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  1. 5
    Jan

    Steve Jobs pitching Ipad on Dragons' Den ? by BBC

    First, let me say, it's not real. I find it funny because Jobs are much richer than the Dragons. It's like the rich daddy asks for a few coins from poor kids on street. Also, the video is made by BBC. They certainly have a good sense of humour too or they may be upset for the fact that Ipad sold for much higher price (30% higher) than it's in US.

  2. 5
    Oct

    a small lesson on negotiation

    I bought some licences from a programmer to distribute his software ,but the day after I bought it. The software server went down. I contacted him and he said it will be fixed in 1-2 weeks. It's a very normal thing to happen in the phone unlock software industry.

  3. 26
    Aug

    Sales tips from a sales director

    Today, I got a customer who is the Sales Director of a very big printing company. I see "sales" as a very crucial part of business just like the strikers in a football team that bring you the victory. While he was waiting for his phone to get a software upgrade in my shop. I asked him some questions about sales  and he gave me some useful tips on his sales success.

  4. 8
    May

    Pay for a lesson on bad loan

    Through out this few years in business, I learn not to judge a person as good /bad at the beginning because normally, they need you and they want your trust. Then after some times, they become more like your friends and you take off your security guard & give credits up front on your sales. It's when the things went wrong. 

    Recently, I got a couple of invoice I couldn't get the money back because

    1) customer closed the business and had no money to pay back

    2) customer changed to another supplier, so he doesn't need me.

  5. 21
    Apr

    Be true to seller / supplier and they can be really helpful

    Today, I talked to a supplier about the price of a phone software. The software is very good and price is very attractive, but I was told I need to buy a 1000 in order to qualify as their reseller. He is normally quite tough and doesn't change his offer / term. Today, I got a lucky or something.

  6. 16
    Apr

    Cold calls from a customer point of view

    These 2 weeks, I received a few cold calls from different companys: Three from a newspaper & internet marketing company & one from a mobile phone company. Though I didn't buy anything from anyone of them, I had a mixed feelings on how they approach customer.

  7. 12
    Jan

    Does SEO really for everyone ?

    I met my osteopath, mark, in a business event organised by business link last year as he is setting up a  business to deliver his osteopath service in client's home. It's good for the elder or those can't go out (like busy mum etc), on the other hand, Mark doesn't need to rent a expensive office to operate this business. 

    I was very impressed with his knowledge in osteopath and his sense of humor. More importantly, I have a bad neck and shoulder pain due to the long working hours with computer.

  8. 1
    Jan

    Drink more water while you are on aeroplane

    from china eastern airline tips

    We lose 300ml water / per hour while we are on the plane because it's very dry inside. Lacks of water makes you feel tired, dizzy or vomiting, so having enough water is very important. However, some drinks are not suitable to have it on the plane. For example, coffee makes your heart beat faster especially for those who seldom drink it. Also, beer / carbonated drink would make you feel vomiting because of the air pressure difference.

  9. 14
    Dec

    Top 10 property mistakes by lovemoney.com

    lovemoney.com is one of my favourite web regarding the "money matter". Here is one of the post being posted by yahoo which I found quite useful.

    http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/11122009/389/top-10-property-mistakes.html

    Like most people, it's one of the biggest decision in life & any mistake costs you "a lot", so it's always good to do as much as research possible.

  10. 26
    Oct

    Nearly finished the cat shelter website, just need to sort out the LOGO

    Streatham cats rescue group is a group of volunteers that takes care the sick or abondoned cats in Lambeth since 1970. I knew the existence of them for a lot time as they are selling the 2nd hand good outside the cinema every saturday. I didn't visit them before till recently, I read the news they are in bit of trouble and doing a food appeal. I visited the shelter with cans of cat food

    http://streathamcat.org.uk/please-help-me-keep-cat-sanctuary-going-say-d...

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