A very important aspect of modern day business as well as in past times is the monetary side of things. With all the income rolling in to your business, it’s absolutely necessary for you to hire somebody with a bit of financial know how to not only balance your accounts but make sure you’re not over budget or to see if there’s scope for another potential acquisition or two.
One avenue you can look down is through your own workforce. Is there somebody there that you can trust and can make the step up to take on this particular job? Would they be able to stand the pressure? O.k. You may have to give them a slight pay rise but it will most definitely be worth it in the long run and a huge weight off your already cluttered mind.
The most popular way you can eradicate these financial worries is through hiring an already established hardworking accountant. If they’re good at your job, there’ll be no need for all those pointless training exercises. They’ll fit smoothly in and no doubt get their head down straightaway. Although slightly pricier than your everyday employee, not only will they balance the books in a quick, efficient manner but you can also get some tax advice from them too.
Not wanting to hire someone new? Think you can sort it all out yourself? Again it’s totally up to you. Just remember to stay away from those clients who have a previous track record of late payments no matter the lucrative promises they put forward. Always chase up politely at first those who claim they will pay you but haven’t got round to it yet. You can’t be a soft touch in business. Your company massively depends on these payments. If things start to get out of hand, speak to a lawyer and demand a written letter of warning to be sent over. This normally succeeds in hurrying things along. A bit of advice if you are going it alone however is don’t wear yourself out too much. No amount of caffeinated coffee can help you when you’re dramatically feeling the strain of the buildup of pressure.
Your home finances not going as well as your business finances? Struggling to pay rent on your expensive two bedroomed flat in South Kensington? As tempting as it is, we strongly recommend to you not to dip into your thriving business’s pockets to sort out your worrying home problems. If you do start to do this, it could soon be a regular thing and you could be set for a bit of a downward spiral. Moreover, questions will soon start to be raised within the company about how you like to run your business.
However you sort out your business finances, remember to be as cost effective as you can. Whoever you choose to look after the company’s money, make sure you stand by them and ensure their job is as simple as can be.
