It may be possible to save big dollars by designing your own accounting system or membership software or whatever. If you have the skills and interest to create, here are some things to think about.
Art of Being Cheap: DIY Software
Author: Jeff Pospisil
Employee Retention Credit for Churches
Another payroll tax credit that was overshadowed by the PPP Loans. This is similar to the FFCRA but much more generous.
Art of Being Cheap: Saving on Software
A lot of churches struggle with how expensive software is. I often see churches using outdated versions of Office or accounting software…usually running on obsolete machines as well. Here’s my tips to save on software so that maybe you can afford to update the hardware.
FFCRA Tax Credit: What about the vaccine?
What if you have to take time off from work to get the COVID vaccine? What if the vaccine makes you sick so that you miss work to recover? Can you claim the FFCRA tax credit for this missed work?
Art of Being Cheap: Thrifty Travel
I’ve had the privilege of being able to travel all over North and South Dakota for work. As people are starting to travel again, here are the biggest cost-saving tips I’ve picked up.
Art of Being Cheap: Church Credit Cards
This is starting a series on the Art of Being Cheap. Hopefully you’ll learn a little about thinking like a cheap accountant in order to save money on things that are unnecessary. We’ll start with looking at church credit cards.
Finance: Game changing ideas for Church Budgeting
If I had three pieces of advise I could give to a Finance Committee heading into the budget season, this would be that advice. You’ll end up with a better budget that the church should be more willing to live by.