Profitable on paper, empty in the bank
A positive P&L doesn't guarantee there's money for payroll. Here's the difference between profit and cash flow, and the four most common causes of the gap.
Read: Profitable on paper, empty in the bankYour numbers, in full light.
Bookkeeping, payroll, financial management and business advisory under one roof. You get a clear, timely financial picture, and decide with confidence.
Book an intro call- +20
- years in financial management
- 5
- service lines under one roof
- EN / עב
- board and investor reporting in both languages
Who we work with
Businesses of every kind
Industries: Advertising and media, Startups, Technology and software, Holding companies, Digital agencies, Training and education, Professional services, Trade, Family businesses, Growing companies.
Why an outsourced finance department makes sense
Senior experience, not a full-time hire
The experience of a seasoned finance lead, without the cost of hiring a CFO.
Pay only for what you need
Scope is set by your business, and changes with it.
Flexible as you grow
Scale support up or down with your pace, without hiring or layoffs.
On-time filings, no surprises
VAT, tax advances, withholding and payroll filed on a fixed schedule.
Looking ahead, not just back
Budgets, cash-flow forecasts and scenarios, so today's decisions fit tomorrow.
What we do
A complete finance department. Sized for you.
Choose a service to see what's included. Start with one and add more later.
Bookkeeping
Clean, up-to-date books and filings on time.
- Invoice and document intake, including digital
- Bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
- VAT returns and income-tax advances
- Year-end package for your accountant
Payroll
Accurate payslips and compliant reporting, from one employee to dozens.
- Monthly payslips
- National Insurance and income-tax reporting (forms 102, 126, 106)
- Pension and provident fund deposits
- Final settlements and employee certificates
Outsourced financial management
A finance lead's perspective for businesses not ready for a full-time CFO.
- Annual budget and monthly budget-vs-actual
- Cash-flow forecasting
- Management reports and profitability by customer and product
- Collections, customer credit and bank relationships
Business plans and advisory
The numbers behind your next big decision.
- Business plans and financial models
- Support for fundraising, loans and financing
- Feasibility studies for ventures and investments
- Deal and due-diligence preparation
Projects and systems
A finance function that works smarter, with less manual work.
- ERP implementation, such as Priority
- Migration between accounting systems
- Automated invoice intake and reporting
- Self-updating management dashboards
How it works
Four steps to financial order
Intro call
A short, no-obligation call to understand your business and what's on your mind.
Review and proposal
We review your books and processes and send a written proposal with a clear scope.
Smooth onboarding
We take over from your previous provider, connect banks and systems, and set a schedule.
Ongoing work
On-time filings, monthly reports and a regular review meeting on the numbers.
About us
Not just closing the month.
Knowing where you're heading.
Bulb Holdings is a financial services company with more than twenty years of experience across advertising and media, technology, education and startups. We work alongside your accountant, take ownership of the day-to-day, and give business owners back time, calm and a clear picture.
- Confidentiality and full separation
- Each client's data is managed separately, with defined permissions.
- Processes, not just data entry
- Automation and workflows that save time and reduce errors.
- A team sized to your needs
- Scope and team are set by the size of your business.
- Reports in plain language
- Every report comes with an explanation: what happened, and what to do next.
Insights
Worth knowing
5 signs your business needs a finance lead
Clean bookkeeping is the start, not the finish. Five signs your business also needs someone looking ahead.
Read: 5 signs your business needs a finance leadMeeting the bank for credit: what to prepare
A strong credit request starts long before the meeting. The documents to bring, the story behind the numbers, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read: Meeting the bank for credit: what to prepareFrequently
asked
Do we need to replace our accountant?
No. We work alongside your accountant and prepare everything needed for the annual statements.
Which software do you work with?
The accounting and payroll systems common in Israel, including Priority and Hashavshevet. We can also lead a migration between systems.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your activity and the services you choose. After the intro call we send a detailed written proposal.
How do we send you documents?
Mostly digitally: forwarding to a dedicated mailbox, bank connections and mobile scanning.
Can we start with one service?
Absolutely. Many clients start with bookkeeping or payroll and add financial management as they grow.
Contact
Let's turn the lights on your numbers.
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