Cloud-Based Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

Long gone are the days of old-school spreadsheets, installing desktop-only accounting software from a CD-ROM, and receipts kept in a desk drawer… somewhere?

Cloud based bookkeeping has drastically changed how we manage our books, and I’m here to walk you through the how and, much more importantly, the why.

Accessibility: Your Financials Anytime, Anywhere

Imagine accessing your financial data while sipping coffee at your favorite café, or even while lounging on a beach (hey, we can dream, right?).

When using cloud-based bookkeeping, your data is always at your fingertips, wherever you have an internet connection without booting up an old program or cracking open an excel file.

Whether you're using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, your financial information is just a click - or tap - away. 

Security: Your Data is Safe and Sound

We get it and we agree – your financial data is precious. Cloud-based solutions come with top-notch security features that are often more robust than what most small businesses can implement on their own.

These softwares feature encryption to regular backups, meaning that your data is protected from unauthorized access and unexpected disasters.

Real-Time Updates: Stay in the Know, Always

No more worrying about manually updating spreadsheets, when and where you’ve saved a file, and keeping a close eye on the version you’re using. Cloud-based bookkeeping software tracks every transaction, payment, and invoice.

Updates are reflected in real-time.

This means you always have the most current picture of your books, no matter what.

Bonus Perks: Collaboration and Integration

Cloud-based solutions often come with extras like seamless integration into your other tools (hello, automated invoicing and expense tracking) and easy collaboration with your accountant or team members. Everyone stays on the same page without the headache of emailing documents back and forth or manually entering every last expense.

Teamwork makes the dream work, here.

If you’re not sure how to get started or what the best solution might be for you, good news:

That’s what we’re here for, and we’re happy to help.