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title: "055: Bookkeeping 101: What to Tackle First - BELAY Solutions"
description: Learn the importance of having a bookkeeper on your team who is capable of keeping you informed of your financial records with Amy Appleton, BELAY’s Director of Marketing, and Jen Barden, BELAY’s Director of Finance.
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# [055: Bookkeeping 101: What to Tackle First - BELAY Solutions](https://belaysolutions.com/podcast/one-next-step-055-bookkeeping-101-what-to-tackle-first)

 Written by [BELAY Solutions](https://belaysolutions.com/podcast/author/belay-solutions) | Jul 20, 2021 1:00:00 PM

They’ll share specifics on what business owners should tackle first when approaching new processes or utilizing people to help them with their finances. You’ll learn the importance of having a bookkeeper on your team who is knowledgeable, proactive, reliable, and capable of keeping you informed of your financial records.

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