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I keep my site deliberately basic. May fancy it up a bit, but if clients see a facny website they think - snazzy website = must cost a fortune > they may be costly My site is done on word and does me. It's all about customer perception. If I were a web design company then a snazzy website...

Don't give written quotes now (only put things in writing when the client wants to go ahead) Don't go into too much detail (then they can't get too much info and go to B&Q)

Been around the block before One job I went to had 2 electricians turn up at the same time. Lady looked at both of us and said "i'll use you (pointing to the other bloke) and looked at me and said I don't want you" I charged her

I would suggest it be moved - or walk away. If something happens after you have worked on the installation then it's a can of worms

My dad had this problem with his shower Turned out the PCB had a loose solder connection on the microswitch. First time it went I re-soldered it. Next time the pcb mounting switch was fluffed. Poor design - the plunger from the valve whacked the little pcb mounted switch in to next week. I am...

Looks tha same as CHINT (been there - cheap tat) have started using Domae (Square D), found no problems yet and cheaper. (

You need to get someone in who is compotent enough to work out your load and inform you of the power supply requirements. I would almost certainly say you need a new supply, one reason for this is to keep your house electric bill and your business electrical bill seperate

Sorry to hear of your hassle. I may suggest a few steps get and use caller display - witheld / unknown number don't answer it; let it ring out and NOT go to voicemail. Get a mobile with call recording software - I use ULTIMATE VOICE RECORDER and it's excellent. When the mortgage company call...

It takes a while to learn, sometimes it's better to walk awa.

Had this with a duff element. Not in bits, but break in the element inside that made open circuit when the water heated up, and closed again when the water cooled down A new element fixed it.

I am on TPS and still get these calls. This is how I deal with them The best way is NOT to identify yourself and state you are not empowered to make any sort of business decision. then say 'how can I help?' Say the boss doesn't take any calls as he is busy and all communication should be in...

I don't know about the law down south. There is a council employed 'private sector liason officer' that deals with any landlord / tenant issues (such as saftey / repairs). I have found them to be on the ball, and they ask you to inform the landlord in writing in the first instance. They can...

I have 4 accounts and only use the independent on a weekly baisis No computers there (so it takes half the time to get 1 item). They write the items on the sheet and total it at the end os the week. Then it's 1 cheque per week Ross Elec (Neweys) called last week to see if they could do...

I use a small independent. The service is great, they even engraved a shower switch while I waited last week (10 mins). Prices are almost always better than most, they are struggling to beat MK prices with B&Q at the moment. The staff have been the same for years and they even do free...

One of these wipe your feet on the road out properties :D

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/08703302523 This is a useful site A couple of points; If you have a decent Nokia phone (N series with s60 operating system) you can get software to reject these calls. I have 'Handy Blacklist' and it is excellent. I also have 'ultimate voice recorder'...

No part P here, but thought I would post a few links regarding electrical works (building warrants) http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/devser/documents/bsguidancecei.pdf http://www.baldelectrician.com/nacbuildingstds.pdf...

I find out of hours calls can be a hassle, they usually want something fixed then and there, but you have to invoice the landlord :| I use my credit card machine, and insist om payent before departure- thus avoiding any pitfalls.

That might be a pain in the ass] :)

I would be inclined not to start a business now. I am established 5 years and have noticed the slowdown, still booked up for my usual 2-3 weeks in advance I have also noticed that a lot of small businesses have gone by the wayside. I wouldn't suggest a partnership until you see how things go...