Your business is starting to grow. There are exciting opportunities for your company to soar into the stratosphere. At the same time, there are new problems that you didn't need to address when you were in the infancy stage of your business. How do you deal with these new problems and keep your business moving up and to the right.

Here are 4 tips to keep your startup running smoothly during times of growth:​

A lot of people who aren't "numbers people" group people who work with numbers and data into the same category. This post will explain the differences between an accountant and a bookkeeper so you can understand why your CPA should never be your bookkeeper (and vice-versa).
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The best way to explain is to tell you what a bookkeeper does and what a CPA does:

What a bookkeeper does
Let's start with the background of a bookkeeper. Many bookkeepers get started as data entry clerks, which is an entry-level position that doesn't require a college degree (in most companies). With experience, they can move into the role of bookkeeper, and eventually, if they want, they can obtain certification and/or higher education to move into an accounting role.

While you understand how to put ideas into action, this doesn't always mean being proficient at the bookkeeping and payroll needs. For the wise small business owner, delegating the bookkeeping and payroll should be the norm. This way, you can enjoy the small business culture without the headaches of crunching numbers.

The Joys of Business Ownership
You know why you started your business, maybe it was to gain freedom from the chains of corporate America, or maybe it was simply to wake up every morning and do what you love! There are so many benefits to being a business owner. Regardless of your reasons you have grabbed your life by the reigns and are building a life you want to live. ​

Business plans help put an idea or product into motion. Even if you are a small business, you can benefit from a detailed business plan for achieving goals. A business plan states the exact mission of your business, and the steps that need to be taken to be successful.

The Importance of having a Business Plan
This plan will help a business state clearly its future goals, and which way to go to achieve them. Without this business plan it is very easy to get lost. The plan keeps the company on track to being successful. Small business and entrepreneurs will better understand their market when using a business plan.

Money never sleeps and neither do most entrepreneurs and start-up founders - especially if you love what you do! Since we know how stressful it is running a business and we specialize in finding ways to simplify your life by handling your payroll, we wanted to share some helpful tips that will encourage you to relax and unwind.

Culture has become a major part of branding, and as part of the culture of many small businesses and startups, more people are working from home than we’ve ever seen before. While this is great for employee morale, it can be a stressor on your team as a whole.
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Here are our tips for working with remote employees:

One of the things that many small businesses don't account for, especially during the start-up phase of operations, is the need for small business office support. It's one thing to have a great idea and the drive and motivation to get that idea off the ground. It's quite another to take your fantastic idea and keep it running once it's been established, and that's where small business office support comes in.

Our quick infographic shows you the benefits of outsourcing your bookkeeping vs hiring an in-house bookkeeper. Click here for a larger, printable version.