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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 11:41 Quote

I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 11:42 Quote

i heard on the forecast that we're not going to get much down here in London, not for the time being anyway....although i stopped believing the weather forecasts after they got it wrong so many times!

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 11:44 Quote
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I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

It will not have any affect on my business other than maybe the heating bill will go up

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 11:45 Quote

Snow = lots of claims

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:04 Quote

Because we all use VoIP we can all work from home, but it does affect meetings and new customer face to face gatherings.

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:07 Quote

It may affect 4N meetings especially as the venue used by Redditch is down country lanes which tend not to get gritted although I do now carry a snow shovel in the car..just need to add the rest of my winter emergencies to the car such as a warm fleecy blanket and a supply of Mars Bars.

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:17 Quote
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I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

sure you will agree Nick during snow time its always advisable to have an answering service - so if you can't make it into work - at least the calls won't go unanswered - traffic levels during snow drops last few years have gone through roof

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:21 Quote
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I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

sure you will agree Nick during snow time its always advisable to have an answering service - so if you can't make it into work - at least the calls won't go unanswered - traffic levels during snow drops last few years have gone through roof

I would agree James :(

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:28 Quote
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I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

Already here, from my window I can see Ben Vorlich and Ben Chonzie two of the most southern munros and they are in sparkling white. I can feel a trip with the deerhound up one of them this weekend coming on.


As much as I love the snow I am hoping it is not as bad as last year, very bad for business.

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 12:55 Quote

Peter - what a great view ! !

Here in Fife we are normally either all or nothing - and we usually don't get snow when it is forecast and then do get when it isn't. Typical!!

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 13:03 Quote

It's 85deg here in Chorley, just off to pop a little more factor 4 on

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 13:11 Quote
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I have just received my Fedex daily report and see that heavy snow in Aberdeen and Yorkshire areas are affecting deliveries.

We in Central Scotland are having snow forecast tonight, the gritter lorries are out!

Every year we get snow and it's almost as if there's nothing else to talk about, certainly not much in the way of normal business in the first few days.

How will the snow affect you in business (if at all)?

Already here, from my window I can see Ben Vorlich and Ben Chonzie two of the most southern munros and they are in sparkling white. I can feel a trip with the deerhound up one of them this weekend coming on.


As much as I love the snow I am hoping it is not as bad as last year, very bad for business.

I look out at Ben Ledi, it's had snow for a few weeks now.

How is it very bad for your business?

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 13:22 Quote

Not good for us as it means we'll need to reschedule training activities - even though the conditions are probably great for training! But here are some good tips to help you if you do need to go out in your car:

BE PREPARED - a few tips on how to stay safe this Winter during freezing temperatures:

Only travel when absolutely necessary
Allow more time for your journey
Listen to local and national radio for travel and weather information
Slow down and leave increased space between you and the vehicle in front
Be prepared when travelling. Keep the following in the car:

  • Ice scraper
  • De-icer
  • Torch
  • Warm clothes
  • Blanket
  • Spade
  • Food & drink
  • High visibility jacket
  • First Aid Kit

Check:

  • Your tyres are at the correct pressures.
  • Your vehicle lights are clean and working.
  • Your wiper blades are effective.
  • Your battery is in good condition and fully charged.
  • Your vehicle anti-freeze is the right concentration (your garage can do this for you).
  • Your windows and mirrors are clear of ice or condensation.

Hope this is useful.

Jo

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Posted: 24th Nov 2010 - 13:24 Quote

Our Accountancy practicecan keep going..we only have to walk a mile to work --unless the schools close then one of us has to stay home to look after the little darlings.

Just hoping it doesn't come down at the weekend as I've got 3 Xmas fairs to do, so that WILL affect my income!

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