Cutting Corners on Your Books: Why Cheap Financial Fuel Crashes Businesses
Would you use inferior gas in an airplane? Of course not. You would never risk your family’s safety by fueling a plane with bargain-bin gas just to save a few pennies. Yet, many business owners do exactly this with their companies. Specifically, cutting corners on bookkeeping is the business equivalent of filling your tank with […]
Shopping for a Bookkeeper? Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Recently, I’ve noticed a trend where business owners approach hiring financial help the same way they buy consumer goods. In reality, shopping for a bookkeeper isn’t like shopping for a pair of shoes. For instance, when you buy shoes, you know exactly what you’re getting—same style, same size, same brand. You just want the best […]
The Value of Executive Oversight: How Senior Tax Accountants Add Extra Assurance
Recently, I reviewed a client’s file who believed their previous bookkeeper was doing a “great job” simply because they reconciled the bank account. However, upon deeper inspection, we found thousands of dollars in misclassified assets and missed deductions. In fact, this situation highlights a critical gap in many small businesses: the lack of executive oversight. […]
Why Trust Matters in Bookkeeping: How We Build Lasting Client Relationships
Handing over your bank login credentials to a stranger is a terrifying act of faith. When you hire a bookkeeper, you are not just outsourcing a task; you are exposing the financial heart of your business to an outsider. Consequently, understanding why trust matters in this relationship is critical for your peace of mind and […]
Our Proven Process: How We Keep Your Business Audit-Ready Every Month
Maintaining audit-ready financial records is the single most effective way to protect your business from regulatory nightmares. While many business owners view bookkeeping as a simple data-entry chore, Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping (GTB) treats it as a critical defense strategy. Specifically, we believe that the best results come from a clear, consistent process that leaves nothing to […]
Reliable and Accurate Bookkeeping: The Foundation of Trust and Growth
Finding a service that provides reliable and accurate bookkeeping is often the single most important step a business owner takes toward financial maturity. Initially, many entrepreneurs attempt to manage their own ledgers or delegate the task to an inexperienced administrative assistant. However, as the business scales, the cracks in this approach inevitably begin to show. […]