When you first started your business, you likely thought you could manage everything yourself. Marketing, bookkeeping, website updates, social media posts… all of it. Sound familiar? Many small business owners and entrepreneurs like you have thought they could manage everything on their own as a solo operation.
However, as your business grew and demands increased, you probably realized that trying to juggle all these tasks on your own was not sustainable in the long run. Small business owners find they often need to delegate tasks and seek external help to ensure ongoing growth and success.
How Our Journey Began at MYOB
Back in 2011, we founded Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) as a virtual assistant company, thinking we’d help with general business support. But here’s what happened: everyone kept asking us for bookkeeping help. Like, everyone. It quickly became clear that business owners were drowning in financial paperwork and desperately needed a lifeline.
Over the years, we’ve worked with businesses of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs working from their kitchen tables to large organizations with complex needs. What we’ve learned is that the DIY approach often backfires, especially when tax season rolls around.
The Bookkeeping Nightmare You Want to Avoid
Picture this: You’ve been doing your own books all year and feeling pretty proud of yourself for saving money. Then April hits, and your accountant calls with some not-so-great news. Your bill just doubled because they had to fix months of errors and redo most of your work. You realize that the DIY approach may have cost you more in the long run, both in terms of money and time. You definitely want to avoid this nightmare in the future, and professional bookkeeping services like ours can help you do just that.
This scenario plays out more often than you’d think. That’s why our team stays on top of continuing education and keeps current with Revenue Canada regulations. We collaborate with your accountant throughout the year, keeping those communication lines wide open. The result? Clean books that actually reduce your accountant’s workload (and your bill), plus you get real-time insights to make better financial decisions as your business grows. We can save you the headache of dealing with inaccuracies and potential audits by keeping your books in order year-round. Trust us, it’s worth the investment to have peace of mind when tax season comes around!
Beyond the Numbers: Your Digital Presence Matters
While bookkeeping might have put us on the map, the digital world kept evolving, and so did we. Social media has significantly transformed the business landscape over the past decade. Your customers are scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn—shouldn’t your business be there too?
Our social media team brings fresh skills and creative energy to help you build brand awareness, communicate with customers, and announce your exciting new products or events. Let’s be honest—maintaining a consistent social media presence alongside running a business is more demanding than it looks.
Then there’s your website to consider. Since the internet became a thing, your website has been your 24/7 salesperson. Whether it’s a simple digital brochure or a complex e-commerce site, it needs regular maintenance to stay secure and functional. Yes, that means budgeting for monthly website upkeep, but it helps to think of it as insurance for your online storefront.
Driving Business Growth with Essential Services
We’ve streamlined our offerings over the years to focus on what really matters: bookkeeping, social media management, and website design. While we can help with other administrative tasks based on availability, our main focus and the most significant impact on our clients’ success come from these three services.
Breaking Free from the DIY Mentality
Here’s our biggest challenge (and maybe yours too): that stubborn DIY attitude! Look, we get it. When you’re starting out with a tight budget, doing everything yourself makes sense. However, as your business expands, persisting in managing every aspect becomes a formula for burnout and missed opportunities. The difference lies in understanding that outsourcing is an investment that ultimately leads to cost savings in the long term, rather than an expense.
Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every business is unique, and what works for your competitor might not work for you. This is why we have consultations with every potential client to ensure our processes align with their specific requirements. It’s like dating—we want to make sure we’re a good match before we commit!
Over to You!
You started your business because you’re passionate about what you do. You’re the expert in your field, not in bookkeeping software or social media algorithms. Our job is simple: we help you focus on what you do best while we handle the rest.
So, here’s the real question: what could you accomplish if you had an extra 10-15 hours each week to focus on growing your business instead of getting bogged down in administrative tasks? Get in touch with us to learn more about MYOB and how we can help you mind your own business, better!
Written by: Jennifer Hanford, MYOB Blogger