the recession

Be proactive to fight through the recession and make your business part of the statistics of success.

• Don't ignore your cashflow - ignoring your cash position could be a choice of route to failure. A small business can grow very quickly but if the cash balance cannot keep up, there is a chance of overtrading and the business going out of action. A rolling cashflow forecast can help foresee potential problems and highlight timings of certain obligatory payments such as salaries and payments to HMRC. If problems are highlighted early, it gives you time to take proactive action.
• Keep an eye on your debtors - it is easy to take the eye off the ball once the invoice has been sent. Many timing cashflow issues can occur when there may be a query with an invoice, or maybe the customer hasn't received the invoice. An efficient credit control system ensures that invoices effectively reach the customer and are paid on time.
• Failing to plan - every business should ensure they have a business plan. The plan sets targets and measures performance which allows you to make important decisions on how the business will operate.
• Take a step back - sometimes if you are wearing the hat in all areas of your business, it is easy to get caught up with day-to-day problems. It can be beneficial to outsource certain areas allowing you to take a vital step back now and again. You can then reassess your business and get on with running it more effectively.

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