How to Avoid Financial Disaster as a Startup or SME

How to Avoid Financial Disaster as a Startup or SME

Dear Reader,

Starting or operating a small business is a hazardous venture. According to the Small Business Administration, 20% of enterprises fail during the first year, and 50% fail within the first five years. Financial issues are one of the leading causes of business failure.

If you're a startup or SME, you've probably heard about these few things you can do to avoid financial disaster. These are the five most important hints:

  1. Make a Solid Financial Strategy: This should include a budget outlining your revenue and costs, as well as a plan for financing your firm.
  2. Carefully Manage Your Financial Flow: This entails meticulously analysing your incoming and outgoing funds and ensuring you have enough cash on hand to pay your expenses.
  3. Don't Go Overboard With Your Spending: It's easy to get carried away when you're first starting out, but it's critical to remain frugal with your money.
  4. Always Seek the Advice of a Financial Counsellor: If you're unsure how to handle your funds, a financial adviser can help you develop a strategy and keep you on track.
  5. Be Prepared for Unexpected Expenses: Things happen, so it's important to have a plan for how you will handle unexpected expenses.

In addition to the recommendations mentioned earlier, my team and I have conducted thorough research to determine how startups can keep an eye on how to manage their finance wisely.

I firmly believe that new companies require a unique strategy for managing their finances, even though their ultimate goal is the same as that of larger enterprises.

As your startup continues to grow, there will be a need for changes in implementation and management, as well as mandatory business restructuring.

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Bachir El-Saghir

A passionate and curious lifelong learner

1 年

Thanks for showcasing the essential points to consider for having and maintaining a viable business enterprise.

Bachir El-Saghir

A passionate and curious lifelong learner

1 年

Thanks for the very insightful post Sandra Obinna, MBA

KRISHNAN N NARAYANAN

Sales Associate at American Airlines

1 年

Great opportunity

Sandra Obinna, MBA

Private Wealth Advisor | Startup & SME Consultant | HNWIs Investment Facilitator | Founding Member - ivee

1 年

Here's an interesting piece that provides insights into the financial analyst checklist from an expert in the industry.

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