Budgeting

Illustration of lab managers enhancing financial acumen with growth charts and budget symbols.
Financial skills for lab managers are no longer optional. Master ROI, budgeting, and capital planning to run your lab like a business
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Female lab manager holding laptop and walking around lab while doing cost analysis for the lab
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Students in an academic lab using microscopes and taking notes, illustrating resource constraints and hands-on learning in educational laboratories.
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Visual representation of laboratory budget management tools
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Spreadsheet on laptop showing financial data
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 Tariffs and trade volatility affecting global PPE supply chains
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Illustration of a businesswoman evaluating data and finances related to lab equipment purchasing
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Laboratory professionals in full personal protective equipment (PPE)—including lab coats, gloves, face masks, goggles, and hairnets—conduct experiments with test tubes in a research lab. Concerns over tariffs on PPE raise alarms about supply chain disruptions that could jeopardize lab safety and access to essential protective gear.
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