Before I wrap this up (like Aunt Ethel) there is just one more thing to say: don’t lose faith. Don't get disheartened just because you didn't get a reply right away. Sometimes it can take a while. Without naming any names, one agency took over six months to get back to me, so never rule anything out. And if the reply never arrives, then you can always tweak your portfolio and try again. As long as you don't give up then you will make it eventually...and if you don't, there's always that caravan in Weston-super-Mare.