Book keeping is a mundane task but essential to running a business efficiently. Without it no accounting information can be compiled for the tax authorities and of course, you can’t get paid by your clients!

 

In the start-up years, administering invoices and collecting payments might seem like a doddle but as the business grows, keeping on top of your sales and purchases can become time consuming taking you away from your focus – making money!

 

When it gets to this point, you would be wise to get help. Help comes in various forms. You could employ an Administrator to visit your office once a week or month to administer your books in preparation for your Accountant (note: an Accountant is worth their money – without one you may end paying too much tax or end up in deep water for not paying enough!).

 

But if you have a home based office, it might not be convenient for an Administrator to visit your home. An alternative solution could be to hire an experienced Virtual Assistant. A Virtual Assistant works remotely using the internet, email and telephone to communicate with you, so you don’t need to accommodate them at your place of work.

 

If you’re still reluctant to outsource your book keeping, an option is to invest in financial software or an online billing tool to make the task, somewhat, easier for yourself. Below we’ve compiled a list of online resources worth checking out.

 

http://www.easyforyou.be/ (Based in Belgium – with other language options)

http://www.datacapture.co.uk/ (Based in UK – English language only)

http://www.simac.com/ (Based in Netherlands – English language option)

 

Free Resources:

http://www.ideawins.com/ (Microsoft product but available for European use)

http://www.sidejobtrack.com/ (Based in USA but available for European use)

http://www.invoiceplace.com (Based in Australia but available for European use)