Link to the Show / Show NotesWelcome to the third episode of 4Cast - the podcast of 4Networking, the UK’s fastest-growing networking group.
4Cast brings you the people behind – and in front - of 4Networking. What they do in the real world and what they get up to online.
Interviews
In this show, we talk to Ray Lockton of Black Box Systems about starting out in the IT business, building trust with customers and new products to safeguard all that priceless business data. www.blackbox-systems.co.uk
We speak with Graham Flynn, administrator of Positive Action SouthWest about the way his organisation uses 4Networking to raise awareness about the implications of HIV positive status for business. www.pasw.org.uk
And we find out from Linda Bennett about The Best Of Exeter – a local online business directory with national backing and the power to put local businesses at the top of the Google search results. www.thebestof.co.uk/exeter
News and forum
Broadband without routers!
Simon Bourne announces an inexpensive, easy-to-use gadget that sends broadband around your house or your business – using the existing mains wiring!
Contact Delta PC on 01458 270027 or www.deltapc.com
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2000 businesses registered with 4Networking online by Jan 1st!
Brad Burton, Director of 4Networking pins the tail on the donkey - confidently predicting 2000 business online in less than a year of prodigious growth. Listen out for new 4N features in the pipeline! Get hold of Brad on 0845 1234 444 or www.4networking.biz
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I know… why don’t YOU pay for my business samples!
What a great idea! Steve Turner of T3 Magnets found the perfect way to offset the cost of producing his product samples: offer 4N-ers the chance to put their details on his magnets. We talk to Steve about the idea and how successfully its panning out… T3 Magnets are on 01670 522100 or www.t3magnets.co.uk
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The oldest thread in town… (maybe)
Also known as ‘Who wants, it then?’ Nobody, apparently. Contact Mike on 0870 896 4384 or www.smartnumber.co.uk
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Honourable mentions…
Nina’s Nannies for Pets: Award-winning Pet and Home-Sitting services www.ninasnanniesforpets.co.uk
The Best of Worcester – Local business directory with national search engine clout
thebestof.co.uk/worcester
Emma’s XL Exercise Company – health and fitness exclusively for ladies size 16 and above
www.xlemma.co.uk
The Personalized Chocolate Man. The mind boggles, but it’s more ‘does-what-it-says-on-the-tin’ than bizarre party turn! www.lelephantblanc.co.uk
Ian ‘Turbo’ Driscoll www.newcarsandvans.com
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