So I’m In the process of rebranding, re-doing the website and ordering in the christmas stock for my costume business irelandcostumes.com. After having one of those dull chats with someone yesterday about christmas being too commercial – i decided I’d also look into non traditional Christmas costumes. So the question on my mind at the moment?? Is this costume below a bit of bad taste and likely to offend – or is it just hilariously funny??

The unfortunate decision has been made to close down CheapChat.ie one of my business in the telecom sector. The business has been coasting along for some time now and although it has been breaking even, its future isn’t bright with the new technology that is coming online in the next few months, which will offer much better rates.

I’m deeply sorry to be letting down my loyal base of existing customers, who’s custom is most appreciated. CheapChat.ie will cease service on the 4th of november.

Sister company CheapChatUK.co.uk will continue to operate and there are some plans in the near future to improve the service further.

It’s wierd the way when one door closes another one opens and in the next few weeks i’ll post on another new little business venture which is planned for launch in November.

My Solicitor questioning whether the greenogue business park deeds were infact legal if the developer didnt pay stamp duty caused my plans to move the business’s to Greeenogue in rathcoole to fall through, i dont know the legal nitty gritty all i know is i was willing to buy and the bank weren’t willing to lend based on query’s that their legal guys wouldnt anwer. It was an expensive lesson, so if anyone’s looking to buy there have your solicitor ask that question first.

What i find incredible is the number of sales that have gone through there and apparently this has never come up before? Well i guess it pays to have the best solicitor.

The estate agents really werent happy when the deal was pulled

I have my eye on a few new locations so more news to follow soon…. I hope.

Fierce angels are back with another killer album.

Originaly planned as an itunes release, but it never appeared there and now it’s coming to the shops… Which in my opinion is better cause i love to collect the albums with The Jason Brooks Artwork.

Me and Sabrina in army gear… Cute eh?

or Fernanda as a cop??

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We’ll we’ve almost finnished developing the irelandcostumes.com website for the costume business. I’d say about 90% of our market testing is done, i’ve kept the prices relatively low to stimulate sales and reflect that were an unknown brand. Our stock arrives tomorrow morning and we’ve done about 10 orders so far, which for testing a market is pretty great in my opinion.

I’ve been spending time reading some great costume blogs from people in the field Kristen, CostumZee and for those making your own costumes… This guy and this guy are awesome!

So i havent blogged in a week, but with good reason. In my last post i was complaining i couldnt find the halloween costumes i wanted from an Irish supplier. Well I found a solution… or should i say i made a solution. A close friend of mine read the post and late Sunday night (whilst in the supermarket) we hatched a plan to start our own online Irish costume website over the phone. Its wednesday now and later tonight or by the latest tomorrow our site should be fully functional and open for business. We’ve already got about 10 orders from friends who were having the same problems. And our first shipment of supplies will be maufactured and delivered by Monday – fast tracked by excellent suppliers. This is by far the fastest i’ve ever launched a business and its an incredibly fun experience. If this test run succeeds i’ll re-brand it and re-launch on a larger scale for christmas.

Now whilst doing back ground i have to admit i did find several Irish websites, but by then i had started churning idea’s and i believe its possible to compete with them and win.

I’ll post later when the site is up and running. Would love any feedback, suggestions, critique etc.

So Halloween is coming around again and i’m back searching for a costume, this time online. Being in Ireland this is fairly Frustrating as Online shopping here just isn’t what it should be! I found a great costume at BuyCostumes.com but ofcourse they wont ship to Ireland. I reckon there’s a big enough market to make this a very worthwhile venture for someone!

When trading online i’ve been using hoodlessbrennan.com, now i’m not the most sophisticated investor but wouldnt be a novice either. So in the last year i’ve have two big gripes about Hoodlessbrennan.

1). The hoodlessbrennan advisory service SUCKS, avoid it at all costs! I made a huge error of opening an advisory account and taking their advice with minimal background research on the trades – assuming their broker was more sophisticated than me. I’d advise anyone to stay well away from this and here’s why – Unless your high net worth, your nothing more than a 10 pound comission to them, which they get if you win or loose. Small investors are the bottom step in the ladder and are given the good advice after everyone else is already in the trade – hense its no longer good advice. My “advisor” lost 60% on his account before i cut my losses and realised that while the “professional” was loosing bucket loads i managed a respectable 40% return on my execute only account.

2). Limits dont always work. Today i can see trades going through for higher prices (same volumes) as my limit orders. If sometimes you can’t trade online (you have to phone in) then how can you expect your limits to be executed online?? OK so this is possible with any service but it’s getting very frustrating. So far today two limits failed to execute.

Release Date : 15/10/2007

It’s been 18 months since the last Disco Heaven was released, but now it finally returns with all the glitter and shine as usual. Featuring only the hottest, most heavenly disco house and uplifting US garage. You can find tracks from Barbara Tucker, Dave Armstrong, Milk & Sugar, Bob Sinclar, Sessomatto and more.

Just 2 discs in standard MOS format, here’s the tracklist:

CD 1.

01 » Sessomatto Feat. Carolyn Harding
And I’m Telling You (You’re Gonna Love Me) (Original Vibe Mix)LISTEN

02 » Ijah
Nitelife (Grant Nelson Remix)LISTEN

03 » Warren Clarke Feat. Shena
Lifting (Main Mix)LISTEN

04 » Soularis
Back Together (DJ Memo & MoD Remix)LISTEN

05 » Vee Scott
Gimme Your Love (Oliver Lang & Sandro Vocal Mix)LISTEN

06 » Groove Invaderz Feat. Nicole Tyler
Keep Risin’ (Kid Massive Vocal Remix)LISTEN

07 » Jonni Black Vs Una Mas
Raise LISTEN

08 » Starchaser Feat. Shena
Let Your Mind Go Free (Emergency) (FatBlock Mix)LISTEN

09 » Pleasure Seekers
Move It LISTEN

10 » T-Street
We Love House (Original Mix)LISTEN

11 » Barbara Tucker
Love Vibrations (Josh Harris Club Mix)LISTEN

12 » Bob Sinclar
Champs Elysees Theme (Jamie Lewis Remix)LISTEN

13 » M&S Presents Starvue
Let The Music Spill (Original Mix)

CD 2

01 » Candy Williams Feat. Whiteside
Have It All (Milk & Sugar Club Mix)LISTEN

02 » Raul Rincon Presents Carolina Escolano
Mi Amor (Sweet Carolina Vox)LISTEN

03 » Andrea T Mendoza Feat. Manuela
Put Your Hands Up (Supereyes Mix)LISTEN

04 » Henrik B
Soul Heaven (E-Squire Remix)LISTEN

05 » Hernandez Vs DJ Tyo
Let You Down (Extended Vocal Mix)LISTEN

06 » My Friend Sam Feat. Viola Wills
It’s My Pleasure (E-Squire Mix)LISTEN

07 » Milk & Sugar
Higher & Higher (2007 Club Mix)LISTEN

08 » Georgie Porgie
Lift Your Voices (Wideboys Anthemic Club Mix)LISTEN

09 » Prom
All Over Me LISTEN

10 » Dave Armstrong
Love Has Gone (Club Mix)LISTEN

11 » Alan Braxe & Kris Menace
Lumberjack (Original)LISTEN

12 » AC Soul Symphony
The Kinda Love (Joey Negro Disco Blend Mix)

Samples at Hed Kandi site