Discover the differences between absorption and variable costing methods, how they impact financial statements, and why GAAP ...

Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary ...

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If you’ve ever tried to get your finances under control, then you’ve almost certainly tried to make a budget. And while you know that budgeting is a great way to control your spending, it’s often ...

Fixed expenses (rent, insurance) remain constant monthly, while variable expenses (groceries, utilities) fluctuate. The 50/30/20 rule allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and ...

Retail management consultant John Matthews spoke at the 2025 Outstanding Independents Summit about the need for proactiveness. Small operators, and really convenience retailers of all sizes, need to ...

Like dieting or exercise, budgeting requires consistency to produce results. But budgeting can be difficult to make into a habit, as it can feel strict and difficult. This is a problem I run into all ...

Using poultry litter as a fertilizer source has been a long-established practice on the Eastern Shore and is readily available due to the amount of poultry house operations present. This fact sheet ...