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📊 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — COST OF GOODS SOLD (COGS)

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 📊 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — COST OF GOODS SOLD (COGS) You sold it — but what did it cost you? Sales may be growing, but the cost behind those sales matters too. For example: Sales ↑ 20% COGS ↑ 33% That tells you your cost is increasing faster than your sales . 🚨 Don't just notice the number. Find the reason. 🔍 Check your purchase costs, product mix, direct costs/wastage and whether your selling prices have kept up with rising costs. DON'T JUST TRACK SALES. TRACK THE COST BEHIND YOUR SALES. Understand the numbers. Make better purchasing and pricing decisions. 💼📈

📈 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — SALES / REVENUE

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📈 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — SALES / REVENUE Sales are up. Is your business really growing? Higher sales are encouraging, but sales alone don't tell the full story . Ask yourself: 💰 Is profit also increasing? 💳 Are customers paying on time ? 📊 Are costs under control ? And if sales fall, don't panic or jump to conclusions — find out why and compare the trend before making a decision. MORE SALES ≠ MORE PROFIT Growing sales is good. Growing profitable sales is better. Know your numbers. Analyse before you decide. 💼📊 

💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — CAPITAL

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 💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — CAPITAL How much of your business is actually your own money? Capital represents the owner's financial stake in the business. It can increase through additional investment and retained profits , and decrease through business losses or owner withdrawals . 🔍 Don't look at capital alone. Ask: How much has been invested? How much profit has been retained? How much has been withdrawn? A stronger financial base comes from building owner funds, controlling unnecessary withdrawals and maintaining sustainable profits. Know your numbers. Strengthen your business from within.

💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — LOANS & BORROWINGS

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 💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — LOANS & BORROWINGS Borrowed money is not business profit. A loan can give your business the cash it needs today, but it also creates a future repayment and interest obligation . Before taking or increasing a loan, don't ask only: ❓ “How much can I borrow?” Ask: ✅ What is the purpose? ✅ How much will I need to repay? ✅ When are the repayments due? ✅ Can my business cash flow comfortably handle them? 📊 Good borrowing can support business growth. Uncontrolled borrowing can put cash flow under pressure. Borrow wisely. Plan repayments. Protect your cash flow. Grow sustainably.

💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — CASH & BANK BALANCE

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 💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — CASH & BANK BALANCE A healthy bank balance doesn't automatically mean a healthy business. Cash tells you what is available now , while profit tells you what your business has earned . Too much idle cash may mean money isn't being used productively, while too little cash can create pressure even when the business is profitable. 🔍 Track your cash. Plan upcoming payments. Collect receivables on time. Control unnecessary expenses. The goal isn't maximum cash or minimum cash — it's having the right cash at the right time to run and grow your business. Know your numbers. Manage your cash. Grow your business.

💳 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — TRADE PAYABLES

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 💳 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — TRADE PAYABLES You have money to pay — but are you managing it well? Trade payables are amounts your business owes to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit. A high payable balance may signal delayed payments or cash-flow pressure, while very low payables are not automatically better . 🔍 Don't just ask “How much do I owe?” Ask “How much do I owe, when is it due, and am I managing my cash wisely?” 📅 Track due dates → Prioritise payments → Use agreed credit terms → Avoid unnecessary delays → Review outstanding dues 🎯 Pay on time. Preserve cash. Maintain supplier trust. Good payable management = Better cash flow + Strong supplier relationships + Sustainable business growth.

💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — TRADE RECEIVABLES

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 💰 FINTAX KNOW YOUR NUMBERS — TRADE RECEIVABLES You made the sale… but did you collect the money? Trade receivables are amounts your customers still owe you for goods or services supplied on credit. A high or ageing receivable balance can keep your cash stuck with customers, while low receivables are not automatically good — what matters is how quickly and reliably you collect. 🔍 Don’t just look at the total. Check the age of your outstanding money. Set clear credit terms → Invoice promptly → Follow up → Review ageing → Collect on time. 📊 Sales show what you sold. Collections show what you actually received. Know your numbers. Know where your money is.