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T
he promotional products
distributor business is
unique and complex, so finding
a bookkeeper with the right kind
of experience can be a challenge.
Selecting the wrong person
to enter and maintain your
financial and order management
data can be stressful and
expensive. I have seen the
frustration and confusion that
results when information is
inconsistently entered over time.
Hiring a quality bookkeeper
to manage your QuickBooks
program can and will make
your business more efficient
and allow you more time to
grow your company and pursue
other interests. To ensure
you are hiring or contracting
a professional with the right
experience, ask the following
questions of your candidates:
1
What is your experience
with accounting
software products?
I have
heard bookkeepers say something
along the lines of “All accounting
software is the same,” or
“Accounting is accounting, and it
doesn’t matter what software you
use.” That is not true. QuickBooks
is designed for use by accountants
and non-accountants alike. It has a
structure within which to work. For
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Seven Questions
To Ask When
Hiring A
QuickBooks
Bookkeeper
by
Harriet Gatter