Leasing or Purchasing Equipment: Which is Best for Your Business?
Almost all businesses have equipment needs. They may be as basic as a copy machine, or may be much more complex, like heavy construction equipment. No matter what your equipment needs are, you will most likely be faced with a tough decision: purchase or lease? They are many who will say that one option is […]
The Importance of a Strategic Cost Cutting Plan
“Cutting costs” for your business might seem like a simple thing, but it isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It’s more than just spending less; it involves creating a measurable plan of how suggested changes will affect your bottom line. Going into cost cutting without a strategy doesn’t make good financial sense. That’s why […]
Cutting Costs Through Green Energy
(Last updated: 2018) One of the areas we focus on when assessing a business’s expenses is energy spending. Energy is a costly area, but one that is absolutely necessary for your day-to-day operations. Any measure you can take to decrease energy spending is worth considering. For many businesses, cost isn’t the only concern when it […]
Case Study: Cost Reduction for a Physician Practice
Imagine, if you will, a medical practice with: · 130 physicians · 650 employees · 65 practice locations Each with its own processes for purchasing and spending. Is it possible to cut costs across the board, and get the various locations operating affordably and efficiently? We did just that for one mid-size physician owned practice […]
How Dimensional Weight Can Lower Your Shipping Costs
If your business ships any kind of products, then shipping costs are probably a concern for you. You want your products to arrive on-time and damage-free, but you also want to keep the cost of shipping low. Taking advantage of dimensional weight shipping can help you achieve this goal. What is Dimensional Weight? Dimensional weight […]
Uncovering Hidden Fees To Save Your Business Money
We know your business pays its bills every month, but when was the last time someone really took time to examine them? Hidden fees in your bills can take hundreds of dollars away from your business every year. There are many different ways that extra charges can accumulate, but here are the ones that we […]
Increasing Your Business’ Value Before You Retire
For years, you’ve given your all to make your business successful. Now, as you’re approaching retirement, you want to get the very best return on your years of investment. Is it possible to increase the value of your business before you pass the baton? We think so. There are three areas that are important to […]
Our Secret to Cutting Your Costs Quickly and Easily
If you want to increase your company’s profits, there are really only two ways to go about it: you must either increase sales or decrease costs. Of course, we know every business works to increase sales, but we think that cost reduction is the quickest and easiest way to improve your company’s bottom line. But […]
The Importance of an Accounts Payable Audit
When you’re analyzing expenses, it makes sense to start by taking a look at who you are paying and what you’re paying them. An accounts payable audit can help you get a handle on your bills and present a clear picture of where your money is going. We recently talked about auditing your accounts payable […]
Accounts Payable: Auditing for Fraud
Is fraud eating away at your bottom-line? Do you suspect fraud? Maybe you’ve never considered the possibility of fraud in your organization. Have you audited your accounts payable? Read on and consider these facts when you think about your business. Every other year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners publishes the results from its global […]