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    What is your experience with exhibitions?

    I’d recommend visiting a couple of exhibitions first before committing to setting up a stall. Take the chance to talk with some of the business owners already exhibiting so you can get a feel for what works and what doesn't. Really a lot depends on the type of business you have and who you're...
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    Kitchen and bathroom renovation

    I also tend to go on third party sites like this (and used to go by any of the local fliers I had until I had a couple of bad experiences). I like seeing the reviews first.
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    SEO help - landing pages

    It’s usually better to concentrate on fewer pages and target high‑intent keywords, rather than volume of pages and SEO. That said, competition is high so having a clear USP in the areas you want to focus on will be important. Perhaps start with one or two to test and refine? Make sure your...
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    Looking for Insights from Small Business Owners around using AI ...

    Welcome @Bucko I’m with the middle camp too. I use AI here and there (Kapwing is a handy one for quick video cuts) and for productivity bits, but the real value is always in the time saved. If a tool helps me claw back an hour to focus on clients or creativity, it’s worth a look. I definitely...
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    AI Software to animate images?

    Just checked out Veo3 and it looks great. OP, it's interesting you went with Fotor! Do you find it good value compared to some of the free tools out there?
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    Kitchen and bathroom renovation

    It’s great that you’ve got the skills and some work lined up already. I think the next big step is figuring out how new customers will find and trust you (without a showroom or high online presence). One idea is to showcase some of your past projects online, ask happy clients to leave reviews...
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    Are We Romanticising “Doing It All” as a Small Business Owner?

    I think this is a really valid question. One way to explore it is by combining your own research with perspectives from communities like UKBF. I’m happy to share my experience if that helps. In my experience, the point I reached was when tasks like admin, bookkeeping, or client reporting were...
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    What are your biggest challenges in marketing as a small business?

    I think it may come down to either not fully understanding the customer or assuming that all customers are in the same place, which ultimately ties back to lack of understanding.
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    Branding you company

    I can see there’s some conflicting advice here, so it’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. This topic is always up for debate. our domain name can be different from your brand name. greenlemonhealth.com, green-lem.com, greenlemhealth.com, lemvita.com, lemorahealth.com are not taken. You can...
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    Ai Chat Bots wasting my time?!

    These kinds of things can really eat into your time. Best approach is to set up filters. It's not going to stop all these emails coming through but will cut them down and super easy to set up. I'd remove your email address from your site or make it non-clickable, and if you can block IP...
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    JUST EAT VS UBER EATS

    From what I’ve seen, Deliveroo tends to be the stronger option overall. I'm pretty sure they have partnered with Amazon Prime so users can get a year of Deliveroo membership for free so I'm sure the userbase is growing. That said, whichever platform you choose, it’s worth running the numbers...
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    HOW TO MAKE VIDEOS AND PUT THEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    Sounds like you just need a plug and play mic and some simple editing software to get started. Just something that lets you sync audio and tidy up your slides. I’d definitely suggest getting a bit more creative to keep students engaged. That could mean adding light animation, showing your face...
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    Selling a business name

    Very true. Even with a great name and logo, without the right buyer or timing, it would be hard to turn that into a sale. If you’re really keen, your best bet might be to package it with a bit more. Maybe a domain, IG handle, or a mini brand concept to make it feel more like a ready made...
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    Description for product made in the UK

    "Made in the UK" is probably your safest option.
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    Seeking a partner

    It’s great that you’re putting this out there. But if someone’s bringing the strategy, contacts or cash, they’ll want to see what they’re stepping into. Are you getting regular event bookings? Do you sell out most weekends? What’s the plan for the burger side? It's not really clear to me. Being...
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