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Use this 8 budget tips if you own a startup

Chacha Wabara by Chacha Wabara
November 5, 2017
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Running a small business can be a handful especially without adequate planning and budgeting. It is very easy to run out of cash when dealing with small businesses and this is the major reason why most small businesses fail within a few months.

Being grounded on budget management is a sure ticket to success in any business. Below is how to create a budget that works;

8 helpful tips that could help you create a realistic budget that works.

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Get an understanding of your business risks, strengths and weaknesses

Your budget is much easier to handle when you have a clear understanding of all business risks and how they might affect your finances. This helps you plan ahead and minimize the effects such risks may have on your business. Try to define and understand your risks in the business. Figure out what and where your weaknesses are as well as your strengths.

Go overboard on expense budget

Overestimating your expense budget gives you wiggle room on bad market days and extra cash on good market days. Intentionally go overboard on maximum expenses. Overestimating your expense reduces the chances of being overwhelmed.

Plan for slow seasons/periods

Every business has its ‘sales cycle’; season when sales are high and the inevitably slow seasons. It is expedient that you pay close attention to your sales cycle. Figure out when your slow season is and adequately prepare for it. Realize that you might need to put aside some money for it.

Discipline yourself to save consistently

Failure to save might affect your budget adversely in future especially on ‘zero days’ when you could fall back on your savings. If you have problems with consistency, you should try the ‘pay yourself’ rule. Set an amount to pay yourself on a weekly or monthly basis just as you would your staff. This is a great way to save. Rather than reducing the percentage you save, up your game.

Restrict spending to the essentials

With the inflow of money, it is tempting to spend recklessly. You begin to tend to wants rather than needs. It is at this point that a scale of preference is of utmost importance. Prioritize your needs and spend only on what is absolutely essential for the business. Plan your budget strictly on essentials.

Apply caution when it comes to large purchases

Large purchases could easily get overwhelming without utmost care in planning. It’s better to handle large purchases in bits and on time. Plan to make gradual or installment payment or savings for impending large purchases as paying for them at once might hugely affect your business.

Always have a backup plan

The whole point of planning or creating a budget is so that you can resourcefully manage your finances to avoid asking for financial aid. The hard truth is that even the best of business men have need for financial support or aid from time to time.  Find out the best place you can get a loan from and keep all the details or documents you need handy.

Monitor your budget

Given the flow of money, accomplishment of task and completion of projects, you might need to readjust your budget frequently. Constantly stay on top of your budget, making adjustments when necessary.

Consider these tips while creating your budget and you’ll realize how much better and helpful your budget will turn out to be.


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Chacha Wabara

Chacha Wabara

Chacha Wabara-Ogbobine is a Legal practitioner with over 9years post call experience. A research Consultant, professional writer and a blogger at heart,owner of four thriving websites with well over 10years of experience. Totally in love with keeping fit and coaching weight loss enthusiasts. I love my quiet time, being with my kids, watching TV series for hours on end.

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