The end had been nigh for a while, the writing was on the wall and the fat lady was already on the last verse. But the way it played out was still a bit of a shocker.

An ex-employee said “This is sad but didn’t really come as a surprise to many if not all of us”. Basically Patch weren’t making any cash, that’s the problem. Apparently if you want to succeed in business you have to make money, otherwise it doesn’t really count as a business. There’s a little business tip for you.

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So, as you crawl to your desk this morning, take solace in the fact that you still have a desk to crawl to. As sordid and feted as it may be.

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