During the course of running networking events and workshops and coaching my clients, the subject of what people charge for their services and how much they can then pay themselves comes up a lot. And invariably it’s not enough for various reasons. Here are 5 things to consider when working out what to charge and how to pay yourself fairly.
Read MoreLife threw something awful at my family recently and sent a big fat reminder that none of us know what is around the corner.
The chances are that if something awful happened tomorrow, your loved ones would be able to sort out your personal affairs if you couldn’t. But if you’re a business owner too would they know how to sort them out? Who your clients are and how to contact them? How to access your website? Who your accountant is? Etc etc etc?
No, neither would mine.
So join me in taking these steps right NOW, because we don’t know what’s around the corner.
Read MoreToday the air was blue. I said words that have not passed my lips since the teenage rebellion years. My hubby ventured into my office briefly to see what was happening then went away and hid.
Why?
Well, I spent 3 hours, yes 3 HOURS, sorting out my stupid **!$%^£ printer when I was trying to print a 30 sheets of paper. If I apply my hourly rate to that time vs the amount I actually earned, the result was one heck of a minus figure. And if we sit down and look at it, there are so many small, medium and even large elements in our processes and procedures, tools and equipment that can have a similar effect. Have you ever actually sat down and quantified how…
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