Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I hire a Bookkeeper?
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
All businesses require the attention and time of their founder. That means as a founder your time should be devoted to building relationships with customers and employees, marketing, maximizing your billable hours and other key area that only you have the vision for.
Leave what you do not enjoy or understand to other professionals certifi
All businesses require the attention and time of their founder. That means as a founder your time should be devoted to building relationships with customers and employees, marketing, maximizing your billable hours and other key area that only you have the vision for.
Leave what you do not enjoy or understand to other professionals certified to handle those aspects of your business. Financial mistakes have the potential to turn into issues costing you more money and aggravation in the long run.
Hiring a bookkeeper allows you to focus on your service or products' earning potential as well as the aspects of your business which you are most passionate about!
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
A Bookkeeper systematically and routinely records day-to-day financial transactions in order to produce accurate financial statements. They process payroll, pay bills by due dates, reconcile statements, calculate sales tax and file returns.
Bookkeepers charge between $25/hr and $80/hr
An Accountant provides analysis of the financial state
A Bookkeeper systematically and routinely records day-to-day financial transactions in order to produce accurate financial statements. They process payroll, pay bills by due dates, reconcile statements, calculate sales tax and file returns.
Bookkeepers charge between $25/hr and $80/hr
An Accountant provides analysis of the financial statements to help better understand the actual profitability and cash flow in the business. Accountants also help with strategic tax planning, financial forecasting and tax filing with the CRA.
Accountants charge between $120/hr and $200/hr
How do I know when a bookkeeper is right for me?
What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
Does your bookkeeper return your calls in time frame which suits you?
Do you feel comfortable asking your questions?
Do you trust them?
Do you feel heard?
Does your bookkeeper understand your business?
With the right bookkeeper, the answers will be a resounding "Yes!"
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
Many clients start with a conversation. We help you understand your current HR risks, priorities, and gaps so you can determine what level of support is most appropriate for your stage of growth.
Do you provide ongoing HR support or one-time projects?
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
Do you provide ongoing HR support or one-time projects?
Both. Some clients need ongoing HR support as an extension of their team, while others engage us for specific projects such as policy development, onboarding systems, or compliance updates. Support is flexible and tailored to your needs.
What types of HR challenges can you help with?
How do I know which HR service is right for my business?
Do you provide ongoing HR support or one-time projects?
We support a wide range of HR needs including recruitment & selection, onboarding, HR documentation, workplace policies, employee relations support, compliance guidance, and general HR process development.
What does administrative support include?
How is operations support different from administrative support?
What does administrative support include?
Administrative support includes tasks such as email management, scheduling, document preparation, data entry, client communication, and general business organization to help keep your operations running smoothly.
What is operations support?
How is operations support different from administrative support?
What does administrative support include?
Operations support focuses on improving how your business runs behind the scenes. This can include streamlining workflows, organizing systems, improving processes, and supporting day-to-day operational efficiency.
How is operations support different from administrative support?
How is operations support different from administrative support?
How is operations support different from administrative support?
Administrative support focuses on day-to-day tasks, while operations support is more systems and process focused. Operations work looks at how your business functions as a whole and how to improve efficiency and structure.
Can I combine bookkeeping, HR, admin, and operations support?
Can I combine bookkeeping, HR, admin, and operations support?
How is operations support different from administrative support?
Yes. Many clients choose a blended support model. We often combine services to create a more streamlined and cost-effective back-office solution tailored to your business.
How do I know what type of support I need?
Can I combine bookkeeping, HR, admin, and operations support?
What types of businesses do you typically work with?
If you’re unsure, that’s completely normal. We typically start with a conversation to understand your business, current challenges, and goals before recommending the right mix of support.
What types of businesses do you typically work with?
Can I combine bookkeeping, HR, admin, and operations support?
What types of businesses do you typically work with?
We primarily support small to mid-sized businesses that need flexible back-office support but do not have the budget to or are not ready to hire full-time staff for bookkeeping, HR, administrative, or operational roles.
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