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 […]
Behind the scenes at 5 Minute Bookkeeping
If you’re here, you’ve likely heard of the 5 Minute Bookkeeping blog, and maybe the 5 Minute Bookkeeping YouTube channel, too. I love interacting with our community online, and I thought that for a change, you might want to see a behind the scenes look at how I put together the videos for my YouTube […]
How to get started as a virtual bookkeeper in 7 steps
Are you new to virtual bookkeeping? Maybe you’re not even officially a new bookkeeper yet, but you’re seriously thinking about it. If you are starting your journey into the virtual bookkeeping field (or you’re considering it), in this article we’ll go over how to get started as a virtual bookkeeper in 7 steps. The benefits […]
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 […]
My Smart Review System for getting bookkeeping clients
Are you looking to add more bookkeeping clients? Do you wish you had a reliable system for turning 15-minute free QuickBooks reviews into paying clients? My Smart Review System for getting bookkeeping clients does exactly that. Let me show you how it works. Check out the short video below or keep reading to discover how […]
How I review my clients’ QuickBooks in 15 minutes
Before you take on a new client, it pays to review their books and see what’s really going on. Did you know that you can get a pretty good picture of a client’s biggest QuickBooks problems in less time that you might think? Let me tell you how I review my clients’ books in just […]
The biggest pricing mistakes bookkeepers make
Pricing is a big challenge for many bookkeepers. I’ve certainly had my share of pricing challenges, especially in the early years of my business. One major lesson learned, is that the wrong pricing model can really hold you back. In working with thousands of bookkeepers, and learning through my own ‘pricing journey’, I have compiled […]
The 3 biggest mistakes bookkeepers make in their bookkeeping business
[embedded content] What are the 3 biggest mistakes that bookkeepers make in their bookkeeping business? Mistake #1 Number one is in pricing. I think most people under price their services, and I think that mistake comes from fear. I certainly can understand that, because I have definitely pulled my hair out trying to figure out […]
How to convince prospects that they need and can afford your services
[embedded content] So, how do you convince a bookkeeping prospect that they need and can afford your services? I actually think that you can’t. The reason is that I don’t think that you can convince someone who doesn’t value your time, your services and your expertise to pay more money for what you offer. I […]
What does it take to become a bookkeeper
[embedded content] What does it take to become a bookkeeper? There are a lot of people wanting to get into bookkeeping right now because it’s something that you can do from home. You can certainly make a lot more money as an independent bookkeeper having your own bookkeeping business rather than working for somebody else. […]