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The #1 Thing to Look for When Hiring a Bookkeeper

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There could be a lot of reasons you need to hire a bookkeeper or an accountant. Maybe you were ripped off or are afraid you’re going to get ripped off because the person who writes your checks is the same person who reconciles your bank account. Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements. It’s not just skills.

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6 Easy Steps To Ignore If You Want Your Bookkeeper To Steal Your Money

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“When your business relies on a single point of failure, a single bookkeeper, you open the door to a host of problems, from human error to human deceit,” says Stephen King, president of GrowthForce, a provider of outsourced bookkeeping and controller services. Open the bank statement yourself. Outsource your bookkeeping.

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The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

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Bookkeeping What it is: If you’re a numbers person who enjoys keeping a balanced checkbook, bookkeeping might be a great fit for you. You can also gain a bookkeeping certification through the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers. Education, certifications or experience: Basic math skills are a must.

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The Top 5 Best Workplace Management Tools In 2022

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This feature-rich app helps with accounting, bank statements, and billing-invoicing and improves business intelligence. ZipBooks offers a complete accounting solution from bookkeeping to the general ledger, balance sheet, and bills payable-receivable. It also helps in creating and managing invoices for the business.

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7 Practical Ways Companies Can Benefit From a Digital Recognition Program

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But a digital program will also appeal to older workers, who, although born in pre-touch-screen times, are used to fitness apps and online banking and appreciate getting information on time. Waiting for meetings to sign off on an award is old-fashioned for someone born in the digital age.

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Making Taxes Less Taxing

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It’s so much easier than dumping receipts and bank and credit card statements in a box and manually going through each piece of paper every quarter. These programs also allow you to connect your business bank accounts and credit card. All three offer a free 30-day trial, and Wave offers a standard free option with limited features.

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update: I started a business with two coworkers and I’m doing all the work

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I wrote in asking for a script on how to wrest control from my business partners, but you will probably remember me more for having a business without a bank account. I set up a meeting with a bookkeeper to get us sorted out. I have a good update to this letter! One commenter asked me if I even was cut out to be a business owner.