Do I need to use software for my bookkeeping?

At present, you can continue using a spreadsheet if you wish, but investigating the available software options now will prove beneficial, particularly as your business grows and you will have less time available to spend working on your business finances and accounts.

The use of bookkeeping software can help your business in so many ways:

• Raising your sales invoices for you and automatically entering them into the software
• Faster and easier way to keep track of what your customers owe you and what you owe your suppliers
• Up-to-date management information which may be needed for lenders or suppliers who are offering credit, or for better business planning
• Multiple staff can access the software to help with recording new information, generating reports or approving payments
• The ability to spot issues that may crop up with your business finances meaning you can take immediate steps to rectify problems
• More efficient use of your time
   

Once the system is set up and you are fully trained, the use of software can make the bookkeeping process so much more efficient.  Alternatively, your bookkeeper could do your bookkeeping for you, and you could use software to capture and submit your invoices and receipts, making the bookkeeping process even smoother.

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Date published Nov 4, 2021 | Last updated Jul 8, 2022

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