Is it time to spring clean your business? -

Spring is definitely here and the perfect time to review your bookkeeping processes. We get the urge to do a clean up around the house when Spring is in the air, but it can be good for small businesses to do a spring clean as well! We are hearing from small business owners at the moment who are doing just that. They have decided it’s time to make changes to their day to day procedures to improve the running of their business and free up valuable time.

Here are just a few of the things you should consider when reviewing your bookkeeping/accounting processes:

How much of the work do you want to do yourself?
Do you want more time to allow you to work ON your business?
Can you streamline some of your bookkeeping processes?
Are you using accounting software?
Are you happy with your accounting software?

It may be worthwhile seeking advice from a professional bookkeeping service who can offer ideas and suggestions on what might be most suitable for your business, as every small business has its own specific needs and requirements. So get those gloves on and start cleaning!

What our customers say

“Over the last 15 years Henny at Essential Bookkeeping Solutions has provided my business with exceptional practical and functional service and advice. During this time EBS has been instrumental in implementing cloud based accounting software, shown flexibility with online banking changes and is always happy to investigate the suitability of the latest products. Henny and her skills are integral to the smooth running of our company and to my peace of mind as a business owner. She is accepted as one of our core staff and is missed if we don't see her each week! Without hesitation I can highly recommend EBS's technical ability, bookkeeping skills and personable qualities.” — Fleur Harmelin, Director, Land's Edge NSW

“I cannot recommend Carly and Essential Bookkeeping Solutions highly enough. Not only are they professional, diligent and extremely efficient, but they are also very kind and friendly to deal with. It's great to know you are dealing with real people. Carly is always there for you, be it on the phone or at the click of a keyboard, and she always answers my endless questions thoroughly and extremely patiently. Essential Bookkeeping Solutions has literally saved my life. As anyone who runs a small business knows, it becomes all-consuming, frequently at the detriment of your lifestyle and health. However, Carly has now taken a tremendous weight off my shoulders and allowed me time to devote to the things that really matter in life. If you are hesitating about employing a bookkeeper, please don't. Just do it now. You will never regret it.” — Joeanne Katsikaros, The Grange Veterinary Clinic

“Access Scaffolding have been using Essential Bookkeeping since 2011. Henny and the team have always provided a professional and reliable service with the best possible outcome. Thanks to Essential Bookkeeping our company has had steady growth each year. We would recommend Essential Bookkeeping to any business.” — Daniel Boardman, Access Scaffolding (Sydney) Pty Ltd

“Henny Williams has been an invaluable asset to our business at Quest Apartment Hotels and has not only been meticulous in her attention to detail but provided recommendations on the efficiency of our business that are still paying dividends today. I highly recommend Henny and Essential Bookkeeping's services to any business.” — James Blanchett, Quest Nowra Apartments

“Essential Bookkeeping Solutions has been looking after my bookkeeping needs since being in business here in Australia since 2010. I cannot thank Henny and the team enough for their professional service excellence. I can highly recommend the team. I have been able to focus on training, development and customer service earning us multiple local and national awards during this time and I would not have been able to achieve this with my Skin Correctives team if I was bogged down with ongoing paperwork. Thank you girls!!!! You are one of my best investments.” — Karen Meiring de Gonzalez, Skin Correctives