I take a holistic approach to my clients accounting needs providing more than just your average bookkeeping services. My goal is to take the stress out of the accounting side of your business so that you can focus on the operations and increase your income.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
-- Colin Powell
While the life of a small business owner is incredibly rewarding, it also brings its share of stress.
What is the top cause of small business failure in this country? Cash flow problems. What do the majority of small business owners report as one of their biggest challenges? Regulatory burdens.
Fortunately small business owners can find a major ally to help with both of those things by hiring an accountant.
Often independent small business owners, accustomed to handling matters on their own, shy away from hiring an accountant due to the perceived expense. But when it comes to the problems, stress, and uncertainty of owning a business, hiring a professional accountant can often be the best solution – one that saves money in the long run.
Having an expert set of eyes trained on monthly reports like your P&L can be invaluable. I can help you to set measurable business goals and track your progress towards meeting them. That adage in business, “if you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” holds true. These days software like QuickBooks can generate financial reports with one click and allow you to drill down to the most minute detail. But taking the time out to study and understand those reports is another matter.
If you don’t have a regular practice of analyzing your Accounts Receivable Aging reports or running detailed Purchase reports, you’re not alone. Business owners are the busiest people. And most would need several extra hours in the week to fit in the kind of financial analysis that accountants often perform. Consider the advantage to your bottom line of having a dedicated and knowledgeable person on your team who can help you keep an eye on the most critical numbers, learn from them, and act on them
Yes I offer full payroll services. While there are many payroll soft wares on the market, they still take time and understanding of payroll regulations. Not only can I prepare useful reports but I will ensure you meet your tax obligations, since tax laws change frequently and avoid any late filing fees or penalties. I can help you set up your payroll procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and let you focus more time and energy on your core business.
If you want to grow at a healthy pace and focus on doing what you love, rather than spend costly hours putting out fires every day, you want to put systems in place that will support your success from day one. Hiring an accountant in the early stages is one of the best ways to do that.
Setting up your accounting properly and choosing the best accounting software for your business type are just a couple things I can do to minimize problems and maximize your business potential right from the beginning. Backtracking, cleaning up disorderly books, and switching systems will be a headache later and divert attention away from your most critical and profitable business activities.
While I have prepared many state and federal returns in the past I no longer do so. With tax codes changing so quickly, I feel these services are better left to those who only specialize in tax return preparation. I do however act as a liaison with your tax preparer to cut their work load and your expenses. Having someone who knows what your tax preparer wants and needs is a time-effective, cost-saving measure.