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Getting advice for free

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Jon Stow

Last time I mentioned those time-wasters who call or email on the pretext of getting a quote, or sometimes even without the pretext, just to get free information. It is so annoying. However, we can understand that not everyone wants … Continue reading →

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The decline and fall of a successful business

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jon Stow

  Sun roofs Once upon a time there was an entrepreneur (except they weren’t called entrepreneurs in those days) who had a brilliant idea for a business model. He put it into action, offering a type of franchise and took … Continue reading →

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Confidence in our business strategy

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jon Stow

    I have been writing recently about making assumptions about our business and our clients which may be unwarranted. In the business process, whether we are selling goods or services, we do need to understand those who may buy … Continue reading →

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Need a service? Get recommendations

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Jon Stow

A couple of people I know had a little success selling items on eBay, and not wishing to be wage slaves all their lives invested a considerable amount of money setting up a shopping website serving a niche market they … Continue reading →

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