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Gary and Sandra Miller have decades of experience balancing books, reconciling accounts and ensuring the financial health of a variety of businesses.
Over the years, they’ve seen what worked and what didn’t, and in 2023, chose to launch their own accounting business, Premier Bookkeeping, in Shipshewana.
“Bookkeeping was more than just numbers on a page. It was the pulse of every organization we supported. We learned how businesses thrived, how they stumbled and how each decision shaped their futures,” Sandra Miller said. “We knew we had something valuable to offer.”
It’s important to have a trusted company in your corner to help ensure success.
When the Millers opened Premier Bookkeeping, they wanted to do just that. However, they offered so much more.
They are certified in QuickBooks and serve small and medium-sized businesses across the country with the latest cloud technology.
They handle bank and credit card reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, inventory tracking and 1099 filings, and have gone above and beyond the typical bookkeeping services.
If you’ve ever been or known a business owner, it’s not uncommon to hear them talk about starting the business for one reason and spending all their time on the different aspects of the business instead.
“Premier Bookkeeping offers customer service for your business. We handle incoming calls and respond to emails for fast and professional service. We do scheduling and troubleshooting,” Miller said. “This gives the business owner his time back. It lifts the weight off of his shoulders and suddenly he has more time to do what he’s great at — building his business.”
Of course, not all businesses succeed, but having experts partnering with some of the complicated ins and outs is helpful.
The Millers have seen the common mistakes made by new business owners and help keep the pitfalls of financial errors at bay.
When starting a new business, many entrepreneurs are unaware of just how many hours are spent sitting behind a desk, balancing checkbooks and ordering inventory.
If a business owner consistently loses receipts, forgets transactions and rushes through the process, it can wreak havoc on the overall health and success of the business.
Miller said many don’t realize how much time it takes when you’re buried in receipts, invoices and spreadsheets.
“For example, using the same bank account or credit card for both personal and business expenses creates a major accounting headache and can cause issues at tax time,” Miller said. “If you’re not doing monthly reconciliations, errors and missing transactions go unnoticed, which leads to inaccurate financial reports. Misclassifying expenses can lead to overstated or understated profits, which also affects taxes and important business decisions.”
With Premier Bookkeeping, various apps can be integrated into their online system, including time tracking, expense reporting and online bill pay, keeping everything needed in one spot, monitored by the bookkeeping experts.
Over the past few years, the Millers have enjoyed building the relationships that lead to their clients’ success. They want business owners to feel confident and in control and, perhaps, lift some weight off their shoulders too.
“I think what sets us apart is being more than just a service provider. We’re a trusted partner. We will listen to your story. We want to know how the business started, where it’s struggling and we want to take the time to understand your goals, challenges and vision for the future,” Miller said. “That connection means everything to us.”
Premier Bookkeeping offers free consultations. Call 260-350-9881 or visit premiergsbookkeeping.com for more information.
