Running a business is not an easy task, and most business owners know the feeling of trying to balance everything, including operations, customer service, hiring, sales, and of course, trying to stay on top of the books. This was the reality that Amy, a business owner with a growing business, was facing.
Like most business owners, Amy started her business by trying to handle the bookkeeping herself. She was successful at first, but as her business continued to grow, the bookkeeping was becoming a source of stress that was taking her away from her customers.
Amy recently had the opportunity to share her story with us about her journey with bookkeeping and the decision she made to outsource her bookkeeping services.
You can see her story below:
“I was spending so much time trying to manage the numbers that I wasn’t managing my business the way I wanted to,” Amy shared. That’s when she decided to partner with Blue Collar Back Office.
From Chaos to Clarity
When Amy brought us her books, which, like many of the individuals we help, were a mess, unreconciled, and lacked the structure that was necessary for her to gain the financial clarity that was necessary for her to make good business decisions. The first thing we did was help Amy with a books cleanup, ensuring that everything was organized neatly.
Next, we were able to get Amy set up with QuickBooks Online, allowing her the ability to get her books anywhere, at any time, without the hassle of having to sift through her spreadsheets or having to wait until tax season to get an idea of her overall situation.
The key, however, has been our continued work with Amy on her books and her overall business strategy, allowing her the ability to know that her numbers are correct without having to question them.
More Time, More Growth
Amy’s business was organized, and day-to-day activities were no longer weighing her down. She had an asset all business owners wish for: time. No longer did she have to spend evenings balancing receipts. Instead, she could concentrate on her employees, customers, and business aspirations.
This clarity of mind also gave Amy confidence. With BCBO’s help as her fractional CFO, we had identified ways for Amy to reduce costs and increase business growth. No longer was Amy simply managing her business’s finances. Instead, she was using her finances as a way to grow.
“Outsourcing my bookkeeping freed me up to actually grow my business,” Amy said. “It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made.”
Why Her Story Matters
Amy’s story is not unique, but it is significant. Many business owners are stuck because they are trying to do it all themselves. The reality is that trying to do it all holds business owners back. Delegating bookkeeping is not just about having more time; it’s about having clarity.
At Blue Collar Back Office, we understand this because we’ve been on this journey ourselves. Our founder started a construction company more than ten years ago, but then he started BCBO to solve the problems he faced as a business owner. We understand what business owners like Amy are going through.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re like Amy – tired of playing all the roles and wanting to concentrate on growing your business – outsourcing your bookkeeping may be the smartest thing you can do.
Book a free consultation with Blue Collar Back Office today, and let’s talk about how we can help you clean up your books, get some clarity, and make a plan for growing your business.