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    Cold call about Pat testing

    The best approach is not to agree to anything from a cold call. I know it's hard to tell sometimes, particularly if by luck or judgement they get their timing right. There's a lot of unecessary PAT testing. Make sure you really do need to have it done.
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    What are your tips for a green office?

    I find that peace lillies like quite a lot of water when it gets warmer, so wtch out for them starting to droop.:)
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    Health and Safety - what does a retailer need to do?

    Try not to be too worried by the health and safety words. The main thing is that you have to think the processes of your business though and put them in writing. Whenever you come across a potential risk you have to grade it and show that you have thought it through, considered alternatives and...
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    UK Internet based businesses to die off due to competition with foreign providers?

    I have to say that in the long run, you get what you pay for. If a client chooses the $1 an hour service at some point he is probably going to regret that decision. So many corporates are moving away from the overseas call centres and out sourced departments as quality suffers and someone always...
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    Health and Safety question

    The HSE is definately the place you need also you can try your local council.
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    What would you do with land?

    I like the allotment idea, it is becoming more and more popular to grow your own, but people with limited space can't do this easily. Your idea of a dog exercise ground is lovely in theory, however, inevitably not everyone will clear up after their dogs. Do you want to end up having to do it...
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    What are your tips for a green office?

    I agree with Les En, monitors, printers and photocopiers being left on take up loads of energy, which can so easily be avoided. Also one of my pet hates is the heating being on and someone opening their window.
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    What are your tips for a green office?

    We have found that magnetic message boards work really well and cut down paper usage.
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    Anyone here from Cardiff or South Wales ?

    Hi there, we are new to ukbusinessforums, we are Santia Training based in Cardiff. Santia provide NEBOSH & IOSH Heallth and Safety Training Courses. Let's see if we can get the Cardiff region more active.