UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Well, my wife was made redundant last November, after 35 years as a Business Advisor, and so we decided to go in with a colleague, and open an online (and real brick and mortar) Petfood store! We've been open for two weeks, and it's been quite a lot of work to get to this point..hence, why I have been not posting much. I think I have found my own personal Niche!...As you probably know...I am NUTS about our four-legged friends..when not playing OFF or Skyrim, I am with my two Collies all the time!...In fact, Sophie is by my feet as I type..... This way, when I'm in my little Shop, I can talk all day about Dogs, and Cats and Horses...which is fabulous!!! 2012 has started really well, and I am feeling very much more content with life, than I have for a couple of years! This was our first customer..a Lovely Border Collie called Jack...who had a great time helping himself to some free samples!! This is our website (not trying to sell anything...just to show you) http://www.bow-wow-pets.co.uk/ Please wish us luck in our new venture Edited February 24, 2012 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
von Baur 54 Posted February 24, 2012 That's great, Widowmaker! I'm truly happy for you. I've had precious few times in my life when I was excited about going to work even most of the time, let alone every day. I hope your business grows and fulfills all your dreams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted February 24, 2012 Good luck with the Enterprise... hope everything goes your way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2012 Thank you Gents!...much appreciated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Simon, if ever a business fitted well - congrats, my friend, it looks like you have found the right thing to do! And if you should ever feel like expanding, you could open another shop called "The Angler" As a self-employed man, I give you some very serious advice (painfully learnt!) : keep all eyes on the books; don't spend income like winnings - the taxmen often react late to a new business, but then they want all money backwards for the last years. Collect all bills for any spendings which COULD have been business- spendings - even for stamps and pencils. I wish you all the good luck you may need in these tight days, Simon - all the best! . Edited February 24, 2012 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hector 0 Posted February 24, 2012 Widowmaker, Best of luck in your new business venture and i hope it goes well for you. Hector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2012 Many thanks again chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crl848 9 Posted February 24, 2012 Best of luck. Nice to see some real businesses being created in this country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2012 Best of luck. Nice to see some real businesses being created in this country. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Paulus 8 Posted February 24, 2012 All the luck in the world to you and to your new business, Simon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted February 24, 2012 Congrats and Best of Luck in your Business Adventure. I had only on a few occasions .where I felt contentment at work. I envy you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Prop-Wasche 7 Posted February 24, 2012 Seek your bliss, that's what I've heard, anyway. It's nice to actually hear about someone who has been able to find exactly that! Congrats, WM! I've noticed that our 4-legged friends seem to be much more appreciative of us than many of our 2-legged ones! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldric 42 Posted February 24, 2012 Marvelous, sir. I wish you the very best. Woof! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 24, 2012 Thank you all for your vote of confidence! Herr prop...I've long since agreed with your comment my friend....the worse a dog can do is bite ...People have many, many more ways to hurt you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted February 24, 2012 Best of luck with your enterprise! It's so good to hear something positive like this for a change. Our declining Western world desperately needs more small businesses like yours and less those damn blood-sucking big corporations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonL 0 Posted February 25, 2012 Congratulations and best of luck with your business venture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 25, 2012 thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted February 25, 2012 Congratulations and good luck with m8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted February 27, 2012 Just an after thought here. As you are now the proprietor on a soon-to-be-prosperous petfood store, does this mean that Newcastle airport is no longer secure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Brain32 265 Posted February 27, 2012 Sounds great, I love this kind of positive news, best of luck to you man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted February 27, 2012 On behalf of Jessie & Lilly + Sijtje: WOOF, MIAOW !!!!!!!! Good luck with the shop !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Prop-Wasche 7 Posted February 27, 2012 WM-- Does this now make you one of the "Pet Shop Boys?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) WM-- Does this now make you one of the "Pet Shop Boys?" :lol: Edited February 27, 2012 by tranquillo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted February 28, 2012 Free Tip :: If you ever want to expand, do it slowly over time with earnings, not with borrowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted February 28, 2012 haha..very funny prop!!!!! Yes Lexx...I learnt that the hard way, on a previous venture!...never again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
