http://www.sbms.com.au/ SBMS Accounting Articles http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6184 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6184 The tendency of many individuals and businesses during an economic downturn is to ‘batten down the hatches,’ stop spending and hope to survive.  The problem is that if too many take this approach, the economic conditions can get even worse as confidence evaporates.  An alternative approach is to look at the current downturn as an opportunity to increase your market share. One of the first areas... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5921 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5921  There’s a lot of talk now about the state of the economy and the effects on small and medium-sized businesses. In these more challenging times, the businesses that survive and flourish will be those that focus on sound planning, strategic thinking and consistent execution – in other words, those that are striving to become X-Factor businesses.  The X-Factor in a business typically revolves... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5926 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5926  What would it take to significantly improve the profitability and value of your business?  Not a lot if you make small improvements in most or all of the key drivers in your business.  During the EDGE event in September when we launched 10X at the Gold Coast International Hotel, Dean Marinac demonstrated the power of the multiplier effect in increasing the performance of your business – using the Growth... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5925 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5925   Free e-book Valued at $129.50 10X Ways – 20 Vital Steps to Grow your Business and Increase your Profitability…Dramatically To help you and your business thrive in these challenging times, Small Business Management Services and 10X would like you to benefit from our latest publication 10X Ways – 10X Vital Steps to Grow your Business and Increase your... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5924 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5924 We’re often asked what 10X is all about or what makes it different from other approaches to business development. Essentially, 10X is the next generation of business improvement – a proven way for business owners to significantly enhance their business performance within a coaching club environment.  10X Business Coaching is unlike the typical business coaching model where a coach comes into the business... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4294 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4294 Business owners frequently identify getting sound advice on building their business as a strong need, and one of the big trends in recent years has been the use of business coaches. Typically, coaching involves a coach working with the business owner to identify options and strategies to make changes and improvements. However, feedback on the effectiveness of this model of business coaching is mixed, and depends of such factors as the... http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4293 http://www.sbms.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4293   Another new service for you as SBMS clients is arranging finance for personal or business purposes. We are now agents for Lending Link, a leading Australian finance company. Unlike the majority of mortgage and finance franchises, Lending Link does not rely on consumer marketing or a direct-to-the-public sales model. Instead it works through accountants and other professional services. Their product range includes: ...