Recent content by Peter Jolley

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    Raising a CCJ against a company just about to go into liquidation

    We are talking thousands of pounds so I cannot just move on.... This is what I received today from their solicitor "I have been instructed by the Director of the above named company to assist with the formalities of placing it into Liquidation. The formal Notice, SIP6 Report and Statement of...
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    Raising a CCJ against a company just about to go into liquidation

    Hi, I am looking for some guidance. I have been chasing a debt for over 8 weeks, and I have just heard that the company is just about to go into liquidation. Should I raise a CCJ against this company or wait until the Solicitor issues a the formal Notice, SIP6 Report and Statement of Affairs and...
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    What's your mission statement?

    goldctrsteve, You qouted me to something I was disagreeing with what euphrosene said. But if what you are saying is correct about mission statements "If, on the other hand, your mission statement is "to supply quality fire-related services", then it makes sense to sell fire insurance and not...
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    What's your mission statement?

    Interesting CJD, So, it could be argued that either my elevator pitch (with a few tweaks) or my strapline could be a mission statement. If you look at the examples that you have posted from your google search. Hmm :|
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    What's your mission statement?

    I disagree, my elevator pitch is this, Fire Safety Services provide cost effective solutions and services in fire protection to all levels of the business communitey, which includes fire risk assessments, staff fire training and sales & servicing of fire equipment. My strap line is Redusing...
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    What's your mission statement?

    Alison, Thanks for the pointers.:) Alex, I know you said yours needs updating but at present I think your mission statement reads more like a sales pitch. Goldsteve, "The mission statement is something that guides a company, to keep it focused, that prevents it from going off on...
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    What's your mission statement?

    Hi, I am confused. What is the difference (if there is one) between a mission statement and a strap line. Mine is, Fire Safety Services - Reducing Risk & Increasing Safety. I have always thought of this as a strap line as oppose to a mission statement. What would you say it is? Pete.
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    Pearls of wisdom why businesses fail?

    Can't believe no one has mentioned these three things.:) 1. Failing to contiuoulsy improve. 2. Not keeping an eye on your competitors. 3. Contingency Plans - fire, flood, act of god etc...
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    Problem with a wireless router

    Hi, I had the same sort of problem. You could try these two things? 1. Ensure that all the properties in the wireless connection window in the XP Settings are the same as your Access Point (AP) properties. Or, 2. Ensure that the network card properties are the same as your AP settings. For...
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    Restricted Access

    Rob, Many thanks. Pete:)
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    Restricted Access

    Hi, I want to display my prices for training on my website. The thing is I would like to restrict access to the page until the interested party adds say they company name and contact details. Is this possible and is it a difficult process? Cheers in advance. Pete
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    Fujistu Siemens Laptops - any good??

    Hi, I have an Amilo Pro that I use for presentations and have had no problems at all with it. In actual fact for the price I paid it is fantastic..... It is like anything, some people with have good experiences and some have nothing but trouble. If you are looking to have the laptop as...
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    Am I being discriminatory?

    I will keep an eye on the post ;) Pete
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    Am I being discriminatory?

    That is utter rubbish. What the hell is that meant to mean Jonathan. What argument, I was stating an opinion and I was asking for yours and others. The rest of the time I have been defending my posts.
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    Am I being discriminatory?

    Where is the "bordering on allegation"? I have not accused you of defrauding anyone. I was merely asking your opinions. Pete.