How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts That Helps Decision-Making — GTB

Build a simple, logical Chart of Accounts (CoA) with clear numeric ranges, concise account names, and limited income/expense buckets—focus on decision-driving categories like gross margin, payroll, and key operating expenses. Keep accounts under 80 for small businesses and use subaccounts for necessary detail. Why the Chart of Accounts (CoA) matters On the go? Listen on The […]

How to Choose Bookkeeping Software for Your Small Business

Choose software that matches your business model and volume (QuickBooks Online for US service/retail businesses, Xero for strong bank integrations and international needs, and specialized tools like Shopware/POS integrations for high-volume merchants). Prioritize bank/processor feeds, ease of use, reporting, payroll integration, and cost. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper […]

Full-Charge Bookkeeper: Duties, Responsibilities & Benefits | Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping

Understanding the Role and Benefits of a Full-Charge Bookkeeper What Is a Full-Charge Bookkeeper? A Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping Long-Form Guide for Business Owners A full-charge bookkeeper is the backbone of an organization’s financial management. Unlike entry-level bookkeepers who handle only basic data entry, a full-charge bookkeeper oversees the entire accounting cycle — from recording daily transactions […]