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    There's never been a better time...

    I've been saying for two or three years now that the opportunities for businesses to have a press release published in their local newspaper has never been greater. And here's the proof. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/regional-daily-apologises-after-printing-april-1-pr-spoof/ It's...
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    Reduction of 'casual' hours

    Thanks to Sandra and Cyndy for your replies, which confirmed my own thinking. Nothing has happened as yet but the signals I'm getting suggest it may soon. Better to be prepared in advance!
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    Reduction of 'casual' hours

    A quick question. If someone has worked as a casual employee, doing the same number of weekly hours for the same amount of payment, for more than five years, can the company legally then reduce the number of hours/shifts without the agreement of the employee?
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    How did you find writer for your site?

    Hi technician27, Interesting to see that you want someone to write for readers rather than search engines. It's good thinking. After all, you can have the best SEO copy in the world – which will no doubt bring people to your website – but if the content is boring, they won't stick around. Like...
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    Design and print booklet

    Hi, would be happy to help. Have sent a PM.
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    Where do you turn first?

    My original question in this thread was really to gauge what people have done in practice, rather than what they should do in theory. But it's generated an interesting discussion. Some valid points by both ethicalpr and Christopher but wouldn't necessarily agree that there's little point in...
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    Where do you turn first?

    Thanks for the advice... I have done, and still do, a fair bit of networking and, while it does pay off sometimes, not as much as I would hope. It's also a long-term commitment because it takes time to build that key element of trust. I've often found that a) many businesses won't change from...
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    Where do you turn first?

    At some time in their existence most businesses require some printed marketing materials to be designed or created, whether it's business cards, stationery, flyers, brochures or pop-up banners. I'm curious to know where people turn first. Do you: Go straight to a printers, assuming they...
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    Magazine advertising sales dilemma

    Hi all We publish a hotel and catering trade magazine in the north west. We started it earlier this year in conjunction with another company, who were responsible for selling the advertising. Here's the dilemma. The other company doesn't have time any more to sell the advertising. We don't...
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    How to quickly persuade customers I want to help them?

    Okieman, be interested to hear if you try Scott's 20-second tip and if it makes a difference to responses. We're trying to develop a new marketing product for local businesses and cold calling is tough, especially if you're not a natural salesman! I can relate to that skepticism you get from...
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    Print quotes needed

    Thanks for that, Neil. Just realised I omitted to mention in my post that the leaflets would be printed on one side only. Steve
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    Print quotes needed

    Hi all Looking for some print quotes for five leaflets x 2000 in full colour on 250gsm silk art. First leaflet would be DL size and each subsequent leaflet 10 mm shorter, so that when held in a wallet/folder, the end of each leaflet can be easily identified. If possible also need a price...
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    Business NorthWest @ Manchester Central

    Hi Andrew I'm hoping to attend, workload permitting! Steve
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    North West networking

    Hi there If there's anyone in the Lancashire area who networks and doesn't already know about it, Wyre Council runs a very good networking event called Wyred Up. The next event is tomorrow at Rossall School, near Fleetwood, at 3pm. For more details or to register, go to www.wyredup.co.uk
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    How to get publicity for a business? Are flyers worth it?

    Hi Jack I would suggest the easiest route for you would simply be to have a look at your local newspapers and find out if they have a business writer or business editor. If so, give the paper a ring and ask for them (alternatively just ask for the newsdesk). Tell them all about yourself and...
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