The Small Business Blog

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. Your best clients for 2010 might not have spent anything in 2009. Perhaps to your firm? Here are a few ideas to get you and your sales team fired up! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 16, 2010

Don’t purchase containers to store more documents and files – throw away as much of your old stuff as possible instead. Top 5 Ways of Being More Efficient in Business by Stefan Töpfer on May 17, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JANUARY 29, 2009

The worst business start-up mistakes by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 29, 2009 Although many people decide to try and realise their dream of starting their own business, unfortunately it often turns into a nightmare for them. It is also generally a big mistake to think that you can save money by under-investing in technology. Just a opinion!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Top 5 Website Design Tips by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 16, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Nannetta Said on November 22nd, 2009 at 5:12 am The tips all sound so commonsensical, but then you remember that common sense isn’t all that common.

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JUNE 20, 2010

If they are unhappy with their purchases, work hard to repair the relationship between businesses. Make sure they know exactly how your products and services can help their business succeed. You need to convince them that you can help cut costs or beat the competition. Keep following-up over a period of time. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 21, 2008

7 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 7 Responses to “ Takeover Disasters &# Chris Burgoyne Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 am As a real example to this, I worked for a large UK company who purchased a company based on the culture and sales figures. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. As for the culture.

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MAY 13, 2010

I, for one, have encountered a rude, curt or abrupt salesperson and gone out of my way to not purchase something from them. It is difficult to say but in small business we can learn a lot abut the importance of public relations through this story. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 18, 2007

Even if you need the service or product from your supplier, check others all the time, insurance, telephone, utilities, etc. nick van hire Said on January 6th, 2009 at 5:45 pm I agree exactly, spending money on stuff that just looks good does not help build a business. Analyze your fixed cost every month. Compare and get new quotes.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

So now I had my supplier with whom by this stage I had built up a good base for a trustworthy supplier by way of emails. They had even agreed to offer me a free case with a certain number purchased – a good incentive I had aimed to pass onto my prospective customers. Get your suppliers to advertise in it!

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MARCH 17, 2008

It must be remembered that in order to get best value you need to show high profits even if this means paying more tax initially. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Within reason, cost should not be a purchasing factor. Morgan Newall Said on May 27th, 2009 at 12:06 am Hi, just found OnlineOffice for the first time through this post, looks like a great product. WinWeb’s Free Accounting Software For Every Small Business. Take advantage of any free trial period to help you make your decision.

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AUGUST 15, 2007

Buying – keep control of your spending, make one person sign off on all purchases, ideally that person should be you. Bad debts – look at your past performance, come up with an average monthly figure and mark your products and services up accordingly. Keep up to date – update your cost sheet on a regular basis.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 Lord Sugar’s – the government’s enterprise czar – outburst last week where he allegedly called small business owners moaners and said: “I can honestly say a lot of problems you hear from people who are moaning are from companies I wouldn’t lend a penny to.

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AUGUST 7, 2007

8 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 8 Responses to “ Smart Business Start-Up &# nmartin Said on April 9th, 2008 at 3:57 pm I saw your posting and thought you would be interested in some advice from my client, Wireless Toyz if you are thinking about starting a business or purchasing a franchise. Be very realistic.

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

Accounting Software Strengths Easy to use by non accountants requiring no previous accounting knowledge and is basically a list of sales and a list of purchases on preset excel spreadsheets. Stefan Töpfer Said on October 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am I agree very much with this statement. i have an acountant. Good point.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

Enter the details on a form on the Purchases & Sales pages of ‘Cashbook’ to record any invoices to or from your business. Use the balance outstanding column, on the Purchases & Sales pages, to check how much money you owe or chase any money owed to you. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Thursday, October 8, 2009 Pandora’s Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box Do you know the story of Pandora’s Box? Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! Evaluate your desk space.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

MapsofWorld.com also offers online purchase of digital map products or subscriptions to regular map feed. Advtmedia has been a trusted and proven supplier of media to the online advertising and online marketing sector since 2005. Nick Small Said on January 26th, 2009 at 4:09 pm Telephone Pali on 08700 500 820 for more information.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

I mean, I don’t need certification and i’ve only learned to do home staging business right at home with a little help from a book guide I purchased online. Removing stretch marks Said on January 13th, 2009 at 10:00 am I feel bad when someone says I am charging you for hour. But on place of money, many people mouth is shut.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2007

I told them if I wanted a PowerBook I would have purchased one. What makes customer service stink isn’t that suppliers make mistakes. I was livid, no one called me to say this was happening or anything. They just thought I would be oh so happy now that I have a PowerBook. Everybody does that – we are after all only human.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Having looked into the options we have decided to purchase the Interwatch Security system. Executive Coach Training Said on January 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Creating a work-life balance can be difficult. Joel Said on April 10th, 2009 at 7:16 pm I need to keep this in mind… sometimes I’m a complete workaholic!

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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