by mickparkes | Jun 3, 2021 | business ready, FFP, freelancing, ISTA 6-Amazon, no waste in boxes, Oceans, Packaging, Paper, paper void fill, Plastic, Profit, void fill
Well is anything a good idea? Supporting Sheffield Wednesday sounds a good idea but believe me its a total stress game…..!!!!! Ideas are usually the result of a need or want, so its worth a shot isn’t it. Many clever people over the centuries have had...
by mickparkes | Apr 20, 2020 | business ready, Contracting, freelancing, Packaging, Paper, time to think
Its not about me, it’s about what’s needed. That’s my take on inventions. Of course there’s more to this thinking than just that statement.. It’s always puzzled me, did some one create the wheel then use it by putting two together or did...
by mickparkes | Apr 8, 2020 | freelancing, Margin, Packaging, Paper, Profit
My take on survival and innovation. Hare brained ideas for sale Apart from the recent 6 of the last 20 years, I’ve been my own boss. I wouldn’t say I was an expert by any means but you learn a lot when your only one payday from oblivion. ( you also learn...
by mickparkes | Apr 1, 2020 | Contracting, Covid 19, freelancing, Margin, Packaging, Paper, Profit
The self employed and freelancers have been in the news more than ever recently. Rightly so given the extraordinary circumstances we all face. However this also highlights the existence of this £300 Billion employment sector we have here in UK. Its 20 years this...
by mickparkes | Mar 18, 2020 | Covid 19, Packaging, Paper, Plastic
Hidden Innovations. Design Rights Apply 2006 With millions stuck at home for whatever reason, but related to Covid-19, it appears more people will be/are buying online. It could just be basics which are scarce in the bricks and mortar shops but it could be items they...
by mickparkes | Mar 11, 2020 | Oceans, Packaging, Paper, Plastic
There have been a few articles of late about how flexible bags, mailers and sleeves are apparently a better choice than cardboard boxes for online sales. It seems there’s a trend to remove cardboard boxes from the eCommerce chain. It’s thought they are too...
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