Show Me The Money! by Paul Taylor
... Many start-up costs are one time costs such as a deposit on a utility connection or having a sign designed and placed on the building or marquee. However, many are recurring such as insurance premiums and monthly utility expenses. One business owner that I know said about start-up costs “you should add up everything that you think it will cost to get open and then at least double it, and you will be close to what it costs.” The lesson here is do not underestimate your initial expenses.

Facility Maintenance Management Software by Eddie Tobey
... Physical assets such as buildings, equipment and IT installations require regular maintenance; therefore, the role of IT in providing maintenance solutions is a major part of the portfolio of ERP providers. Maintenance is a major function of facilities. According to a study, properly planned and maintained services can lead to a 20 percent reduction in the operating cost of a firm. The level and scope of functionality varies in the maintenance management system, according to the type of ...

TPM and Lean Production, is It Worth the Effort? by Oskar Olofsson
... A good estimation is a yearly cost of $100.000 per 100 employees involvedIncreased initial maintenance costsElimination of manufacturing wastes and implementation of improvement ideas are likely to increase the maintenance costs. Expect maintenance to increase up to 20% the first year, but with it stabilizing at a level less than today after one to two years. Project team membersYou will need people to run the project. Project management and coaching equals to about one full-time ...

Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping by Donna MacMillan
... No software updates, computer maintenance, training costs, etc. Of course should you prefer to have your computerized bookkeeping records available to you at your office, a small investment in software installed on your computer makes this possible. Also no office supplies to be paid for. You will be amazed at just how much pens, pencils, and paper can be used by a bookkeeper. Your consultant bookkeeper will either ask you to drop off the work at their office, will pick it up at your office ...

What's the Difference Between Individual, Family, Group and Health Insurance? by Kurt Stammberger
... By contrast, a PPO allows you to choose your healthcare provider… but if you choose one outside of the PPO network, your out-of-pocket costs will be higher. It’s important to remember that you always have full control of the insurance policy you buy. While it’s difficult to negotiate (as an individual) on specific plan points with carriers, there are an incredible diversity of plans available out there, and you should never be afraid to “vote with your feet” if you find a better deal.

A Small Business Approach To Computer Downtime by Aidan McDermott
... Option One – Onsite Service Total Downtime: 8 hours Lost wages: Cost of Service: $200 Total Cost of Downtime: $489.60 per PC Option Two – Drop Off Service Total Downtime: 20 hours Lost Wages: $36.20x20=$724 Cost of Service: $120 Total Cost of Downtime: $844 per PC Option Three – Remote Service Total Downtime: 2 hours Lost Wages: Cost of Service: $160 Total Cost of Downtime: $232.40 per PC Well, based on total costs the hands down choice appears to be “Remote Computer Support”.

Alternative Energy, The Dream And The Reality by Allen Goldstone
... This source of energy has tremendous potential with the cost to generate it having gone down by 80% over the last 15 years due to technological advances. It is abundant, renewable and clean and is currently growing by 38% per year in the US, faster than any other form of energy generation. The highest levels of wind are found at high altitudes where average wind velocities of 100 mph are not uncommon. But places where winds average over 12.5 mph are economically viable.

Here Comes The Sun: Solar Energy is Becoming More Attractive for Mainstream Consumers by Kavar Peter
... All levels of government are increasingly looking at solar to provide stable, cost effective and environmentally friendly power. 35 states now have some kind of rebate program for homeowners that install solar power systems. And this is not just the southern “sunny states”. While California is the clear leader in promoting solar powered energy solutions (a program introduced in 2003 is promoting the introduction of solar powered energy systems into a million homes over the next several ...