Are you feeling overwhelmed with the worries that come with building your business? The journey to starting a business is different for everyone, but the common thing you’ll have with other owners are the long and hard hours of starting it. We know that it can be overwhelming having to run every aspect of your business yourself. When you want your business to succeed it is also worrisome that you might mess up in the process. Here we’ll focus on six of the most common mistakes new business owners make. Failing to have a business plan Creating a business plan can be difficult, but doing so is a necessity. A business plan shows what direction you see your business going in. In your business plan you want to include an executive summary as well as a company description. These two categories show why you are doing what you are. Next you want to include your market analysis which gives you an idea of how the economy and competition are doing in your area. You will also include how you plan to operate and run your business from the inside. This means day to day work, employees, yourself, etc. Going a
Do you need help understanding your business financial statements? You have come to the right place, here we will discuss the three main business financial statements. Starting a business can be nerve racking especially trying to figure out how much the business made or how much is coming out. That’s where financial statements come in and help you keep track of your business. Let’s expand your knowledge on the basics of business financials. What Are Financial Statements? Financial statements are written documents that outline a company’s operations as well as its financial success. Government organizations, accounting firms, and other entities frequently audit financial statements to assure they are precise and for reasons related to taxes, financing, or investments. The balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement are the three main financial statements for Businesses. Let us get into what each of them consist of. What is a Balance Sheet? A balance sheet is a summary of a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity. The Balance sheet gives insight about your business and its operations. Assets include two categories which are current and non-current assets. Current assets are cash equivalents, Accounts receivables, inventory, and prepaid expense. Non-current assets are properties,