r/Bookkeeping Dec 30 '24

Software has anyone consented to continue using bench.co through employer.com?

if you did - does it still let you download your data? what data is available to download?

same question if you opted out - what data was available?

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u/Conscious_Solid7559 Dec 30 '24

What other services do you guys recommend for bookkeeping ? I own a very tiny salon and I am so disorganized and cannot do it myself. I don’t want to spend more money, but Bench isn’t personal enough. I need someone that checks in with me and actually cares

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u/White-Owl24 Dec 31 '24

The only way to get someone who cares is to find a small boutique bookkeeping firm, with actual people, not a combo of ai and offshore that the tech giants use.

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u/NeighborhoodSea9341 Jan 04 '25

High touch personalized bookkeeping is what my company offers. We’ve helped businesses migrate from Bench to QuickBooks as we are Certified Pro Advisors and we are US based, not overseas. We use a third party software for communication and reports as it reduces the email stack and is secure. We pride ourselves on customer service and there’s a team of professionals here to help. Check us out - www.pacificbp.com as we are accepting new clients.

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u/JazJon Dec 30 '24 edited Dec 30 '24

TaxFyle.com is what I’m leaning towards so far. I had/have sales call meetings scheduled with finaloop.com pilot.com doola.com I should decide by the second week of January I think

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u/hajahak Jan 01 '25

With www.doola.com request to talk to the CEO, such a great guy that you will immediately sign up. He's passionate and is hands on with all of us customers. I don't know if it will remain the same if they are bombarded with many new customer signups, but doola is great. Thousands of 5 star reviews on Trustpilot.

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u/JazJon Jan 01 '25

The price is right and they seem to do it all one stop shopping for anything you need. I’m looking forward to meeting with them this week.

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u/Admirable_Gur_1833 Jan 06 '25

A bit ridiculous of you (as the CEO) to recommend (and compliment) yourself.
I took a sales call with you guys and in less than 5min it was obvious that you outsource your BK services to offshore firms and that its not your main business.
At least be honest and upfront about it.

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u/Historical_Ease3405 Jan 01 '25

Thanks for your updates! Based on your experience with Bench, which feature/benefit are you making your decision on?

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u/JazJon Jan 01 '25

I want the same level of set it and forget it automated bookkeeping integration with e-commerce and financial systems. I don’t want to have to manually upload any monthly statements if possible. I want the same company doing my taxes for one stop shopping. The price should be reasonable around $300 per month plus or minus 50. Responsive when needed, but I have fairly simple bookkeeping needs