Keeping a close eye on your company’s financials is essential in planning a business strategy.
Every company should pay attention to its current financial state. It can be of immeasurable value for future business ventures and financial projections. It can also help when deciding which direction to take the company.
Proper financial analysis is complex and requires a level of understanding of the relevant information. Approach the task with care and attention by following the steps below. You’ll then manage to get a clear picture of your company’s financial position.
Step 1. Analyse the Value Chain
The value chain is a process that identifies activities related to the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of your product. By going thorough the examination of internal activities you will determine which are the most valuable and which need improvements.
By reviewing individual steps and their costs you will get valuable insight. You can then understand the basic expenses of making your product ready and available for sale.
Step 2. Review Financial Statements
When you review the financial statements, it’s important to understand the vital components and terms. Here are some brief explanations of what you might see in your financial information:
The balance sheet will usually be your main focal point. This is a snapshot of your assets, liabilities and equity at one point in time.Assets and liabilities are split into
– Current (expected to last for less than 12 months)
– Non-current/ Fixed Assets (will last for more than a year)
Dividing total assets by total liabilities will give you the current ratio this is a reliable way to assess your company’s ability to fulfil all ongoing obligations.
Subtracting liabilities from assets produces the book value, which expresses the shareholder capital and company profits.
Step 3. Measure Risk and Potential Profit
Once you get a firm grip on your financial statement, you should examine how profitable your business is.
Doing so will help you understand how well your company can deal with the market’s risks and challenges.
The crucial aspect of this step is comparison – look at current data concerning past numbers, competitors and marketplace averages.
Step 4. Create a Forecast
To make the most out of the analysis, you should use the gathered information to create a financial forecast. The forecast will be based on 2 points; your assumptions about how your business will grow ;and the market situation in the foreseeable future.
A forecasted statement is a valuable tool for detecting areas of your business that could be improved. By understanding your forecast you will be prepare you for future challenges.
Analyse, Plan, and React
Dealing with the challenging task of financial analysis shouldn’t be an isolated effort. The point of developing a thorough understanding of the financials is to formulate a strategy and execute it efficiently. Push your business in the right direction by cutting prices and creating a detailed plan.
Contact me today if you need help to plan your business success, Julia@leaskas.co.uk or on 07855275099