Are you tempted to use some of those extremely low cost (okay, we’ll call them “cheap”) online accounting services? You have choices in online programs that won’t provide the full features, functionality, connectivity, or security of QuickBooks.
Or you can outsource your bookkeeping to a number of individuals offering unbelievably low rates. Be warned. Most of these online accounting solutions fall into one of two categories:
- Overseas “sweatshop” style accounting departments, that provide very little security for your important files. In these environments, hundreds of individuals work in a large room with cubicles, where everyone can see each others’ screens and hear each others’ phone calls. In addition, customer service may be a challenge due to language barriers and time zone differences.
- Virtual assistants who happen to know QuickBooks and advertise bookkeeping as one of their many services. At least these individuals use the appropriate software for small business accounting services. But they may not be trained in proper accounting procedures. Additionally, many of these individuals are not experienced business owners. They may not be available during working hours or provide the level of service you require as an SMB with revenue up to $25 million.
Online Accounting Solutions: A Better Answer
At AccountingDepartment.com, we understand the challenges you face as a fast-growing SMB—because that’s what we are, too. We don’t do this in our “spare time.” And we hire only U.S.-based bookkeepers who speak English as their native language.
Most importantly, we hire only trained bookkeepers who are certified in QuickBooks within six months of joining our company. They work in secure environments within their home, and your company’s financial records are hosted on a secure server.
You’ll find our small business accounting services—appropriate for growing companies with revenue up to $25 million and more—are more affordable than an in-house bookkeeping staff and provide a number of other benefits, as well.
