Why is it that some businesses fail and some succeed? Each case is different but there are some deciding factors that play a pivotal role. Let’s identify them so that you can ensure that your business doesn’t go in the same direction. 

 

Lack of planning 

 

Businesses fail due to lack of short-term and long-term planning. Your planning should include how your business will look in the coming months and how many years ahead. With details of measurable goals and outcomes. Proper planning will include lists of specific tasks with dates and deadlines. Failed planning will hurt your business. Businesses fail due to lack of managerial ability also and a manager should in most cases be able to make the right decisions.

 

Lack of capital 

 

Having no money is a worrying sign. This shows that your business is unable to pay its bills, loans, and other financial obligations. When there is no financial capacity it is difficult to plan the growth of the business and this may jeopardize your day-to-day activities. It can also make investors in such data run away from you like wildfire. You may also not be budgeting appropriately also. In this instance, you may be spending in areas that you don’t need to or not putting the right amount of money into the areas that do need it. This is where financial management and assistance comes into its own. A business accountant would be able to help you in all these areas and ensure that your accounts are as healthy as they can be. 

 

Poor location 

 

Poor location is a critical drawback to your business. If you rely on pedestrian traffic, so to speak, then location is necessary and strategic. A bad location can significantly cost you the marketing costs of trying to get customers into your business. You must choose the best location for the biggest profit. 

 

Proper inventory management 

 

When you have a business that needs inventory, be aware that too little inventory will hurt your sales. You’ll get to the point where you have buyers in the business but you have no merchandise to sell to them. Too much inventory will hurt your profitability, as inventory costs money and if you do not plan your expenses you can be left with no cash. Therefore one has to find the balance point of the right amount of inventory for your business without compromising the day-to-day operations.

 

Personal use of business funds

 

It is recommended to separate your personal bank account from your business account. Withdrawing money for personal needs from a business bank account can cause you to get an incorrect picture of the financial situation of the business and can paralyze your business. The money in your business is not your personal money and therefore you should act as such. Be wise with your funds – this is something that a financial assistant will be able to help you with. 

 

Take responsibility 

 

Set goals for measurement and give yourself an end date. If you plan to work in your business only a few hours a week, you can not expect great results. A business owner is required to focus and commit to bring success.