01 Apr
How do you balance performing financial tasks and ...
There is only so much time in a day, week, or month. Performing financial tasks requires a good deal of skill and a whole lot of time. So many small businesses are started from a strong passion and a desire to do something that the owner is passionate about. We are fortunate to have so
26 Mar
We just had to share this!
Expex is an application dedicated to making financial tasks easier. We have sung this from the rooftops but this week, we heard it direct from a new client. We are paraphrasing her comments but here is what one small business owner from Latham, NY shared with us: “I cannot tell you Tony how much I
08 Mar
How do we embrace artificial intelligence in the a...
First, we need to just simply embrace it! Artificial intelligence has somewhat of a bad rap regarding the perceived ousting of human beings and their jobs in exchange for cheap, free artificial labor. Let’s think about that for a minute. Artificial intelligence really isn’t your enemy, nor should it be feared. Automation and machine learning
28 Feb
Get Your Start Up Organized By Managing Your Accou...
Learn how to get your start up business organized right out of the gate by managing your accounts payable: You’ve put a lot of time, money, and energy into your new start-up company. It feels great to be in a position to start seeing profits and growth, but what about managing your accounts payable? The
19 Feb
The changing face of accounting.
Accounting as we know it today looks nothing like it did in the early 1990’s when you met your accountant to go over your financial statements, financial health and taxes. It was antiquated, slow and expensive. Today’s accountants live with technology although some may not be ready to embrace that, their clients certainly are. Businesses
14 Feb
Happy Valentine’s Day- Save your heart!
Today is Valentine’s Day and from all of us at Expex we wish you and your loved ones a happy and romantic day. Wait, are you a bookkeeping service wishing us a happy and romantic day? Yes, we are and in the spirit of giving, we want you to understand your finances, streamline your accounting
22 Jan
Nonprofits and the need for robust accounting appl...
Yesterday the website The Non Profit Times posted a great article by Andy Wolber entitled, Users Expecting Accounting Applications Will Do Much More. Mr. Wolber delves into the latest trends in accounting systems for nonprofits and the benefits provided by these systems in terms of visualization, transparency, and integrations with other systems. “Nonprofit financial managers
20 Dec
Are accountants ready for the new digital age?
Technology is everywhere today and changing at lightning speed. Children are learning on computers and tablets at an early age and professionals have conceded to automation, artificial intelligence, and technology as methods and tools of providing professional services. In an article posted on December 17, 2018 on Director of Finance Online (UK), the author, Jennifer
23 Oct
Using fintech to avoid fraud by separating account...
Just this week, there was a story in the news of a small not-for-profit company dealing with fraud from a bookkeeper/bookkeeping service. It happens too many times and can occur with the most reliable employees. Often times the business owner is heard saying that the employee was long term, loyal, and trusted. How does this
19 Oct
The struggle is real.
At Expex, we spend all of our time in the small to medium sized business space. We hear the issues and challenges these businesses and business owners face. It is a part of their life…and ours. What are the top three challenges faced by SMBs? Sales and growth: “We need business!” This challenge goes hand
