these strategies into practice.  Surprisingly, the vast majority of smaller companies don't recognize how they can reduce costs.  Certainly they monitor expenses, reduce payroll in tough times, shop for low-priced vendors, and take other standard actions, but they fail to capitalize on the myriad of tools at their disposal.  Part of the problem is lack of awareness.   Author Tim Gase learned the hard way that controlling costs requires staying informed, thinking creatively, and working proactively no matter what type of business you're in.  Based in part on his experiences as CEO of a small manufacturing company, The Small Business Savings Plan is filled with advice organized into accessible categories: employee benefits, taxes, utilities, capital investment strategies, and more. 

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