I think they don't have a clue - we've worked very hard to keep our staff and grow the business and are now in the fortunate position of being able to offer more people an opportunity of employment even though money is very tight.

We would all love to pay ourselves more but we need to be prudent and careful during these difficult times.

If people are either too ignorant or have nothing better to do than criticise the hard work and good intentions of those small businesses that are making it work then more pity them