THERE’S no doubt that businesses are experiencing challenging times at present, against the backdrop of soaring inflation, Brexit red tape and trading difficulties, and the socioeconomic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
This has caused UK entrepreneurs and business leaders to slash their investment plans as prices soar while plunging consumer confidence has left firms far more pessimistic about the current economic outlook.
However, businesses may be able to salvage some of their investment plans and forge a viable way forward by partnering with a financial advisor. Here are some benefits of this:
Make Your Business More Efficient and Profitable
According to data, more than half of all SMEs in the UK close in their first five years due to cash flow issues and poor financial management, so creating a venture that’s more efficient and profitable can make the difference between success and failure.
A financial advisor or investment manager can help in this respect, as they take a forensic look at your company’s finances and identify potential areas in which spending can be reduced and profitability may be improved over time.
For example, they may identify excessive examples of spending that can be reduced or removed from your budget entirely. At the same time, they can appraise the viability of the assets on your balance sheet, while analysing pricing and the premiums that the market can bear.
By working closely with an advisor, you can also take the emotion out of your financial decision-making and actively separate your passion for your business from the far more forensic and practical process of managing your money.
Take Control of your Business’s Path
Small businesses account for a staggering 99.2% of the private sector in the UK, so such entities play a significant role in driving the national economy.
Because of this, you must take charge of your venture’s commercial operations and optimise its individual growth as a way of powering the economy, creating jobs, and generating prosperity for customers.
Hiring a financial advisor will help here, especially if you’re a novice entrepreneur and not a particular expert in the field of finance or commerce.
Ultimately, most entrepreneurs have a core competency that’s relevant to their business operation (such as sales or merchandising). They’re rarely financial experts, so outsourcing this responsibility can optimise your finances while freeing you to focus on the things that you’re good at.
Keep Your Personal and Business Finances Separate
On a final note, we’d recommend keeping your personal finances separate from those associated with your business as an entrepreneur.
The reason for this is simple; it makes it far easier to identify business expenses, maintain accurate records, and access more digital options for receiving and banking cash.
After all, most banks won’t allow you to use a personal account for your business, so separating your finances should be done as quickly as possible as an entrepreneur.
This also creates a clear point of separation in your mind, which is key when creating a business-focus mindset that maintains the boundaries between different aspects of your life.
