Business Planning & Consulting

Considering layoffs? Try these alternatives first

If your business has become financially distressed, layoffs may seem unavoidable. Not necessarily! This article suggests alternatives, such as trimming perks, benefits and wages, first.
April 8, 2026
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It’s every business owner’s least-favorite task: laying off staff. But sometimes, layoffs are unavoidable. Labor costs are a significant line item on most companies’ income statements, and reducing your workforce can potentially help restore stability if your business hits choppy waters. On the other hand, many costs are associated with staff reductions. These include severance […]
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Employee Benefit Plans

5 ways businesses can assess health care benefits spending

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August 13, 2025
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If your business sponsors health care benefits for its employees, you know the costs of doing so are hardly stable. And unfortunately, the numbers tend to rise much more often than they fall. According to global consultancy Mercer’s Survey on Health & Benefit Strategies for 2026, 51% of large organizations surveyed said they’re likely to make […]
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Business Planning & Consulting

Cost management is critical for companies today

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May 2, 2025
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Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to handle it is through proactive, systematic cost management. This means segmenting your company into its major spending areas and continuously adjusting how you allocate dollars to each. Here are a few […]
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