• New Workshop

    Posted by Paul Humble on October 20, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    Just moved into my new workshop this week and although its not a patch on most of UKSB members areas im still quite proud to get to this point in just over a year of trading (through a recession!).

    The rent has went up by £50 a week from my last place but now im all self contained and have a counter area that I hope to make the difference in rent from.

    Excuse the pics, they are from my phone, and excuse such things as unfinished plasterboard as I had to prioritise my cash elsewhere, plus the place isnt finished yet, I need to tidy up and finish the customer area aswell as bringing the remainder of my equipment from the old unit.

    Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way, its all been hugely appreciated and made me fight on even when I almost gave up.


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    Neil Speirs replied 14 years, 6 months ago 27 Members · 32 Replies
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  • John Gregson

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Good luck in your new premises 😀

    Cheers John

  • Marcella Ross

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    looks great! 😀 best of luck 😉

  • Chris Wool

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    exciting times well done.

    chris

  • Phill Fenton

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    Looks good Paul – all the best 😀

  • Gary Birch

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Good looking place mate.

    Wish you all the luck in your new premises 😉

    Cheers

    Gary

  • Jill Marie Welsh

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Nice!
    I would have that messed up in about 2 days’ time.
    I am so envious of those with a clean uncluttered shop.
    Maybe some day when my kids move out I will, also.
    Love….Jill

  • Peter Normington

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    All the best Paul
    Onwards and upwards!

    Peter

  • Neil Davey

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Looks great Paul, all the best.

    Neil

  • Harry Cleary

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Best of luck with it Paul.

  • Derek Heron

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    looking good paul
    way too tidy though

    Derek

  • Paul Humble

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Cheers everyone!

    Derek,

    You saw my last place and know how bad it was, I am sworn not to let this place get like that! lo!!

  • Lorraine Clinch

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I am so jealous! My unit is way too small now, it’s so full I can’t clean it! (That’s my excuse anyway). I’ve been looking for months for a new unit, trouble is I love my location, if only it were twice the size!

  • Dermot Howard

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Fair Play Paul,
    Best of luck with it.

  • Nicholas Gormley

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Best of luck Paul.

    Any tips for a new starter??lol

  • Paul Humble

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 5:33 pm
    quote Nicholas.Gormley:

    Best of luck Paul.

    Any tips for a new starter??lol

    Yes mate, always be willing to listen to criticism and dont underestimate just how hard this trade is.

  • Neil Speirs

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    Looks good Paul, hope it does well for u 😀

  • Richard Urquhart

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Paul it looks great about 3 times more room than my place !
    good luck with it mate
    Rich

  • Mark Jahn

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Looks great Paul. Very best of luck with it mate.

  • John Childs

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Nice one Paul.

    quote Jillbeans:

    I would have that messed up in about 2 days’ time.

    I can vouch for that. 😛

  • Nigel Hindley

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Looks great, good luck!

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Well I think it’s rubbish, nowhere near enough milk and not enough graphics on the walls :lol1: :lol1:

    Paul, well done and good luck with the move, pretty sure it won’t be long before your not only making enough to cover the extra money a week but far exceeding it.

  • Tracey Vaughan

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Well done it looks great 😀

  • Andrew Bennett

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Very exciting times indeed.
    You read Phils book from cover to cover by the looks of it 😀

  • Gill Harrison

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:46 pm
    quote Paul Humble:

    Cheers everyone!

    Derek,

    You saw my last place and know how bad it was, I am sworn not to let this place get like that! lo!!

    :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: Hummmmm I remember your last place Mr Humble 😉 😉 :lol1:

    It’s looking good……..well done

    Gill

  • Martin Cole

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Good Stuff Paul…onwards and upwards..

    (get that milk in a fridge) 😀

  • James Martin

    Member
    October 20, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    congratulations Paul!

    I havent even had one workshop yet. 😕

  • Karl Williams

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 12:38 am

    Well done mate. Hope all goes well for you. 😉

  • Paul Humble

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 8:39 am
    quote Gill Harrison:

    quote Paul Humble:

    Cheers everyone!

    Derek,

    You saw my last place and know how bad it was, I am sworn not to let this place get like that! lo!!

    :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: Hummmmm I remember your last place Mr Humble 😉 😉 :lol1:

    It’s looking good……..well done

    Gill

    You seen me when I was about to pack in Gill, id all but given up!

    As for the milk, when I first moved in there was a Milk Float parked out the back, it wasnt in the way and is hardly an eyesore. The owner knocked on the door and explained he had parked there for security as its a locked compound and if he could keep parking there then he would give me a bottle of milk everyday. Sounded great at first but now im overrun with milk!!

  • John Childs

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 8:47 am
    quote Paul Humble:

    im overrun with milk!!

    Mmmmmmmm….Rice pudding. 😀

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Paul, milkmen don’t just sell milk, tell him you want a bit of variety :lol1:

  • Hugh Potter

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    good for you, Paul.

    Hope it all goes well dude,
    Hugh

  • Neil Speirs

    Member
    October 21, 2009 at 12:47 pm
    quote Martin:

    Paul, milkmen don’t just sell milk, tell him you want a bit of variety :lol1:

    Yeah, up here in Glasgow u can get all sorts of "white stuff" from them 😉

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