[mikesride]

Four years ago Jim...... Supplier tries to force my company to merge with a competitor....I declined, three weeks later all my discounts are gone and half my customers have been given direct accounts. 20 years of almost seven days a week work...sacrifices away from family.....gone. My partner skims his retirement out of the failing company as I try to save it. Stuck with $785000.00 debt and having to tell almost two dozen employees we are closed. I paid the last two weeks payroll from my own money. (closed down 3 automotive parts stores)

I now report to work 5 days a week earn OK money, spend time with my family and love life....still dealing with the debt, stresses me out a bit but life overall has a way of working out for those who are not afraid of working to get there!

Good luck in the future Jim!!! Keep us posted.