Carl Reader @CarlReader Twitter profile

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Carl Reader

1 year

Seeing as my blue tick is likely to be scrapped tomorrow by @Twitter , these words are a useful reminder of what may or may not be written on my gravestone:

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

And you think working for free is bad, freelancers? Try "reverse financing"

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

10 months

This week, I’ve been listening to the @sageuk Sound Advice Podcast. Want to know what I learned on the Essex Riviera? If you have a small business, or are thinking about it, you’ll want to… #SoundAdvicePodcast #Ad

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

It is scandalous that at least 12 people have committed suicide due to the lack of support - newly self employed, PAYE freelance etc. I'm seeing first hand how bad the situation is for the millions more clinging on. Time for Gov't to do something for @ExcludedUK @ForgottenLtd

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

Southend United. The only club where you can choose between sitting in a crumbling stand, a rickety two tier stand, and a wooden stand; see the roof caved in; and the risky ladder for cameras. But hankies, flags and banners are a health and safety risk (if marked #MartinOut ) 🤔

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

I enjoyed writing this blog. So many of us focus on 'goal setting' - why not fear setting? @sageuk

Keeping your focus in changing times

Entrepreneur Carl Reader explains how to embrace change and use it to your advantage when it comes to your business or industry.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Whilst I love innovation... if there were 14,000 cases of black cabs being driven by 'mates', we would be calling for heads to roll at TFL, not just the drivers. So on that basis, they've made the right call #Uber

Sky News Breaking

@SkyNewsBreak

5 years

Transport for London says Uber has not been granted a new licence to operate in London after "several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk" were identified

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

I have some amazing news to share, The contract is signed, and my third book will be released towards the end of next year! I'm already about 6 chapters deep, and it's the kind of book I'd want to read. I really can't wait to share this with you all 😎

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

I’ll leave this here. Thank you @IanHerring21 @kevwatson74 and all at @HungerfordTown , on and off the pitch. @TheNationalLge South next season!!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Due to Tier 4 and then Lockdown, I've still not seen my book charting at @WHSmith in person. But this is what it looks like, apparently 😎

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

let's start addressing the elephant in the room.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

I take your Everton and raise you a Southend United.

Jamie Carragher

@Carra23

1 year

I was proved right, Everton are the worst run club in the country.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Seven years ago today, I met this lady. Before going out to meet her, I had no idea we'd end up "happy ever after"... but I'm so glad we did! Love you Sarah x

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Some of my top tips about starting a new business:

Online networking to planning — how to start a small business during lockdown

NOW may be the time to finally unlock your business idea. Launches of micro-businesses — with fewer than ten employees — rose 14 per cent in the last lockdown. With millions still furloughed and th…

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

If the Government really feel that getting small company directors to pay for the support that they didn't benefit from is the way forward, then I simply have no words. @ExcludedUK @ForgottenLtd @beisgovuk

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

This aged well.

Blockbuster

@blockbuster

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Tweet why you’re leaving Netflix. The top three most creative tweets using #GoodbyeNetflix will win a 1-year subscription to Blockbuster!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

"Nothing is certain, except death and..." Forget taxes for a moment. Here's how to keep your focus in changing times. After all, nothing is certain except death and change. @sageuk

Keeping your focus in changing times

Entrepreneur Carl Reader explains how to embrace change and use it to your advantage when it comes to your business or industry.

www.sage.com

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

@simonharris_mbd By the continuation of that logic, anyone who shops at M&S or lower who could afford to shop at Fortnum and Mason is taking food from those less well off. On balance, posting was the right thing to do. Big issue with food poverty is people not knowing help available.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

New website, who 'dis? 👀

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

@simonharris_mbd I know from being a pro bono advisor to Trussell Trust that the average user is not long term (as painted by the media) and quite often just someone who has fallen on hard times - sometimes even turning up in a nice car etc but just lost job / relationship and things spiral.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Honest advertising.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

And this happened... My pre order offer is still on. Click the link in the bio, send me a screenshot of your order / email, and let me know your email address. It'll be worth so much more than £13! And, you'll be in great company.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

2 years

We are here, waiting #SouthendUnited #SUFC

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Delighted and honoured to have agreed to keynote one of the largest business conferences in Europe, with 6,000 attendees..... watch this space for more info!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

