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                <p>We are frequently asked the following questions. If you have a question that is not answered below please email <a onkeypress="window.open('mailto:patrick.bradley@ingeniousmedia.co.uk');return false;"  onclick="window.open('mailto:patrick.bradley@ingeniousmedia.co.uk');return false;" href="mailto:patrick.bradley@ingeniousmedia.co.uk" title="open page: mailto:patrick.bradley@ingeniousmedia.co.uk">patrick.bradley@ingeniousmedia.co.uk</a><span class="hide">|</span></p>
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                            <p>We can certainly look at &lsquo;money out&rsquo; as part of an overall investment plan. It normally requires the existing business to be profitable and have strong cash flow.</p>
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