At the end of the day..Tulip ?...it's worth what it's worth to you...I personally regard a rounds value at 2.5 to 3 times it's monthly value, as a rule of thumb, but having said that, I've never had to buy work, but if I sold...that's what it would be. If you are just getting going, the temptation is always to buy work, chuck yourself in at the deep end, little experience...hope it all comes right.

By far, the best way if you are new, is go through the learning curve, start canvassing, flyer dropping, talk to potential customers, put yourself out there..yes, you will get knock backs...and some unexpected results....use these experinces to hone your Business.

Buying work, in my opinion is better suited to experienced Businesses. You already know where you are going, what your targets are, etc.

But, to do this as a start up will only bring tears. you don't really have an understanding of the game, you will spend money needlessly on things or customers you don't need..end up dumping loads of it, and wondering where you went wrong or your money went.

Start off small, slowly and surely, and as your Business grows (and it will) you will naturally expand....but the biggest point is that it wont grow faster than you do. That's the best advice I can give you, now go grow it...and don't be tempted to be a 'big boy' before you are.

err, thanks, I think. (are you that Russ Abott character with the orange hair and kilt ?....just a thought)