If 2020 has taught me anything, it's that tomorrow isn't guaranteed. Live for today.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

8 months

A special night at a special club 💙💛 I think you’ll all see from this just how much the club means to so many. The 90 minutes on the pitch is irrelevant. Could have included sooo much more but loads of clips were interrupted when bumping into random people I’ve not seen for

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

6 years

@HfromHorley @LowTaxChloe This. I had to be driven post-op, and almost carried in, to put my vote in. There’s a societal class who really don’t get the depth of feeling over the EU.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

new episode...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

7 years

Apparently I'm a "smart entrepreneur", leading from the front! (Otherwise known as two fingers up to my GCSE business studies teacher 😂)

Virgin Media Business

@vmbusiness

7 years

Some of the smartest entrepreneurs are changing the way businesses actually do business:

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

I feel like the only person in the world who hasn’t ever watched #GameOfThrones

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

I’m speaking at StartUp 2020 on Saturday 18 January, join us for the biggest start-up show of the new year

StartUp 2020: The UK's biggest start-up show of the new year

Whether you want to be your own boss, have a business idea or simply want to improve your entrepreneurial skills, this is the event for you. Join Enterprise Nation at StartUp 2020 and you will have...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

I’m wondering if there’s anyone I know who *hasn’t* sent me a text about Southend this afternoon! Whatever the outcome, let’s hope the club can move forward to a bigger and brighter future. 😇

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

So, it's happened. Let's hope that Government step up to support all businesses - not just those with shut doors or @ExcludedUK . So far there have been a lot of words but not much delivery - CBILS shambles, and difficult grants to claim. (Furlough helps employees, not biz)

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

@MrJohnNicolson @KirstySNP I’m a Unionist and a Leaver John, but even I can see that Scotland has a very real reason for a new referendum given that a fundamental part of the Better Together argument is about to change.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Daughter wanted us to drive her to a environment protest, 10 miles away. Is it just me, or.........?

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Well, this was extraordinarily touching to receive. Thank you Paul, it means a lot 🙏 #BossIt

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

This week is #AutismAwarenessWeek - I had no idea what it was until this little man burst into my life. Although he can't speak, he has educated me more than anyone else. Be mindful that no one is the same, and no-one is "normal". Be kind.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

9 months

#AD So, I loved this podcast with @melissath @sparky000 ! I’ve got a keen interest in this world given my lad @jordanreaderdrums stepped into it, and it was great to hear the lessons she shared. Make sure you check it out - if this video doesn’t tempt you, I don’t know what

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Unemployment crisis: Start-up coach insists 'never been a better time' to become own boss - thanks @murrayharkin @jessmsheldon @Daily_Express

Unemployment crisis: 'Never been a better time' to become own boss

UNEMPLOYMENT rates are expected to soar in 2021, as the knock-on effect of the coronavirus pandemic will continue to have a devastating financial impact. However, according to a leading business...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Whether you use Zoom, Teams or GoToMeeting (if you're still in the 90s), this is a great tip.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Not quite true... I went back to school and got a handful of GCSE's! But, it was amazing to share why I do what I do

From Troubled Teen To Top Business Expert, How This Entrepreneur Learned To ‘Boss It’

It takes drive and determination to succeed in business, as well as a clear sense of direction. As a teenager, Carl Reader had left school with no qualifications and no clear plans for his future. By...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

whoop whoop, it's the sound of the police

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Looking for something to inspire your kids to make a difference in the world? Why not add Fiver at Home into their home schooling. A wonderful initiative by @youngenterprise for any budding entrepreneur! #BossIt

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

It sounds awful to say it, but #COVID19 becomes a whole lot more real when you know those who have it. My old doctor has sadly died from it, and I know someone who's been on a ventilator for a week. We say it flippantly, but I mean it - stay safe.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

It is times like this that Twitter disgusts me. A man is grappled to the floor and a knife taken from him. He is wearing an explosive belt (now known to be fake). And people are saying the police were wrong to act quickly. Wow. #LondonBridge

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

I simply have no words to sum up how it feels to deliver a keynote in person again 💙

