Melissa Buford Bookkeeping

02/27/2021

Organizing Your Finances pt.3: Don't Procrastinate

If you have the time and inclination, it's better to open bills and other financial correspondence as soon as you receive it. Taking the time to file documents away, during the same session, makes things even more streamlined.

The last thing you want is to wait several weeks to file things, only to spend hours transferring receipts and other documents from a huge pile on your desk or the proverbial shoebox to their (newly-appointed) proper location.

Now that you have some ideas in regard to organizing your finances, you're on the road to a tidier filing cabinet. Better yet, you can say goodbye to the frustration associated with digging through piles of documents to locate the specific financial information you need.

Depending on your current state of disorganization, sorting things out may take some time. But, that's okay. With a bit of due diligence, your financial records will be in tip-top shape before you know it. Remember, it's not how fast you get everything done. The important thing is, you'll finally be able to easily find a receipt or bank statement right when you need it.

02/20/2021

Organizing Your Finances pt.2: Choose a Filing System

Whether you want to go electronic or not, you need to come up with a basic filing system that's easy for you to stick to and not get frustrated with. This works best when you co-ordinate your filing efforts with a calendar or organizer.

There are several ways to set up a filing system. The choice you make is up to you. These methods include:

*Month-to-month (a good choice for those who don't have a lot of credit card payments and other recurring bills)

*Color coded (if you're more of a visual person, color-coded files are probably for you)

* Subject or category (use broad categories such as "credit cards" and "utility bills," or create a separate file category for each company you pay)

02/17/2021

If your dental practice is struggling with appointments due to finances, reach out to us and see how we can help save $3500 today.

Children are missing out on preventative dental care during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Some 40% of parents have avoided seeking care at all, citing concerns about infection, office closures and cost.

02/13/2021

Organizing Your Finances pt.1: Going Electronic

If you haven't already done so, one of the first thing to do on your quest to get organized is to consider going electronic. Once you perform the initial set-up and get the hang of it, it's so much faster than organizing the "old-fashioned" way. Another great perk is the fact that organizing your financial records electronically takes up a lot less space.

The vast majority of banks, credit card companies, utility providers and other types of businesses already give consumers the option to receive their statements and bills electronically. If you're not already doing this, now is the time to sign up. It's typically fast, convenient and free.

When you aren't given that option, there is a simple solution. Purchase an inexpensive scanner, which will then allow you to scan your printed bills and receipts into whatever software program you're using.

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! What is your new year's ?

12/24/2020

Happy Holidays!

12/18/2020

What's the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?

12/18/2020

What's the difference between cash flow and profits? It's important to know the difference because this plays a vital role in determining your buying decisions for your practice. A dental practice making a profit does not equal money on hand for big purchases. Be sure you’re using your cash flow statement before you make any purchases.

12/11/2020

Many dental practices do not “close the books” on a monthly basis. This results in inaccurate financial reporting and can lead to serious consequences such as understating or overstating taxable income.

12/04/2020

Are your books up to date and organized for year-end tax? Schedule now to get your books prepared for tax season. Schedule here: https://bit.ly/37svEyK