JOB LOSSES Due To BUDGET | Ashville Weekly ep213

[@keenandersen6603]

Hello Daniel. I have the deepest respect and admiration that you not only are sharing the good and easy days, but you also are sharing the challenging and more difficult days and decisions you have to make. Life isn't always a dance on roses, that's the reality, it's always the best to say the truth, that's my personal opinion 😊😊😊

[@thisisashville]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👊❤️🙏

[@keenandersen6603]

@@thisisashville You're welcome 😊😊😊

[@SherG2774]

I am praying for Ashville’s elevated success in 2025! There is plenty of room at the table for every good construction firm to eat! May God continue to flood you with wisdom, power, strength and resources Daniel🙏🏽 Through many toils and snares, you WILL overcome!!!

[@thisisashville]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@stevecoats1913]

Daniel. One of the reasons I enjoying watching these videos for almost 2 years is that you and your team bring a perspective about life as a business owner and what businesses go through on a daily bases. I am not a business owner but your opinions and decisions that you have made I believe bring value to anyone who watches these videos. Do not apologize about explaining the situation that Ashville is going through. I personally going through a tough situation after being laid off from my job after company I worked for has hired contract workers to take over the work I was doing. This is the second time that has happened to me but this time but I am finding it more difficult looking for a new job since I am now over 60 years old. It inspires me to continue to look for a job when I see you and Ashville work through these difficult times. Thanks

[@thisisashville]

Thank you for your comment and for watching and we all hope that your situation gets better for you. 👊

[@MsEast8]

Irrespective of the subject matter in these videos, we still enjoy it. You have to know it's you and the team that we like seeing.

[@thisisashville]

🙏❤️

[@robertwalsh1724]

Thanks!

[@lash66]

As a company director we are experiencing a very difficult period , we've been through difficult times before and hopefully will come through this current period ,good luck keep your positivity.

[@4ickyy]

Man the business owners here who show positivity my heart goes out to all of u that confide like that instead of showing bitterness like I've seen with some. Inspiring

[@BenjaminWesson-p2m]

I genuinely love the transparency in all of these videos, never trying to hide negative things happening within the Buisness. Always finding solutions to problems, and most of all caring for your staff in the best way possible! I’m a small business owner and your channel really helps give a good outlook on business and finance matters in all aspects! FAIR PLAY TO YOU! Keep em coming please

[@thisisashville]

👊❤️🙏

[@joggingmixlondon6895]

Morning Daniel, All. We all want you to succeed, in all endeavours, we admire you, your work and all at Ashville. Love the outtakes. Daniel, Everyone, Have a great rest of the day and the approaching week. Take Care🤗❤️

[@thisisashville]

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[@brass086]

Ashville weekly is as much a part of my week as the weekend or getting up to Go to work. It's Sunday, I'm watching weekly😂.

[@thisisashville]

😎👊🙏❤️

[@markstobbart9530]

Hello, I have been in business for 30 years, went through 2 bad recessions, I take my hat off to you, I love your positivity, love how you are always trying to prepare and eliminate possible future problems, I think you are on another level with forward thinking and true entrenpener, you are mad as a hatter in a nice way, i know you will overcome the recent setbacks, the new yard must be costing an absoulute fortune but you want it done asap, as is the maintainence of all your plant, You are 20 years younger than me and have probably achieved more than i have, In my experience I have only had only had 3 things what could of and did end my businesses, Invoice Discounting (Factoring) Bad debt and not keeping tabs on my expenditure, Its a massive balancing act, But i'm sure you will find a way out , I love watching your videos and know you will turn it all around and come out the other end victorious

[@TRUCKTECHUK]

I know how you feel buddy. You can hear it in your voice, I feel the same. Customers.....issues..... 18-hour days....it just sucks the life out of you. Then you have to put it all on camera for the world to see! I've a lot of respect for you buddy! Keep going 👌😎

[@Cambridgeshire-m1x]

What ever is going on causing you stress that you can't talk about always remember you got loads of people out there that appreciate what you do and have done for them especially us viewers you are a top bloke Dan and we've all got your back 👍

[@NZHazard]

One thing your volumetric concrete mixers have over the Ready Mix Concrete, is they are not restricted by travel distance or time before the concrete starts to set, so i would consider it more of an advantage as the ready mixers tend to need to get to locations and dump before concrete goes off. Having worked as an inspecting engineer for an engineering firm, one job was almost comprised due to the truck getting stuck in traffic, as it was travelling for an extended period. Where there is struggle, there is opportunity and I'm sure you will overcome your own struggles, in time.

