Recent content by Malchy Dorris

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    My content on competitors site

    Just a quick update to let you know how i got on. I followed the great advice on OWG's link (thanks OWG) and so far so good. I wrote a firm but respectful email to the site owner yesterday pointing out all the copy and the image that was stolen. I gave him 5 working days to remove the stolen...
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    My content on competitors site

    Excellant advice guys - thank you all very much. Will be taking some time out tomorrow to re-read everything and carry out my next steps. Again, very much appreciated.
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    My content on competitors site

    I've just discovered that someone has copied my exact business model and even used almost the same web address (just dropped one letter). I know this is life so not much i can do about that, however, he has stolen a lot of the copy off my site word for word, even down to a few of the...
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    Another business idea!

    So does the van owner only get £20? How long would that hire be for?
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    Idea for charity

    It's a great idea from the charity's side of things Stevie. I think it would really help a lot of small charities if they had someone to turn to for a long term web/social media presence. My wife is just getting a small charity set up at the moment and i know her and her committee would be...
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    Asked to train my replacement

    Don't know if what/how they are doing is legal or not but it does sound like they're trying to become more efficient and run a better business - can't blame them for that! If i were you i'd be making sure that i did the job as fast (and better) than anyone else. It's a bit concerning that...
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    Who Is Your Webhost? How Are They? (VPS/Dedicated Server ideally)

    Another vote for Vidahost. Very good communication.
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    Another business idea!

    Seems a good enough idea on the face of it. But a few things to think about. Firstly if i needed a van i'd just go to our local sefl drive hire company who are specilists in hiring vans out and have all the experience, back-up and insurance etc. So you'd need to be very well priced to...
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    Have completed my first month in my shop!

    Some problems aren't so obvious untill you're knee deep in them (albeit it does leave a little question mark over your market research!!!) But well done on having the foresight to change direction so early on based on actual experience. Some would trundle on not seeing the problems untill...
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    Asked to train my replacement

    Have they actually said that you will be handing over 1/2 your work to this perosn and that 1/2 your hours will be cut? Or are they just trying to have cover for the specilised work you do in case you become ill or leave etc.?
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    Charity Shops

    So where does all the money they take in go then? And what about all the actual charity work they do on the ground for whatever it is they do?
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    Charity Shops

    Why are you guys beating up on the charities rather than where the real problem lays - with the council / government who made the decision to give the rates relief? Charity shops are not direct competition to every shop on the high street so it's amusing to see every type of retailer up in...
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    Can't get ex-client to stop paying me money!

    Cheers guys. Will take on board what you've said and set the money aside.
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    Show prices on website?

    Yep i'd say the same as the above two posts.