Good Luck Everyone

hey everyone, well its Monday the 9th and the last day of the "if we can you can" challenge and i just wanted to say a big good luck to all the finalists and no doubt we will all bump into each other soon!

Its been a busy few weeks with all the Blogging, newspapers taking photos, black tie dinners and meeting new people, i can honestly say i will be gutted if i dont win but on the other hand i can't believe i made it this far.

i have a new staff member starting next monday to run the office side of things which will take some work off me, so im looking foreward to that!

Well at least the sun is shining so im off down to the beach with the dog and surf is forecast mid week so not much to complain about really,

ill speak to you all on Thursday when the winners are announced, catch ya later, nat

Rain Rain go away!

Well its been about a week since i last blogged! I have been really busy since the bank holiday weekend, not really stood still, i havn't even had time to surf! but im not complaining ya can never be too busy especially when your a new start up.

I have just taken over a large portfolio of 22 properties off one Landlord, but its a bit of a mess all the tenants are on housing benefit and in arrears for one reason or another so i have been in touch with the housing benefit & homeless prevention department for the last two weeks trying to get it all sorted while the Landlord is breathing down my neck telling me he wants his money or them evicting but its not their fault.

To top it all off its pouring down and the gutter above my office is broken so all the water is landing on my office and leaking through the windows, so im having a battle mopping it up as im typing this but im quickly running out of dry towels.

What i have found out in the last five months of been open is that just when ya think everything is going smoothly and ya out of the woods, something pops up for ya to deal with, but thats half the fun...being challenged!

Not long untill the results are in so get texting. If you want to vote for me text "challenge nathan robinson" to 07624803199 !

speak soon, nat

Day Tripping

Hello everyone, just thought i would catch up with everyone and tell you all about the day trip to "Progressive - Entrepreneurs' Forum 5th Anniversary Business Conference" at the Hilton hotel in Gateshead. I was a little bit apprehensive about the event as i didnt know what to expect and the thought of being around so many great Entrepreneurs was quite a scarey thought, but everybody was so friendly and interested in what i had to say i soon felt at ease.

The highlight of the day for me was listening to Harvey Goldsmith and his story of how he got to be where he is today and about the famous people he has met along the way. Then there was Elle Macpherson not only is she very attractive, but she also had a great story about taking a leap of faith and setting out to the other side of the world with $500 in her pocket...now look at her!

I ended up Blagging a free room off Steven Bell which im very greatful for so i stayed the night....just as well seen as though the wine was flowing at the Black Tie dinner. Spent the whole of friday nursing a bad head.

Just wish i had the Morgan or Ford GT that was parked outside the event to drive home in! Catch Ya's all soon! Nat

Wednesday 21/05/2008

Hello again, its just after 9am on wednesday morning,

Just thought i woiuld post a quick blog to say good luck to all the fellow finalists, and that im looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it at the Hilton tomorrow.

I have a few hours free this afternoon so im off into town to get an outfit for the event...very last minute i know...im usually at the beach wearing shorts and flip flops so im a little bit nervous about formal events!

There is surf at the beach today too so hopefully after work i will get in for a few hours but i need an early night for the drive to gateshead in the morning!

speak to you all soon! nat

ERM!

Just been looking at the video clips...i didn't realise i said "Erm?" so much! Guess i dont have a career in television! erm!

Monday Morning, 19/05/2008

Well its the monday after the Challenge finalist's were announced and im feeling slightly nervous about the whole thing, not quite sure what is going to happen next.
The finalist's have been invited to a conference in gateshead this thursday where there will be guest speakers from the business world and is an all day event, im not quite sure what to expect as im still awaiting the details but im excited anyway!.

I came into the office early this morning 8am, to refresh my memory on what was happening before the phones started to ring! I often find myself starting early and finishing late to tie up loose ends....but its worth it because when i need a morning or afternoon away i know that i can catch up when convienient! This is one one the major benefits of being self employed.

Well, the phones have started to ring which is a good thing obviously! so im going to have to get motivated and call a few people, i have a good diary today a few well spaced appointments and a couple of call backs....its just a shame the sun isn't shining! Nat

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