Within a few days of month end, do the following: 1. Enter all vendor bills: Make sure all vendor bills for the month are entered in QuickBooks 2. Reconcile vendor statements: Reconcile each vendor’s statement to the corresponding accounts payable balance in...
As a business owner, you may have already been thinking about hiring a bookkeeper. Or maybe you think you do not need one. I will give you just some of the benefits of hiring a virtual bookkeeper instead of an in-house bookkeeper or doing the books yourself. Reason #1...
If you’re in the throws of starting a new business, now’s the time to get a handle on your books. Once your business is thriving and your cash flow starts moving, you’ll benefit from having a solid strategy when it comes to your bookkeeping. Keeping track of your...
Here are some tips to make small business bookkeeping easier. 1. Separate business and personal finances. Co-mingling expenses and income is a common mistake in small business bookkeeping—and one that will cause huge headaches for your business in the future. Open a...
You may be an expert in your field, but as a small business owner you need to wear a number of different hats, and you’re probably not an expert in everything. For a lot of business owners, small business accounting is an intimidating challenge. You can work hard,...
