Hello everyone.

skeeter · 08-09-2009, 08:16 PM

Hello everyone,

I have just recently got in to 'forums' and followed Mike's like to here from a small biz forum. I personally have stayed off forums because I think they are counter productive, but I was just closing off today and saw this link.

So a full introduction...

I grow stuff. Member of soil association. Just moved house three months ago and the first thing I did was build my compost bin and put my potatoes in. I've been growing stuff for years. I do lots of walking and outdoor stuff, so the environment is pretty close to my views on the world.

I do marketing. I hate seeing Eco / Organic used in the wrong way. There are some serious issues here. I support co-operatives, fair trade and all that. I was dismayed the other day when I heard about countries buying land from other countries to grow their food on.

I believe in traditional values. I think western practices could do with changing a little. I hate plastics and packaging. I hate litter droppers. every piece of litter really does have an owner, I try and reconnect that piece of litter with the bugger that drops it. I have a chip on my shoulder about certain things, but love my garden, love the outdoors and want the world to stop chasing its own tail.

I buy local products, love the food markets, still haven't had chance to use my bees wax from my buddy bee keeper and am making sloe gin for people at xmas handed over in the gorgeous decanters I keep finding on the shelves in charity shops. Waste, I hate waste.

Also just initiated a project about marketing that raises a little money for an Environment Charity. A few said people (hope it wasn't you mike) said it sounds irresponsible.

Oh one more thing. You know that little "Think before you print!" AND "Consider the environment before your print". I have put these on about 1,000 emails for small businesses. Don't know where this stuff came from originally, but I do lots of email business and they go on to almost every job.

Anyway, hello.

Look forward to sharing ideas and views.

Mike · 09-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Welcome to the forums Skeeter,

Now that is a comprehensive welcome if ever I saw one!

I don't know what you mean by

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeeter

Also just initiated a project about marketing that raises a little money for an Environment Charity. A few said people (hope it wasn't you mike) said it sounds irresponsible.

but it certainly wasn't me!

EcoRich · 14-09-2009, 08:27 PM

Hi Skeeter, welcome to the forum
You have some interesting ideas, look forward to more discussion

skeeter · 14-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Hi there, I have reviewed your site already I think.

I love your video, where did you get it done.

EcoRich · 14-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Hi Skeeter, our team did it for usa headoffice. I will see if I can find out. What did you think of the site as I'm always looking for ways to improve it, thanks

skeeter · 14-09-2009, 09:09 PM

I am a bit iko myself.

I am a smallBiz guy that has worn many hats. I am really quite brutal when people ask those questions. I think its mainly because that's how I like feedback. Butal and honest. So, I'll say this...

you've got an enjoyable journey ahead.

As a business with a message I recommend you get the visual look sorted first, then get it aligned properly with your marketing message. Mike is doing a nice job here. If you look at my stuff, it is a big mess. I am running an open project, where it is supposed to look wrong at the start. Build a story and get community involvement. But, if my project was not a community thing, I would make sure everything is ready to do business.

Are you ready?

Do these comments help?

Andy · 15-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Hi Skeeter, welcome to the OL Forums :)

skeeter · 15-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Thank You.

We need more veggy growers on here. Am I the only one?

08-09-2009, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
skeeter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hello everyone. Hello everyone, I have just recently got in to 'forums' and followed Mike's like to here from a small biz forum. I personally have stayed off forums because I think they are counter productive, but I was just closing off today and saw this link. So a full introduction... I grow stuff. Member of soil association. Just moved house three months ago and the first thing I did was build my compost bin and put my potatoes in. I've been growing stuff for years. I do lots of walking and outdoor stuff, so the environment is pretty close to my views on the world. I do marketing. I hate seeing Eco / Organic used in the wrong way. There are some serious issues here. I support co-operatives, fair trade and all that. I was dismayed the other day when I heard about countries buying land from other countries to grow their food on. I believe in traditional values. I think western practices could do with changing a little. I hate plastics and packaging. I hate litter droppers. every piece of litter really does have an owner, I try and reconnect that piece of litter with the bugger that drops it. I have a chip on my shoulder about certain things, but love my garden, love the outdoors and want the world to stop chasing its own tail. I buy local products, love the food markets, still haven't had chance to use my bees wax from my buddy bee keeper and am making sloe gin for people at xmas handed over in the gorgeous decanters I keep finding on the shelves in charity shops. Waste, I hate waste. Also just initiated a project about marketing that raises a little money for an Environment Charity. A few said people (hope it wasn't you mike) said it sounds irresponsible. Oh one more thing. You know that little "Think before you print!" AND "Consider the environment before your print". I have put these on about 1,000 emails for small businesses. Don't know where this stuff came from originally, but I do lots of email business and they go on to almost every job. Anyway, hello. Look forward to sharing ideas and views. Last edited by skeeter; 08-09-2009 at 08:21 PM.

14-09-2009, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
EcoRich Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blackburn Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Skeeter, welcome to the forum You have some interesting ideas, look forward to more discussion __________________ Best wishes, Eco Rich....We Can Eco send me a message Buy with ease, over 750 Eco-friendly products online Make extra Income or buy at Wholesale Follow me on Twitter My Blog

14-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
EcoRich Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blackburn Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Skeeter, our team did it for usa headoffice. I will see if I can find out. What did you think of the site as I'm always looking for ways to improve it, thanks __________________ Best wishes, Eco Rich....We Can Eco send me a message Buy with ease, over 750 Eco-friendly products online Make extra Income or buy at Wholesale Follow me on Twitter My Blog

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14-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
skeeter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi there, I have reviewed your site already I think. I love your video, where did you get it done.

14-09-2009, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
skeeter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am a bit iko myself. I am a smallBiz guy that has worn many hats. I am really quite brutal when people ask those questions. I think its mainly because that's how I like feedback. Butal and honest. So, I'll say this... you've got an enjoyable journey ahead. As a business with a message I recommend you get the visual look sorted first, then get it aligned properly with your marketing message. Mike is doing a nice job here. If you look at my stuff, it is a big mess. I am running an open project, where it is supposed to look wrong at the start. Build a story and get community involvement. But, if my project was not a community thing, I would make sure everything is ready to do business. Are you ready? Do these comments help?

15-09-2009, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 240 Thanks: 24 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Hi Skeeter, welcome to the OL Forums :)

15-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
skeeter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank You. We need more veggy growers on here. Am I the only one?