[@neilcrawford8303]

Terminating HS2 at Old Oak Common was insane. All the time, materials, and money invested in the corridor and all the property and land purchases, demolition, enablement works etc was waisted. Old Oak Common would have required a redesign. Any time advantage would be lost with the passenger interchange at OOC. In the end, with the additional works to fudge this, you end up with a poor compromise that makes very little savings over completing the project as originally planned. It's a similar story in Manchester. £85m on a new chord between Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations, then the next phase to increase capacity along the Castlefield corridor and Piccadilly's through platforms (13 & 14) was cancelled. Net result is the Ordsall Chord is now a white elephant as there isn't the route capacity for it to be used as intended. Just one train per hour uses it. It should have been at least four per hour. The trouble is we have career politicians who have never worked in the real world.

[@TheTorkerman]

No government EVER has been able to consistently make sense. They are all complete numpties! Professional politicians they came straight from university and have never had a real job or any real responsibilities. Pathetic. World wide.

[@markmawson1]

Daniel the edge on your Welderfabber bucket needs turning, your now further back than the attachment plate on the corners 30:12

[@lawrencejob]

HS2 is objectively a good idea. I’m glad you’re taking the budget as a whole with the good and the bad because it’s easy to get caught up in small details these days and feel frustrated

[@AchilleusSec]

Thanks for the latest edition, always good to see it’s not just me that’s in the lonely washing machine of life while running a business. Your thoughts and opinions are great to hear as like you I watched the budget and let’s say the cost will be high and make life tougher, but 100% agree it’s good to speak and share with other business. Good luck with whatever the challenges are, look after you though and wish you all the best my friend! 🙏👍

[@pvp64]

No apology necessary, we enjoy the real Daniel.

[@thisisashville]

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[@daveharrisonjnr]

Morning all I can’t be the only person who is looking forward to seeing the complete refurbishment project! I hope you have a great week ❤👊🏾

[@dg2908]

It would be great to see it when finished, although the extent to which we can will have to be agreed with the client. Many building channels never show they end result because it what you see during a project gets more and more personal

[@HMSDaring1]

HS2 is proof of how short sighted the UK goverments and population are. No one, NO ONE, recalls the issues, delays and complaints for the Elizabeth Line or HS1 - those lines work fantastically and are absolutely vital for the UK. HS2 is just as vital, if not moreso because there's a lot of stagnant potential up north, especially Leeds and Manchester. I am convinced that once it's constructed no one will remember the issues of overspend or rehoming of badgers, they'll only think this is the standard that all train lines must now follow. The debate shouldn't be about whether we should build HS2, the debate should be when is HS3 and HS4 coming

[@je8277]

Except it goes to the midlands, not the north? That’s the short sight of it. That and privatisation

[@georgegently3026]

And return fares you need a second mortgage for. It's ok for those with money. Again.

[@highlight9014]

isn't it only going as far as Birmingham now?

[@HMSDaring1]

@@highlight9014 I live in a world where I refuse to believe that a government would actually commit to building high speed rail from London to Birmingham only. It’s a delusional world yes, entirely detached from reality but I cannot fathom how a government can genuinely go ahead and starve the economy and industry of such an important improvement. I think it’s inevitable that the line gets at least built to Manchester

[@bjw509]

The reason no one kicked off at the Elizabeth line is because it was run under tfl, so fares are fair. How much is a ticket from Brum to London going to cost you? The cost of a ticket will judge hs2 a success or a failure.

