want to have?

#GamingPC

Do you know what this is?

3月

6日

I bought this when it came out back 2005. Do you know what this is?
I just restored it.

15 Holes og Golf Today

3月

5日

It was really a nice day today. There were so many people at the golf course, we decided to start on #13. We played from #13 to #9. I shot 81 ... Of cause I did not play three holes. I think 81 is my best ever score at Aldarra ... I shot 81 in 15 holes ... Hmmm ... I am not very good at golf. I guess I must treat it as an exercise.

How do you pronounce "Chevrolet"?

3月

4日

I saw this advertisement in Korea few years ago. Is this how you pronounce "Chevrolet" ?

#Branding #Marketing #valueproposition

Next Japan Trip

3月

3日

I am planning my next trip to Japan. It will be late May to early June. If time permits, I would like to extend my trip to Taiwan to visit Computex for the first time.

https://www.computextaipei.com.tw

#Computex #pspinc #valueproposition

New USB Charger

3月

2日

When you have multiple devices that use USB cord to charge, you need to have multiple USB charger. That becomes very annoying. I ordered the device that can charge multiple USB devices. Now I can carry just one device. This will come in very handy when I travel overseas.

#valueproposition

February 28 ...

3月

1日

Can you believe it iOS already a last of February? ... I have not accomplished anything ...

#valueproposition

Who said cloud services do not gown?

3月

1日

Amazon Web Service is down ... https://aws.amazon.com
It can happen, therefore it will happen.

Update (11:40 AM PT): AWS has fixed the issues with its own dashboard at least – it’ll now accurately reflect service status as it continues to attempt to fix the problem.

Update (11:57 AM PT): AWS says it believes they new “understand root cause” of the S3 issues, and are “working hard at repairing.” It has not shared specifics of that cause.

Update (12:15 PM PT): Network intelligence software provider ThousandEyes notes that all the packet loss for the ongoing issue appears to be happening in the Ashburn, VA area. Amazon has an AWS data center in Ashburn, whose exact location was revealed in a news story last year due to a fire during its construction.

Update (12:54 PM PT): AWS says it’s seeing “recovery for S3 object retrievals, listing and deletions” which means you’re probably seeing avatars and other visuals assets come back in some spots. The company also says it expects further improvements to error rates within the next hour.

Update (1:20 PM PT): S3 is now fully recovered in terms of the retrieval, listing and deletion of existing objects, according to the AWS status page, and it’s now working on restoring normal operation for the addition of new items to S3-based storage.

#valueproposition