Where are all the good fights?

[sysops]

Is it just me, or has UKBF been a bit quiet and peaceful lately? I think we could do with a good fight to lift our spirits. Here are some suggested topics:

- Stupid thread titles, like "what do you think of", or "does anyone know".

- Stupid new business ideas (come on, someone must have a really amazing new idea??)

- Someone selling really cheap hosting, £2 a year, unlimited bandwidth.

Anything, just bring it on!

 

[integreatmedia]

"Does anyone know where I can get £2 hosting for my new stupid business idea?"

 

[tom111]

- Stupid new business ideas (come on, someone must have a really amazing new idea??)
!

I was thinking about starting a brothel called Reasonably Priced Sex, and offering richard branson a 49% stake. I think with his virgin brand, he'd be an obvious business partner.

 

[Tej]

Think he lost his virginity long time ago.. he would be an "oblivious" business partner

 

[Sphinx]

I was thinking about starting a brothel called Reasonably Priced Sex, and offering richard branson a 49% stake. I think with his virgin brand, he'd be an obvious business partner.

He would certainly be up for shagging everyone there i think.

 

[estwig]

What about..

Why are all on-line retailers stupid??



Do you reckon that might start a fight??

 

[Tej]

What about..

Why are all on-line retailers stupid??



Do you reckon that might start a fight??

That shouyld be the start of a good 'un

 

[KM-Tiger]

Nothing to fight about.

 

[Tej]

Are there any stats available showing how the on-line retailers are really doing?.. or how many have gone bust in recent months?

 

[sysops]

Are there any stats available showing how the on-line retailers are really doing?.. or how many have gone bust in recent months?

Well, IMRG release stats on a weekly basis, but believe them at your peril.

I'm happy to reveal our stats, up 35% YoY.

 

[SouthernFreerider]

how abouuuut


the OP sucks for not starting a good fight

 

[Simon-M]

I was thinking about starting a brothel called Reasonably Priced Sex, and offering richard branson a 49% stake. I think with his virgin brand, he'd be an obvious business partner.

69% will be more up his street for a deal like this

 

[Mister B]

Well, IMRG release stats on a weekly basis, but believe them at your peril.

I'm happy to reveal our stats, up 35% YoY.

That's pretty good-I assume that's sales, but what's happening to the margin figure?

That aside, are you calling me a poof?

Mister B

 

[sjt]

I want to start up a new business forum... www.businessforumsuk.co.uk, and want to charge people £100 to join, but I'm offering UKBF members a special offer of 30p off the joining fee when they join BFUK.

Want feedback....

 

[sysops]

That's pretty good-I assume that's sales, but what's happening to the margin figure?

Good question. While YoY turnover is up 35%, YoY profit is only up around 27%. Mainly due to weak pound.

That aside, are you calling me a poof?

Me?!?

Oh, I get it, fight...

 

[Tej]

30p off? does that mean £99.70?.. ( cheap skate )

 

[FluxServices]

I am shocked streets local hasent posed in here, hes the one that normally starts Sh*t.

This might

 

[Mister B]

Good question. While YoY turnover is up 35%, YoY profit is only up around 27%. Mainly due to weak pound.

That's pretty good bearng in mind what's going on. Just goes to show that if the business model is sound and run effectively then recessions can be times of opportunity

FWIW, my sales are flat as I have been out of stock of my best selling products, but gross margin is five points up. Principally due to new lines being introduced which are of higher margin.

Mister B

 

[streetslocal]

Come on the OP hs started a thread thats so poor and useless

Joking.....

 

[sysops]

That's pretty good bearng in mind what's going on.

It's early days. 2009 is going to be a fun time...

 

[Tej]

It's early days. 2009 is going to be a fun time...

You ain't kidding!

 

[thebigIAM]

Want to start a fight? All you need to do is start a post saying "Recession? What recession?"

Someone might think you were a government minister.

 

[Morgy]

On a more serious note....

I am in the process of setting up a website that will put an end to eBay. I plan on using the best form of advertising, 'Word of Mouth' and reckon I will save myself a fortune on advertising costs! Because I am not spending on Advertising, my fees will be 2% lower than eBays. I have even found a host for £7 per year! Result!!!

