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We provided a great service at a good price-the best in out industry. Our service cost us more to provide and soon fewer people could afford it. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. Then our costs rose and the economy took a turn for the worse.

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The main article is entitled How to Avoid Price Objections , but really covers several sales techniques. Price may be the objection voiced by prospects, but the real obstacle may well be your own rigidity. Today I received the monthly newsletter from the local Sandler Sales franchise: The Ruby Group. Number Four caught my eye: 4.

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Each time we loose a customer we have to access the situation. Was it price? As the economy takes its good old time recovering, the trickle down effect of lower revenues is hitting some of the smaller companies and as such, companies are cutting back some of their vendor/freelance relationships. Was it attitude?

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Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on January 26, 2010 under Attitude , Customer Moments , Resolving Conflict | 3 Comments to Read I love conversations with Leslie Ungar. So look at your customer service policies. Imagine a world where companies created a culture around the many. The Pareto Principle !

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Most cover letters stated that English was their first language or that they had experience with transcribing English Some listed their experience in audio transcription I narrowed it down to a few – prices ranging from just under $4/hour to $16/hour. I started to look at their test scores.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 12, 2008 It always amazes me to see how many businesses still charge by the hour – it is a business killer. Get rid of your timesheet – fix prices and bill your clients upfront – your customers will love you. And they do work on fixed price basis in most instances.

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Offer a small or scaled-down version of your product at a lower price. Combine several products or services to create a premium service that can be sold at a premium price. Don’t forget about your existing customers – offer them great deals and incentives to stay with you. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Showing solidarity (within reason) during this economic downturn will help to build customer relationship. There are many who increase prices because of less business and then go out of business because the competition is lowering prices. Thank you for your great comment. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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These services will be available in the following regions, the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but may vary from region to region. per month plus VAT – at these kind of prices even the smallest of businesses can afford to outsource their bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Dwayne Casey Said on May 16th, 2010 at 11:20 pm I like the price breakdown about how the service compares in reference to a minimum wage employee, makes great sense. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Funny my company name is Superstar Solutions. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

High-tech security, low price tag : Until recently, small businesses looking for high-tech building security had few affordable options. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 20, 2008 I always enjoy the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs out in the field, during speaking engagements, trade-shows and other events. Carlton Nicholson is offering to make your hatchback car into something special, at a price of cause. Entrepreneurship live and kicking! — ST.

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Be realistic on what you can deliver Your salespeople might be landing business at prices lower than your cost. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

However a recession can be a excellent time to spend money too, providing you have the cash to spend – here are some tips on how to spend & save at the same time: Always ask for a better price , no matter what, always ask. If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal.

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If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! In this economy, every price is negotiable. Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. Working at Home on the Internet Said on April 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm [.]

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I frequently find that the most difficult of these for many is determining the demand and the “price point&# for their product/service. &# Ron Ratliff Said on January 26th, 2010 at 12:51 pm Excellent set of questions for the owners of SME’s…particularly at a time when most are tempted to focus on fighting fires.

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by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 23, 2008 The last couple of days you could follow what can only be described as a panic on the world stock markets. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am and is filed under Exporting. Micro Business, Recession and Exporting. thanks for posting this.

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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But remember you are working with small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professional, contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants , you need to keep the price low for them. Thank you a lot for so nice post.

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While the service is currently only available in the UK, Australia, Italy and Denmark, I would hope this brave move will reward the 3 Network with the deserved success. applications over the mobile network at fixed prices or even for free. Landline Phone Said on November 17th, 2008 at 11:29 am Great idea but for business… ?

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fixed prices for compliance work as part of the selection criteria. Therefore, the public have no way to determine the quality of service they should be getting before they engage the unqualified accountant and no recourse should the unqualified accountants work cost them. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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Tom Said on January 19th, 2008 at 10:05 pm I make scented candles and have about 200 that I can’t sell because they are beginning to deteriorate. Tom Said on January 19th, 2008 at 10:08 pm Can I write off products which I can’t sell due to deterioration. Fading in color, loss of color, metal containers beginning to rust.

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Very Low Priced At £12.99 Cola Tax & Solutions Said on April 17th, 2008 at 4:53 am It is always important to understand the basic concepts of your business’s accounting. derek morgan Said on June 3rd, 2008 at 1:13 am I am sole trader.i am vat registered. i have an acountant. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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There are many ways to keep records, from nothing (not recommended), then there is manual and next you have countless software packages, all varying in price. So, now you know why you need to keep books, but how do you go about it. Nothing at all Worth a mention I guess – DO NOT USE THIS METHOD! There, mention over.

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As more and more people work from home, it is no longer necessary to move to the big city to earn a living and pay inflated prices for the privilege. richard hazelgrove Said on May 25th, 2008 at 8:12 pm A tough one – the work life balance I guess may have something to do with another balance – the one at the bank!

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That is a bonus certainly, but the real benefit lies in the increased levels of performance, resilience, and accountability that a managed services provider can deliver. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The customer said “yes, I wasn’t so sure I liked those either.&# The employee’s answer was classic: “Oh I agree but my boss told me to push those two styles because they are priced well.&# The employee didn’t realize the impact of her words but the customer and my Mom sure did.

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They partner with the teachers in our school system and have all of the books at great prices. “Mom, did I tell you I need to bring a copy of Treasure Island to school tomorrow? “Mom, did I tell you I need to bring a copy of Treasure Island to school tomorrow? .&# And EVERY SINGLE TIME The Learned Owl has been there for me.

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leaflet distribution service Said on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pm I also recommend this service, I have used it for my leaflet distribution PR and the response wasn’t too bad actually. Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 4:18 am Thanks for the tip, I’ll give this a go. [.] It doesn’t get better than this! [.]

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The scope of the project creeped and creeped until he wanted four times what we’d originally talked about for the original price. A small business with a limited budget and big ideas. This was my fault. I didn’t set boundaries. I didn’t fully explain the value of the original project.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

« Skype Down, WinWeb Slow – the price of mash-up. THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » The Week Ender: 2008 And The Party Is Over Or Is It? Said on January 4th, 2008 at 7:32 am [.] Stefan Töpfer Said on May 31st, 2008 at 8:39 am Hi Judy, Thank you for your comment. Have a nice day!

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Daniel Lowton Said on March 31st, 2008 at 8:14 am Stefan I found this article to be very interesting. I provide a friendly, efficient, cost-effective freelance graphic design service to a range of corporate and small business clients in London, South East and the UK. Social Impact of Working From Home [.] All that is advantages.

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The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows customer satisfaction dropping to a level on par with the recession of 2008. According to statistics, all economic sectors were down, but large companies still have the definitive edge simply because they can offer lower prices than their smaller competition.

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Stefan Töpfer Said on May 14th, 2010 at 9:54 am Nick, Well if the don’t there will be a heavy price to pay. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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