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How to pass your business onto a successor

Putting a succession plan in place helps ensure the future stability of your business when you step aside or if unforeseen events happen. Succession plans should be made well in advance if they are to be executed properly, and legal...

Advertising that Works

Advertising should be viewed as an investment that should generate a return, rather than a fixed cost. Many businesses spend money on the same kind of advertising each month without knowing what is working and what isn’t. Effective advertising builds...

How to get great advice

There are any number of reasons why you, as a small business owner, might need professional advice. From facing a new phase of development or growth, to specific business challenges such as operating at a loss, it’s important to know...

How much money do you need when starting a business?

Many people underestimate start-up costs and start their business on the back foot financially. This can mean a long crawl up to your breakeven point and into profitability. Quite often it results in the business never making a profit at...

Do you have what it takes to run your own business?

Getting your business up and running and making a profit is usually much more difficult than it sounds. This article focuses on the skills you’ll need to make it happen, either by acquiring these yourself or consulting professionals to help...

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Use the Service pricing calculator to calculate materials, overheads and labor to work out the price you should charge for your services. Download the Service pricing calculator