[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]We all hoped 2021 would be a fresh start, but It\u2019s safe to say we all finished the year a little worn out. Make 2022 a better year for your business with these tips below.<\/p>\n

Set goals for the year<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you begin the new year, it’s important to reflect on 2021 and determine what financial goals you\u2019d like to set in 2022. Are there any short term goals you would like to achieve this year? What can you do that will work towards your long term goals? Find a way to measure your progress so you can celebrate your wins along the way and get motivated!<\/p>\n

Review your cash flow<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to review your cash flow as you begin the new year. Even if you\u2019re making high profits, you may have cash tied up in overstocked inventory, or maybe your clients aren\u2019t paying you on time. It pays to have a good idea of your incoming and outgoing payments to see where your money is getting bottlenecked so you avoid struggling to pay your staff and any unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n

Keep up-to-date financial records<\/strong><\/p>\n

You could risk losing money by failing to keep up with late customer payments or missing a payment to your suppliers if you\u2019re not keeping your records up to date. Use a good system to help track expenses, debts and creditors. It will also save time and money on accountancy costs.<\/p>\n

Make sure you\u2019re covered<\/strong><\/p>\n

After working hard to get your business in a good place financially, you need to make sure you are covered in all the right places so you avoid costly expenses down the road. It\u2019s helpful to sit down with an adviser and talk through all of the assets in your business and be aware of what may or may not be covered so you can get the right insurance tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n

Here at Cactus, we\u2019re the insurance toolbox for Kiwi business, so if you want to make sure you\u2019ve got everything sorted for the year ahead, come and chat to us![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1643060676111-46448bba-2b1e-10″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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