ProAssisting Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Financial Expertise for Optimal Bookkeeping Accurate financial management is critical. A remote executive assistant adept in bookkeeping handles invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, and other financial tasks, maintaining the business's financial health.

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Bookkeeping Customer Service Payroll Project Management 52

Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 1, 2023

Continuing our example, I write blog posts, engage on social media, do podcast interviews, update my bookkeeping, and attend a few virtual networking meetings per month. If so, estimate how much time you would like to delegate to those activities per month and subtract them from your productive hours per month.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. If you’re ready to offload some work or fill knowledge gaps in your business, here are the top three contractors I recommend you start with. Financial Team.

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Bookkeeping Legal Project Management Small Business 130

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. If you’re ready to offload some work or fill knowledge gaps in your business, here are the top three contractors I recommend you start with. Financial Team.

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Bookkeeping Legal Project Management Small Business 130

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Expenses, Accounting, Taxes. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Client Management. Supports keeping your client information orderly. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. Supports all things money. Supports attracting potential clients to your business.

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Bookkeeping Maintenance Delegation Customer Service 130

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Expenses, Accounting, Taxes. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Client Management. Supports keeping your client information orderly. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. Supports all things money. Supports attracting potential clients to your business.

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Bookkeeping Maintenance Delegation Customer Service 130

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

These are the top five we identified: Bookkeeping Account Management Bilingual HR & Recruiting Administrative Among these five categories, account management saw the highest growth rate (62%) in hybrid job postings over the past six months.

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Bookkeeping Flexibility Flexibility Computer 75

Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In fact, many solopreneurs contract freelancers for specific projects such as bookkeeping, editing and design. Dog walkers and groomers, writers, graphic artists, coders, mechanics, tutors and bookkeepers: in each case, the solopreneur must recognize that they can’t hide behind their product. Define your niche and make it scalable.

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Bookkeeping Software Coaching Problem-Solving 124

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Get Needed Support An EA can handle lower-level tasks, from correspondence and bookkeeping to coordinating meetings and company travel. They can also research fundraising opportunities. Optimize Resources A savvy assistant ensures everyone on the team has what they need to be effective and succeed.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, from overseeing daily business operations and marketing and sales campaigns to creating a business plan, financial management and bookkeeping, customer service, and ensuring legal compliance. Some owners will try to handle everything with a small staff.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

When an entrepreneur lacks key capabilities, such as bookkeeping, selling or inventory management, research suggests that to be effective, funding should be coupled with other forms of support. Regardless of how motivated or hard-working they are, the core issue for entrepreneurs is the ability to convert means into ends.

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Bookkeeping Logistics Mentoring Technology 98

Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

Hiring a bookkeeper or CPA. If you already have a bookkeeper or CPA, it’s easy to add payroll to their responsibilities. Many growing companies benefit from investing in tools and outside help to manage payroll. There are a variety of payroll practices that can help. Convenient to keep multiple financial functions in one place.

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Payroll Bookkeeping Software Maintenance 171

Productivityist

JANUARY 16, 2015

A note from Mike: I am not a fan of bookkeeping. Bench is the online bookkeeping service that pairs you with a dedicated bookkeeper and uses elegant, simple software to do your bookkeeping for you. And if you’re behind on your bookkeeping, Bench’s catch-up service can help get your books back on track.

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Bookkeeping Software Communication Learning 96

Success

JULY 20, 2023

Black says her assistants manage her social media accounts, handle daily bookkeeping, set up appointments and field calls. Mindy Black, esthetician and owner of Inner Beauty Skincare Inc. in Lake Mary, Florida, says that with enough prescreening, you can identify a worker to make your life so much smoother.

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BMT Office Administration

JUNE 26, 2023

Balance sheet Maintaining a balance sheet is a necessity for any sized business, so it should definitely be a part of your bookkeeping process. So if your business brought in $200,000, but you spent $50,000 in expenses, your total profit would be $150,000. All your current liabilities. Your total equity.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So whether you’re a Virtual Assistant, Bookkeeper, Social Media Strategist or Website Specialist, BELAY has clients right now who need your expertise and insight. That’s why BELAY wants to make it easy and fun, all while catering to you and your needs because we know you work to live – and not the other way around. Getting started is easy!

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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Success

JULY 23, 2024

Jenny Groberg , CEO and founder of BookSmarts Accounting and Bookkeeping and a work-from-home mom of five children, says that her “three older kids will do everything possible to work from home [or] remotely rather than in an office. Hopefully not, with some guidance and daily education to the contrary.

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Bookkeeping Finance Computer Flexibility 98

Workplace Insight

APRIL 26, 2022

CIPHR polled a representative sample of 1,031 employed British adults to find out whether they thought their job could become automated in the future (they were also asked to disclose their exact job titles).

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Bookkeeping Catering Technology Payroll 98

Success

APRIL 10, 2022

Although some of the things you do to keep your business running are interesting, the day-to-day tasks like bookkeeping and business strategy are often not very exciting. Starting your own business can be an exciting adventure full of possibilities.

