Why isn’t My Business Profitable?

It can be difficult for an owner to consistently turn a profit - even if they've been in business for several years. While your sales continue to increase, there could be a number of hidden reasons why your net income is not increasing at the same rate. If you're not sure why you're not profitable, here are six questions to ask yourself and then outsource Accounting services to minimize the chances of loss. Am I spending too much money? - Symptom: Both consumers and businesses can develop the bad habit of spending more than they take in. - Snapshot: take a look at what you spend your money on. Your operating ratio (the company's operating expenses as a percentage of sales) shows operational efficiency. The lower, the better. Am I billing too little? - Symptom: Many businesses, especially in service industries, are reluctant to raise their prices for fear of driving themselves out of business. The cost of running a business keeps rising due to increasing min...