Performance budgeting has been a mantra of government reformers at least since the Hoover Commission in 1949. But implementation has been sporadic. Why is something that seems sensible so hard to do?

A new guide by an independent management consultant walks agencies through concrete examples of how they can do a better job of connecting their budgets to both daily activities and broader ...

It’s a new year, which is an ideal time to evaluate your business plan and ensure your budget is appropriately aligned with it, if you haven’t done so already. A budget is one of the key drivers of ...

Budget planning is one of the most critical and complex parts of running effective PPC campaigns. It’s not just about allocating dollars; it’s about aligning spend with business goals, market dynamics ...

In the broadest sense, a budget is an allocation of money for some purpose. The word once used to mean “pouch” or “purse”; a budget therefore is “what’s in the pouch.” Budgeting as an activity ranges ...

Learn how administrative budgets allocate costs for non-production activities, including management insight, potential pitfalls, and differences from production budgets.

Budgets are structured financial plans for an individual or business. Given that we all have limited resources, small business budgeting requires critical attention and planning. Small business ...