Monthly Archives: May 2012

The paper you put in your printer is crucial for the final output, in fact some people think that the paper you use is as important as the printers ink or toner. Whatever your print job there is an appropriate … Continue reading →

John Sollars, Stinkyink.com The other day I was talking about marketing to a friend who also runs an online store. During this conversation he asked the seemingly innocent question: “Do you send emails?” When I looked at him blankly, he … Continue reading →

Advice from a serial entrpreneur, John Sollars, Stinkyink.com With all the focus and emphasis that both the Media and Government are giving to promoting start-ups it got me thinking more about longevity than ‘starting up’. Stats from HMRC show that … Continue reading →

John Sollars, Stinkyink.com Another year gone, another birthday celebrated! HMRC says that 80% of businesses registered for VAT cease trading within three years. I reckon that any business that makes it past that three year hump is doing OK, so … Continue reading →

Following a recent heated debate in our office on the benefits of working from home and also whether it was relevant, I decided I needed to re-iterate the benefits, not only for a company but also for its employees. I … Continue reading →

John Sollars, serial entrepreneur & benevolent dictator at printer ink retailer, Stinkyink.com Across the office and warehouse I have a team of about 14 people at the time of writing, and I think the thing that I am most proud of … Continue reading →

November 2001 and I am searching for ink cartridges for my sons printer.  The only shops locally were Staples and PCWorld, neither of whom stocked them.  My daughter appeared and announced that she had done all of her Christmas shopping … Continue reading →

Baked Egg Custard Tart is an all-time classic British food. As a child I have fond memories of my mum baking Egg Custard Tarts for Sunday tea. A Baked Egg Custard Tart is so quick and easy to make and … Continue reading →

The 3 cornerstones of a sustainable business John Sollars When I first started Stinkyink.Com I was very aware that I needed to create a sustainable business. I don’t just mean sustainable in an environmental sense, but in a holistic way. … Continue reading →