Mike Clough's Articles

It’s not easy being a business owner

I guess at some point I must have had one person working for me. Then I must have had two…

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Grrrrr…..

I’m a dinosaur. I recognise this and celebrate my age and the upbringing that I’ve had. I was brought up…

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No Confidence

Every one of my super senses is telling me to tighten my belt. I’m not replacing older vehicles. I’m not…

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Why I’m not rich

I’ve owned a business for quite a few years ….I should be rich….yet I’m not about to retire, and I…

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Every company needs a ‘Phil’

Every company needs a ‘Phil’. They don’t need to be called Phil but ours is – so I use his…

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I don’t get it….

Obviously I am a man of a certain age – I have some experience under my belt – yet much…

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Fly Fishing

Bit of a random blog here folks… but it’s meant in a positive way. Fly fishing – good for the…

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Motivation

I was talking to my wife the other day about poor customer care from various companies that I was dealing…

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Slightly Warm Feeling

As a business owner, you don’t get many ‘Wins’. Just when you think you see some light at the end…

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I’m Out

Cars and watches and clothes and all the stuff we’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy …count me out. I’m NOT…

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We Know What you Did Last Summer

Some problems, won’t stay hidden. If you don’t manage Japanese knotweed correctly, it will soon become clear.

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I’m Always Right

I always think I’m right. Whatever the situation, whoever I’m talking to….they’re wrong…I’m right. Doesn’t matter if it’s my wife,…

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