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As a business owner, it is essential to plan for the future; this includes making financial decisions that will allow your company to thrive now and for years to come. Financial plans are an essential part of running a successful small business, but they can be complicated or overwhelming for some people. With these tips, you will be able to make educated decisions about your company’s future and what steps you should take to grow and succeed!

Separate Your Goals

It is crucial to separate your personal and business goals when making financial decisions. As the owner, personal goals should not overshadow business objectives or vice versa. It is also necessary for you as the owner to focus on both short-term and long-term goals to prepare for your company’s future.

Organize Your Business Finances

As a business owner, it is to your benefit to organize yourself with all aspects of financial planning and decision-making. Areas of review include: taxes, overhead costs, debt management, cash flow issues, investment opportunities, credit card usage, and more.

You can hire a small business financial planner to help you manage your finances and keep you informed to be an asset to your own business.

401(k) Rollover Rules

When leaving a job, there are key factors to consider regarding 401(k) rollover rules. The administrative fees, range, and quality of your investments compared to an individual retirement account (IRA). A rollover has its own rules that should be clearly understood.

You have 60 days from the date you receive a retirement plan or individual retirement account (IRA) distribution to roll it over to another plan or IRA. Failure to meet the 60 day rollover time-period may result in penalties and additional taxes.

Expand Your Funding Options

Many small businesses may find they need additional funding. As a business owner looking for alternative sources of funding is critical. This step may include bank financing or applying for small business loans.

There are several financial resources available to small businesses and taking advantage of appropriate resources are critical to increase your business’s financial flexibility.

Try to maintain your credit score as high as possible so borrowing is an option if it becomes necessary. There are also various loans and financing available from the federal government that could be a good fit for your business if you apply.

Risk Management

No matter the size of your business, it is crucial to invest in risk management.

This move includes insuring any valuable equipment and property owned by your company as well as taking out liability insurance. Liability insurance can protect you from lawsuits or other problems that may arise down the road.

It is also necessary for you as a small business owner to understand who or what is covered under your insurance policy and what additional coverage you may need.

Invest in Training and Research

As a small business owner, you need to invest yourself or develop new skills to serve your company down the road. This might include classes or research on new developments within your industry.

FAQs
What is a financial plan for a small business?

A financial plan consists of business expenses and tax liability to cash flow management and debt repayment. Financial plans also include short-term goals such as credit card payments or equipment purchases, along with long-term objectives like company expansion.

Financial planning for small business owners is a must! Financial planning take time and effort. Therefore, your business finances need to be organized in such a way you that you have all the information to make decisions; tough decisions, in a timely and educated manner.

What does a financial advisor do for a small business?

You can hire a financial advisor to help your business manage its finances including investments and more. Financial advisors are trained to understand how the market works, so they may also advise what types of stocks or other investment opportunities your company should consider next.

Are Financial Advisors and Accountants the same?

No, financial advisors are not the same as accountants. Accountants handle all of your bookkeeping needs and advise how to make sound business decisions with your money. Financial advisors focus on investments and risk management.

If you are looking for advise on financial planning for a small business or would like to review your options, reach out to a professional today.