For small and startup businesses, every cent really does count, and making sure that you take good care of your business’s financial aspect can play an important role in mitigating the risks of having a startup. There are a few changes that businesses can make to cut some unnecessary costs.

Consider having a mobile office structure.

In today’s digitally-driven environment, having a formally rented office space rapidly becoming a thing of the past. The rent, utilities, and insurance fees that come along with a permanently rented office space can eat away at your company’s profits, and if your startup does not fundamentally require a fixed office space, cutting this expense can make a huge impact on your bottom line. Studies have shown that it can improve your employees’ happiness and efficiency, and you won’t be limited to your regional hiring pool either.

Optimize your home office spaces to be as energy-efficient as possible

As well as being kinder to the environment, having an energy-efficient home office space can save you a substantial amount of money on overhead costs such as utilities and rates. Your home office being as energy efficient as possible can save you and your employees a substantial amount of money. And even if not all businesses can work remotely, having an office space that operates as efficiently as possible can help minimize additional costs and provide a healthier and more budget-friendly workspace.

Create and stick to a formal budget

This should generally go without saying, but you would be surprised at how few startups actually create, let alone follow their budgets. Your budget should be clear, allow for flexibility, and shouldn’t be designed to hinder your business’s growth or freedom. It is advisable to establish price “ranges” for your anticipated startup business costs, and your business should use these estimates as a means to maintain a hold on your business spending. Another key aspect of your business’s financial health is ensuring you keep accurate and up to date financial records to have a real-time view of your financial position.

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Utilize outsourcing and freelancing

Instead of hiring in-house staff to manage the digital and copywriting needs of your company, when you’re just getting your business off the ground, outsourcing these areas of your business to professionals who have the capacity and knowledge to do the tasks properly can prove to be a more cost-effective and efficient method of getting things done.

Bring your own device.

Purchasing laptops and other media devices require a large capital investment and can be an unnecessary cost to your business, especially considering the depreciation of tech assets; requesting that employees bring their own devices and potentially offering them a subsidy or any other benefit in return can keep your sunk costs low and help maintain your startup cashflow.

Understand how tax deductions will work

The IRS implements a business tax structure for startups that incentivize the growth of small companies. This can be extremely helpful to your company, and knowing which aspects of your company, including marketing, advertising, utilities, as well as additional operational and startup costs, are all tax-deductible can make a huge difference to your business’s bottom line.

Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

Most business owners understand just how important it is to get the best possible deal and a vital role in securing a loyal customer in your business’s success. Don’t forget to ask and see if a company you’re dealing with can offer you a better deal; they might surprise you!