Your
business may be small, but there’s nothing small about its contributions
to the economy. According to the Small Business Administration,
companies like yours represent 99.7 of all employer firms.
And since 1995, small businesses have generated 64% of all new jobs in
the country, and accounts for 44% of private payroll salaries paid.
Of course, a small business
is a lot like a small ship — for it to stay afloat in the market, it
can’t afford to have leaks. Unlike mega-corporations, you don’t have as
big a buffer and any money lost or wasted can hurt your firm’s future.
What are the common money leaks you need to plug?
Manpower
Yes,
human resources are the most important asset of a company, but they are
also one of the costliest. Take a look at your manpower and ask if the
right people are assigned to the right tasks. Are there functions that
you can outsource in order to save money? On the flip side, should you
hire more people so you can increase productivity and profits? Read more
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