Category Archives: Consumer rights

Independent retail: the personal touch and a bit of a natter

Posted on March 11, 2023 by fortewinks

Many moons ago, my then partner invited me to accompany him to a corporate event. I had a hunch there was something going on between him and his client so decided my look had to pack a punch. A day … Continue reading →

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I am a travelling female CEO: fly me.

Posted on September 28, 2019 by fortewinks

I write from a noisy LA Airport Departures Lounge Bar; the muzak is ok, my Lady Bar Attendants funny, witty, sassy. They seem to like entertaining a female barfly; the flirtations of my lascivious male neighbour elicited polite tolerance and … Continue reading →

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Landlords, tenants and an uneven playing field. Hi

Posted on October 22, 2018 by fortewinks

“Remember, tenants should be aware that at any time, in the periodical phase of their tenancy, they can be evicted by landlords – tenants should bear this in mind when standing up for their rights.”  This telling phrase appears in … Continue reading →

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