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    Businesses in Northern Ireland

    Hi, Heather - thanks for the welcome! Lol, yes indeed, I blame the husband. I'm based in south Belfast. Not sure if I can mention my business name. I've followed the hashtag on twitter but never really taken part, so maybe I'll give that a go, thanks!
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    Customers Turning Up Late

    If only things were always so cut and dry. I've been running my business for 5 years so I am not naive and have a good handle on what I'm doing; I just thought I'd get other's opinions on how I could improve on this matter or if it's possible to make it as uncommon as possible. I'm glad I'm not...
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    Customers Turning Up Late

    Thanks for all the quick replies! I always arrange it with the customer, so they can yay or nay the time - it's mutually decided. Early on in my business when I noticed people were going to disregard the agreed upon time, I starting saying I had to be or would be out from the time the agreed...
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    Customers Turning Up Late

    Apologies if this has been asked before - I did a quick search and could only see posts about chasing payments - or if this is the wrong place to ask. I run a baking company from my home. Customers can pay for delivery or collect for free from me. Most, of course, opt to collect to avoid a...
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    Businesses in Northern Ireland

    Hi, folks - this thread/the NI community doesn't seem very active, but I thought I'd intro myself just in case. I'm Sarah, an American living in Belfast, and running a home bakery.
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    Hi there!

    Hello, everyone - My name is Sarah and I run a (home) bakery. I am American and have been living in the UK (married to a citizen) for 8 years as of the end of the month. I'm looking to learn and hopefully I can help others with my experience.