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    Telecoms Startup

    Hi David, I went through a quite similar situation at the company I was working for, but in my case, it was a systems development company rather than telecommunications. I understand the challenges you are facing now. In my scenario, offering services to the clients of the company I was...
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    Just a Hi from a failed businessman!

    Hello Jack, I too have experienced ups and downs in past businesses, and like you, I'm still pushing forward. If you need any assistance in the technology realm, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with the car sales and any future endeavours! Warm regards,
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    Seeking Opportunities in UK Startups - Advice Needed!

    Hello IanSuth, Thank you for your practical suggestions. I'll explore local companies in sectors I am familiar with and try the direct approach as you recommended. Thank you,
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    Seeking Opportunities in UK Startups - Advice Needed!

    Novevan, Thank you for the suggestion. However, I'm currently looking for something more challenging, even if there isn't a guaranteed financial return. I'd like to get involved in creating a product or an application, and I believe that would also help me improve my spoken English. Thanks...
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    Open Source CRM With Customer Portal

    I wasn't aware that the customer portal extension for SuiteCRM had become so pricey. While I'm not deeply familiar with SuiteCRM's intricacies at the moment, I'll delve into it given the demand and the community's need. If I can devise a solution that doesn't require an excessive amount of time...
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    Seeking Opportunities in UK Startups - Advice Needed!

    Hello everyone, I'm from Portugal and will be relocating to the UK in the upcoming months as my partner is undertaking a course at a London hospital. We will be in the country for roughly 6 months. Professionally, I've been working in system development since 2002. I have experience in coding...
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    Online selling - your own website or better to use Shopify, Wix or similar ?

    Hello, Byzantium! As a developer, I understand the temptation to switch to platforms like Shopify or Wix due to their simplicity and the ability to make changes on your own. But here are some technical points to consider. Switching to a new platform or design can have implications for your...
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    Open Source CRM With Customer Portal

    Hello Paul, One option you might consider is SuiteCRM. It's a fork of SugarCRM and is entirely open source. SuiteCRM offers a customer portal which allows them to register, log in, and access details such as related documents or records. Moreover, you have the freedom to customise the CRM...