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Rich Ogle, Vice President Fidelity Bank

3 Timely Strategies to Reduce Costs and Boost Productivity Rich Ogle

If you're looking for ways to grow and operate your business more cost-effectively and efficiently, this story is a must read. A Fidelity banker shares three tried-and-true strategies that clients have used to reduce costs, economically expand operations, and improve cash flow. 

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Ideas for the Entrepreneur
Small Business Trends
is an online publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs and the people who interact with them.
 
10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Business Plan
Business Plan

 

If you think the business plan is only for funding or financing purposes, this insightful article begs to differ. 

 

Learn what the most promising young entrepreneurs have to say about when and why a business plan is a true asset, and how it can foster alignment and help craft your brand messaging.  

 

Link to the Full Article here.

 
Guest Author 
Doug Dickel, 
ThePurchasingDept., LLC
 
Expense Management - Opportunities Remain  Doug_Dickel

 

Belt-tightening is the run-of-the-mill response for dealing with a lackluster economy. Here are three less common expense-management approaches that consistently deliver results. And don't miss the thought-provoking question that will help you avoid budget cuts that could actually damage your top and bottom lines.

 

Read the Full Article here. 

 
Intellectual Capital Webinar

The next Intellectual Capital Webinar will be held on
Wednesday, April 24th, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. 

 

"How Competitive Market Rules Impact Your Company and its Margins - A practical framework to manage changing market dynamics"

 

Presented by: 

Jack Tesmer, CEO of the Jack Tesmer Institute 

and Kathleen Pytleski, CEO of Sekstant

 

Watch your email for additional information and registration details coming soon!
Did you miss last month's Webinar - 
"Pull Back the Curtain - Will We Get Credit?"   

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On A Lighter Note 
 
 A banker was enjoying a day on a friend's sailboat when an unexpected gust of wind tipped the boat, causing him to fall overboard.

The friend ran to the rail and called down, "Can you float alone?"

"Of course I can!" the banker sputtered, "but this is no time to talk business!"
 
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