the music business hasn't made much business sense since around 1984.

If a music retailer is in it to get rich, he should close the doors and get into something else. As far as I am concerned everyone involved in music should be in that trade because they love music. Its great to be able to earn a living from something you love - its a gift after all.

Let me tell you about my families business (and I am talking about their music retail premesis - not the Ketron importer here). As long as we don't make a loss and can pay our bills thats what is all about. You just have to be sensible with expenses; I drive a 12 year old Rover 800 coupe which i love and my wife owns a classic mini which we don't even notice on the family budget. We don't take expensive holidays abroad or own the latest gadgets, to me its more important to be family oriented.

We will invest time with each customer, treat them with respect and are always honest with them. Its false economy to make a quick sale of something they will not be happy with. We want them to return to us next time. Its the only way we stay in the game.