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Service-Based Businesses

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Cash Flow

Control Your Cash Flow

Managing cash flow is an essential element of running a successful service-based business. You may be forced to wait up to 90 days for payment from customers, but still need to pay your employees in the interim. That's why it's so important to have a clear understanding of both who owes you money and who you owe money to. Bookkeeper360 can help take the guesswork out of this process by keeping your books updated and providing a detailed view of your accounts receivable and payable at all times.

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Cash analyzer dashboard in the Bookkeeper360 app Bolt alert: cash runway under 15 months Net cash on hand card in the Bookkeeper360 app Cash runway card in the Bookkeeper360 app
Expense Tracking

Accurately Track and Record Expenses

It is critical for service-based businesses to accurately track and record expenses in order to maintain efficient cash flow. Bookkeeper360 helps you understand where your money is going, identify potential areas of savings, keep an eye on spending trends, and plan for future expenses. Accurate records also ensure you pay only what you owe in taxes, and nothing more. And if you need funding, having up-to-date records makes it easy for you to clear due diligence with lenders.

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Payroll expense breakdown in the Bookkeeper360 app Costs by department in the Bookkeeper360 app
Profitability

See At-a-Glance Project Profitability

If you want to be successful as a service-based business, you need to know the profitability of your projects. You'll gain insight into which services generate the most revenue and how effective your team is at managing costs. You'll better allocate resources and make more informed decisions when selecting and quoting future projects. Good project profitability tracking also helps build trust with clients by providing clarity around pricing and demonstrating a commitment to delivering quality work that is cost-effective. And most importantly, Bookkeeper360's project profitability tracking helps you maximize your profits.

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Further Reading

Service-Based Resource Hub

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How Bookkeeping Differs Across Retail, Service And SaaS Businesses

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