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    Faulty goods, overseas supplier

    Thanks for your replies. Sadly, it was not through an agent or buying group, we purchase from our suppliers direct. The invoice was paid by bank transfer so we don't have any protection in that respect. The supplier parent company is in Italy, but then the goods and invoice was from the...
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    Faulty goods, overseas supplier

    Hiya Our regular overseas supplier has supplied us with a batch of faulty goods. We paid upfront for the goods as that is the term of our relationship with them, and this is not normally an issue. We have sent photos of the fault and requested a credit on account, but the supplier is refusing...
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    Paranormal: Yes or No?

    I am skeptical, but I am always open minded to be proven wrong (though I serious hope ghosts can't work the internet as I don't really want one to pop by to prove they exist). What baffles me is with the billions of people who have died since time began we should be over run by ghosts. Accidents...
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    Eat, Drink, Smoke and Save the Country Money

    Legalize euthanasia too and this will go a long way to solving the problem. I for one do not wish to be a drain on society or a burden on anyone. The minute I cannot take care of my own personal hygiene put me down! However, I also strongly believe that it must be personal choice - other people...
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    Hiring my first employee, experienced profile

    Recruitment can be a bit of a lottery as you (initially) only have what the applicant says to you to find out if they are going to fit. Therefore, it is important that you have a clear idea about what you want from an employee and ask them questions that are going to elicit the information that...
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    What can I do with lots of ginger?

    Thanks IanJ for your answer - gave me my first big laugh of the day!!
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    When do you consider your business being successful?

    Sadly, it is often human nature that people like to make themselves feel better by judging others and deeming them to be less fortunate than they are. However, it is all about perspective. You could be earning mega bucks doing a job that others perceive to be beneath them, or less than, and they...
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    Closing sales

    You may also find that they have seasonal product launches, some companies prefer to launch a new range of products in one go rather than just adding the odd new products as they find them. Therefore, they may like your product but may not want to order just yet as the new season product launch...
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    What makes a good sales rep?

    Not starting a cold call with 'how are you today' is a good start. Afraid it is my pet hate and just makes me want to hang up the phone.
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    Going home sick

    Thank you for your response Cyndy - much appreciated!
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    Going home sick

    Thank you. That would have been my suggestion, but I am not convinced I will be able to convince Management of this. If we decided to pay half a day and then the afternoon is unpaid leave, is there anything legally wrong with this? My other thoughts are - if the company always pays a full day...
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    Going home sick

    Morning. They are annualized salary, paid monthly.
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    Going home sick

    I have searched all over the web but cannot seem to find anything. Thank you for the advice.
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    Going home sick

    Sorry, meant to say thank you for your reply!
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    Going home sick

    Nothing about part days. The standard clause of days 1-3 inclusive are unpaid, day 4 is paid at SSP. But as law says part days do not count as a sick day this doesn't help me.
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