Category Archives: money

Is Britain going back to work?

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Chris Barrow

I find myself working for the third consecutive weekend this month and it’s not making me happy. The first two weekends I worked on Sunday, preferring to run Park Run and spend time with Annie on the Saturday. As I … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes and customer service

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Chris Barrow

A guest post by Suzanne Stolberg Anyone who has heard Chris’s approach to not tolerating dental patients who are looking for the cheapest deal will be familiar with his fabulous script for not treating them. It’s a great business version … Continue reading →

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Where the money goes

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Chris Barrow

MPs have backed the renewal of the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons system, voting 472 to 117 in favour in Parliament. The vote approves the manufacture of four replacement submarines at a current estimated cost of £31bn.   Here’s how the … Continue reading →

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Anxiety

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Chris Barrow

I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough of alcohol, food, late nights and partying after an exceptional 10 days. After tonight’s slow-roast lamb and a glass of red I really do need a rest. I did manage to … Continue reading →

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The insidious disease called debt

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Chris Barrow

I’m a creature of obsessive habit. Returning home from a typical week of travel, I first empty my suitcase. Clothes and running gear into laundry basket. Toiletries back in the bathroom cabinet. Shoes in their rack. Suitcase behind the door … Continue reading →

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