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    Advice for an Ebay enthusiast!

    The main advice I would give, is go slow and steady!! I was made redundant earlier this year and, like you, had a brainwave to start selling on Ebay. I saw a product that I was interested in, but there didn't seem to be any on Ebay so I thought I start selling it. Feels like I was the only one...
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    Setting up a business - Help please!

    Thank you for all your advice! DB74: I'd love to think my turnover will be €75k in the first year but I reckon I should set my sights a little lower! It's good to know €75k is the threshold though. Dbran: Thank you very much for those replies! I have contact my local enterprise partnership and...
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    Setting up a business - Help please!

    Hi, I'm hoping someone out there may be able to help me. I was made redundant in February '09 and, rather than sitting around doing nothing, I am attempting to set up a business. My business idea has been well received by prospective customers and there is nothing like it in Ireland at the...
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    ..things you need to know about downlighters.....

    hi you can buy fireproof covers for downlighters I paid €7.69 each inc vat, these covers meet all the fire regs
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    2001 VW Passat 1.6 €3,500 - opinions?

    tO ME €3.500 FOR A 2001 PASSAT PETROL IS EXPENSIVE, WOULD AGREE THAT THE MONDEO IS RELIBLE AND CHEAP TO SERVICE UN LIKE THE PASSAT SELL YOUR PRESENT CAR AND THEN GO SHOPPING
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    Garden Power Tools Northern Ireland?

    newry has a large B&Q.As you take the road to belfast you will see it on your right hand side
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    Tips on how to keep neighbour's cats out of my garden

    I agree with Sherman. Cats are fastidious creatures and cannot abide their doings left out in the open. Freshly dug soil is their preference so flowerbeds are a preference. They excavate a little hollow for themselves and ALWAYS cover it over! Dogs, on the other hand, don't appear to have this...
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    Cleaning metal base of iron

    you could try WD40its good at removing glue and such like, then scrubbing with brillo pad but this will more than likely remove the polished surface that helps the iron glide over cloths
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    Northern Ireland Address for Deliveries

    Don't know if this helps but we deal with a few companies in the uk.who offer free uk delivery so they deliver to groupage shipping depot in the uk and they ship it on to us, very resonable and they are a small company €20 for parcels and €65 for pallets to ireland so they might let you use...
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    Can I start my own online business offering a service AND claiming the dole?

    Hi If you have been receiving job seekers benifet for 2yrs you can qualify for the back to work allowance however if not you could qualify for short term back to work allowance.If you have 104 contributions and are in receipt of job seekers benifet this is paid up to a maximun of 12 months. The...
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    Legal Question - Court summons for having a dirty reg

    I've been in this position before myself. A while ago I was driving and I had to turn left. There was a bus lane and the only possible way to turn left was to drive into the bus lane. An eagle-eyed ban-garda (the worst kind!) jumped out of the bushes (literally!!!) and started questioning me on...
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    Best magazine/online site for selling catering equipment in Ireland

    Hi I was in the business myself a few years ago the best bet is Buy and Sell,it has a catering equipment section most people looking for secondhand equip look there. Though at the moment there are so many places closing down theres alot of stuff on the market
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