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Ed Yardeni: 29th April 2009 at 8:44 am

The loquacious economist offers a dozen happy thoughts about the economy “while we are waiting to see how the swine flu pandemic plays out. Good news from the USA

Tim Atkinson Says: 8th March 2009 at 8:17 am

The County Property Auction holds 5 collective property auctions a year in Lincoln with property on sold from the Humber to the Wash. The last 5 auctions have been our most succesful ever. Unfortunately we received a complaint from a keen buyer at the February sale - there were too many people attending and he could not get a seat !

Fiona Toms Says: 3rd March 2009 at 7:33 pm

I was made redundant from the world’s largest bank in November, and spent a couple of months thinking about not only what I did want to do next, but as importantly, what I didn’t want! Now, 3 months on, I have my own consultancy business and have found myself in demand from a number of organisations - the shop is definitely open for business!

Steve Walsh Says: 18th February 2009 at 1:59 pm

Whilst most people I talk to seem to be in the depts of depression and all seem to becoming merchants of doom and despondency, our story seems to be bucking the trend!! The recession has been great for us at Eze-talk, we are taking on 100 new business customers and over 500 residential customers per WEEK, as we are able to save businesses around 50% on their line rental plus super low call rates. With residential customers we offer low cost packages and to all customers 8mb to 24mb Broadband from just £6.99 per month. So when discussing the current UK bleak situation, I also feel guilty that we are certainly benefiting from the present gloom.

Caspar Craven Says: 15th February 2009 at 3:53 pm

Feb 09 - Trovus in the last 3 months have increase the number of companies using our software by a factor of 3 from 100 to 400 companies using it. The message I take is that if you are providing a product or service that genuinely helps to add value, it doesnt matter what the economy is doing.

Robert Weeks Says: 15th February 2009 at 9:42 am

Just launched our new business to help showcase excellence in freelance recruitment and provide world class resources for freelancers and recruitment agents alike

Walter Denny Says: 13th February 2009 at 4:55 pm

It’s great to see a bit of the Blitz spirit from one of our clients. Despite the downturn, recession or whatever you want to call it, Strutt & Parker, estate agents (a sector that’s been hit particularly hard) are not taking things lying down. Oh no! We’ve been producing a whole raft of recession-fighting ads for them. Good fun too.

Steve Mersereau Says: 13 February 2009 1:10 pm

Red Ink Creative continues to win new business in the incredibly competitive web services market. We’ve got two exciting new products in development and already have several expresssions of interest.

News Article

A great piece of GOOD NEWS spotted in The Telegraph yesterday - Claire Robertson the manager of a Woolworth’s store in Dorchester for 18 years lost her job when the company went into administration. Claire had been running the store very successfully and knew the future potential so has rebranded the store to reopen as Wellworths, and recruited 22 members of the previous staff. Read the full story: Here

Will Critchlow Says: 11 February 2009 8:51 am

January 2009: Distilled went from first contact to first paid work with Fortune 500 company in 2 hours and helped them through a developing online crisis. :)

Roy Seaman Says: 10 February 2009 3:54 pm

Dear Richard This week we can report that there is an ever growing number of organisations as well as individuals looking to either Franchise their business or own a Franchise. We have just participated in The Franchise Show and had over 50 companies talk very seriously to us about alternative marketing strategies, and Franchise Development is very high on their list. Simultaneously we were inundated with people looking to own and operate a Franchise rather than moan and grown about the fact that they have just been or will soon be made redundant.

There is always one sector that does very well in times like these and Franchising is likely to become the safest route for both the new Franchisor as well as new Franchise Owners to succeed. Kindest regards

John Gilmartin Says: February 9th, 2009 at 6:32 am

After seeing your comments and sending out 30 Positive Messages, I received 8 calls from people that it was nice to see that the world had not ended and that there was still someone open for business. I have 8 meetings.

