Budgeting and Personal Finance
Do You Know the Difference Between an Investment and an Expense?
What’s the difference between an investment and an expense? The difference is simple: one will start paying you back, and the other is a drain on your resources. A Bottom-Line Distinction Viewing all spending as…
6 Easy Ways to Increase Your Business Credit Score
Maintaining a high personal credit score is something we all strive for. But in the small business world, it’s just as important to keep your company’s credit score as high as possible. Business credit bureaus…
Bottom Up Budgeting Creates Waste
Many people believe that bottom up budgeting leads to waste and misdirection. The advocates of top-down budgeting are strong in their belief that if you give each person or department no guidance, they will budget…
How to Enforce an Expense Policy
Mention employee expense policies, and you are often quick to receive a groan from staff. Employees, particularly ones who travel frequently, don’t enjoy being limited in where they can spend. However, creating and enforcing an…