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Optimize Your Budget with Better Service Contracts
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Bank News
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May 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright Bank News, Inc. May 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Current economic conditions beginning with the first interest rate cut last year by the Federal Reserve Board in September, coupled with a weakened real estate market, rising non-interest expenses, shrinking net interest margins and the increased likelihood of a recession - have culminated in the perfect storm for banks as they struggle to remain profitable and maintain high levels of service.
While no one enjoys taking an axe to the budget, the need to reduce operating expenses has become increasingly necessary in today's economy. But you don't have to resort to drastic budgetcutting measures, such as reducing services or layoffs. Renegotiating the costs of service contracts can be an ...
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