I am often asked by a new business owner what accounts software they should use. A simple question but of course it all depends ..... …

Being in business is about selling a service or a product in order to make a profit. On paper it can look as though you are making a profit however your bank account could tell a very different story. …

As a bookkeeper I have contact with lots of business owners who are in one or more of the following situations and need help. It is always difficult to ask for help when you don't know exactly what you need help with but just know you can't continue as you are. …

Bookkeeping is an unknown quantity for many people. Does anyone really understand what it entails and what a bookkeeper does? Bookkeeper is a title which can cover everything finance related or can be as simple as data entry. The word "bookkeeper" doesn't really do justice to our role in a business …

What is important to you when you are considering outsourcing your bookkeeping?
 
 Maybe you just need someone, anyone, to just organise all that paperwork which keeps appearing. Do they need to know what they are doing? Do they need experience?
 
 If you want to keep your finances on track you will need someone who can do more than just organise paperwork. You need someone who understands accounts, can do what you need them to do and is reliable and honest too. …