Why Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping and Payroll Makes Sense

by Joy Phelan

Are you a small business owner that’s wondering about the benefits of outsourcing your payroll?  Are you wondering if it makes sense for your business?  If so, you’re definitely not alone.

Lakewood Bookkeeping Outsource PayrollThere are small businesses everywhere that don’t have enough work to keep a bookkeeper busy on a part- time basis, let alone full time.  However, these tasks still have to be done.  After all, that’s why our employees show up to work everyday, they really enjoy getting those paychecks.

Many business owners take on the task of payroll, adding to their to do list.  Rather than taking on this huge, yet important task, it makes good sense to outsource your payroll.  For a busy business owner, this can provide real peace of mind.

If you are wondering if outsourcing your payroll makes sense for your business, there are a few things you should ask yourself.  Do you enjoy keeping the books for your business?  Are you current with your bookkeeping?  Is there a stack of invoices to send, bills to pay, and statements to reconcile sitting on your desk?  Are you using your time wisely?

If you are lacking in any of these areas, it makes perfect sense to outsource your payroll.  This is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways for small business owners to keep their accounting records accurate and free up a lot of their time. All the tasks are completed for a fraction of the cost of hiring a CPA.  Believe it or not, outsourcing your payroll can cost up to 40% less that keeping a full time bookkeeper on staff.

Some of the services you can expect if you outsource your payroll to a qualified freelance bookkeeper include:

  • Accounts payable processing
  • Handling of all bank deposits, cash, and  receivables
  • Customer statements and invoicing
  • Payroll services that include calculating and filing payroll taxes
  • Preparation of W-2′s and 1099′s at the end of the year
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Reconciling bank and credit card accounts

A qualified freelance bookkeeper can efficiently handle all of your accounting needs.  If you opt to outsource your payroll and other accounting tasks, you will enjoy peace of mind, knowing everything is done and nothing is piling up.

When you make the decision to outsource your payroll and bookkeeping duties, you will be able to concentrate on running your business.   You can spend your time more wisely, managing your staff, growing sales, marketing your business, and providing excellent customer service to your valued customers.

As a small business owner, you already have a lot on your plate.  When you outsource your payroll, you just might start looking forward to payday as much as your employees do.

If you are ready to find out more about outsourcing your bookkeeping and payroll, check out our Lakewood and Denver area Bookkeeping Services page!

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payroll services July 20, 2010 at 8:41 am

Hi

You’ve written a fantastic article here. Outsourcing payroll has become far too good to ignore the benefits for businesses- especially those needing to cut costs without compromising on quality.

Well done!

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