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…
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…

Sometimes, just the tiniest change in pricing strategy can make the biggest difference — for better or worse. More…
How much of your company’s cash is winding up in the trash? More…
Have a way for employees to speak up about any funny business they witness? Great. But are those tips being ignored? More…
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…
A 1% chance of rain may not sound like much. A 1% loss in your company’s annual revenue on the other hand … More…

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…

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…

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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You hate to think that any employee would try to defraud your company. But it happens … a lot. Here’s who does it. More…
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…
If the decision were up to you, how would you put these four key areas of the U.S. economy back on track? More…

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

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…

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