The Botkeeper Blog

Think of the last time you or your business made a big purchase. Did you seek out external confirmation from an expert, influencer, or a friend? Of course you did—most people do! You sought information from trusted resources, sometimes known as affiliate marketers because these resources can get paid for sharing their knowledge.

“Bot” may be in our name, but robots aren’t necessarily our premium priority at Botkeeper. In fact, we have a whole team of humans behind the bots, and we put their happiness and quality of life right up there with creating and maintaining the revolutionary tech that is automated bookkeeping with a human touch.

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with running a successful construction business, but job costing is one of the most important. It's sort of like planning out your grocery list for Thanksgiving dinner...you want to get just the right amounts of everything without breaking the bank. And like planning the perfect holiday fête, when done correctly, job costing can ensure your construction business is successful while keeping surprises to a minimum.

Every industry is impacted by the rise of technology and automation, and for many, that can be an overwhelming—possibly even scary—thought. So we set out to get to the bottom of how real accounting experts view this ongoing change to the industry. Our friend Jody Padar, The Radical CPA, conducted a series of interviews with accounting industry thought leaders and influencers, and we pulled together this collection of highlights as they relate to select questions.

Any business owner knows that reputation management is a big part of attracting customers. Leads and potential customers/clients are paying attention to what you say, how you say it, your brand elements, and most importantly—your website. But is your web host damaging your reputation and holding you back from success?