Similarities and Differences Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant

They both work with financial data; they’re both essential for managing a successful business. Yet the roles and duties of a bookkeeper and accountant rarely overlap. If you’re like many business owners, you may not be exactly sure of the differences between a bookkeeper and accountant – and whether you should hire one, or both. […]

How much should accounting and bookkeeping cost?

For a new business owner, doing your own finances is not unusual in the beginning. But as your business starts to grow, wherein your financial needs and obligations become more complex, you need to consider hiring an accountant and bookkeeper.

The 7 Deadly Sins that Business Owners Make

Running your own business is an amazingly rewarding and gratifying experience, if done correctly. The sad reality is that the small business failure rate is so high because owning and running a business is not done correctly.  It’s no surprise that over 50% of businesses fail in the first 3 years, and while the statistic […]

How an Accountant Helps Small Businesses

Accountants are often seen as boring detail-oriented people, but they play an essential role in the success of small businesses. It’s not just that they take care of taxes and payroll; they also provide business advice on everything from spending to marketing to hiring. As a result, there are many instances when accountants have saved […]