The Questions You Need to ask
Bookkeeping doesn’t have to feel confusing or overwhelming. Whether you’re trying to decide if it’s time to hire a bookkeeper, you’re months behind in QuickBooks, or you simply want a better understanding of your business finances, we’re here to help.
Common Cents Bookkeeping provides personalized bookkeeping services for small businesses, contractors, construction companies, and home service businesses. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions business owners have about bookkeeping, QuickBooks, financial reporting, cleanup services, and working with a professional bookkeeper.
BOOKKEEPING FAQs
What Does Common Cents Bookkeeping Do?
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At Common Cents Bookkeeping, we help business owners take control of their finances without stress. We handle the day-to-day bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reports, payroll support, and cleanup work necessary to keep your books accurate and organized. Whether you're behind on your bookkeeping or simply want more time to focus on your business and family, we're here to help keep your finances on track and tax-ready year-round.
What Products or Services Do you offer?
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Common Cents Bookkeeping offers monthly bookkeeping, bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up services, bank and credit card reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, QuickBooks Online and Desktop bookkeeping, and specialized bookkeeping services for construction and contractor businesses.
What makes you different?
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What sets Common Cents Bookkeeping apart is our combination of experience, personal service, and genuine commitment to helping business owners succeed. We understand that most business owners didn’t start their business because they love bookkeeping. They started it because they’re passionate about their trade. We take bookkeeping off their plate so they can focus on running their business, serving customers, and spending more time with their families.
Small Business Bookkeeping
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A small business bookkeeper helps maintain accurate, organized financial records so you have a clear picture of what’s happening in your business. Depending on your needs, bookkeeping can include categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, managing accounts receivable and payable, supporting payroll, maintaining QuickBooks, and preparing financial reports. The goal is to keep your financial records current, accurate, and ready when you or your tax professional need them.
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Absolutely! Bookkeeping takes time away from running your business; your financial records might be falling behind, and if you aren’t confident that your numbers are accurate, professional bookkeeping support is for you. A bookkeeper can take recurring financial tasks off your plate while giving you better visibility into your business finances.
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There isn’t one perfect time to hire a bookkeeper. Many business owners reach out when their transaction volume increases, bookkeeping begins consuming evenings or weekends, they fall behind, or they realize they need more reliable financial information to make business decisions. You don’t have to wait until your books become a problem to ask for help.
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Outsourcing bookkeeping can give you back valuable time while helping you maintain more organized and dependable financial records. Instead of spending nights or weekends trying to keep up with QuickBooks, you can focus on your customers, your team, your family, and growing your business.
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Accurate bookkeeping gives you better information about what’s happening financially within your business. When your records are current and your financial reports are available, you have more reliable information to use when evaluating expenses, planning for growth, working with your tax professional, or making other business decisions.
Bookkeeping Costs & Getting Started
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Every business has different bookkeeping needs, so Common Cents Bookkeeping does not use one fixed price for every client. Pricing is customized based on factors such as your business, transaction volume, current condition of your books, and the services you need. We’ll discuss your situation during your free consultation and provide a customized quote.
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No. Our goal is to understand what your business actually needs and recommend services accordingly. Some businesses need ongoing monthly bookkeeping, while others may initially need cleanup or catch-up work. Your bookkeeping plan is customized around your individual situation.
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Your free consultation is an opportunity for us to learn about you and your business. We’ll discuss the type of business you operate, your current bookkeeping process, your biggest challenges or frustrations, how much time you’re currently spending on bookkeeping, and what financial information you wish you had easier access to. From there, we can discuss what type of bookkeeping support may make sense for your business.
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You don’t need to have everything perfectly organized before speaking with us. Come prepared to tell us about your business, your current bookkeeping process, the software you use, and the challenges you’re experiencing. If you have a business website, sharing it with us ahead of time can also help us learn more about your company before our conversation.
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Start by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll learn more about your business, discuss your current bookkeeping needs and challenges, and determine what kind of support would be most helpful. If we’re a good fit, we’ll create a customized bookkeeping plan for your business.
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Yes. Common Cents Bookkeeping offers cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping services for businesses that have fallen behind. We’ll help assess your current situation, organize your financial records, and create a path toward getting your books current.
The Big FAQs
Will you judge me if my bookkeeping is a mess?Absolutely not. Business owners are busy, and bookkeeping can easily fall behind while you’re focused on customers, employees, projects, and everything else involved in running a business. Our job is to help you move forward, not make you feel bad about where you’re starting.
Will you replace my CPA?A bookkeeper focuses on maintaining organized, accurate financial records throughout the year, while a CPA may provide tax preparation and other accounting or tax-related services. Having well-maintained books can make it easier to provide your tax professional with the financial information they need.
Do I need to be located in Utah to work with you?No. Common Cents Bookkeeping is based in Utah, but provides virtual bookkeeping services to clients throughout the United States. This allows us to provide support without requiring you to visit an office. We can work with businesses remotely, making professional bookkeeping accessible.