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JULY 2014
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Until next month Stuart & The MK Flyers Central Team
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Positive living How far will your life take you? When we are small a whole life time can seem an unmeasurable expanse of time. The older we get the short that measure becomes in a year, a decade, a life lived… Yet what will we leave in our wake when our own time is up? What will we leave as our mark? Will life itself have benefited by our presence; what have we added to or altered because we felt compelled or called to achieve? What will others say about us – about the kind of person we were – about how life without us in it will be different? There is no dress rehearsal. Every day we wake up life is real. We create a whole story with ourselves as the main leading character. All things stem from us. We take things to heart, we get mad or sad because we don’t feel loved or understood quite enough, we feel taken for granted or misjudged and sometimes used; we feel stressed and alone even when life is crowded with people, responsibilities and commitments. Yet given the fact that most things we have, do or undertake were chosen by us in the first place, why aren’t we in our happy ever after? Why doesn’t life work out as it should, as we’d prefer or expect? Life is a gift. We chose to be here to live, love and explore; to perfect the soul journey we are on. All that we do is encoded within our soul’s blue print, forever visible – yet unseen and unrealised by us – for eons to come. (I am I) This has always been so. Through many different lifetimes each soul is developed, through choice, belief, thought and free will. The first free thought you had begun the programming of your own life unfolding. Every free choice or action – or sometimes forced response, added more content to the force of that story. Free word and action makes free will a physical thing. You manifest what you think, want or need into actual being. Your own power to create is immense. This is your birth right. (I am I) No matter who you are – what you believe – your religion – your status – your sex or sexuality – you are powerful, not powerless. You have control of your life still unfolding and overall your present life’s destiny. Nothing exists that you can’t overcome, explore or express. No one has power over you. No one is more important or has more right to be happier, luckier or better than you. In the eyes of life itself for the purpose of evolution, all people – all souls – are equal. Never before has there been such an incredible time frame as this. Never before have change and progression been so easy, individually and globally en-mass. What you experience in your own life day to day is the same thing that’s going on everywhere, perhaps in a different order, presenting in different ways, but the same. Stress is still stress; worry, pain, loss and sadness are the same for each soul, just presented in different manners. How we each overcome these fundamental things is crucial to how we each then move forward. Nothing is given to hurt, harm or make us break, regardless of how we may deeply believe this, but then that very belief is the key. We cannot control the force of what happens but we absolutely control how we respond, react or take things on board. We control how we overcome; the next steps we put into action; what we then attract to us and how we move forward from that focal point. Life is a live living entity in its own right and individually we add our own
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thoughts, actions, intent, beliefs and life force to it as input. The energy we create through a life time of being here, we add to life, which adds more to its own health and programming. Think of life as a mirror. What you expect or give out - it must reflect back. What you ask for fundamentally – must appear. If you believe life is hard or a cruel place to be – it is this that you will receive back. Life thinks that you want hard and cruel – so you’ll see it everywhere… If you believe life will uphold you and help you; if you believe what you need will appear or be easy to achieve; it’s then this that will come bouncing back. If you are worried and stressed more often than not, more reasons to worry and stress will come forward. If you live life in lack – lack of time, lack of money, lack of energy, friends, love and resources, it’s these once again that you will receive – because these are the directives you’ve fed personally yourself into life’s mainframe, much like uploading information to a motherboard… Every soul is individual and unique. Each one is a powerful creative force and identity in its own right. You are not broken. You are no-bodies victim or fool. You have life running through you. Nothing blocks your path or holds you down. You are free. You have the right to be happy in a life that’s well lived. The whole world is at your disposal. Yes you have commitments and things you must do – but these you once chose for yourself, even those things that you couldn’t possibly suppose that you would. In the face of adversity we often grow most. Even and especially when we don’t seem to realise… What are your dreams? What, if you could choose – would you most like to alter or change for the better, without hurting anyone else – from a perspective of peace, truth and love? What is it you need to get happy? Remember that this is your story. Only you feel the things that you do. Love from the whole of your heart. ‘Understand’ where before ‘forgiveness’ would have seemed more appropriate. See all people as souls in their own right - not meaning to cause pain or harm - but more stuck in their own story for now. (I am I) No one is separate; all souls connect; therefore all add to what’s occurring on life’s surface; all add force to the deeper story which is now and what will be as time continues. (I am I) If you don’t like your life – you have the power to set into place the steps that will turn things around. You are master – not slave – to your destiny.
