Real Life Pinellas

Transitol’s dusty meeting room says it all. There are no fresh flowers, oak furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, or state-of-the- art phone and computer equipment. His coffee machine is old and produces one flavor only. There is no beaming receptionist who is always on duty. There are no groups of men and women in smart business suits striding importantly through the well- lighted corridors. A big company will usually invest in its facility. Appearance is very important. It contributes to the company’s image and credibility in its marketplace. It’s expected that a larger company will have decent facilities—otherwise, people begin to wonder about its financial position. Ray survives by keeping his overhead low. That’s what foxes do.