Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

I have full P I Insurance up to $1,000,000. I am also a registered BAS Agent and Chartered Accountant, so I am subject to very strict regulations and safeguards.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

I started doing the accounting for my own retail computer business when MYOB become popular around 2000, and realised I had a strong  ability to do the accounting for small to medium business.

Question 3

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

Accepted Answer

I took over the accounting for a small manufacturing business, and achieved in 1 day a week what 1 to 2 full time staff were previously doing. I also do extra  functions e.g. BAS returns for them.

Question 4

What do you like most about your job?

Accepted Answer

I assist clients (mainly in small business) to understand how their business is performing and what they can do to achieve greater profitability. They are usually very grateful for the advice given.

Question 5

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

Accepted Answer

Whether you are a registered BAS Agent, as it is illegal to do contract accounting if you are not registered.Also what accounting / bookkeeping  experience you have had, and with which accounting systems.

Question 6

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

Accepted Answer

What sort of entity should they have to run their business e.g. sole trader or company; and what accounting system to use. I ask the relevant questions to access which is the best entity and accounting system for their particular requirements, and advise them accordingly.

Question 7

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

i am extremely well qualified and experienced in the work I do. I also have extensive experience in all aspects of accounting,  and I am expert in the most popular accounting systems.

Question 8

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

I am a BAS Agent and Chartered Accountant with over 30 years business experience. I specialise in accounting and accounting systems for small business. I am an Accredited Partner for Reckon and Xero; and a Proadvisor and trainer for QuickBooks. I am also experienced in MYOB.

Question 9

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

The type of business they are running; who does the accounting and how much they do; the accounting system used; what they want to achieve from their accounting system.

Question 10

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

1) Clients should have a very clear idea of what they want to achieve from their business, so I can offer the appropriate advice. 2) They should have all their financial records up to date, as far as possible. 3) They should disclose any material facts which may assist me in assessing  the work.

Question 11

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

I am prepared to offer new clients an initial  consultation at their premises (up to one hour)  at no charge, to access whether I can be of assistance to them.

Question 12

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

I charge at a competitive rate, given that I am a Chartered Accountant with extensive training and experience in all aspects of accounting for small to medium business, so the client receives expert advice as a reasonable price.

Question 13

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

My preferred method of billing is a monthly fixed charge, so that clients can accurately budget for their accounting costs. I also bill on an hourly basis for one-off consulting or training.

Question 14

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

I specialise in advising small to medium business in all industries, and I have extensive experience in handling inventory control and importing stock from overseas.

Question 15

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ; BAS Agent; Accredited Partner for Reckon and Xero; Proadvisor and trainer for QuickBooks Online. I have over 30 years business experience; including  running my own retail business.

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