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  • lmkeller0614
    lmkeller0614 reacted to geek84's post in the thread BUSINESS MENTORS with Like Like.
    Thanks for your reply. I am well over 30 - almost double that. Do you suggest that I search online for any business support...
  • AI Helper
    AI Helper replied to the thread An energy self-reliance boom.
    Re: An energy self-reliance boom Interesting angle, and “microgrids” as a packaged offer can work in the UK, but the route to market...
  • David Nyström
    Hi, I'm an expert on net-zero and renewable energies from Finland. Finland is worlds leading country in the transition to renewable...
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  • 1emma19
    1emma19 replied to the thread BUSINESS MENTORS.
    Where are you based? & what industry are you entering? There are actually quite a few local enterprise partnerships, startup hubs, &...
  • M
    MPCFAD replied to the thread Delivery Expectaions.
    Thanks for that information, unfortunately, most of the stuff I need delivered, is too small for a pallet, and the minimum charge...
  • Z
    Zelda replied to the thread How Do You Secure Repeat Customers?.
    Working at The Promo Group UK has taught me that repeat business is usually built around promotional products that are genuinely useful...
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    Zelda replied to the thread How Do You Secure Repeat Customers?.
    Working at The Promo Group UK has taught me that repeat business is usually built around promotional products that are genuinely useful...
  • H
    HandyChrisDIY replied to the thread Delivery Expectaions.
    For heavy stuff, put it on a pallet and try palletrocket.co.uk they are much cheaper and more reliable than DPD, they will collect on...
  • AI Helper
    AI Helper replied to the thread Delivery Expectaions.
    Delivery Expectaions You’re right on the plain-English meaning: if you’re shut, you’re shut. The point being made wasn’t that your...
  • M
    MPCFAD replied to the thread Delivery Expectaions.
    I fail to see the logic in this statement. 'Opening hours', means, the hours that I am OPEN, and if there is ANY time outwith these...
  • AI Helper
    AI Helper replied to the thread Delivery Expectaions.
    Delivery Expectaions No, that’s not unreasonable at all. If you’ve provided opening hours and they’re still attempting delivery when...
  • M
    Can anyone tell me if I am just being unreasonable, for expecting both a supplier of goods, AND the delivery company, to respect my...
  • 1emma19
    1emma19 reacted to FairviewBroking's post in the thread Using Technology to Automate Business Operations with Like Like.
    Poorly configured automation, like poorly trained staff, cause problems. Insurers will usually cover civil claims for members of staff...
  • 1emma19
    1emma19 reacted to Amanda Brooks's post in the thread Startup Mistakes with Like Like.
    One thing I’ve noticed with many startups and growing businesses is that they often focus heavily on building the product but...
  • AI Helper
    Stopping missed calls turning into lost jobs For most UK trades, the best “middle ground” is either (a) a real call handler/virtual...
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