2008 what a year

What a year 2008 has been!.. we have seen the begining of the end for some of the UK's oldest a biggest names and near destruction of the banking system.Who would have predicted any of this...... Well to be honest quite a few people actually.But the one thing that remains through it all is the garden, its a retreat a place to calm, to think, to enjoy. No matter what happens people will always want to have a garden of some sort. The trouble is by reading the papers and watching the news your just getting depressed, try something different this week. Instead of buying some claptrap made up story newspaper, buy a copy of "the english garden" and make it last the week, inspiration and happy thoughts are in each picture.Turn off the news and remember why you got into this business, look at your office and think how lucky you are that your biggest stress is where to put that plant or what time the delivery is coming and then consider the lot of the city trader!.. lifes great is'nt it.Look to 2009 not as a dark cloud looming but a whole fresh new year where you may have to try a little harder, but its worth it. Belive in yourself and your skills and you will not go far wrong.I wish you all a happy christmas and a fantastic new year, me personally I cannot wait for the new year and a chance to do something great.......
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  • sure man,
    always look forward, It doesn't matter how deep we can be today, we should look for a great day tomorrow.
    as my accounted used to say: after every winter comes spring.
    have a great Christmas and a great year Stuart bulbeck
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    Niall

    Don't despair - I know how hard it can be at this time of year (even before the financial problems)
    If you need to talk then please do not hesitate to give me a call. 0844 232 4221.

    Best


    Phil
  • Its funny how the grass can always look greener, but trust me its not always so good, I was one of the city types until 3 yrs ago, I traveled all over the UK and Europe, staying in hotels and what not.. but belive me being able to go home to my wife and kids at night is worth a whole lot more than any salary. Times are tough at the moment, but with a positive outlook things can still happen, look to areas you had not thought of, peak to suppliers for better terms, and speak to summerhouse, greenhouse, double glazing companies anyone and ask for a commision for selling thier goods into clients. Try to set a goal of trying new one thing each week if it does not work what have you lost! nothing but time. Also get the wife and kids involved as well, get them to deliver leaflets with you.

    Life go's on and so will garden work.. just make sure you don't talk yourself into closing your business.
  • The grass is not greener, all jobs are hard work and its good to be the boss' !.
    i always and sometimes get a part-time job (pushing trolleys @morrissons) last yrs.
    Think if you can pay bills in febuary you will get through, enjoy the time-off as you will soon be flat out in summer and stressed.
    sell machinary if you really dont need it...
    clean gutters for £40 (i just did)
    make a bit of effort and ask if they want a quote for work for end jan/feb !!
    use your wood lying around and save £80p/m on gas..
    u dont need to spend much at xmas as everyone supports each other/share God Bless .
  • I think you just need to diversify. I have just assembled 2 wendy houses for clients children( christmas presents), planted 500 feet of hedging, made xmas wreaths to sell and tidied up things that I didn't get time to do in the summer. It's hard at this time of year but you really need to stay positive and disciplined. One thing that has helped me with that this winter is planning a break in Jan therefore utilising the time while I am quiet. I hope that helped
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