Many business decisions become easier when the owner can see what the business is actually doing with money.
Sales records
Track cash and transfer sales consistently, not only bank alerts.
Expense records
Record operating costs and keep supporting evidence where possible.
Debtors and creditors
Know who owes the business and what the business owes.
Inventory
For product businesses, stock movement can reveal leakage and slow-moving items.
Cash-flow summary
A basic monthly view of money in and money out can help you plan borrowing and savings more responsibly.