Maxim Liberty Blog

  • Outsource Bookkeeping to India?

    When many people launch a business, it is because the idea of freedom – of being their own boss – appeals to them. They like the idea of being in control of their own schedules. They want to help others solve problems or fulfill a need. Being independent and self-reliant is fun. They enjoy feeling…

  • Bookkeeping Checklist

    What are the various bookkeeping tasks that need to be completed on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or yearly basis? Daily Tasks Cash is like blood for your business and cash flow is like blood circulation.  So, it is a good idea to manage your cash flow in and out of your business on a daily…

  • How do your bookkeeping services compare with bench.co?

    Bench.co has been gaining in popularity because it offers bookkeeping services that start at $119 per month.  Our bookkeeping services start at $50 per month.  However, comparing the two offerings is like comparing apples and oranges.  There are some fundamental differences between the services offered by both companies. Bench.co takes a very different approach to…

  • Why Good Bookkeeping Could be Key to Growth?

    Is your business growing? If so, great, but if you’re not updating the way you manage the books, you could be in for a shock. It’s a much over-used statistic – half of all startups will fail within the first five years. What’s less talked about is that many of those businesses which fail will…

  • Great Lawyer! Expensive Law-Firm Bookkeeper?

    Are you the typical lawyer, small business owner or CPA trying to do everything on your own?   But why?  Are you really saving money?  Let me tell you a secret…your time is best spent focusing on what you do best!  If you are a lawyer, you are good at practicing law…no offense but you do not…

  • Is bookkeeping a good career decision?

    Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing are jobs that have you serving different roles. As a bookkeeper here are three of several things you will be dealing with: Handling a company’s financial statements Proofreading reports for errors Managing a company’s accounts When it comes to accounting clerks, you will usually see them in larger companies with narrower…

  • How do you setup a new company in QuickBooks?

    Setting up a new QuickBooks file using QuickBooks Desktop is very easy. Below are the steps. Launch QuickBooks and select “Express Start.” Enter Company Name, Industry, Company Type and Tax ID. Specify if you have employees or not. Bear in mind that you do not have to enter all the information right away. You can…