Every business owner has experienced the reality that anticipated profits fall short of financial projection – a realization that can have serious implications. Often the initial reaction is to slash expenditures in an attempt to restore profitability. This short-term strategy works well to help get many organizations through a...
Companies routinely evaluate opportunities to reduce expenses. However, many organizations are unaware of the savings that can result from a business energy audit. Not only are many of the savings from an energy audit sustainable, they are typically well received by employees and customers. Even better, your company may...
Don’t assume you have to expand your company to increase profits. Extra cash is probably sitting right under your nose.
Taking costs out of a business can be deceptively easy to do — at least initially. Cutting low-hanging fruit such as providing coffee in break rooms, consulting services, laying off temporary employees or removing a layer of management can result in considerable savings. However, these savings are often not...
Paying your company debts is just as important as collecting your own accounts receivable and they need just as much management. The good thing is, you actually have a surprising amount of control over how and when your company’s debts are paid and that provides several advantages.
In today’s tough economy, the availability of business credit remains tight. Financial institutions are cautious and highly skeptical of new lending requests. In addition to increased scrutiny regarding new relationships, bankers are also increasingly turning their focus to existing customers. With little or no notice, lenders are closing business...
Social Security benefits are in the news as its funding and longevity has come into question. If you are depending on social security, you may need to look into other options to help fund your retirement and give you the lifestyle you’ve planned on.
One major concern for businesses is maintaining a healthy cash flow. Enterprises that successfully practice good cash management generally survive and prosper. Those that don’t are likely to be undone by the weight of increasing debt and the inability to pay employees and suppliers.