It happens every year, just around tax time: another outbreak of Shoe Box Syndrome.
Take this quick self-check to see if you’ve got the tell-tale symptoms:
> Go into your work or home office. (Be brave.)
> Have a good look around. (No cheating: check every corner)
> Count the number of shoe boxes* overflowing with receipts, tax invoices, bank statements, payment notices…..
* Or plastic storage tubs, envelopes, old grocery bags, brief cases, pillow cases….. And don’t forget the bulging manila folders or the bottom of the filing cabinet, either!
If you’ve got even one of these little babies hanging around, guilting you from its corner, then we’re sorry to say you’ve got Shoe Box Syndrome.
OMG, I’ve got it – what can I do?
Step 1: Don’t feel embarrassed – lots of people just like you get it. We’re most at risk when we’ve got a pile of documents or other stuff needing to be scanned, filed, entered, uploaded, copied, reconciled, followed up or whatever for our accountants, so they can get our tax done.
Step 2: Give yourself a pat on the back. You’ve been so focused on running your business for the past 12 months that you haven’t had time to organise your files and documents to administrative perfection. Congratulations!
Step 3: Call in the professionals (that’s us – Capital EA). You can’t tackle this one on your own.
Seriously though…. help is at hand
All jokes aside, we know that the majority of small business owners and operators just don’t have time to focus on their customers and keep on top of all their back-office admin.
And that’s exactly where we come in, especially at tax time when you need a bit of extra help.
We’ll not only save you time (and your sanity), we’ll save you money on your accountant’s bill by helping make sure everything’s ready for them by 30 June.
How does it work?
Capital EA is a Canberra based business that provides executive assistant and administrative services on a part-time, long term or ad hoc basis.
* Our EAs usually work on a “virtual” basis from their home offices (but in-person services are available if required).
* Using secure, cloud based technology, we can work directly with your systems – even answering your phones and handling your emails!
* You can use our services for as little as one hour on a once-off basis to help deal with office overflow, or a single task or project. Perfect for tax time!
* Or, you can have a regular or long-term arrangement with a dedicated EA individually matched to your business needs.
So, what are you waiting for? Call us today for an obligation free quote. You’ll never need to suffer from Shoe Box Syndrome again!