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Success

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If someone with a fixed mindset excels at sales but considers themselves poor at bookkeeping, they may accept this weakness as fact and move on. They can even vary within the individual depending on subject or context. Second, time is not unlimited.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

I set up a meeting with a bookkeeper to get us sorted out. I also had a budgeting session with our bookkeeper because frankly I had no idea what our financial situation looked like, and she reassured me that we are doing fine and while we’re on a tight budget, we are not on a shoestring, which was great to hear!

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Bookkeeping Banking Delegation Consulting 34

Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

There is no one else to take calls, handle the bookkeeping, develop marketing and manage the website. Entrepreneurs in particular benefit from a growth mindset. Often, they begin with a skeleton crew. Or perhaps they are solopreneurs meeting every challenge themselves.

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Bookkeeping Real Estate Sales Teamwork 92

Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

They don’t have to wait for a bookkeeper to research and provide copies. In addition, the system allows you to have one place where employees access company policies and announcements. Employees also can look at and print payroll stubs, and end-of-year tax forms. Expense management.

Technology 218

Technology Payroll Bookkeeping Mailing 218

Insperity

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Need help with your bookkeeping and cash flow forecasting? Insperity Financial Solutions include bookkeeping, controller services, and intuitive software that put your company’s financial health back on track. Learn about Insperity Reveal®.

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Bookkeeping Software Payroll Finance 104

Vantage Circle

MAY 19, 2022

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

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Automotive Bookkeeping Payroll Banking 91

Success

OCTOBER 9, 2021

For instance, you might value bookkeeping skills more than Adobe CC skills for a certain office position. Simply visit the free, online page and plug in the data you’ve gathered. You can even weigh certain qualifications as more or less important. A click of the mouse creates a multiplier effect for the skills you value most.

Problem-Solving 91

Problem-Solving Bookkeeping Software Decision Making 91

Attendance Bot

JULY 10, 2024

This can complicate HR bookkeeping. It simplifies overtime calculations for hourly employees and provides predictable pay schedules, aiding in budgeting. Disadvantages of Biweekly Paychecks: While there are a few drawbacks, note that there are two months each year with three payroll cycles.

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Payroll Bookkeeping Salary Banking 52

Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For example, the Wave Advisors program provides bookkeeping support and one-on-one accounting and payroll coaching. Each company offers free support, but this support varies by hours and by type (phone, video, chat or email). Some even offer additional help for a fee.

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Insperity

JULY 6, 2017

For example, your best friend from college has been your bookkeeper for years. Still, there may be times when you come to the harsh realization that your organization has legitimately outgrown some of its managers. When you handed over managing the company books to her, it was a relief.

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Leadership Bookkeeping Communication Technology 190

The Receptionist

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Hard skills are the technical skills that can be taught, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping, or the ability to type quickly. Some people can teach themselves these interpersonal skills, but soft skills are not traditionally taught in school. Next up are the hard skills.

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Onboarding Software Bookkeeping Interviewing 130

Ruby

MAY 30, 2023

From bookkeeping, office administration, and HR issues to marketing, website maintenance, and customer relationship management, running a firm is a full-time job by itself. That’s why only 1% of law school graduates start a solo practice, according to the American Bar Association. It takes months of preparation just to plan for it.

Legal 52

Legal Bookkeeping Real Estate Maintenance 52

Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

For instance, an accountant may be better to handle your bookkeeping and taxes rather than searching for a virtual assistant who offers it as a service. Now – disclaimer, some of the tasks left on your list may be best suited for a specialist and not a virtual assistant. Tip #3: Consider how you will work with your assistant.

Bookkeeping 113

Bookkeeping Delegation Networking Consulting 113

Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

For instance, an accountant may be better to handle your bookkeeping and taxes rather than searching for a virtual assistant who offers it as a service. Now – disclaimer, some of the tasks left on your list may be best suited for a specialist and not a virtual assistant. Tip #3: Consider how you will work with your assistant.

Bookkeeping 100

Bookkeeping Delegation Networking Consulting 100

Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

They don’t have to wait for a bookkeeper to research and provide copies. In addition, the system allows you to have one place where employees access company policies and announcements. Employees also can look at and print payroll stubs, and end-of-year tax forms. Expense management.

Technology 100

Technology Payroll Bookkeeping Mailing 100

Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2019

If bookkeeping practices are kept in reasonable order and someone can manage the books, tackle closing and financial reporting, then there’s no requirement that the most senior financial person have a C-suite title, saving you a permanent post and a corresponding salary. At least that’s how things have been done traditionally.

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Leadership Bookkeeping Networking Correspondence 199

Fellow

MARCH 13, 2024

3 Build your first automations for your administrators Using automations in day-to-day administrative tasks for team members such as HR, managers, and bookkeepers is a game-changer. Regularly checking your dashboards is a great way to catch any issues early, make informed decisions, and keep your projects on track for success.

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