During your business' low-volume season, it can be hard to find ways to keep things going. All is not lost, though, because as long as you have good communication, your outlook isn't so bleak.

Cutting costs and making frugal choices is a common way to improve profits. Unfortunately, this often means making a lot of sacrifices. Fortunately, there are ways that adding money strategically to your budget can also improve profits.

The technology your company uses to do its work can be extremely expensive. Between rapid outdating, wear and tear, and even theft, your company could end up spending a lot more than it can afford on tech. Fortunately, there are ways to get ahead of technology-caused losses.

Small businesses serve a local customer base, but that doesn't mean they can't be a force to reckoned with on a larger scale.