Business Owner Series: Part 9 of 9
Planning for young business owners
Chris Broome – Chartered Financial Planner
Financial planning is an important aspect of running a successful business, especially for young business owners. Here are some tips for young business owners to consider when planning their finances:
1. Create a budget: A budget is an essential tool for managing finances. It helps to identify income and expenses, and it also helps to set financial goals and monitor progress.
2. Identify sources of funding: Young business owners should identify potential sources of funding, such as loans, grants, and investors. This will help to ensure that they have the necessary funds to start and grow their business.
3. Establish a savings plan: Young business owners should establish a savings plan to ensure that they have enough money to cover unexpected expenses and emergencies.
4. Invest in financial education: Young business owners should invest in financial education to learn about budgeting, saving, and investing. This will help them to make informed decisions about their finances and understand the risks and rewards of different investment options.
5. Create a long-term financial plan: Young business owners should create a long-term financial plan that takes into account their current financial situation, future goals, and potential risks. This will help them to identify and plan for potential roadblocks and ensure that they are on track to achieve their financial goals.
6. Seek professional advice: Young business owners should seek professional advice from a financial planner, accountant or lawyer to help them navigate the complex financial landscape and make informed decisions about their finances.
7. Diversify your income streams: Young business owners should diversify their income streams by having multiple revenue streams. This will help to spread the risks and increase the chances of having a steady flow of income.
8. Be prepared for taxes: Young business owners should be prepared for taxes by setting aside a portion of their income to pay taxes. This will help them to avoid any surprises when it comes time to file their taxes.
In summary
Overall, financial planning is an important aspect of running a successful business, especially for young business owners. By following these tips, young business owners can take control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term success.
Next steps
Please get in touch to discuss your business and the steps you can take to create long-term stability.
More articles:
In case you missed any, here are the links to the previous articles in Business Owner Series:
Part 1 of 9: How to develop a management team so you can step back from your business
Part 2 of 9: What is management buy-out?
Part 3 of 9: How do EMI shares work for both employer and employee?
Part 4 of 9: Company profit extraction ideas
Part 5 of 9: How do you prepare your business for sale?
Part 6 of 9: How to attract the best buyers for your business
