 | WHO NEEDS A BOOKKEEPER ... | | | | |   | And How Do You Choose the Right One? | Posted by Maureen Windridge on 31/01/2013 |
As a business owner - whether you're at the start up stage or you're already established - your aim is to be great at what you do, using your industry expertise to evolve and grow your business. Whether you sell goods or services, your time is valuable; are you spending too much time struggling to juggle day to day activities?
 don't struggle to juggle - a bookkeeper may be just what you need to grow your business
You would benefit from the services of a Bookkeeper if:
You've lost track of what you're spending and what you're earning Your receipts have been in that shoe box for so long you've forgotten what they're for! Your cash flow is suffering because you're taking too much time to issue
invoices, let alone chasing for their payment You have a backlog of paperwork Your paperwork is taking up too much of your time You struggle getting the right figures for your tax return or VAT returns You just don't like doing the paperwork!
A Bookkeeper will:
Save you time Help you avoid mistakes Give you peace of mind knowing your paperwork is being done properly Give you accurate and up to date information on your business performance Speed up the completion of your vat returns, annual accounts and tax
returns Help you avoid late filing penalties with HMRC and Companies House Provide you with a reliable and confidential service
But how do you choose the right Bookkeeper? If you're thinking of using a Bookkeeper, be aware that anyone can call themselves a ''Bookkeeper'', even if they don't have any Bookkeeping qualifications or experience. For all the benefits that using a Bookkeeper brings, your business could be seriously exposed if you trust your company records and finances to just anyone.
When choosing a Bookkeeper for your business, look for someone with relevant experience and qualifications and - of course - testimonials. A good Bookkeeper is more than a bean counter. A good Bookkeeper is an asset to your business, providing you with the knowledge and information you need to run your business. You also have the added advantage of knowing that you are not being charged full accountancy rates for simply organising your records, so you will be saving yourself some money too!
I'm always more than happy to chat with prospective clients, so why not call me on +44 (0) 1908 692378 to find out how a Bookkeeping service will benefit you and your business? Let me get on with what I'm good at - working behind the scenes; whilst you can feel great about getting on with what you're good at - growing your business!
Until next time ... 
MAUREEN WINDRIDGE
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 | I consider myself to be incredibly lucky because I am a bookkeeper. At the age of thirteen I did a three year course in three months and passed with distinction. Many years have gone by since then and I am still fascinated by the process of double entry bookkeeping. A process developed over 500 years ago by a venetian monk called Luca Pacioli.
Many people would like a machine that they could put all their paper work into at one end and it would come out the other end all sorted totalled and balanced. I'm glad it hasn't been invented because it would take all the fun out of my work!
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