Guide to controlling your business costs

Need some practical help to control your costs? Our guide includes expert tips and advice to help beat the rising costs of being in business. It also shows you how insights about your spending can help the long-term health of your business.

Shrewd owners minimise their spending when starting their business. It makes it easier to turn a profit and limits losses should the business fail. In the early days, they continue to control costs in all areas.

But, gradually, things can change. With so many things competing for their attention, the owner can no longer keep track of all expenditure. Inefficiencies can quietly creep into systems, too. The net result is the business wastes money – often significant sums – paying too much or buying things it doesn’t need.

Failure to control costs can place serious strain on your cash flow, which could ultimately spell the end for your business. At very least, your business won’t be as profitable as it could be and you could be throwing away money you could use to develop your business.

Fortunately, regaining control of your business costs can be quick and easy and soon your business could be in a far better position.

Our guide offers advice on controlling your costs, including:

• Assessing your current costs
• Understanding your spending habits and trends
• Spotting the quick and easy wins
• Speaking to your suppliers
• Drawing up new budgets
• Creating a cost-cutting plan