It’s peak season, the hours are big and we are making hay while the sun shines, and I’m also drinking more so take that for what it’s worth. I’ve managed to give myself a day off today, the narrative being to rest. The problem is, not doing any of the 300 jobs needed around theContinue reading “You can’t stop a hailstorm”
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After 4 years owning a Food van what have I learnt
Sometime last week we hit the milestone of four years, whilst this is a nice moment, to be honest it doesn’t mean anything in the scheme of things. On reflection, I still feel new to the space, the world of business and still feel far from a success. Now don’t get this twisted, this isn’tContinue reading “After 4 years owning a Food van what have I learnt”
The elusive Work Life Balance
In writing this I don’t mean to upset anyone, judge how you choose to spend your time, question your ambition or frankly make you think I care how “you do you”. As long as you try to do the right thing on occasion without being a dick, then you are alright in my book. NowContinue reading “The elusive Work Life Balance”
The season of “going to work”
Maybe it’s time to write down a few thoughts, the nights are getting colder, the air is crisper, the summer sun seems a distant memory. As the leaves change colour and the seasons change so does the business cycle of this small business. The summer season has been and gone and the time to regroupContinue reading “The season of “going to work””
Does money equal success?
In writing this blog, it should be noted that I am not some hot shot business man who has made my fortune. The context is from a business owner who is getting by, paying their bills but doesn’t hold much excess for the finer things in life. Our small business is still small, learning andContinue reading “Does money equal success?”
Compounding your mum
Yes, I admit it is a silly and crude title, but it’s a hook point (a concept I once read about, it gets your Attention whilst mindlessly scrolling ). It’s been a long while since I’ve blogged, far too long in fact. It’s not apparent that it’s been missed by anyone though, in fact IContinue reading “Compounding your mum”
The Genie is Nearly Out
It wasn’t too long ago that I didn’t know about, understand or care about inflation. Now as a businessman running a small business, inflation is going to affect the business, my life, your life and the short term whether we like it or not. With the growth mindset ever present, over the last two yearsContinue reading “The Genie is Nearly Out”
Supermarket rant
The summer has now given way for autumn, the nights are getting dark and there is now time to breathe, reflect and learn. After my first full summer running the food van, lessons have been learnt and lots of memories have been made. For those of you new to the journey, this summer the talkingContinue reading “Supermarket rant”
Starting the Van
As we emerge from our first fortnight of van season it’s the perfect time for some reflection and to take stock of the highlights and lessons to keep stepping forward. Once the Sunday dinner season ended it became go time for the van. It was time to walk the walk, week one was a FridayContinue reading “Starting the Van”
No One To Hire
We are at a strange time, a time that contradicts itself in many ways and one that could define the hospitality industry for years to come. As restaurants, bars and pubs begin to reopen outdoor areas, pop ups are being arranged, everybody starts to think of staycations and weekends away everything feels positive, like theContinue reading “No One To Hire”
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