Is your business leaking money?

The Hidden Costs That Could Be Draining Your Business

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in small business life:

The sneaky little costs that quietly chip away at your profits.

Not the big expenses like software or team wages.

I’m talking about the “I’ll cancel that later” subscriptions.

The receipt you meant to file but didn’t.

The invoice that’s still sitting in your drafts from last week.

It doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does need attention.

When you’re spinning a lot of plates (and let’s be honest, most business owners are), these small money leaks can easily slip through the cracks. But over time, they add up — and they’re totally avoidable with a bit of regular maintenance.

Try this quick financial health check:

✅ Check your subscriptions

Go through your direct debits and app subscriptions. Are you still using all of them? Cancel anything you’re not actively using.

✅ Review your last 10 purchases

Open your business bank account and scroll through the last 10 transactions. Were they all necessary? Is there anything you could avoid next month?

✅ Chase overdue invoices

Any unpaid invoices sitting at 7 days or older? Time to send a gentle nudge.

✅ Set up one clear place for receipts

If your receipts are scattered between your glovebox, inbox and random pockets… it’s time to create one central place to keep track. Even just starting a shared Google Drive folder or using an app like Dext or Xero will help.

These tiny tweaks = more money staying in your pocket.

No fancy spreadsheets. No big overhaul. Just simple habits that can stop money leaking out — and make sure more keeps coming in.

So, what’s the one thing you want to get on top of this month?

Let me know here — I’d love to hear.

Keep things simple,
Helen :)