One of the most difficult and most crucial part of every business is keeping financial-related information straight and up-to-date. Although it’s true that you can do pretty much of everything by yourself, accounting services come in handy when it comes to saving you precious time. Being a start-up company is never an excuse to be disorganized. Therefore, every entrepreneur should consider the services of a reliable and trustworthy accountant.
Small-business owners have a common misconception that acquiring accounting services is a complex responsibility. However, doing so is not only a good investment but can also save you and your business from making fatally careless mistakes!
Let me cut to the chase and give you irrefutable reasons why accounting services are beneficial for small businesses.
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1. Keeps payroll seamless
Probably the most distressing task of a business is handling your employees’ paychecks. However, it will not become one if you acquire accounting services. If you have five or more employees, having an accountant is advisable to help you write checks and prepare tax-mandated documents, among others. Furthermore, accounting service providers have experts who can help you set up a tailor-fit payroll system to avoid money-related issues. As the saying goes, “messing with paycheck is like playing with someone’s emotions.” Be efficient. Leave these tasks to the experts and let them help you avoid any potential financial nightmare.
2. Keeps you away from trouble
The number one requirement in setting up a business in the Philippines is TIN or tax identification dumber. If you are not knowledgeable, a wrong move can have you face lawsuits, such as tax evasion, which I’m sure isn’t any entrepreneur’s thing. With a reliable accounting service, your business is kept safe from any legal issue.
3. Maintains your books
Running a business is time consuming. If you happen to be a one-man team, chances are, you’d overlook details, such as a bill to pay or an invoice that needs to be signed and sent to a client. One of the many benefits of having accounting services is that your receivables and payables are smoothly maintained, and all your purchase orders are updated. Your books are regularly updated and you’re also shielded from any financial mistake that can go against your company.
4. Saves you from future financial loss
In addition to being reliable and organized, accounting services can give investment tips and advice for your future endeavors. They can give you an edge in fiddling with stocks and provide you necessary reports in case you want to consider business expansion. When you are armed with proper, timely knowledge, you give your company a chance to attract investors, and a chance to make those investors understand your company’s position in the market.
5. Promotes productivity
In essence, if you are debt-free and you deal with minimal financial stress, you’ll have time to do what you do best, that is, thinking up creative ways to improve your business. The more productive you are, the more chances there are to grow your business into new levels of possibilities.
To put it simply, if you want to be a hassle-free entity, hiring accounting services is the best option for you. After all, as an entrepreneur, your business is your bread and butter. Keep it in the capable hands of experts and consider accounting services for your business’s financial needs.
Danella Yaptinchay is the managing director of Full Suite, a service company providing back end support to small businesses. She is a cofounder of Co.lab, a coworking space, and of the media company Homegrown. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she tries to apply the practices of yoga to her daily life.
