Putting the Pieces Together: A New Business Owner’s Guide to Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

Congratulations on starting your new business! Preparing your company books for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it can be a manageable task with some basic knowledge and organization. “Bookkeeping is the backbone of a successful business,” stresses Jennifer Scott, founder of HireEffect, a bookkeeping company located in Texas. “It’s the foundation upon which READ MORE

Employee Recognition – It’s Not Just For The Holidays

How often do you think about employee recognition? This time of year, as we give thanks, spread cheer, and celebrate new beginnings, employee recognition becomes “a thing.” Holiday parties, year-end bonuses, and maybe even gifts have a long history in the workplace. And perhaps this year, as we look back on 2021, it may seem READ MORE

New Year – Fresh Start: Everything You Need To Know To Prep for Year-End

New year – fresh start. Cliché? Yes. Possible? Also, yes. Especially when it comes to your accounting and bookkeeping processes. We talked about the importance of cleaning up your books earlier this month. In preparation for Q1 planning, you want accurate insights into your profitability, a strong cash position, and the confidence that you can READ MORE

Starting Strong: Productivity, Process, and People

Starting Strong: Part Two In our last post, we advised starting the new year off with clean books, so you help you have a better handle on your financials can make better business decisions. Our advice to start by analyzing your Chart of Accounts applies to every industry. But different industries have different key performance READ MORE

3 Key Reasons You Need a Bookkeeping Services Solution

There are bookkeeping solutions, software like QuickBooks and Xero, tools like Excel spreadsheets, or even manila folders or shoeboxes to be revisited around tax time. Then there are bookkeeping services, sometimes provided by a family member or friend or a paid bookkeeper – on staff or contracted – or even your CPA. But then there’s READ MORE