Help! I Need A Bookkeeper!!

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You are in the second year of your business and it just takes off!

You are busy providing services to your customers and the revenue is rolling in. The laptop you used when you started your business isn’t cutting the mustard anymore and it is time for an upgrade. You also need a new office desk, one of those comfortable executive chairs for your new desk and the list goes on. It’s great that business is going well but now you are a juggler. You are juggling taking care of your customers, and staying on top of the latest trends in your industry and bookkeeping is last on the list. 

The list

Goes on & on…..

It’s tax time and your tax professional is asking for all these financial reports and receipts and that list goes on…..

You are stressed out and ready to run for the hills. You know you need help with your bookkeeping management but where do you even start to find it? 

This is a common scenario as you start to grow your business. It is good that you are reading this post because I will shed some light on the different types of bookkeeping professionals and how they can help you.

  • Freelance Bookkeeping Professionals - These are independent bookkeepers who might have a day job and work as freelancers.

  • Bookkeeper Firm Owners - These are full-time business owners who focus exclusively on bookkeeping management.

  • Accountant/CPA/Enrolled Agent Firms - These firms handle tax planning, tax preparation, audit, and advisory and offer bookkeeping services.

Then there are the specialties

A bookkeeping professional can specialize in e-commerce, cleanups, cash-based businesses, restaurants, construction, service-based businesses, or, non-profit organizations. The list is vast.

What Can A Bookkeeping Professional Do For Me?

In general, a bookkeeping professional should be able to help ensure all your expenses are organized, the money in your checking account matches what your accounting software is reporting, and deliver financial reports that show how well your business is doing.

It all boils down to:

  • How much help do you need?

  • The uniqueness of your business.

  • Your personality preference.

  • Most importantly YOUR business goals.

These attributes are all going to play a part in the bookkeeping alphabet soup. Additionally, some bookkeeping professionals offer limited services and outsource things like payroll and bill payment. 

There are a variety of bookkeeping professionals who are available to help you on your business journey. The most important thing is to acknowledge that you should not try to be a juggling act and start to seek out professionals who can help you keep your business finances in order. This will help you to focus on your zone of genius and propel your business forward. 

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