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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. Which is stupid. [.]

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JUNE 29, 2010

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. 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.

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APRIL 18, 2010

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. Recognise that you are not a big business and should not try to advertise in the same way that they do. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Be realistic on what you can deliver Your salespeople might be landing business at prices lower than your cost. Perhaps to your firm? Figure out what you can do to help them get there.

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JUNE 20, 2010

There are many who increase prices because of less business and then go out of business because the competition is lowering prices. Showing solidarity (within reason) during this economic downturn will help to build customer relationship. Like so many things this is a balancing act and should consider various points including yours.

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JUNE 10, 2009

per month plus VAT – at these kind of prices even the smallest of businesses can afford to outsource their bookkeeping. All of our services come with a best price guarantee, we will match any comparable price in the relevant regions. As an example, Bookkeeping will start at £9.85 Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 14, 2010

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! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JANUARY 22, 2008

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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MARCH 20, 2008

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. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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. Get your suppliers to advertise in it!

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APRIL 1, 2008

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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JANUARY 25, 2010

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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OCTOBER 29, 2007

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… ? 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.

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MAY 8, 2006

fixed prices for compliance work as part of the selection criteria. I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Mike Harris Said on November 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm A recommendation is a good starting point when finding an acountant. third party references 2.

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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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OCTOBER 17, 2007

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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JULY 27, 2006

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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OCTOBER 2, 2007

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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MAY 31, 2006

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! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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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« 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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Daniel Lowton Said on March 31st, 2008 at 8:14 am Stefan I found this article to be very interesting. I am committed to providing a high-quality print design and web design service and as a freelance graphic desinger will provide either a written fixed price quotation or base my prices on an hourly rate. – ST.

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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. I think we all want to see UK small businesses prosper. Hopefully our new leaders will use this opportunity well! very useful post. keep going on. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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