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Financial planning for small business owners

10/05/11

According to the Belleville news Democrat, the declining number of self-employed people in the United States may be an indication that many small business owners do not plan ahead financially and have difficulty keeping their doors open during times of economic instability. Operating a small business can be complex, and a drought in profits may present unforeseen variables. By properly managing a business' finances, however, small business owners can ride out the storm.

Financially, a small business needs to ensure an adequate cash-flow first and foremost. This means having enough capital at the outset to weather potentially difficult financial periods. When profits are high, small business owners should make an effort to save as well as invest cash in the business. Another important financial aspect of small business ownership is insurance. Disaster and life insurance are two of the best ways to properly insure a business, and owners should also make sure there is a clear and beneficial succession plan in place for the business in the event of death.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses employ about half of Americans in the private sector and account for 44 percent of the total private U.S. payroll.

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