In an ideal world, any business with a novel idea and a solid value system should be successful, right? Yes, but those are not the only criteria that are mandatory. A thorough financial management policy is equally important.

Whether your business is part of the service, merchandising or manufacturing industry, and whether it is a sole proprietorship, partnership, a limited liability, a corporation or a cooperative, having control over the flow of money into is crucial.

Bookkeeping, financing, cash flow, budgeting, resource planning, tax returns, debt monitoring are concepts linked closely to financial management. Maintaining clear, straightforward accounts for all the money that you handle in your business activities eliminates unnecessary confusion and helps increase profits.

The balance between inflow and outflow of money should be maintained in such a way that the enterprise earns income over and above what is spent.

Correct calculation of payroll taxes and sales or service tax and lowering interest on debts, arranging a good mix of both high profit and low-profit margin and appropriate sales volumes of such products/services, are also part of effective financial planning.

Directly, and indirectly, a systematic and disciplined financial management structure is good for any business, especially if the goal is to not stagnate but evolve and prosper.