PostsTwitter launches Brand Pages - yet another FB fan page? 22nd December 2011 9:29 AM “Would be nice if you got the option to verify that you are a business so that you can upgrade to a branded page so there is no need to create a separate account.” agree, does seem a logical way to do it. M62 Madness 22nd December 2011 9:20 AM Ahh the M25, the London Orbital Carpark  Xmas Pressies 20th December 2011 10:46 AM No rear speakers? Tight gits! Get yourself down Halfords Don't tell me they've done away with the passenger door mirror as well  SEO - how not to do it! 20th December 2011 10:43 AM Well they were always supposed to be the Holy Grail of links, as Google referenced the DMOZ database, and being tough to get into, the DMOZ was seen a good quality link. But no doubt the SEO bods will clarify or tell me if I'm talking cobblers, but supposedly the influence of the DMOZ has diminished in recent years and Google no longer references it, but by all accounts its still a really good link. Just getting in there can be hard work, so 10/10. I've always failed miserably Google+ software 20th December 2011 9:10 AM “Never heard of Plurk before. Just had a quick look, not sure what to make of it.” hmm, just had a nose, looks quite basic at first glance, new one on me. Think I'm on enough social networks, brain can't handle anymore! Xmas Pressies 20th December 2011 9:04 AM “Steve, you can have my socks if you like! I have a feeling i'm getting quite a lot!  ”lol, hope you've got big feet! Xmas Pressies 19th December 2011 1:29 PM I want an Audi Q7, but will make do with socks  The missus wants something from Tiffanys, but will make do with something from Boots The kids are easier, a Pepper Pig Book and a rocking horse SEO - how not to do it! 19th December 2011 1:13 PM “My site is registered on Dmoz but not Yahoo. Yahoo charges $299 pa.” Can see 35 external links to your site on Open Site Explorer Fantastic on getting on the DMOZ, been trying for years and failed miserably! Not seeing their link showing yet though in the report, so guess it will show up soon if the DMOZ is pretty recent. Getting a Good Nights Kip 19th December 2011 1:01 PM Dohhh!!! Online security eh? Question is, does the new mattress do the job! Had a thing through this morning from Royal Mail, looks like some tight git didn't put a stamp on something. So on the RM card, it says you can pay the owed Starting a Business 19th December 2011 12:39 PM “Any business plan drawn up pre 2007/8 would have completely flipped. Never done one myself as I would always find it difficult to predict what may or may not happen in the future... Just my thoughts” Just looked at my plan from 2005, should have made my first million by 2007 and bought out Yell by 2010. Oh well, back to the drawing board I think at the beginning, Biz plans are a good tool to make you sit down and make sure you fully understand your strategy, and get down on paper where you think you are, and where you are going, but any figures, especially at the start up stage will be pie in the sky. As you evolve, I think the only real need for a business plan is if you need to secure funding, and an investor or the bank may want to see an up to date plan/strategy/vision document. But I personally think something like an up to date marketing/strategy plan is a good idea, so you have a clear objective for the coming 12 months, if you are looking to grow and expand, but even this will be flexible, as you react to outside forces. |
