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    No one will give me a merchant account- please help!

    My credit rating is not the problem, I pass with flying colours, My bank HSBC accepted my application after doing all the credit checks etc and told me I would receive confirmation in the post. I was so excited... But all I got was a telephone call from a young lady saying "sorry we cant...
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    Is a web site essential to business success

    Yellow pages...... I used to advertise in this for my chauffeur business, i also asked all people making enquiries where they got my contact info from. 12, yes only 12 in 1 year said Yellow Pages, i was gutted, this ad cost £2,500, money i could of spent a lot better. I stopped my YP ad, and a...
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    Is a web site essential to business success

    But these days, people we would not of found can now market themselves and sell by web sites, so some must of gained a real foothold from being almost unknown in certain circles?
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    Is a web site essential to business success

    My own business started on the internet, with my web site. Are these now the norm for business success in 2011 and for the future? Will you struggle without internet marketing and sales, is YELLOW PAGES dying a slow death? I NEVER USE MINE THESE DAYS.....
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    not confident enough

    Driving job, less likely to require reading skills and little if any writing required.
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    Thinking of Starting an 'Executive Chauffeur' Business

    Laws in taxi licensing changed 2.5 years ago, making things a lot strictor and to incorporate Limo's and chauffeurs to rid the streets of dangerous vehicles and drivers. But your referring to HACKNEY TAXI (these can pick up anyone flagging them down in YOUr town only) PRIVATE HIRE (Not...
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    I want to be a millionaire........

    It would'nt last my wife long, she's already spent next months wages before i've earned it :(
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    I want to be a millionaire........

    lol at owing it :)
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    I want to be a millionaire........

    Has this figure de-valued as a target for (want to be millionaires)? I think a million pounds could easily be spent these days, and its certainly not enough to live on for those wanting a more than comfortable life. House £500,000 Flash Car £100,000+ holidays, personal presents, wife (yes they...
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    Thinking of Starting an 'Executive Chauffeur' Business

    You could get a vehicle with over 8 passenger seats assuming you have a PSV license? These are exempt of taxi & private hire licensing, but still have some regulations.
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    Thinking of Starting an 'Executive Chauffeur' Business

    Without taxi licensing:- Drivers with a history of sexual assaults or rape could be collecting your drunk daughter up from night clubs. Peados could be taking your little daughters on school runs. Conmen/swindlers could be taking your elderly confused mother to the bank prior to shopping. A...
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    How Much Is My Business Worth?

    I wont sell my business............. But it opened up a good thread and certainly made me realise a few things. I talked today to a colleague who almost purchased another chauffeur company. I asked him how HE valued that company. I was surprised to know his answer, and it matched what a...
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    How Much Is My Business Worth?

    Mmmmm, My business would and will cope while I'm away on holiday in April, my drivers are all capable of looking after my clients. My business would survive if I left, but only if a new owner had the same high standards me and my chauffeurs pride ourselves on, and what our clients expect. 1...
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    Thinking of Starting an 'Executive Chauffeur' Business

    As with many professions there are people operating without the legal things in place. I have seen several chauffeur companies close over the past 2 years after legislation to make them all come under the umbrella of taxi licensing. They could not because of many factors like :- Vehicles to...
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    How Much Is My Business Worth?

    When you buy a loaf of bread from Asda, is that it? Do you never go back for another loaf even if it's the best you've had? I don't just sell me, WE (me and my drivers) sell the reputation of the company everytime we provide a chauffeur service. So it's a phone No (required for clients to...
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