Resources
Optimize. Strengthen. Thrive.
In today’s economic climate, finding effective ways to optimize resources is essential. The following tools and tips are designed to help individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits reduce costs, strengthen operations, and build long-term sustainability. By leveraging these resources, you can improve efficiency, maximize your budget, and position your organization to grow and thrive in a competitive environment.
"Resources to Help You Cut Costs
and Boost Efficiency".
Smart spending matters more than ever. The following resources offer money-saving tips, funding insights, and practical strategies to help individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits achieve long-term success.
How GasBuddy helps drivers
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Finds the cheapest gas: The app displays real-time gas prices from nearby stations, updated by other users, allowing drivers to choose the lowest-cost option.
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Offers savings programs: Users can get discounts of up to 25 cents per gallon with programs like “Pay with GasBuddy” and earn “gasback” by using the linked card for purchases.
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Aids trip planning: A trip cost calculator estimates fuel expenses for long-distance drives by factoring in your car’s mileage.
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Provides additional information: The app also shares community-based information on gas station amenities, traffic, and even potential fuel shortages, which was helpful during past events like hurricane evacuations.
Major benefits of the paid version
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Unlimited drives tracked per month
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The free version limits you to 40 drives per month.
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If you’re driving frequently (for Uber, Lyft, small-business visits, etc.), you’ll likely hit or exceed that limit and thus gain real value from the unlimited plan.
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Automatic tracking of mileage
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MileIQ runs in the background and automatically detects drives. This reduces the “forgot to log” risk and saves you time.
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IRS-compliant, detailed reports
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The paid plan gives you access to comprehensive logs, categorization (business vs personal, medical, charity), custom rates, exportable reports (PDF/Excel) for tax deduction or reimbursement purposes.
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Increased savings potential
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Maximizing mileage deductions can significantly reduce your taxable income.
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Cash back: Earn cash back on gas, groceries, and dining. Earnings are paid in real cash and can be transferred to a bank account or as an e-gift card.
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How it works:
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Claim an offer in the app.
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Pay for your purchase with a linked credit or debit card.
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The app verifies the transaction, and cash back is deposited into your account.
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Stackable savings: Upside earnings can be combined with credit card rewards, though not always with other loyalty programs.
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User experience: The app is generally easy to use, though some users have reported issues with verifying purchases or with customer support.
Empower Your Mission. Elevate Your Impact.
Access tools, insights, and practical guidance designed to help nonprofits and small business owners strengthen operations, build capacity, and achieve sustainable growth.
For Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.
Micro-businesses include self-employed, start-up, home-based, and other small businesses.
They play a crucial role in powering our local, state, and national economies.