2010-good year or not?

[alastair gillespie]

Hi,as we are nearing the end of the year i was just wondering what peoples thoughts on 2010 were from a business point of view. For example did you find customers not wanting to spend as much or maybe theres more competition in your area (possibly untrained and uninsured) and what about fuel prices are they begining to bite? Was just wondering what the bigger picture across the country was like?

[harvey b davison]

Well from a joiners point of view who also has dealings in the transport sector, i would say that things are definately looking up. But dont forget the cuts havent really started yet and theres the VAT increase. So i would say its another cautious start to the new year.

[alastair gillespie]

Yes i think the new vat level is gonna cause some problems.

[likeitorlumpit]

2010 been great

2011 - not so sure- VAT plus worry about job cuts will play a big part

[Quickthorn]

First half was good, these last few months terrible. I think it's related to local authorities tightening up to save themselves, plus other forms of grants disappearing, and that pays for a lot of the sort of work I do.

 

2011's going to be interesting in a not-so-good sort of way.

[Pat Ferrett]

Gettting worse year on year!

[alastair gillespie]

Getting worse year on year......yes they were my thoughts too

[Pat Ferrett]

Getting worse year on year......yes they were my thoughts too

 

I ve got my overheads down to the bear minimum, and Im going to just see what the next 12 months throws at me, everyone down here that I know is doing the same.

Im not sure how the younge lads that are thinking of starting up this year are going to fair, but I as sure as hell wouldnt want to be fronting the money for them.

[swinny]

I ve got my overheads down to the bear minimum, and Im going to just see what the next 12 months throws at me, everyone down here that I know is doing the same.

Im not sure how the younge lads that are thinking of starting up this year are going to fair, but I as sure as hell wouldnt want to be fronting the money for them.

 

but what are the young lads supposed to do when no one will take anyone on? thus forcing down self employment route and subbing..... or work in asda if they can find any work lol

[Pat Ferrett]

but what are the young lads supposed to do when no one will take anyone on? thus forcing down self employment route and subbing..... or work in asda if they can find any work lol

 

The work isnt out there its easy!

The bright people in the trade are the one s running the courses