Doing business by the books Hiring an IAB-qualified bookkeeper can transform your company's fortunes A good bookkeeper is a small business's best friend - a reassuring presence who can keep records up to date, ensure regulations are being met and provide early warning of potentially damaging issues. When businesses go beyond keeping the simplest of accounts, they need appropriately qualified and skilled support - either provided from within the company by a member of staff, or outsourced - that can ensure they not only comply with HMRC requirements but gain the maximum benefit from cashflow and regular financial information to make good and timely business decisions. This isn't a question of whether or not a business can afford to keep its finances in good order - it simply can't afford not to. In any case, using the services of an external bookkeeper need not be expensive. Hourly rates are typically in the range of £30, depending on factors such