08/06/2019
When I mention that bookkeeping can help a business flourish I am often looked at as though I have asparagus hanging out of my nose.
Most of the time when I speak with business owners they look at it like it’s a bunch of boring numbers and a necessary evil mainly because it doesn’t drive business. I mean can you blame them? Truth is bookkeeping is an essential part of running a business and helping you understand where you sit financially. It sheds light on the profitability, and helps you see where your cash flow is going. Your time is best spent making money and serving clients. That’s a key for every business, but the harsh reality is, somebody has to deal with the boring numbers so you can focus on growing your business. I always stress to my clients, and even potential clients, the importance of staying on top of your books. I like to use the analogy that bookkeeping is like dirty dishes. Say you have a fork that you keep washing regularly. While it may be a nuisance to stay on top of cleaning it, at least you always have a safe, clean tool at your disposal. However, you could also let those dishes pile up over days, weeks, months into a year and you wind up with a smelly, murky mess. Bookkeeping is very much the same. It’s easy to put off small financial transactions until they start sn*******ng and by tax time you’re scrambling to clean up the smelly overflow of dishes.
As a freelance bookkeeper I like to work on a personable level with my clients. I try to make myself accessible to them and provide them basic understanding of the flow of their business. I discuss rates that are fair and affordable based off their needs. I will gladly tackle receipts, payments, invoices, reports, reconciliations and staying on top of accounts payables/receivables. My job is to take the burden off of you and help lighten your load so you can keep the focus on growing your company. If you are feeling overwhelmed with paperwork please feel free to reach out to me to and we can further discuss how I can help you! 587-709-2678