RJB: My share buying days are over! Been at it since 2003 won a bit lost fair bit too. Right now, I am having to go through Debt Management as even my private Store in the main street is suffering. It's by no fault of mine; like in the US many people are probably going out of business due to Internet shopping (I trade on ebay too), also, consumer spending is not as good as the Politicians make out (in the UK) and it's Vacation season, so Main Street Foot-Fall is poor.
I have been in business for 25 years and done well, but the last 6 years or so has been gradually going down hill. I will probably never be able to afford to retire unless I sell my own property, so the idea of Debt management is consolidate the lot into a 5 years package and be debt free when I do retire. Fortunately, I have no family to support, only me so I don't get pestered for cash! My partner is also very kind and generous. She gives me lots of help with £'s (or $'s)but she gets paid back. I will make it up to her one day.
With regard to FLPC, it would be very sporting of the Directors to fill everyone in with any progress that's been made to date. Without any significant funding, a decent business plan or a willing lender if any such plan is in place...WITH A RETURN, they haven't a chance of continuing with ever mounting debt as there's no input.
AI
