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When you are running a small business you have to keep a very close eye on costs. The reason for this is that most cost increases occur in a very stealthy fashion. Unless you carefully graph your costs, you will be unable to see trends as they rise. The effect of this is to erode your net profit without you knowing it until it is too late.

Raising your prices is a seductive way of increasing your net profit because your revenue increases and your costs remain roughly the same. However, there are many pitfalls in lifting your prices. Obviously the best time and the best way to raise your prices is when and how you can do it without losing customers.

First of all, consider the opportunities that your competitors provide for raising your prices. Whenever they raise or lower their prices, there seems to be an opportunity for you to increase your profits. Regrettably, it's not quite as easy as this. Unfortunately many small businesses don't take advantage of this opportunity because sometimes they don't find out about it. Sometimes small businesses don't lift their prices to match those of their competitors. They hope to take customers away by offering a lower price for similar products and services.

There can be problems with this strategy. If you do manage to acquire some of your competitors customers, they are likely to lower their prices. Your new customers will then drift back to their original supplier because they chose them when your prices were similar. The alternative can be quite interesting because if you raise your prices to match those of your competitor, there can be a benefit. If there are no alternatives, you and your competitor will probably keep the customers that you've already got and enjoy the much larger profit.

Small businesses should have a strategy for collecting data and information about prices. This can be carried out on a monthly basis but beware of seasonal changes. Sometimes prices will rise just before a holiday, sometimes they will fall just after a holiday.

Some of your products and services are likely to be price sensitive. In other words, sales are made to people who price watch and are resistant to price rises. Other products that you carry may not be price sensitive to the same extent and pricing has little effect on sales. It is a very good idea to analyze your products to understand which ones are price sensitive and those that are not.

The secret of raising prices is timing and price sensitivity. It pays to study the market, interview customers and prospective customers to gain their impressions. This market intelligence can help you to maximize your profits.

Peter L Mitchell is a business consultant who has helped many diverse businesses to increase their profits. He has a wealth of practical experience which he is willing to share freely. Download your free booklet showing 45 practical ways to increase your business profits. It is full of ideas, tips, tactics and strategies for you to apply in your business. Click here http://www.45ways.com.

Timing Belt Aids the Engine

A number of automotive components are essential in an engine’s efficient operation. One of them is the timing belt. In 1945, the first timing belt was used by the mass produced-German Goggomobil microcar. The first timing belt in the United States was used by the Pontiac Tempest in 1966. While some engines still use a timing chain and sprocket arrangement, others use timing belts. A timing belt is a toothed device that keeps the synchronized operation of the crankshaft and camshaft. It makes the valves open and close at the right time, thus maintaining valve movement consistent to piston position. Most drivers opt for timing belts since they cost less and produce minimal noise than timing chains and gears. Timing belts are also more flexible, therefore contributing to the better performance of the crankshaft and the camshaft.

Timing belts are used by two types of engines: the interference and the non-interference engines. The timing belt in an interference engine has to be well-functioning at all times to prevent the piston from crashing into an open valve, resulting in distorted valves, broken piston, and severe engine damage. In a non-interference engine, a faulty timing belt causes the engine to stop operating. Since timing belts are usually made of rubber with high-tensile fibers, they degrade with motor oil, antifreeze, and higher temperatures. Therefore, hot and leaky engines are major culprits for timing belt damage.

Aside from protecting the timing belt from damaging conditions, a vehicle owner must also know when the timing belt should be replaced. This is because damaged timing belts rarely show any symptom. Moreover, damaged timing belts are quite hard to inspect since they are hard to locate. It is then best to replace the timing belt every 75,000 miles to 95,000 miles to ensure a more efficient engine performance. Sometimes, professional mechanic may recommend replacing the water pump and other parts when replacing the timing belt to cut down repair and replacement costs.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

how much horse power will i gain if i change the stock timing chain and gear in a stock ford 460?

i was told that in the mid 70's ford detuned the 460 big block by retarding the timing with the timing chain. is there any truth to this and if so how much horsepower is lost because of it

Sometimes, the timing is retarded to improve top end horsepower sacrificing low end torque.
The timing is retarded as the chains and gears get worn.
There is, however, a secret, the timing chain does cost 5-10 HP in friction losses.
A timing belt will save a few of thes, and are available for the 429/460.
But in a stock, unmodified condition, you will not notice any gains.
Old Fart Ford Racer (with a bunch of tunnel rams and cams for 429's)

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