CUCKOO or BOO BOO

I have read in the financial papers that a sign of the first Cuckoo ( a sure sign of the green shoots of spring ) are being heard. In other words business is at the bottom of the market. Well the only Cuckoo I can hear is the one in my dining room, and thats every half-hour. I do not see signs yet of the bottom of the market. All results in the economy show difficult times and when the government collects much less tax into 2010 ( stamp duty, corporation tax etc ) further tax rises will give us less in our pockets.

As an owner of small business - the game is very tough and challenging. Every day I wake up and wonder what more losses can I sustain. The business that we are doing is helping us to bump along. We all stay happy and confident and hope business gets better soon.

I watched the G20 meetings on the TV last week. It was all very interesting but more showtime than reality. What real help will it give to small business. Not much !!!

The lighter evenings make us all feel better and more sunlight is good for us. This weekend will be Easter - a time for people to make plans for the summer ; gardening , building work or refurbishment at home or even planning holidays. The results from B & Q or the Retail High Streets will give an indication of spending. I think a there is a big push to pay off credit whether credit cards, loans . I have just reviewed my own asset and liabilities and have amazed myself how much reduction in credit I have achieved since the September 08 quarter day.

So , enjoy the Easter weekend and have a little rest time, the summer will also be hard work in business.