Building a Business
The Different Ways Tech Startups in San Francisco and New York Spend Money (Infographic)
Expense management startup Abacus broke down where companies' dollars are going.
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Business News
Looking to Cut Costs, Sprint Slashes 2,500 Jobs
The wireless carrier has shuttered call centers in Texas, New Mexico, Virginia, and Tennessee.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Save Money on Business-Travel Expenses With These 5 Hacks
Many startups approach business travel in an ad hoc way, where things are left to the last minute or up to the discretion of employees.
Building a Business
Things Always Cost More Than You Think
No, there's no such thing as a free puppy, and that employee will cost you way more than just a salary.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
Forecasting Is Hard, But It’s Harder to Run a Business Without Doing It
We're people, we don't know the future, so we are always guessing. But we're not just guessing. We're developing sets of assumptions.
By Tim Berry
Marketing
An Introduction to Marketing for New Businesses
Dollars spent on marketing are an investment, but like any investment, there are good ones and bad ones.
Business Accounting
When Starting a Business, Beware All the Taxes and Regulations
Check out this primer on all the burdens the government will place on your venture.
Business News
Not Your Average Business Trip: Buzz Aldrin Shares His Apollo 11 Expense Report
Your business trips will never be that cool.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Accounting
How Much Cash Do You Need for Your Business’s Safety Net?
A healthy business has a healthy cash flow, but what do you do when you hit a dry spot?
Business Accounting
8 Costly Startup Expenses That Are Actually Worth the Investment
Not willing to spend any money to grow your startup? Think twice about these things.
By Sujan Patel
Building a Business
Boost Productivity With These 4 Tips for a Paperless Workplace
Embracing a paperless workplace is about more than "going green" or cutting down on printing costs.
By Andre Lavoie
Business Accounting
3 Considerations in Deciding How Much to Pay Yourself
It's a question every entrepreneur faces at some point.
Building a Business
7 Tips for Reducing Your Shipping Costs
The simple task of sending and receiving goods can be one of the most expensive and often overlooked aspects of a business.
By Peter Gasca
Business News
20 Productivity Apps to Keep You On Task (Infographic)
Not on your A-game at work lately? Try a few of these killer efficiency apps to get your edge back on the clock.
Building a Business
5 Actions to Take Right Now to Survive a Minimum Wage Increase
Whether you agree with it or not, these increases are coming. Stop complaining and start preparing.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
5 Reasons Not to Purchase the Extended Warranty
These policies are a great deal for those that offer them, but they are a terrible deal for the consumer.
Tech
6 Questions to Ask About Your Printing Setup That Could Save Money
Those office devices you don't give much thought to may actually be a drain on your resources.
Building a Business
First-Time Business Owners: A Brief Guide to Tax Filings
As a new business owner, you may be confused about what you owe in business taxes the first year out. Read this guide to get it done right.
Business Accounting
Sticker Shock: The Best and Worst Cities for Haircuts, Hotels, iPhones and More
Deutsche Bank released a ranking of the most and least expensive places to buy a range of items worldwide.
By Laura Entis
Business Accounting
Sneaky Recurring Contracts: 10 Common Ways Your Business Is Getting Overcharged
You may think company costs are under control, but there are hidden expenses right under your nose.
Building a Business
Should You Issue Company Credit Cards?
In general, company credit cards are more trouble than they are worth. Consider these two scenarios before making a decision.
Building a Business
Think Hillary’s Bad? Here Are 5 ‘Ethical’ Mistakes Business Owners Regularly Make.
Most of us don't operate outside of the law. Sometimes, we make choices that would be considered unethical by some, yet perfectly appropriate by others.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
5 Suggestions When Reducing Costs Is Your Only Option
When you face challenges, follow these tips to make your company stronger.
Building a Business
10 Essential Startup Expenses, and 10 You Should Avoid
When you spend money on the things that are truly important, you position your business well for long-term success.
By Sujan Patel
Building a Business
3 Important Burn Rate Considerations for Every Business
Entrepreneurs may be tempted to think that all burn is created equally -- but there is more to capital expenditures than spending alone.
Building a Business
Don’t Throw Money Away By Not Monitoring Expense Reports (Infographic)
In the world of business travel-expense management, small companies are still in the dark ages.
By Bob Neveu
Building a Business
You’ll Never Control Expenses If Your Team Doesn’t Know What Anything Costs
Even profitable businesses are better off watching the pennies. Step one is a friendly tutorial about the costs that employees drive.