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Thanks again Bob the Shed

Bob, thanks again for another pledge from you for books, this time for Kitbridge school. The librarian was delighted when I rang and told her she had to choose some books. Lots of local business people have now pledged books for Island schools under the Usborne Community book pledge scheme running in conjunction with the [...]

13Nov2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Facebook

I am so glad that I joined Facebook as it has been so powerful for my business. When I first joined, i didn’t really understand what it was all about but I am glad Granny Lyn took the time to learn. I am now connecting with lots of friends, many team members and customers and [...]

3Nov2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Yet another brilliant Usborne Books offer

Usborne have announced yet another brilliant offer this morning - a set of 10 colouring books for £19.99 (rrp £49.90) These would make excellent Santa gifts. They would also be great for Christmas presents for preschools, nurseries etc. and if you bought several packs they attract further discounts. Act now whilst stocks last!!

1Nov2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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A very busy Wednesday

I had a business review with Steve Reading at Business Link and found it extremely helpful.
I have also left some of my Usborne special offersfor the staff to view.
Next on my agenda was a trip to the Playstation Nursery to collect up some bargain books and to place some new offers for the staff [...]

29Oct2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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I need more organisers

I wonder if there is anyone out there who would like to earn extra for Christmas. Come and join my team! I have lots of events that people want me to attend and I can’t cover them all!!
Also, would you like to get some FREE books by hosting a home party or event for [...]

28Oct2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Oh what brilliant Usborne offers

It really is amazing. Usborne keep giving us brilliant offers to present to our customers and lots of lovely brand new titles. Its no wonder Sept 2008 showed a 42% increase over the same period last year. The other day I popped into a preschool where I hadn’t sold Usborne before and asked the leader [...]

21Oct2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Another networking evening

Angela and I attended the business link meeting tonight at Northwood house. Although we had problems getting there due to one of those very annoying sets of traffic lights that spring up and grind the traffic to a halt, when we did, we were treated to an excellent seminar presented by Peter Czapp of The [...]

21Oct2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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My goodness!

Oh dear, I haven’t blogged since 22nd September that’s nearly 2 weeks. A lot has happened and I have been very, very busy!
I have been to Basingstoke for one of Val’s brilliant Usborne training days. I went with Angela and Claire. Then I went to a networking evening at the Lakeside restautant which has recently [...]

4Oct2008 | lyn.blackledge | 4 comments | Continued
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A working weekend! No rest for the wicked!!

Don’t get me wrong, I really love my job as an Usborne book representative and I have a lot of fun and this weekend was no different. On Saturday afternoon, I went with Claire (in Nikki’s team) down to the Ice rink. We set up stall at the rink side during the Wight Raiders versus [...]

22Sep2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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Another manic Friday in which I found Wightlink very challenging!

Today I had planned to visit Pat at New Milton Children’s centre and take lots of my lovely bargain books to share with the mums/dads aunts etc over there. Wightlink ferry company nearly scuppered my plans. Living on an Island is lovely but it has its draw backs! Namely, being in the hands of the [...]

19Sep2008 | lyn.blackledge | 0 comments | Continued
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