<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.togetherbusiness.au/blogs/tag/ca/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Together Business - Blog #ca</title><description>Together Business - Blog #ca</description><link>https://www.togetherbusiness.au/blogs/tag/ca</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:01:29 +1100</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The fifth cause of poor cashflow - Gross profit margins are too low]]></title><link>https://www.togetherbusiness.au/blogs/post/grossmargins</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.togetherbusiness.au/1nabVq3Yj7ONY9KKIZWYwr-AdobeStock_65903463.jpeg"/>Don't let poor margins destroy your cashflow and working capital. Small changes can have a massive impact on your gross profit margin & put more cash in your bank account. We'll show you the best strategies to do this #Cashflow]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_wG8uMgtFRv-iGo79Qfa5oA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_dNOG10FbStCB3uNr-TTHjA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_sXQVtclzRT6EinNuZk4MTQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VRjVHWJVQ_e1VwAHu7kOEg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_VRjVHWJVQ_e1VwAHu7kOEg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div style="color:inherit;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;">Boosting your gross profit margin is essential for any business, especially those focused on social outcomes. It's not just about making more money; it's about making sure your hard work pays off financially.</span><br></div><div style="color:inherit;text-align:left;"><br></div><div style="color:inherit;text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's Gross Profit Margin?</span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;">Your gross profit margin is what's left from your sales after you've covered the costs of making or buying the stuff you sell. For example, if you sell stuff for $1,000,000 but it costs you $650,000 to get or make that stuff, your gross profit margin is $350,000, or 35%.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Power of Improvement:</span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;">Now, imagine if you could increase that margin from 35% to 39%. That might not sound like much, but it could mean a big jump in your profit—from $350,000 to $390,000, which is $40,000 more. Sure, you might need to spend a bit more to make that extra profit, but it's worth it.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">Tailored Strategies for Success:</span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;">Every business is different, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution. If you run a shop, you might focus on stopping things like theft and making sure you don't discount too much. If you're a contractor, you might look at ways to reduce waste, make sure you bill for all your work, and help your team work more efficiently.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">How We Can Help:</span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;">Figuring out the best ways to boost your margins can be tricky, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team knows how to help businesses like yours find the right solutions. We have tools, like our Cashflow &amp; Profit Improvement Calculator, that can show you how even small changes can make a big difference.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Take Action Today:</span></div><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;">Don't let low profits hold your business back. Get in touch with us, and we'll work with you to make sure your business is making as much money as it can. Your commitment to making a positive impact deserves to be rewarded financially, and we're here to help you achieve that.</div></div></div></div>
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