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As the economic downturn is really hitting home for some businesses many SMEs are opting to close their offices to eliminate rent and set up virtual... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11213 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11213 Customise/Add new Tabs Using FBML (Facebook Mark-up Language) you can create new tabs on Facebook in which you can put in a html-style interactive page. Add to your Personal Profile By adding your business to your personal profile you can actively search for potential clients and suggest your page to friends. 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Be as specific as you can and adapt yourbrand to do this. Define your brand by asking yourself the basics: Who, what, when, where, why and How Take yourself out of your position in your business andthink like the consumer. 2. Research Once you have established what messages you want to portray, you... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11236 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11236 Good Business begins with Good Books SBE is committed to providing complete, accurate, reliable and on-time bookkeeping, transaction processing and management reporting. We can formalise work flow so that you know exactly what to expect from us on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis. > More Info Free Report The ultimate admin service for small to medium businesses. Our expert administration staff can provide you with excellent... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11223 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11223 Start the new Financial Year waging war on the recession. Take action today and see your business position improve tomorrow. Be Pro-Active not Reactive! Recession Buster Review includes an onsite Consultant who will review critical elements of the day to day operations of your business to maximise your long term growth & profitability. Review Includes: Onsite Resource Review & Assessment of: Financial Data ... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11221 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11221 SBE Offers a Complete Outsourcing Service that let's you Concentrate on your Core Business Development. Bookkeeping SBE is committed to providing complete, accurate, reliable and on-time bookkeeping, transaction processing and management reporting. 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Social networking is designed for business development and optimization” Social Networking has been growing momentum and increasing in...