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  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824 Forumite
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    NoOneAround wrote: »
    So sorry to hear about the rates rise Bob. Obviously appeal as everyone has already said. Decisions are really hard in SE, and there is no obvious answer. You just have to believe in yourself, you have amazing courage and you work so hard for your family. Sometimes it does feel like it is for nothing. You'll do whatever is right for you Bob, that I'm sure of:)
    all good wishes coming your way
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    Thanks NOA. It all just seems so random. Another business in a better location than mine in the same area was tweeting about their increase yesterday but saying they'd only be liable for £2k of it! Whereas for me I seem to have very low relief. The trouble is the unit I'm in is in a very residential area and I think the landlord has always had trouble filling it. So why should my rates be so high when footfall and all the other useful commercial factors are so poor? As it goes the business I'm now running isn't footfall dependant, but the price is way too high. I will fight them on the beaches I've decided! Grrrrrr!!!
    sashybo wrote: »
    Hope you can work everything out in your head Bob, must be so frustrating for you. More dodgy hugs. :grouphug:

    Thanks Sashy :)
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

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  • Verbatim
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    Ho you Bob!
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  • TalesfromtheAvenue
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    Sorry to hear you're having such a stressful time Bob. Only you can decide what you should do with regards to the future of your business, but I think we all agree, if anyone can, you can!

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    TalesfromtheAvenue wrote: »
    I think we all agree, if anyone can, you can!

    Here, here! :D
  • Verbatim
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    Sorry, "ho you" should have been "go you". Obvs. Perils of posting by mobile phone!
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  • Bobarella
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    TalesfromtheAvenue wrote: »
    Sorry to hear you're having such a stressful time Bob. Only you can decide what you should do with regards to the future of your business, but I think we all agree, if anyone can, you can!

    Hugs
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    What a lovely thing to read :) Thank you Ave you are all lovely MSE pals :)
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    Here, here! :D

    Thanks so much :)
    Verbatim wrote: »
    Sorry, "ho you" should have been "go you". Obvs. Perils of posting by mobile phone!

    Ha ha I am normally the one typing odd things due to the baby grabbing the tablet at the last minute (great parenting) :rotfl:
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

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    Massive hugs Bobs. I don't know what you should do. Hope you feeling bit happier this morning.
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  • Bobarella
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    f0xh0les wrote: »
    Massive hugs Bobs. I don't know what you should do. Hope you feeling bit happier this morning.

    Thanks Fox. Bit. It comes and goes in waves. I am in management mode on our home finances now, counting down the days till payday, thinking how well we've done this month. But each day that passes and I'm not taking a booking to help with next month's impending
    s h i t storm is pushing up the anxiety factor. Double edged sword.

    For now I'm going to focus on this beautiful day, get my bedding stripped and on the line, and enjoy playing with DD in the garden.
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • amanda_p
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    Hi Bob, I very rarely post on here but your diary deserves a mention. You are such a hard working person and you take on board everything that is flung at you with good humour and pragmatism. The example you are setting for your children is exemplary, very few people of your age would consider the sort of school run you do plus all the walking and cycling. A true inspiration. Should you have to eventually get a different sort of job I am sure you will be snapped up, you have skills that many companies do not often see these days.
    I hope the business rates can be sorted out and you can continue doing what you are doing now, what you have achieved in a short while takes guts and determination, of which you have plenty.
    You are an asset to your family, so enjoy your time with them. Imagine you are the fittest family in your area! Good luck with whatever life decides to throw at you.
  • Bobarella
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    amanda_p wrote: »
    Hi Bob, I very rarely post on here but your diary deserves a mention. You are such a hard working person and you take on board everything that is flung at you with good humour and pragmatism. The example you are setting for your children is exemplary, very few people of your age would consider the sort of school run you do plus all the walking and cycling. A true inspiration. Should you have to eventually get a different sort of job I am sure you will be snapped up, you have skills that many companies do not often see these days.
    I hope the business rates can be sorted out and you can continue doing what you are doing now, what you have achieved in a short while takes guts and determination, of which you have plenty.
    You are an asset to your family, so enjoy your time with them. Imagine you are the fittest family in your area! Good luck with whatever life decides to throw at you.

    Thank you so much for such a lovely message Amanda your words of encouragement mean a great deal.
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
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