Howard Scott Parkin, owner, teacher and musician says, “It’s a sign of the times that many small businesses have been closing down recently due to several factors; large Supermarkets and Corporations are selling things that they know little about, (like musical instruments). Also Internet Shopping with Amazon has finally put the “nail in the coffin” of small businesses that simply cannot compete anymore.
High rents also contribute to the struggle of small businesses trying to stay open. Landlords seem to prefer to leave their premises empty rather than lower their rents to a more acceptable and realisticlevel, he says.
Howard has been in the music business since he was 15-years-old, becoming a professional musician working around the world on the International Cruise Ships for many years, then becoming a music teacher and finally opening a music shop and school on the Algarve with great success.
Howard intends to still work from home and can source anything needed in the music world and make rentals and repairs of musical instruments. He will also have more time as Bandleader of the very popular ‘Strings & Things Show Band’ which can have, as many as 15 musicians involved. “So I’m not completely retired yet, I still have lots of work to do!” says Howard.
For more information, contact Howard: 920 516 589 or 919 968 768