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    Web Designers Q - Joomla based websites

    If it is an out and out ecommerce site go with Magento, but get a good host. A lot of web designers tend to stick with what they are comfortable working with rather than what the customer needs or is the best solution for them. Sorry to say, but the comment about 'additional functions' is nonsense.
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    How to pitch your product to a business

    This is good advice which I second. I always ask whoever it is, does not matter their position in the company what they would like to achieve at the meeting AND what I would like to achieve. That sets expectations. Don't get hung up on snazzy presentations. The advice given by others to give...
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    Do you Tweet?

    I would recommend that you use LinkedIn as that is your target market e.g business owners. Also set your blog on your website to update your facebook to update your twitter to update linkedIn - you don't then have to update them all - just the one on your website. Don't send too often but...
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    How To Target A Specific Audience?

    Obvious question, but have you a list or definition of who your potential customers are What methods are you using to contact them at present?
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    How to boost up my newly travel agency

    Can you post a url for your company website so I can have a look?
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    What works better - Newsletters or Blogs?

    Do both, but 1. Measure them (use analytics) right down to what was successful and what was not (e.g. how many leads generated by each medium and each email newsletter) 2. Learn what works and what doesn't - improve what works - ditch what does not. 3. Don't got for number of email...
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    How to find a website designer / developer?

    Don't get hung on the terms 'web designer' or 'web developer' it is not important - decide what it is that you want the website to 'achieve' e.g. x sales of y product from z market, or 'new members' or 'number of sales leads and talk to web companies that come up with good solutions. That is...
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    I want to invest in existing business, any tips?

    What kind of return are you looking for for your investment? Is it to get a certain ROI or are you looking to by a share of a business to resell after a period. Make sure it is money you can afford to lose. If you are looking for high risk try the world's largest website that is looking for...
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    Start ups and Advertisement

    What is the url of your baby store?
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    Which to opt for? SoleTrader vs Ltd

    I would recommend starting as a LTD, do it properly from day one. Also 1. It is a separate legal entity - liability is limited 2. You can easily sell it or part of it to raise finance 3. More credibility with customers and suppliers. 4. You will not regret it. 5. Register for VAT even if you...
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    Virtual Office Advice

    Hi I used ereceptionist.co.uk as a free trial and it works fine, kept it after the trial. You choose a phone number by geography. I have clients all over, so this made more sense than having an office in a set location. I also use meeting rooms with wifi and just book on an hourly basis...
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    What puts you off?

    I agree with tomp1986 would add 1. Slow to load 2. Does not work on mobile 3. Useless 'Flash' and design elements that get in your way. 4. Cheesey - Outmoded Business language that makes me think they are stupid - anyone who says 'think out of the box' is definitely not thinking out of the...
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    Is This Logo Effective?

    The name and heartbeat is good, but I would advise you separate your logo from your tagline. This will make it cleaner. When creating a logo - think of all the different devices and media it will be viewed on. With the tag line there is too much information. For example, how will it look on...
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    Can I be both self employed and own a limited company

    My question is simple - can I be both self-employed and own a company?
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