Monthly Archives: February 2014

You are allowed to make a profit

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jon Stow

I have had my share of run-ins with very large service and utility providers, but we do have to recognise that like all businesses they need to make a profit for their owners and shareholders, and to have money to … Continue reading →

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Petty dictators

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jon Stow

I remember when I was an employee working for a boss who was always right, even when he was wrong. There was no reasoning with him. We underlings were not allowed to have an opinion as to how things might … Continue reading →

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Small business and stress

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jon Stow

It does not matter where it comes from. Stress is bad for you. Whether you do not organise your business so that you do not have to work all hours of the day, or whether you have family problems or … Continue reading →

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Falling down

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Jon Stow

  I fell over the other day. I do not make a habit of it and I was rather surprised. My first reaction after finding myself on the ground was to check for damage. Because it was a cold windy … Continue reading →

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