Top Tip – I would use the receipt books that are a carbon as then you write one for the customer and the one for you is the second copy which saves writing everything out twice. These can be bought easily on the high street but you can get them cheaper from the big stationers that operate mainly through catalogues or through the internet. There is also usually a discount for buying in bulk believe me you will use a lot of them so it is worth getting the discount. Also people will ask you to put certain amounts which are not what they are actually paying don’t do it as it is fraud and it is your head on the line if they get caught diddling their expenses. You also won’t be very popular with the tax man.

TOP Tip – leave the lights on in the hallways as people will find ways to fall down the stairs. If you don’t want to leave the full light on then you should consider night lights and emergency lighting. I would however make sure you have energy saving light bulbs as otherwise it will cost you a fortune. These are more expensive but they last for up to eight years so they will save you in the long run and it is one less maintenance job.