Creditsafe, please leave me alone

November 9, 2009 · Posted by Adam in Business Advice, Scam Alert · 1 Comment 

I’m still receiving sales calls from a company called Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd despite having less than politely told them that I don’t want to hear from them again. I’ve nothing against mailshots and cold calling, people have to make a living after all, and I use the former method myself. However, this lot have to win the award for most persistent and thick skinned sales people ever.

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Warming Thai infused squash soup

November 6, 2009 · Posted by Paul in General Articles · 2 Comments 

Here is a winter warmer for you.

Pick up 2 squash chop into chunky cubes throwing out the manky bits. Mix with a tablespoon of extra virgin , making sure nicely coated all over. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (as Delia does), and heaped teaspoon of Herbs de Provence.(mixed will do if you haven’t the provence ones). Place the squash on a baking tray and roast in a per-heated oven 220c gas 6-7 no adjustment for fan (fan is better if you have a choice) and roast for 25 minutes turning once. Meanwhile dice 2 large onions and place in a suitable microwavable dish adding a tablespoon of water.cover and microwave  for 3-4 minutes until soft. This is a great way to cook onions as you don’t need any oil etc.

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The Trouble With Networking Groups

November 3, 2009 · Posted by Adam in General Articles · 1 Comment 

Maybe I’m a cynic, but I’m always immediately suspicious of networking groups.

Over the last few years a growing number of structured networking organisations have sprung up around the UK. These range from small local breakfast clubs to national networks with branches all over the country.

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