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3 ways to make sure going green saves you green


November 19, 2008 by Darlene Stahl
Posted in: Cash flow, Cost cutters, Efficiency, Latest news & views

‘Going green’ is the hottest business trend of late. But for it to pay off, you have to have a solid plan.

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Save a tree — and a bundle of cash


November 19, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Cost cutters, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues

Paperless workplace? Far from it — the average worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper a year. That eats up a lot of paper of the green kind. But a single sentence can save you a bunch of each.

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Take the aggravation out of filing


November 18, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues

File it under F for “Frustration” — filing isn’t any finance staffer’s favorite task.

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Delegation by design


November 17, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues

The reason it’s so tough to delegate? Because so many people do it wrong.

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What your bank is planning for you beyond ’08


November 14, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Cash flow, Communication tips, Efficiency, Management issues, Procurement and purchasing, Special Report

Forget what all the pundits say about the cost and availability of credit. We’ve got the scoop straight from the horse’s mouth.

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Are you getting all you can from your company’s Web site?


November 13, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues, Technology

Everybody’s got one these days — a Web site, that is. Make sure Finance is making its presence felt on yours.

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Don’t bank on the SBA for your loans right now


November 12, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Cash flow, Communication tips, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues, Procurement and purchasing

Can’t get a loan? No worries. At least the Small Business Administration is there to help … isn’t it?

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The Great Update


November 11, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues, Procurement and purchasing, collections

Sad but true: These days, many companies are cutting headcount, some of which may be your contacts at your customers’ or suppliers’.

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Offering an effective apology


November 10, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, Latest news & views, Management issues

Everybody screws up sometimes. But when you’re the boss, the way you make amends means even more.

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Keep ’em engaged: 4 ways to help performers continue performing


November 10, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Communication tips, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

It’s true that an employee’s engagement ultimately depends on the actual employee. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier for your staff to feel more engaged and fulfilled with their daily routines.

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