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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 Mon 20-Apr-20 15:01:34

Even television retailers are finding it hard to get a clear picture.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:04:11

Makers of mirrors are saying their hard work is not being reflected in their profits.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:18:47

Even roofers cannot weather the storm.

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 15:25:55

The landscape gardener said no stone will be left unturned to get us out of this mess.

Grannynannywanny Mon 20-Apr-20 15:28:36

The manager of Timpsons demanded to be recognised as a key worker

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 15:43:12

Tennis racket makers are feeling strung out and feel they have no chance of winning.

MissAdventure Mon 20-Apr-20 16:00:51

Postal workers are ensuring everyone is getting mail delivered.

They're really pushing the envelope.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 16:28:31

Boxing glove manufacturers are putting up a good fight.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 16:38:07

Theatres are putting up a poor performance and cinemas all feel the lights are dimming.

Chestnut Mon 20-Apr-20 18:13:44

Museums say they will soon be extinct like many of their exhibits.

I must stop this, but I can't!

MissAdventure Mon 20-Apr-20 18:21:44

Unable to source wheels for their barrows, gardeners claim it's becoming a drag.

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:34:45

The Cooper had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find some orders. .

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:35:58

The gymnast bent over backwards to keep her business going .

NotAGran55 Mon 20-Apr-20 19:51:44

Luckily the milkman has a lot of bottle and is keeping his business afloat .

katie1 Mon 20-Apr-20 20:13:12

The firework manufacturer said his profits have gone up in smoke

Blinko Mon 20-Apr-20 20:15:19

The local boulangerie is now toast...

Blinko Mon 20-Apr-20 20:21:20

The local farmer's disgruntled 'cos his pig's not bringing home the bacon.

CherryCezzy Tue 21-Apr-20 16:44:15

The grave digger's profits are dead and buried.

Astronomy funding has taken a big bang.

Architects of high rise buildings are saying their bills are sky high and they are just about scraping by.

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 17:44:57

Makers of sofas and armchairs say they've had the stuffing knocked out of them and they'll just have to sit it out.

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 17:54:08

Dress shops are wearing it well, but say that making a profit seems to have gone out of fashion

CherryCezzy Tue 21-Apr-20 18:39:45

You're enjoying this thread Chestnut and have been on a roll all along. Loving these! ?

Turkey farmers are telling me that this is really knocking the stuffing out of their businesses.

Puppeteers have had to pull some strings to survive.

Pullover manufacturers are sweating it out.

Mechanical engineers, on the other hand, have got into gear and things are moving again for them.

katie1 Tue 21-Apr-20 19:06:35

Champagne makers have had the fizz taken out of their profits

Grannynannywanny Tue 21-Apr-20 19:29:58

The milliner said let’s take our hats off to the NHS

May7 Tue 21-Apr-20 22:54:23

The VCR store manager states he wants it all put on record

Chestnut Tue 21-Apr-20 23:19:38

Battery sales have gone a bit flat. Manufacturers are hoping to recharge their business when things are back to normal.