Many years ago my late brother once told me that in business there are two types of money: business money and residential money.Were in Cheshire, and for us, I've put our minimum charge to £13.00, I've had a quite a few cancellations since I started adding the v.a.t onto the price.
Also had a few custys ring up this week because door knockers are going round saying they can do them for £10, on a property we charge £15.00 for. Asking for a price match!
Empolying 3 staff on a salary and running costs, I couldn't justify any lower £13.00!
Businesses try to get work done at residential rates but residential customers wouldn't accept business rates.
When you start employing then you step into the business arena.
I didn't really relate to what he said at the time but now I'm self employed i do now.