“You can’t run a £1m business and only have your bookkeeping updated every three months!”
There are things you say in meetings that you can’t quite believe needed saying, and that was one of them.
The context was a Xero training session with two people from the business and we were looking at their Xero file alongside a couple of other software applications.
Several common problems crawled out of the woodwork:
We all knew there would be more if we dug a little deeper.
And we all knew that this business was not alone in having great software used poorly.
If you have incomplete or inaccurate bookkeeping data you’re flying blind and your business will under-perform.
Fair play to the two people who had got in touch because they knew something wasn’t right and were reaching out for help.
And help was at hand.
You’re already using decent accounting software, such as Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent. We want to make it come alive for you and here’s how:
Our goal is simple: transform your accounting software into a decision-making tool, not just a digital filing cabinet.
And the real benefits for your business will include:
If you suspect your business isn’t getting the full benefit of its accounting software, let’s have a chat.
We’ll take a look at what’s working (and what isn’t), and give you practical, jargon-free advice to move things forward.
We run great bespoke training sessions for businesses which might be an ideal starting point
Call Michael Austin on 020 7125 0270 or email info@bluedotconsulting.co.uk and let’s begin to get your business to a better place.
Michael
People also asked:
Do we need to change our software?
No. The goal is to show your team how to make the best use of what you already have in place.
What about additional software and apps?
If you have bookkeeping issues that can be solved more efficiently by linking apps to your accounting software then we’ll look at that with you.
Do we need to change accountants?
Not at all. In fact they may have a part to play in the work that needs to be done.
Who are Blue Dot Consulting?
We’re London-based Chartered Accountants with a long and successful history of helping owner-managed SME business in London with their financial management..
Related links:
Overview of financial management for a business with sales approaching and passing £1m
Why don’t businesses make better use of accounting software?
Chartered Accountants – Bedford House, Fulham Green, London, SW6 3JW
We don’t believe in forms, we believe in talking to people, finding out your needs and tailor-making a solution just for you.
Give us a ring on 020 7125 0270 or email us at info@bluedotconsulting.co.uk
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