Why Budgeting is the Key to Business Success
Planning for Success
Did you know that 95% of New Zealand small businesses experience at least one month of negative cash flow each year? This means that even profitable businesses can find themselves struggling to pay bills if they’re not actively managing their cash flow.
Every successful business starts with a clear plan. A business plan combined with a cash flow forecast gives you clarity on where your business is now, where you want it to be, and how you’re going to get there.
Yes, stepping away from day-to-day operations to focus on strategy might seem difficult, but it’s essential. This is your chance to review past performance, set ambitious yet achievable goals, and ensure your business is moving in the right direction. Better results are achieved by taking action. In today’s competitive environment, standing still often means falling behind.
An annual cash flow forecast is one of the most powerful tools for planning and decision-making. It ensures you always know how much money will be coming in and going out of your business—and when—so you can plan confidently and avoid financial surprises.
By proactively managing your cash flow for the year ahead, you’re not just avoiding problems—you’re creating opportunities to reinvest in your business, scale faster, and improve profitability.
If you’re not actively tracking your financial results and key business drivers, you’re operating in the dark. You can’t improve what you don’t measure.
A management report—or even better, a live dashboard— provides real-time insights into your financial performance so you can track actual performance against your budget. It forces you to step back, assess your financial position, and take proactive steps to get back on track.
Wouldn’t it be great to compare your business performance to others in your industry? When setting your budget for the year ahead, we can help you compare your targets to industry standards.
We provide benchmarking data that helps you:
Armed with this data, we can help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
If you’re serious about taking control of your business finances, improving cash flow, and achieving better results in the 2026 financial year, now is the time to act.
We’re currently working with businesses to develop cash flow budgets for the year ahead. Book a meeting with your Outside go-to, and we’ll help you:
Let’s make 2026 your best financial year yet—get in touch today!
Your Outside Team
Address: Level 2, 182 Vivian Street,
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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