04 Aug
Why your bookkeeping practice needs an automated s...
Today, most bookkeeping is performed by humans, but with the advent of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and RPA (Robotic Process Automation), the future of bookkeeping is changing very quickly. Computers are taught how to perform bookkeeping tasks, …and they do them quickly and without error. Oh, and it is incredibly secure. Automated bookkeepers can now “read” bills and
29 Jul
The art of remote out-of-office bookkeeping
Businesses of all sizes are learning how to function in an out-of-office structure during this pandemic. The challenges include the following to name a few: Maintaining current clients Acquisition of new accounts and business Keeping a healthy cash flow Functioning remotely, including sales, service, marketing, and accounting. Few companies are prepared to migrate their employees
10 Jul
A client’s tale of bookkeeping challenges
Simply stated, we learn from each other. Open and honest discussion between business owners provides real life tales of running a small business. At Expex, we work within the small to medium sized business communities. Bookkeeping is such a critical function for a business, yet it is so often overlooked and under reviewed. Our story
30 Jun
Happy 4th of July from Carly!
Carly will be working this weekend, as she always does, but our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The 4th of July is a symbol and celebration of our nation’s freedom, independence, and strength. At Expex, we are proud to support and work with so many strong small and medium sized businesses. These
19 Jun
The new landscape in bookkeeping…
Bookkeeping has traditionally been a task-oriented process that require an understanding of how and when each task needs to be completed. This culminates in the completion of financial statements that can be reviewed for performance, risk, trends, and a host of decisions such as Do we need to hire? Can we buy more equipment? Can
05 Jun
The ins and outs of reconciling your business cred...
As a small business owner, we are confident in our thinking that you do not enjoy any form of account reconciliations, including credit card reconciliations. In August 2019, we posted a blog as part of our Bookkeeping series entitled, Bookkeeping 101 – Reconciling Credit Cards. The response was amazing as we heard story after story
14 May
Maximize the value of each employee.
There has been so much written about businesses surviving in the times of Covid-19. Yes, these are unprecedented times and the environment calls for strategic decisions to be made, right now. Think about your business and employees. This may sound distasteful, but as a small business owner, your employee headcount has changed, will change, or
07 May
How much is too much?
If you are like most small business owners, you may not know, or realize how much time you are spending on accounting and bookkeeping tasks. When we onboard a new client, we unpack their bookkeeping norms and tasks to determine how Expex will afford them more time to grow their business. How much is too
29 Apr
Rightsizing your business amid the pandemic.
The coronavirus has abruptly affected our businesses, some more than others. Small and medium sized businesses have experienced closures, reduced hours, layoffs, and furloughs. As a result, SMB’s will need to think differently to be successful in the post COVID-19 environment. Define your core: rethink staffing, workspace, and technology tools. Business services will be needed
24 Apr
Where is your bookkeeper?
The stress and anxiety experienced by small business owners is certainly on the rise. If you own or manage a small business, finances are your number one concern. How healthy is your business? Our client’s primary interest and the number one reason they contact us is concern over the health of their business. What are
