The Small Business Blog

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!

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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 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!

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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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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!

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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. Farrah Smith is opening a music store with cafe and internet so you can download your music too.

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Prices for serviced apartments are typically lower than equivalent hotels rooms, especially when the stay is prolonged. As Pali provide their own Local Authority Searches , Predictive Energy Performance Certificates and On-Construction Energy Performance Certificates, the prices can be kept fairly low. Will definetly use the tool.

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

Very Low Priced At £12.99 The excel self assessment tax return is arranged in the same layout as the official inland revenue form with the same box numbers making it easy to copy the figures from one to the other for submission. 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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

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. Please visit my website at freelance graphic desinger to see my portfolio and feel free to comment on my work.

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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. 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. It will be interesting to see, what the T-Mobiles, Vodafones, O2s of this world will make of this offer?

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The Small Business Blog

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. The set-up cost for this business is one of the more expensive ones due to all the equipment that will be required.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

You need to make sure you find an accountant/CPA who concentrates on 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 before you make any appointments.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Building a support network community for your small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses is essential to your survival. « Skype Down, WinWeb Slow – the price of mash-up. Have a nice day! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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!

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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. 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!

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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. In this new established work-life environment, family – especially children, health, environment and personal fulfillment are beginning to transform the way we all think about work.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

She filed a claim for the lost cell phone and received a credit in the amount of the phone’s purchase price as a result of this coverage. The bottom line When choosing a policy, travel expert and founder of Breathing Travel Carolin Pilligrath suggests you look at “the specific coverage and limits, not just the price.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

fixed prices for compliance work as part of the selection criteria. Jason Holden Said on March 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am As you say, at least it’s over, and I very much doubt it is an isolated case, but maybe it does highlight you need to take care when choosing an advisor, and not to be price driven as some people are?

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APRIL 22, 2010

Those who aren’t confident keep lowering their prices because they’re not *sure* that they’re worth as much as they’re asking. People want security in their purchases and nothing makes a buyer more nervous than a supplier who’s unsure of their own stuff. Drives me nuts, but it’s only natural.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluate factors like age, gender, location, income level and lifestyle. Conduct a competitive analysis : Study both direct and indirect competitors , focusing on their pricing, customer service, branding and distribution channels. Look at their services, pricing, customer reviews and overall reputation.

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