[@StefanD67]

A lot of time spent around the cement silo. PLEASE jet wash the thing. It hurts peoples eyes in its current state ❤

[@Chris-ue2cr]

Ashville Weekly make my Sunday. Hoping your able to over come the challenges ahead, because if Ashville cant no one can.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you Daniel, you are a true inspiration to so many. What ever challenge you are facing, we all wish you the very best 😊

[@Fast_car1000]

I don’t think of it as negative talk but truthfully talk keeping it real with audience. And that I respect more than fake happy talk. 👊🏾

[@HJW018]

21:50 I lost it with MOD, "Oh the handbrakes come off, it's rolling down the hill." 😂🤣😂🤣

[@GenaF]

Sometimes he cracks me up, does Michael O'D

[@thisisashville]

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[@spoarp1]

I know you’ve not got your wheel wash set up in the new yard, and that your team are busy in and out of building sites all week, but you should get someone to clean the outside of the lorries each week. The sign writing on the sides is your mobile advertising, it’s your brand, it’s something you should be proud of. But if you don’t care about the brand enough to clean the lorries (and the cement hopper for that matter) then people will assume that of the work too. Same goes for things like the jersey barriers, you painted the weighbridge and then stopped.

[@ianbutherway]

Its definitely not boring. Having been in business within construction, we have been there many times over the past 50 years. The sun eventually does come out!

[@kofijeffers1723]

Hey Daniel these are the weeks that you will learn from these are the weeks your team will build character and trust you as a leader you have just moved into a new yard and dealing with hard times now and we all stand by you and looking forward to the great times because when it’s comes it’s going to be a glorious moment 🎉🎉🎉

[@robertperrin9316]

Dan you give an insight to every aspect of the day to day running of your business…. Good bad or indifferent…. No need to apologise…. Keep up the good work

[@kelvyndoyle9339]

Daniel, you’ve built a fantastic business and I’ve no doubt you’ll get through these hards time. Good times don’t last and either do bad. Loving see the high and lows as a fellow business owner as it’s good to know your not alone. My business was in the shits in 2021/2022 and 2023 was when I started to pull it back, for 2024 to be the best year in a business. Best of luck through these difficult times Ashville has a great captain for its ship 😁

[@jamesmawdsley7306]

The editor has done you dirty. When you were explaining that it's tough, a violin starts playing in the background 😂

[@SME_Ste]

Hi Danoiel, Sounds like you need to get a decent industrial spark to look at the control panel for your cement silo. If you've got issues with motors failing and fuses blowing, no designed very well at all mate. You control panel, everything inside it and the motor should be fine for a long long time without any need to make replacements.

[@paulmshanga3310]

Morning Ashville family, zambia 🇿🇲 is in the building 👷‍♂️ 💪🏼.

[@Pete-i5z]

Daniel ain't wrong. I'm a Construction Project Manager, I'm being contacted daily by tens of companies chasing work, offering discounts and better rates just to get work and keep their employees working.....hard out there at moment . Construction needs a boost.

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Famine, or feast, you guys had a feast while every other lower worker gets jack shit. Now you higher ups can experience that lack of existence.

[@uniquevideosUk]

​​​@@jaywalkercrew4446 Without a businesses, you cant employ ppl 🙈 these aren't big corporate that you're thinking of, so stop been ignorant, these are the kind of ppl we need more of! To employ more workers.

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

@@uniquevideosUk construction companys only employ there cliqe workforce. They all gossip worse than women, fuck that, I hope they all go to shit.

[@peninamoa946]

Brother, keep your head up. Remember what you're going through is for short term and not long term. Since I have watched you from the beginning, you have gone above and beyond and made things work out. I have complete faith in you brother

[@TheTorkerman]

Shoutout to the Ashville plumbing crew, the pipe work is always MINT! Quality stuff lads.

[@MrPathazel]

Hi Daniel,huge respect to you and your company for being so open and honest about the hi’s and lows of running a business,being an avid watcher since around episode 8 I am in no way comparing my situation with you but the trauma I have gone through over the last couple of years have really taken their toll on my health,mostly but not entirely business based the stress and worry have made me quite ill with breathing problems,anxiety and low immune system,you seem to have a great crew around you who clearly respect you and what you’re trying to achieve,just keep yourself well and don’t take everything on you own shoulders Much love mate

[@JohnG1988]

It's Ashville weekly time yay 🎉 here at 8am.

