Its September, a month I really enjoy, possibly because it’s my birthday or perhaps it’s when my creative writing skills come to the fore.

We are right in the middle of a sporting cauldron, which has just given us Wimbledon where the press, after the semi final, changed Andy Murray’s nationality from British back to Scottish.

The emergency budget is seen as a focal point from which business can move forward and perhaps decisions on capital spend can be made.

So there we have it, a coalition government, just what the doctor ordered.

It has been a little while since I sent my last Just a Minute forum. Apparently, I was a little out of order last year with strong comments to those in authority, who then objected and I had to serve a touchline ban for bullying. Gordon, it appears is also being reprimanded for this misdemeanor, but if he had been kicking the backsides of people up and down Whitehall to keep us out of the present mess, no one would have batted an eyelid.

“Oh no, we’re not poor at exporting is the cry, we’re really good”.

As I know you will be aware, there will shortly be a General Election. This is why I am asking that you take part in the BCFA General Election Campaign. This is an important opportunity for us to raise attention for the needs and importance of our industry. More importantly, it’s a perfect opportunity to use the General Election to your own advantage and get your local candidates to support your own business before one of them becomes the next Member of Parliament for your constituency.