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  1. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    My father doesn't have anything for him to do however by offering to pay his wages whilst he continues to work for me is helping my stress level. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  2. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

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    Update: after speaking to my Father today he told me that he was prepared to pay my brothers wages so he wouldn't be out of a job. He's concerned that hearing he had no job would set him back months In terms of anxiety issues etc. My father isn't short of money, he's a paper millionaire so...
  3. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

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    A letter yesterday from HMRC regarding a final warning for outstanding Corporation Tax has served as a timely reminder of the gravity of the situation. I'm giving my brother his one week notice tomorrow AND one other employee. Four down to two. It's not ideal but for starters of an evening i'll...
  4. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

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    I completely agree. Out of the 3 employees my brother contributes the least to the business. He shows zero initiative and to be honest is constantly looking at videos on his phone. When i pull him up he says he's answered all the customer service enquiries and is waiting for more. He wouldn't...
  5. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    He didn't like the packing job even though I told him it was the least stressful job in the business. He wanted to do customer services so I moved him there. He moans about customers now. It's just the way he is. If I buy a new product he'll find fault with it. Glass always half empty instead...
  6. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    As a physical product selling business like what you also run we have 1 packer, 1 customer service (my bro) one merchandiser who lists products on Website, eBay and Amazon etc and then me who I buy all new products and source new models for things we sell. Without my brother, the merchandiser...
  7. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    I think a lot of people are missing my point. I'm sorry if it came across as if I was asking advice on firing my brother - I wasn't. I wrote the post for people who are still unsure as to how hard it can be in business especially if you employ family and things aren't going to well. My...
  8. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    Yes totally agree. Yes I'm in ecommerce selling power products online. It's a cash intensive business unfortunately. Always need more money to replenish and increase product lines. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  9. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    Yes you're right it would be better if i could let 2 people go but my business can't function with only 2 people unfortunately. The fact that my business is in it's current position is not his fault. He does our customer services for website, Ebay and Amazon. By his nature he's anxious and...
  10. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    To be honest this is the first time he's stayed off work today due to his issues. However out of the 3 staff I have he is the easiest replaced. It's hard working with someone who's on a constant downer. Takes it toll. As you said quite rightly said long term it will be beneficial to the both of...
  11. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    It doesn't matter. What matters is that I can't afford to pay him. Thats the reason I'm I've got to let him go. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  12. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    The main issue I've decided to let him go is that I need to cut outgoings down as quickly as possible. The problem with making it look like I'm doing him a favour which long term I probably maybe is that then he will want me to keep him on until he finds another job whereas i need him off the...
  13. Paul David

    I've got to fire my brother.

    HOT! MINDSET 
    I was going to go into detail about this but the long and short of it is i have 4 staff members including myself and i've got a cash flow problem and some serious debt issues with my business. Currently i've got £55,000 worth of stock, a £50,000 overdraft which im £45,000 into and i've got a...
  14. Paul David

    24 Years old: QUIT six-figure Job, Launched two Businesses, Over $25M+ Sales

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    Just read every post in this thread. Congratulations on your success and thanks for sharing it. I have a question, in your niche do you have any competitors selling the same products on eBay and Amazon at cheaper prices than your website? I suppose the key to getting your products in front...
  15. Paul David

    How do I check how often a product is sold on Amazon?

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    Yes of course. Send me your email address via private message and I'll send it you. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  16. Paul David

    How do I check how often a product is sold on Amazon?

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    If you send me your email address via message I'll send it to you for free. I've received a lot of valuable information and advice from this forum and im happy to give back in anyway I can. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  17. Paul David

    How do I check how often a product is sold on Amazon?

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    One method which isn't 100% accurate is to add a product to the basket change the qty to 999 and then it will tell how many is Available. For example 567. Do it 24 hours later or two days later etc and repeat. If the qty is now 500 you know They've sold 67. Only works with products that have...
  18. Paul David

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    HI Walter Thanks for your reply. I have messaged you with their name. They didn't know I was about to do a shipment, they had sent me an email last month asking me to consider them for future orders. Thanks Paul Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
  19. Paul David

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Hi Walter I've received an email from a freight forwarder based in China who's offered me a cheaper price for my current shipment although its going to take slightly longer (6 days instead of 3). How do i make sure that the company is legitimate? After all i received was an email from them and...
  20. Paul David

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)

    GOLD! 
    Do you have a set strategy for sourcing products? I sell in the power products niche and find myself waking up and looking for new laptop charger models then I'll venture onto power tool batteries, camera chargers etc with no set routine. I think it would be easier if I set up a specific...

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