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    Choosing a business name

    I am in a similar situation to the poster except I have a name which is very similar to another company, is there any way it can be checked out if its legal?
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    Cold Calling is King

    I am really interested to hear about cold calling. I never really have rated it but then again I have never done it. I always just presumed people slammed the phone down (like me). Most of my marketing ideas are online but I think people do neglect normal old fashioned methods. Cold calling is...
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    Google Analytics keywords 'not provided'

    no I don't no of any way. Also Google analytics's doesn't even show all of your views. I have often found I have paid for more views on ad words than analytics says I have visits! Can't say I really like the service
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    Estate Agent Marketing Ideas?

    Someone has already said it but I would seriously consider a few videos. If they are done well and are a little witty they can go viral and every hit your website gets will of course help your SEO and thus sales. Videos are cheap and stay online forever. Have you also thought of merchandise...
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    Advice please on Starting up my business (funds)

    There is a number of ways you can raise business finance all have there positives and negatives. Here are a few examples, personal savings, crowdfunding, loans, credit cards (sounds silly but if it is for a small amount they are not too bad), grants (if your young look at the princes trust)...
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    Is the UK a 'Business-Friendly' Country?

    'The byre' is very true. the country itself is good to do business in, but I often outsource work abroad partly due to a lot of British people's... lazyness is a harsh word but compared to a lot of foreign countries that is what it is. Sometimes I find when sourcing new manufacturers in the UK...
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    New website

    is this already on a site or are you creating a new site? But Yes I would charge the advertiser a small amount of money if you get a decent amount of traffic.
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    How long did it take your new website to pick up sales?

    I would say its all about your experience in websites. If this is your first site it will be slower, even if the previous website wasn't eCommerce. I would say you want to have at least broken even in year one. Get small MOQ and don't pay yourself a wage and you will realise that you don't...
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    How can I make my site viral?

    There is no real way you can make a site go viral. I am interested by what you mean when you say 'it is never ever going to rank in Google'. Has the domain been blacklisted? there are no short cuts, it will be difficult. You always here of the things that go global, but you have to accept that...
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    Blogs,websites related to superfood with active UK audience?

    Yes I agree with fisicx It may just be simpler to pay for it. Or if your really short on money outsource it on fiverr.
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    What is a businessman car?

    I wouldn't be more tempted to do business with someone if they had a really flashy car. I would be inclined to get a semi decent looking car (toyota avensis) and use the money you saved by not getting a porsche boxster and put it into advertising money.
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    Working from home and domestic life problems

    Working from home can be very interesting but also stressful for other members of the family. It is important finding right home business idea which can fit in common needs such as making enough money but also a job where you can control your hours. Try to get a dedicated office space and have...
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    Wanting to start business at 16. Some advice please!

    My advice would be find what you really really enjoy in this case it may be media and then get experience in the sector. Offer to do work for free to get yourself in the door. The more experience you can get the better chance you will have of succeeding. Although having certain personality...
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    Loan applications and multipled borrowing

    That depends on the small print, I would mention it to both banks. If they say they wont give you the money, pick one bank loan and look at other ways of raising finance. Why not look at the modern method of crowdfunding? Or take a credit cards out for a little bit of extra money. Borrowing more...
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    Second hand shop -good idea?

    You may potentially get a bit of bad press if you are seen as taking business away from charity shops!
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