In light of the current COVID-19 situation, many small business owners and their teams’ are working from home, some for the first time. We know that this change can be very challenging for small business owners. There are many technologies available that can enable you and your team to work successfully from home. But where should […]
Author Archives: Cindy Hovig
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Mar
Mar
If you’ve seen our new home page you’ll have encountered a question we at Beyond ask all our clients to get to the core of how we can help them. Are you telling yourself a story about your business, and is it true? A company’s brand tells a story too. Last year we realized that […]
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Feb
Feb
The beginning of the year is a busy time for business owners. It’s also the most stressful. Most business owners want to ensure they have accurate records before they provide them to their tax professional. But where to start? We’ve provided a handy checklist to help you. This checklist should give you a basic outline […]
Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Outsourcing
In-House Bookkeeper or Bookkeeping Service – Which Should I Hire?
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Jan
Jan
Since we are in the business of providing bookkeeping services, a common question we receive is “Should I hire an in-house bookkeeper or outsource to a bookkeeping service?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question because there are many variables. We have put together some areas to consider when you need to make this […]
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Dec
Dec
Our founder, Cindy Hovig, recently contributed to Insightful Accountant’s Xero in on Xero Series. The latest article written by Cindy discusses using the payment service GoCardless with Xero. We are big fans of using payment services like GoCardless with Xero to get paid faster. A sample portion of the article can be found below: “Not […]
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Nov
Nov
Most professions have “tools of the trade” that they use, and bookkeeping is no exception. I was recently reminded of how I love talking about and using such tools while attending the QuickBooks Connect accounting technology conference in San Jose in November. One of my favorite things to do at such conferences is to find […]
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Oct
Oct
You have done it! You started a business and now you are considering hiring a bookkeeper. You might be asking: What benefits are there if I hire a bookkeeper? Would you like to have more time? Would you like your records to always be current? Would you like your records to be accurate? And is […]
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Sep
Sep
Without a doubt, knowing what is going on in your business is of utmost importance to you. Which reports should you look at to find this information? To get a comprehensive idea of how your business is performing, we recommend reviewing four reports on a regular basis – the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement, the […]
Bookkeeping, Cloud Accounting, General Business
What is the Difference Between Accrual and Cash Basis Reports?
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Sep
Sep
When you receive reports from your bookkeeper, you may have noticed that they usually include the words “Accrual Basis” or “Cash Basis” somewhere below the title of the report. What do these mysterious words mean? What is Accrual Basis? Reports in accrual basis are pulling information from your accounting system based on when income or […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever wondered if your accounting data is correct? Do you sense something is wrong with your books but you are not sure what? Are there areas in your books that you absolutely know are wrong? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need to have a check-up of your […]