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Numerous books have been written about the behaviors or characteristics of very successful people, however this article focuses on successful or aspirational small businesses. A small business enterprise is one that has developed from a microbusiness to a SME to a medium-sized business to a major company that employs hundreds of people and generates yearly sales of more than one billion Naira.

We are only concentrating on financial behaviors here as well. We'll look at several additional behaviors that are predicted to support the positive financial behavior and contribute to business performance as a whole.

Based on annual revenue, those that employ best practices routinely beat rivals and express greater levels of satisfaction with their choice to run a small business. These financial practices will give small business owners a fresh outlook to help them plan for the future without compromising their relationships with clients, their art, or their team.

Review your money frequently.

Every firm has a regular rhythmic pattern of income and expenses, as well as a natural ebb and flow. Seasonality can play a role occasionally. Sometimes it's because of the length of the projects and the conditions of the contracts. In any case, conducting weekly and monthly financial assessments is a good way to learn about the frequency and size of your company's activities as well as how much it might be expanding or in danger from late-paying customers.

Keep to a budget

A budget is nothing more than a projection of financial outcomes. Create a budget on the first of the month if you're just starting out to predict how much money you'll make and how much you'll spend. At the conclusion of the month, compare the budget to the actual results. Repeat after me. Your budgeting skills will improve. Additionally, budgeting will help you make better decisions and spot potential issues before they arise.

Make your debts and yourself whole.

A naira of income isn't necessarily a naira of profit, and your company could end up in a 10 foot hole if you ignore this fact. Only until you have paid off all of your bills, including those owed to your employees, should you declare a profit.

Proactive debt reduction

Debt might be advantageous on occasion. In order to support your company's long-term health and growth, you take on debt in the short term. Unnecessary debt, however, costs your company money. More significantly, once you have business debt, you should pay it off steadily and take steps to lower the principle.

Take a salary from the money your firm makes.

Your company might not use the word "salary." You are not required to send yourself a normal paycheck every two months. Instead, you might regularly withdraw funds from your business account to set away your personal income. Paying yourself forces you to consider your personal and corporate revenue independently.

Create the ideal business structure.

Corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships are typical company formations. Different legal and tax implications apply to each arrangement. Given the cost of altering and maintaining a business structure, you might wish to consult an expert if you're unsure of which structure is appropriate for your company.

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