Does no-one want my money!
In today’s economic climate when we are being urged to go out and spend – and highstreet big-names are closing everyday; you would think that if you walked into a shop with a handful of cash then you would be greeted with a “hello”, “why of course”, “thanks” and “pleasure doing business with you” …. but alas it seems that’s too much like hard work.
Let me explain … my wife needs a new washing machine, she’s done her research (she’s good like that!) and knows the exact make and model required. She finds a price online however decides to go into the highstreet retailer to she if one is there that she can take away on the day. One is sat there in the store, however costing £50 more. Upon quizzing the staff they’re not prepared to negotiate on cost – so she walks out cash in hand, comes home and buys the same model online; for less!
We had a similar story when we went to MFI for a kitchen – knew what we wanted, but we couldn’t get someone to just draw up the plans! So we left and did it with another smaller company. It’s no wonder some of these companies are going bust through a lack of cash in the bank if that is their attitude to business!
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Dave is a 30-something year old technologist and professional working and living in the UK. Ever since he first sat down at a computer keyboard back in the early ‘80s he has been hooked on technology – good and proper! Now-a-days he works within the software business with a fast paced organisation evangelising how technology can help save us all time, and make us money! Dave’s wife and 2 kids tend not to share this enthusiasm and believes that he is just playing!
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Hi David
If you are struggling to dispense with your cash and can’t find a decent home for it – simply give it to me !
Thanks
A
My wife has no issue in dispensing cash – she’s a great believer in, “if at first you don’t succeed – try again!” But thanks for the offer!