Every business owner knows time is money. But few truly calculate what their time is worth — and how much they’re losing when they try to “save costs” by doing the bookkeeping or accounting themselves.

Let’s break it down.

1. The Business Owner’s Hourly Value

Let’s say your business turns over $850,000 per year (R15 million). You work 2,000 hours a year — roughly 40 hours per week.

That means your time is worth $425 per hour ($850,000 ÷ 2,000 hours).

Now, if you spend 20 hours a month doing bookkeeping or preparing accounting records, that’s $8,500 of your time every month — or $102,000 per year.

And for what? Those same 20 hours could be spent closing new deals, improving operations, or enjoying a family weekend you keep postponing.

2. The Growth Opportunity Cost

Imagine you invest just 5 hours to land one new client worth $10,000. If you do that five times a month, that’s $50,000 in new business — every single month.

If you’re spending those 20 hours on bookkeeping instead, you’re missing out on the equivalent of $50,000 in potential revenue — not to mention the momentum, confidence, and scalability that comes from consistent growth.

You’re not just saving money by outsourcing bookkeeping — you’re creating opportunity.

3. Comparing the Real Costs

Option Monthly Cost Time Commitment True Cost (Including Owner’s Time) ROI Potential Owner doing it $0 (on paper) ~20 hours/month $8,500/month in lost value Negative Full-time Bookkeeper/Accountant $5,000/month 160 hours/month + management time Moderate Outsourced Accounting Partner $500–$2,500/month 10–20 hours/month (reviews, approvals, strategy) Leverages expertise, saves time High

Outsourcing doesn’t just save money — it buys you clarity, control, and freedom. Freedom to focus on clients. Freedom to scale. Freedom to have dinner with your family without a laptop full of invoices staring at you.

4. The Hidden Cost: Family Time

Every hour you spend reconciling accounts after hours is an hour stolen from the people who matter most. No business owner starts their company to spend weekends chasing receipts — yet that’s exactly what happens when you try to do everything yourself.

Outsourcing your accounting isn’t an expense. It’s an investment in your peace of mind.

5. The Smarter Choice

You can either:

Pay $0 and lose $8,500 worth of time each month,
Pay $5,000 for an employee and still manage them, or
Pay $500–$2,500 for a professional team who delivers clarity, compliance, and confidence — with only 10–20 hours of your involvement each month.

The smartest business owners know that time is their most valuable asset. When you protect it, your business — and your life — grows.

Ready to reclaim your time?

If you’re ready to free up your evenings, grow your profits, and finally trust your numbers — let’s talk.

👉 Schedule a free discovery call to explore how outsourcing your accounting can help you focus on what you do best: growing your business.