Profits and losses are indications of whether we’re doing the right things to grow our business.

The most direct tangible advantage of earning profit is that you have a chance to retain earnings and increase your equity position.

The success of any business depends on its ability to continually earn profits. Profit equals a company’s revenues minus expenses. Earning a profit is important to a business because profitability impacts whether a company can secure financing from a bank, attract investors to fund its operations and grow its business. Companies cannot remain in business without turning a profit. A business owner must understand the importance of profitability in business management while developing strategies and tools which give his/her company the best chance at remaining profitable.

When a company increases productivity, it is able to produce more with the same amount work and equipment, which can lead to several important benefits. A business needs to make a profit to keep its doors open in the long run. Increasing productivity lets a firm make more products without increasing costs. Producing more creates the opportunity to make more sales, which in turn offers the potential to increase profits. Higher productivity can increase a company’s profit margin in addition to raising total profits. Profit margin is measure of how much profit a company makes for each dollar it spends.

Profits are important because:

  • – they provide a measure of success of a business which is important for new businesses.
  • – they are the best source of finance/capital to invest in expanding the business.
  • – they attract further funds from investors enticed by the possibility of high returns on their investment.

Making a profit is essential for a business that desires to expand it operations. Earning a profit allows you to open other business locations, acquire another business, target other markets and expand your operations into foreign territory. The purpose of business expansion is to further increase your profits. Earning a profit is not the only factor that influences the decision of whether to expand your business, however. If you desire to grow your business, your management and back office team should be able to take on additional responsibility. You should create a business plan for expansion and analyze trends and economic factors that affect your business.

However, profit is not just based on having a good offense. A company must have a cutting edge: process, discipline and tool to ensure they mange their bottom line, as well as, their top line revenues.

A company’s profitability plays an important role in whether a bank lends the company money. In addition to profit, a business owner’s credit score and collateral are determining factors in lending decisions. A company that cannot turn a profit is typically seen as a risk for default by a lender.

Some small businesses choose to bring in private investors to secure funding for their operations. A company that earns continual profits is seen as a potentially good investment option because the investor believes there is a good chance to earn an attractive return on his investment.

Part of growing a business includes managing your expenses, as well as, you market your services. It never make much sense to put a ton of water into a leaky bucket. This is where a vendor management solution can help “plug the holes” and ensure heightened profitability, reduced risk and continuous growth.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Our Vendor Management Solution (VMS) is a discipline that enables businesses to not only cut costs but also: control expenses, drive service excellence and mitigate risks…while gaining increased visibility and value from their vendors. Through LIMITLESS’s on-line software overall vendor management, as well as – vendor expense management, is accomplished by giving you absolute visibility into your vendors and spend. No matter what the vendor or type of service they provide – companies can have a comprehensive view into their: services, contracts, rates, terms, conditions and spends through this sophisticated web-based solution.

If you have questions about any of our VMS benefits contact us today at 866-504-4050 to learn more about our Vendor Management Solutions.