The majority of small business revolves around money. Of course, you want to create an innovative product or service that will fill a hole in the market. You want to provide good customer service. You want to establish your brand as reputable within its field and make a good name for yourself. But at the end of the day, the majority of us head into the world of business with the intention of making money.

• Profit is what will keep your company afloat and ensure that you can move forward and progress.

• Profit is also what will provide you with a good quality of life outside of work.

Now, wherever money is involved, you’re going to have to account for what you’re making and monitor your finances. Let’s look a little further into this!

Why Monitor Your Professional Finances?

There are various reasons that you really do need to prioritise managing your finances.

• Filing Your Tax Return – at the end of each fiscal year, you need to file a tax return which will inform the taxman how much money your business has generated and how much you, in turn, owe to the government. It is a legal requirement to pay your taxes and failing to do so, or filing your taxes late, can result in you being issued with a whole host of fees and fines. In order to file a tax return, you need to be able to see exactly what money you have brought in, how much is tax deductible, and how much is left over to be taxed.

• Providing Yourself with an Income – when you run your own business, your income is generally dependent on the amount of money that your business is generating. If your business is bringing in a lot of cash, you can afford to provide yourself with a larger income. If your business is struggling, you may have to cut back on the amount that you have to keep. Managing finances effectively can ensure that the amount of money you are deducting from profits for personal use is reasonable.

Calling In Professional Help

Hiring an Accountant

If you’re struggling with your tax returns, an accountant is the person to turn to. They will be able to deal with the entire process from start to finish and ensure that your return is submitted correctly and on time!

Accounts Receivable Management

Sometimes businesses allow customers or clients to take their products or use their services and pay later. To manage payments made by these individuals, you might want to consider engaging with accounts receivable management.

Payroll

If you are an employer, you are going to have to ensure that your employees are being paid the right amount of money for the hours that they have worked. This is an entire new job in itself, so you might want to call in a payroll professional to manage this. They will be able to ensure that everyone is paid on time!

Dealing with your small business’ accounts can be relatively confusing. But knowing what you need to do and calling in the correct professional help to aid you in your journey should get things off to a relatively good start!

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