Managing Costs


How To Manage Cash Flow

From the basics, to tips on how you can improve it, here is everything you need to know about cash flow management.

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Cash Management

Cash management is important for any new or growing business, and here are some tips to aid your company in the collection, concentration, and disbursement of cash.

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Cost-Control Basics

Fine-tuning accounting procedures and comparison shopping for banks can help improve your company's cash flow.

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9 Ways to Cut Energy Costs

If you're like most people, you probably change your light bulbs incorrectly. Plus, other tips for trimming your utilities' bills.

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How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease

What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market

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Recent Managing Costs Articles

How to Price Business Services

Advice for small businesses on how to manage pricing strategies by calculating costs, considering different pricing models, and evaluating customer and compe...  Read story

Two Entrepreneurs Plan for Higher Energy Costs

Manufacturers Bill Latham and Arthur Pascuzzi, both hit hard by previous spikes in energy costs, have permanently incorporated energy-saving strategies into ...  Read story

How to Lower Your Company's Energy Bills

How to use less energy and lower your business's utility bills  Read story

Small Business Benefits Threatened

Employers are expected to shift costs onto workers, health plan execs say.  Read story

Cost-Cutting More Strategic

Having learned from past downturns, employers are taking a focused approach to staff reductions, a survey finds.  Read story

Raises Smaller than Expected

Hit hard by the sluggish economy, employers are cutting back on pay hikes and bonuses, a survey finds.  Read story

Paycheck Gains Smaller Than Expected

Budgets for salary increases have fallen below four percent, the Conference Board reports.  Read story

Businesses Cutting Costs

Most employers are hoping to avoid layoffs by improving efficiency.  Read story

A Chocolate Maker is Buffeted By Global Forces Beyond His Control

How long can he stay profitable?  Read story

Gas Price Hikes Rippling through the Economy

As prices spike, truckers and gas station owners, among others, get caught in the crossfire.  Read story

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