http://www.sbe.net.au/ Small Business Evolution Articles http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9773 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9773 Hire a professional It is crucial that you resist the temptation for an amateur to create your window to online world. Your business, and your customers deserve much better than this. Your website can make you a lot of money over the years, so make sure you don’t cut corners when investing in one. Keep it uncluttered Different people prefer different things in a website. One common requirement however and preference is always... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9774 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9774 Most small business owners wear many different hats, they are the receptionist, the bookkeeper, the secretary, the marketing manager, the graphic designer and the list goes on. Statistics show that the average small business owner spends 1/3 of their time on administration. That’s 1/3 of wasted income generating time. Listed below are 8 signs that you could use just a little help. You don’t need the hassle or costs of full... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9775 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9775 Australians are using the internet more than ever with 90 % of households with a computer and 85% connected to the internet. Small Business Owners that are yet to develop their online business presence could be left behind. If the cost of developing a website, maintaining your website and purchasing a domain name keep you from taking advantage of these powerful business building tools you should weigh up the return on your investment (ROI)... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9390 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9390 Small Business owners searching for a bookkeeper tend to focus on the hourly rate charged by the bookkeeper and base their decision on what they anticipate will give them the best savings rather than looking or considering other factors that may influence what they will actually receive per hour for their investment. Bookkeeping support from a subcontract bookkeeper to a dedicated Bookkeeping Company can vary from $30 per hour up to $60... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8397 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8397 Australian businesses turning to outsourcing as downturn bites More and more Australian businesses are outsourcing key administrative support services such as bookkeeping, payroll, marketing and IT to reduce their headcount and save costs, according to national business process outsourcing group Small Business Evolution. And, as the economic downturn gathers pace, many SMEs are opting to close their offices to eliminate rent and set up... http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6898 http://www.sbe.net.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=6898   The Value in Outsourcing Michelle Carr – Small Business Evolution Dedicated to your Business Success  A guide to getting the right support for your business As a business owner your time is best spent doing what you do well.  Managing the books and staff can be a drain on your time and a frustration for even the most dedicated business owner.  For many small business operators just the...