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Depends on the business, the product or the service. In this business, no one man show can compete with the price of a site builder, or web company with a massive infrastructure and makes their money...

You're kidding, right? The problem with competing on price alone is that it turns into a race to the bottom. Margins become paper thin, contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on,...

You're kidding, right? The problem with competing on price alone is that it turns into a race to the bottom. Margins become paper thin, contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on,...

This can be costly for the shipper. Save yourself the trouble. You can't fool your customers. Eventually one will figure out that your price includes shipping and you will be called out on it. It...

I feel information is needed and should not be withheld from the consumer. Thinking as a consumer, when I am making a purchasing decision, how can I make a purchase without the price? That is...

Exactly. Ultimately it depends on your business and who you see as the market for your service.

As a general guideline, I don't think it's a good idea for small businesses to compete based on...

Also I looked at your website and you seem to have developed a nice company/brand. I like your business model and initially I talked about having a similar model for providing IT support for...

I moved the contact form on the services page to the top so it's easily visible. I will look into getting a business line later. You might be right about the customers not knowing. I'll make some...

Good critiques. "Four eyes are always better than two." I'm still learning WordPress. You have made some valid points, so I can take some things and tweak my website now. The thing is, I'm fairly...

Please go to Value Tech Repair as if you were a customer and provide feedback, tips, concerns here on what you think of the website. I need critiques so I can move forward. This is a Tech Repair...

What form of marketing have you guys found to be the most successful?

I would rather set up a marketing event with a tent outside and marketing materials to present rather than go door to door. ...

Get an accountant. Quick, simple, and they usually know what they are doing. Mine costs about a $1000/year and includes payroll.

Might be simple, or might be a nightmare in the long-run. I want...

Part of the answer is going to be applicable ONLY to your state/county/city's laws, so you might want to visit with a local attorney who is used to working in the industry you are in. What you want...

Part of the answer is going to be applicable ONLY to your state/county/city's laws, so you might want to visit with a local attorney who is used to working in the industry you are in. What you want...

So far I haven't gotten too far in this area. I've copied and pasted some legal forms and made it applicable to my company but you have to pay to have them signed. I also added some disclaimers on...

Is there a question in there somewhere or just thinking aloud?

More so a think tank topic...I need ideas and solutions.

I should do a case study on the top/startup business models in the world and how they are marketing their brand. A lot of effort has been put in marketing but a lot have failed. I want to utilize...

Hi I am new here and seeking advice on how to promote our Giveaway. We are offering this for small business owners knowing that these tools aim to help them specially in prototyping.

Any advice...

I would go through Domain Names | The World's Largest Domain Name Registrar - GoDaddy

They provide hosting and a domain name. They do most of the work for us non-experts so all you have to do is...

Home Improvement Consultant. Sounds good just have to do your research. That's what I'm doing for my business. I learn as much as I can and ask for as much help as I can as well.

With any...

For a list of potential customers there is always the yellow pages, print or online. Why do you need a permit for direct marketing?

Some areas prohibit solicitation on private property or...

You should look into APP development for mobile devices.

Legally, I want to cover myself. I don't have list of numbers for telemarketing, or a permit for direct marketing. I truly am stuck at the moment.:confused:

I drew up a business plan which I have on my PC. My goal is to provide basic PC/Laptop repair solutions with our advantage being based on price. Most of my competitors are overpriced and may not...

People, atleast from my observation, don't value dumpsters so investing hi-tech devices on it might be costly. It sounds like your idea might need tweaking.