4 Essential Small Business Bookkeeping Tips

​Are you just starting a small business? Are you looking to advance your business to the next level? Are you lost when it comes to the financial paperwork?
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Looking to keep your small business bookkeeping on track? Read on for all the top tips and tricks you need.

1. Keep Your Personal Finances Separate

You should always keep your personal finances completely separate from your business finances. This can prevent confusion and bigger problems down the line.

Pay yourself a complete salary out of your business income, rather than paying for your needs out of the pot. That will keep things simpler and cleaner.
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For example, if your business goes bankrupt, you won't be on the hook personally as well. The vice versa is also true.

​2. Maintain Meticulous and Accurate Records

It's incredibly important to record every single financial transaction involved in your business. Make sure that these records are completely accurate, and keep them safe and up-to-date. That includes records of deposits, too — you need to make sure you know exactly what's coming in.

Set a specific time and day each month to update your records, and go through them to make sure that they are correct. If you make sure you're staying on top of these things, you won't be struggling in a pile of paperwork when you end up really needing your records.

There are different types of bookkeeping software to help you make sure that you have kept a record of everything you need. Some of them even have automation options, to further streamline the process for your needs. 
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You'll also need to make sure you're keeping all your receipts. That's especially important when it comes to tax time. If you end up getting audited, and you're missing your financial records, you'll probably have a lot of issues. 

3. Prepare for The Future

You should be setting aside money to make sure that you'll be able to invest further in your business in the future. This can also protect you if you run into emergency expenses. 
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You also need to make sure that you're putting away enough money for when tax season hits. If you end up stuck with a big bill, you want to be prepared. Creating a specific business savings account and putting a set percentage in that account every month is very important for the future of your business. 

​4. Hire a Professional

Sometimes, it's best to partner with professionals when it comes to your bookkeeping needs. You can outsource some of your bookkeeping needs, such as payroll, to streamline to process and prevent problems.
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Some accounting services can also help you improve your use of technology, by setting up cloud-based accounting services and other programs to help improve your bookkeeping processes.

Get help with your bookkeeping!

Diverse Accounting Service specialise in bookkeeping services for small to medium business in almost any industry. Our experienced and qualified accountants can carry out all services concerned with your financial records. We offer a professional and confidential service that won’t break the budget.

​Hopefully, these small business bookkeeping tips have gotten you on track to expand your business in no time. 
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Are you looking for accounting help? 
Diverse Accounting Services
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Officer, VIC 3809
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