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4 Tips To Keep You Out Of Financial Trouble

By Maria Bashi
Sep 9, 2019
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Settling your tax obligations, paying your bills, and being able to purchase or pay for what you want and whenever you want it. These are some of the benefits that come with financial stability. One of the best ways to achieve such stability is by owning a business.  However, it is a sad reality that owning a business can also rapidly turn lead to financial trouble, especially if you don’t exercise a proper degree of financial discipline.

Being unable to settle your debts or dues can also have extreme financial and psychological consequences. According to bankruptcy attorney Walter Benenati, bankruptcy could be a good option for small business owners if they truly have hit a dead end. Thus, it is important that you talk with an experienced professional to get an objective view on whether bankruptcy is right for you.

However, it is best to avoid bankruptcy if possible. Below are four steps small business owners can take, that if adhered to, should help you steer clear of  financial trouble.

Use a business plan

A business plan is a written document (in other words formal), that clearly defines the goals of your business, how you will realize the goals, and in what specific time frame you will accomplish those goals. This document also includes ways of handling challenges that might affect your business and how to manage or approach growth. Most businesses, probably including yours, operate under a business plan.

However, over time and especially at the peak of the business sticking to a business plan might be a little more of a challenge. This might, to some extent, lead to a downward spiral of the ‘business’ fortunes. To avoid such an eventuality, it would be essential to stick to your business plan for guidance during good or bad times.

Get a financial advisor

A financial advisor is your go-to professional in matters of finance. Whether you’re looking for financial planning in Houston, New York, Arcata, or Anchorage, an excellent financial advisor should be able to give you advice and insights on how to approach and handle your finances. Such a professional can be instrumental in the growth and stability of your business venture. If you are a relatively new business owner and it all turns out profitable within a short while, you might be ill-equipped to handle instant growth.

Develop a culture of saving

“What is the purpose of being in business if I can not freely enjoy my profits?” If that is what is in your mind, then you may be treading on dangerous ground. To be clear, It is no sin to enjoy your profits; in fact, you should. However, you should also keep in mind growth and long-term financial stability, and there is no better way of achieving that better than through savings. It is just a matter of planning and exhibiting unshakable financial discipline.

Accountability

It is vital to always be accountable when handling your finances. Doing so will ensure that you ‘don’t deviate from your business plan and especially when managing your finances. Keeping proper records of your assets and liabilities will always ensure that you are doing the right thing. It would also be a great idea to seek the services of an auditor and especially when dealing with a continually growing business.

Summary

The above tips, among others, should help you avoid financial trouble. Drafting a business plan may seem like a formality, but sticking to it will always ensure that you are on the right path. And that should help you avoid a financial crisis like bankruptcy.

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