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The Importance of Finance for Entrepreneurs

Taxes| Money| Finance Management
May 24, 2023•2 min read

As an entrepreneur, knowing your finances is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. It's not just about making money, it's about understanding your financial situation and using that information to make informed decisions about your business.

Here are some reasons why knowing your finances is crucial as an entrepreneur:

  1. Helps you make informed decisions

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Knowing your finances helps you make informed decisions about your business. By having a clear understanding of your revenue and expenses, you can make strategic decisions about where to invest your money and where to cut costs. This can help you improve your profitability and achieve your business goals.

  1. Allows you to plan for the future

When you know your finances, you can plan for the future. You can create realistic financial projections and set goals for your business. This can help you make informed decisions about hiring, expanding your business, or investing in new products or services.

  1. Helps you manage your cash flow

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Managing your cash flow is essential for any business. By knowing your finances, you can anticipate your cash flow needs and plan accordingly. This can help you avoid cash flow problems and ensure that you have enough cash on hand to pay your bills, invest in your business, and take advantage of new opportunities.

  1. Enables you to secure financing

If you need financing to start or grow your business, knowing your finances is essential. Potential lenders and investors will want to see that you have a clear understanding of your financial situation and that you have a solid plan for using the funds they provide. By knowing your finances, you can prepare the financial statements and projections that lenders and investors will need to see.

  1. Helps you stay compliant with tax laws

As a business owner, you are responsible for complying with tax laws. Knowing your finances can help you stay on top of your tax obligations and avoid penalties and fines. By keeping accurate financial records and working with a tax professional, you can ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable tax laws.

In conclusion, knowing your finances is critical for any entrepreneur. By having a clear understanding of your financial situation, you can make informed decisions about your business, plan for the future, manage your cash flow, secure financing, and stay compliant with tax laws. So, if you're an entrepreneur, make sure you take the time to get a handle on your finances – it will pay off in the long run.

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Mandy McGowan

Well hello there. I see I have piqued your interest enough to make you say who the heck is that Mandy lady…I have been an entrepreneur for just about as long as I have been an adult. I spent much of my time working in the accounting and tax industry and gained a wealth of knowledge and skills that have helped me truly manage the financial aspects of business and life. I get entrepreneur finance because I am an entrepreneur. I understand that a bad month in business usually means a bad month in personal finance also. Our income fluctuates, it is never guaranteed, and we hustle every damn day to earn our money. Which makes any sort of financial goal a little more difficult. I have been an entrepreneur with a wildly successful business but I was broke. I have been an entrepreneur who didn’t know how I was going to feed my kids at the end of the day, standing in line at the grocery store, praying the electric bill hadn’t cleared yet so I could buy groceries… because feeding my kids was more important than having lights on at night. I am an entrepreneur who knows the importance of budgeting and planning and saving and doing it all in a way that doesn’t make me want to run and hide or make me feel like I CAN’T do the things I want to. I geek out with spreadsheets and finance and numbers and money. I love sharing my geekiness in a way that allows you to ‘get it’ and how it will work for you. It isn’t one size fits all when you are an entrepreneur, so helping you find the way that works for you is my goal. So now that you know more about me, reach out and say hi!

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