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10-01-2017, 09:45 AM
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After months of soul searching I'm closing my business.

The past 12 months have been very difficult....trying to juggle work, running my business and the continuing deterioration in my mum's health and care needs.

To top it all off I've had to contend with two companies going bust, owing me in excess of £70k......a debt that has caused me many a sleepless night.

So I've decided.....with a very heavy heart to close my business.

So I'll be selling the business assets and shutting the doors. ..for the very last time....in 6 weeks...after fulfilling my commitment s to customers and suppliers.

Yesterday was one of the worst days of my life.......telling the lads to look for work elsewhere......some have been with me....through thick and thin...for 15+ years.

I wont be giving up the building trade completely. ..I'll still be on the tools but as a sole trader....less hassle.....less stress and less outlay.

A new chapter in my life will begin.......onwards and upwards...as they say.

I've had terrific support from friends on and off the forum (you know who you are)which has eased the transition. ....so a big thank you to those.
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10-01-2017, 10:08 AM
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Good luck in the future. Hope it all works out ok for you.
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10-01-2017, 10:10 AM
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All the Best Tpin
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10-01-2017, 10:11 AM
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Very sorry to hear that tpin but I wish you well in the future and admire you greatly for putting your mum first, need more people like you in the world !
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10-01-2017, 10:12 AM
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That's a big decision and very painful for you . I can feel the emotion in your words Tpin. I wish you all the best and hope you can relax more . All seems stressful and no longer worth it . Good luck to you
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10-01-2017, 10:14 AM
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That is sad Tpin

Be positive , there is always a place for skilled workers and I am sure the jobs will be there if you want them without all the baggage that goes with being the boss .
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10-01-2017, 10:15 AM
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Re: After months of soul searching I'm closing my business.

I feel your pain having had similar problems myself in business, and the hardest thing of all I know is feeling that you are letting down your workforce by ceasing to trade. But take comfort from the fact that there are no shortage of jobs out there for them at the moment as the construction industry, and the housing sector in particular, is in rude health.

The best of luck to you for your future.
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10-01-2017, 10:16 AM
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Being a one man band has its advantages.
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10-01-2017, 10:19 AM
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Very best wishes to you for the future, I hope everything works out well for you.
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10-01-2017, 10:20 AM
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Sorry to hear that Tpin. Best of luck for the future.
 
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