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

6 years

I’ve only skim-read this, but it is PHENOMENAL. Highly recommended. 💥

Gary Vaynerchuk

@garyvee

6 years

I’m very proud of this work- I hope it brings you a lot of value. I’ve shared a ton here, please share to people who this can help.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Let's be honest. It's really clear:

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

For the first time in months, I've been able to ask someone if we should meet by Zoom, or wait a couple of weeks and maybe meet in a pub / hotel garden. You wouldn't believe what a relief option 2 will be. Coffee, sun, and another human being!!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

RIP Maradona. As an Englishman I'm supposed to hate him, but he was a footballing hero of my childhood. So much skill - my generation's Pele.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

10 months

Lol 😇 Looking forward to joining 1,199 others in the away end on Saturday for our home from home fixture against @Dag_RedFC

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Woah. Is this true?

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

Truly awful to see what’s happening with Southend right now. At least if the worst does happen on 1 March, I can look in the mirror and know that I tried.

Ex Blues star reveals he was part of bid to buy club

FORMER Southend United favourite Simon Cox has revealed he was part of a group who failed in a bid to buy the club from chairman Ron Martin earlier…

www.echo-news.co.uk

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Am I the only one concerned that furlough is extended to March, not the 2 December?

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

10 months

Papped 😂

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10 months

@Anna_Firth @CarlReader

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

OUR BOY IS TALKING!!!! It's only one word, twice today, but means he's just gone from non-verbal to verbal!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Only 371 sleeps to Christmas. 🥂

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

back home for the first time this year 😍

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Looks like @RishiSunak has @ForgottenLtd or @ExcludedUK something from his statement...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Why don't we just hit pause on the whole system, call a month long bank holiday (under lockdown), send basic supplies to each house and wake up when this is done?

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

A serious note about lockdown easing. It doesn't mean the virus is gone. It just means that there are a few more beds in intensive care for you if you catch it. #StaySafe #StayAlert

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Better safe than sorry.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

I highly doubt ANYONE's opinion of #DominicCummings has changed, good bad or indifferent. Not after it was leaked, after Boris spoke, after 7 questions. Why oh why aren't we focusing on the stuff we should be? Saving real lives, rather than attacking political lives.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Great news if true! #SUFC

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

1 year

Words fail me. Our last approach was on 3 January and we were ignored. I suspected this might happen given the rumours I heard about bank balance a week or two ago. Surely a five minute chat, or an email exchange, could have opened the door to an immediate fix?

Chris Phillips

@CJPhillips1982

1 year

As it stands Blues players and staff have not been paid today More here

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

You wouldn't know it at first glance, but this little one is non verbal autistic. He can't express his needs, and his SPD means that he can't stand shops / restaurants so he screams. You might think he is just naughty. He isn't. #BreakTheStigma #autismacceptance

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Happiness is a state of mind.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Wagamama, Nandos, KFC in that order. How is this even a question?

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@Jprz1321

4 years

You can only save 3, which are you keeping?

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

7 years

Agonisingly close to 10k Insta followers... if you want to nudge me over... 👍

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

This

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Wondering if I'm the only person in the world sorting out the backdrop for their home office. Messy desk and stuff on floor doesn't matter, as long as Zoom calls look polished 🤣

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

So, this happened. 👀

American Express Small Business UK

@AmexBusinessUK

4 years

We're kicking off a video series featuring @CarlReader , a small business owner who has been in the entrepreneurial game for many years. He will be sharing the top lessons learned from his business journey. Stay tuned for the first video, going live later today!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

So, I didn't expect it to explode like this...

#BossIt Small Business Community | Facebook

Welcome to the most exciting Business growth and advice group on Facebook. The BossIt Business Channel is an interactive community where leading experts in their field regularly educate and answer...

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Let's hope it stays that way?

The Mirror

@DailyMirror

4 years

Nightingale Hospital still empty a week after construction work was finished

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Social Media today

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

199 days to Christmas 💚❤💚❤🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Very sad news to hear about @BorisJohnson . Let's hope he makes a full recovery, and best wishes to him, Carrie and his family #GetWellBoris

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

11 months

Hoping for some good news over the next 24 or so hours 🙏

Smivz

@BigSmivz93

11 months

THIS CLUB DONT DIE! @SUFCRootsHall

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Really excited to announce that I'll be a keynote speaker at Fifteen Seconds @wethinkahead - one of Europe's largest business festivals, with 6,000 attendees! BOOM

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

Full on compensation face from me in the Times today, alongside @e_nation , talking about #SBDebate co hosted by @teamIPSE @TenThinkTank @ICAEW_talk . Thanks for noting my views @jameshurley !

