<t>Thanks for all the comments. It's reassuring to know that I am on the right track here - Royal Mail for smaller items, DPD for larger - based upon my own personal experience which seems to match the opinions and experiences given above. Hermes ..... nobody likes playing the 'where did you leave ...

<r><QUOTE author="webtrekker;131413"><s>[QUOTE=webtrekker;131413]</s>I think you may be overthinking things a bit here! <E>:wink:</E><e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

I certainly am! :redface: ..... I'm most definitely a 'do it once and do it right' person. I just HATE making silly mistakes - particularly ...

<t>I have spent a bit of time looking into couriers - who knew there were so many now?! Prices vary as do the services offered ........ which can be very different to the service actually received. I'm sure we've either heard of or have experienced some horror stories! I was wondering who you would ...

<t>Some really helpful advice here - thanks everyone for your thoughts and opinions. May I ask if anyone has any preference to monitors - specifically either TN, VA or IPS? I assume the importance here is the representation of colour? I have found such a huge difference in prices - I guess mainly ...

<t>So, as a total newbie I am looking for a new PC for my new business ........ and I'm not too embarrassed to say that I'm not particularly educated in this area so any advice is gratefully received.<br/>
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I want a reliable and fast system - I do not foresee hugely complicated designs or huge ...

I'm visiting S&D on 25th - anybody going? I'm planning to call in and see the lovely people of Listawood anyway.

<r><QUOTE author="logobear;123215"><s>[QUOTE=logobear;123215]</s>if buying, be wary of microsoftstore.org.uk<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>
I am looking at buying Corel Draw and saw microsoftstore.org.uk - something didn't feel right about them so decided not to buy from them ........ obviously a good ...

Another thumbs up for Xero - relatively easy to set-up and to find answers to any queries you have as you work throughout the year and overcome any issues that may pop up. You can add on Payroll if required and I believe they now have some form of stock control available but not 100% sure.

<r><QUOTE author="bms;131260"><s>[QUOTE=bms;131260]</s>You should also pop in and see Graham at The Transfer Press..<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

Thanks bms - What a great supplier - and local too. I will take a proper look at their website tomorrow but really good to have someone relatively close. bms ...

<r><QUOTE author="Justin;131243"><s>[QUOTE=Justin;131243]</s>I'd recommend visiting a couple of companies.<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

Thanks Justin - as you rightly say, I am not in the best location! I visited Magic Touch earlier this week (that was a long drive) and had already spoken to them ...