Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-discuss-steps-for-business-problems-growth-and-success-n823642 Many business owners find that the reality is different to when they first started. They find that their perception of the value of their business gets reduced to their pay packet. Often the pay packe Thu, 5 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-2009-edition-of-newsletter-helps-to-calculate-business-value-n823317 The primary aim of most business owners is to create value or wealth. Yet many small business owners are not able to pay themselves what they are really worth. As a result of the recent economic condi Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-newsletter-article-proves-gross-profit-can-increase-the-business-value-n822726 According to Maxell Consulting, many business owners who were considering selling their business last year have decided to wait during these tough economic times. The February 2009 edition of the Maxell Consulting value adding newsletter included an article on using gross profit to boost the value of the business. The key to getting a premium price for the business is to find the right buyer. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Business-Essentials-CD-available-from-Maxell-Consulting-n822253 The January 2009 edition of Business Essentials included an interview with Mike Williams of Maxell Consulting on the seven critical factors that impact the value of the business. The audio CD has many other business experts providing up to date information on business, economic trends and ideas that improve the profitability of the business and the investments. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-discuss-how-risk-reduces-the-value-of-business-n817128 According to Maxell Consulting there are three key factors that drive value in any business: cash flow, required rate of return and risk. While the most significant of these is cash flow, risk has a big impact on future value.In business terms, risk often refers to the uncertainty of future cash flows. Recently, banks such as Washington Mutual, Bear Stearns and Merrill Lynch have realised the high levels of risk in the future of their businesses. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-discuss-top-three-sales-reports-to-increase-the-value-of-business-n816707 Maxell Consulting have found that only a small fraction of business owners look at their sales performance on a regular basis, and typically use the financial statements from their accounting software as sales reports. In most cases these reports do not have the level of information to demonstrate the real value in the business. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-launch-new-website-n816149 Maxell Consulting have announced the launch of their new website. Maxell Consulting help business owners understand the value of their business as well as also help them to streamline their business systems. Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-to-conduct-workshop-on-business-sale-value-n814533 Maxell Consulting are to conduct a free workshop on how to value one’s own business, what buyers will be looking for and how to prepare their business for sale. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-conduct-workshop-maintaining-business-values-n814184 Maxell Consulting is conducting a free workshop on how to run a business effectively and the role of cash flows in the future. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-s-six-reasons-why-a-buyer-says-no-n675001 Buying a business is rarely an impulse or on the spot decision. It is a process that can make most buyers nervous at the very least, with many seemingly small things derailing the sale process. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Survey-finds-sobering-statistics-about-business-owners-n665843 Many business owners are relying on the family business to provide for retirement, yet few business owners have identified what the value of the business really is. Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Improve-profitability-by-upskilling-staff-n665844 Maxell Consulting has used the Profit and Growth Plan Process throughout Victoria for the last five years. They have seen clients find clarity in their business, identify sales opportunities and develop plans to cut costs.  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-discusses-business-development-issues-nbsp-n665414 How well does your business use operational data to establish a competitive advantage? Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Maxell-Consulting-develops-Creative-Impact-workshop-to-improve-business-n665413 Still struggling with the same business issues as last year? Sales stagnant or falling? Need new ideas for products and services or solve your existing problems? Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Plastics-business-consolidates-to-increase-profits-n665603 Making profits from plastics manufacture has been hard enough in the past with a high concentration of domestic and imported competition, a diverse product range and labour intensive processes. Now it is even harder with increased crude oil prices pushing up raw material costs and also driving up transport costs. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Creating-ClearVision-for-businesses-n705551 MANY small business owners feel perplexed about their business focus, wonder which direction they should pursue or options they should take, and find it hard to promote what their business does. The daily grind for small business can be deadly. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Calculating-profit-potential-for-new-financial-year-n696026 WITH a new financial year starting and accountants calculating profit, many companies assess how much profit their business can really deliver. According to Maxell Consulting, profit potential can be worked out in four steps. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Cut-inventory-costs-in-five-proven-steps-n720667 SMEs often ignore the need for inventory systems because they are too complex to handle within the usual accounting software and they feel they can't justify the costs of an enterprise software package that takes time to implement, learn and tailor to their business, according to Maxell Consulting. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Maxell-Consulting/Discounted-specialised-business-programs-n698670 THE financial year is almost half over, and some goals may have been reached, others are more elusive. Maxell Consulting believes now is the time to review business performance, plan for the future or be creative about new ideas, products or business improvement measures. Wed, 7 Dec 2005 10:00:00 GMT