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Recent Budgets Articles

Should You Track Economic Value Added?

By Jeff Haden |  Mar 13, 2012

It's a complicated formula that provides excellent insight into performance... but does it matter for your business?  Read more


How to Cut Costs

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 1, 2012

Here's five ways you can reduce your business expenses including the negotiation tactic Siamak Taghaddos, CEO of Grasshopper, used to launch for less.  Watch video


A Lesson on Cost From American Airlines

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 21, 2012

How your costs compare to your competitors can have a significant impact on profitability. Just ask American Airlines.  Read more


Don’t Grow Your Business into a Corner

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 17, 2012

Even well-run companies can fail if you don’t manage the business's financing properly. These five questions can help you minimize the risk.  Read more


You Can’t Cut Your Way to Growth

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 16, 2012

Trimming the fat is great; cutting to the bone will reduce your revenues, your profits, and your survival prospects.  Read more


What Social Media Actually Costs

By Hollis Thomases |  Feb 16, 2012

A Procter & Gamble chief defends marketing cutbacks by referring to the less expensive benefits of digital marketing. Um, really?  Read more


When It's OK to Ignore Costs

By Caroline Limpert |  Feb 13, 2012

I know, I know: You're worried about expenses. But sometimes you need to invest in developing new friendships for your company.  Read more


3 Super Bowl Ads That Got It Right

By Damian Bazadona |  Feb 6, 2012

Even if you never come close to buying a Super Bowl ad, you can learn a few key marketing rules from these big-game winners.  Read more


Survive the Brink of Disaster

By Inc. staff |  Jan 27, 2012

How Colleen Molter, founder of QED National, an IT staffing firm, survived the dot-com bubble and Sept. 11th, and other lessons.  Watch video


Want a Discount? Just Ask.

By Matthew Swyers |  Jan 24, 2012

If you want to reduce your business expenses in 2012 you must teach yourself one simple skill.  Read more


3 Tools for Conducting Video Interviews

By John Brandon |  Jan 24, 2012

Need to interview a potential employee via the Internet? Check out the latest tools for smooth video chats.  Read more


VenueRank: A New Gauge of Online Influence

By Abram Brown |  Jan 24, 2012

Product spotlight: Here's a service that can help you determine your online social standing.  Read more


App Review: Splashtop Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Ignition

By John Brandon |  Jan 24, 2012

Both apps offer a way to remotely tap into your office computer, but which is the best? Inc.'s John Brandon weighs in.  Read more


Changing Your Tune? Best Music Services for Businesses

By Adam Baer and Abram Brown |  Jan 24, 2012

Forget elevator music. Here are two services that offer businesses access to a wide range of fully licensed music.  Read more


Start a Killer Restaurant: 6 Tips

By Jeff Haden |  Jan 23, 2012

Advice from a white guy in Texas who became an award-winning sushi chef and restaurant owner.  Read more


The Business Move That Lets Me Sleep Easy

By Hans Steege |  Jan 17, 2012

I used to live in fear of walking into the office and hearing "Our server crashed." No more.  Read more


What a CES Booth Really Costs

By Ilya Pozin |  Jan 13, 2012

The exposure is tremendous: 140,000 attendees and 5,000 members of the press. But the costs are steep. Really steep.  Read more


Post Office Delays: How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crunch

By Erik Sherman |  Jan 9, 2012

Changes coming soon to the U.S. Postal Service will slow payments from your clients. Take steps to minimize the impact now.  Read more


4 Business Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Jeff Haden |  Dec 27, 2011

Profit and revenue tell you a lot--but they don't tell you everything about the health of your business.  Read more


When to Spend & When to Save

By Vanessa Merit Nornberg |  Dec 15, 2011

These 3 questions will help you make sure you're managing your money well.  Read more


Save Money With Alternative Energy

By John Brandon |  Nov 8, 2011

Alternative energy can provide financial rewards and make a statement about your green stance, but it’s important to evaluate all your options.  Read more


How to Calculate Depreciation and Amortization

By Eric Markowitz |  Oct 24, 2011

Here are a few things you should know when calculating depreciation for your company's assets.  Read more


How Well Do You Know Your Supplier?

By Rachel Hochhauser |  Oct 19, 2011

As you set your budget for 2012, it's a good time to take a fresh look at your suppliers and see if the relationship still works for you.  Read more


5 Investments Your Business Can't Live Without

By Alexandra Galkin |  Oct 13, 2011

What investments will give you the biggest pay off in the long run? Experts weigh in on where to spend in your annual budget.  Read more


How to Beat the Defensive Pricing Game

By Abram Brown |  Oct 11, 2011

Are your competitors lowering prices? Here's how to beat them at their own game.  Read more