Send us a text! If you want us to contact you leave an email we can contact you at!In this episode, Samantha Eck dives into the recent acquisition of Bench Accounting by Employer.com. Learn what this transition means for Bench users, the risks involved, and the critical questions you need to ask before deciding whether to stay or switch. Samantha breaks down the importance of data ownership, reliable bookkeeping partnerships, and rebuilding trust after Bench's abrupt shutdown.What You’ll Learn:The latest update on Bench Accounting’s acquisition.Key risks of transitioning your financial data to Employer.com.3 crucial questions to guide your decision:Is data ownership important to you?Do you need a reliable, dedicated bookkeeping partner?Can you trust Bench’s new ownership after their abrupt closure?Resources Mentioned:Alternatives to Bench: QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, FreshBooks.Contact Samantha for discounted catch-up services.Previous episode: Bench Accounting Shut Down Connect with Samantha:Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@firestormfinance?hl=enPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/firestormfinance/Newsletter: https://firestorm-finance.ck.page/8194316ed3Have a suggestion for something or someone you'd like to see on this podcast? Fill out this form here.