As a small business owner, you need to increase profits and maintain a healthy equity. But if you’re currently acting as your own accountant, you may be missing out on crucial ways to do this. The accountants at SD Associates are here to explain why an accountant will benefit your small business in more ways than one.

Manage Your Business’s Cash Flow

Cash flow is the lifeline for any business, but more often than not, small business owners don’t have the resources or time to effectively track cashflows properly. If you’re looking to apply for a business loan, the strength of your cash flow is one of the factors that lenders look, so you have the ability to repay a loan. Whether you need a loan to help cover your business’s working capital needs or a loan restructuring to help expand your business, our accountants will be able to assist you in tracking your cash flow and ability to provide the bank solid information when applying for that new loan.

Help Improve Your Business Credit

When you need apply for a business credit card or for a loan, having good (or great) credit is crucial for being able to access capital. But just because you’re excellent at running your small business doesn’t mean you know how to build your business credit—that’s where SD Associates, P.C. comes in! Our accountants will guide you through best practices to build credit for your business, so you can get the funding you want when you need it. These practices may include:

• Establishing a business entity separate from your personal finances.
• Financing certain business purchases.
• Registering with the credit bureau that is appropriate for your small business.

Assists with Borrowing Money Against Unpaid Invoices

As a small business owner, there may be times where you need cash fast or you are waiting for your clients to pay their outstanding invoices. SD Associates, P.C. accountants have the financial and business acumen needed to identify these gaps for cash flow purposes. They can assist you to determine why your cash flow is negative.  If you have several clients who are not paying their invoices within the terms set forth in your policies, we can will assist you through the process of factoring these invoices. This practice enables you to borrow money against unpaid invoices so that you can quickly get the capital infusion you need to help you run your business efficiently.

Whether you are looking for an accountant to help you in the process of raising capital, or you need a bookkeeper to manage your monthly expenses and invoices, SD Associates in Elkins Park, PA can help! Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our financial experts.