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Strategy and Operations

Explore best practices for strategic business planning and learn to plan for anything—using budgeting and forecasting, reporting, workforce planning, revenue planning, cash flow optimization, financial close and more in FP&A.
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Average Customer Acquisition Cost by Industry: Tracking CAC Benchmarks

The combined average customer acquisition cost of the 10 industries we review is $606. Learn what ...
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How Much Does an Employee Cost Your Company? Get the Formula

Find the true cost of your workforce beyond salary. Learn how to calculate total employee expenses, ...
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Industry Benchmarks of Gross, Net and Operating Profit Margins

Discover the highest (banking) and lowest (auto & truck) average profit margins by industry. ...
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How To Manage Construction Budgets Through Unexpected Changes

Construction budget management is challenging enough without dealing with unexpected changes like ...
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80 Remote Work Statistics and Trends To Inform Your Business Planning in 2024

27.5% of U.S. workers are remote, having major implications for companies' operational planning. ...

10 Metrics To Measure the Financial Efficiency of Your Organization [FREE OpEx and Marketing Templates Included]

Learn about 10 powerful metrics to measure your business's financial efficiency and build ...
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What Is Sales Planning? Advice for Creating a Sales Plan, Sales Forecasting and More

Learn how finance and sales teams work together to create a sales plan that ensures your revenue ...

Three-Statement Financial Model - Everything You Need To Know

A three-statement financial model links three elements of dynamically connected finance models and ...
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Average Customer Retention Rate by Industry (And Advice for Boosting Retention)

The average customer retention rate of the 10 industries we review is 75%. Find insights for ...
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Why Agile Demand Planning Matters for Manufacturers

We explore how agile demand planning helps manufacturers strategically balance their supply and ...
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The Business Case for Work From Home: 12 Benefits for Employers

From cost savings to increased productivity, employers benefit from work from home just as much as ...
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Grant Management Guide For Nonprofits

Grant management is the process nonprofits follow to secure and effectively allocate funding. Get ...