Getting Back on Track | Small Business Budgeting Tips

There is no doubt that the pandemic had caused both short-term and long-term effects on the economy and small businesses around the world. We’ve seen many business owners, including our clients, make smart decisions during the pandemic, from taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program to adjusting business operations and investing in new revenue streams. While you can’t prepare for a pandemic, you can certainly take these tough lessons learned and create a business budget to help get your business back on track going forward.
Here are some simple budgeting tips to help get your business back on track:

1. Get educated
Knowledge is power! Having a basic understanding of the financial side of your business can give you confidence when making business decisions. Taking an Accounting 101 or Budgeting Basics class can give you the tools you need to a better understanding of the underpinnings of your business.

2.Hire Pro
Okay, so now you know the basics about the financial DNA of your business. When it comes to some of the everyday functions and processes, however, we recommend hiring a professional. Hiring an experienced tax accountant, business attorney, and bookkeeper, can drive the profitability of your business and help maintain your budget. Plus, they will likely catch issues that you may miss.

3. Automate Your Bill Payment Schedule
Managing your business’s financials is a task in itself, so it’s easy to forget your own personal finances. If you’re making payments on business loans, credit cards, mortgages, or car notes, do yourself a favor and set-up automated payments so you don’t feel as if you are working overtime to manage your financial responsibilities.

4. Utilize the Right Tools
Implementing the right budgeting tools for your business can have a significant impact on your business’s success. Utilizing software like QuickBooks that offers a budgeting tool allows you to streamline your business, save time, and increase productivity.

We know maintaining your business budget can be a hassle, but it’s well worth it in the long run! We hope these budgeting hacks will save you time and headaches when navigating the challenges in business today.