Many clients are left shocked after Bench, a Vancouver-based bookkeeping startup, announced its abrupt closure on Friday, December 27. The following Monday, the company assured that services would continue under Employer.com; however, the announcement has raised questions about continuity, trust, and stability.
BELAY is here to offer a simpler, smoother path forward.
The Impact of Bench’s Shutdown
This shutdown left thousands clients in the lurch during a critical time of year. Some clients had already made advance payments while others were in the middle of onboarding when the company closed its doors. Considering these businesses will also need to close their 2024 books in the next month, many are looking for the right solution.
While Employer.com has promised service continuity and data portability, many questions remain unanswered about how the transition will unfold, especially given the tumultuous Bench announcement. With the end of the year quickly approaching, small business owners cannot afford delays or disruptions in their financial operations.
Why BELAY is the Solution You Need
At BELAY, we’ve spent more than a decade providing accounting services tailored to meet the unique needs of small business owners. Here’s how we can help Bench clients avoid the fallout and secure their financial future:
- Personalized Solutions
Unlike one-size-fits-all platforms, BELAY pairs you with a dedicated Accounting Professional who understands your industry, goals, and challenges. This personalized approach ensures your bookkeeping is accurate, relevant, and aligned with your business needs.
BELAY’s Accounting Services are also fully customizable and suited to fit your specific needs — from day-to-day bookkeeping to high-level financial strategy (and everything in between) — so you can lead with clarity and confidence. - Seamless Transition
BELAY’s personalized matching process ensures that you experience a successful transition as well. In addition to your dedicated BELAY Accounting Professional, you will also partner with a Client Success Consultant who will ensure your transition is smooth and efficient.
Your BELAY Accounting Professional will also ensure your records are organized, accessible, and ready for the upcoming tax season by quickly and securely migrating your data and financial processes. That way, you don’t miss a beat.
The best part? You will be matched immediately.
What Sets BELAY Apart?
BELAY isn’t just any outsourcing company. When you partner with BELAY, you are guaranteed value:
- Customer Service: BELAY is a managed service that provides personalized, high-touch customer service throughout the lifetime of the engagement.
- Exceptional Talent: BELAY has a bench of over 2,000 vetted professionals. We only accept the best of the best, and we continue to support our contractors as they grow and learn.
- Personalized Placement Process: BELAY does not simply assign you to the next available professional. Our personalized matching process has a 93% first-match success rate.
- Flexible: BELAY’s fractional model means you only pay for what you need. We’re scalable, customizable, and can serve any industry.
- U.S.-Based: All BELAY specialists are real people based in the United States.