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    Clinic Launch

    Hi, Could you do a taster table with healthy snacks and produce recipie cards etc (abit like when you go to the supermarkets and they have food trials)? People do love trying new foods (or maybe thats just me!!)...you could then have someone direct them to you so that you can then talk about...
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    Business idea!!

    Candidates wouldn't want to pay and I think you will find that you aren't allowed to charge them....
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    Car insurance for 17 year old

    Has your son completed the "pass plus"? I remember that doing this helped me get a reduction on my car insurance when I first passed....I maybe showing my age though and they may have stopped doing it but worth checking out or asking his instructor....
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    Any Work at Home / Business Mums & Dads ?

    Hi, Love this thread! I started working from home 2 months ago as a recruitment consultant. Already have some great clients which I am really chuffed about. I have a 9 month old daughter and a husband in the forces so wanted some flexibilty and no commutes after a long day in the office. I...
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    Recruitment Startup

    Gumtree is free is some regions but I know that you do have to pay to advertise in London..not sure where else though!
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    Recruitment Software Advice

    Ive used GEL in the past...quite uncomplicated and found that if consultants used it properly, it was actually quite effective..
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    Recruitment Startup

    My experience of using free job boards aren't that great...poor quality of candidates, however that could just be my experience...I guess what you would be needing is a jobs board that can attract IT candidates. I use Reed and Monster, they aren't always the cheapest but the calibre of...
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    Legal Recruitment specialists?

    I am with Richie on this one..REC are great and even have a start up service for new businesses.
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    Brand Name for New Venture £100 Reward

    Damn Electro Books exists..electronic books?:rolleyes:
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    Brand Name for New Venture £100 Reward

    Electro Books?
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    first appointment with potential customer

    LISTEN to the client and show that you have listened by going over what they have said. I know it sounds like common sense but I have seen so many people get so carried away with what they are selling, that the client has had to tell them they haven't been listening.:eek:
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    Recruiting Staff

    Hi, Have you tried placing an ad on Gumtree? We've used that several times and found some excellent candidates...It's somewhere where people don't alwasys think to place an ad but alot of people use it to advertise vacancies including agencies...plus it's free :)
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    Working from home, Do you ?

    Yep, I work from home and the only thing I have had a problem with is the nosey neighbour "dropping by". "Acquired" a do not disturb sign from a hotel stay and now stick that on the front door during working hours.....seems to work for now! Beauty of working from home is that I get to see more...
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    More of an employee thread

    At least he is willing to listen to advice and not sit around all day like some 16 year olds. Give him a break. If he works part time in a role to bring in some money and does some work experience in another role regarding his career choice or does a college course which has also been...
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    More of an employee thread

    Definately worth getting a CV together...another avenue is maybe asking the HR dept of companies if you can carry out work experience and getting a feel for the role that you would like to do firsthand. Then as Chris advises, research the company. I understand your frustrations but it may be...
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