I feel like we should start this with “My Way” by Sinatra. It is with a heavy heart that we are selling Betty. Our beloved 1981 Bedford CF250. She was bought by us in 2015 and Barny lovingly converted her from a campervan to the glorious red masterpiece she is today. In her time here she has been a Thomas the Tank Engine-level reliable and useful van. Even at 41 years old we have never had a serious breakdown and she passes the MOT like it’s a much easier one for an old vehicle. Which of course it is. Of course our glorous old dame is over 40 years old and therefore exempt from MOT and ..read more

When you have a bit of time to spare, doing your own payroll is a great way to save some cash, add an extra skill and take more control of your business. However it does mean dabbling in dark and mysterious Tax Stuff, which can be daunting. And boring. Luckily it’s mainly boring once you get the hang of it. Phew. Fun dodged. So here are the ins and outs of running payroll for you and all your employees. For those of you here for the first time: I run a monthly payroll for 2 full time employees and five or six casual staff, working in the street food industry. Although what with Coronav ..read more