Frequently Asked Questions about Outsourcing Bookkeeping Services
Q: Who is a Virtual Bookkeeper?
A: A virtual bookkeeper is a bookkeeping professional working from
a remote location. He supports the bookkeeping requirements needs of a firm
using online bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks.
Q: Will Bookkeeping Services and
Outsource Bookkeeping work for me?
A: Yes. In the past, only large businesses could benefit from
Outsource Bookkeeping. Now with Globalization through the
Internet almost any business can benefit
from outsourcing and online bookkeeping services. To be successful with outsourced
bookkeeping services, you only need to be comfortable with
using email. A virtual bookkeeper may also be
available for discussions over instant messenger or the phone.
Q: How can you offer high quality and low cost at the same time?
A: This is counter-intuitive but the highest quality bookkeeping services firms are also the ones
that offer them at the lowest cost. Because of low bookkeeping rates,
established low cost bookkeeping companies service
a large number of clients in a variety of industries and have a pool of virtual bookkeeping staff. As a result, a virtual bookkeeper
has the ability to focus on just one industry and one specific task, and quickly becomes an expert in that industry and task.
Contrast this with a boutique bookkeeper who focuses on a few industries and handles a variety of tasks. It would take
a boutique bookkeeper more than a lifetime to gain the same amount of experience as a low cost virtual bookkeeper
with a specific industry and specific task. This specialization is what improves our quality and lowers our costs. The concept is
no different than an assembly line for cars.
Q: Is there a commitment or contract to get started with outsourced bookkeeping services?
A: This is the best part. Unlike with a full-time employee, there is much less commitment required on your part to use our bookkeeping service. There are no setup fees to get started. You only pay for the hours you use and after the bookkeeping services have been delivered. You may cancel your contract at any time without any cancellation fees or penalties.
Q: How long will take for your bookkeeping services to get up to speed?
The ramp-up time for our bookkeeping services is usually one week.
- Since we do very specific tasks such as bookkeeping and data entry for a variety of firms, we are very familiar with the nuances and best practices associated with performing these tasks.
- We use specialists to support the specific task at hand (e.g., virtual assistant, virtual bookkeeper, virtual paralegal, etc.).
Q: How do I get started with you bookkeeping services?
Click on the Contact Us link to the left of this page, complete the form and click the Submit button. Our representative will send you a simple contract via email which you need to sign and fax/email back to us. We can get you started in much less than 24 hours.
