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Electricians: how much should you pay? - Which? Local. We surveyed recommended electricians to find out how much you should spend on 15 common jobs and how long they should take to complete.

Electricians: how much should you pay? - Which? Local

We asked Which? Local-recommended electricians to complete a survey about the cost and completion time for 15 standard domestic electrical jobs. Armed with this information, you'll know what questions to ask, roughly what price you can expect to pay and how long jobs should take when hiring an electrician. Electrician prices and completion times All of our prices include labour and materials but exclude VAT. Electrcial jobs: trader tips In addition to the pricing and completion time information, the recommended electricians who particpated in our survey also shared some helpful advice.

General Most job prices include testing and certification. Jobs are more straightforward in new houses where existing wiring and fittings already meet regulations. Job: replace light fitting. Retail training costs average £1,275 per employee. Retailers are investing an average of £1,275 per employee in training each year, new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have revealed.

Retail training costs average £1,275 per employee

Retailers now account for more than 12% of the UK’s total training spend, according to its research, which highlights the scale of the industry today. The £1,275 average per year invested in each retail employee compares with a figure of just over £800 for staff in the financial sector and £1,200 for those in manufacturing. Story continues below Retail employs nearly three million people in the UK and a third of them are 25 or younger. With university courses costing students up to £9,000 a year from 2012, BRC director general, Stephen Robertson said the world of work was becoming an increasingly tempting alternative to university. 2015 Public Holidays. 2015 Bank Holidays. 2015 Calendar. Dates. Hottest day in Wales as summer sales boom. 14 July 2013Last updated at 06:38 ET Some retailers have reported a surge in sales of more than 300% for outdoor goods as temperatures soar Saturday has been the hottest day of the year so far in Wales, as retailers say soaring temperatures are helping boost the economy.

Hottest day in Wales as summer sales boom

The hottest place was in Powys where temperatures reached 30C (86F) with parts of south Wales just behind. And the weather is offering a helping hand to many businesses. Shops said items such as paddling pools, barbecues and outdoor furniture had been snapped up and more holidaymakers were booking breaks. Major events were also enjoying bumper attendances. Llangollen's international eisteddfod recorded a 40% rise in visitors and tens of thousands were expected at the Wales National Air Show in Swansea over the weekend. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Our chimps, spider monkeys, lemurs, gibbons and European brown bears are all receiving cool treats”

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Fixed-Fee Accounting for Contractors - Accountants UK - SJD Accountancy. Many people take out pet insurance so that, should their furry friend experience any type of health issue, they don’t have to worry about a large vet’s bill – but can instead budget for a monthly payment in a structured way.

Fixed-Fee Accounting for Contractors - Accountants UK - SJD Accountancy

Paying for your accountancy services monthly is kind of the same, although of course, your accounts are not something which MIGHT happen – they certainly will happen! Plus, you might find yourself needing extra support throughout the year when unexpected situations or queries occur, again you won’t have to pay extra charges that some accountancy firms who don't operate a fixed fee service will charge. Hidden and extra charges. Current Interest Rates - Finance and Borrowing: Business: HSBC UK. What should you pay for a website? By Lauren Peters Updated: Oct 1, 2013 Published: Jan 3, 2013 Like it or not, today’s average consumer expects a business to have a website.

What should you pay for a website?

Even if you don’t actually do business online, consumers are becoming increasingly tech-savvy and like to research companies, products or contact details on the internet, before they contemplate a purchase. For this reason, getting your business online is a crucial investment to give your business the maximum exposure possible. However, with the extreme price range of online solutions available, it’s easy for small businesses to get stung. Courier Services. Percent of a Business Budget for Salary. Determining your business budget requires you to consider many facets of your operation.

Percent of a Business Budget for Salary

For your company to become successful, you may need to hire employees right away or sometime in the future. How to Estimate Restaurant Sales - All About Restaurant Business Plans. A crucial part of any restaurant business plan is an estimate of your future restaurant sales.

How to Estimate Restaurant Sales - All About Restaurant Business Plans

You need to have a base number of how much money you think you will bring in on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Estimating your restaurant sales can be based on the number of seats in your dining room, check averages or seasonal highs and lows. You can also divide restaurant sales between food and liquor sales. Look at the Turnover Rate. What Should You Spend on Advertising? By Steve McKee One of the questions I'm frequently asked is: "How much should my company spend on marketing and advertising?

What Should You Spend on Advertising?

" It's a conundrum that vexes many corporate leaders, from emerging entrepreneurs to seasoned CEOs. Unfortunately, instead of seeking a rational answer to the question, many of them just ignore it and hope it will go away. As a rule, emerging companies focus most of their time and talents on meeting the needs of customers, as well they should. If they don't take care of the customers they already have, everything else will be academic. St of Shop Fittings and Fixtures? Just a thought...before you think about laminating the flooring of any retail unit you look to lease, check the state of the flooring - next week I am getting my first lease on a premesis which had the square carpet tiles (which were very worn and had to be changed).We took up a couple of the tiles, which I suggest you check - as they were firmly glued to a wooden floor underneath.

st of Shop Fittings and Fixtures?

Laminate flooring isn't too expensive, but if you need it professionally fitted, or heaven forbid need the floor screeding then the costs will escalate.If it is a council owned premesis, check if they will do the work - tell them you cannot afford to spend money on their premesis and push them to do it for you. I managed to get 1 year rent free, with a 2 and a half year break clause. I also managed to get them to re-do the walls, put new carpets in and various other jobs. Electricity prices for smaller businesses can vary by as much as 220% Prices vary by as much as 220%, depending on contract status Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each save on average £1,121 annually by shopping around, but barely 7% of firms switched electricity supplier in 2010 SMEs trapped into excessive charges by unclear contract renewal windows Want to reduce the cost of gas and electricity?

Electricity prices for smaller businesses can vary by as much as 220%

Our Save More team want to help. Check your bills and find out when your current contracts expire. Then fill in this form. Close to £2 billion is being lost from the UK's small business sector each year by firms unnecessarily paying inflated electricity prices. Despite each small firm saving on average £1,121 annually by shopping around for the best deal on their electricity bill, barely 7% of businesses switched electricity provider last year, according to the research. Business Loans Calculator. The Average Cost of Small Business Insurance. Insurance for a small business typically consists of coverage for liability, property damage and health.