Are you a Tradie having difficulty with your paperwork? We’ve spoken to many Tradies and have noticed that what commonly holds their business back is this exact issue. They do their work but fall behind when it comes to opening a computer. Sound familiar?
Endless hours on a laptop trying to complete you Business Activity Statement (BAS) each quarter is just simply a hassle. If you are a Tradie I’m assuming computers and software is not your bread and butter.
Along with your BAS there are many other task’s that you just don’t have time for like issuing and chasing invoices, reconciling your bank accounts, credit cards and just crunching the numbers in general.
As your business grows is a good idea to outsource. Get help from a professional that can do these tasks in half the time. Given a Bookkeeper will charge significantly less than a tradesman this makes good business sense doesn’t it?
Lets outline some pros and cons that are going through your mind.
To do it Yourself
- Pro – Costs you nothing but your time
- Con – Can lead to costly mistakes
- Con – Can increase your accounting bill
- Con – Can take up many hours of your time
To use a Bookkeeper
- Con – will cost some money
- Pro – Work will be completed accurately
- Pro – Deadlines will always be met
- Pro – Reliability and accountability of the service
- Pro – Financials will be up to date
- Pro – More time for you to spend with your family or.. out on the boat?
Bookkeeping Cost
Lets get to the point, bookkeepers charge anywhere from $30 – $80 per hour. You must have heard the saying you get what you pay for? Being a Tradie you know how true this is. You might be thinking about hiring a bookkeeper on the lower end of the scale but be aware this can cost you $$$ in the long run. If you need a professional we tailor our packages suited to how many transactions you have a month.
In Person or Online?
Previously a tradesman would choose a local bookkeeper and haul a box of receipts each week. Times have changed, thank god! Many Tradies and business owners in general make use of the internet to exchange paperwork, and we couldn’t be happier! But we do get the odd client who likes to come in for a chat and that is always welcome.
So now to the nitty gritty. If you have read the entire post I’m sure you know you need help in this area. If you’d like to get a quote or speak to us send though your email here.