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Small businesses in Colorado are slowly growing bigger and better. However, businesses are struggling to keep up with the increasing expenses.
So, here are a few ways small businesses in Colorado can save money while continuing to grow bigger.
#1 Consider a Part-Time CFO
A part-time CFO – Chief Financial Officer – is a fractional CFO. Fractional CFO services are becoming more popular as they allow small businesses to save time and money by outsourcing some of their financial management to someone who can provide that service on a reduced scale.
A good fractional and experienced CFO will help you manage your business and ensure business growth. It will also ensure you’re compliant with regulations and provide needed leadership when needed. They can also help you develop an organizational structure that works for your company as it grows or shrinks in size over time.
An hourly Colorado-based fractional CFO will cost you anything between $100 and $500 an hour. That is cheaper than hiring a full-time CFO to manage all your finances. At the same time, a fractional CFO will be more experienced and knowledgeable about the industry. So, you can rest assured that you will be getting the best possible service.
#2 Ask Vendors for Better Prices
Not all businesses are going to be willing or able to give you a discount, but don’t be afraid to ask. If you’re paying full price for what could be an inferior product or service, it is time to ask your vendors for better prices and deals.
Don’t feel like you’re entitled. A good vendor will understand that they need to work with small business owners and will make an effort if they know how much value they’ll get in return by doing so.
#3 Use Marketing to Get Ahead of Sales Dips and Spikes
To get ahead of sales dips and spikes, you need to be able to anticipate them.
You can do this by using marketing techniques like A/B testing and customer surveys. You can test different versions of landing pages, emails, or other marketing materials and see which ones work better based on customer feedback. Then use the winning design for all future campaigns—and discard the losers! This way, you not only save on production costs but also time spent doing research and development on new content every time you launch a campaign.
If your business has multiple locations that sell similar products or services, it is vital to know what customers think about each location. It is also necessary to know how those opinions differ from one another. That is to serve them better across all locations.
You could conduct an online survey asking people where they prefer shopping at each store location so that employees at each location know where most people prefer shopping there instead of somewhere else nearby (unless customers specifically said otherwise).
#4 Use a Simple Accounting System
With all the options out there, it can be difficult to make a decision about which accounting software package is right for your business.
While it’s tempting to purchase the most robust and elaborate programs, these options will often cost more than they’re worth. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on software that may not do what you need it to do, consider using something simpler and less expensive like Quickbooks. While this program isn’t perfect, it is easy enough for most people to use with little or no training.
#5 Outsource Your Books to an Accountant
Outsourcing your books to an accountant can help you save time, money, and energy. Your bookkeeping records are a valuable asset for your business. They are used for tax filings and financial reporting. However, if you don’t have the right systems in place, they may also be costing you money by not accurately reflecting how well your company is performing financially.
Accountants have the expertise needed to manage this crucial aspect of running a business while freeing up time for other areas of focus like sales growth or marketing efforts that can drive new customers through the door.
#6 Save on Employee Benefits
One area many small businesses overlook is employee benefits. Benefits are an essential part of any employee’s compensation package, but many small business owners do not consider how they can save on these expenses. If you’re looking for ways to cut costs while still offering your employees fair and valuable benefits, here are some options:
- Consider the value of the benefits you offer. Do they represent quality coverage? Are they competitive with other companies in your industry? You may also want to compare your offerings with those offered by large corporations like Amazon or Google; both offer relatively generous healthcare plans for their full-time employees that include dental coverage, vision insurance, and even tuition assistance if eligible.
- Look at how much others are spending on health care premiums each year before deciding whether or not you need to adjust upwards.
These simple and efficient ways can help small Colorado businesses save money. They can then channel this money elsewhere for better results and growth.
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