All coming together

Just one of those days when things go your way. Only last week Janey spotted that we'd been paying VAT on all our kids clothing, wetsuits etc.... the accountant is on the case and we've been told we can expect a hefty rebate! Sweet. About time - the tax system is totally at odds with small businesses. Give assistance to small businesses and the economy will recover much quicker. There were other bits of good news today, but not really for public consumption at this time!

Spending time on the bike has been healthy. Not just in a physical way, but a mental. Gives you time to step back and think. Myself and Janey have been on a personal journey (together - is there any other way) recently about where Surf's Up! is heading. We started Surf's Up! fifteen years ago to fulfill a lifestyle. This we achieved. But as the business grows, we've moved further away from this simple ideal. No complaints. However, we've discussed at length a new vision for Surf's Up! - we've done the big surf school thing. It came out of providing a good service.... the location and timing were also pretty key. Oh and some hard work. And this led us to become the largest surf school in the UK (some say the world!). This year we've added the shop and the new training facility. But still we feel that there's a better way to run Surf's Up! Our plan is gathering pace and the momentum will carry it through to the conclusive stage. It's change that keeps the fire burning bright.

Thought I'd walk like John Wayne today - shouldn't have worried. Been dancing around the beach like the other Wayne instead.. Wayne Sleep!