I decided to become a Stocktake UK franchisee as I wanted to have a job nearer to home, as I was working in London at the time wanted to have my own business. This was in August 1996.

Over the years my business had changed from being mainly small pubs and clubs, to Golf clubs and multi site operations alongside smaller sites. I like this mix as you are in a totally different business every day, which gives you variety. Since the pandemic clients are more focused on margins and information so the analysis of the business has become more important than ever. Being self employed is good for flexibility of time, but sometimes not so good if you take on too much work and end up working longer. Its a tricky balance because you never know what’s around the corner to effect your business.