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A test to see if your IT budgeting process is under control


August 31, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

New research shows that IT is making some big blunders when it comes to budgeting. Here’s a little test to see how your organization is faring. More…

The 7 worst pricing mistakes


August 25, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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Sometimes, just the tiniest change in pricing strategy can make the biggest difference — for better or worse. More…

Companies throw away opportunities to save money


August 25, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

How much of your company’s cash is winding up in the trash? More…

The fatal flaw in most in-house whistleblower programs


August 23, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

Have a way for employees to speak up about any funny business they witness? Great. But are those tips being ignored? More…

Is it time to dump ‘green’ programs?


August 20, 2010 by Fred Hosier

A company’s “green” program is just a cost center, and if it’s faced with a tight budget, it’s one of the first things that should get cut, right? More…

How much the phrase ‘The network’s down’ costs you


August 9, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

A 1% chance of rain may not sound like much. A 1% loss in your company’s annual revenue on the other hand … More…

The 3 worst outsourcing mistakes most firms make


August 4, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

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Yes, outsourcing certain functions is a solid strategy for saving money for organizations of all sizes. As long as it’s being handled right. More…

Where small-biz loan legislation stands now


July 28, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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After the  U.S. House passed the Small Business Lending Fund Act (SBLF) in early July, the bill went to the Senate. What happens now? More…

Feds take aim at small-biz ‘loopholes’


July 21, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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Some say they’re a way to save on business taxes. The U.S. Congress has termed them “loopholes” and is looking at ways to close them.
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A profile of an employee who’s most likely to steal


July 20, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

You hate to think that any employee would try to defraud your company. But it happens … a lot.  Here’s who does it. More…

3 little-known metrics that tell where the economy’s headed


July 19, 2010 by Bob Hill

Business experts monitor these little-known statistics very closely, as they’re often solid indicators of where the economy is headed in the months ahead:  More…

How would you fix these economic problems?


July 13, 2010 by Bob Hill

If the decision were up to you, how would you put these four key areas of the U.S. economy back on track? More…

Could your company be sitting on too much loot?


July 7, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

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Saving for a rainy day is smart, for sure. But it’s been “raining” for years in this economy and companies are still socking away cash. Is it still the best idea? More…

Small-biz lending bill passes in House


July 2, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

The U.S. House has passed the Small Business Lending Fund Act (SBLF). So will the bill pass in the Senate? And would passage really result in more loans for small businesses? More…

4 ways to avoid spiraling credit card debt


June 28, 2010 by Bob Hill

New regs promise to keep financial institutions from robbing consumers blind, but you could still find yourself in the hole if you don’t keep a close eye on these four areas:  More…

Could your A/P dept. be embracing the wrong ‘best practice’?


June 18, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

If your accounts payable department is working long and hard to pay suppliers electronically, tell ‘em not to bother. More…

Feds report on new credit card rules for small biz


June 16, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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Congress approved the CARD Act in 2009, which mandated a broad range of credit-card protections for consumers. Amid calls for similar protections for small businesses that use credit cards, Capitol Hill asked the Federal Reserve to investigate extending the CARD Act to companies and entrepreneurs. The Fed’s report on the matter came out this week. More…

Making sure you get the healthcare tax credit


June 9, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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The White House and the Internal Revenue Service just released the details on eligibility for companies that want to get a tax credit under the new healthcare legislation. More…

Economy up 3 straight quarters: Will jobs follow?


June 3, 2010 by Bob Hill

The U.S. economy continues to make positive strides, but will any of it matter if the jobs aren’t coming back? More…

The gaping hole in 83% of companies’ org chart


May 25, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

Quick check: What if your company’s CFO were no longer willing (or able) to function in that capacity? Who would take his or her place? More…


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