That up there is a photo of the electricity bill I received a few weeks back. It relates to the three months when we ran the Created in Birmingham shop and, in case it’s not clear, the number at the end is £17,552.56.
£17,552.56.
That ruined a morning.
As I’ve said before, the CiB Shop lost me a bit of money. I’m fine with that because it was a heck of an experience and a Good Thing to do. However, an extra five-figure sum was another matter entirely. ‘Surely’, everyone said ‘there’s been some mistake’. Maybe so, but when there’s a bill like that in your name it’s still a scary mistake.
Anyway, long story short, it was a mistake. Day and night rates had got twisted and the actual amount payable is £433. Which sounds a lot better. Big thanks to the helpful lady at British Gas Business who worked out what had gone wrong.
Thank flip for that!
Nobody likes a bill, but to get a bill of this size and touch cloth is definitely a bad start to the day!