In this blog post I share the 3 things you need to know before working with a Virtual Accountant.

As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I had to make various adjustments. Things like mindset changes are needed when you need to hire help to grow your business.

Most often it is a scary road to travel on. Many entrepreneurs refrain from hiring or outsourcing support to help them in their day-to-day tasks of managing their businesses.

This results in staying stuck in a certain mindset. Procrastination doesn’t help reaching goals, and even causes us to move backwards rather than progressing forward.

If you are here, reading this article, you most probably are in the head space of deciding to hire some support to help you move forward.

I would like to help you get more clarity on what you need to know before working with a Virtual Accountant. As an entrepreneur or business owner, you need to know how it is to work with a virtual accountant. Hopefully, this blog post help you to fully prepare for such a journey so you can feel in control and not overwhelmed.

Before you think hiring a virtual accountant is going to magically change your life overnight, consider these 3 things:

#1 : Before working with a Virtual Accountant, there will be a big up-front TIME investment

While the focus of a virtual accountant is meant to

• help offload compliance tasks,
• implement systems to enhance processes, and
• help you manage your finances more effectively,

they’re still human and not machines.

For it to be a successful relationship, there will be some serious training required. To help the virtual accountant understand your business, your challenges, your requirements, and your specific needs.

Your life might get a little more difficult before it gets easier as a result of hiring a virtual accountant.

It might also be a slow process before you might see the benefit. It all depends on your current situation and where you want to be, and how quickly you want to get there.

#2 : You need systems to make working with a Virtual Accountant a success

Virtual means CLOUD-BASED Technology.

This is a more efficient way to service clients everywhere from anywhere. When you decide to hire a virtual accountant, your systems and processes need to accommodate the functions and basic requirements for the accountant to be as effective as promised.

Predetermined systems can be build together, therefore it takes teamwork to be as effective as possible.

As every industry is different, so is every business unique. The way certain processes, tasks, and workflows come together. The systems needed will completely depend on the solutions and results you require.

Implementing basic solutions should be cost-effective and easy to use, but in some cases, your business might need a customized solution that might end up costing more than your budget allows. This might feel as if you’re spending more than you receive at first.

Be prepared to financially invest in your business so you can receive a return on your investments.

#3 : Virtual Accountants are more important to your business than you think

Before working with a Virtual Accountant as an entrepreneur or business owner, you might have a preconceived notion that hiring an accountant will be a quick and easy process. After all, they will be handling mostly business finances, right?

But the reality is, accountants have far more significant responsibilities. They can offer so much more value to your business. Your time is your most precious resource as a leader of your business. If an accountant is worthy, they will help you save more time, resources, and money!

Taking the time to find and hire the perfect virtual accountant could be just as important as recruiting a senior management member or partner in your business.

Remember, if your accountant is doing a great job, you are going to rely on them quite a bit!

At the end of the day, your Virtual Accountant’s responsibility is to ensure your business is managed as efficiently as possible, your finances are healthy, and your systems bring a return on investment.

Saving your time, money, and resources, helping you to get where you want to be as quickly as possible, and thriving with peace of mind is a significant but scarce attribute.

Yvette pretorius, ca & business building strategist

Focus on this when deciding who to hire!

If you need further advice on the process of working with a Virtual Accountant or you just need a helping hand to show you how to make the next decision, do reach out to me for ways on how I can help you move your business forward.

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