Andy Williams works from his home studio, providing clients the experience of a corporate professional without the full time expense. (Photo by Laurie Eads)

In the current period of local and national economic recession, companies struggling to survive might consider assistance from Great Lakes Outsourcing, LLC (GLO), a firm based in Bristol. Andy Williams, president of GLO started the company eleven years ago to help growing companies with their accounting needs.  It is still true today that when times are good, businesses need a good accountant, and when times are bad, businesses need a good accountant even more.

The motto of GLO is “An innovative source for innovative business.” This may be more relevant than ever, as businesses look for ways to cut costs and reduce overhead. More information about this can be found on the GLO website: www.greatlakesoutsourcing.com.

Andy specializes in assisting start up businesses and helping companies which can’t afford a full time controller or chief financial officer. GLO can assist on a contract basis with the accounting, taxes, government compliance, analysis of financial statements, and in obtaining loans and lines of credit.

Andy is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. Andy is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. As such, he can help clients utilize the user-friendly
QuickBooks software, enabling them to handle their finances more efficiently.

Like other businesses in Elkhart County, Andy has been forced to downsize, as several of his larger clients have gone out of business. He has moved his offices from downtown Bristol to his home, located near Bonneyville Mill Park. Prospective clients can call him to set up an appointment or to obtain further information at 848-1441.

Some of the local businesses still served by GLO are T & B White’s Groom and Board in Bristol, Babsco Supply in Elkhart, and JP Engraving in Elkhart and Middlebury.

Prospective clients are encouraged to “enjoy the experience and benefits of corporate professionals without the full time expense” by learning more about the services offered by Great Lakes Outsourcing.