[@cleo-ke]

Its 11am in kenya

[@japakkomatti1]

Love to see that even tho you have people hired in sales to take care of selling your products and services, who are blamed in most businesses for lack of revenue, you are taking action and selling with them. Masterclass in leading, I would love to see more people act like you

[@chriskraszewski1776]

Try not to beat yourself up Daniel. Tough times for all businesses ATM. Love the outtakes 😂

[@TBAGAGIBBON]

Really pleasing to hear someone who owns a busniss give a measured take on the situation with the budget ratehr than reactionary

[@jamfjord]

This 💯 Our business has had a tough time like most others, but there are people and families struggling just as much or far more with day-to-day cost of living. Nobody putting a budget together has an easy job right now, whether it's the Chancellor, the FD or a household.

[@BenH2705]

VW diesel engines have been known to have DPF sensor failing. Fitted it myself as it’s right on top of the engine 5 min job

[@lukesmith4925]

Hi Daniel. I hope whatever has been bothering you gets sorted out soon. Life can be wild sometimes man. Chin up brother!

[@thisisashville]

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[@hoggmotorsport]

Awesome episode Daniel, nothing boring at all, its a true to life insight to you..and your business! On the subject of the VW Dpf..they can be cleaned, there are products that can be poured into them but a more effective way is for a specialist to reverse flush and clean them. Short journeys around the doors, start/stop do them no good, a good drive up the motorway gets them nice and hot, helps them re-gen. 👍

[@philipkimber6302]

Daniel. the reality is its been so tough for so long everyone should have understood that by now. But you more than compensate with positive news. Love the blog.

[@davidclarke9767]

Apparently bankruptcies have increased by 63% since this time last year. Businesses are moving out of the country and setting up abroad, most businesses can't put their prices up as things are difficult for their customers so were does the money come from to pay the extra cost of employing people. For some time some businesses I deal with have told me they would like to employ more people buy it just isn't worth the extra cost.

[@JK-nv2oz]

It’s not about taking extra people on anymore, it’s now about job losses to allow businesses to survive.

[@johnayates2139]

Keep up your head up and your enthusiasm for the business, make your team know how the budget will affects the your business. Night out with all your staff to strengthen teen spirit, it will soon be Xmas. Yes I’ve retired as a manager but I understand pressure comes from everywhere, but you have hide your emotions is hard job to do. Your KZbin channel is brilliant at showing everyone of your viewers all the ins outs and ups downs of your business.

[@StabStabStabStabby]

They increased capital gains and stamp duty because it's the hardest money to hide. They need to increase taxes and went after the easiest targets. While NI contributions aren't directly affecting workers, that cost will definitely be passed on to consumers with price hikes.

[@lukuspocock7088]

The dancing Daniel made me chuckle😂 keep positive Dan we’re all rooting for you🔥🔥

[@thisisashville]

😂👊

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

We appreciate you and your hard work!

[@MrBowjimgles]

Danial, one thing that sets Ashville out from the rest is it’s warts and all. It’s an honest representation of business. Yes the videos are entertaining but if that matter is causing you sleepless nights it must be serious so if you need to take some time to look after yourself and your metal health. Which is way more important than entertaining us.

[@DaveG7920]

I hope you can work through your current issues Daniel, don't worry about the videos, we love following along with you, but your business comes first. G Day from NZ

[@morph-]

Hs2 is doing what it was meant to do, it has got money moving around the country, thats how you get out of recessions, you build infrastructure. Its happened time and time again, and it works.

[@garryc8744]

I think you deserve your own television show, brilliant entertainment for what is essentially a grey industry!

[@benblackburn6774]

We gotta stay strong. Times are tough at the min. But only the strongest will push through 💪🏻

[@evansmiyanda7184]

Sunday morning, and am in bed watching Asheville weekly. Let's go!

[@leeloopy5850]

Daniel when in doubt drop one out. Hahaha better times are to come mate just remain focused and keep going. Im a truck driver in the Underlay business it's quiet here too (didn't help a certain company going into liquidation) love watching your vids every week may they continue.

