Bookkeeping

Small business bookkeeping advice you’ll actually enjoy reading. Seriously.

Bookkeeping

An Inside Look at How Bench Does Your Bookkeeping

On the fence about Bench? Here's an inside look at how we do your books.

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Bookkeeping

The Art of Bank Reconciliation: A How-To Guide for Small Businesses

Our guide to the most boring but helpful bookkeeping practice known to mankind.

Bookkeeping

The Bench Guide to Bookkeeping in Excel (Template Included)

A quick and painless guide to doing your own bookkeeping in Excel (with a Bench template).

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Bookkeeping

What Does a Bookkeeper Actually Do?

We break down the ins and outs of a bookkeeper’s role and why a good one is worth their weight in gold.

Tax Tips

What Is a 1099, and How Do I File One?

Everything you need to know about filing 1099s.

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Bookkeeping

What Happens If You Don't Do Bookkeeping?

We'll indulge your fantasy of what would happen if you stopped doing bookkeeping. But it's not a pretty picture.

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Bookkeeping

How to Catch up on Your Bookkeeping

Behind on your bookkeeping? Use this step-by-step process to get your books up-to-date in no time.

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Bookkeeping

The Difference Between Bookkeepers and Accountants

Bookkeepers and accountants share common goals, but they support your business in different stages of the financial cycle.

Bookkeeping

A Beginner’s Guide to Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping may not stir excitement deep in your heart, but it also shouldn’t strike fear—this simple guide walks you through all of the basics.

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