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

PLEASE SHARE: Anyone fancy a free ticket to #QBConnect - the UK's leading small business conference? Visit and find out how you can win, courtesy of our sponsors @QuickbooksUK . There might even be a free copy of my book in it for you! #ad

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

So tomorrow, I'm running 2x interactive workshops at #QBConnect . No sitting back and half listening - these will give you actionable takeaways for both your business and your personal brand. Interested? Room LL20BC, 10am (niching) and 1pm (brand you) #LetsDoThis #ad

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Just found an easy way to make my BMI 21.5, right in the middle of "healthy". I just need to grow to 7 foot 5.

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Made me smile. Morning all!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Really good to meet with some of the gang at @ForgottenLtd to discuss the plight of small businesses, and the strength of the #DISS proposal. Here's hoping that those in power do the right thing. #ForgottenLtd #ExcludedUK

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Sounds silly, but one of my proudest achievements was seeing my book in a library. Anyone can get onto Amazon, anyone with a distributor can get in shops. But being in a library means I could help those that really needed it #NationalLibraryWeek

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

8 months

The “Martin Model” has stripped communities of their clubs. There must be a better way. I have no problem with people making money from developments associated to a club at all. Nor from footballing success, as owning a club is a huge gamble. But clubs should have

Shrimpers Trust

@shrimperstrust

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Thanks again to @Anna_Firth for raising our club’s plight in Parliament& highlighting the inadequacies of the ‘Martin Model’, whilst simultaneously praising the important work of our very own @SUEPAssoc helping ex-footballers suffering from dementia. #RightingTheRons #MartinOut

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Things you should do today: 💰Support a friend in business by buying, not expecting a freebie. 📣Shout about the best local business in your area. 🪙Make sure you tip any bar / restaurant staff. Hospitality has been hit hard. Please RT if you agree! #BounceBackTogether

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

3 years

Last selfie of 2020 (probably!) Been a crazy year and so glad I had this one by my side. Now for 2021! 😀

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Looking forward to #QBConnect London... Here's why you should attend my sessions!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Let me be absolutely clear on my position on this. In every terrorist attack, I can only hope that they act quicker - and ideally, before the event to nip it in the bud through intelligence and arrest - but if not possible, the quicker, the better. #LondonBridge

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

After a day of writing, I can hand on heart say that this will be THE business book. So tough to keep it down to 65k words, but I'm stripping out all the filler to make sure it has all the magic. Cannot wait to see this come to life @KoganPage . It's going to be special! 😎

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Unpopular view, but working at home is SO overrated. Being out and about, but including a few hours to actually get stuff done, has resulted in more being done than has been for a long time. WFH fatigue is real!

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

6 months

So, what’s going on with Southend? @SUFCRootsHall

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

AND IT'S DONE! After several months, I've completed the manuscript for my new book. Finished up around 3pm, celebratory sun bed session and beard trim (thanks @consoluk @theunruly_uk ) - after all, I've hardly been out of the house - and now, time to review and edit! Q4 2020 ⌛

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

10 months

Joys of insomnia. Didn’t get to sleep until 5am and up at 9. Ahh well - Dagenham away, let’s do this 💪 @southendsidthe6 #oneteaminessex

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

5 years

After a manic couple of weeks, it's great to have a date day with Wifey 😍

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

I suppose Coronavirus stops infecting people at 8PM on Thursdays...? #SocialDistancing

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Carl Reader

@CarlReader

4 years

Please tell me your lottery numbers Professor

Professor Karol Sikora

@ProfKarolSikora

4 years

Purely my opinion - an optimistic prediction IF rules are strictly followed & no mutation. Antibody test crucial - are 50% already infected? 13/04: Peak for NHS. 04/05: Crisis eases. 11/05: Gradual relaxation of distancing – herd immunity grows. Hope is the best motivator!

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