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Is That Really How You Want to Save Money?

This just in: small businesses are feeling pressure from the economy and are looking for ways to save money. Just kidding. Everyone knows this by now, but new data from a study conducted by the U.S. Federation of Small Business and DYMO shows just what these businesses are doing to cut costs:

Saving Money is a Huge Concern

In the U.S. saving money has never been more important. It's an issue that small business owners are struggling with every day as the economy looks to only get worse before it gets better. 500 small business owners participated in a recent survey commissioned by ING's ShareBuilder 401k, and of that 500:

Cutting Cost Tips Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Develop a Clear Mission StatementOne of the most important steps is one most business owners consider obvious - but few truly do thoroughly.  Make sure that your business plan is simple, clear, and workable before you invest your capital. Have you planned out the next five years intensively?  In how much detail?  The more narrowly, specifically, and intelligently you articulate your business mission, the easier it will be for you to construct a cost effective budget and to keep your company in the black.