If your company is over budget at year end, it’s a bit of a disappointment, to say the least. But don’t lose hope. You can still cut costs to either improve this year’s numbers or perhaps next year’s. Reassess your staffing levels to see if you can reorganize and eliminate underperforming positions. Also, review your approach to purchasing and consider canceling un- or underused services. Look into downscaling marketing efforts that aren’t paying off, too. Let us conduct a full assessment of your company’s budget and help you find ways to keep it in line.
Author: Jeff Lucke
Jeff Lucke, CPA, is the founder of Lucke & Associates, with an entrepreneurial background. Jeff has had ownership interests in businesses within several industries including automotive, construction, healthcare, telecommunications, and restaurants, as well as being active in real estate. As an owner of a growing CPA firm and other businesses, he has gained unique insights into the challenges and issues that face other growing businesses that most other CPAs do not have. This kind of knowledge ultimately benefits every one of the firm’s clients. He is very involved with clients and becomes deeply involved in their businesses and helping them succeed. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting; his professional affiliations include the AICPA and KSCPA. Jeff currently serves a board member for his community on the Construction Financial Managers Association, the American Diabetes Association, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
