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    Trade business

    How about local networking events like BNI, 4networking, business link etc, or database of shopfitters / property developers.
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    Feeding back terms

    Hi all, been a while since my last post. Have really been busy which is no bad thing.:) I have an issue which is causing me to tear my hair out.:mad: In a nut shell, i am a commercial insurance broker. When i give a client a quotation which is way under their target and within deadline etc...
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    How does a New Business Development role work?

    I was a business developer before setting up for myself, and i agree with the above. You need to be clear about the direction you want them to go and resources you have or they will require to achieve it. After all you wouldnt buy a Ferrari and not put petrol in it (err actually people...
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    Business Planning

    Hi Matt There are a few free templates out there (im sure i can find the links if you like). It helps to see a few from other trades, to give you a sense of what has worked for other people. Also it helped me think outside the traditional insurance broker box and really brought new things to...
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    business partners - how did you fnd them?

    My business partner was an ex employer and competitor. Known each other for about 18 years now. We have skills in different areas which is useful however he is quite hands off unless i request help.
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    Yellow Pages/Yell.com - Yes or No?

    Interesting thread this, my business partner is in similar business to me and has paid for the premium listing while i have the free listing and was considering the upgrade we have had virtually the same level of enquiries. I agree with the above this will differ by trade, do you have any allies...
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    Hi Everyone.

    I like the concept but it looks like you have no group for SW yet?
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    New Member

    Welcome to the site, you will find some really usefull characters on here.
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    My Introduction

    Hi and welcome I would have thought there is quite a market out there for your type of business. Im sure you will find good advice and inspiration here.
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    Importance of a business partner

    My business partner is an ex boss and comes from the industry (though we operate in slightly different areas) I agree we both bring a balance to the table and sometimes a reassurance from decisions that are made knowing that we both would have gone in the same direction. Could i have done it...
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    Financial Services

    Hi Tim I run a Commercial Insurance Brokers and find site very useful. Welcome
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    Any podcasters in UKBF?

    Its something im looking at doing and i did post up a thread about it and got some good feed back. One of the posts mentioned www.podcastusermagazine.com this might be of use.
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    How much do you spend on your own education?

    Now this on the other hand does happen a great deal in my industry. Many is the time i have heard a client say they have been advised that something is uninsurable simply because whoever they asked had not come accross that line of business before. I know im still not helping but see where you...
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    How much do you spend on your own education?

    I agree i probably does depend on industry i am in Commercial Insurance and because of regulation and my personal qualifications i have to obtain CPD points which are industry specific. However i have employed other companies to look after some of the items you mention for example web design...
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    Finals of a National Social Enterprise Competition

    Voted Good Luck :)
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