BKE'S JACKIE HELTON TEAMS UP WITH WCTV TO BRING YOU THE TAX GUIDE

WCTV's Tax Guide

BookKeeping Express Franchisee Jackie Helton teamed up with local station WCTV to bring the greater Tallahassee area a list of resources to help get through tax season. You can find calculators, credits, resources, refund sources, and even small business tips!

ARTICLE FEATURES BKE FRANCHISEE JOE LEE

Yahoo! Finance article features BKE franchisee Joe Lee - Read more below!

New Ways to Find the Right Franchise in Today's Economy

BREAKING INTO "Big Biz" - NEWS ARTICLE LINK

Check out the Great Falls Connection to read about how BookKeeping Express CEO Greg Jones has become a "national business talk radio show’s 'franchise expert.'"

Great Falls Connection - Breaking Into 'Big Biz'

WHY FRANCHISE NOW?

You've wanted to own your business. You've wanted to work for yourself. But unemployment is up, and the credit market is down. These days, the question isn't just when you'll be able to do it, it's how.

If you're going to leave your corporate, structured job and branch out on your own, how do you decide what type of business to go into? According to allbusiness.com, the trick is to get into an industry where "no matter what the state of the economy, people must or will purchase the product or service." Think about your own life to determine this - in which areas do you not cut back? For many people, financial services may be at the top of the list. In addition to the universal need for financial services, The Wall Street Journal tells us that the "service-producing sector is expected to account for 96% of job growth between 2008 and 2018." In particular, the professional and business services sector will flourish, adding more than four million jobs, as indicated by the Labor Department.

The credit market is still under pressure, and start-up capital is hard to come by, so how do you start your own business without breaking your own bank? Many new business owners are forced to turn to private investors, personal savings, and even credit cards, to be able to open their doors. According to Reuters, workers are looking to franchising as their best bet: "many [are] looking to make the leap into entrepreneurship under the safety net of a tried-and-true business umbrella." Smart, business savvy businesspeople are "looking for a structured plan that offers the promise of financial independence." Franchise models offering business format franchising provide their franchisees with "step-by-step procedures for major aspects of the business," as indicated by the International Franchising Association (IFA), including a "complete plan for managing and operating the establishment." The IFA also points out that business format franchising had about 4.3 times as many establishments and employed 4 times as many workers, as product distribution franchising in 2001. Businessweek recently profiled eleven former Wall Street workers-turned-franchisees, all of whom "love the freedom of being their own bosses, rather than being at the mercy of their employers."

Now you know to look for job growth and a solid business plan to franchise, so how do you find the right company? BookKeeping Express (BKE) offers the only national franchise model for outsourced bookkeeping. We are leading the industry by providing a proven, turn-key business model perfectly suited for business professionals and entrepreneurs, in an exciting, recession-proof industry. Other benefits of the BKE franchise system are the low cost of entry, quick return on investment, and availability of exclusive territories. By leveraging our 25 years of bookkeeping industry experience, you'll have all the support you need to succeed. The BKE franchisee will receive: training and certifications; an established technology infrastructure, including QuickBooks, a client relationship management system, intranet, and help desk; lead generation, PR, partners, and quality assurance programs; and ongoing business support from our corporate headquarters.

Contact Bookkeeping Express today!
By email- info@bookkeepingexpress.com
By phone- (703) 766-5757 or (877) 526-6747

PLAN FOR TOMORROW, TODAY

The economy is lagging and business may be slow but this downtime is just what you can use to plan for when business picks up. Now is the time to evaluate how Bookkeeping Express can take your company further. Our services include bank reconciliation, accounting software, essential future planning, accurate financial statements and more.

Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, payroll taxes, monthly financial reports and analysis – we do it all! That’s why Bookkeeping Express is the choice of professional business owners, all over the nation. We’ve worked with every industry and have an insider’s perspective on how to manage each one’s books best. With a foundation based on decades of experience, we’ve only gotten better with time.

Our accounting experts make sure you have the flexibility to spend time where it will be most productive. Giving us your business could free you up to focus on better customer service, improved marketing, or allow you to utilize your existing employees more productively. Accounting could also be an additional service you offer your own clients! We’re cost-effective and we’ve got an eye on the bottom line – yours! With Bookkeeping Express, you can be sure your accounts are in experienced hands.

Don’t lose out on opportunities later, just because you didn’t plan for tomorrow! Don’t hesitate and let another few months get away.

Schedule an appointment with Bookkeeping Express to learn more! For a brighter future, give us a call now!

WITH BOOKKEEPING EXPRESS, A RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT IS GUARANTEED

New technology isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies and now, your company doesn’t need their kind of budget to have access to the latest accounting software and technology. At Bookkeeping Express, those are part of our expenses so that returns on your investment with us are guaranteed. For error proof results, choose Bookkeeping Express.

For accountants who are qualified and experienced in a variety of industries, look no further than Bookkeeping Express. Each of our clients gets a team of accountants so we’re never short-handed during crunch times like tax season. And unlike when you’ve hired an accountant of your own, there’s no disruption of service in the event that employees leave. What’s more, you’ll always have access to all the information, whether it’s the details on cash flow or the costs associated with shipping the latest batch of inventory. Bookkeeping Express gives you both the ability and the flexibility to make the right decisions, at the right time.

