
How to Manage Utility Financials in Any Economic Climate
CFO Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
Creating a comprehensive, defensible energy budget can be a challenge, especially when you factor in variances and seasonal impact.
During this webcast, we share successful strategies to assist you in your budget preparation. You will learn about current trends in electric and natural gas markets, as well as regional impacts on regulated electric rates. The webcast also reveals four key misconceptions with budgeting energy expenses, and you will come away from this on-line event with a clear understanding of:
- Accruals – how to reduce the impact of seasonal patterns
- Variance Analysis – how to measure and minimize differences between budgeted and actual costs
- Reforecasts – how to adjust for assumptions that didn't go as planned
Presented by Rick Sievertson and Rick Clough of Advantage IQ
Duration: 1 hour
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Achieve Long-Term Savings by Streamlining Telecom
CFO Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
Are you at risk of overlooking a leading source of operating expenses within your organization?
During this webcast, you will find out why reducing telecom costs can bring about significant savings to your business. You will also learn best practices to enable you to:
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Improve the visibility of telecom expenses
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Optimize your selection and usage of telecom services
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Manage your telecom infrastructure more efficiently
Presented by Leo Berz and Don Hobbs of Advantage IQ
Duration: 59 minutes
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TEM in a Down Economy
Chain Store Age Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
Are you paying too much in telecom costs? Operating costs are on the rise, and telecommunications has been reported to be one of the top five corporate expenses. These costs are often overlooked, but with close evaluation, you can lower your bills and deliver significant savings to your business.
View this webcast to:
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Gain better visibility of expenses to improve decision making.
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Ensure that you are paying what is owed as opposed to what is billed.
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Optimize your telecom network and spending.
Presented by Leo Berz and Don Hobbs of Advantage IQ
Duration: 53 minutes
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Managing Utility Expenses to Improve Financial Performance and Enhance Corporate Sustainability
CFO Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
Can a company achieve sustainability objectives in the face of intense pressure to reduce costs?
During this webcast, you will hear how Dell, Jack in the Box and Staples identified ways to lower their utility expenses. In addition, you will learn from these case studies how to apply best practices in such key areas as benchmarking and procurement to reduce energy costs, while achieving your organization's goals for environmental sustainability, over the long term.
Presented by Rick Sievertson, Advantage IQ
Duration: 1 hour
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How to Avoid Common Energy Procurement Pitfalls
CFO Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
The first steps to successfully purchase energy are to determine your company's risk tolerance and to understand how volatile market risk can affect your budget. How do you know if your company's energy purchasing strategy aligns with your company's risk tolerance?
During this webcast, we explore common energy procurement pitfalls and how to avoid them. You will discover why it is so important to understand, evaluate and communicate risk within your organization. You will also learn which questions to ask and how to establish strong energy procurement policies.
Presented by John Battista, Advantage IQ
Duration: 1 hour
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Common Sense Conservation With Immediate Cost Benefits
Chain Store Age Webcast - Sponsored by Advantage IQ
Sustainability and “going green” aren’t just hot topics. They’re business requirements. That doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your entire organization. Advantage IQ invites you to view this brief, educational webinar where you’ll learn how to implement simple conservation measures that reduce your facility’s energy consumption and immediately start cutting costs.
Presented by Rick Sievertsen, Advantage IQ
Duration: 48 minutes
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