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Save Money… Haggle

I think the rule of thumb in 2010 is to ask…..if you never ask you never get

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Read my New Business Column

The downturn has taught businesses to focus on the right deals - some of the best deals that you do are the ones that you don’t do at all

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Christmas Parties

'Putting on the Ritz'

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Fat Cat Network Rail Bosses Bonuses

As a business owner I am fully aware of the difficult trading conditions we are facing. Even though the papers are full of political wrong doings the recession is still much very here and very real.

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The Wrong Person Resigning

I was gutted to hear the news that Margaret Mountford is leaving The Apprentice. It won’t be the same and she will be missed!

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Sir Alan Picks Another Shock Winner

After reading the Sunday press and listening to the hype surrounding the final I have to ask myself if I was shocked when Sir Alan told Yasmina “You’re Hired”, honestly……no.

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The Apprentice Final 2009

I find it really surprising that this week I have received 4 calls from national radio stations asking for comments on “The glass ceiling for Women” when the most watched business TV show has two women in the final. At last after 2 years we may get a female winner who stays in the job!

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Ruth's Rants

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  • Monday 6th September 2010

    Five years ago today I did my first Apprentice task. God how times flies!

  • Monday 6th September 2010

    @Wrall yes and you would of had proper sweaty knees as it was one hell of a bumpy flight!

  • Monday 6th September 2010

    @ClaireLYoung and I always forget to pack the one thing I need...my phone charger! Not happy

  • Monday 6th September 2010

    @M4tty_J Well a nice part of Scotland but its a real trek!

  • Sunday 5th September 2010

    I am packing as I leave home tomorrow at 6am and don't come back until next Sunday! I hate packing for that long.

  • Sunday 5th September 2010

    @S_L_Jewellery Thank you and yes I have been on here for ages!