Practice Makes Perfect, even amongst accountants
The more you practice, the better you get. That’s true for athletes, writers, musicians and accountants too! Bookkeeping Express is the most efficient use of your time and money, because accounting is all we do.
Embrace the Bookkeeping Express advantage, today!

WHEN NEW, IMPROVED ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE HITS THE MARKET, WE’RE ON IT!

If there’s new improved accounting software available, you can trust that Bookkeeping Express and its accountants are well-versed in it. We hire and train accountants and have them take all the latest educational courses, so that bookkeeping isn’t a burden you have to deal with!

With Bookkeeping Express, you don’t have to take a bite out of your budget for the latest accounting software or to pay a technologically savvy accountant. That’s an expense we at Bookkeeping Express invest in so that running a business is smoother for you!

Bookkeeping Express is the choice of tens of thousands of entrepreneurs. Choosing us to do your accounting means not having to determine when it’s time to upgrade your accounting software. It means no more puzzling over which bookkeeping software meets your needs best. And you can definitely say “Adios” to having to purchase ‘extras’ that are actually ‘essentials’, where the only thing ‘extra’ is what you have to pay to have it! Licensing Fees, Enhancement Fees, Add-On Product Fees -- those too, will be a thing of the past.

We take care of the details, so that you can invest your time and energy running your business, doing what you do best. As far as professional bookkeeping services, we’re always ahead of the game so you can lead in yours.

BOOKKEEPING EXPRESS STREAMLINES PROCEDURES

BOOKKEEPING EXPRESS STREAMLINES PROCEDURES
• Are you spending too much time managing your books rather than growing your business?
• Are there times when you really don’t understand how to do some of your accounting?
• Do you want professional level accounting but rather not have to pay for a full time person?
• Are you downsizing your accounting department?
• Do you want to stay informed about the financial status of your organization “at a glance”?
• Are financial reports daunting?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, it’s time to get your accounting better organized.

Get Your Accounts in Order

Sticky-notes galore, endless to-do lists and bulging planners don’t really spell ‘organized’ and yet that is often the key to success, especially when it comes to your accounting. When you choose Bookkeeping Express, you’re outsourcing your accounting to a company that has procedures down to a science. We help businesses track how much of their budget generates more business, how much keeps the business afloat and what percentage of spending is wasteful. We support small businesses by tracking these numbers so as to improve their profits.

Say “Yes!” to Bookkeeping Express… Say “Yes!” to the peace of mind that comes with knowing your accounts are as organized as it takes to be successful in business!

BOOKKEEPING EXPRESS HELPS BUSINESS OWNERS LOOKING TO EXPAND

You’ve heard how even a recession has its upsides. It’s a prime time to expand or diversify , especially if you’re considering the home health care business, the candy industry, or acquiring a temporary staffing agency and of course, if you’re making a bid to get a piece of the ‘green’ industry. At Bookkeeping Express, our certified bookkeepers help you with your finances so that you can make the right decisions to expand, diversify or acquire companies. We help you determine the financial soundness of your plans. Further, we’re there for you when you want to review the accounts of a company that you’re intending to purchase. How much debt are they in? What will be needed to break even once you’ve made the purchase? How long will it be before your bottom line sees a positive impact from the new acquisition? Our certified bookkeepers crunch the figures so you can make the best choices possible. At Bookkeeping Express we take our work very seriously, offering experienced certified bookkeepers with expertise in a multitude of industries. We take the challenge out of streamlining the accounts so that you can focus on the big picture. After all, we know just how much is riding on the numbers being accurate. We remember that ‘Snickers’, ‘Tootsie Pops’ and ‘3 Musketeers’, were all launched between 1930 and 1932, right in the worst days of the Great Depression. Sloppy bookkeeping – it could mean the difference between seizing the day and losing a window of opportunity! Our certified bookkeepers know that and the quality of our bookkeeping reflects it!

IT TAKES A SMALL BUSINESS TO KNOW THE NEEDS OF A SMALL BUSINESS

At Bookkeeping Express, we’re a small business. We know what it takes to run a small business, especially the accounts, and the myriad steps associated with becoming a success. We’re not just balancing your books accurately and confidentially, we’re in the business of nurturing hopes and aspirations. We take care of the accounting and the bookkeeping so that you can pursue your passions. Because your dreams matter, we’re vigilant about keeping an eye on the bottom line, expenses and income and keeping you updated. When it comes to dreams, we know just how precious they are.We want your hopes and ambitions to be grounded in a reality that comes with sound business decisions, especially sound financial ones. We make sure you’re maintaining professional standards in documenting even the smallest ‘Friends and Family loans’ so that when you begin approaching banks, venture capitalists and private-equity investors, they can go through records with a fine tooth comb and come up with only compliments. Helping to maintain and balance your books is a part of what we do; our mission is to help you run an efficient and successful business. Knowing when to flag a potential crisis, giving you a heads-up before losses become irrecoverable, assuring you of a thumbs-up when things are looking good; we’re there with you all the way. Bookkeeping Express keeps you organized and looking good from the inside out because we’ve been there and we care!