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Previously on "Plan B that became Plan A"

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  • Zippy
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    Damn

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by sasguru View Post
    Sorry to hear the news. I sympathise with the cashflow problem, since I am direct and in a proper consultancy model, clients 1 and 2 treat me as any other supplier. Luckily I have no outgoings.
    Same here, well I'm paying some developers but only because I can contract and afford to hire them and still have profit left over. Having to stump substantial money up for a plan B terrifies me!

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  • sasguru
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    Sorry to hear the news. I sympathise with the cashflow problem, since I am direct and in a proper consultancy model, clients 1 and 2 treat me as any other supplier. Luckily I have no outgoings.

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  • d000hg
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    That sucks. Cashflow problem hits small business - such a common sadness.

    If cashflow is an issue and you have a warchest, does that imply you had significant outgoings?

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  • vetran
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    sorry to hear that, I look forward to hearing Cliphead Inc rising again (say in a deep south voice) but making shedloads!

    Yep business & friends can be a bad combination, subbed out to a mate and he shafted me, I just lost a customer in the back of beyond which was a relief I saw it as cheap in real terms.

    Most of the big success stories in the US have been bankrupted a few times first, so you missed a bullet if you are going to be the Scottish Lord Sugar. What's 'You're Fired' in Gaelic?

    Up & at em!
    Last edited by vetran; 4 July 2013, 22:39. Reason: More love for Clippy!

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  • quackhandle
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    I learnt the hard way too, fortunately that was many years ago and since then I only do business on my own.

    Don't let it get you down, being successful may take several goes. Don't give up.
    Good advice, for all us on the bench just need it to come sooner.

    qh

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  • Paddy
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    Originally posted by Cliphead View Post
    Broke the golden rule and take note - don't get into business with friends you'll lose both.
    I learnt the hard way too, fortunately that was many years ago and since then I only do business on my own.

    Don't let it get you down, being successful may take several goes. Don't give up.

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    In light of the blatant sexism threads I am reluctant to ask about your beehive birdbox, but curiosity has got the better of me.


    More tea vicar?

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  • mudskipper
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    In light of the blatant sexism threads I am reluctant to ask about your beehive birdbox, but curiosity has got the better of me.



    It hasn't got much more exciting as the summer progresses - I think it's all happening under the nest.

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    FTFY
    In light of the blatant sexism threads I am reluctant to ask about your beehive birdbox, but curiosity has got the better of me.

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  • mudskipper
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    I say you buy a £1 scratch card and we bring clippy into a share of any winnings.
    Sounds good - won't be tomorrow (got a date with Robbie W), but will try and get around to it next week.

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  • ctdctd
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    and again.

    The top rep level seems somewhat appropriate now!

    as I can't find the hugs Smiley on this phone!

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    I say you buy a £1 scratch card and we bring clippy into a share of any winnings.
    Oh hang on a minute. Why should MS put the 3p forward, Cliphead was the one who risked all his money on a naked webcam business for blind people!!!

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    We've got 97p left in the lottery fund.
    I say you buy a £1 scratch card and we bring clippy into a share of any winnings.

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  • Cliphead
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Is your webcam live? It's bloody light up near you.
    My old house the day I moved out and shut the cam down. Not quite the same view from my temp accommodation....

    It'll be live in the next day or two.

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