It’s easy to overlook bookkeeping as a small business owner, especially if you’re just starting out. But what happens when you start sending more invoices, opening more purchase orders, and start processing payroll? You don’t want to be left scrambling for documents or struggling with unreliable accounting records. Having a rock-solid bookkeeping system will save you from potentially serious repercussions.
Here are three reasons small businesses need to prioritize bookkeeping:
Avoid penalties. Doing your own bookkeeping requires juggling various financial components of your small business; drop any of them and penalties ensue. Even the slightest delay or error due could have you digging deeper into your pockets. Why pay penalties you can avoid? A good bookkeeping system will make sure you’re always up to date and in compliance.
Pay less in taxes. A good bookkeeping system has detailed record-keeping of your small business’ transactions, providing documentation support for qualifying tax-deductible business expenses and making the overall tax filing process simple and straightforward.
Improve cash flow. Every small business owner, no matter how successful, has cash flow concerns. Preventative maintenance and proactive planning is the winning combination here, which is exactly what a good bookkeeping system will do. You can also work with a professional who will implement a number of strategies and methods to ensure all your bases are covered (profit, taxes, payroll, etc.). At SMG, we’re big fans of the Profit First method!
Reduce risk, improve your bottom line, and start achieving future goals with a reliable bookkeeping system. See how SMG can start helping your small business today.