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4 Biggest Financial Mistakes Business Owners Make

By Thomas on July 12, 2022

Mistakes are a natural part of being human. After all, we have to make mistakes in order to learn from them. Yet, learning from others mistakes can help us avoid having to suffer the consequences instead of having to make them oursleves.

The most successful businesses are the ones that observe and take notes from their predecessors. To help increase your chances of success, here are some of the most important things that you should lookout for as an entrepreneur.

Expanding Too Soon

A lot of business owners have dreams of being an overnight success. And while this may seem exciting, the truth is that growing too quickly can be incredibly dangerous. It’s easy to lose track of your finances, and find yourself with too much incoming work without the manpower to handle it.

Many business owners choose a sale leaseback with the intentions of opening up new locations, only to find that they’re in way over their head and their business implodes.

Before you make any big moves, make sure that you know your numbers inside and out and have the data to prove that you’re capable of taking your business to the next level, otherwise it could be disastrous.

Setting Prices Too Low

It’s natural to want to set competitive prices that set you apart from other businesses. When you offer low prices, it’s almost impossible to make a profit. It’s important that you conduct enough market research so that you price in a sweet spot rather than too high or too low.

Believ it or not, people are willing to pay a higher price assuming what you offer is high quality. Focus on being the best at your industry and people will pay the price you ask for it.

Not Anticipating Taxes

A lot of new business owners aren’t prepared for the tax liability that comes along with their business. As such, they find themselves hit hard when April comes and they realize they owe much more then they thought. The best way to stay on top of tax time is to pay quarterly rather then yearly. Stay familiar with how much you owe as the year goes on, from state taxes to industry specific ones, so that you aren’t hit with any expensive surprises.

Not Hiring The Right Staff

Many new business owners are so concerned with staffing as quickly as possible that they skim over the hiring process. However, even though it may be time consuming to find the perfect fit, you’ll end up saving more money in the long run. By choosing employees that you can rely on, who are highly qualified, your have a much higher employee retainment rate, and ultimately create a better image for your business.

 

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