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    Meditation, mindfullness

    I'm one of those "creative people who like to express themselves" :p and I'm all for meditation. I'm just trying it out. Focussing on the breath is v simple but can have amazing positive effects on body and mind which surely influences everything we do including business. I've just discovered...
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    What is YOUR definition of Marketing?

    Hi Chris Hmmm not sure about that one. There's a lot of overlap but if you take the 4 P's definition of marketing Product / Price / Place / Promotion I'm not sure that the Sales team are directly involved in shaping the product are they? Possibly more overlap re pricing. Or maybe in a small...
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    you dont believe everything you read on the Internet do you?

    I agree about the doctor thing. I'm a classic cyber-chondriac. Always telling my doc what I think's wrong c/o the internet. I'm sure he's always happy to see me!
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    Can you guys give me a hand please?

    Darling, I AM also a member on this forum you know! :mad:. (made you look - or maybe not but someone's got to stick up for the ladies round here) ;)
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    Freelancer Invoice

    This thread's a bit old now but in case anyone's still looking, we've just released a set of invoice templates which are free to download / no obligation / no registration required. Send me a message if interested. Cheers!
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    Offering a service or product for FREE as a promotion for a shortwhile?

    Yes, depends on the type of business / service & the projected figures. Did you say what your business is?
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    Can anyone recommend a good printing Co?

    Vistaprint have always been consistent when I don't want to spend much. Or go local and see what;'s the best price your local one can do - prob would like the business.
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    The best possible way to sell my services?

    Let us know how you get on?
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    Best Way To Use Twitter

    There's a lot of what I call "white noise" going on on twitter. Spam and great long lists of mentions. Let's face it, who really reads all this? I think it's misuse of twitter. It can be used really well and sites like social media examiner have really good tips.
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    Will leaflets work for us?

    I'd be more inclined to consider targeting potential customers more specifically rather than a general leaflet drop. Jot down who your ideal customers are likely to be and then where you're likely to reach them. You might have a better success rate targeting groups that need a minibus or do tie...
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    Become a charity or not ?

    You really need to speak to the charity commission to see if you meet the specific criteria for becoming a charity. Good luck with it!
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    Printed Pull Up Banner Needed

    why not contact your local printer and see if they'll help you through forging a personal / local relationship. Good luck.
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    Any suggestions to how one can reach out to as many charities as possible?

    Hi, every county or area has it's own voluntary council - find out the one for your area or as someone else said the umbrella bodies NCVO or in wales it's WCVA. You should be able to get something on their websites or newsletters about the opportunities. Also there is a national volunteering...
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    What is YOUR definition of Marketing?

    In my experience many people confuse marketing with promotion. Promotion is just one aspect of marketing. Marketing is about: 1 Identifying what you want your marketing to achieve 2. Identifying specifically who your customers are and what you know about them then and only then do you ... 3...
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    Shout out from Shropshire, UK

    Hi there Just joined & hoping to share tips, info & chat. I've just started working for a small UK business called SliQTools. We produce invoicing software and I'm on board to help with marketing & customer support. Anyone else out there writing a blog for their business have any tips for...
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