Recent content by davco

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    Freelance writing rates

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    Freelance writing rates

    Can anyone guide me with current 'ballpark' freelance writing rates? If you have per day/ per 1000 words/ per ad etc that would be brilliant! :) Thanks in advance, guys. Ian D
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    Business success storys

    Here's my story. A real combination of sheer enthusiasm, sheer frustration and sheer depression (at times). In 2003 I was made redundant from a job I loved. I was Marketing Manager at Watford Football Club, and as a football fanatic it was my dream job. Five of us were asked to attend an early...
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    The truth about credit crunch

    Razor blades, noose, paracetemol anyone?
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    What did eBay do wrong?

    I was an avid seller (and sometimes buyer) on eBay, though I hardly use it now. The various changes always seem to favour the buyer and to me a sale should be to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. Ian D
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    Sales calls driving me mad

    I had a call from a software company offering their full range of products at a discounted price. I am a good customer of the company and explained that I already had half of their range. As for the other half, I either had alternatives or no requirement for the product. I could not get rid...
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    Improving the links between my main site and blog

    Chris You've been given sound advice from everyone. If you don't want to fully integrate the two I would strongly recommend that you at least use the same colour scheme. Visually, there is no obvious association between the two. I would also suggest you shorten the title of your blog, as...
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    Email communication within your business!

    John Caudwell of Phones4U put a blanket ban on his staff using email internally. Not sure how it affected the business specifically, but I do know that when he sold it his personal wealth was £1.6bn. Not bad for someone who didn't set up until the mid 1980s! Ian D
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    IT training rooms hire

    Yes, I've seen your site before and the venue looks great. However, use of laptop/PC per person is essential. There'd be too much hassle for me in hiring them, setting them up, etc., etc. I appreciate the info though. :) Ian D
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    IT training rooms hire

    Thanks, Nick. I know Tibshelf well. I was born and brought up in Bolsover! Just one junction up the M1 from you. I appreciate the info too. Ian D
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    IT Training Room facilities

    I've already published this message in the East Midlands regional forum but really wanted it in the 'East' so apologies for the duplication... I am always on the look-out for IT training rooms available to hire within a 50 miles(ish) radius of Milton Keynes. My core requirements: Room for...
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    IT training rooms hire

    I am always on the look-out for IT training rooms available to hire within a 50 miles(ish) radius of Milton Keynes. My core requirements: Room for between 5 and 10 people PC/laptop available for each person Internet access for all Catering (tea/coffee on arrival and again mid morning, lunch...
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    Hi From Charlotte

    Hi Charlotte I see you love in North Wales. Do you do your lovin' anywhere else? ;) Welcome from one forum newbie to another. Ian Davies (a good Welsh name)
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    Companies in Bedford-ish Area!!

    Hi Ross I am certainly interested in a 'get together' in your area. I cover that territory too. Do you hold courses on your own premises? If so, do you hire your facilities out? Regards