3 Budgeting Tips For A Small Business

You have just opened up your small business, and you are excited to work in your dream profession.  However, starting a small business can be difficult especially if this is your first venture into working for yourself.  You want to take time crafting a budget so that you can make enough revenue to expand your business in a timely manner.  Luckily, there are a few simple budgeting tips that every small business owner should know.

Focus On Your Sales Cycle

Every business has busy and slow periods, but you need to account for your expenses during those slow periods especially if you have an “off season.”  If you know your business will be slow a particular time of the year, it is wise to put some money aside specifically for those months. During your slow periods, you need to be planning for your busy season by cutting costs down.  You want to also put time into creating a strong marketing plan for your busy season so that you can make up for your slow period.

Remember To Pay Yourself

When starting your own business, you have several expenses to take into account, and you might try to cut costs down as much as possible.  However, it is important that you remember you are also an employee and you have to pay yourself. You want to draft a budget that allows you to get paid fairly along with your other employees.

Understand Your Risks

As a new small business owner, it is essential that you are planning for the future and analyzing your financial risks.  Every business has risk factors that could negatively impact their business, so it is critical that you know how to handle each risk.  Do you operate in an area that is impacted by natural disasters? Are you planning to hire employees that are in school that will only stay for months at a time?  You want to assess all of the factors that threaten your productivity, then protect yourself accordingly.

PL Consulting Can Help You Plan Your Budget!

PL Consulting offers a diverse range of bookkeeping and other financial services. Each of our services is customized to fit the needs of our client and his or her business plan. Our team can help you with each step of your business from organization, to budget, to financial maintenance.  We are located in Pikesville at 119 Old Court Rd Baltimore, MD 21208. Contact us at 410.764.3731 or info@plcfo.com so that we can assist you with your bookkeeping needs.