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Coping With Rising Cotton Prices
Soaring cotton prices continue to present retailers with tough decisions: cut margins and risk profitability, or raise prices and risk sales? Read more
Managing Costs
No Perks for the Coffee Business
As coffee prices soar, small wholesalers and retailers continue to feel the grind of rising costs. Read more
Budgeting by the Numbers 2011
A look at where businesses are looking to spend and how the cost of some line items are expected to change next year. View slideshow
9 Ways to Cut Energy Costs
Energy costs have been rising in recent years and new taxes are on the horizon, so every business has a reason to become more efficient. Here's how. View slideshow
Recent Managing Costs Articles
Survive the Brink of Disaster
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.
If you want to reduce your business expenses in 2012 you must teach yourself one simple skill. Read more
Start a Killer Restaurant: 6 Tips
Advice from a white guy in Texas who became an award-winning sushi chef and restaurant owner. Read more
Post Office Delays: How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crunch
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
Profit and revenue tell you a lot--but they don't tell you everything about the health of your business. Read more
Save Money With Alternative Energy
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
World's Coolest Offices: Best Small Offices
There's a car dealership shaped like a helmet, and a serene dentist's office. These offices pack such a design punch, one might never notice they're short on... View slideshow
5 Tips for Trimming Your Fuel Costs
Whether you have a few company cars or a fleet of several dozen trucks, you can save money on fuel by making minor changes to your operations and driving. Read more
Why Small Businesses Overpay for Health Insurance
And what you can do about it. Read more
How to Get Your Managers to Think Like Owners
Cash flow is like oxygen. If it runs out, nothing else matters. Here's how to encourage your managers to stretch every dollar. Hint: Make sure their jobs dep... Read more
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