Recent content by TracyMacey

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    Can someone have a look at my site

    whats the URL for hand made cards uk (I want to see it now!) That last post was a bit harsh - I think the photography isnt helping the overall look of the cards - they all look a bit dark (maybe its just my eyes - I've been staring at a screen for far too long)
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    free B2B trading site

    Sorry all, I put those requests on to demonstrate where all the requests should go! (Its a new site and will prob take forever to populate it but please use it - if it gets popular you can all have a free ad on it!)
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    free B2B trading site

    Hi, You do the work after you;re picked - once you're picked you can arrange with the buyer your own terms regarding the completion of the work etc - its just a way to facilitate business, the actual transaction doesnt go through the site, but buyer and seller can add feedback.
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    free B2B trading site

    Hi Gary, I'll pass your comments on to him - they are very much appreciated Tracy
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    free B2B trading site

    Hi all, My other half (starting up as a web designer) has designed an online trading post for businesses. There are a couple of typos in it but otherwise its a reasonably good site and it is functioning. Best of all its free to all businesses. The idea is, that if you have a requirement for a...
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    Is anyone else using textstart.com??

    Hi Mike, just registered for free account too so will let you know! Tracy
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    The cost of starting up...

    Hi, I offer free sales & marketing advice (via email) and I am happy to offer any help I can (I also carry out market research projects, telemarketing and general marketing material design at very reasonable prices!) I have not worked directly in the FMCG market but we do carry out...
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    Closing Business

    Hi, Were you referring to your telemarketing services & pay per lead? We offer high end account penetration, including campaign design, mailshot creation and appointment setting. We also do a lot of work for european companies looking to get into the UK market, so we include a market survey...
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    Legal Requirements of a Virtual Office....

    Hi! As far as I'm aware, its the registered address that is important, but you;re best off phoning their helpline to find out inlandrevenue dot gov dot uk hope this helps! Tracy
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    Closing Business

    Hi, I usually close about 70% - its getting to the point of a meeting in the first place thats the difficult part! Being in a similar business to you I guess you might have the sale issues. Its hard to market this kind of service professionally without spending masses on advertising, and I...
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    Office furniture - recommendations

    Hi, Theres a company called green - works dot co dot uk which distributes quality used furniture (from places like Barclays etc) their prices are really cheap plus I think they give some of the money to charity too! Tracy
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    help !!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi! Do you have a website? We provide services tro help companies outside the UK break into the UK market, setting appointments etc. (contact me for more details if interested!) There is also a website called alibaba.com which might be helpful to you Good luck! Tracy macey and macey...
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    I need your Help

    Hi Prabir, You need to be very specific in your marketing. I'm assuming you know who your target market is? What do you need in order to set up on your own? If you are already in a position to get started and you know your target market, then you should get a data list together and start with...
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    effective promotion ?

    Hi, Why dont you try a different approach? Why not speak with some local beauty salons, hairdressers, the local gym etc. Ask if they'll have your flyers in there, maybe for a commission on the sales you make? Then you;re getting your target audience. You could offer the salon owners some free...