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    Twitter

    Please follow me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/skazman
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    Looking for partner/partners in my latest business venture.

    Ruben, I do not think you are going to get many takers by posting a message like this. For a start, people would probably wish to know what the product is. Using a Hotmail address as a contact is also not particularly professional and shoots down your credibility immediately. What it seems you...
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    Attracting Clients and Customers

    A method you do not seem to have considered is reciprocal marketing. Many of your target market will belong to a gym/health club, tennis club, cricket club, golf club, squash club etc. I would suggest visiting some independent clubs (may be tricky with the larger groups but you never know) and...
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    How to?

    The problem with publisher is that it has a file ending (i forget what it is) that not everyone will be able to open. Try and ensure that you use a more universal document type. Personally I use pdf. If you use Open Office (rather than Microsoft) the word equivalent (writer) can export files to...
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    Registering as a sole trader while in full time emplyment

    You can be employed and self-employed at the same time. You just register with the Inland Revenue (forms available from www.hmrc.gov.uk) but you do, unless you can prove that your self-employed income will be minimal, need to pay Class 2 NI which I think from memory is about £2.60 per week. Good...
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    Should Business Studies be taught in schools

    Apart from the fact that incressing numbers of schools do provide business studies (though not normally other than as an option at 14+) there is Young Enterprise: http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk They have been going for quite some time - I did a voluntary stint with them back in the...
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    Credit Crunch - Can't Help But Think The Media's To Blame...

    Indeed, It's all the fault of a certain BBC economics reporter with a big chip on his shoulder because he was never successful in the City! I am glad this is now coming to be recognised. Good luck to all - we can ride out the storm together.
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    Credit Crunch - Can't Help But Think The Media's To Blame...

    Exactly - the current situation in the UK is ALL the fault of a certain BBC economics reporter whose completely negative and downcast broadcasts are responsible and nothing else. I have been saying as much ever since the culprit's ugly face starting appearing on our screens. The man in question...
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    Marketing my shop

    There a number of issues here. If you are in a mall alongside Debenhams and other high street chains, then the passing trade should be good for you. You can back this up through local advertising and, perhaps joining your local Chamber of Commerce to net work with other business people and get...
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    I have a dilemma which is losing me sleep!

    Esther, There are a number of options here. 1. Declare the minimum amount of information to your existing company - you could (dare I say it) lie about why you are a Director of another company. Additionally, will your business be competing with your current employer - if not, you should have...
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    Business Plan - help

    Hi Yvonne, I have been advising people on their business plans for years and have written many. The first thing you need to do is decide why you need the plan. This will appear like a slightly odd question but it is relevant. If it is just for your own guidance, then perhaps just one page...
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    Recruitment Advertising

    WNT, Further to my earlier message, a new site has set up aimed at entry level vacancies: www.fusejobs.co.uk If you contact them and tell Matt that Simon gave you the lead, it would be appreciated. All the best, Simon
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    Recruitment Advertising

    By far the best eneral recruitment site is Monster but I suspect they charge. Basically, if you want it for free, you ae not going to reach a) the best candidates and b) candidate filtering to ensure that the numbers of time-wasters are minimised. I hope this helps.
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    Music businesses wanted

    Dear all, If you are based in London and are running a music or related business, please get in touch. I am running a network of music businesses (and people wanting to get into the industry) and am keen on expanding the network. We meet usually once a month on a social basis and have had a...
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    DO i pay Tax if so how?

    You will have to complete a self assessment form for the tax year. Only the interest part of your mortgage will be tax deductible so if your rent cancels out against the mortgage payments and your mortgage is an interest only one, then in theory, you will not pay tax. However, if your mortgage...
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