Case Study: Sky Books achieves faster reporting and team growth with Dext

Why Virtual Isn’t Always Better: Dave Gorter’s Journey in The Cloud

Sky Books, an accounting practice in Sydney, faced significant inefficiency with manual, paper-based processes, leading its founder to consider leaving the profession. The vendor, Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), was implemented alongside Xero to automate data entry and streamline operations, which provided the initial efficiency needed to begin scaling the business.

By using Dext, Sky Books eliminated manual data entry, drastically reducing the time to process client information from days to minutes. Features like Supplier Rules and Auto-Publish were game-changers, cutting a process that once took over an hour down to just 10-15 minutes per client. This efficiency granted by Dext allowed the firm to offer near real-time reporting, grow its client base, and free up time to focus on team development and value-added services for its specialized clients in the hospitality industry.

Sky Books

Dave Gorter

Founder