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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

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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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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

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Cost Cutting for Small Business РPayment Terms by Stefan Țpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers Рmake sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. This is like a 24% p.a. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Cost Cutting for Small Business РPayment Terms by Stefan Țpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers Рmake sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. This is like a 24% p.a. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

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High-tech security, low price tag : Until recently, small businesses looking for high-tech building security had few affordable options. Restructuring – a word used by BIG Business to lower cost, fire employees and squeeze suppliers. The small business owner was at a clear disadvantage – until now!

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

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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Top 5 Tips for Better Marketing

The Small Business Blog

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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Turbocharge Your Sales

The Small Business Blog

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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