5 signs that you should get a professional bookkeeper

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Do you need a bookkeeper?

Here are the 5 signs you personally should look out for when deciding whether or not you should hire a professional bookkeeper.

1. Your company is making progress

Every business owner dreams of growing and expanding their revenue. 


2. Your customers are behind on paying invoices

Many small businesses face this struggle: chasing down customers who owe them money.


3.  You’re unsure about your taxes

Having a Bookkeeper in place can help to ensure you stay compliant with GST regulations and understand which BAS reports you need to file.


4. Stakeholders need detailed and accurate financial information on a consistent, regular basis

If you have shareholders and investors associated with your business, it’s important to show them that you can provide them with regular financial reports.


5. You don’t see a rise in profits, even as your sales grow

Just because your company is making more in sales doesn’t necessarily mean more profits are rolling in. If your numbers savings are up, perhaps your overhead costs are as well.



We can handle this!

The bookkeeping team at Smart Business Solutions Group is happy to provide a closer look at your current data to help you find more savings. We provide tailored services that allows you to get better results. Contact us for a free no-obligation consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about our services.



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The Critical-5 Financial Metrics That Drive Business Performance

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$35pp includes lunch

Many business owners believe growth comes from more sales. But in reality, the strongest and most profitable businesses grow by improving how the business works, not just by selling more. This session is designed to change that. The 5-Critical Financial Metrics is a practical workshop that shows you where small, targeted changes can create disproportionately big improvements in profit, cashflow and sustainability.


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This session is designed to change that. Pricing, Profit & Your Ideal Client is a practical workshop that helps you understand where your profit really comes from, how pricing decisions affect margins, and why working with clients that align with your business makes a measurable difference to both profit and cashflow. 


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24 Jun

Skybots: RPA & A.I Training Course SYDNEY 24-25 JUNE, 2026

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging RPA, VBA, ChatGPT, and Copilot for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in SYDNEY with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using Power Automate, UiPath, VBA, and cutting-edge Agentic AI. Tailored for accounting and finance professionals, bookkeepers and small business owners, this hands-on training will teach you to automate repetitive tasks, generate and optimise VBA scripts, and deploy robust automation solutions independently. 


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22 Jun

Skybots: RPA & A.I Training Course MELBOURNE 22-23 June, 2026

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging RPA, VBA, ChatGPT, and Copilot for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in MELBOURNE with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using Power Automate, UiPath, VBA, and cutting-edge Agentic AI. Tailored for accounting and finance professionals, bookkeepers and small business owners, this hands-on training will teach you to automate repetitive tasks, generate and optimise VBA scripts, and deploy robust automation solutions independently. 


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18 Jun

Skybots: RPA & A.I Training Course BRISBANE 18-19 June, 2026

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging RPA, VBA, ChatGPT, and Copilot for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in BRISBANE with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using Power Automate, UiPath, VBA, and cutting-edge Agentic AI. Tailored for accounting and finance professionals, bookkeepers and small business owners, this hands-on training will teach you to automate repetitive tasks, generate and optimise VBA scripts, and deploy robust automation solutions independently. 


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27 Mar

Cashflow Essentials - Keeping Control of Cash in a Growing Business

Lunch & Learn Workshop // 27 March, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:30pm
$35pp includes lunch

Many business owners are surprised to learn that most businesses don’t fail because they’re unprofitable -  they fail because they run out of cash. This session is designed to change that. Cashflow Essentials is a practical workshop that shows you how cash really moves through your business, why cash pressure happens, and how to stay in control - even while you’re growing.


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27 Feb

Know Your Numbers - Understanding your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Statements

Lunch & Learn Workshop // 27 Feb, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:30pm
$35pp includes lunch

If you’re like most business owners, you receive financial reports, and you have your accounting software, but you don’t always feel confident interpreting them. This workshop is designed to change that.
Know Your Numbers is a practical, plain-English workshop that teaches you how to properly read and understand your core financial reports - and, more importantly, how they work together to show the real health of your business.


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19 Feb

Skybots: RPA & A.I Training Course PERTH 19-20 Feb, 2026

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging RPA, VBA, ChatGPT, and Copilot for Innovation and Productivity.

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