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Real Business
June 2008
Do your homework
There has been considerable
talk about the impact of economic
worries on small businesses, and
things may well get tougher. No
one wants to be wasting money at
the best of times, and many of us will
be looking to reduce costs by finding
more competitive alternatives
to our current service providers.
The Argus
8 April 2008
Check out your service providers
Mounting talk of the banking crisis, the credit crunch and the likelihood of a global recession puts many enterprises in an uncertain position......
Business Edge
April 2008
UpStarts
This Month: Suzy Miller, CertainShops - professionals online...
PLCexec - essential information for PLC executives
11.02.08
How do you know which companies to trust?
Few companies have the resources to handle all their processes in-house and even those that do often find some outsourcing is a more effective and flexible solution. Whether you need lawyers, IT services, designers or accountants, outside consultants can be essential. But how can you work out which companies deserve your trust?
Click to visit www.execdigital.co.uk
Mercury FM Radio
10 November 2007
News Extra
A mum from Sussex is hoping to help other parents learn how to use the internet so they can share experiences and knowledge with others so they don't feel isolated.
Suzy Miller from Forest Row is hoping to encourage people to find out about blogging which is a way of communicating with other people using their computer.
for more on this email suzy@certainshops.com or click on Blogging tips
Click to view copy of article online
JUNO a natural approach to family life
Winter 2007
The Invasion of the Blogger Mums
The key thing about a blog is the comments made by your readers which turn a solitary posting into a discussion within a community.
Click to view copy of article online
Money Market
October 2007
How do you check references when looking for a professional advisor?
Good references for a job candidate are pretty clear, some are glowing with praise while others are a little lacklustre and it's fairly easy to read between the lines, but what kind of references should you look for from a solicitor, marketing consultant, accountant or financial advisor?
www.onrec.com
06 August 2007
Finding a recruitment company you can trust
The majority of professional recruitment services are proficient, honest and reliable however bad experiences are still worryingly common and many businesses have had their fingers burnt. When businesses employ a recruitment company there is a lot at stake and business-owners often feel rightly wary about parting with their money. So what can be done to find out whether you should trust a company?
Click to visit www.onrec.com
CertainShops Survey
August 2007
Survey Summary `choosing professional service providers'
View our PDF summary of our survey which shows clearly how vital word of mouth recommendations are when choosing a professional service provider. (nb. questions 8 and 11 left blank to protect privacy)
Click to view copy of article online
The Independent
11 June 2007
Featured in The Independent's 'Really Useful Web Guide'
Voted as one of the 101 websites that will change your life. A free website providing you with direct access to a consortium of high calibre professionals who have been quality checked prior to being listed.
Business Moneyfacts - the business finance bible
June 2007
SME help - Impartial Advice
Ambitious SMEs have to rely on a certain amount of outsourcing to provide the professional support and services they need to grow. But with so many professionals vying for your business, where can you get impartial advice on which to choose?
Business550
June 2007
How do you know which companies to trust?
With so many companies offering their services, how do you decide which ones to trust?
Smallbusiness.co.uk
June 2007
Picking Professionals
When you employ a professional, such as a solicitor, marketing consultant, accountant or financial advisor, there is a lot at stake and business-owners often feel wary about parting with their money. So how can you work out whether to trust a company to deliver on its promises?
SmallBusiness.co.uk and Jo Parker of online professional service provider directory Certain Shops offer some advice:
Click to visit Smallbusiness.co.uk
The Venturer
June 2007
Opinion - Jo Parker
How do you know which companies you can trust?
Jo Paker is co-founder of CertainShops, a free online directory of professional service providers. Previously she worked in advertising and sales and planned regional media campaigns...
The Times Online
29 May 2007
The Click
Have you been suddenly confronted with legal or financial problems and need someone far more qualified than yourself to deal with them? Saving you time and money, certainshops.com is a free service offering direct access to a consortium of carefully selected, high-quality professionals (it says) working in such areas as business support, law, property and public relations.
Click to visit www.timesonline.co.uk
Middy Business Times
23 November 2006
Mums team up for new online venture.
Jo's background in sales and self development combined with Suz's experience working in film make them a formidable duo determined not only to bring a fresh and creative approach to streamlining business practices but also to make them more transparent...
Southern FM & Mercury FM
15 November 2006
Interview with Suzy Miller on CertainShops broadcast on half-hourly news slots between 6am and 1pm
East Grinstead Courier
9 November 2006
Entrepreneurs set up on-line business
Suzy Miller, 43, and Jo Parker, 44, hope to provide 24-hour access for small to medium enterprises to professional services all over the UK.
By vetting professionals before they are allowed to register on the site, the two women hope to provie a unique service, a stop above a normal business directory...
Miss Parker said they hope their business will suit th changing nature of the way people work and the changing way the traditional professions are working.
Click to view article online
The Argus
7 November 2006
The business partners describe the site as "an innovative online directory of professional services" which will change business practices for the better...
Another "unique selling point" is its exclusivity. Initially, each service shop will be limited to five service providers, increasing to a maximum of ten.
