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Thursday, 27 November 2008

Can’t give business away!

I have recently been handling the sale of a family home following bereavement. It’s a stressful time, without having to deal with a loved one’s estate, as the whole family are grieving. I have been really surprised, if not a little shocked, at the response from estate agents whilst trying to arrange a valuation viewing. After calls to half a dozen agents, only one was interested in coming out the next day. Although it’s now being resolved, it’s made me think that it is hard to give business away at the moment – have you had similar experiences?

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Phil Edwards said...: Can't understand that. You'd think any business is better than none at all.

Funnily enough my parents (both 85!) moved last Thursday, from a 4 bedroom house - 'home' for 48 years - to a 2 bed retirement flat. Very hectic and highly emotional day but we got through it. Their agent and removal men couldn't have been more helpful. Even gave them a bottle of wine as a 'welcome to you new home' present. It's so nice to have a happy ending.

Sue
Virtual Assistant Sussex; 02 December 2008 09:41

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Tuesday, 25 November 2008

No more happy hours - what are your thoughts?

Pub happy hours should be banned and supermarkets stopped from selling alcohol at a loss in order to combat drink-fuelled disorder, MPs have said. There is no doubt that the sight of drunken 'youths' on the streets is distressing - and probably even disgusting. But is this a case of further government interference controlling our freedom. What are your thoughts on this latest proposal?

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Friday, 21 November 2008

Are you having a Christmas party?

I've obviously got the holiday bug at the moment - I think its something to do with November seeming to be an exponentially short as we rush head long into the manic shopping spree that Christmas has become. Its time to spread some seasonal cheer and I wanted to know what your party plans are. Are you planning to host a Christmas party (if you have time to organise one?!) and is it for your clients and/or staff?

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Thursday, 20 November 2008

Seasonal holidays are coming near - do you buy your clients gifts?

There are 36 days until Christmas and I hope your planning (or even shopping) is well underway. Christmas Day itself is on a Thursday this year - whilst Hanukkah begins on Monday 22 December. What plans do you have to buy your clients seasonal gifts?

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Wednesday, 19 November 2008

The Recession – What’s the story?

This is a real, global financial crisis. The IMF are making loans to countries, banks are leaning on government crutches; there are global job cuts, and house prices are falling. And yet amidst all this bad news are glimmers of hope! Petrol prices are falling too (as are diesel, but not as fast), sales are in the stores (in time for Christmas shopping) and we are all learning to pull our belt in. Are we in the eye of the storm, or through to the other side. What’s the story of the recession?

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Tuesday, 18 November 2008

X-Factor: Can you handle criticism?

The television schedules are full of reality shows, the most popular of which are the shows in which contestants are exposed to the barbed tongue of expert judges. See X-Factor or Strictly Come Dancing for details! Those harsh words seem to be exaggerated as part of the entertainment performance, but they do offer constructive criticism for the contestants to improve. Do you offer (hopefully in a less disparaging manner!) to your employees or work colleagues, or have you been on the receiving end of such words? (my personal favourite has been the "dee you double elle - DULL" from Craig Revel-Horwood on Strictly! - but I also like Arlene comments on the male dancers!)

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Monday, 17 November 2008

Interest Rate Cut - Does it help?

Well, the huge 1½% interest rate cut in the Bank of England base rate last week seemed to take everyone by surprise! The UK interest rates are now 3%, the lowest level since 1955. Did you foresee the level of the cut - and more importantly do you think it will improve the current economic climate?

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Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Freebies: Good or bad?

Businesses sometimes offer freebies as part of their marketing activities, to attract new customers to trail the company, or perhaps a new product. Does your company do this, or do you feel it would devalue your offerings? I do provide some free services, as I feel it adds value to my company and offers a point of difference compared to competitors. For example as part of my training business, I provide services for potential virtual PAs to use such as a free tele seminar and a guide to setting up a VA business. What do you think about freebies, do they work for your business?

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Friday, 7 November 2008

Amercia: New President New times?

I don’t know much about American politics, I’m sure there are many more people on this network that do. But the coverage of the American presidential election has been greater than ever in the UK. I was just wondering, now that a new president has been elected (congratulations Mr Obama), what that means for the UK? Will it affect our business relationship with our cousins across the pond?

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Wednesday, 5 November 2008

X-Factor: Are you watching?!

You have to admire the press team behind the X-Factor. They are remarkable at feeding the tabloid newspapers and celebrity magazines with fresh, almost daily stories! In the news today was one of the finalists 'sacking' her mentor (see today's Mirror!) which was quickly denied today - Rachel Hylton issued a statement to say: "Dannii is still very much my mentor and I respect her opinions." If you wanted the details! Do you find yourself being caught up in the stories?

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sue edwards said...: I'm afraid to say I watch the X Factor every week. I even taped the results because we were out. There's so much (hidden) talent out there and the competition gets harder each time.

It's one of the programes I enjoy watching just to chill out.

Sue
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