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    Text to two phones?

    Hey all, I have been running my business by myself for a period of time but now have taken someone on. However most of my customers text my number, however I am usually tied up to deal with the enquiry so have to forward it over to my staff member. Is there a way I can give out a new number...
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    catalytic converter Business

    Sorry is this new cats or 2nd hand cats? As be careful on the years as post 2001 has to be type approved and therefore more expensive and risk failure of the mot
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    VAT is killing me

    I'm either not reading it right or am quite lost. If you are dealing with customers, are they not paying the vat at the moment? or is your profit margin based on the vat you supposedly charged them to your costs less vat? I'm not vat registered for the car parts so I'm paying vat on my costs and...
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    autistic employees

    I have an autistic brother and have obviously been around a lot of autism and quite agree that they have tremendous value in the right work place. Sadly my brother doesn't have the communication skills needed to be an active member of my team but a routine type manual job would be something he'd...
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    Silly question of the day

    I had a customer come in from a garage and the nipper asked for a set of bulbs and blue mlk plus. I helped him with the bulbs but couldn't understand his requirements of blue mlk plus and tried asking if it was an additive or lubricant. By this point he showed me the text from his boss and I...
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    What's the best way to grow a small business?

    social media works for me as I can target my customers and interact with them which is seen by other potential customers. Maybe set up a group and add friends to it with regular promotional entries. I haven't used a service such as yours yet so please excuse my lack of knowledge, but can you...
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    Mileage Claims & Receipts Value

    Please excuse the slight highjack. But if the vehicle is solely business can the mileage reading from one mot to the next be adequate proof of mileage?
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    Do owners become like their houses...

    Funny you should question that. The previous owners of my bungalow were man and girlfriend, not married like myself and partner aren't. He was a manager of a tyre company locally and I've strangely been approached by a tyre company as management too locally despite two failed positions due to...
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    How many of you sacrificed a relationship for the business

    Hey All, Relationships seem to almost take as much effort and nurturing as a new business. How many of you sacrificed your relationship to concentrate more on your business so it becomes/became a successful business
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    Facebook Post Promotion - Opinions

    I tried to do the promote a post but find it doesn't give a good ROI However doing the post on my page and sharing it in relevant groups has the same effect without the costs as you can join relevant groups to promote within
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    Silly question of the day

    Customer: can I have some 710 please Me: sorry, I don't know what you mean, is that a bulb? Customer: No, it's 710. My Dad showed me where it goes in the engine. Me: can you show me? Customer: *lifts bonnet points to the upside down OIL cap. *facepalm in my mind and continue politely with...
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    Chance to get a retail unit

    Thanks everyone for the invaluable opinions. I have decided against, there happens to be two motor parts shops closing locally and I think my heart was over ruling my mind as was sad to see a long term shop lose it's identity and no doubt join the death of the high streets and become a...
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    Text to email - email to text

    Thanks Richard, I will have a look.
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    What would impress you in an interview?

    I went into a retail management position by doing swot analysis on three local branches and did a threat analysis. I also downloaded the financial reports so I could quote figures and projections.
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    Text to email - email to text

    I think service over cost is my preferred method while it's fresh and growing. I have very little overhead thank god and looking at the site it allows virtual numbers and short codes so seems ideal. Thanks for the advice. Dave
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