February 12th 2010

I can't believe that a week has gone by since I last posted.

I don't know about you but there are various things that irritate me and one of them is the way in which people say the name of this month, February. So many people miss out the first "r" and there is no need - even on the BBC the so called "received English" speakers do it and it annoys me. Stop it.

Well what a roller coaster of a life we lead. Up one day and down the next. It's a good job I'm on pills.We saw our two leads and have spent a lot of time preparing the proposals. They are both for fundamentally sound businesses run by fundamentally nice people that have been pushed off the rails by the recession.

When the Government says it supports small business it should show that in some material way not just through fine words.

My "bitch of the week" this week comes from the cold calling we have been doing. So many people don't answer their phones and about the same number use answer phones. Why do it? If you are in business and advertise your number then answer your phone. It really is that simple!

If you can't answer your phone then find someone who can. If I get greeted by an answer phone, I move on to the next firm. It doesn't take much and if all else fails you can get a firm to do it for you for less than a £1 a pop. That has to be money well spent.

I've been doing some writing again this week. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it. A series of articles for local paper business pages. If anyone know any editors out there who need some free copy, please let me know!

Well short and simple today, like me.

Keep your fingers crossed for the success of my proposals and Happy Valentines Day to all my female admirers - I have made a donation to Charity rather than send cards this year.

Chrissy