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. Don’t give up on your bottom 80% The rule of thumb has generally been that top 20% of your customers generate 80% of your revenues. Perhaps to your firm? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JUNE 20, 2010

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! 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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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

New predatory pricing laws no silver bullet for small business : New laws to make it cheaper and easier for small business to defend themselves against predatory pricing won’t provide a quick-fix for business bullying, experts and business groups say. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! 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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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

By charging by the hour you are creating so many barriers to doing business that your chances of securing the order is very small, if you are competing with someone who offers fixed pricing you have virtually no chance of getting the order. And they do work on fixed price basis in most instances. I would be keen to know.

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MARCH 20, 2008

Carlton Nicholson is offering to make your hatchback car into something special, at a price of cause. Emmanual Opanuga is opening a shoe store chain , focusing on customer care while understanding the price pressures in this business. Quality, customer service and a niche market, what could possibly go wrong.

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JANUARY 22, 2008

Keep overheads to a minimum, review and change your suppliers if there not giving you the best value for money and service. Defend your prices in terms of value for money to your customers and then get them to do it for you to potential new customers. Promote your value for money. Cheapest isn’t the best.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The company’s quality reputation dropped from 6th in 2009 to 21st in 2010. How Customer Service Can Create Brand Ambassadors For any type of business looking to sustain itself past. David Copperfield.

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APRIL 1, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much potential for international business because you will not be able to keep your prices competitive with foreign companies once you factor in shipping costs. Custom T-shirt Factory Said on May 10th, 2008 at 9:44 pm Very Good and useful Blog if you are wanting to star a new business.

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OCTOBER 29, 2007

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. lyndsey Said on January 15th, 2009 at 5:45 am hey Stefan, I like this find!

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MAY 8, 2006

fixed prices for compliance work as part of the selection criteria. Jason Holden Said on February 6th, 2009 at 11:31 am As you sign everything you are personally responsible, unless it can be proved the accountant was negligent. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. third party references 2.

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

Very Low Priced At £12.99 No Win No Fee Said on June 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 am I completely agree that it is best practice to set aside a couple of hours each month to keep your accounts up-to-date. 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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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

I am in Massachusetts about twenty minutes from the coast and there are several retail shops within a few miles with big overhead so thus higher prices than i will be! Shaun Lawrence Said on November 11th, 2009 at 2:25 am Those are good examples of questions. People love their fresh live lobsters and seafood up this way!

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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. Sreekumar J Said on November 27th, 2009 at 5:54 am “…Enterprise Software is no longer the luxury of large corporations&# well said.

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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. Executive Coach Training Said on January 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Creating a work-life balance can be difficult. great work stefan. It is a very nice blog. Do you have any suggestions?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Serviced apartments usually come equipped with amenities that can be found in a regular home, such as a refrigerator,microwave, cutlery, washer/dryer, TV, and internet access. Prices for serviced apartments are typically lower than equivalent hotels rooms, especially when the stay is prolonged. Will definetly use the tool.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

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. Acai Berry Information Said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm I like your post because its really true. Thank you for your comment. – ST.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

« Skype Down, WinWeb Slow – the price of mash-up. Will Said on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm Great article! Ria Garcia Said on March 26th, 2009 at 4:30 am I was able to chance upon your site by researching about outsourcing. Have a nice day! Virtual assistants can be definitely cost effective. SME should.

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MAY 12, 2010

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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