on the bright side, page-14

I have been thinking about, OBJ's decision to create a device division lead by Paul and going it alone with developing and selling our products. I think the reason for this would be both, major parties weren't that interested in them, combined with the frustration that both management and s/h have felt with how slow the majors move and how little control you have once they own the rights to your products.

one thing I am pretty sure of, is since glyn stood down, and our new management team have taken over, the decision to go it alone was stamped. there would have been no reason to assemble a team of Steven, Tony, Cameron and now Paul if this wasn't our intended direction. these guys have developed start ups to become huge success. they have an "excellent understanding of supply chain, branding and positioning" as well as having a" network of high level contacts from the world's key retailers to investment banks and private equity groups". they aren't the guys to get on board and be told whats happening by P&G. they appear to be doer's, and while they don't guarantee success (thats for icy) I am confident that they are a team that will have plans to manufacturer, distribute, promote and finance our products.

the next 12 months should be an interesting ride. the fact that we are going alone should quieten the whingers about being a pawn of P&G, but will create an new batch of whingers about how we will go about the above. gltah. imho.