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    Which traffic sources are still worth our time?

    StaceyB - I think blog commenting CAN be a good way drive more traffic to your site, but generally think it's not worth the effort most of the time. Just my 2cents.
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    CV Writing Agencies - Cropping Up Every Day!

    You can still start the business - there is always room (consider niche-ing). As for why now - I would say it is because people are more connected. The power of the web means that finding someone to do something is only a click away. And, it's not a bad business idea so of course people will...
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    Do you always need an offer?

    You definitely do not need an offer in every ad. If you emphasize (truthfully) and clearly describe what a person will obtain by using your service (taking into account the competition in your area), it shouldn't matter as people will buy irrespective of whether you have an offer/discount or...
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    Coffee promotion?

    Give the coffee away to local business and use it as an opportunity to establish a relationship with those business (for future sales). Perfect opportunity.
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    is this too scary?

    I wouldn't worry too much about alienating some people - good copy tends to do that (so you know you're on the right track). The basic rules to good copy, in my opinion, are; 1. That it is 100% truthful and accurate. 2. You just need to ensure that you're understood. 3. That when you have...
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    Start up business needs some guidance

    +1 for pen and paper idea. Bootstrap until you have sales, Then you can look at upgrading.
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    Playing music in my shop? suggestions?

    To answer your question, I don't think it is crucial for your kind of business. But, it couldn't hurt. Maybe jump on itunes for some suggestions. I'm not too sure as to the type of music that would suit...
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    Help selling my website

    1. Do your research on flippa. and/or; 2. Contact a website broker (sorry, I can't recommend anyone - just do a google search). Need to know the stats - traffic, generated income etc before I could give you an idea as to what it is worth.
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    Assistance for a part time business

    You're starting off in business, good for you. My suggestion is, for any business venture - to test and test and test. Only when you are absolutely sure the time will be well spent growing the business should you continue. Consider starting the business and working on it for a month to gauge...
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    New venture

    I know you said you did your market research, but my advice to you is to test test test. You want to ENSURE that there is a market for the product before putting the work in.
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    How do you decide to select a computer repair company?

    Referral is key (but you seem to know that). You might be interested in reading the referral engine by John Jantsch (author of Duct Tape Marketing). I highly recommend it. Other than referral, I would do a google search and find someone local, yet well rated (eg; there might be ratings on the...
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    Ebay alternatives? Other auction sites that you would recommend...

    Agree with this. Nowdays, due to the number of options, it is so easy to set up your own store. If you're not happy with ebay, make your own store and market it. I see you've set up your own alternative to ebay - good luck with it.
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