Today’s FedEx top tip: Hire an accountant or independent financial services firm

Even if you’re extremely competent with numbers, it’s worth gaining the expertise of an accountant or an independent financial services company either at the beginning of your business’ journey, or on an ongoing basis. You’ll need to keep an accurate record of your business’ expenditure for the management of your company, as well as robust inventory records. An accountant can also help you monitor and manage your business and financial plans, to help ensure your growth objectives are met. In addition, an accountant can advise on an array of areas from the correct financial model for your business’ needs to growth initiatives such as the creation of new product lines – providing an additional layer of insight.

While it can be worth employing a full-time accountant depending on your business, it may be more cost effective to outsource your accountancy needs on an ad-hoc basis so funds can be invested in other areas such as business development.

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