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    Home insurance

    Technically yes you should. If your insurer wanted to be a real stickler they could void the policy if they found out! Realistically I think you will be ok. When j used to do underwriting that section was mainly to protect against stock loses etc. For example, I have around 5k of IT equipment...
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    Best bank accounts with nothing fancy??

    Hey, So I think the best way I can manage my household budget moving forward is to set up a 2nd account which can have a standing order payed in once a month for my household bills. I know the total of my bills and think it's easier for me to make I big payment once a month rather than lots of...
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    What has p*ssed you off today?

    Stupid people. Who understand basic instructions. Who make more work than they need to and then leave it for me to do.
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    Finally...

    Aw man, get back out and try again :-) nothin better then getting there!
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    Ok ok ok I know I'm an idiot and I can't believe I didn't see it sooner.... Government Tenders!! Got my accounts set up and will begin the seemingly gargantuan task of learning what everything means this evening!! Wish me luck! Oh, signed a service contract today to supply and install...
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    cc586 - Thanks for the comments - I am looking to promote the IT suport services mainly. This is what I started the business to do. The other bits have been client needs that I just developed into a service. Twiggy Thanks for the comments - I have it worked out how much I need to earn to be...
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    Finally...

    Well, it only took me 4 years and 10 (yes 10) failed attempts but finally I passed my driving test today :-) Time to go find me a car!
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    Always up for a bit of shameless self promotion Jon !! I do a couple of things. 1. I provide IT support to corporate clients at ridiculously cheap prices compared to some other folks out there 2. I build communication systems for business - phones lines, SIP trunking, broadband supply, along...
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    Starting the Reboot diary has made me realise how woefully under prepared I actually am. So here it goes. My business currently operates in 3 areas. I have written new strategies for growth in each. If I do it right I will be hitting my goals fairly quickly. Need to find education/ resources...
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    CC586's diary

    Hmm, yeh that might be difficult - what if you were to create something out the produce? Chutney/ preserve etc. Technically you have used it your self and are selling the result...
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    katykicker wow! £8k from the one go! Between you and Jon you have me sold. Will sign up when I have some spare cash. But for now it's onto the blog posts to formulate my dastardly plan!
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    Home By The Sea

    Would love a look at the spreadsheet!! Or st least a list of the income streams!
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    I need to digest the MB stuff. It seems to good to be true. I get the principle but it can't be that easy... Can it??
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    CC586's diary

    Good read! Thanks for sharing! Can you punt the excess allotment produce?? Good luck :-)
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    Reboot Diary - My journey to £30 an hour

    Ok, ok, I know I have one of these kicking about some where and as soon as I am on a PC I will find a delete it as its very very out dated. So, to the diary. Current Situation. Earning from physical contract work on average £2300 a month. Wanted situation. Work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week...