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ENANT Alex Thomson is hoping to shine after receiving a cash boost


from Glasgow Gold. Alex, from Knightswood, set up Thomson Window Cleaning earlier this year with the help of a business start-up grant. Now his business is looking brighter thanks to the much- needed support from our tenant reward scheme. Alex, 49, said: “My father was a window cleaner and I had my own run before I got hurt and had to stop for a while. “I was able to use the grant


from Glasgow Gold for livery on my van and a set of ladders. It was really useful because there’s not a lot of support out there.


WIN AN iPAD 2 Alex cleans up


“It’s working out fantastic and the business is picking up nicely.” Alex also revealed that his business is growing because of the service he delivers - and because customers spread the


word to other people. He added: “I’ve built up a lot


of contacts but I get most of my work through word of mouth. “You need to know what


you’re doing and you need to offer a good service. That’s how you build a business. “A positive attitude helps too!” GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “Glasgow Gold is all about increasing opportunities for our tenants. I wish Alex every success in the future.”


“It was really useful because there’s not a lot of support out there”


If you are a GHA tenant whose rent is fully paid up – or who is on a repayment plan – you can join Glasgow Gold and receive a range of benefits, including the chance to apply for:


n Community Chest grants of up to £500


n Education grants of £250


n Business Start-up grants of up to £1,000.


For details, phone 274 6744, email glasgow.gold@gha.org. uk or speak to your housing officer.


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WE have another iPad 2 to give away in our competition for Glasgow Gold members. To win one of the amazing tablet computers, just answer this simple question:


What is tenant Alex Thomson’s business?


A) Window cleaning B) Plate spinning C) Dish washing


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Send your answers to the Key


magazine, FREEPOST RTJU-TRRA-GHKA, Wheatley Group, Wheatley House, 25 Cochrane Street, Glasgow G1 1HL by 10 July. Please include your full name, address and contact number. Terms and conditions can be found at www.gha.org.uk Remember, only one entry per household.


John Law, of Boydstone Place, correctly answered the iPad 2 competition in the last issue of the Key. Knightswood FC received a grant.


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