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    Getting people to use you out of their local area

    Simply use an 0800 or other freephone number and sell your service on quality and service rather than anything else.
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    Help needed with a sales letter

    Pick up the phone or visit the builders. Ask them what they want from you. Explain what you have in mind. Speak directly with 8 or 10 then they will tell you what they want to hear from you and you will know how to approach the rest. I have always found if you ask for help, people will give it...
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    Marketing Ideas Needed

    Organic is the only realistic solution. Good luck!
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    Local paper editorials

    I think you might be pleasantly surprised! Take advantage of it and use it in your advertising. See if you can possibly get some more publicity off the back of it.
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    Some Really Good Ads / Advice

    Many thanks!
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    Would you open this?

    1.Cost cuts that make even the most shrewed boss happy NO 2.Quench you're thirst for a bargain this summer NO 3.Latest Watercoolers, higher on hygiene, lower on cost NO 4.Change your water coolers - a tempting invitation YES 5.Splash out and save money - pull the other...
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    Telemarketing Helpful hints

    I love telesales! I always start by telling the receptionist 'This will be today's daft phone call!'. Then explain what it is I wish to discuss and ask who is the best person to speak with. 99% of the time I get the information I'm after. It's just a numbers game! Always remember to smile when...
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    Can you recommend a B2B Data List provider?

    Marketingfile .com have provided us with all kinds of information.
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    Advetising A leaflet distribution business

    Get on the phone! Call the companies and tell them what you do. Ask what they need from a company such as yours. I have always found that if you ask for help, people will always try to give it! Good luck!
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    Employing friends

    Be very careful. If you decide to go ahead make sure it is all put on a professional basis with contracts of employment etc. Why not trial him for a couple of jobs initially to see how you work together and then see how you feel.
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    Cheating customer - What would you do?

    The voucher sounds like a great idea to me. You could always keep offerring him deals on other products and recoup your money that way too! Just keep being nice, after all, it's just a game!
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    Clampers finally get their comeuppance

    Yay! Music to my ears!
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    Newbie looking to make £200-£250 per week profit from Ebay.

    Hi, take a look at onlinecashpoint .com there are some interesting opportunities.
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    Helping an electrician to generate work – ideas

    He could try PAT testing for businesses and letting agents as a way of being paid to build contacts. An email campaign using a local online trade directory should do the trick to kick start things. We set up this way. You need to send 500+ emails a day for a week or so. The response rate will be...
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    Need help to change Ltd Co Bank account

    Hi, I have a Ltd company. Been trading 18 months and being skinned alive by a completely unhelpful Barclays account. Turnover £30k. Cashflow eratic due to customer type. Barclays will not allow a £500 OD and repeatedly decline DD's charging £35 a time and then add £30 for being technically OD...
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