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type: this-week-with
url: 'https://taylordrayson.com/2024/07/26/tww-s5-e170'
title: 'Season 5, Episode 170'
date: '2024-07-26T13:00:00+01:00'
fields:
  episode: S5E170
  season: '5'
  number: '170'
  topic: 'Qualatex Balloons are no more - Entertainers and Balloon Decorators will be affected - Do you have a plan B if on of your suppliers goes bust? - Software is a good example of needing replacements over time - Setting up processes for teams - Keeping track of communications - Creating checklists'
  duration: '20m 58s'
---

# Season 5, Episode 170

Qualatex Balloons are no more - Entertainers and Balloon Decorators will be affected - Do you have a plan B if on of your suppliers goes bust? - Software is a good example of needing replacements…

Qualatex Balloons are no more

Parent company have gone bust

No more twisting balloons which will affect entertainers and balloon decorators

Buying in bulk while they are still available

Rubber and latex do deteriorate over time

Looking for a new manufacturer

Thicker latex, can I blow them up by mouth?

A part of my live show involves balloon twisting, and inflating by mouth

Do you have any supplies that you would be in trouble if they went bust?

Have a look at alternatives so you have a plan B

Software is a good example of finding replacements

Setting up processes for a team

Making sure change logs are up to date

Keeping track on the codebase and communication

Working in teams experience

Working on your own means you make all the decisions which isn't always the best way forward

Clarity over progress

Creating pre-update checklists

Updating documentation and screenshots

 

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