We've worked hard to create a space which is inclusive, welcoming, relaxing, and allows you to enjoy a beverage of your choice. However, an opportunity presented itself in the Fall of 2016 and we seized the moment. Having business Intelligence tools like key performance indicators and dashboard reporting (based on timely, meaningful data) readily available to make informed decisions is crucial to creating and building a sustainable business. Our coffeehouse & drinkery has been a family dream for over two decades but wasn't planned to open for years to come. With that mindset in place, the business owner needs to be able to monitor and measure exactly how the business is making progress to improve and grow. Understanding that subtle distinction allows businesses owners to step out of that role and step back (frequently) to strategically plan and take action to improve business performance. We were actually happy with our previous accountant. Craig Hudson Xero Moving over to The Beancounter, I never thought you could improve on anything. The image of the beancounter who is single-mindedly preoccupied with precision and form, methodical and conservative, and a boring joyless character has. Most small businesses seem to be focused (or occupied) with working IN the business rather than ON the business. The Beancounter is one of our best and leading partners in South Africa. In addition to being an accountant, I served as a military aircraft mechanic for five years, an operations manager with vocational training programs in the federal penitentiary system for three years, and over sixteen years as a volunteer firefighter and search. Understanding that subtle distinction allows businesses owners to step out of that role and step back (frequently) to strategically plan and take action to improve. I have been an accountant for over twenty years and have worked in government, not for profit, income tax audit, and private industry. Most small businesses seem to be focused (or occupied) with working IN the business rather than ON the business. The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery offers organic fair-trade coffee which helps support animal shelters.