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    How do you know if a broadband providers services a particular postcode please?

    Hi Folks, Working on a broadband comparison search feature for a website. One core element we are missing is the user cannot search via his/her postcode to see which providers service their home or office. I know most of the big broadband sites offer this facility such as broadbandgenie.co.uk...
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    Social Media Influencer

    I'd be very careful of most influencers. It's a mine-field. Business is about sales. Instagram influencers, in general, drive very few sales relative to their 'reach'. That's why we prefer to focus on search marketing etc. People are usually on Instagram to look at photos of people's holidays...
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    Better to PPC advertise on Google search results or Google Shopping for UK online retailer?

    We're considering marketing a small UK online retailer of mid-range watches on Google. The PPC budget is relatively limited. Would it be better to PPC to Google's search results, Google Shopping, or, despite it obviously being more work, should we try both? Thanks in advance for the advice.
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    Should anyone be allowed to open a business?

    100% agree. I call it Making Digital Taxing. Quarterly filings to HMRC, for instance, are going to cost tens of thousands of man hours combined to business owners up and down the country. The ever-increasing weight of red tape - and a 101 different taxes - imposed on businesses is not only...
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    Recommendations for UK business bank accounts please?

    Thanks very much for the feedback everyone. Greatly appreciated. Any other recommendations please?
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    Recommendations for UK business bank accounts please?

    Thanks very much for the insight. Really appreciate it. Hate card readers. I login to e-banking 20+ times a week, so using one each and every time would be inefficient. I've been using computers full-time for over 35 years and know what I'm doing, therefore have never once had a security risk...
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    Recommendations for UK business bank accounts please?

    We need a new UK business bank account for SMEs. I've been looking at all the major high street banks as well as those that are smaller and fintech companies. I'm looking for a bank that: - has relatively low monthly and transaction charges - great customer service - a UK call centre for...
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    Free Online Apps for Task Management Shares Between Two People?

    One of the businesses I consult for is owned by a gentleman who regularly forgets about what we agreed to in meetings and in emails. Therefore I've persuaded him to use an online task management program we can both access so that the tasks we agree to work on don't get forgotten and lost. I've...
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    Are there any debit or credit cards specifically for businesses with cashback or rewards?

    I use a credit card that gives cashback for all my personal purchases, which earns me a fair whack in cashback rewards every year (I pay off the full amount every month, so it leaves me quids in) and thought it may be a good idea to do the same with business purchases. Having done some research...
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    Social Media Management Tools for a One-Off Cost?

    There's dozens of tools out there to manage lots of accounts on different social media platforms at once. We all know about Hootsuite, Buffer, Dlvr etc. etc. These all charge a monthly fee for the premium versions that handle more than just, say, three social media account. I've recently come...
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    What is best to manage social media

    I'll also vouch for Hootsuite like previous posters. It's excellent. We also use Dlvr, Buffer and Tweepi from our social media management clients depending on their needs. They've got different strengths and weaknesses. Try them all - they have free versions - and see which you prefer the best...
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    Experiences with 'Pay As You Go Post' for mail forwarding?

    I was wondering if anybody had used 'Pay As You Go Post' to forward their mail and what their experiences had been please? The customer service has been good when I've contacted them, but I've read variable reviews online. Thanks a million.
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    RegisteredAddress.co.uk opinions please

    We, too, would be interested in anybody's experiences with RegisteredAddress.co.uk? Any opinions on their service please? Many thanks.
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    .London domains

    As the others have said it could be worth it if all the other major TLDs (endings) of your preferred domain name are gone and you wish to shout about a London presence/association, but generally it's best to avoid as the launch of such TDLs are mainly money-making schemes.
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    Which is the best accounting/invoicing package for a UK SME?

    Many thanks for all the advice. It's been useful. MyAccountantOnline, I appreciate you'd need more information to provide more specific guidance and will answer the questions below, in red text: