Recent content by Mr Blinky

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    Personal Investment

    Got to love Dragons den eh? Yes i admit it would be a gamble to an extent, there are always risks. at basic wage, using your estimation of £1k a month, would give a 20% return overall based on a 5k investment
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    Do you have something good to offer?

    When i was running a group of university shops was 2 key groups that did really well for us Meal deal, so a drink, sandwich and crisps/fruit for a simple price, easy to understand and encourages them to spend more overall Another one was pizza baguettes, they sold like mad! simple toppings...
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    We're Much Busier Since We Stopped Answering The Phone!

    being in a similar sector this is a really interesting topic, i spent a few minutes thinking before replying to try and think where we fit in the ideas and my own thoughts we are largely online based, however we give customers our mobile numbers as a means of contact which reassures them...
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    Personal Investment

    Hi everyone! Not sure if this is the right place to post, so sorry if it isnt! Ok I have been working pretty hard on my main business, which is a limited company, doing fairly well,and happy with how its progressing. As a young businessman I like to try and see things from a different...
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    Hi, Im Chris, 21 and Director of Blinky Media Limited

    Oooo now there is an intriguing question, I would have to say probably not, but its something I can look into! :)
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    Luton, Bedfordshire Businesses?

    thanks! Much appreciated
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    advice needed

    Hi warren my company has done work with a few cleaning and letting agents in the past so if you want any advice about marketing based on our work with them get in touch Best of Luck and keep at it, sound like your working hard at it!
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    For those businesses that are struggling.

    Ah yea I read that book at uni 2 years ago after a lecturer recommended it as they knew I had a lot going on and was struggling a little, really helped actually, great read!
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    Hi, Im Chris, 21 and Director of Blinky Media Limited

    Hi everyone, How you all doing? Quick Stats: I'm Chris 21 years or age Started my first business project at 15, havent looked back since! Finished uni last year Started Blinky Media Limited in January 2010 (Promotional and corporate printing company) Love all things...
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    Do you have Britain's best new business?

    Very true and my thoughts too! Spent today and yesterday having a think through what I want to say and how to word it, entry time tonight or tomorrow! :D
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    Do you prefer to pay your accountant monthly?

    As a small relatively small business the chance to pay monthly was great as allowed us to forecast a bit more accurately, although at the same time keeping money in the account until we need to pay it would be a bonus so a bit of swings and roundabouts really, although over all I feel monthly is...
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    Do you have Britain's best new business?

    Have been debating entering, didnt get chance to last year as was only in first few months of the company and everything was a bit hectic!
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    Luton, Bedfordshire Businesses?

    Hi everyone, Im a new user to the site, just wanted to see if there are any other local businesses on here, maybe network and see where we can work together! Look forward to hearing from you Chris