07/19/2019
Managing our own capital is one of the hardest things out there, keeping track of what you earn, spend, invest in and save, it can all be very difficult.
Even something as simple as keeping track of our bills!
Look, I’m super forgetful, I look at a bill, acknowledge it, put it down and don’t think about it again until I get the text collecting and then it’s too late, now I have a late fee and I have a skid on my payment history.
Bad memory should not mean bad credit, but let’s face it, it does. So what can we do to make sure we’re not boycotting our own financial stability?
We put together a list of tips to help you stay on top of your finances
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1. Be aware of your financial reality.
Sit down and take a hard look at where you are financially.
What is the current state of your business? Have your sales gone up or down? How did last year look for you? What can you do to fix those tiny capital leaks that could potentially build up to considerable amounts over time?
Sometimes we don’t realize how bad we’re doing until we sit down and take a hard look and where we’re at.
Ask yourself those hard questions and be realistic about your answers.
2. Tune up your business.
Investing in upgrading your equipment and software, timely facility maintenance and constant training for your staff (and yourself) are some of the important factors in a business financial success, yet some of the most underrated, too.
3. Keep a sales record.
Having a business account means being able to track at your net sales history. According to most financial experts, the longer the history, the better.
4. Map out your progress
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Make a chart to visualize your finances, this means your ups, downs, gains, loses, investments, expenses and future goals. Sometimes having visual aid can help you better understand your high and slow seasons so you can be more strategic in your investment.
5. Talk to a professional.
Look into getting a financial product, don’t let big financial institutions put you down or disregard you just because you’re not some gigantic corporation.
Reach out to a professional to custom design a financial product to fit your needs. It has to make sense for your business (and healthy too!)
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At Cardiff we specialize in medium to small businesses and we cater to their needs so shoot us a message and explore your options.
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