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    Need help with your business? Funding available!

    Hi All I am a Business Coach who specialises in working with SME's in the South West who are looking to improve profits and free up their time. There is now a grant available to help businesses get started with Business Coaching \ Leadership training You need to have over 5 employees and...
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    Cold calling - opinions please?

    When I coach business owners I ask them the first 3 things that come to mind when I say "Sales call" and it is nearly always negative comments like pushy, unscrupulous, irritating etc and they wonder why they are really uncomfortable doing sales calls! An easier approach is a phone, mail...
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    Promoting my new website

    You could also try and get an article in the press. Your article needs to be well written, not a sales script for you and have a good angle i.e. Credit crunch, every little helps, if you buy online anyway, top websites to save money etc (maybe include yours at the top of a list of websites...
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    RE: Carehomes

    Great niche market. You are right - massive potential if you get it right. How many rooms are you looking to have? My client may be able to point you in the right direction for advice as well as design. PM me with your contact details and I will put you in touch with him
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    RE: Carehomes

    Hi Pav I agree with "please help", there is a ton of red tape. As for rates, that seems to vary from area to area and the type of services, facilities etc that you are going to offer. Perhaps do some market research to see what is already available in your area and if there are gaps in the...
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    Can you help with our FAQ's

    Hi Rich I would make a start by doing some "market research", google "leaflet distribution" and check out everyone elses websites for ideas first! Work smart not hard! Good luck with the website Regards Jo
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    Looking for a Meeting room

    I agree that Regus are great and in Bristol our local Business link hire out meeting room. Or what about your local golf club or hotel, some offer smaller rooms at reasonable prices.
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    RE: Carehomes

    Hi Pav I don't own one but have had various dealing with them. one of my clients designs and builds them and another sells to them. What is it you need? Cheers Jo
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    Funding Available for Leadership and Management Training

    Hi All Just to let you know (if you don't already) that there is Funding Available for Leadership and Management Training! The government are giving away up to £1000 to-wards Business coaching or Leadership training. The funding is either £500 unmatched or if you invest £500 they will pay you...
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    BNI's

    Hi Lucky Lots of business do well out of BNI although it does seem to depend on your type of business. There is only one business per industry and you have to commit to a referring clients to the other members and there are pretty strict attendance rules. Another option is 4Networking which...
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    What does it take to be an entrepreneur?

    I believe you can become an entrepreneur by learning to control your thoughts and attitudes. We attract what we think about most. If you think about debt all the time then you will get more of the same! If you think it's hard finding new clients? then guess what? You will struggle to find new...
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