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    Social media marketing

    I'm no social media manager or expert but it's something we are struggling with as a business at the moment so had read your original post with interest back then. I was going to say, don't get hung up on the "likes" on posts. They effectively don't mean anything. Your not monetising your...
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    Couriers/Shipping of Long Items in the UK - Diabolical Service - need recommendations

    We sell stupid sized product - all custom made to order so different every week. Recently I've had Fedex keep trying to get our business - worth a shout with them? I haven't looked into them in detail as to what their maximum dimensions, weights and costs are as our customer base just pays the...
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    Switching phone line

    I've been using http://www.voipfone.co.uk/ for the past 15 months or so to set up a sub-brand where we wanted to keep it away from our main company. Normal landline number rings on my mobile via their app. Hassle free for £5 a month.
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    Sharing files using Onedrive

    I've no idea what I've done. Office 365 business users. In the summer I started using OneDrive and have PC synced to laptop. User 1 User 2 I think I've got a folder called "Shared Folder" with all relevent documents that want multiple access with multiple users using and updating the...
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    Is there any need for Adobe Acrobat anymore.

    Ahhhhh brilliant. Reddit is a font of knowledge to work around.
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    Is there any need for Adobe Acrobat anymore.

    I can't even seem to preview PDF files in File explorer with the preview pane. (images show fine when clicked on) Deleted Acrobat, using Foxit for Outlook usability to preview in outlook. But file explorer thing is annoying. Unsure if it's them or my PC!
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    PHP/MySQL Web Developer to Build & Host a New Site

    Yes, and yes. Website is working. Although on his reseller hosting, so he can put a close and stop to that at any point too! Extra work on logo design whether that's contracted out further, whatever. The point is money has changed hand whether large or small which should taken into account the...
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    PHP/MySQL Web Developer to Build & Host a New Site

    Dean completed our e-commerce site - really pleased with the outcome and he did a grand job considering the bland, boring product. From the initial call he "got" what we was after. A lot of freedom and was able to lead the works. Of course, tweaks and changes were requested. Final part of the...
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    PHP/MySQL Web Developer to Build & Host a New Site

    Don't bother. Will only give you an invoice and run off with your money without providing the service.
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    StepSocial social media management

    Anyone ever used a service similar to this for social media? www.stepsocial.com I assume it's outsourced at the low-ish price. Or any other recommendations? I'm rubbish with graphic design and creating stuff worthwhile for the various platforms and don't particularly enjoy that side of...
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    Simple cheap Advertising

    I had a cold call during lock down from a printer cartridge supplier. Hooked me with the "free chocolates thrown in the box" concept and understanding how long our toner lasts (ish) and calling at appropriate times. Repeat business to them since. Depends where your invoices are being sent. I...
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    Best remote desktop software for small businesses

    I like AnyDesk but I have two monitors at home and office which is annoying when wondering why the email or document hasn't opened on the screen! TeamViewer allows you to open two windows which is more useful Google Chrome has a remote desktop connection.
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    Are you using Artificial Intelligence in your business yet?

    Ergh. I tried ChatGPT and deepai this week. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_schools_in_England I want to use this list in the same format they're set up in but on Excel. Title to be East of England Subtitle Bedford Click link to Bedford list Copy and paste list of schools Subtitle...
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    Quoting / Sales Order / Sales Invoicing / Purchase Order / Stock Management System

    As long as it all links together? I'm all ears.
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    Quoting / Sales Order / Sales Invoicing / Purchase Order / Stock Management System

    Posted back in 2022 - https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/quickbooks-desktop-discontinued-in-the-uk.417273/ Posted back in 2023 - https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/quickbooks-online-woes-quoting-order-stock-management-help-please.423166/#post-3200160 Not sure where best to post...
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