Curly Me
How BookSmarts Helped Boost Assets by 25%, Nearly Double Grant Funding, and Take Curly Me! to the Next Level
Curly Me
How BookSmarts Helped Boost Assets by 25%, Nearly Double Grant Funding, and Take Curly Me! to the Next Level
- Financial Management Concerns: Alyssha’s biggest strength is her vision for her community, not financial expertise. She initially relied on a CPA who was at maximum capacity and couldn’t fully meet her needs.
- Bookkeeping Needs: Curly Me! needed someone to manage bookkeeping and provide transparent financial reports crucial for organizational growth and grant applications.
- Trust Issues: Allowing external access to intimate financial details was a significant concern, especially for a culturally specific organization.
The Solution
Due to their similar missions, Curly Me! and BookSmarts were able to begin a professional relationship based on mutual respect and trust. BookSmarts provides comprehensive bookkeeping services, quick and efficient financial reports, and payroll services, all enabling Curly Me! to manage their finances more effectively.
“It’s super helpful that I can call on somebody and say ‘I need this report,’ and have it within 24 hours. I have a lot of balls I’m juggling. The convenience is priceless.”
The Results
Partnering with BookSmarts to outsource the financial management of Curly Me! allowed Alyssha to focus more on the organization’s mission, programs, and events without worrying about the complexities of bookkeeping. The assurance that financial tasks, including payroll taxes, are handled properly reduces stress and the administrative burden.
Alyssha was also able to begin paying herself for the first time, a game-changer that will allow her to put more effort towards the organization for years to come.
Additionally, implementing the BookSmarts solution was part of a larger shift that led to some big results, including:
- 24.77% increase in assets
- 2x the number of grant applications filed
- 41.38% increase in grant funds
- The addition of payroll services, along with 2 new employees
- Triple the amount of event ticket sales
"If you are looking to take your organization to the next level, BookSmarts really does help with that transition."
