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Apr 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the global economic and business environment. It has affected hundreds and thousands of people, and many industries all over the world are looking towards decreased future revenue. There is an increased affinity towards saving the business funds so that the businesses survive the present epidemic and the current employees are not affected much.
Although the consulting industry also faced huge implications due to this global epidemic, COVID-19, like any other crisis, has also presented various business opportunities. This is the time for consultants to shine at their job as all the businesses in the world are looking to get some questions answered. It is now the job of the consultants to provide the correct solutions to the present problems of the business.
Here are five (5) ways in which Business Financial Consultants can help you and your business to survive this epidemic:
1.Cost-Effectiveness
Cost-effectiveness is one of the most prominent features which is now in demand from a consultancy firm. More than half of the world is in a state of lockdown, and as a result, not many companies are able to perform their business activities. This has resulted in fewer revenues for the business. Thus it is imperative to avail consultancy services which are cost-effective and will provide correct and timely solutions to the complications posed by the businesses.
In case the business spending goes overboard, the consultant should have backups in place which will kick in in case of any budget deficits. With proper business planning, it will be easier for the business to survive the current situations.
2.Providing a Complete Financial Picture
A financial consultancy firm will understand the ins and out of business and will devise a plan accordingly. It is the responsibility of the consultants to understand the clients’ business and show them the complete picture of the economic status of the business. This will allow the management of the company to make informed decisions.
The transparency in the transfer of the financial data will also be helpful for the present and potential investors. It will allow them to understand the gravity of the situation entirely.
3.Outsourcing Services
The solution to most of the problems is achieved by outsourcing the essential functions of the business. Features such as Bookkeeping Service, Accounting Service, Audit Service etc. are very important functions and even the slightest mistake can result in enormous consequences for the business. The services as mentioned above can be outsourced to a third party which will not only help to keep track of all the business functions but will also free up a lot of time which the management can focus on the growth of the business.
4.High-Quality Services
No matter how low the services are prices, if the services do not fulfil the requirements of the business, they are not worth availing. This is where the quality aspect of the services plays a significant role. A business consultancy should aim to provide the highest quality possible so that there is no problem in the functioning of the business. Outsourcing your accounting services and your auditing services will remove the tension from the management and will allow for better recording and analysis of the financial data of the business.
5.Constant Communication
Every day we can hear new information about coronavirus. This fluidity of information affects the business workings in a considerable way. This is why a consultant needs to keep analysing the business environment and provide advice to the business accordingly. Being in constant communication with each other will help both the financial consulting firm as well as the business.
The management of the business will be able to ask questions and make requests as they feel the requirement and the consultancy firms will be able to understand the changing business scenario quickly and will provide advice accordingly.
The above mentioned are the top five (5) steps through which a consulting firm can take care of the present and upcoming small business. This blog also underlines the importance of consultancies and how they can help us to sustain a business. The role of consultancies cannot be stressed upon, especially in today’s scenario.
Before availing the outsourcing services from a consultancy firm, the management should understand which factors it should keep in mind. For more information read our blog ‘ 6 Things to know before outsourcing your bookkeeping’
If you are looking for a reputed consultancy which will handle the financial requirements of your business in the UAE, then your search ends here. JAXA Chartered Accountants are a well-known name in the UAE and have more than 13 years of experience in the finance field. The experts at JAXA aim to provide the best quality service at competent prices. If you need any more information about us or more about any of the services provided by us, then feel free to Contact Us. We will be glad to assist.