Will keep you updated.

 

[Tej]

On a more serious note....

I am in the process of setting up a website that will put an end to eBay. I plan on using the best form of advertising, 'Word of Mouth' and reckon I will save myself a fortune on advertising costs! Because I am not spending on Advertising, my fees will be 2% lower than eBays. I have even found a host for £7 per year! Result!!!

Will keep you updated.

what!.. only 2%?.. what are you going to do with all your surplus money?

 

[Dominic Taylor]

I've invented a waterproof fish, anyone got 50k?

 

[Morgy]

Sell it on my site when it's up and running.
As a UKBF Member I will give you a further 1% off!!!!
The site will be:
http://www.bidhigherthananyoneelsetowintheiteminquestionthatyouarebiddingon.co.uk/


Catchy I know!

Is it Ok to post the link? I'm still testing the water & haven't parted with my hard earned cash!!

 

[Dominic Taylor]

Site's down for me. You need some unlimited hosting

 

[Tej]

unlimited hosing more like it!

 

[Morgy]

Yeah..the site shuts down in the evening...something about the servers needing to cool down & save electricity. Not sure exactly as I am not technically minded.

Most people are in bed now anyway.

The Servers usually operate 10:11am 1pm & 4:34 - 7:01pm.

eBay has the edge at the minute but I'm working on it!

 

[Alice3537]

-The Government's strategy for managing the possible crisis we are facing is absolutely 199% spot on

- G Dubbya was a GREAT president - what the hell is wrong with you who disgaree??

- Peter Mandelson should be knighted for his insight into UK business - what do you think?

- Tea really is better than coffee so you coffee drinkers SUCK

 

[beadell]

Ling........

 

[Spock]

Ling........

...has left the building

 

[PaddyPawsPetServices]

Gordon Brown is really good at his job, Woolies hasnt gone bust, they just wanted a holiday

 

[Spock]

Jack Bauer is a pussy I could do all that with one hand behind my back

 

[Write My Site]

I'm a woman in business. Can anybody recommend a networking group with no nasty men? If I get a free manicure with my membership so much the better.

 

[PaddyPawsPetServices]

Im a girl too!

Everywoman used to have a forum...not sure it still has tho

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

Open Source is the best! Everyone dump microsoft and go open source!

 

[deniser]

Thanks Sysops - I hadn't logged on for a while as I couldn't find anything interesting to read and was busy anyway - but this thread made me chuckle.

Going back to the earlier Q about online sales, I did post elsewhere that my traffic had doubled since Jan 1st but no-one believed me - didn't have the energy to start a fight - too much work to do!

 

[sysops]

Going back to the earlier Q about online sales, I did post elsewhere that my traffic had doubled since Jan 1st but no-one believed me - didn't have the energy to start a fight - too much work to do!

Wow. Is that coming from natural search, referrals, or a mix?

 

[deniser]

Wow. Is that coming from natural search, referrals, or a mix?

At the risk of any of those SEO people coming after me and starting a fight (because they don't believe this is possible and that any increase in traffic can only be down to their paid for SEO), I think it is mainly from natural search and Google in particular because of the changes they made at New year to the way they display search results.

We have had no. 1 for our main search term for over 2 years now but for our 2nd and 3rd main search term we have now got not only 1st position in google (previously it hovered between 1 and 3) but a subpage has 2nd position (or vice versa). So to occupy 2 top slots instead of one has produced a lot more traffic.

Secondary to this and a lot less important, we are getting a lot more traffic from fora - our 4th biggest referrer (non search) is mumsnet.com.

Also, lots more traffic from Europe and USA because of the weak pound.

And finally external factors such as the fact that we held off until after Christmas having our sale and it is the prime selling season for some types of garment.

But very much the google changes mainly.

So our traffic is more than double what it normally is and more than 10x what is was on the worst days in December. Last week we turned over the biggest amount ever in the last 6 years of trading. Thanks to Google - hope it stays that way!