John Charles Says: February 6th, 2009 at 9:01 am

Won major supply chains in UK and overseas including Trinidad, Australia and South Africa for Street Lighting Controls, all made in Birmingham

John Charles Says: February 6th, 2009 at 8:58 am

Won major supply chains throughout the UK and in addition to Trinidad, Australia and South Africa for Electronic Street Lighting Controls, all manufactured in Birmingham UK

Jason C. Allen Says: February 5th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

Greeting from the States: A good friend of mine, (and Brother-in-Law of Richard Denny) Jack Saunders told me about the Your Thought For the Day messages and on October 16th, 2008, I started receiving them. What a fantastic way to begin each day! I would like to share some good news with you; we had our second best year ever in 2008 and we are developing relationships, which will yield new and exciting opportunities. Thank you for these wonderful messages; I have referred many to your site. EXPECT the best!

Stuart James Says: February 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Computerworld Business Solutions, based in Birmingham (www.cbs.cc) have secured a £70,000 outsourced I.T. Support Services Contract to Birmingham’s leading providers of commercial training.

Jim Reid Says: February 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

Good News from the Motor Trade We are about to move into a new purpose built sales complex, which will increase our stock to over 80 vehicles from 60. More sales, more profit , more happy customer. Come on!!!!!!!!

Martin Dempster Says: February 5th, 2009 at 10:40 am

I represent the Warwick HRI Conference Centre near Stratford & our turnover has doubled over the last 12 months by hard work & offering the client what they want & delivering !

Manuel Says: February 5th, 2009 at 4:29 am

Great year in sales for me. Vacations in Mayan Resorts Mexico, is only getting bigger and better, I think are anxious to secure at least one good vacation a year.

Manuel Says: February 5th, 2009 at 4:28 am

Great year for me. Timeshare in Mayan Resorts Mexico, is only getting bigger and better, I think people are anxious to secure at least one good vacation a year.

Dr Blockbuster Says: February 4th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

Good News indeeeeeeeeeed! Dr Blockbuster (aka Vince) has commenced @GoBuyBritish on Twitter and Go Buy British Group on Facebook to pump Good News too! Great minds … :wink:

Ian " Winny" Richardson Says: February 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

2 new staff starting next week, £100k of new business won, 3 more staff needed.. bring it on!

David Turner Says: February 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

School Improvement Associates was started in September 2008. We have sold over £30,000 worth of products, advice and services in the months October-April 2008-2009 on just 8 days per month and we intend to sell more!

Dr. Rushdi Kashou Says: February 4th, 2009 at 5:21 pm

Al-Dar Institute for Training & Education (Kuwait) has signed a Partnership Agreement with Cambridge Regional College (UK) to run courses and Diplomas in Kuwait & UK. Thank You

Erik Henau Says: February 4th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

We launched an OTC product for vaginal infections (Balance Activ), supported with TV in January. The Trade reports unprecedented uplift. Check website for incredible consumer feedback.

James Crawford Says: February 4th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Great News! On 2nd of March we will be launching another 16,000 products to become the true one-stop-shop for display equipment and facilities management!

Mark Pawson, Regional Account Manager Says:

Richard, Please find below contribution from Abacus Lighting Ltd. “Abacus Lighting has recently won two major lighting contracts to floodlight Lords and The Oval cricket grounds totalling £4m, enabling 20/20 matches to take place. Best regards

Richard J.N. Sands MA MSc CEnv MIEEM Says:

Although are clients are supposedly badly affected by crunched credit, our turnover has grown 50% this financial year and we are taking on more staff. Regards

Martin Fisher Says:

Can i have 26 including a figure??? Thanks! Clifford Solutions Ltd (conference creation) are delighted to have secured 6 conferences in the first half of 2009 - potentially making this their best half year ever. Regards

John Knapp, Cornerstones Consultancy Says:

Retired from my Job last February aged 60, set up a consultancy with a realistic revenue target. With two months to go I have tripled that target.