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Financial Planning Factors To Consider When Starting A New Business Slider

A financial plan is completely different from your financial statements. Instead of looking at what has already happened, you make forecasts for the coming months, projecting earnings and expenses. Your forecasts will act as an early warning system, helping you plan for cash flow dips, recognize financing needs and identify the best timing for projects. Also it proffers you a tool for keeping an eye on your finances, letting you gauge your progress and quickly head off trouble. Listed below are a few steps to create a financial plan for your small business.

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  1. Financial planning must begin with your business’ strategic plan. You must think about what you wish to achieve at the beginning of a new year and inquire yourself a string of queries: • Do I need to expand? • Do I need more equipment? • Do I need to hire more staff? • Do I need other new resources? • How will my plan affect my cash flow? • Will I need financing? If yes, how much? Then, determine the financial impact in the coming twelve months, including spending on major projects.

  2. Develop monthly financial projections by documenting your expected earning based on sales projections & expected expenditures for supplies, labour, overhead, etc. If you have a very tight cash flow, you may wish to make weekly projections.

  3. Make use of your financial forecasts to determine your financing requirements. Approach your financial partners before time to know about your options. Well- prepared financial projections will help assure banking institutions that your monetary management is solid.

  4. It is a sound idea to have an emergency fund before you actually require them. Maintain a cash reserve or keep lots of room on your line of credit.

  5. Through the year, compare actual results with your projections to find out if you are on target or have to adjust. Monitoring aids you detect financial issues prior to they get out of control.

  6. If you don’t have the expertise, consider hiring professional services.

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