Cash book receipts and cash book payments?

It seems to me that you are one of those entrepreneurs that wants to do everything yourself. That is OK in the beginning but in business one must not only work hard, but think hard as well. If you just work hard, you will not have enough time to think - and on top of that, you'll start picking up problems with your health and at home.... I'm a retired businessman and was quite successful, but could have done much better if only I did not work hard all the time - but thought more. I tried to do everything myself for too long, even the bookkeeping and that is a mistake. To grow your business you need good staff and support structures. I suggest that you find a GOOD bookkeeper (in business of his own). There are many bookkeepers around, but not so many good ones, so it may take you a little time to settle. You must establish if the person/business you make use of is someone - who will be able to meet your deadlines; knows all about tax and statutory requirements/responsibilities in business; is not someone who (also) does everything himself in his own business. You should keep a sales record for daily reconcilliation purposes and other records needed for sound management information. A bookkeeper must show you/give ideas how to keep rekords/files and he must give you a clear indication what information he needs/wants to write up your books every month. It will save you money if you provide him with a neat system with all the info he needs. He must provide and explain/discuss with you your monthly income statement, cash flow and ledger. He must complete and submit on your behalf all the statutory submittions, like taxes. Enter into a 'probational' written (but informal) agreement with him and keep that somewhere safe - to produce when he runs late for a deadline. He must agree never to be late with your submittions and if he is, must pay the fines, if any. A bookkeeper should not cost a lot, but can/will help you tremendously - IF you have the right person. Get rid of him if he's not! Email me if you want to discuss further. I can help you draw up the agreement and and may be able to assist with other practical issues, like finding the right person. Ensure you find the right one.