Recent content by speedy_s

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    iOS & Flash dilemma

    We manufacture medium value custom goods (avg sale around £500) and our online designer is based on flash. 20% of our visitors are using tablets that can't run the designer tool. Now I have the option to move to HTML5/Javascript or keep Flash. My argument for keeping on Flash was that...
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    Openning an office in Australia

    Does anyone have any experiences in trading/opening offices outside the UK? I am not planning to employ anyone as the business will be online with call centre support and warehouse fulfilment distribution but I think I need to setup an Australian office (& bank account?) for all the legal & tax...
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    Do you think "commission only" sales jobs are any good?

    So whats a 'good system'. I have been debating about getting a commission only salesman too. However, it is tricky how to setup the referral since we trade on the internet however have significant customer dialogue.
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    Looking for a graphics artist

    Would anyone be able to recommend a good graphics artist? I am looking for someone to design site banners & images..I already have a very good site template etc however I need someone who can work ad hoc to add some graphics incorporating our products & promo text.
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    Electronic Locks

    Thanks, security would not be the selling feature however being a lock it has to be somewhat secure...i would assume you could use the lock with batteries.
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    Furniture Sales

    Surely better to work it out the other way by looking into your costs...i.e rent, sales people salary and other overheads? How many do you think you can sell? 1 a month or 1 a week? How much investment are you making and what return do you want on that? I.e perhaps you want to earn 10% on the...
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    Electronic Locks

    Does anyone know of a manufacturer/product designer of electronic locks? UK based a plus...but looking at the state of the country might not be possible... Thanks in advance
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    Innovative Breakfast Shop

    Being a Londoner, would love to have breakfast options near tube stations early in the morning. There is Pret/Eat/Starbucks everywhere but you would have thought passing trade via a stall outside the tube station would perform quite well... The toughest thing is to get the place/permission next...
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    International Partnership Legal Work

    I was wondering if someone could point me in the right directions regarding setting up a partnership with an Australian business partner (with the entity registered in Australia)? Thanks
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    Chat Client Recomendations

    We currently use google chat within our 'office' to talk to each other (every one works from home)...but it has no facility for group conversations...does anyone have any suggestions for a light weight, safe, secure chat client? Thanks
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    Australian resident business partner

    I have a successful UK business which I would like to expand to Australia. So, I am looking to enter into a JV with a local/resident. If anyone is interested please pm me.
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    Hiring some one on a contract/per hour basis

    Thanks but I don't think that is going to work since we are looking for 1 person to work semi permanently.
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    Hiring some one on a contract/per hour basis

    Does anyone know good websites for advertising for a contract/work from home job? The job is basically answering customer swrvice calls, sending invoices etc... Thanks
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    Business Transfer Agents

    Actually, I want them to buy my business. I really believe it is a match made in heaven. I have looked at their financials and they have the bank account to do it...
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    Business Transfer Agents

    Thank you all. Does anyone has any advice in approaching a competitor (aiming a different market but doing the same thing)? What do do/how much information to give you etc?