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Smart tips from leaders on how they make their hard-earned cash stretch further.
Bring more efficiency to cash management with our updated forms.
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Accepting payments by credit card is a step that can increase your parent group’s income. Our guide will help you understand the benefits and risks, evaluate costs, and more.
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An important part of the planning process is to create a budget. Here are the nuts and bolts of setting up a good parent group budget.
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Would you make a good treasurer candidate? Ask yourself these 3 key questions to see if you have the basic skills.
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Could your group use some more money smarts? Our 10 tips can help with your budget, record-keeping, and more.
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Budgeting makes all of your financial decisions easier. Follow these steps to create a budget for your PTO, even if you've never had one before.
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How to keep your PTO from being a victim of theft, and advice from groups that have gone through it.
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These basic bookkeeping procedures will help you keep your PTO budget in order.
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How to build a simple cost model and estimate the start-to-finish finances for your group's new events.
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You want to make the money you raise count for the school and the kids. Set up these six checks and balances to reduce errors and the risk of loss.
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A yearly audit is a key safeguard for your money and a planning tool for the year ahead. Think of it as a "year in review" for your finances.
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Avoid unnecessary headaches with these practices to keep your assets safe and your records clean and up to date.
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Many problems with check payments can be avoided by having a clear policy in place from the start.
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If the fees are piling up or there's a limit to the number of transactions you can make each month, it might be time to look for a better checking account at a new banking center. Keep a few basics in mind when you do.
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Being a good treasurer takes planning and organization. Follow these pointers and you'll be ready for success.
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Theft from PTOs and PTAs doesn't happen because there's a criminal in your midst. It happens because need meets opportunity—opportunity you can and should prevent.
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Tighter school budgets mean parent groups are asked to fund more and more items that used to be paid for by the administration.
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