A British Entrepreneur in America

The new site will feature all of the websites I am associated with as well of course, as the businesses.  We have a lot going on at Franklin-Spirko and have just expanded the team with developers and sales staff, targeting local and national business as well as our own ideas and initiatives.  Our Martial Arts DVD, featuring Val Riazanov and yours truly as the victim, is still selling well and we are about to release two more, this time covering Russian health and fitness.  

I got in trouble from my Mother yesterday, for not commenting on the Calzaghe-Hopkins fight, which of course Joe won on a split decision - a great year for Wales with this and the Rugby Grand Slam.  I would rather face Joe Calzaghe and Hopkins in the same ring, than the wrath of my Mother any day!

On a more serious note, we are about to face very tough economic times around the globe, as the credit contraction finally takes it's toll.  We've been living on borrowed time as far as this is concerned, for a long time now and the real story is about to unfold.  For business people out there, this is where your real skills are created and tested, as surviving in a rough sea is one of the hallmarks of any successful entrepreneur.  For me, it will be the third recession I have experienced, so it is not uncharted territory, but without doubt, it is going to claim many business casualties.  Remember though, you learn very little when times are good!

~Neil