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Feedback & Testimonial
on Our Hotline?
Hello it’s Michael Uadiale, CPA of
SMEED CPA Inc. We’ve just installed a toll-free
number that I would like for you to call and tell me how you
think we are doing as your CPA firm.
Just dial 800-609-9006
extension 3638 and follow the instructions. If we’ve
done a good job please let me know. And if we can
improve on anything, please mention that too.
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Also as we expand our business,
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When they do this we want to
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You will click on the Rate and
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You can choose between 1 and 5
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It's that simple. Thank
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What is the
Best Financial Tool for
Business Owners?
 If
there was a tool that helped you create crystal-clear
plans . . . that provided you with continual feedback
on how well your plan was working . . . that told you exactly
what's working and what isn't, allowing you to
consistently make smart business decisions to keep your
business on track for success - wouldn't you want to take
advantage of it?
Well, there is such a tool. It's called the Budget vs.
Actual report.
Clarifying
Your Plan
Clarity is power. The clearer you are with your business
goals, the more likely you are to achieve them.
Creating a budget forces you to drill down in to the details
of your goals. It prods you to think about how one business
decision affects all other aspects of the company's
operations.
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Example: Say you want to grow your sales by 15% this
year. Does that mean you need to hire another
salesperson? When will the business start to see
new sales from this person? Do you need to set up
an office for them? New phone line? Buy them
a computer? Do you need to do more advertising?
How much more will you spend? When will you see
the return on your advertising expenditure? |
You see, a budget is really a planning tool
that makes you clarify your dreams. And planning is the first
step in making your dreams real.
Navigating
the Ship
Once you've clarified your goals, you start
making business decisions to help you reach your desired
outcome. Some of those decisions will be great and give you
better than expected results. And some decisions will give you
poor results.
This is where the Budget vs Actual shines.
When you compare your budgeted sales and
expenses to your actual results, you see exactly how far
you are off your plan. Sometimes you need to adjust your
plan (budget) and sometimes you need to focus more attention
to the areas of your business that are not performing as well
as you planned.
Either way, you are gleaning valuable insights
into your business.
It's like sailing a boat. You are off-course
most of the time - but having a clear goal and making many
adjustments helps you reach your destination.
Just Do It
Nike knows the power of the phrase "Just Do
It." We often know what we need to do but don't take the
necessary action.
It may seem like a huge hassle to create a
budget and then create a Budget vs. Actual report every
month. But as with any new skill, although it's hard at
first, it does get easier.
Let us help you. We can guide you
through the budgeting process. We can ask you questions that
help you gain clarity.
You'll feel energized after it's done. You may
even have fun.
So "just do it." Give us a call and we'll help
you turn your dreams into reality.
If you have any questions about
budgeting or getting started creating an Actual vs. Budget
report, please give us a call at 925-634-2344.
To read more articles on our web
site
click here or go to
www.SmeedCPA.com and click on the Newsletter section.
 As always you can call our offices if you have any
questions about these or any other accounting related issues, at
925-634-2344.
Regards, Michael Uadiale, CPA
Managing Partner, SMEED CPA,
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