PostsIMF and EU Greece bailout, tax on kebabs to rise... 2nd July 2015 9:23 AM
“Not really sure the UK is in a position to criticise Greece, considering our own national debt of 1.5 trillion..... at least the Greeks kept it in the billions....
 And we still continue to borrow on a monthly basis”I do like this site, I don't know if it's accurate but certainly illustrates the point! IMF and EU Greece bailout, tax on kebabs to rise... 30th June 2015 7:58 PM Just catching up with the beeb news to see if Greece is still in the Euro... "...the Greek government has waited until well past the eleventh hour to request an entirely new third bailout. It involves borrowing money from the eurozone's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism - there is no mention of the IMF. Greece is asking for loans totalling €29.1bn to cover its debt repayments until the end of 2017. But reaching an agreement on a third bailout could take weeks if not months." Athens seeks new last-minute deal - BBC So now we are talking about a new loan, to pay off the repayments for a couple of years of the old loan, which was needed to pay off the debt from the loan before... If Greece was your mate asking for another tenner and promising to pay it back, you'd recommend some counselling or maybe the Samaritans? Joking aside, I can't imagine what it must be like for Greek businesses and normal folk living through this year after year, waiting for your life savings to disappear in economic Armageddon. Heatwave! 30th June 2015 7:48 PM Currently exhibiting at the Trading Standards conference in Bournemouth, by the seaside but stuck inside a big hall Suspect a few expo visitors slipped off to take in the rays Redundancies 29th June 2015 9:50 AM Fingers crossed mate, but redundancy money could be the key to a new chapter. Just don't rush into anything and be wary of anyone promising you the earth! It's called advertising 29th June 2015 9:45 AM
“Try the Proper Burger Co. In Newark, a little dear but, the best quality burgers you'll ever eat
 ”Shall have to check those out, as an ex Newark resident and now occasional visitor IMF and EU Greece bailout, tax on kebabs to rise... 29th June 2015 9:39 AM
“I'll keep my thoughts about it to myself though”
That doesn't help a public forum Andy Your local MP - what do you think? 29th June 2015 9:37 AM
Or at least that's my perception. But recently I went to a small business meeting with our local MP, Nadhim Zahawi, where he wanted to talk to business owners about the governments vision and plan for the future. My expectations weren't high, and was anticipating the usual spin, but I have to confess I was very impressed. He basically outlined the manifesto issues that were specific to small business, and explained at length about the success of the Red Tape Challenge, which I must admit hadn't really heard about. Apparently 800 business related regulations have been either simplified or abolished, with 3000 in total being looked at. He also took questions outside of his field such as defence, claiming that the UK defence would not be reduced any further, conceding it was currently stretched to the limit, and the country was experiencing threats that weren't around during the last strategic defence review. Also modern defence has changed and we need to have more cyber capability, combating online threats and social media. Overall I'll have to admit to being impressed. He also seemed to understand concerns of local small business, such as broadband infrastructure and came over as very confident and reassuring. So obviously spoken like a true politician I was talking about this with a few old military muckers over the weekend, and one chap who suffered an accident in the RAF, but it was deemed he wasn't due for a pension even though he was medically discharged. So he saw his local Labour MP who took up his case and sorted out his pension. It's then I wondered how many other people speak to their MP? So has anyone had any contact with their local MP? Have they helped you or have you found any advice useful? Remember your MP is there to help you, regardless of what you think of their political views or who you voted for. Questions to help my start-up 26th June 2015 4:39 PM Yup filled it in as well. The Mobile Update - 21st April 2015 (It's big) 26th June 2015 4:38 PM
“Checked a customers site yesterday who isn't MF and her position in google is actually 2-3 places higher on a mobile phone search than it is on a desktop search! Go figure that one!”
Hmmm, starting to feel like a lot over over hyped hot air from Google land. Maybe they couldn't get the algo working and have just kept quiet hoping we wouldn't notice
 Or it was a world wide conspiracy of web-designers drumming up business  It's called advertising 26th June 2015 10:18 AM About time we had a Friday humour. Here's another classic from Tom Fishburne
reproduced with permission: marketoonist.com |
As with a lot of people, I'm very cynical when it comes to politicians, regardless of party. Particularly with Government ministers who are in effect unqualified amateurs who are seen to be heading a new department, such as the Health Service, or Defence. In reality it is the civil servants behind the scenes who are really running the show, with the minister briefed on important issues so they can look knowledgeable when giving press interviews.
