Bookkeeping Business Blog
The Bookkeeping Business Blog equips, educate and empowers bookkeeping business owners to build professional profitable, scalable businesses.
Bookkeeping Business Blog
The Bookkeeping Business Blog equips, educate and empowers bookkeeping business owners to build professional profitable, scalable businesses.
The Bookkeeping Project: Month 2 – It’s ok to make mistakes and start again
I’ve started my bookkeeping business again! Read all about my first month (and my big insights), and how you can apply these lessons to your own business.
How to Use Permission Marketing to Boost Sales
In this week’s podcast episode on The Bookkeeper’s Voice, I discussed the concept of Permission Marketing. I realised that, even though it’s not a new term, many people are not...
Sharing Knowledge: the key to keeping the Bookkeeping Industry alive
We all know that bookkeeping isn’t the most glamorous industry to be part of, but it is a vital one. With the trend of businesses heading online and outsourcing their needs internationally, there is a lot of fear in the industry about the future of bookkeepers in Australia. But maybe there’s something we can do about it.
Why I started a business management podcast – The Bookkeepers' Voice
Have you ever wanted to do something but didn't think you had the ability or the courage to do it?Here's how I started my Business management podcast! I have! I've been wanting...
Websites Basics Part 1: A mini-guide for bookkeepers who want to DIY
What is a website? If you're a bookkeeper who has ever felt confused by "website jargon" - read on. Here's a test on; what is a website?! Read the next paragraph and see if it...
Business planning: Before you try pricing, hiring, or marketing… DO THIS
If you’ve had problems with hiring, pricing, or marketing in your bookkeeping business, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about the common problems and match them up with solutions so you can get your business back on track.
Got a pain in the a$$ (PITA) client? Here's what you can do.
So you’ve got a PITA (pain in the a$$) bookkeeping client? Before you go rant in a fb group, read about how my perspective on clients shifted and what steps I recommend you take instead.
How often should I look at or review my business plan?
You should look at your business plan and review it regularly… but exactly how often? In this blog, we talk about the different elements of your plan and how often you need to review them. It’s probably more often than you think!
Most common bookkeeper pricing questions ANSWERED
Got questions about bookkeeper pricing? This pricing FAQs for bookkeepers will (hopefully) have the answer you're looking for.
BAS Lodgement Fees: a template to help you explain why you charge lodgement fees
Lately, I’ve been talking a lot about why every bookkeeper should charge a BAS lodgement fee. It’s resulted in some great discussion among my clients and bookkeepers in my network so I thought I’d share a bit more about my story. Plus share a downloadable template and email template to help YOU charge the fees you deserve to as well.
Business mentoring insights: why you need self-awareness
Let’s talk about outsourcing, hiring, building a team and the importance of self-awareness. It’s something I’ve come across lately as a business mentor, and no matter where our bookkeeping business is at, we can always learn and grow in this area.
When is the best time to start a business plan?
Start-up business planning When you start a business, it can feel like there’s just so much to do. Maybe because there is! You’ve got to sort out… Your business name, logo and...
Business coach or business mentor: What's the difference?
So, you're thinking about hiring a business coach...oops, I mean mentor, to help you in your bookkeeping business? Which one? It can be a little confusing as to what is the...
Why “I just fell into it” is a terrible strategy for your bookkeeping business
Bookkeeping Business Strategy unfolded: Remember my client, Melanie? [from previous blog: Why learning to be confident is a waste of time, and what to focus on instead] I asked...
Business coaching insights: diagnose your stress level to work smarter, not harder
Business coaching will help you succeed. When I first started working for myself, and in the years to follow, I noticed that I often had this strange feeling in my head and my...
Business help: 8 Signs your bookkeeping business needs a rescue job
Could I need business help? Business help: As bookkeepers, we all know about rescue jobs! Why? Because approximately 90% of our new clients come to us in a total mess. And as...
Conquering Your “Inner Slob”: A Guide for the “Project Person”
Bookkeeping Business Routines and how they help you flourish Bookkeeping Business Routines: I don’t know about you but I’m a “project person”. I like jumping in and doing a good...
Why learning to be confident is a waste of time, and what to focus on instead
Bookkeeper Business Confidence. Bookkeeper Business Confidence: what is it and do I need it?Let me introduce to you, one of my clients, Melanie*. (Not her real name). Melanie is...
12 big mistakes we make in our bookkeeping businesses
Bookkeeping business mistakes. During my time running my business, Off The Hook Bookkeeping, I made so many mistakes it wasn’t funny. The stress levels I felt at the time were...
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