Recent content by outventor

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    Would you rent a coffin?

    I don't care when I'm dead.
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    CRM Software

    ZOHO CRM. Affordable. Web based. Works with Gmail.
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    Would you like to run a local business directory?

    If anybody wants to create a business directory I assume it is easier to start without need for any financial commitment. Having said that, once the data has been collected nothing stops you from having the directory printed instead if you so wish. Richardsha. I don't think there is...
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    Would you like to run a local business directory?

    Quite a few people I think. Speaking of my neighborhood, there are 2 local directories. Judging by their circulation figures and time they have been around they are doing it right for themselves, advertisers and readers. pink-pages.co.uk rural-trader.co.uk
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    Would you like to run a local business directory?

    Everybody knows directories big & small, printed & online, more and less useful. Anybody who have ever thought about running their own local directory is welcome to share his/hers thoughts on this. Would you be interested in software/service allowing you to create local business directory...
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    Delivering leaflets and other marketing ideas

    As for leaflets - they are cheap and quite effective [for the price]. What I haven't tried yet is to supply some useful personalized items instead, like trolley tokens or beer openers or fridge magnets. Yes, they are more expensive but then most of them wouldn't end it the bin straight away...
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    Delivering leaflets and other marketing ideas

    I would knock Land Registry or Council door first. Your best bet is to find which estates have been built between 1991 - 2001. This should give you plenty of opportunities, since you are not looking for single properties anyway.
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    Ni hao from China

    Howdy :) Can you provide some information about the local customs there? Do Chinese translate foreign names? Is it what "LiSenXi" stands for?
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    A new product idea to shelf

    You are on the best way to lose all the money and gain some knowledge. First question you need to answer: How do you know anybody will buy your product? There is many more that follow. There is so many pitfalls you won't believe until you actually start walking this path. To secure the IP on...
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    Volkswagen - Need to learn basic sales technique

    If it was my business the sales guy would be on his way home.
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    Wow its been tough!

    Does your friend offer his/hers services to other parties? Some people "forget" so easily I wish I knew somebody who could promptly remind them to pay their dues in an appropriate manner.
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    How to get local exposure

    Here is my own advertising options list. Radio. Expensive. Newspapers. Poor readership numbers? Leaflets. Cheap option. Buses. Expensive. Advertising boards. Might work if you find good spots. Mobile advertising. Buy a big van, paint it bright + big lettering. My alternative to...
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    Selling In Shopping Malls

    Shopping centre in Leicester 80/day Mon-Fri 100/day Sat-Sun + vat
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    Foreign web designers

    VWorker.com [formerly RentACoder.com] - used it myself. Be sure you get your requirements right from the beginning - saves time & money.