Until next month, Be safe, well and happy… Be all you search outwardly for…
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Retail Merchant Services appoints Head of eCommerce as it champions the online payment needs of SMEs
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4 June 2014, Milton Keynes, UK – Retail Merchant Services, the largest independent card processing provider, has announced the appointment of Ian Paterson as Head of eCommerce. The move demonstrates the importance of the online channel as RMS develops a new eCommerce solution that will complement its existing chip and PIN offering to its extensive network of over 32,000 SME merchants. With 17 years’ of business development and strategic partnership experience alongside eight years’ work at the likes of WorldPay, Optimal Payments and creditcall, Paterson is a payments expert and ideally placed to consolidate RMS’ position as the most trusted provider of both ‘cardholder present’ and ‘cardholder not present’ solutions in the UK payments industry.
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As the eCommerce channel continues to grow, SME merchants are increasingly considering the benefits of offering a transactional online website. With this in mind, RMS decided it was the right time to further invest in the channel to improve the current service offering and further support its merchants. There is a massive opportunity for RMS to support the multichannel payment needs of existing customers as well as new ones. In addition to the development of the eCommerce product, Paterson’s key responsibilities and objectives at RMS will be to recruit and manage a team of specialist eCommerce business development managers who will target mid-tier merchants and corporate businesses. Paterson commented, “I am delighted to have joined a genuine leader in the payments industry and one which is growing every day. RMS is able to offer a full suite of payment options both online and offline to its extensive customer base and I look forward to adding to this through the development of our eCommerce solutions.”
Gareth Poppleto n, MD of Retail Merchant Services, said: “Ia n is a great exam ple of the energetic ‘ca n do’ attitude th at exists throughout RM S and is passed on to our clients. He brin gs a wealth of ex perience which will help our business gr ow and in turn, ensure ou r customers get the very best service an d benefit from the latest eCommerce tech nology.”
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Here’s what our customers say about mkflyers... I have advertised local courses with MK Flyers for over a year. I find Stuart easy to deal with and enthusiastic about getting results for my business. I would recommend Stuart and MK Flyers to anyone looking to increase their profile or advertise their services. With a circulation of 44,000 it represents excellent value for money. Sarah Setterfield,
MP’s Diary Bucks Biz = Expansion & Growth An invitation for me visit Bucks Biz in Newport Pagnell was yet another clear message that economic growth in Milton Keynes is going from strength to strength. Bucks Biz is a family business operating over three sites in MK; Bletchley Business Campus, Denbigh Business Park and Interchange House, Newport Pagnell. The 110 serviced business units at Interchange House span 100,000 sq. ft. and were bought by CJ Muscat Properties in 2010. Since then they have invested £6m to upgrade the building which includes a hair salon gym and café. Bucks Biz houses companies who provide employment to more than 200 people and has seen their tenant’s individual growth spiral upward ahead of national averages. On the whole 60% of their business is new business start-ups, with unique opportunities to customise their space within the building giving their customers flexibility now and in the future. My tour was led by Joe Muscat owner of Muscat Properties and Jay Raj, Director of Clock Property. Clock Property were established in March 2014 and are a firm of commercial property consultants, surveyors & agents who are also based in Milton Keynes. The business provides professional services ranging from sales, leasing and acquisitions of office, industrial and retail properties. For me, Bucks Biz clearly have a winning formula, their continuing expansion is encouraging and it is a strong positive message to MK businesses that the economy is now on the rise.
