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Its good to give

June 17, 2010

Posted by: Phil Hendy

Categories: Business, Charity, Networking

Its good to give

I recently attended a marketing seminar, presented by Robert Craven, and it was an interesting point, but not a surprise, to see that the best place to get referrals is from your existing customers. This is something we all want so we make a big effort to ask our customers for recommendations, referrals and testimonials.

However, do you return the favour and recommend your suppliers? At the end of the day they have given you a good service so it is a great way to say thank you.

Giving referrals and testimonials can actually be good for your own business. If you post a link via social media such asĀ  twitter and facebook or independent testimonials on places like 4Networking these are like having a mini advert for your business. Whilst you are singing the praises of someone else it shows that you are a willing supplier and ‘busier’ in your

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Charitable Donations

November 6, 2009

Posted by: Phil Hendy

Categories: Charity

Charitable Donations

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This is not a normal boring Accountancy Blog post today (however, read through to the bottom!)

Through business networking with the 4Networking group I have recently come across a man called Mike Buss. Mike is an ex serviceman on a mission. He is an endurance athelete who is attempting to break several world records. He runs marathons with 40lb packs on his back! Check out his Website, some of the things he is

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