Welcome to the Nail the Numbers blog!

I’m Kerry Postel, the proud owner of Abacus Business Solutions, where our mission is to help business owners know, understand, and trust their numbers. Today, we’re taking a step back to revisit the basics and discuss a topic that’s crucial yet often overlooked: the importance of knowing your profit.

In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in managing staff, ensuring sales, and keeping operations smooth. Amidst all this, the one area that’s easily neglected is your financials. Many business owners fall into the habit of checking their bank balance on their phone and assuming everything’s fine as long as there’s money in the account. However, there’s much more to financial health than just having a positive bank balance.

Why Knowing Your Profit Matters

1. Measuring Business Health

Profit is a critical indicator of your business’s health. While revenue is important, it’s your profit that truly tells you how well your business is performing. Are you charging enough for your services? Are your material costs higher than expected? Are your overheads under control? These are questions that only a thorough understanding of your profit can answer. Without this insight, you might be overspending or undercharging without even realizing it.

2. Making Informed Decisions

Making informed decisions is essential for business growth. When you know your numbers, you can accurately assess your cost of goods sold, labor costs, and overall efficiency. This knowledge allows you to make strategic decisions, such as adjusting prices, finding new suppliers, or optimizing your workforce. Decisions based on solid financial data are far more likely to lead to positive outcomes than those made on gut feeling alone.

3. Ensuring Sustainability and Growth

Every business owner dreams of growth. Whether it’s increasing revenue, expanding your team, or scaling up operations, growth requires a clear understanding of your financials. Knowing your profit helps you plan for sustainable growth, ensuring you can maintain and scale your business effectively. Without this knowledge, you risk hitting roadblocks that could hinder your progress.

Practical Steps to Improve Profitability

1. Review Your Pricing Strategy: Ensure you are charging enough to cover all costs and generate a profit.
2. Monitor Expenses: Regularly check your expenses and look for areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality.
3. Optimize Operations: Improve efficiency by assessing and refining your operational processes.
4. Regular Financial Reviews: Conduct monthly reviews of your profit and loss statements to stay on top of your financial health.

In conclusion, knowing your profit is more than just a number—it’s a powerful tool that provides insight into the health and future of your business. By understanding and tracking your profit, you can make informed decisions, ensure sustainability, and set your business on a path to growth.

To help you get started, we’ve created a downloadable checklist with ten areas to review for improving profitability. Click the link below to access this valuable resource.

Check the video here: https://constructionprofitfirst.com/knowing-your-profit-podcast/

Thank you for reading, and join us next time on Nail the Numbers