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Absolutely - If you aren't prepared to do what it takes to make it a success..  If you don't have the confidence that you can really make it... There are lots of people and lots of reasons.  

A professional business mentor should be someone who has been exactly where you want to be, not to mention where you were. They need to be paid a decent wage, since they're going to be the ones helping you get to the next level. Here's what you should be aware of...

IT'S A SPECTRUM OF PRICING
It is possible to find a free mentor. I ought to know, it's happened to me. However, you usually get what you pay for. A free mentor is volunteering their two cents and will only work in their free time. If you want to get someone who will be there day in, day out, you need a professional. 

With that said, the typical range is between $50 to $300 per hour. Some, like Mark Cuban, can charge as much as $10,000 per shot!

HOW THEY CHARGE 

Most professionals will charge between $80 to $100 per hour-long session. Some offer bulk packages for around $500 a pop. For most people five to 10 sessions is more than enough to fix everything that you could get fixed.

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF IT'S WORTH IT?
You should pay a professional business mentor a reasonable price, and that all comes from their reviews as well as their results. If it's clear that they walk the walk, you can expect to see results in your own company. 

Hi thanks for your question!

According to the Radio Advertising Bureau to write great copy for radio you need to:
1. Find out what the client wants
2. Ask the client what's biggest thing they would like to feature, what is their demographic and what do their existing customers like about them. Make sure you take notice of what their image for their brand is, their business statements and their overall image. 
3. Once you have all of that, check out your clients competition and compare your client to them. Make sure in your ad copy you define the difference of your client to competitors 
4. Now you have all the research combine it all together to create a positve ad copy for your client. Make sure the copy is straightforward and contains an active voice and a call to action
5. Consider if music and sound effects are appropriate
6. Consider if you want to add a real life element, like a conversational style ad
7. Work out if humour can be applied in a appropriate context
8. Write for conversational pace and read it aloud several times. 

And there you have it. 
Hope this helps.... Happy writing!

No.
And your last question is a good one - why do you need one?

It all depends how much you know about your business. Writing  a plan can certainly concentrate the mind and make sure you've covered all the basis. However, I'd head out and see how many people will buy the product first. If you're in the latter categories, work out who the business plan is for and write it for them!

Whether you’re outsourcing overseas, hiring locally or employing an in-house app developer, there are some key traits that all good app developers share. Transparency, good communication skills, teamwork and a strong portfolio are just a few.

Outsourcing is a great option for many business owners as it’s often cheaper, more flexible and gives you access to a wider pool of talent. But of course, it comes with unique risks and considerations. Some key considerations when outsourcing an app developer (either locally or overseas) include:

1. Money-back guarantee - choose a developer that provides a money-back guarantee or revision policy. Make sure this is clearly outlined in the contract before you sign anything.

2. Cost breakdown - a good app developer will provide a breakdown of the project costs including any additional charges like GST. There should be no surprises when you pay your final invoices.

3. Avoid app developers who request you to pay large sums of money upfront - there should be an initial cost to pay, but the rest should be paid in milestones or when the final work is delivered.

4. Adequate experience - your developer should have the skills and experience to deliver your project outline. Have they worked on similar projects or with similar businesses? These are important questions to ask.

5. Time zone differences - outsourcing a developer may mean you are working in different time zones. Decide whether this will be a barrier for you before you begin your search.

6. Great communications skills - a good developer will run you through the project plan and be clear on how they will communicate with you. This is partly your responsibility to set clear expectations on how you want to be involved across the project from the beginning.

7. Cheapest isn't always best - no matter which service you’re looking for, it’s often a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. Don’t be tempted to go for the lowest quote before doing your research and reviewing a developer’s portfolio.

As Narine and Craig have pointed out, brochure printing costs vary and you can expect to pay anywhere between $170 and $500 per 1000 piece. Generally speaking, marketing material printing costs are determined by factors such as:

• Design

• Design time

• Copywriting requirements

• Size and layout 

• Colour use 

• Double-sided printing 

• Paper quality and finish, e.g. matte or glossy 

• Turnaround time

When possible, aim to order in bulk as this can drive down the costs considerably.