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Penny-pinching in small businesses can be very expensive

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jon Stow

Do you try to do everything in your business or do you confine yourself to the sharp end – your expertise? Most of my work is to do with tax; that is advising people on it or writing about it. … Continue reading →

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The physics of getting expert help for your small business and for yourself

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jon Stow

I have a confession. I like to know how everything works. I like to know how my cameras work, ancient though several are. I like to know how the universe works so I buy and try to read the books … Continue reading →

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Let another brain take the strain

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jon Stow

Are you good at everything? I’m not. I doubt many people are. Do you like having to do everything in running your business: both the creative and the mundane? Of course what is mundane to some is interesting grist to … Continue reading →

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Play to your strengths

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Jon Stow

Especially when we start out in business we try to please every client or customer who comes along. I know because I have been in that position. However I have learned that we should concentrate on what we are best and most comfortable at doing, and on what is most profitable for us. Continue reading →

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