Are you a bookkeeper looking for affordable and efficient tools to streamline your business operations? In today’s digital age, there are numerous free and low-cost apps available that can help you manage your bookkeeping business effectively. Let’s go over the best free and low cost apps for bookkeepers. Accounting Software My number 1 app is […]
ChatGPT for bookkeepers how to become a marketing machine in 3 steps
In today’s fast-paced digital world, bookkeepers face various challenges when it comes to marketing their services and effectively. Traditional marketing approaches can be time consuming and expensive, leaving bookkeepers searching for other solutions. One marketing solution I use and highly recommend? ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot. Today, I’ll go over ChatGPT for bookkeepers and how […]
Introverted bookkeepers: how to confidently talk to prospective clients
Does the thought of talking to strangers just make you want to hide under your desk? Believe me, I have been there. Don’t worry because I’ve got your back. Today, I’ll discuss tips to boost your confidence and navigate sales call with ease. So, get ready introverted bookkeepers: how to confidently talk to prospective clients. […]
Tips for taking on a messy comingling cleanup in QuickBooks Online
Starting with a new bookkeeping client can be an exciting opportunity, but what happens when their books are a mixed mess of personal and business transactions? It becomes crucial to implement effective strategies to untangle the comingling mess and establish proper bookkeeping practices. When that happens to you, here are my tips for taking on […]
Free QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification: how I used it to grow my bookkeeping business
It’s not news that QuickBooks is widely used among small business owners. When I started my business, I realized my limited knowledge of QuickBooks put me at a disadvantage. To grow, I needed to understand what was important to my clients. That was QuickBooks. Today, I’ll discuss the valuable resources provided by Intuit that are […]
Bookkeepers: What you need to know about legal entities and owner compensation
Are you ready to take your bookkeeping knowledge to the next level? As bookkeepers, our clients come in an assorted variety of legal entities. Legal entities and owner compensation might not sound like the most exciting topic, but trust me, it’s essential knowledge for any bookkeeper looking to grow, gain confidence, or tackle clean-up projects. […]
How to gain confidence as a new bookkeeper
Does this sound familiar? You’re starting a bookkeeping business or recently got started as a bookkeeper and you’re struggling with self-doubt and lack of confidence. If so, you’re not alone. It’s normal to have fears about the future. I can empathize because I have been there, frozen with fear and scared out of my mind […]
5 Reasons why every bookkeeper should stop charging by the hour
When it comes to pricing their services, most new bookkeepers start off with charging their clients by the hour. I certainly did that in the early days of my bookkeeping business too. But one of the best things that I did to grow my business was to move away from hourly billing to pricing all […]
Paid diagnostic review: Every bookkeeper’s weapon for taking on a big QuickBooks Online cleanup
Knocking out a big QuickBooks Online cleanup project requires the right preparation, tools, and strategy. Imagine if a boxer were to walk into the ring unprepared, without a strategy or the tools to take on their opponent – they would most likely lose the fight. Are you facing the challenge of a messy QuickBooks Online […]
The biggest pricing mistakes I have made in my bookkeeping business
Are you struggling with pricing your bookkeeping services? Pricing is not easy, and in fact, it can evoke a lot of negative emotions, including fear and anxiety. It was certainly one of the areas that I struggled with the most while growing my virtual bookkeeping business. Although it was tough at times, I learned so […]