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There are many good reasons to hire a part-time bookkeeper. A good bookkeeper will:

• Save You Money:

  Efficient bookkeeping. A knowledgeable bookkeeper will get your bookkeeping done quickly and efficiently, meaning less time spent on bookkeeping.

  Decreased employee costs. You only pay a part-time bookkeeper when they are actually doing bookkeeping. You don't pay benefits to your part-time bookkeeper and you don't incur payroll taxes or the costs of training and turnover.

  Decreased accounting costs. By increasing the accuracy of your books, an experienced bookkeeper will save you money at tax time.

• Allow you to Focus on Your Business:

By turning over your bookkeeping to a qualified bookkeeper, you can focus on your expertise: running your business.

• Provide Useful Feedback:

  A skilled bookkeeper will know how to structure your books in such a way as to provide the maximum feedback on your business results.

• Additional Benefits of Quality Bookkeeping

Source: Samarak Business Services

What Should You Look for in a Bookkeeper?

When hiring a bookkeeper it is important to make sure they are the right bookkeeper for your company. If the bookkeeper you hire will be in charge of your books (rather than just fulfilling a specific bookkeeping function such A/R or A/P), then it is important that they have a thorough understanding of your business and your specific needs. We recommend the following before hiring a bookkeeper:

• Talk to potential bookkeepers about your business and your needs. An experienced bookkeeper should be able to relate to the specific issues you are facing and should have ideas as to how to address them.
  
  
• Ask your potential bookkeeper what types of companies they have worked with. It is helpful to find a bookkeeper who has experience with companies similar to yours.
  
  
• Ask for references. If the bookkeeper you are interviewing has worked well for others, then it is likely that they will for you as well.
  
  
• Inquire about their hours. Many bookkeepers work part-time or from home. This is not usually a problem, but it is important to make sure your bookkeeper will be available when you need bookkeeping services.
  
  
• Ask about their rates. Qualified bookkeepers generally charge from $30 - $60 per hour. It is often worth paying more if your bookkeeper will be in charge of your books. A competent, efficient bookkeeper will charge you for less hours and will save you money and time in other ways. On the other hand, if your bookkeeper will be doing pure data entry, then you shouldn't pay much more than $30 per hour.

Source: Samarak Business Services