Bookkeeping is a valuable tool for any business, but how exactly can a professional bookkeeper help ensure a business is running smoothly? This article explores what bookkeepers do and the benefits of hiring one. What is a Bookkeeper? A bookkeeper is someone who records the financial transactions of a business. They take care of things like budgeting, taxes, and payroll. Bookkeepers are … [Read more...]
Why We Recommend QuickBooks Desktop Over QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online vs. QuickBooks Desktop: An Overview QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop are both small business accounting software applications from Intuit that offer complete double-entry accounting along with automatic processing of closing entries.Though both applications offer many similar services, and the allure of “easy-to-use” and “always accessible” online software is … [Read more...]
Small Business Covid Paid Sick Leave Programs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
All employers in Massachusetts are required to provide up to 40 hours of job-protected, paid leave for various COVID-19-related reasons. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 3702 into law on May 28, 2021. The MA Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“MA EPSL”) will take effect on June 7, 2021, and will extend through September 30, 2021, or until the $75,000,000 fund established to reimburse … [Read more...]
Why Every Small Business Needs A Management Team
Even though small businesses may not have the budget to hire full-time employees in all areas critical to running their business, every small business can build a diverse management team of contractors, service providers, and consultants with complementary skills. The key positions and roles to build a small business management team are:Bookkeeping and Accounting Certified Public … [Read more...]