[@daZzaMan]

Keep pushing through Daniel, remember you are the GOAT 🐐🐐 on a more serious note get your business development team to really build relationships with the potential customers. They need to be where the customers are and really build relationships. If it's taking them for a slap up lunch, games of golf, industry events, meet the buyer, dropping boxes of donuts off on sites or at thier HQ on a Friday. All these things work, I've worked as a buyer in the construction industry for 20 years. They really need to become a persistant pain in the ass to these customers, in the nicest and most professional way. You need to be visible and always around. It's relentless and tiring but trust me it works. When you have these customers on board they will be happy to work with you on price. Buying on price alone is a mugs game. Service, service, service. What makes you different? Having someone they can pick the phone up to and say, I need a favour, I need 'X' by 'Y' if you can help them out then you are golden. Good luck Daniel wishing you every success 🍀🍀

[@Balders74]

Hey big man Daniel, I have followed you from Episode 1 and will remain a loyal follower, I think I speak for many that watch to say it comes across like you certainly have the candle burning at both ends rather rapidly, I am not in construction myself but I feel your pain, I think there is alot going on behind the camera you cant legally say etc however your health and mental health MUST come first Daniel. I hope that whoever is causing you sleepless nights, anxiety etc gives you a bloody break. If in time you can share I think many of us loyal followers could actually help you and Ashville if we were to know. On a separate note , once your yard is fully how you want it say by end of 25/26 I think you will be in a happier environment to move forward and actually improve your life outside of KZbin. .

[@Mike_Hunt-k7c]

Hearing the English budget makes me realize how the U.S. and other nations have better tax incentives for businesses. Glad to hear that HS2 has the green light.

[@jamesarcher3087]

Hi Daniel love watching you your energy and passion is inspiring to others, You are like a breath of fresh air. It's a shame I didn't know you years ago I would have loved to work for you, unfortunately I am 69 year young Keep up the great work.

[@Darren-kc3uu]

love the comments love watching and reading views after. JET WASH WHEEL WASH is not worth doing if it's mud everywhere. unless it's at the front of yard. BUT no drains ect. BUT totally ur moved WASH CLEAN areas. cement silo might be all the crap on it. but why not use the blocks as you're storing them against the fence to protect it and neighbour. BUT SAD no train till next year now guess meeting is about your plans for yard and what and how it will happen. need help in yard just ask I'm very good with a bucket and spade. always on a beach learning.

[@frankboff8185]

Never watched your channel before, only watched because of the budget tag. Very interesting and informative I personally agree with most of the things you said, thanks for sharing.

[@tonymorin6308]

Chin up mate, things will get better & you seem like you're up for the challenge so keep it up & you'll come through this tough period on top!

[@JohnnyBaxter26]

9pm New Zealand club 🤝

[@BE_Fish_Tanks]

Oh no Daniel, you’re one of these “working people” the government are talking about. Although we can all do how much of a hard worker you are, and just about scrape by through these hard times. I hope they rethink this for everyone’s sake. Keep up the hard work and don’t let them get you down dude.

[@stephen7604]

He’s not a working person, he’s a rich businessman lmfao

[@BE_Fish_Tanks]

@ yeah, about that… last week he nearly couldn’t pay his staff and had to reach out to his clients so he could cover it

[@Kaii_679]

Daniel you are being transparent with the financial situation in the construction industry, but hopefully it will pick up in the future 2025!!! The construction industry needs geniun customer estimaters, and not the ones trying to undercut and then do half-hearted work and then affect everyone else's work. Tk 😊

[@GuyChapman]

Daniel, your humility is an example.

[@carlstevens4981]

But anyway, got attacked by a cow this morning, broken ribs and bruises, so I'm taking it easy and having a cuppa watching my Sunday morning ritual. Thank goodness for Ashville weekly

[@GenaF]

Broken ribs are awful. My ex husband broke mine back in 2008 when he shoved me with almighty force into the door frame. As my ribs broke and sounded like a xylophone, my sternum popped out and went back in again. I still suffer on a daily basis all of these years later and hope you make a much faster recovery. The hospital told me that ribs have to "mend on the move" so they didn't strap me up or anything.

[@carlstevens4981]

​@@GenaF thanks, I've broken them before, so I know you can't do anything for it, I'll be ok in a while, it's Judy the pain in my chest, right in the middle 😂

[@manganitembo8282]

As always we continue fighting the good fight 💪

[@adamjclarke2554]

Farmers have been raging riot over this, but it's important to remember that the new budget severely negatively affects businesses, not just farms, good luck Daniel.

[@JK-nv2oz]

It negatively affects everyone employed in the long term

[@jamesdunican1750]

Nice episode daniel You are a good person ☘️

[@2funny269]

another action packed episode of O'Donovan weekly!! 👍

[@minovictor]

Thank goodness was just about to eat breakfast in silence

[@johnpeplow3985]

I’m sure with you at the helm and also HS 2 gearing up things will soon look brighter.

