Self-employed are giving up

Paul Borg

Oct 16th 2012, 16:50

I am a restaurant owner ( self employed } in the Hastings area in Valletta, and I'm giving up come January. I have become a prisoner in my own premises and a slave for the Government. I thank my family for beleiving in me even though I was wrong and they were right.

Victor Vella

Oct 16th 2012, 14:59

They stopped their business because the economy is in a downturn. Only GonzPN is in a upturn because they have stolen 600€ a week from behind the people`s back. GonziPN sinjur u l- poplu fallut!!!!! GonziPN won`t work!!!

J Martinelli

Oct 16th 2012, 14:51

Clearly, the 1233 who gave up went into business unprepared and without preparing a feasibility study and without a business plan. If they went under because of 'no business' something was wrong, otherwise there would not have been an increase of 602 in the same classification.
How many of the 1233 closed shop but opened another one in another type of business more suited to their expertise?

M Sciberras

Oct 16th 2012, 12:07

There is in fact a NET increase of self-employed of 602. So the title is just wrong. Many Maltese teachers are still waiting for a clarification as to why they are not receiving the inflated salaries reported last week.

C Cassar

Oct 16th 2012, 11:52

Why don't those who can't fine work in Malta look for business in other EU countries? Many from other countries do this and quite a few are now in Malta doing very well. That's one of the big benefits of the EU, it's a huge market for business and jobs but few Maltese take advantage of this.

charles tabone

Oct 16th 2012, 11:48

And then somebody says that the economy is gaining ground. Go tell it to the marines. There's definitely no money to be spent but to be paid in taxes and utility bills. Gonzi take note.

Mr John Borg

Oct 16th 2012, 11:14

I recently had a problem with a guarantee given to me on a product. The retailer invented all kinds of excuses as to why the guarantee was no longer valid.

With such arrogance from Maltese retailers (when on Ebay even months down the line I've had replacements sent over for free without any questions asked), I stick to purchasing ONLINE ONLY! I no longer pity Maltese businesses

Amanda Scott

Oct 16th 2012, 10:27

I don't blame these poor people. Apart from being a small country Malta is saturated with businesses. Maybe these can help people to make some extra money by working from home, I find them useful:

http://www.maltajobs.com.mt/jobs/sales-agents-3/
http://www.maltajobs.com.mt/jobs/work-from-home
http://www.maltajobs.com.mt/jobs/affiliates-refer-and-earn-money

God Bless

Marisa Attard

Oct 16th 2012, 10:17

These numbers seem to be confusing.How many self employed stopped working? Is it 1233 or 3204?

Jay Oatmon

Oct 16th 2012, 09:55

Do you really think deep down that any politician gives a stuff about the public - only at election time!

R ferriggi

Oct 16th 2012, 09:47

I AM EMPLOYED WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR.

WE WORK SOLID AND THE PAY IS NOTHING WOW.

WE ARE NOT TOO BAD BUT NOT ALL IS OK.

THE WORST PROBLEM IS ' THE EXORBITANT COST OF LIVING''''.

R Mallia

Oct 16th 2012, 09:30

It's not because there is no work, it's because the government takes around 70% of the profit you make. You end up working for the government not you.

Joseph Borg

Oct 16th 2012, 09:28

This is conflicting information. Did we get a net increase of 602 or a loss of 1233?