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Chilled water dispenser/fountain for an office?
We're renting an unserviced office in an old chapel, and have had it all gutted, redecorated, fitted with phonelines and electricity which is FAB!I'd like to know if anyone has any tips or recommendations with regards to the water fountains you see in many offices these days - companies to use, free trials, should I be…
Can a business INSIST on payment by Direct Debit?
We currently have our rubbish collected by WasteTech, who are a ghastly company to deal with: see this thread! They have now sent us a letter, dated 20 November, with a Direct Debit form, and one of the final paragraphs says "As of January 2008, Direct Debit will be the only payment option for all our clients, so it is…
Alternatives to BT
Can anyone recommend an alternative to BT for my business phone and fax lines? I have one 0845 number and a fax line and my bills are pretty high. Im sure there must be a cost effecive alternative. Thanks,
Credit card payments
I run a vehicle brokerage and until now I have had no need to take credit card payments online or over the phone. I now think it would be a benefit to have that facility. Problem is I know there are lots of different systems but I have no experience in any of them. Has anyone got any recommendations? What should I be…
Suggestions to promote New online site
Hi I have just aquired a new online dating site and was looking for ideas of how to promote it. As I was going to start it with free membership, to attract people, I was thinking of selling advertising space on there but have a few concerns: - Not many members on there so I need to build up the membership but whats a very…
starting my own business
The job I do at the moment gives me lots of free time during the day so I was thinking of setting up a small business 'on the side' then hopefully quitting my job when things get going properly (I don't like my job much but really it's money for old rope). Trouble is I can't seem to find wholesale or distribution for the…
New Tuition Business - Advice/Feedback Needed
Hi Everyone, I've recently launched my Private Tuition Agency/Business and would really value advice and feedback from the guru's on here. I'm not sure of the rules on self promo etc on here so wont post a link or the business name unless advised its ok to. If people PM me i'd gladly provide them with this info though.…
Advice needed for new Burger Van business
Hi guys, My mum has recently been made redundant after 20 years at her job and now fancies a change in life so she will be using some of her redundancy money to purchase a burger wagon. This is something completely new for her so she is doing a bit of research into it all. Can anyone offer any suggestions on what things…
Terms & Conditions for a service
Does anybody know where I could find sample pages/ ideas for terms & conditions for a service? I've spent all morning searching the web but all I can find are samples for website terms and conditions or for sales. I don't sell products, so don't need T & Cs for if the product is faulty and needs to be returned. I have been…
help on import charges
hi out there, i need help from anyone really who knows anything about reduction of import costs. i have a product i want to ship in from poland (in bulk) to the UK and its only worth while doing so if i can abolish the import cost, or at least reduce it. any ideas? all replys are welcome lee
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