Imagine you're a small business owner, juggling multiple roles, from managing sales to overseeing operations. One of your biggest headaches? Handling the finances. You’re torn between hiring an in-house finance department or outsourcing. Both options have their pros and cons, but which is truly cost-effective? This article explores the real costs, helping you make an informed decision for your SME.

If you have decided to outsource your finance function, you are probably already aware of the numerous benefits an external financial partner can bring to your business. With 37% of SMEs outsourcing at least one of their business processes, you are not alone on this path. Now that you are ready for the next step, you may wonder where to start. In this article, we will walk you through the process of finding the right accounting solutions and starting an effective partnership.

Many businesses these days are looking to outsourcing as part of a successful long-term competitive strategy – one that cuts administrative costs and increases administrative efficiencies. With the increase of cloud-based services and the increase in business-over-web communications, pretty much any business function can be outsourced.

For many business owners who are trying to keep costs down, they try to do their accounting and bookkeeping themselves. But these areas that can make or break your business success. They are critical in managing your cash. Here are some reasons you must not do it all on your own if you wish to be successful in your endeavour.