[@Orkneyboom]

Looking forward to seeing HS2's positive impact on anything north of Birmingham... Yea, right...

[@stevenjones1009]

Looks 👀 like the edge could do with turning or replacing on the Ashville bucket that Baz Welderfabber repaired great video as usual 👍

[@ddaa7800]

Weather storm Dan you've got this 👌

[@iamwill_k]

Hey Daniel! Not sure if anyone else would want to see this (although generally never alone in ashville comments 😂). Could you do a video of each machines controls and how they operate. Slew / Drive / Raise tipper / PTO. I’ve used some small plant mini diggers but that’s always the funnest part finding what does what!

[@uiscebeatha9476]

Much support and love to you all!

[@jesstill7833]

Evening folks how are we all I hope all is good ,,I’m in Australia it’s 8::15 pm. And I’m watching my favourite show I enjoy my time watching Daniel stress out ,,no I don’t I like Big D he’s a cool fellow…..I hope you all work hard pay your taxes and love your Family cheers to you all ❤️❤️🙏🙏👍😀✝️

[@KeithBailey-j9o]

God Daniel how do you cope with all the things you have to do wow respect to you buddy

[@bigneil8888]

Good evening from New Zealand boys and girls

[@22k203902]

13:35 DO NOT use Teflon tape under the compression nut or on flare threads of brass compression fittings!! 🙈🙈🙈

[@jasonforrester6522]

Keeping it real as standard ! Massive respect

[@morfitts5732]

8A.M crew who's here

[@zwelethumkhonta]

10AM this side😂

[@evansmiyanda7184]

Definitely here

[@news2yourdoor94]

12AM Pacific time in the US. Working.

[@malcolmmardon3899]

I'm here working

[@cameroncumming8959]

Roll up

[@gbusrt6592]

thank you for the transparency, we not getting that from a bloated not fit for purpose gov who keep spending.

[@joumaseworld]

Morning Fam. One love From South Africa ..that time of the week..Breakfast , laptop & ☕....IAM Ashvilling

[@thatstory1092]

That is not to diminish anyone's bad times, because a bad time is a bad time for the individual. Hope things have improved for you.

[@MrJimheeren]

Well that and the fact that the new government has to rebuild a whole lot of schools all over the country. That seems like a pretty good job for smaller construction companies like Asheville

[@chrisbradshaw5713]

Had to wait all day for this due to being a work trip to Korea! Sunday is now complete.

[@thisisashville]

Thanks for watching and hope you have a safe trip 👊

[@dingla100]

I hope someone turns the edge on the welder fabber bucket ,ashville weekly rocks 💯

[@skwdenyer]

Daniel, given your love of trains, and your apparent love of travel, this might interest you. it seems that in the US, you are legally allowed to have your own private railroad car. It costs between $100k-200k but if you want to make it livable, it’ll cost up to $500k. I believe you can call up a special service to hook it up to any Amtrak rail and travel across the country, and that Amtrak charges $2 per mile (which puts UK track access charges into perspective). Apparently, the US even has a dedicated group of owners such as the railroad passenger car alliance (RPCA) and American association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) I don't know if this is all available to non-residents; if it is, you might have some fun holidays when times get a bit better :)

[@MrShidimaOne]

Hang in there Daniel! Things will get better!

[@truckerlee47]

Keltic must be loving the free advertising they get every week.

[@Stewie_Norfolk]

When's the jet wash arriving i know these are working lorry's maybe explains why not a lot of work people can't see the name on the nice expensive wrap on the lorry's

[@robw6143]

Think that was a pretty balanced and unbiased take in the budget, was good to hear

[@davidwindsor4632]

Don't know if the British government got the budget right. Sounds like more pain for businesses. Is the Volvo volumetric back on the Road with the motor. Sounds like you may need to diversify more. With the government changes. Keep at it Daniel. Hopefully next week. You get to share your burdens. 👍🇬🇧💪

[@M.SALAH11-e9e]

Daniel is Diamond D. ❤

[@hostcymbiant-drumandbassuk]

Most respect for you and your team. It is definitely hard out here. I'm a decorator by trade.