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  • pmbguy
    Platinum Member

    • Apr 2013
    • 2095

    #1

    Jeez... I am still here

    I received a message telling me that I have not participated recently and it suggests I ask a question or make a comment. So here goes

    I had some really bad luck and almost closed my business. I decided to give it another go and I am working clever and working hard...low and behold it is paying off. I am actually doing rather well at the moment and things are lining up nicely. My work is taking me out of town allot and away from my family so its tough at times.

    I am glad I had this run of bad luck because it forced me to find solutions and opportunities that were not visible before

    Hell I might still become a "Larney" like you fine gentlemen
    It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. – Charles Darwin
  • desA
    Platinum Member

    • Jan 2010
    • 1023

    #2
    Good to hear from you - Larney.
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    • Citizen X
      Diamond Member

      • Sep 2011
      • 3411

      #3
      Originally posted by pmbguy
      I received a message telling me that I have not participated recently and it suggests I ask a question or make a comment. So here goes

      I had some really bad luck and almost closed my business. I decided to give it another go and I am working clever and working hard...low and behold it is paying off. I am actually doing rather well at the moment and things are lining up nicely. My work is taking me out of town allot and away from my family so its tough at times.

      I am glad I had this run of bad luck because it forced me to find solutions and opportunities that were not visible before

      Hell I might still become a "Larney" like you fine gentlemen
      Actually, being ‘number 1,’ trumps,’ being a ‘larney,’ ‘if you number one you get to drive the gravy train, if you number one, you get to fly the gupta’s plane..’
      Glad your business is back on track..seems you turned a threat into an opportunity..
      “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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      • IanF
        Moderator

        • Dec 2007
        • 2680

        #4
        Welcome back PMBguy, I remember an old saying
        Turnover is vanity
        profit is sanity
        cash is reality.

        Get the right customers at the right price.
        Only stress when you can change the outcome!

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        • Blurock
          Diamond Member

          • May 2010
          • 4203

          #5
          Originally posted by pmbguy
          I decided to give it another go and I am working clever and working hard...low and behold it is paying off. I am actually doing rather well at the moment and things are lining up nicely. My work is taking me out of town allot and away from my family so its tough at times.

          I am glad I had this run of bad luck because it forced me to find solutions and opportunities that were not visible before

          Hell I might still become a "Larney" like you fine gentlemen
          That's the spirit. Vat hom Flaffie!
          Excellence is not a skill; its an attitude...

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          • Alice Rain
            Bronze Member

            • Jan 2014
            • 132

            #6
            Hi pmbguy

            I am happy that all is now going well, just keep going. Always think there's someone worse off. I realise when you have a family it makes it much harder, just hang in there. Oh PMBGUY you may want to check out crowdsourcing regarding your business, may help in some way. I must still read up some more on it.

            Phebe came back Saturday from hospital [anti-animal cruelty], really great people and place, must go back now as she's sneezing. I will try and put a picture of her under catzzzzz! If I can get it right.

            I have a friend who has just relocated to PMB for a job, his wife joined him this week just for a week. They do not know anyone there at all and also don't know the areas and need to find a house, a really lovely couple. Can you be of assistance with some advise if I send you his number?

            Thanks pmbguy! Await your response.

            Warm regards Alice

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            • Justloadit
              Diamond Member

              • Nov 2010
              • 3518

              #7
              Heck, so what happened with the venture in which you hired this extra technician?
              Glad you are back in booosniss. I have also had a bit of a crappy road created by a long term staff member.
              Victor - Knowledge is a blessing or a curse, your current circumstances make you decide!
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              • pmbguy
                Platinum Member

                • Apr 2013
                • 2095

                #8
                Thanks everybody!

                @Alice - Sure send me their number I will chat to them about the areas in pmb and hopefully be of some assistance

                @Justloadit - My technician is still with me and doing well, he keeps things rolling while I am away. My wife helps out after work and even my maid is working half the day for me

                I will keep you guys updated and hopefully it will be good news
                It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. – Charles Darwin

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                • Mike C
                  Diamond Member

                  • Apr 2012
                  • 2891

                  #9
                  Welcome back pmbguy. It has been quiet without you. Glad you are back on track with your business.
                  No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop "The Lion and the Mouse"

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                  • KimH
                    Email problem

                    • Jul 2010
                    • 362

                    #10
                    Great to see you back, large and in charge!

                    Fall seven times, stand up eight. ~Japanese Proverb
                    "If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you."

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                    • HR Solutions
                      Suspended

                      • Mar 2013
                      • 3358

                      #11
                      Good to hear you have your feet on the ground and have taken charge and things are looking up for you. Keep strong.
                      I don't want to sound negative, but I think we are generally heading for hard times ahead with all the strikes etc so we must all watch our backs, get that money in and keep thinking of new ideas.

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                      • Marq
                        Platinum Member

                        • May 2006
                        • 1297

                        #12
                        Glad to hear you are still in business and going again.

                        Good luck and well done for not becoming a statistic.
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                        • Alice Rain
                          Bronze Member

                          • Jan 2014
                          • 132

                          #13
                          Great to hear your update and more-so to give your maid more knowledge and opportunity.

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                          • Dave A
                            Site Caretaker

                            • May 2006
                            • 22803

                            #14
                            There's no doubt that we refine our craft best not in the easy times of plenty, but when we face significant challenges.
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                            • AndyD
                              Diamond Member

                              • Jan 2010
                              • 4946

                              #15
                              Great to see you're still in the land of the living. You sound pretty upbeat so I've no doubt you're well on your way to larneydom. All the best and good luck to you.
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