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    How does 'Bright House' combat people who don't pay?

    the items can be returned and the account closed with no problems, however most people dont want to part with them so they default. brighthouse dont register with credit agencies but can be quite creative in trying to collect the goods back. If the goods cant be collected and they cant make...
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    Company data/property

    I represent a small business, and we have recently made the mistake of paying someone a small fee upfront for lead generation. We were sceptical at the time but the person involved sounded very keen and seemed to know his stuff. Long story short we got nothing from this person. We asked for...
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    Daniels Silverman - Advice needed on them

    absolutly right you have to earn your pennies and you get paid for a service not for a promise!:rolleyes:
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    Daniels Silverman - Advice needed on them

    we collect consumer debts at present nothing large scale, I find that most debtors will come to an arrangement when they are presented with the inevitable options of court action. I used to work for a loan company who has a so-called legal department in a little shed outside the main office...
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    Shocking eBay behaviour

    Setup another account!
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    Best place to sell surplus stock?

    Your local carboot, just make sure you pick the most popular and get there really early, sounds mad but I know a guy who closed down his shop and he had sold his shelving before 8am and then the fridge went shortly after he was packed up and gone by 11am and the car boot wasnt over until 1pm...
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    Hello everyone !!

    Good luck to you, All I would say is check check and double check if you take on a member of staff which you dont know and you are going to leave them incharge of the shop. Unfortunaly in these times not everyone can be trusted even if they have a glowing C.V. :D
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    The things we do to stay afloat.....

    Good for you, too many people dont follow their dreams and ultimatly spend the rest of their lives thinking what if? :D
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    The things we do to stay afloat.....

    Good for you, August is a bad month for many and I think you are a genius for finding a way to combat this and at the same time providing an invaluable service to the local community as without you the kids would have less to do.. Good on you!
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    Sole Trader or Limited Company

    Like you I setup at a limited company as I was told that this was the best way forward. I then got an accountant who told me the pro's and cons of selfemployed vs ltd, I decided to go selfemployed and make my ltd co dormant. I am insure if this was the correct thing to do however as my firend...
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    sales leads

    We pay an initial contact fee then we pay a 2nd fee if the leads converts into business!
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    Motivational advice needed!

    I went into business with my friend and ex collegue back in april after 12 months of him saying he needed my input and wanted me to join him. I have spent the lat 5 years getting made redundant and basically having to bow to the pressure from above even when my ideas have made things better, I...
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    Photographic locations

    Try some of the public stately homes or houses, you may need to pay a small fee but some lovely examples such as Tatton hall & Park in cheshire.
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    Selling on Ebay - Opinions please.

    I find people use Ebay for different reasons, alot of people use it as a place to find bargains but others, especially people looking at wedding stuff go on looking for the thinkgs they just cant find elsewhere. If you have something that is unique I would imagine that Ebay may be a great way to...
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    Hi from me..

    I have found this forum very useful recently and hope you do too.