The Waypoint Blog

The latest stories, news and helpful updates from the team at Waypoint.

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Margin vs Mark-Up

It’s easy to see how our clients get into trouble deriving prices if there is confusion about the meaning of margins and mark-ups, but for a small business, keeping track of your profit margin is critical.

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General Interest Dan Fairbairn General Interest Dan Fairbairn

So, You Want to be a Drug Dealer?

Recently, many US states have started legalising, or decriminalising, certain previously illegal drugs, with marijuana being the one most people are familiar with. Whilst many understand the obvious changes such as dispensaries in cities, there are also some very complex systems required to manage these businesses.

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General Interest Dan Fairbairn General Interest Dan Fairbairn

Getting Things Done

The ‘Getting Things Done’ (GTD) methodology, as detailed by David Allen in his book of the same name is a simple enough concept. At its most basic, the theory uses the idea that all tasks should be recorded and then moved out of a person’s current mindset to be scheduled and completed later.

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