It is scary to me how many business owners cannot read their own company financial statements let alone understand them. Any business owner who wants to grow their business should have at least a basic understanding.
So here we go:
The two basic Financial Statements are the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss Statement or P & L.
It does not matter whether you in the retail, service or consulting business, your company needs to find a way to manage its books. For some businesses, this means an in-house accountant or accounting department, depending on the company size. For others, it means finding a qualified bookkeeper to outsource the financial record management.
Does your business outsource its bookkeeping needs? Have you thought about it? Whether you’re on the fence or fully settled, it’s good to have a solid understanding of what outsourcing means.
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the advantages and drawbacks of hiring an outside bookkeeper to manage your accounting needs!
Owning and operating a business is the job that never ends. Even when you spend every waking hour attending to your business’s needs, you may still be left with items on your to-do list.
While every business has its own unique challenges and responsibilities, there are a handful of minor tasks every business owner should do to keep their business running strong. This monthly checklist will help you assess the complete health of your business. After going through each of the items outlined below, you should have a strong understanding of what your business is doing well and what can be improved.
Fact or fiction: Accountants and Bookkeepers do the same thingA lot of people think CPAs and bookkeepers perform the same job, but actually, there are quite a few differences between bookkeepers and accountants.
The easiest way to differentiate the two professions is to think about it like this: