The pool industry is made up of some of the most hard-working people I know. They work long hours day in and day out to run a business based on serving and bringing joy to others. Daily, they focus on creating an environment for others to make memories that will last a lifetime. There are so many moving parts, it’s almost impossible to do it all on your own.
Each day there are a million things on your to-do list to ensure your business is running successfully. It’s stressful, and some days it is downright exhausting. There are chemical and part orders to be made, inventory to keep, scheduling to be done and that’s just to name a few of the tasks you have to tackle.
Why add more than necessary?
Doing your own bookkeeping puts even more on your plate! You have to spend countless hours running your business, running routes, and providing quotes – you shouldn’t have to spend your time off keeping track of your finances.
With over 30 years of combined small business experience, the staff at Clear Blue Bookkeeping Solutions understands the ins and outs of running a small business. What’s more, we understand your business and how much goes into running a successful business in an industry that only continues to grow.
As your business continues to grow, bookkeeping, taxes and running reports only become more confusing.
Stress.
Anxiety.
Losing time with family and friends.
It all becomes too much. You started this business because you had a passion and bringing joy to others through their backyard, but when you try to do everything to run your business yourself it becomes overwhelming. Your work-life balance has been thrown off. It’s time to change that.
Here are 8 reasons you need to hire Clear Blue Bookkeeping Solutions for your pool business:
1. Time.
Time is our most precious commodity. No one seems to have enough of it anymore. As a business owner in the pool industry, you certainly understand what it means to burn the candle at both ends.
How many weekends or days off have you spent in your office working on your books instead of spending quality time with those you love? Stop putting yourself in the position where you have to choose between staying up to date on your books or spending time with your loved ones. Working with Clear Blue Books gives you the opportunity to find the balance between work and life once again.
2. Reduce stress.
For the majority of business owners, keeping proper books for their business is extremely stressful and confusing. Understanding where your expenses should go and how to allocate income can cause a lot of headaches. Clear Blue Books does this for you and can present the information to you in clear reports that helps you understand the state of your business. Reduce your stress by hiring a professional to do the work for you.
3. Expertise.
A bookkeeper offers expertise in an area that many don’t understand. Just as you offer your own expertise to your business, they offer expertise in the area of finance. Stop guessing, and delegate the tasks of keeping your books to a professional.
4. Keep your books current.
Instead of playing catch-up at the end of the year or every other month, a bookkeeper will help you stay current so you always have an up-to-date status of your Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, Chemical Costs, and other vital pieces of information that will help your business run successfully.
5. One word – TAXES!
This is the big one! The whole reason you keep your books is to file taxes, and hopefully, you are filing them correctly. The peace of mind in knowing your taxes are being filed properly is invaluable. A bookkeeper ensures your books are in order to give you this peace of mind.
6. Improve your cash flow.
Hiring a bookkeeper gives you more time to focus on the aspects of your business you need so your business can flourish and grow! Also, when you have a clear picture of what’s working and what’s not, you can focus your attention on the right areas to increase revenue.
7. Improve your budget and make better decisions.
It is difficult to make good decisions for your business when you don’t fully understand the state your finances are in. When your reports are up to date it is easier to budget and it’s also easier to make financial decisions for your business. If you don’t know what’s really happening in the finances of your business, it’s practically impossible to make proper budgeting decisions. With Clear Blue Bookkeeping Solutions, you will always have a clear picture of what is happening in your business so you can make more informed financial decisions moving forward.
8. Focus on your why.
Why did you start your business? I can guarantee it isn’t because you wanted to be bogged down in receipts and tracking who has paid their invoices and who hasn’t. Hiring a professional to keep your books allows you more time to focus on your why and put your energy into the reason you started your business in the first place.
Stop holding yourself and your pool business back.
Doing your own bookkeeping can only get you so far as a small business owner. To really thrive in business you have to focus on the areas you know best and find the right people to do the things that aren’t your expertise. Entrepreneurs know their limitations. They recognize their strengths and weaknesses and aren’t afraid to admit they can’t do everything on their own.
It’s time to take the next step. Stop causing unneeded stress and frustration, and start enjoying your weekends and time off to spend time with your loved ones. It’s time for you to find someone who can give you everything listed above and more.
We aren’t just a bookkeeping service, but an industry resource that can help improve your business in countless ways.
At Clear Blue Bookkeeping Solutions, we help our clients keep clean records, improve processes to increase cash flow, and help them transform into true entrepreneurs. We provide reports to improve budgeting and long-term decision making which allows for calculated risk-taking. We are determined to help you make strides in your business to help you grow, but we offer so much more because our experience and knowledge in the pool maintenance industry have given us knowledge far beyond the numbers.
Learn more about our services now!
We are your industry resource. We provide far more for our clients than just bookkeeping solutions. We can help point you to the right vendors, localize your markets, help you gain control of your inventory, and other vital components to any business in this industry. We help our clients find the best fit in every area possible to improve the way their business runs, not just their books. Clear Blue Books offers solutions to help you improve your numbers, not just reports that leave you with more questions.
Running and owning a business is hard work. We understand that because we do it too. We’ve walked in your shoes and understand how difficult it can be each and every day to cover everything that needs to be done to stay successful. We’re business owners too and appreciate your hard work. Our team is committed to helping your business thrive because we appreciate your commitment to those you serve.
Are you ready to take your pool maintenance business to the next level? Click here to schedule your free consultation call today!
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