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Grow your bookkeeping business in 2025 with the right payroll partner (Sponsored by Payworks)

Whether it’s for personal or professional growth, the early weeks of a new year often feel like the right time to move towards a fresh start or to begin working toward previously set goals. But for bookkeepers, it’s also the busiest time of year… and best-laid plans and strategic efforts can easily fall behind as the pressure of tax season takes over.

However, if you're serious about growing your bookkeeping business in 2025, the chaos that comes with this season presents the perfect opportunity to scrutinize your processes for inefficiencies and identify opportunities for improvement. As you navigate this hectic period, try to take a step back and analyze where your (or your team’s) time is being spent. Are there repetitive manual tasks consuming valuable hours? Are you constantly double-checking government websites for payroll legislation updates, hoping not to miss important changes for year-end?

For those ready to scale their business this year, choosing the right payroll partner is crucial. Whether you’re considering adding a payroll technology solution to the mix or reassessing your current setup, here are three key factors to consider when selecting the perfect partner:

1. The right payroll partner should help you minimize the time, effort and resources required to complete payroll tasks.

When it comes to scaling up your business, maximizing efficiency is the name of the game. You need a system that simplifies your processes, from onboarding new clients to the everyday management of their payroll. Reducing repetitive tasks like data re-entry or the need to log in and out of multiple accounts and systems is sure to make a big difference – especially as your client base grows!

Bookkeepers across Canada turn to Payworks for help streamlining their workflow. Whether it’s accessing all client accounts through one secure login, integrating journal entries with your accounting software, or having a dedicated, National Payroll Institute-trained service representative for all of your client accounts, you’ll find every aspect of payroll management simple and efficient, both in terms of the software you use and in the support you receive!

And when you’re ready to bring more clients on, you can rest assured that we’ve got quick and consistent onboarding down to a science.

“Almost all of our clients use Payworks, and we bring all new clients onto the platform as well... which runs smoothly because the implementation team is second to none. If you’re looking for a system that’s built for payroll administrators, Payworks is your system!”

      - Enkel Backoffice Solutions
        Vancouver, BC

2. The right payroll partner should help elevate your work by protecting data accuracy and integrity.

Maintaining detailed, error-free records is a non-negotiable for bookkeepers. As stewards of financial data, you need a system you can count on to help you minimize errors and catch mistakes when they happen.

With convenient, timesaving features like configurable and automated earning/deduction/benefit/accrual calculations, unlimited payroll previews, and a warning page that helps you catch errors or discrepancies before it’s too late, Payworks has your back in reducing the risk of data errors and maintaining accurate financial data.

“Payworks provides a reliable, user-friendly platform that’s easy to navigate, and its intuitive interface makes it easy for users to learn. I particularly appreciate the automatic CRA remittances, and the easy-to-process T4s that are accurate, as well as audit reports that can help you catch errors or discrepancies.”

       - Keen Payroll and Bookkeeping
         Placentia, NL

3. The right payroll partner should help you stay on top of payroll legislation.

Within the ever-changing landscape of Canadian payroll legislation, it can be hard to keep up with everything. But non-compliance is not an option when it comes to paying Canadians, remitting and reporting.

Fear not… Payworks can help here, too! We stay on top of payroll legislation and automatically apply changes to our software so you don’t have to. Plus: we’ve got you covered with automatic overtime calculations, remittance submissions done for you, and industry experts at your service.

“Payworks helps us stay on top of compliance. Staying informed is key in this industry, as the rules are always changing. I cannot say enough great things about Payworks and their team. I recommend Payworks to all businesses.”

        - Barney Bookkeeping
           Woodstock, ON

If 2025 is your year to focus on enhancing payroll efficiency, ensuring financial data accuracy, and staying compliant with payroll legislation (all while saving yourself time and stress), then this really is the best time to start exploring your options. If you’re interested in learning more about how Payworks can grow with you and help you pass along savings and unmatched value to your clients through our Partner Program, visit: https://www.payworks.ca/solutions/partnerships/bookkeepers