Cypher

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director and Founder of Lake Highlands School of Music / Oak Cliff School of Music

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Private and group music instruction for students of all ages.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Cypher to accomplish?

• Create accurate, dynamic reporting and bookkeeping for my company

SOLUTION

How did you find Cypher?

Referral

Why did you select Cypher over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Cypher were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Comprehensive Bookkeeping and Financials Preparation. Quarterly strategy meetings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The books are in great order. Reports are readily available to present for loans, financial institutions, and government agencies. Cypher works seamlessly with my accountant.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Our primary communication is over slack month by month. And I always look forward to the quarterly strategy meetings. Deliverables have always been timely and communication has always been quick.

What was your primary form of communication with Cypher?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The use of Slack, Dext, and other apps and integrations make it easy to find a flow. Cypher is easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Cypher could have done differently?

Concerns have always been addressed as they come up via Slack or in the quarterly meetings.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Carlane Auto Wholesale

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Used car dealer - used car wholesaler

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Cypher to accomplish?

• Help keeping our finances organized
• Help us in understanding our numbers to make wise financial decisions

SOLUTION

How did you find Cypher?

Referral

Why did you select Cypher over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Cypher were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

What was your primary form of communication with Cypher?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Cypher takes care of our internal bookeeping and also act as our CFO for financial decisions

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Timely and meaningful financial reports

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Cypher has over delivered by continuously respecting project deadlines and milestones. Cypher provided value in a way their financial reports are formatted and presented making it easier for us to be able to interpret and understand all the financials.

Our point of contact, hika holds a monthly meeting where he goes in details over all of our financials pointing out things where we thrive and things that require our closer attention.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We feel like cypher is an extension of our financial department where they understood our culture and our goals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

Expand their service Line beyond bookeeping and CFO services.