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How to choose a bookkeeper you can count on

How to choose a bookkeeper you can count on

When you’re running your own business, there’s so much to do with so little time to do it all. You really can’t expect to master everything. Whether you’re starting your own business or you’re fine-tuning your financial strategies, a professional bookkeeper can be a big help – it will lower your risk of errors, and you’ll find yourself partnering with a provider who will make a big difference to the success of your business.

To 5 Budgeting Mistakes

To 5 Budgeting Mistakes

Not doing one!
Obvious I know, but without a clear goal and a plan on how to achieve it, it’s going to be a lot harder to get where you want to be. Plus you’re more likely to be taken by surprise from some nasty costs or tax bill.

Why a Bookkeeper is the first job to outsource not the last

Why a Bookkeeper is the first job to outsource not the last

You’ve most likely considered outsourcing your bookkeeping processes at one point or another, but perhaps thought it was something your business could manage without for a little while longer. The fact of the matter is though, if you’re spending more time as the chief bookkeeping officer rather than the CEO, then finding an outsourced bookkeeper should be the first thing on your to do list!

Why you need to forecast your cash flow

Why you need to forecast your cash flow

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. And when it comes to cash flow management, preventing cash issues is far easier than trying to solve these issues after the event.
Positive cash flow comes from balancing your income (the cash inflows) against your expenditure (the cash outflows). If you’re in control of this then the business will always have the liquid cash needed to cover your liabilities.