I received a call a couple of weeks ago from Mick Baker of Rochester Newsagency. He’d just sold his business with settlement scheduled for the end of this month.
Mick has been using newsagency software from my Tower Systems company since 1987. This has been a long term business relationship.
In selling up, Mick has decided to pursue other interests with his life. He’s looking for a new career. Plus he’s writing poetry and has already had some published. I wish him all the very best with what he does next.
Mick has been an exemplary newsagent, offering excellent service to the people of Rochester and those who pass through. He’s seen his business change and the channel change and through all the changes he was cheerful and positive. That’s what I love about Mick, his positive nature, his focus on moving forward and that he is an unsung hero.
After Mick called to say he’d sold, I found myself thinking about other people like him I’ve encountered in this channel over the years, positive people who genuinely contribute in their local community and to the community of newsagents. There are plenty of Mick Bakers but not enough.
Good luck to Mick and the new buyer, not many are keen to enter the industry these days esp if there is distribution.
With the looming magazine delivery changes and consolidation project from News, I know a lot are wanting to exit, but can’t find any buyers.
Hi Mick, I remember you well from lots of
conferences. As Mark said “always happy and positive” and I wish you well in the future.
Mick and and Tanya you have both moved on to a new wonderful venture and the way you work and interact with people, it won’t be anything else but a successl