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Antelope

The miscreant and myself are frequenting my favourite Surbiton pub, the Antelope. Their selection of ales and ciders is superb.

A free pint was on offer with their loyalty card…free booze of quality…nice.

The Zambian came to lunch yesterday and we had a cold collation of chicken satay, salad and ham. The craic was good and we still had room for fruit salad and cheese.

Running a business is not easy for the sole trader. Staff are hard to please, and yet the success of the enterprise is dependent on them acquiring the skills and knowledge to create superior products and deliver good customer service.

The Zambian has had a couple of runins with difficult employees. It’s hard to know what works best for a harmonious team environment.

Money is not always the essential motivation. A sense of responsibility and a clear set of goals works for me.