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MissAdventure Fri 17-Apr-20 22:57:20

The lockdown has had consequences for businesses.

The local paper shop has folded, for one, whilst a bathroom fitter has stated that business has gone down the pan.

Any you've heard of?

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 23:03:15

The bookies said all bets on a successful year are off.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 23:04:05

The guttering business has seen its profits go down the drain.

Kalu Sun 19-Apr-20 23:04:47

Lurpak sales have plunged despite trying to butter up their customers with slashed prices. They just can’t seem to scrape by.

Kalu Sun 19-Apr-20 23:07:08

Ear Wax Kits are flying off the shelves as so many are waxing lyrical about this great product

Kalu Sun 19-Apr-20 23:08:41

Nail varnish is more popular than ever as many seem to be going for a more polished look.

Kalu Sun 19-Apr-20 23:12:55

Sales of Chiropody diy have seen quite a rise in sales as more obey the stay home rule as they toe the line to follow guidelines.

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 23:16:23

The plumber’s business has gone down the drain

And the bin men have been left on the scrap heap

Sorry these are really bad but I just can’t help myself!

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 23:24:28

Curtain manufacturers have been trying to stay open but have had to close.

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 23:28:56

Chestnut those curtain manufacturers need to pull themselves together

Juliet27 Mon 20-Apr-20 06:21:37

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Juliet27 Mon 20-Apr-20 06:22:36

Pilots are saying the sky’s no longer the limit

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 08:43:04

Snooker hall owner shopping in Tesco told to get to the end of the cue.

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 09:48:06

Horologists are running out of time to save their businesses and are watching their profits tick away .

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 09:51:24

It’s no surprise that the coal merchant’s business has gone up in smoke.

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 09:53:36

He deserves it after giving his staff the sack

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 10:04:53

It’s an uphill struggle for Sherpas to make a living at the moment, along with their ski instructor friends who report things are all going downhill for them .

Witzend Mon 20-Apr-20 10:08:08

Local hairdresser says her business is dy(e)ing.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 10:24:59

Bookshop owners are keeping up with the news but are struggling to read between the lines.

henetha Mon 20-Apr-20 10:34:54

Keep fit instructors are taking steps to warm up and stretch it out

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 11:51:28

Photographers are finding it hard to picture their future income. They have taken a snapshot of their current finances but cannot get the coming months into the frame.

moggie57 Mon 20-Apr-20 11:54:42

the doctor has lost his patience

moggie57 Mon 20-Apr-20 12:00:18

actually my late great aunt has got a note book full of these puns..1.when you deal with the green grocer mind youe peas and cues.2.if you take a job at a footwear shop you are more likely to get the boot.3. your under taker will take anybody.4.but your hairdresser will make cutting remarks. that will do for now .got a few more though..

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 13:53:30

Sales of archery equipment have gone down and the retailers say they will not meet their targets.

CherryCezzy Mon 20-Apr-20 13:57:40

The tables have turned on the DJ business.

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 14:21:47

The accountants are finding it hard to balance the books .