The benefits of having an off-site bookkeeper far outweigh the negative aspects that are associated with outsourcing for staff members.
Whether you have a large business or small business you most likely will need a bookkeeper. The question is whether you have enough space, time or funds to justify a new on site bookkeeper. An off-site bookkeeper can work with you remotely to keep track of your finances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Bookkeeping Software
There are many different bookkeeping softwares that are available that will suit most any business or industry. Quickbooks is probably the most well known and can handle the job for many industries. Many off-site bookkeepers already own and maintain an updated version of the software you are already using.
Video Conferencing
High definition video conferencing is great for meetings where you can see your off-site bookkeeper face to face, screen sharing options, instant chat messaging capabilities and more.
File Sharing
When you are able to use file sharing, it is very helpful and can be password protected and or encrypted for sensitive items that you do not want to risk getting out into the public arena.
Hiring an on site bookkeeper requires a company to incur extra costs. For you, these are costs that go beyond the salary that you pay to your bookkeeper. A full-time employee will want benefits. In addition, your new bookkeeper will take up office space. Your on site bookkeeper will use company equipment to get the work done.
Off-site bookkeepers spend their entire time doing bookkeeping and competing for new business from a variety of industries. Therefore, they know enough about a lot of different industries as they keep themselves competitive.
Bookkeeping can be a complicated and a time consuming task. When you hire an off-site bookkeeper, it enables you to concentrate on other aspects of the business and save money at the same time.
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