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Buyer beware: underhand pricing strategies
08 Feb 12Heather SmithAfter I recovered from the shock of the quote for some minor orthodontic work, I realised my orthodontist had used some very savvy pricing strategies on me, some of them not very ethical. Read more
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Creating a credit policy
27 Jan 12Colin PorterEvery time you provide goods or services before you receive payment, you’re extending credit to another party. Having a credit policy in place will help make sure you get paid. Read more
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Profitability and cash flow checklist
19 Jan 12Brad CallaughanProfitability and cash flow are everything in business. What can you do to improve yours? This handy checklist is sure to give you some areas to think about. Read more
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What to do when the money dries up
14 Jan 12Joanne PriorWhat steps do you take when your bank balance is shockingly low? Here’s how to survive a situation whereby not only do you come out of it in one piece, but you come out of it on top. Read more
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When customers don’t pay: going to court
07 Dec 11Colin PorterWhen all other strategies fail to get a debtor to pay up, you may need to take the dispute to court. Here’s what you need to know about going to court. Read more
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Try Flying Solo's hourly rate calculator
05 Dec 11Whether you quote by the hour, or charge a fixed fee for a specific project, this hourly rate calculator will help ensure you stay in the black. Happy billing! Try it now. Read more
How to prepare a cash flow forecast
03 Dec 11Brad CallaughanBusiness owners tend to focus on the bottom line: the profit we are going to make. But a business can have $100,000 in profit AND an overdrawn bank account. Why? Because of poorly managed cash flow and no cash flow forecast. Read more
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Pricing strategy: Setting your price
02 Dec 11Monique BockDetermining your pricing strategy is a critically important issue for a business owner. Here are some of the factors that you should consider when determining how much to charge. Read more
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A guide to business activity statements (BAS)
11 Nov 11Michael QuinnFor most soloists, business activity statements (BASs) are a fact of life. Here’s what you need to know about them. Read more
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Profitability and cash flow checklist
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Money management tips to survive the downturn
28 Sep 08Sue HirstIf you can keep your cool while economic mayhem abounds, you could set up your business for not just survival, but for greater profit and cashflow when things improve. Here are some money management tips to thrive and survive in the downturn. Read more
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