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  • Floods in North Wales

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    Local tradesmen help in the flood chaos – Please share this post to show your appreciation for those people who have been helping with the clean up… For the past 36 hours the rain & wind has caused havoc in Anglesey and  across North Wales.  The emergency services have been rescuing people who have been…

  • 5 ways to Prepare your Business for Christmas

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    Only six more weeks til Christmas day! It comes round every year,  yet most business owners fail to prepare for the change in purchasing and delivery patterns that the festive season brings. Here are a few tips to help you this Christmas: Set out a weekly task list of things to do before Christmas &…

  • Barack Obama and Business

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    Barack Obama – a message for business owners  Two sentences within the President of America’s  acceptance speech delivered an important message –  especially for all business owners. “It’s never been about what can be done for us. It’s about what can be done by us – together …’ Why is this message so important for…

  • Bonfire night on Anglesey!!

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    Have a great time if you go to a bonfire or firework display Dragons love bonfire night!! But other animals don’t. Remember to keep safe, and follow the firework code. Animals and pets need to be kept as secure as possible. Don’t let pets out tonight. Have fun!! Cardiff news: Sparks in the Park 2012: Thousands…

  • Roofs, Drains and other emergencies!

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    The local businesses in Your Local Dragon can help save the day!   When the wind is blowing a gale and the rain has been lashing down for days on end, repairs to roofs, drains and other damage can become emergencies and can be a source of hardship and despair for householders on Anglesey and…

  • Local Advertising Secrets

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    Word of mouth is no longer enough. For many, the days are gone when builders had six month waiting lists for big jobs, and customers were queuing up to spend their money on home improvement. Less jobs = less word of mouth referrals. And when you have fewer jobs your van is stuck on your drive instead…

  • Thanks to Richard Branson

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    A very quick post. Richard Branson has taught us a big lesson. Even when it looks like you might have lost, don’t give up hope. If there’s a glimmer of hope – focus on it. And you could even get more free advertising!! Get the best advice you can, the support of as many people as possible…

  • Networking event on Anglesey

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    Networking can be a great way to improve referrals from & connections to other local business owners. Book yourself onto the FREE Networking Evening at the Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris on 25th October 6pm. Organised by Sell2Wales these events are always really popular. People come away with new connections that can really help them to grow their businesses.…

  • The wrong way to save money

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    Whether you are self employed, run a small business or a huge corporation, cutting your spending in the WRONG places can seriously harm your business… Advertising. It’s an easy target. You might think cutting it won’t really affect your core business. After all, the people around Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Llangefni, Bangor and Holyhead already know your…

  • Dragon Newsletter 3 – Valuing your customers

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    When your advertising brings you new customers month after month you’re getting much more value for money than the cost of each new job… Click Here to find out about how advertising in a Your Local Dragon Directory can help you  if you are self employed or run a small businesses on Anglesey or around the…