An Analysis of Financial Strategies, and Internal Controls for the Sustainability of SMME’S in the United States.

• Author(s): Oritsemolebi Adebiyi ; Ada Onyinye Nwokedi ; Munashe Naphtali Mupa
• Paper ID: 1706895
• Page: 340-356
• Published Date: 16-01-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 7 January-2025

Abstract

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and microenterprises (MMEs) are crucial to the economic architecture of the United States as they play an important role in issues such as employment, innovation, and regionalization. However, issues of sustainability and profitability hinder the growth of these enterprises through cash crunches including inadequate capital, unpredictable cash flows, and poor internal controls. This paper aims to discuss the necessary financial management frameworks and internal controls for SMMEs to thrive in the United States over time, including theory and examples. In the first stage, the importance of SMMEs in the economy is described as the source of competition, innovations, and community economic development. It then moves to discuss the financial challenges these enterprises encounter including; limited access to funds, high overhead costs, and poor financial management which are compounded by the volatile and competitive market context. Measurable financial strategies for tackling these concerns include further elaboration of a detailed budget plan, strict cash control, and multiple sources of income (Means, 2017). The use of technology like financial management software is depicted as a revolution of efficiency in the success of accurate financial planning. Furthermore, the paper advocates that uncertainties in the business environment require risk management strategies such as taking insurance and diversification to ensure stability in the business operations. Controls are painted as an essential component of good business conduct, being a rock-solid mechanism for fraud prevention, compliance, and effectiveness (Callahan, 2007). This is the type of work that the study carries out to identify some key internal controls that are as follows, Segregation of duties, financial audits, and Automation of the processes to minimize human errors and increase the level of transparency. A real-life example of an American SMME demonstrates how an effective internal control system can result in increased organizational financial stability and organizational viability. Lastly, it highlights the difficulties associated with implementing these financial strategies and controls, with specific reference to resource limitations, change management issues, and technical factors about technology acquisition (Roche, 2023). Suggestions include a growing organizational culture of responsibility for staff’s CFP success, investing in training, and collaborating with financial advisers and organizations to address knowledge and capital deficits. This paper posits that the sustainability of SMMEs in sectors depends on the ability of these business operators to devise strategies that can address fluctuating financial and operational challenges (Tella, 2008). Some measures should be taken by SMMEs to increase their capacity and also diversity the economy; This can be achieved if the following practices are embraced; The findings hold significant implications for the various parties interested in the future of SMMEs in the United States, including the following

Keywords

SMMEs, Financial Strategies, Internal Controls, Sustainability, Cash Flow Management, Economic Growth, Risk Mitigation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Oritsemolebi Adebiyi , Ada Onyinye Nwokedi , Munashe Naphtali Mupa "An Analysis of Financial Strategies, and Internal Controls for the Sustainability of SMME’S in the United States." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 7 2025 Page 340-356

IEEE:
Oritsemolebi Adebiyi , Ada Onyinye Nwokedi , Munashe Naphtali Mupa "An Analysis of Financial Strategies, and Internal Controls for the Sustainability of SMME’S in the United States." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(7)