What should you do if you are working on a massive QuickBooks Online cleanup and you come across a mysterious balance in an account called Opening Balance Equity on the balance sheet? You probably won’t recall ever adding that account to QuickBooks Online, or categorizing any transactions to/from it. So what is it, and why […]
Using a cleanup checklist for successful QBO cleanups
QuickBooks cleanup projects can easily become overwhelming and time-consuming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why I always recommend using a cleanup checklist for successful QBO cleanups. It will help you stay on track, make sure nothing is missed, and give you confidence in the end result. Watch the video below or […]
Using journal entries in a QBO cleanup without messing up the books
When you’ve got a problem in QuickBooks Online, the ‘easy fix’ is making a journal entry…right? As an accounting professional, you may have been trained to use journal entries liberally (I know I was), but in QBO there are some situations where journal entries help, and some where they can really mess up the books! […]
Tips for taking on a massive QuickBooks Online cleanup
Are you taking on a big QuickBooks Online cleanup project and not sure where to get started? I’ve been in your shoes, but after years of performing QBO cleanups, I’ve developed a system for organizing my cleanup projects from start to finish. I want to share my tips for taking on a massive QuickBooks Online […]
The virtual bookkeeper’s guide to understanding PayPal
Does the thought of working with PayPal transactions make you want to run and hide? PayPal bookkeeping can be very complicated, even for the most experienced virtual bookkeeper. I definitely struggled to understand the ins and outs of how it works at first. Now I want to share my experience with you. I’m going to […]
How to effectively communicate your value as a bookkeeper – Part 2
Virtual Bookkeepers can spend a lot of time trying to build up their client list. Unfortunately, it’s hard to grow a business when you are underpricing your services and working overtime, just trying to earn a living. A better approach for building a successful bookkeeping business is to selectively take on clients who value what […]
How to effectively communicate your value as a bookkeeper – Part 1
If you want to attract new clients and get paid what you’re worth, you need to communicate your value. How do you effectively communicate value as a bookkeeper? That’s something I struggled with at first. It took me a while to figure out that the things my clients valued weren’t always what I expected. In […]
Charging for QuickBooks Online cleanup – fixed fee or by the hour?
One of the major discussion topics I see in my Facebook group (and all over the internet where bookkeepers hang out) is whether to charge a flat fee or by-the-hour for services. This is true for all kinds of accounting and bookkeeping services, but when it comes to QuickBooks clean up work, it’s a really […]
How to say ‘No’ when you’re an introvert bookkeeper
Are you an introvert bookkeeper? Me too. I’ve got a special place in my heart for people like you and me because we make great bookkeepers but we may have to face a unique set of challenges (opportunities for growth) when interacting with clients and prospects. One of these growth opportunities, is learning how to […]
Behind the Scenes – The Virtual Bookkeeper’s Roadmap
Whether you are launching a new virtual bookkeeping business or trying to make your existing business more efficient and scalable, you probably know that it can take years of trial and error to figure out the best way to run a bookkeeping business. You are probably also very aware that all that time is costing […]