{"id":16208,"date":"2023-09-20T11:38:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T10:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaskas.co.uk\/?p=16208"},"modified":"2023-09-18T13:42:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T12:42:15","slug":"5-ways-to-overcome-economic-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaskas.co.uk\/5-ways-to-overcome-economic-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to overcome economic uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Economic uncertainty is an ongoing worry for any business owner.<\/p>\n<p>You can control your own financial management, but you don\u2019t have any direct control over the wider macro-economy. And in the first few years of the 2020s, there have certainly been plenty of tricky ups and downs for your business to navigate.<\/p>\n<p>Current economic uncertainty stems from a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fluctuating markets<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15980 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/leaskas.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023-06-06-LSpa-Jephson-11am-05-of-08-6174-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Economic uncertainty is an ongoing worry for any business owner.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaskas.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023-06-06-LSpa-Jephson-11am-05-of-08-6174-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leaskas.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023-06-06-LSpa-Jephson-11am-05-of-08-6174-345x345.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Geopolitical tensions<\/li>\n<li>Pandemic recovery<\/li>\n<li>The impact of climate change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This unpredictability poses significant challenges for sustained growth and stability \u2013 but there are simple steps you can take to react to these challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simple strategies for overcoming the challenges of economic uncertainty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good financial management is the key to riding any period of economic uncertainty. When sales, revenues, supplier prices and operational costs are all highly dynamic, it\u2019s good to know that your business has cash in the bank and a solid financial strategy to stick to.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you get tighter control over your business finances? And what are the main areas to focus on, track and manage as a business owner or financial director (FD)?<\/p>\n<p>Here are five straightforward ways to tackle economic uncertainty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manage your cashflow effectively<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 cashflow management is the process of tracking your cash inflows and outflows, identifying potential problems and being proactive about taking action. It\u2019s helped by running regular cashflow forecasts and sticking to budgets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry out spend management<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 spend management involves tracking your expenses and identifying areas where you can cut costs. You do this by switching to more cost effective suppliers, cutting back unnecessary expenses and having tighter approval processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate better terms and prices with suppliers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 negotiation can help you save money on your raw materials, labour and other important costs. You can also negotiate better payment and credit terms by building trusted relationships with your suppliers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embrace AI automation to cut costs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 artificial intelligence (AI) tools are a great way to automate tasks, such as customer service, billing and inventory management. This frees up time for strategic activities and saves you money on labour costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversify into new products or markets<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 diversification helps you reduce your dependence on a single product or market, making your business more resilient to economic downturns. It\u2019s important to choose products or markets that are complementary to your existing business, and that have good growth potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Talk to us about strengthening your financial management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the world in such an unstable state, it\u2019s always difficult to know exactly what lies around the corner for your business. But it\u2019s safe to say that with a robust and agile financial strategy, you\u2019re in a better position to flex your revenue streams and overcome any cashflow pitfalls.<\/p>\n<p>As your adviser, we\u2019ll help you get tighter control over your cashflow, budgeting and financial forecasting \u2013 giving you the numbers you need to navigate uncertain times. Contact Julia today julia@leaskas.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Economic uncertainty is an ongoing worry for any business owner. 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