Mark Digs In For Scout Community Week Scout groups across the UK rolled up their sleeves during Scout Community Week to do something positive and meaningful for their local community. Led by Andy Lane, Beaver Scout leader, the 6-8 year olds of the 1st Middleton
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Beaver Scout Colony took up the challenge and created a spectacular sensory garden at Middleton Primary School. At the end of the 6 week project, with the designs and materials being generously sponsored by Dobbies, all six plots were filled with wild flowers to attract butterflies, insects, bees and a variety of other wildlife to what was otherwise an urban area. Andy said, “I wanted to give our young people an opportunity to experience an outdoor activity and for them to champion all the amazing opportunities and adventures we offer in the Scouting movement.” Arriving at the opening ceremony, I was very impressed with the transformation and I congratulate the Beavers Group. The sensory garden is an inspirational project which will add to the children’s enjoyment and enhance their education. Do you have a couple of hours to spare to support Andy? Without volunteers, his waiting list of young “eager Beavers” will just keep growing.
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The New Citroen DS3 Cabrio Reviewed 03/08/13
Citroen DS3 Goes Topless I have to say at first I wasn’t sure about this car as it’s like a half convertible but it did grow on me.
The DS3 has been a massive success for Citroen. They have really gone after the Mini and Audi A1 market, and with its great looks and drive, there’s no surprise they have shifted 36,000 of them in the UK alone. So it is only natural they have now come out with a Cabrio model - there is currently only a 1.6 petrol version but they are releasing a diesel later on in the year. I tested the 1.6 THP 155 in a D-sport model and it was a good spec with a very nippy engine. The main negative is that when the roof is down full, you can’t see behind you, but the positives definitely out way the bad; like you can sit 3 people in the back (which is unusual on a soft top) and the boot is great when the roof is up, so ideal for the school runs if you can live with putting the seat up every time someone gets in the back as its only comes in a 3dr. You can still personalise your DS3 with different coloured roofs and mirrors to the car, and you can
even get purple leather if you’re that way inclined! The drive is very smooth and quiet, and with a great stereo with bluetooth, & lots of gloss and stainless steel, the inside feels like a real quality car. It even has a button in the car you can press and call Citroen if you have a problem with the car or you have broken down and it will connect you directly to Citroens help line!! The diesel will be the one to look out for as the petrol version is a bit thirsty and if you can, stretch to the D-sport + that comes with nice little extras like leather as standard. MPH = 47.9 Combined Top speed =132 0-60 =8.2 CO2=137 On the road price £19,136 (Lease price £199+vat over 2 years with 6 payments up front based on 10k miles a year)
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he recently announced Queen’s speech signalled the start of Parliament’s final session before next year’s General Election. Behind the ceremony and tradition there were some very significant measures and with only 11 months to go there is still a lot to do. Over the coming months MPs will be debating, scrutinising and voting on important legislation such as a new state-funded childcare subsidy worth up to £2,000 a year; pensions reforms that allow people to have more control over the money they set aside for retirement; legal protection for people that act heroically or within the public interest; tougher penalties for employers who fail to pay the minimum wage and a crackdown on the abuse of zero-hour contracts. The UK is on the move again but, we must stick to the plan and Bills like these are key to our success. I took part, for the third year running in the annual Lords vs Commons Tug of War. My body certainly ached for a while afterwards, but it was more than worth it, having raised almost £150,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Milton Keynes has been as busy and lively as ever recently. Along with the Stony Stratford Business Association, I welcomed Brandon
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Lewis MP on a recent visit. The Minister with responsibility for High Streets visited several businesses in Stony Stratford Town Centre and although the local economy is doing very well, we had some great discussions about the positive ideas the Government has to rejuvenate traditional High Streets. I think many of us are aware of the pressures on GPs and so I snapped up the chance to shadow the clinical and administrative staff at Stony Stratford Medical Centre. Meeting staff and doctors I was able to gauge the front line issues. I was hugely impressed by the dedication of the staff and enjoyed seeing the Medical Centre at work; I will be pleased to feed back my experiences to Ministers over the coming weeks. Finally, I made a visit to the MK Dons Stadium for the Milton Keynes and Border Counties Youth Football League end of season awards ceremony. I had the honour of presenting the U12s and U13s footballers with their awards. Excitement and anticipation for the World Cup filled the room and I have no doubt that there will be many England flags flying throughout MK as the World Cup gets under way! I should add that although I am a Scotsman, I’ll be rooting for England!!
