Recent content by Mason567

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    China Post Air Mail

    Hi all, Iv got a parcel arriving via China air mail, less than around 30kg and under £120, I'm assuming this will be delivered to the post office then to my door with standard mail. Do I need to do a self declaration or anything? Or will they charge me when delivering it, or will they just...
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    Small claims court question

    My dad had a similar situation. Went on for months, he found an online solicitor company that he paid £60 for them to send a letter threatening action if it wasn't paid. Low and behold a few days later a cheque came through the post!
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    Starting up in business

    Again I'm not an expert in the field but I'm pretty sure temp work has a lot more regulations and considerations than placing permanent candidates, so ensure you have thoroughly researched the regulations, I might be easier to start with permanent work and possibly add a temp sector on later. I...
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    Looking for new start up feedback

    I think most people who work long hours and regularly order things have some kind of procedure in place whether its a secured box in their garden and an open padlock on top, courier puts it in and locks it, simple, or some just leave with their neighbor depending on the company. If you could...
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    How do I get things off the ground.. ADVICE needed

    You would need to allocate some of your start up fund to liability insurance if you havn't considered it already, this will be a must as you have said you will be working on other peoples property/businesses before trading but shouldn't cost a lot for the year.
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    Courier query

    I'm aware it's a small issue but it seems it's growing and obviously it has more of an impact on a smaller business when this does happen. As I said even with their signature on the signature cards there have been cases where people are still adamant they havnt received their items and...
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    Courier query

    Hi guys I'm in the process of researching setting up a courier company. However it worries me when looking online and at other forums the amount of claims/fraudulent claims against parcels. There's cases where even with a signature from the recipient some people have still claimed they've...
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    Fiverr.com

    I think the last few logos are pretty impressive for the price you paid! :)
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    Starting a new magazine any advice

    In my area a montly booklet is delivered free to 15,000 houses. it contains local businesses anything from 1/8 of a page to a full page. ranging from £70 For 1/8 of page to £450 for the back cover. Obviously the only real barrier is delivering 15,000 montly as many are repeat customers. with a...
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    What's your 'pet hate'

    Haha :) the hairdryer is a great one! Hate that also!
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    Wood chippings/Pellets

    My local swimming pool burns wood chippings to heat the pool as apparently its alot more eco than other methods, im sure were no the only ones :)
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    New Reusable Jager Bomb Cup

    Impressive stuff - cheap aswel. Ill look forward to seeing them in clubs near me :)
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    What's your 'pet hate'

    Was waiting for that one !!
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    New Reusable Jager Bomb Cup

    I am curious though as to how it is designed as many local clubs just drop a shot glass into a small glass. Thus reusable. Why would someone want to pay for extra equipment when they can use what they have already got?
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    New Reusable Jager Bomb Cup

    Ask a few local clubs to trial it for free maybe? You may not get many answers as you have posted this in the introductions area, you'd be better putting it in General