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I love all things FREE! So long as they're good. I believe in minimising cost while getting the best that I can. Find information on the best FREEWARE, best free services on the web and the most cost-effective solutions to business problems.

I started my working life being a bit of a computer nerd when computers were really starting to be used in offices. I learned to type (accurately, and fast). I learned to use a switchboard and various e-mail and word-processing software. I learned about document standards and office processes.

I became a call-centre agent for a customer service and complaints department. I became a data analyst and was then promoted to a project manager.

Spending two years managing projects up to a six-figure sum, specialising in contact-centre project implementation and complementary mails services, my career took an alternative direction.

In my spare time I was learning all I could about using computers - installing, building, fixing and networking them. My working life built my MS Access skills and telecoms management knowledge.

Being a desktop application guru in all my positions for the previous ten years, I then became a trainer for a national business skills training company.

Identifying training needs of clients and developing their career prospects, selling specialised training packages and supporting students in their learning became my daily life. Add to this the maintenance of the iT in the training environment and supporting offices, I became a competent networking and iT support specialist. Providing solutions to workday issues using iT is one of my best strengths.

Having a good education behind me, my spelling and grammar are good. I am an efficient typist and an expert in small office iT.

Saturday, 5 April 2008

Free Business Cards

Get your business cards printed for free. This deal only applies to cards that have the manufacturer's details on the reverse. If you're just going for simple cards to advertise your car boot sale, or your Ebay shop, then this is the best idea.

Vista Print

I've just gone through their process and I found out that their cards are colour. They've got a reasonable range of designs to choose from. You should be able to identify something not-too-cheesy.

They offer 250 free (plus packaging postage etc)
500 for 6.99
1000 for 13.99
Other prices available.
No printing on the back costs 6.99.
Matt finish included. Other options increase the cost.
Matching items available at other costs.
Shipping Rush (3 days) is 15.14, Priority (7 days) is 8.26, Standard (14 days) is 5.39 and Slow (21 days) is 3.27.


Runner-up for the Free Business Cards:
They just ask you to pay for processing, packaging and postage. I've just been through the process and this is what it costs really. £3.99 postage etc for 50, ad-sponsored cards. 70p vat. Total paid is 4.69.

For another 5.99 + vat, you can have your cards without an ad on the reverse. Adds that touch of professionalism. 100 for 9.99. 200 for 14.99. 300 for 21.99. 400 for 25.99. 500 for 29.99 and 1000 for 44.99. The limitations for these simple cards are that you can't upload your logo (this costs extra) and you can't be specific with the font formatting, etc (this also costs extra). All free cards are Mono only.


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