Behind the scenes of a bookkeeping business

Practical business tipsBookkeeping and tax matters
Written By Zoe Scott

EPISODE 8

 

Notes

Have you wondered what a bookkeeper actually does?

How can they actually help you in your business?

Can I just do it all myself?

In this episode, I’m taking you through exactly what it looks like behind the scenes of a bookkeeping business. I’ll be giving you clarity on what we do, when you should hire a bookkeeper, the benefits and misconceptions and much more.

If you’re going to pay someone to do bookkeeping for you, you have to ensure that they have the necessary qualifications. If your bookkeeper is providing a BAS service and being paid for it, then they must be a BAS agent. I’ll take you through examples of when it’s a great idea to hire a bookkeeper or a BAS agent to help you in your business and allow you to make strong financial decisions with confidence.

The peace of mind from hiring a bookkeeper, who takes care of your numbers, creates space in your business for you to stay in your zone of genius. Don’t wait - look into it today.

 

About the
Author

Bec is a chartered accountant who worked at Australia’s big firms and banks for 15-years. Faced at a crossroads in her career, she backed herself, left her corporate job and launched Straight Up Bookkeeping. 3 years and 5 staff later, Straight Up Bookkeeping is one of Australia’s leading virtual bookkeeping businesses for creatives, with a mission to free business owners from financial stress so they can grow their empires.

 
 

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