Small Business Cybersecurity Strategy
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all business accounts, including email, cloud, banking, and remote access/VPN. Keep software and systems updated with automatic patching whenever possible. Regularly patch applications and update firewalls and routers Train employees to recognize phishing emails and other cyber threats. Verify payment requests via phone, use strong passwords, and report suspicious activity to management. Use strong passwords and a password manager. Regularly […]
How to Improve Small Business Profitability
Improving small business profitability involves strategic planning, efficient operations, and customer-focused initiatives. Here are concise steps to achieve this: 1. Increase Revenue Upsell and Cross-Sell: Promote complementary products or services. Expand Offerings: Introduce new, customer-aligned products/services. Focus on High-Margin Items: Prioritize selling high-profit items. Enhance Customer Loyalty: Use loyalty programs, personalized offers, and email campaigns. […]
Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting Concerns for Small Business Owners
Small business owners naturally focus on the work they enjoy and do best—whether that means producing music, managing construction projects, or serving clients. Bookkeeping often gets pushed to the bottom of the list, especially when owners are trying to save money, lack experience, or simply do not have enough time. At MatchBooks, we often see issues […]
Joel Video – Overview of Services
From daily bookkeeping to long-term strategic consulting and business valuations, MatchBooks supports business owners through every chapter of their journey. Whether you’re tracking year-over-year growth or mapping out your eventual retirement, having a clear financial guidepost is essential. Get the clarity you need to track your growth, build real value, and plan for long-term success. […]
Did You Know? Objective Sounding Board
As a business owner, running your company can sometimes feel like you’re leading in a vacuum. You often can’t discuss major organizational changes with your staff, and family members may lack the business expertise to give objective advice. At MatchBooks, our consulting team is made up of veteran senior executives who understand the unique weight […]
How to Know When Your Clients Are Ready to Exit Their Business
For many owners, their identity is closely tied to the business. The decision to sell often begins with fatigue, burnout, health concerns, retirement goals, reduced passion, or a strong market opportunity. Ideally, owners should prepare for a sale 1 to 3 years in advance. Key steps include cleaning up financials, improving profitability, cross-training employees, documenting operations, protecting intellectual property, and developing leadership […]
Joel Video – Business Owner Mistakes
Are you unintentionally leaving money on the table? 💸 If you don’t know your exact profitability month-to-month, it’s impossible to make the right adjustments for your business. One of the most common and easily avoided mistakes is miscategorizing expenses, such as staff meals vs. customer meals. Those accidental oversights add up quickly and mean you […]
5 Non-Negotiables
Every business decision you make ultimately points toward your exit. ➡️ Locking in these 5 essentials is how you protect the years of hard work you’ve poured into your company. Without clean financials and modern systems, a massive value gap can form between what you expect to retire on and what your business can actually […]
Why Choose Us?
Your financial data should actively work to grow your bottom line and futureproof your operations. 📈 At Matchbooks, we go beyond standard data entry to give you the strategic insights and clarity you need to lead your company with absolute certainty. Here is what we bring to your back office: 🔹 50+ Years of Expertise: […]
Acquiring new company can catapult growth
Growing a company organically is important to your growth strategy. Acquiring a company is a fast way to increase sales, diversify your customer base, gain new territories’ and get trained employees. You can also cross-sell new products to your customers and the customers at the new company. You may also be able to increase the […]