Looking to hire a bookkeeper for your business? Here are eight questions you should ask to help find one who is right for you and your business:Do you have a guaranteed response time? We believe a bookkeeper should guarantee a response time that fits within your expectations, regardless if it is in one hour or one day. Also find out how they generally will respond; is it with a call or email?
How do I retrieve my financials when I need them? Look for a bookkeeper who provides you reports on a regular basis and who also will provide quick access to your financial information as needed.
How long have you been in business? Can you provide references? Work with a professional bookkeeper with a good reputation, experience and great testimonials. It is important that you can trust your bookkeeper.
Is your pricing competitive? When it comes to bookkeeping services, cheapest is not always the best. But you don’t want to pay more than you should. Compare costs and service. It’s also important to make sure there aren’t any hidden fees. Ask for full pricing details up-front to ensure no surprises down the road.
Are you adequately licensed and insured? Make sure your bookkeeper has the appropriate license and insurance for the service you are requesting.
Will you offer guidance on related services, such as filing, insurance, banking, credit card processing, payroll and corporate structure? Your business isn’t only about your books. A business has a lot of moving parts that all should be accounted for at the right time to make sure you can be as successful as possible.
Will you come to my office or will I have to go to you? It’s important to work with a bookkeeper that has your needs in mind.
How will you get the necessary paperwork? Will I have to bring it to you? With today’s technology, transmitting paperwork should be a relatively easy process.
For all your small business bookkeeping needs, get in touch with MMR Accounting today at (801) 555-1234
