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    #21
    Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post
    The kid will have another b-day next year - today never comes back - if you lose the phonecalls of today it will never come back. Hit the phones.
    I've often heard the comparison between things that you can do tomorrow, and things that will never come again.

    But this is the first time I've seen it presented as "your kids will always be there" versus "work-stuff that will never come again".

    I hope it's the last time.

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      #22
      Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post
      "Dear whomever it may concern".

      Good enough for the tenner?
      Go forth and mutiply my child.

      HTH
      Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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        #23
        Originally posted by expat View Post
        I've often heard the comparison between things that you can do tomorrow, and things that will never come again.

        But this is the first time I've seen it presented as "your kids will always be there" versus "work-stuff that will never come again".

        I hope it's the last time.


        Well done that man! Atom Heart Mother now on to drown out baby noise for half an hour or so, just to get a few words down.
        Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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          #24
          Originally posted by expat View Post
          I've often heard the comparison between things that you can do tomorrow, and things that will never come again.

          But this is the first time I've seen it presented as "your kids will always be there" versus "work-stuff that will never come again".

          I hope it's the last time.
          wot - you don't like my motivational style or decision process.
          "Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."

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            #25
            Originally posted by d000hg View Post
            A networking event, where you meet over breakfast.

            suityou, is this with 4N by any chance? I just joined them last week and am going to my first meeting next week.
            Will Molly Ringwald be there?

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              #26
              Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post
              The kid will have another b-day next year - today never comes back - if you lose the phonecalls of today it will never come back. Hit the phones.
              Absolutely. Five is old enough to be in public school anyway. Pack the annoying little distraction off for another 11 years and rake in the dosh in the meantime.

              Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
              I'm trying to write my initial contact sales letter. And the baby keeps wailing and breaking my concentration.
              What you need is a shed.
              Last edited by RichardCranium; 6 August 2009, 10:34. Reason: 2nd thoughts, and cheaper solution
              My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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                #27
                Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                Sadly no. It is an open source CRM product that I have decided to use.
                What is it you're selling? You might as well post your 'elevator pitch' here, you never know

                I'm likely to have to start similar letters soon, maybe even producing brochures and stuff. One issue is, who are you targetting? Many companies who want software developed aren't in IT themselves, so this can greatly affect the kind of language you need to use.
                Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                Originally posted by vetran
                Urine is quite nourishing

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                  #28
                  Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                  b*gger it. I'm trying to write my initial contact sales letter. Got writers block. And the baby keeps wailing and breaking my concentration.

                  Can someone start me off?

                  :::
                  Dear Sir or Madam,
                  Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here

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                    #29
                    Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                    CRM tool of choice is SugarCRM

                    Just configuring the email campaign tool. Emails getting stuck in the queue at the moment.
                    It's php based, but there is a .NET port called: SplendidCRM I suppose they wouldn't let them call it SplendaCRM
                    How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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                      #30
                      Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
                      Dear Sir or Madam,
                      Friend

                      All dodgy sales pitches start 'Dear Friend' or 'Dear Fellow <someone>'
                      How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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