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    Business name question

    I am considering opening a small business running activities for children - a very local business. The business name I love is already used by a small business running the same type of activities on the other side of the country, also just locally to them. They haven't registered the name either...
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    Do I give up?

    Not my personal experience of netmums. I was able to successfully market my business on netmums and found it was very effective free advertising - maybe it depends on the local moderator. The Leeds site for example is very active with a few local independent baby shops advertising on there...
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    Do I give up?

    The others have made some great marketing suggestions but as a mum of 2 under 5's I'd certainly echo the local promotion/networking suggestions. I've seen this done at toddler groups and playgroups I've been to with very positive effects. Go out to groups, take flyers and cards and some smaller...
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    todays sun newspaper says more snow this year

    Ordering a ton of plastic sledges wholesale ;)
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    Growing my Business - Service swap

    Pocket money designs - saw from your FB page that you were offering logos for £10. Is this offer still on? Need a logo for a new online shop
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    Online shop - paypal only?

    Thats exactly what I thought - most frequent online shoppers are familiar with and often prefer paypal. But there are those (especially the only-at-christmas online shoppers) who I think may be put off - and not realise that you can use Paypal for credit and debit cards. Perhaps the solution is...
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    Online shop - paypal only?

    I am currently researching options - looking to launch a small online shop selling childrens products (fairly low value but specialised). As this is a new venture I am looking for an initial low cost option which I will then upgrade if the response is good. I have been looking at Mr Site but...
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    Magnetic Vehicle Signs

    Just to add to the above - I was mistaken for a taxi a few times though!!!
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    Magnetic Vehicle Signs

    I differ in view from the others - I had them in the past and they worked well for me. I owned a business running art and craft classes for toddlers and ordered the car magnets from Vistaprint when they were on special offer for a ridiculously low price. As my car was often parked outside of...
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    Hi, I'm new :)

    Hi Good luck with that - sounds a great idea. I did Usborne books a few years ago when my daughter was a baby - the books are lovely. Can't help with company info I'm afraid but would have thought your best bet would be targeting the big call centre type businesses - around Doxford Park area in...
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    Jewellery Stall

    School fayres, playgroups etc? In the run up to Xmas these could be great places to have a stall or space for little/no financial outlay - targeting busy mums who have lots of presents to buy but don't want to brave the shops! I am setting up a toy business and although I am aiming to open a...
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    Selling via stalls, parties etc

    Thanks for the replies and the helpful advice. I'm not planning on selling at trade fairs. I just would have a stall at the local schools Christmas fairs (my own childrens schools haven't even fixed their date yet so I am sure they'll still have some space!), go to some local toddler groups etc...
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    Selling via stalls, parties etc

    My plan is to set up a bricks and mortar specialist wooden toy shop next year. Whilst planning for this and waiting for the premises to become available it occurred to me that whilst I am still working part time I could still cash in on the pre-Xmas selling opportunities and do a bit of early...
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    Turning Things around

    Haven't had time to read through all replies to this thread properly but re the fancy dress .... Get a few adult size character costumes eg Iggle Piggle, Peppa Pig, Dora. Build up a business locally hiring them out to parents for parties, school fayres, toddler groups etc. There are a few...
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    Need help with a name??

    I tend to agree with the others and think that using your own name in the business name makes it seem more personal - how about something like Handcrafted Designs by Nikki?
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