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    Investor would like her money

    Hi If you have the money and you feel it is due to her, than pay her back under the terms agreed. If you have the money to repay her in full, you should offer her a settlement (reduced sum!), and negotiate the best deal for both of you. This way you shift your focus on generating profit for...
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    Looking for really good and experienced freelance sales people x2

    Hi there, Never thought of fulfilling this requirement on this forum, I am also looking for similar, but we sell Extreme Sports Products and Houseware products, so if you do come across anyone with a passion for these products, would appreciate if you could refer them. We are Manchester...
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    Trade business

    Find out about Trade Expos for your market, they are expensive but you just need one good contact to make it pay! The organisers sometimes offer 'starter stands' for first timers! At trade Expos your potential customers come to you and they are not generally open to Joe public. I did this...
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    Suggested sales intro

    Hi All sales calls involve some sort of script! However, the secret is that it shouldnt come across as a scripted call. Good advice from the previous two writers, just to add my few pence worth: Keep it Simple Ask open ended questions like ' Do you send gifts to staff/customers at Christmas...
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    Entering PR/Marketing

    Hi We are a Manchester based company and if you are willing to offer PR services on a 'volunteer' basis, we are currently promoting 2 new products and could use extra PR. If this suits drop me a PM for more info. Regards Dharmesh
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    Business advice

    Hi Nat west is also a good bank for start ups as they will allocate a manager to you who can help you set things up. Pop into any branch and ask to speak to their small business adviser. I would start sole trader and consider Ltd route once your business takes off, as the previous writers...
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    Need an SEO expert, probably from abroad, advise!

    Hi Tom (BTW - thanks for the tip/link Sandra). We have been considering employing an SEO company from India as we have tried UK based companies who have overpromised and under-delivered. We know an excellent Uk based guy who is excellent but very expensive, gladly pass you their details if...
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    mountain bike / cycle business, industry...

    Hi there We have been in the off-road bike biz for past 5 years, check out 2rapid dot com to see the kind of stuff we get involved with. Recently moved into non-motorised products at alive-board dot com, which is a new streetboard product. We are certain to get involved with bikes at some...
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    Anyone ever advertised in The Trader

    Hi Have you considered exhibiting at Trade shows? Not sure which would be the best for Jewellery and what your target market is? However, Autumn Fair at NEC are offering some starter stands for £1000. Not bad for NEC, although you would only get a small stand at this price at NEC - it does...
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    RMU

    Hi thanks for the reply. However, I am looking for some guidance as it seems that the waiting lists for RMU's are indefinate. My understanding is that unless you know the right people they are impossible to get. Is this a myth? To be honest, been unable to obtain any contact details from...
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    Anyone ever advertised in The Trader

    Hi there, We advertised with the Trader for many years with excellent results. However, at that time the economy was booming and our products were unique. Many of our best customers have come from the Trader. However, over the recent 12 months or so, the profile of the reader of Trader has...
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    Review of our business plan seeking business angels

    Hi - also dont rule out the Small Business Loan Guarantee Scheme within your plan B & C, there are terms & conditions, but if you have a strong Biz plan, not always best to give a chunk of it away, if you can explore other options you should do so! Good luck.
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    RMU

    Hi there, New to this site. Can anyone help by providing contact details etc. or more info on how to obtain an RMU within shopping malls in the UK eg Trafford Centre, Arndale Centre in Manchester etc. Thanks :|
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