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Improve your cashflow with our direct debit referral scheme Referral Programme Direct Debit is a very effective way of collecting regular payments on time with the full overview of your monthly cashflow. It can be an important and integral part of your business and MK Flyers knows just how to deliver the right solution whether you are a Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Company. Cashflow is king! Speak to any business advisor, coach or successful entrepreneur and they will all tell you that cashflow is vital to a business. Direct Debit gives you this benefit whilst keeping you in control. Value for Money If you are making regular collections from customers or subscribers then the online management system will allow you to keep your costs and resources down giving you more time on your business. Keep your customers You can now offer your customers the opportunity to spread the costs of your service or products across the year with this system. This should allow more
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customers to spend money with you and increase customer loyalty. The Direct Debit Guarantee also protects your customers giving them peace of mind when using your services. Reporting functions MK Flyers working with our partner London & Zurich can offer you full on-line management of client accounts and enables you to have full control of your payment collection scheme. Is your business right for Direct Debits? Many businesses are interested in using the Direct Debit scheme to collect monies due from their own customers but the banks normally advise that they are too small to be considered as an originator of Direct Debits. Working with London and Zurich, however, we have been able to negotiate a special arrangement and can offer it to you in a very cost effective way. For More Information call 01908 767080 or email hello@mkflyers.co.uk
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mkflyers MKFLYERS & MKFLYERS CENTRAL – A FLYAWAY SUCCESS MKFLYERS CENTRAL is part of the MK Flyers group The first version of the Flyer was delivered to 2,000 homes in Newport Pagnell in 2006. From there, MK Flyers went from strength to strength. Distribution grew to 6,000 copies, which are still delivered today in Newport Pagnell. We now produce four versions of the MK Flyer, to cover North, South, East and West Milton Keynes, and deliver 44,000 copies, potentially reaching over 100,000 people. This gives our clients the unique opportunity to advertise only in their desired part of Milton Keynes, thereby accurately pinpointing their target market. With flexible advertising options to suit all budgets, the MK Flyer is one of the most effective ways of attracting new customers and increasing your profile across Milton Keynes. Now there is the MKFLYERS CENTRAL too, dedicated to increasing business between local companies. Why look outside the area when there is already a highly skilled and reputable supplier on your doorstep. Make your business fly with MKFlyers Central. Call 01908 850550 or email central@mkflyers.co.uk today for details and to book your space.
MK Flyers Online www.mkflyersonline.co.uk This is our popular, online directory, promoted each month to over 100,000 local people. All of our advertisers receive a free listing, with options to upgrade their advertisement to include a full page on the site and a spotlight on our home page. So, if readers can’t find the service they require in the MK Flyer, they can visit MK Flyers Online and find it there.
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about us MKF Design - www.mkfdesign.co.uk Our graphic design business, MKF Design, was established to meet the needs of our advertisers, by providing high-quality, cost-effective, graphic design and print services. So our clients needn’t worry if they don’t have artwork or even wording for their advert; MKF Design can manage the whole process for them.
What makes us so unique? Truly local - the MK Flyer connects local people to local services within a handy directory.
Longevity - Unlike a local newspaper, people don’t throw the MK Flyer away each week and tend to keep it for reference purposes.
Quality - the MK Flyer maintains very high standards in print and production. All artwork is professionally designed to ensure that your business is portrayed in the best possible light.
Comprehensive service - our in-house, graphic design and print team, MKF Design, can make life easier by managing our clients’ advertising and print requirements.
Value - advertising in the MK Flyer represents incredible value for money. Box adverts start from as little as £44 + VAT per month. We also offer attractive discounts on packages of three, six and twelve months.
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